Tiny Salsa Fuego has hit the big time
Posted Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010
By Bud Kennedy
bud@star-telegram.com
Life is about to change for the Rodriguez family and Salsa Fuego. The tiny west Fort Worth cafe with eight tables is named one of the five "Best Mexican" restaurants in Texas in the new Texas Monthly. Chef Carlos Rodriguez, an El Paso native and former Texas de Brazil cook, was going to open an Italian restaurant before he found a tiny taco shop. Now, he's already planning an expansion: four more tables. That makes 12, plus four on a patio.
Needless to say, plan your visit carefully, and be patient if it's crowded or if service is slow at this small, charming restaurant on Alta Mere Drive (Texas 183) at the edge of the Benbrook Traffic Circle. Rodriguez and his wife, Christie -- from Euless' China Village family -- already retooled their menu to add specialties, such as 1-pound rib-eye steaks, to the favorites, such as chiles rellenos, guacamole burgers or steak enchiladas in jalapeņo cream sauce. Everything is made by hand in the tiny kitchen, so allow time.
Salsa Fuego serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday at 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817-560-7888, salsafuegofw.net.
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