Groovy Casa Guidebook
Shopping
Most of the décor for the house came from this place. 10,000 square feet of vintage clothing, art, oddities, memorabilia, records, CDs, cassettes, posters and more. If you're lucky enough to be here on the third Saturday of the month they have live music and free beer along with a vintage flea market out back. It's also a great place to take pictures inside and out with a ton of large murals on the back side of the building in "inspiration alley". There are several great businesses near by which are detailed in the rest of the guide.
Doc's Records & Vintage
2628 Weisenberger StMost of the décor for the house came from this place. 10,000 square feet of vintage clothing, art, oddities, memorabilia, records, CDs, cassettes, posters and more. If you're lucky enough to be here on the third Saturday of the month they have live music and free beer along with a vintage flea market out back. It's also a great place to take pictures inside and out with a ton of large murals on the back side of the building in "inspiration alley". There are several great businesses near by which are detailed in the rest of the guide.
Huuuge antique mall and a ton of fun if you like hitting antique stores. Walking distance from the house or a short drive.
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Montgomery Street Antique Mall
2601 Montgomery StHuuuge antique mall and a ton of fun if you like hitting antique stores. Walking distance from the house or a short drive.
Swanky part of town with high end shopping and eateries.
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The Shops at Clearfork
5188 Edwards Ranch RdSwanky part of town with high end shopping and eateries.
Food scene
Tulanes has the best pizza in town for my money and they serve until 1am so it's a great spot for late night eats. They make a dandy of an old fashioned so treat yourself while you are there. If you are lucky enough for them to have gumbo on the menu you should definitely get your hands on bowl, it's just about the only place I'll order gumbo from in town.
Tulane’s
2708 Weisenberger StreetTulanes has the best pizza in town for my money and they serve until 1am so it's a great spot for late night eats. They make a dandy of an old fashioned so treat yourself while you are there. If you are lucky enough for them to have gumbo on the menu you should definitely get your hands on bowl, it's just about the only place I'll order gumbo from in town.
If you want good authentic Mexican tacos I highly suggest El Patron. I always get the trompo tacos (pastor), yes they will be greasy, if you aren't a fan of that style of taco then I wouldn't suggest it but for those who are it is quite a treat. My friends say the tortas are top notch but I can never make it past the tacos!
El Patron Tacos Y Tortas
1050 North University DriveIf you want good authentic Mexican tacos I highly suggest El Patron. I always get the trompo tacos (pastor), yes they will be greasy, if you aren't a fan of that style of taco then I wouldn't suggest it but for those who are it is quite a treat. My friends say the tortas are top notch but I can never make it past the tacos!
Benito's is one of my favorite Mexican food spots in town. My favorite dish is the huevos rancheros "especial". Essentially a breakfast tostada with a fried tortilla covered in refreid beans and cheese topped with an over easy egg and verde sauce. It's in my top five dishes in Fort Worth, maybe number one. Oddly enough they are known for their breakfast but don't open until 11am during the week and 10am on the weekend.
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Benito's
1450 W Magnolia AveBenito's is one of my favorite Mexican food spots in town. My favorite dish is the huevos rancheros "especial". Essentially a breakfast tostada with a fried tortilla covered in refreid beans and cheese topped with an over easy egg and verde sauce. It's in my top five dishes in Fort Worth, maybe number one. Oddly enough they are known for their breakfast but don't open until 11am during the week and 10am on the weekend.
The corner store just a couple blocks away makes a heck of a breakfast burrito, bring your appetite because they are hefty!
Quickway
1604 Montgomery StreetThe corner store just a couple blocks away makes a heck of a breakfast burrito, bring your appetite because they are hefty!
Harrison Ford's favorite thai spot in Fort Worth, no joke. Probably all that needs to be said and it's maybe 5 minutes away.
Thai Terrace
4220 W Vickery BlvdHarrison Ford's favorite thai spot in Fort Worth, no joke. Probably all that needs to be said and it's maybe 5 minutes away.
