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Best of the West: Food!

A September 2007 trip to Fort Worth by samepenny

BBQ beef.... perfect Photo - Wilsons Barbeque, Fort Worth, Texas More Photos
Quote: Passing through or stopped for a while? Here's my guide to the Best of the West.
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Wilson's Barbeque Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Wilson's BBQ"

BBQ beef.... perfect Photo - Wilson's Barbeque, Fort Worth, Texas
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This is the winner! The best BBQ in North Texas. Don't even think of arguing with me about this. The Wilson's run a small place on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. If you are confused about the address, telephone for driving directions.This family-run place is home to perfectly smoked meats. Sliced beef is absolutely as good as you can get it anywhere. The chopped beef is lean and honest measure for what you get. It is not half sauce.Speaking of the sauce...home made and perfect. If you want the link sausage, get there early in the day. It is so popular it sometimes sells out.I trot over to Wilson's to get take-away for the family, but there are tables so you can eat in...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 2, 2007

Wilson's Barbeque
6513 Brentwood Stair Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76112
(817) 763-7690

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Vegetarian sandwich & drink Photo - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Arlington, Texas
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Voted best sandwich in Dallas, Which Wich is an interesting and tasty concept in fast food sales. Located in the brand new Arlington Highlands Shopping Center a short distance from I-20, this shop is a very busy place.Yes, you order by writing your desires on a brown bag that is labled with the general sandwich you want. A bit confusing and as this shop is new, often leads to a back log at the menu as people try to figure out how it all works.Husband ordered a seafood and I ordered a vegetarian sandwich. Much like Subway, you indicate which items you want on your sandwich, but you don't talk with the maker. You hand over your brown bag to the cashier and pay for your food and drink. Ev...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 2, 2007

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
3900 Cheney Drive, Suite 101
Arlington, Texas 76018
(817) 465-6700

Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar"

Snuffer's Restaurant Southlake Photo - Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar, Southlake, Texas
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Most common travel question is: where do we eat? Fort the best hamburger in the DFW area is found at the 7 Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar locations. The philosophy of this company is to give the best food and drink for the best value. They do! Location a few yards from the new Hilton Hotel in the Southlake Town Center, this place is a cool gathering spot on a very hot day of shopping. Rest your weary feet and enjoy your food and drink with sports showing on dozens of flat screen televisions.In Texas it is legal to bring children into a bar. We saw many families eating at Snuffer's. The food appeals to all ages. Fair warning the portions are huge. Our waitress warned us away from ordering a lar...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 2, 2007

Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar
431 Grand Avenue East
Southlake, Texas 76092
(817) 410-9811

Nonna Tata's Restaurant Best of IgoUgo

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Nonna Tata Restaurant Photo - Fort Worth, Texas
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Nonna Tata's is a tiny women owned and run restaurant in the Magnolia Historic District of Fort Worth. Very good home made Italian food at reasonable prices. A few side walk tables and a few tables inside with uncomfortable stools to perch on. Menu specials daily.Cash only! Fast service with a lot of take away business as a huge hospital complex is steps away. All the food is as fresh as can be and features seasonal items heavy on vegetables and delicate flavors.Catch parking where ever you can along Magnolia as this restaurant does not have a parking lot. Sit outside on fine days and see your friends go by.Telephone for hours and days open. This is a great spot but...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 14, 2007

Sweet Home Chicago Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Sweet Home Chicago Restaurant"

Interior of Sweet Home Chicago Photo - Sweet Home Chicago, Fort Worth, Texas
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So long have I waited for real Chicago pizza and other famous dishes that I never expected to find such a restaurant in Fort Worth, but only have a 2 hour flight to Chicago. Mr. Groma owns and operates this small restaurant which features incredible pizza, huge hot dogs and other Chicago style sandwiches as well as Greek and Yugoslavian dishes. He even has a chicken curry. Fantastic French fries! If you want pizza, telephone to order in advance as the cooking time is 30 minutes for thin crust and 60 minutes for deep dish...and a longer when the restaurant is mobbed.You walk in and order at the counter and often have to beg the owner to take your money at that time as he wants you to eat, e...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 24, 2007

Sweet Home Chicago
6208 Mccart Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76133

Kincaid's Hamburgers Best of IgoUgo

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Brand New Kincaid's Location Photo - Kincaid's Hamburgers, Fort Worth, Texas
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OK folks this is it. The new Kincaid's is open for business on the south west side of Fort Worth across the street from Hulen Mall in the epicenter of Fort Worth shopping. The original Kincaid's, still going strong after 60 years at the Camp Bowie location, always has more business than it can handle and less parking than it needs. Kincaid's started out as a grocery store that sold burgers and turned into a burger stand that sold a few groceries and finally a full time burger restaurant. The new location carries along memories of the original but is brighter, tidier and more efficient than the original.You can bring your ball team for burgers in this Kincaid's as there is plenty of room....Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 27, 2007

