Posts Tagged ‘bean’s’
Next Stop? Cancun
This eatery might not look like much, but its Tex-Mex is up there with the best.STEVE STEWARD
If a pawnshop is enough to scare you away from a neighborhood, you might never work up the courage to walk through the door of Cancun Restaurant, on the south side of Camp Bowie West. And that would be a shame.
Rising at Tollie’s Barbecue
This family-owned joint in South Arlington defines the term “moist.”LAURIE BARKER JAMES
In a comment on the Weekly’s web site, a reader points out that our food critics seem to favor fare light on the red meat and unacquainted with the deep fryer. It’s true. Our foodies reviewed four Asian restaurants in a sin...
Cross Eddie Deen’s
This barbecue stalwart’s new Arlington operation delivers the goods.LAURIE BARKER JAMES
Eddie Deen’s Crossroads, in the shadow of Cowboys Stadium, isn’t actually located near a crossroads. Unless, of course, you consider the intersection of Overpriced Parking and Horrible Traffic to be some kind of junction. T...
Slogan’s Run
Chow, BabyAppointing itself ad hoc spokesperson for the 80 zillion Mexican restaurants in Tarrant (note to self: check that figure), Chow, Baby is more than a bit offended by the slogan of Red Cactus (3005 S. University Dr.): “Fresh Me...
Looks Cute, Mi Chula
Despite its chain-y look, Southlake’s Mi Chula is a doll.LAURIE BARKER JAMES
Mi Chula’s looks like a chain restaurant. It’s not. But the Southlake restaurant has a familiar feel to it, even if you’ve never been there before –– chalk it up to slick avocado-green and brown paint and brightly col...
Belly Up to City Pig BBQ
The new Hospital District ’cue joint offers traditional fare and excellent desserts.LAURIE BARKER JAMES
City Pig BBQ’s black-and-orange storefront on 8th Avenue doesn’t look like much. You might drive right past and not realize it’s actually a restaurant, save for the number of cars in the parking lot and the steady foot tr...
Island Life
A Taste of Jamaica beckons from Southwest Fort Worth.JIMMY FOWLER
The tiny restaurant on the west side of I-35W near Berry Street has had several names over the last few years: Betos American Caribbean, Exodus Caribbean, and, since a new owner took over about seven months ago, A Taste of Jama...
Don’t Know Much about History
Chow, BabyFrom the company’s web site: “5 & Diner [522 Lincoln Square, Arlington] is a 50′s-style Diner restaurant concept offering tasty food and fun in a casual, family-friendly environment … . The concep...
Chasing the Cool Stuff
Chow, BabyBoy, what an astoundingly terrible two days Chow, Baby had, the kind of days that make optimists look forward to the rest of their lives (it’s only going to get better!) and make pessimists never want to leave the house a...
Up the Creek, Gladly
Chow, BabyAfter a bad taste of Tennessee last week, Chow, Baby got back on track with the real Texas stuff at Deer Creek BBQ Co. (9116 Camp Bowie Blvd. West, right next to the Kroger, and big tip of the cowboy hat to reader Michael B.). ...
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