TUK TUK THAI
3431 West 7th StreetAnother great thai option that is right around the corner!
Great burger spot but get there early if you're popping in on the weekend, this place gets busy!
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Rodeo Goat
2836 Bledsoe StGreat burger spot but get there early if you're popping in on the weekend, this place gets busy!
My favorite burger joint in Fort Worth! The owners are amazing and very sweet people and dang can they make a delicious burger!! Has won multiple best of awards, my personal favorite is the Greek Feta burger. Bonus points for having the Leonard's Department Store museum attached which is a cool look into Fort Worth's history.
M&O Station Grill
200 Carroll StMy favorite burger joint in Fort Worth! The owners are amazing and very sweet people and dang can they make a delicious burger!! Has won multiple best of awards, my personal favorite is the Greek Feta burger. Bonus points for having the Leonard's Department Store museum attached which is a cool look into Fort Worth's history.
My favorite pho place in Fort Worth, probably about 15 minutes from the house but worth the drive.
Lieu's
5315 Jacksboro HwyMy favorite pho place in Fort Worth, probably about 15 minutes from the house but worth the drive.
My second favorite pho place in Fort Worth and it's a little bit closer than Lieu's.
Pho Hung Restaurant
6399 Camp Bowie BoulevardMy second favorite pho place in Fort Worth and it's a little bit closer than Lieu's.
You can do a split bowl with two different kinds of ramen which is awesome.
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Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya
3204 Camp Bowie BlvdYou can do a split bowl with two different kinds of ramen which is awesome.
If you are looking for a nicer place to eat I very highly recommend Wishbone and Flynt, food is fantastic and the staff is great. They have live music from 11:30-1:30 on Sunday.
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Wishbone and Flynt
334 Bryan AveIf you are looking for a nicer place to eat I very highly recommend Wishbone and Flynt, food is fantastic and the staff is great. They have live music from 11:30-1:30 on Sunday.
Delicious fried shrimp in a casual atmosphere. This is in a cool area too with great local bars and breweries to hit up after your done.
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Coco Shrimp Restaurant
318 Bryan AvenueDelicious fried shrimp in a casual atmosphere. This is in a cool area too with great local bars and breweries to hit up after your done.
Been in Fort Worth for like 7 billion years or something, it's delightful and close and the ambiance is very nice.
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Original Mexican Eats Cafe
1400 North Main StreetBeen in Fort Worth for like 7 billion years or something, it's delightful and close and the ambiance is very nice.
Best cajun joint in Fort Worth, very highly recommended. I am suuuuper down with their fried okra spears. I mean literally everything on the menu is delicious, treat yourself.
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Tributary Cafe
2813 Race StBest cajun joint in Fort Worth, very highly recommended. I am suuuuper down with their fried okra spears. I mean literally everything on the menu is delicious, treat yourself.
This is right up the street and a Fort Worth favorite! Get a marg, you deserve it ;)
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Taco Heads
1812 Montgomery StThis is right up the street and a Fort Worth favorite! Get a marg, you deserve it ;)
Angelo's Bar-B-Que
2533 White Settlement RdOne of the oldest and best bbq joints in Fort Worth!
Another great bbq spot with delightful burnt ends and green chili mac and cheese being highlights.
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Heim Barbecue
1109 W Magnolia AveAnother great bbq spot with delightful burnt ends and green chili mac and cheese being highlights.
This spot is in Lola's trailer park and one of the best in fort worth, just another great reason to get down to Lola's.
Dayne's Craft Barbecue
100 South Front StreetThis spot is in Lola's trailer park and one of the best in fort worth, just another great reason to get down to Lola's.
Supposed to have the best brisket elotes in the city, possibly the world. I haven't actually been but I'm going to trust the masses on this one.
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Panther City BBQ
201 E Hattie StSupposed to have the best brisket elotes in the city, possibly the world. I haven't actually been but I'm going to trust the masses on this one.