Kincaid's Hamburgers
4901 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 732-2881

Dixie House Cafe Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Dixie House Cafe Home of Big Buns! Photo - Dixie House Cafe, Fort Worth, Texas
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This is fast food for people who don't want to eat in their car. You are seated quickly as you come through the door. A menu full of daily specials, sandwiches and many dessert selections hits the table as you sit down and your drink order (no alcohol) is taken. Minutes after you order, your hot meal is in front of you with a famous 'Big Bun' hot roll.Although they do have a vegetable plate (5 vegetables for about $8) most people order the Texas basics of chicken fried steak, meat loaf, fried chicken or hamburgers. This is absolutely not diet food or in any way low salt or low fat. If you need one of those meals, drive on by.The Dixie House Cafe does a huge business from worki...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 5, 2007

Dixie House Cafe
5401 South Hulen
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
(817) 361-8500

Paris Coffee Shop Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Famous Chocolate Pie at the Paris Coffee Shop Photo - Paris Coffee Shop, Fort Worth, Texas
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Paris Coffee Shop has been a tradition in Fort Worth for nearly 80 years. Yes there was a Mr. Paris who sold out to George Smith in 1926. Now run by his son Mike Smith, the recipes are Texan, Southern and home made. Everything from this biscuits and pies to the freshly cooked vegetables are made each day (Mike starts cooking at 3 am) and the crowds gather early and line up for this really great food. Park where you can, in the lot, behind the building or somewhere out on the street. Come on in the front door and line up and wait for a table. Reservations are not available. The rich, famous and ordinary all wait in the same line.Most pie sit down for a chicken fried steak with cream gra...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 15, 2007

Paris Coffee Shop
704 West Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
+1 817 335 2041

Red Hot & Blue-Fort Worth Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Red Hot & Blue-Fort Worth"

Ribs and a BBQ sanwich Photo - Red Hot & Blue-Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas
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This bar and restaurant serves Memphis style BBQ in the middle of a residentual area of Fort Worth Texas. That takes nerve! The quality of the food, the value for your money, the cheerful service and the variety of offerings had made this restaurant a success that has lasted for many years. Memphis style means that the meat is mostly (but not all pork) and is barbequed dry and served with the sauce you choose to add. Sandwiches have (surprise) a serving of cole slaw inside the sandwich. Serving pork, chicken, beef and even vegetarian options including huge roasted sweet yams, nearly anyone should be able to find something to like at this place.Often very busy as it is only a short drive...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 19, 2008

Red Hot & Blue-Fort Worth
3000 S Hulen Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
(817) 731-8770

Dos Gringos Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Dos Gringos Tex-Mex Cantina"

Chips and sauce, eat them while they are hot Photo - Dos Gringos, Fort Worth, Texas
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Need a break from museum visiting, try Dos Gringos which is a hop and a step from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and handy to just about everything in central Fort Worth including the Zoo, the Log Cabin Village and the Will Rogers Complex. A few minutes from Downtown.The food is served hot and freshly prepared. The chips which are served to all at no charge are fried as you walk in the door. Hospitality is the key here. Service is great and friendly. You can afford to feed your family here. A meal for 2 adults with ice tea, tip and tax came to a bit over $20. Free parking. Eat before you cross over to the Museum and ask your waiter if you can leave your car in the restaurant parki...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 19, 2008

Dos Gringos
1015 University Drive
Fort Worth, Texas
(817) 338-9393

Rocco's Wood Fired Pizza Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Rocco's Pizza Photo - Rocco's Wood Fired Pizza, Fort Worth, Texas
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Since I moved to Ft. Worth a long time ago I have been seeking great pizza that I can enjoy without having to fly to Chicago. Rocco's makes a very good pizza! The restuarant is small with no table service available; so you either have to have your pizza delivered or fetch it yourself. We prefer to do our own pizza runs (we order in advance by telephone) so that we can have our pizza fresh and hot and not have to worry about the delivery person getting lost trying to find our house.The prices are reasonable (5% discount for picking up your own pizza) and the selection is vast. You have to make your choices from the long list of possible ingredients, salads, sides and non-pizza entres. The ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 19, 2008

Rocco's Wood Fired Pizza
5716 Locke Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 731-4466

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