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Fresh taqueria opens grandest location in downtown Fort Worth

Salsa Limón will open its largest branch yet in downtown Fort Worth.

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Fort Worth taqueria chain Salsa Limón has opened its fourth location, Salsa Limón Centro, in downtown Fort Worth. The restaurant is one block from Sundance Square, at 550 Throckmorton St., on the ground level of the Tower building, in the former Qdoba spot.

Centro is now Salsa Limón's most spacious location, and it fully embraces the building's Brutalist-style architecture while incorporating a traditional Mexico City market vibe. That includes a stunning signature flower wall.

The menu offers tacos and a whole new lineup of drinks exclusive to the Central location, which will also boast a full-service bar. On offer will be a sour margarita made with freshly squeezed limes and tangy Tajín, or a spiked version of horchata, the creamy rice milk drink.

Salsa Limón's approach is Mexican, modern, and organic. Rooted in tradition, its tacos include Mexico City street-style favorites with an Oaxacan influence. There are tacos, tortas, quesadillas, burritos, and bowls. Salsas are made daily. Meats include marinated chicken, chorizo, barbacoa, pork shoulder, tripe, tongue, breakfast tacos, and a vegetarian option with avocado and rice.

Since its beginning as a small taqueria in Fort Worth's Gran Plaza, Salsa Limón has grown to include a fleet of food trucks and brick-and-mortar venues, each reflecting the community they serve. The chain also makes sustainability efforts, including a rainwater collection system, composting, and chicken raising at its Distrito location.

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Tasty Food Events

These are the 5 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week

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Paco's Mexican Cuisine will host a five-course tequila-pairing dinner.

Mexican food is on the menu in this week's Food Events in a big way. A beloved family-owned eatery will host a five-course tequila dinner, and a local Tex-Mex chain will mark 40 years in business with throwback pricing. Also plan for a Cowboys watch party with tacos and tequila on Sunday.

Here's the 5 best food & drink events in Fort Worth:

Wednesday, September 18

El Milagro Tequila Dinner at Paco’s Mexican Cuisine – Sundance
Sundance Square outlet of the local Mexican eatery will host five-course dinner featuring Milagro tequila pairings. A local artist will showcase their work as part of the experience. Reservations are $95, plus tax and gratuity, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, September 19

Celebrating 40 Years at Blue Goose Cantina
The local Tex-Mex chain will mark 40 years in business with 1984 rollback pricing and ‘80s tunes all day. Menu items will include chile con queso (bowl) for $2.95, sopa de tortilla (bowl) for $2.75, and the enchilada plate (pick any two) or OG tacos for $6.75, both served with rice and beans. Drink specials include margaritas for $3, including house rocks, house frozen, and sangria swirl back for one day only. The deals are good all day at all locations, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Highland Village, Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Grand Prairie.

Saturday, September 21

Taste of East Series
The East Library and Recreation Center in Arlington has launched a lineup of hands-on cooking classes, with the next to cover Spanish empanadas. The class is $15 and will run from 9 am-12 pm.

Sip & Shop at John Wayne Stock & Supply
As part of Fort Worth Fashion Week, the retail store connected to the John Wayne: An American Experience museum in the Stockyards will debut its Western Goods collection with free wine tastings. Wines will include Wayne Family Estate cabernet sauvignon, sparkling blanc de noirs, and chardonnay. The event will run from 11 am to 3 pm.

Sunday, September 22

Cowboys Front Row Lawn Watch Party at Loews Arlington Hotel
Arlington’s newest resort hotel is hosting Cowboys gameday tailgates and watch parties. Enjoy live DJ music, a beer garden, full bar service, and food and drinks from Loews poolside taqueria, Tomar el Sol on the Front Row Event Lawn. The party begins at 1:30 pm with kick-off at 3:25 pm.

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