Half the people you ask in Fort Worth will say this is the best Mexican food in Fort Worth, the other half will say it's the worst. Regardless it's a cool spot to chill with a group and catch a buzz in their amazing patio garden. Be prepared for a wait if you are going on the weekend!
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Joe T. Garcia's
2201 N Commerce StHalf the people you ask in Fort Worth will say this is the best Mexican food in Fort Worth, the other half will say it's the worst. Regardless it's a cool spot to chill with a group and catch a buzz in their amazing patio garden. Be prepared for a wait if you are going on the weekend!
This is a small chain but a local favorite and they are open late. I highly suggest the beer battered cauliflower taco (sooo good) and the red curry coconut queso.
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Velvet Taco
2700 W 7th StThis is a small chain but a local favorite and they are open late. I highly suggest the beer battered cauliflower taco (sooo good) and the red curry coconut queso.
Clay Pigeon Food & Drink
2731 White Settlement RdAnother one to add to your list of upscale dining!
Big fan of the Sunday brunch if you've got a little extra dough to spend. The B&B Hash is amazing.
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Fort Worth
5212 Marathon AveBig fan of the Sunday brunch if you've got a little extra dough to spend. The B&B Hash is amazing.
This fish joint is right up the street and is a Fort Worth staple, never had a bad dish. Across the street is railhead bbq......there are better bbq places in town. Save your appetite for one of the others on my list.
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Flying Fish
2913 Montgomery StThis fish joint is right up the street and is a Fort Worth staple, never had a bad dish. Across the street is railhead bbq......there are better bbq places in town. Save your appetite for one of the others on my list.
This is a little hole in the wall spot not far from the house, great breakfast tacos/burritos and pastor. I eat here regularly.
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Taqueria Melis
4304 W Vickery BlvdThis is a little hole in the wall spot not far from the house, great breakfast tacos/burritos and pastor. I eat here regularly.
Modern New-American fare with excellent cocktails at the trailhead entrance. Large dog friendly patio :)
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Press Cafe
4801 Edwards Ranch RdModern New-American fare with excellent cocktails at the trailhead entrance. Large dog friendly patio :)
Delicious Fort Worth Staple! Counter-serve fixture for ribs, brisket, turkey & sides, plus cold beer & happy-hour deals. A favorite of the Bush's.
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Railhead Smokehouse
2900 Montgomery StDelicious Fort Worth Staple! Counter-serve fixture for ribs, brisket, turkey & sides, plus cold beer & happy-hour deals. A favorite of the Bush's.
Tres Betos Taqueria
2408 Northeast 28th StreetAuthentic taco shop - cash only, order at counter for jaw dropping tacos!!
Fort Worth favorite 50s diner - perfect for breakfast and lunch! Just down the street.
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Montgomery Street Cafe
2000 Montgomery StFort Worth favorite 50s diner - perfect for breakfast and lunch! Just down the street.
Bars/Breweries
Great brewery with a beautiful beer garden that's great for an afternoon patio session on a sunny Texas day.
Maple Branch Craft Brewery
2628 Whitmore StreetGreat brewery with a beautiful beer garden that's great for an afternoon patio session on a sunny Texas day.
Awesome local distillery with a gorgeous bar and excellent patio, would highly suggest a tasting and tour.
Blackland Distillery
2616 Weisenberger StAwesome local distillery with a gorgeous bar and excellent patio, would highly suggest a tasting and tour.
Another beautiful spot to sit down and have some suds, very cool design with painted and stacked shipping containers. They have a big ol patio with a retractable awning and jazz brunch on Sundays!
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Fort Brewery and Pizza
2737 Tillar StreetAnother beautiful spot to sit down and have some suds, very cool design with painted and stacked shipping containers. They have a big ol patio with a retractable awning and jazz brunch on Sundays!
This is one of Fort Worth's first and most popular breweries, very cool spot to hang on the weekend and they brew two of my favorite beers. Paleta De Mango is a great refreshing summer beer, make sure and throw some tajin around the rim for an extra little kick. I also am a big fan of their Mexican lager, Adios Pantelones!
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Rahr & Sons Brewing
701 Galveston AveThis is one of Fort Worth's first and most popular breweries, very cool spot to hang on the weekend and they brew two of my favorite beers. Paleta De Mango is a great refreshing summer beer, make sure and throw some tajin around the rim for an extra little kick. I also am a big fan of their Mexican lager, Adios Pantelones!
Yet another awesome brewery in town, cool old warehouse style brewery just outside of downtown. Home of the famous Buc-ee's Beaver Nugget beer.
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Panther Island Brewing
501 N Main StYet another awesome brewery in town, cool old warehouse style brewery just outside of downtown. Home of the famous Buc-ee's Beaver Nugget beer.
Mentioned twice here because it's on of my favorite local spots. If you like a low key dimly lit local bar this is a great place. Pool table, golden tee, cool vibe, great bartenders, and again.......the pizza is delicious.
Tulane’s
2708 Weisenberger StreetMentioned twice here because it's on of my favorite local spots. If you like a low key dimly lit local bar this is a great place. Pool table, golden tee, cool vibe, great bartenders, and again.......the pizza is delicious.
Big ol patio on this brewery with great views of the river and downtown. Always changing up the menus but they seem to specialize in sours so if that's your bag I would suggest checking it out!
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Martin House Brewery
220 S Sylvania AveBig ol patio on this brewery with great views of the river and downtown. Always changing up the menus but they seem to specialize in sours so if that's your bag I would suggest checking it out!
Great brewery with delish eats, good beers and a dog friendly patio (they even have a pup menu!). Live music on weekends.
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Fort Brewery and Pizza
2737 Tillar StreetGreat brewery with delish eats, good beers and a dog friendly patio (they even have a pup menu!). Live music on weekends.
Neighborhoods
If you are looking for a place that has it all I would suggest the west 7th area. Shopping, food, entertainment, nightlife and it's all walking distance from the house. This is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, the nightlife is more of a "party" scene so if you are looking for something more laid back you may want to try some of the other spots on my list.
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West 7th Street
West 7th StreetIf you are looking for a place that has it all I would suggest the west 7th area. Shopping, food, entertainment, nightlife and it's all walking distance from the house. This is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, the nightlife is more of a "party" scene so if you are looking for something more laid back you may want to try some of the other spots on my list.
A long strip of walkable bars, shopping, and sight seeing. Some of the places highlighted in the guide but I can't include everything so definitely swing through and find some new favorites.
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West Magnolia Avenue
West Magnolia AvenueA long strip of walkable bars, shopping, and sight seeing. Some of the places highlighted in the guide but I can't include everything so definitely swing through and find some new favorites.
The house is right across the street from the beautiful cultural district so if you have the time I would highly suggest checking out the museums. More information here:
https://www.fortworth.com/about/neighborhoods-districts/cultural-district/
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Cultural District
The house is right across the street from the beautiful cultural district so if you have the time I would highly suggest checking out the museums. More information here:
https://www.fortworth.com/about/neighborhoods-districts/cultural-district/
Sightseeing
A very beautiful and peaceful place to spend a few hours and take some pictures. Highly Recommended!
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Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden BlvdA very beautiful and peaceful place to spend a few hours and take some pictures. Highly Recommended!
This is definitely the most famous tourist destination in Fort Worth. Go soak up some western nostalgia and see "where the west began" ; )
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Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E Exchange AveThis is definitely the most famous tourist destination in Fort Worth. Go soak up some western nostalgia and see "where the west began" ; )
The Kimbell is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, getting lost in the art. They have a small cafe you can even grab a snack before or after you peruse the Renowned Asian- & European-focused collection plus exhibits set in a Louis Kahn-designed building.
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Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie BlvdThe Kimbell is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, getting lost in the art. They have a small cafe you can even grab a snack before or after you peruse the Renowned Asian- & European-focused collection plus exhibits set in a Louis Kahn-designed building.
Where else can you experience cattle raisers and the planetarium in one go? Fun for children!
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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History - Omni Theater
1600 Gendy StWhere else can you experience cattle raisers and the planetarium in one go? Fun for children!
Acclaimed contemporary complex with a reflecting pool housing more than 3,000 post-WWII artworks.
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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell StAcclaimed contemporary complex with a reflecting pool housing more than 3,000 post-WWII artworks.
Things to do
Make sure and check out the panther island website (https://pantherislandpavilion.com/) before you come to town. They have a lot of cool events and during the summer months they have a river float concert that is a great time!
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Panther Island Pavilion
395 Purcey StMake sure and check out the panther island website (https://pantherislandpavilion.com/) before you come to town. They have a lot of cool events and during the summer months they have a river float concert that is a great time!
Great music venue in town with a spacious and cool back patio and one of the better booking agents in town. A lot of cool bands come through this place, seems like I'm there once a week.
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Tulips FTW
112 St Louis AveGreat music venue in town with a spacious and cool back patio and one of the better booking agents in town. A lot of cool bands come through this place, seems like I'm there once a week.
Very cool bar/venue that's just right up the street that often has live music and a large outdoor area that has a very cool flea market every third Sunday of the month and a farmer's market every second Sunday. Highly recommended!
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Lola's Saloon
2000 W 6th StVery cool bar/venue that's just right up the street that often has live music and a large outdoor area that has a very cool flea market every third Sunday of the month and a farmer's market every second Sunday. Highly recommended!
If you like tossin some steel this is a good spot, right next to martin house brewery.......probably hit the brewery after : )
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Fort Worth Axe Factory
220 S Sylvania AveIf you like tossin some steel this is a good spot, right next to martin house brewery.......probably hit the brewery after : )
This is a super cool place to go with friends. Make your own terrarium with tons of fun objects and plants!
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Ephemera Terrariums and Plant Craft!
1208 W Magnolia AveThis is a super cool place to go with friends. Make your own terrarium with tons of fun objects and plants!
Great place to go for a picnic or hit Dream Park Playground with the kids. There is a duck pond a little farther north up toward Seventh.
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Trinity Park
2401 University DriveGreat place to go for a picnic or hit Dream Park Playground with the kids. There is a duck pond a little farther north up toward Seventh.
Good spot for hiking and exploration with some gorgeous views and a waterfall. Can be a bit of a steep hike so kids might have a tougher time with this one.
Sansom Park
Good spot for hiking and exploration with some gorgeous views and a waterfall. Can be a bit of a steep hike so kids might have a tougher time with this one.
Adventure Awaits! Fort Worth is proud of our zoo and it's sure to not disappoint.
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Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial PkwyAdventure Awaits! Fort Worth is proud of our zoo and it's sure to not disappoint.
Bass Performance Hall
525 Commerce StExcellent place to watch a symphony, concerts, plays.
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags StAmusement Park - check out the roller coasters!!
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
601 E Palace PkwyGlobe Life Park in Arlington
1000 Ballpark WayA modernist landscape of vortex-like pools and futuristic angles.
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Fort Worth Water Gardens
West Lancaster AvenueA modernist landscape of vortex-like pools and futuristic angles.
Texas Motor Speedway
3545 Lone Star CirStadsadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Rent a bike, the city is a blast to see on two wheels.
Check out the link, you can get regular bikes and electric bikes and there are multiple stations around the city.
https://www.fortworth.com/about/neighborhoods-districts/cultural-district/
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Trinity trails
Highly suggest hitting the trinity trails if you want to get out for some exercise. They run through a good portion of the city and along the trinity river.