Philly cheesesteaks are having a moment in Fort Worth. Everywhere you turn, a new cheesesteak joint has popped up, especially within the past year.

The simple sandwich with shaved beef originated in Philadelphia in the 1930s. It wasn’t until 1940 that cheese was added. Serving them on long, soft sub-style rolls from Philadelphia-based Amoroso's Baking Company is a key part of the formula.

Fort Worth is a long way from Philadelphia, but the local cheesesteak trend is fueled by Philly natives who'ved moved here, or else people who spent enough time in that city to learn the craft.

Here are the hottest cheesesteak spots in Fort Worth right now:

Big Daddy Cheesesteaks NRH
North Richland Hills restaurant inside a converted gas station makes everything from scratch including sliced ribeye, marinated chicken, and more. (The only thing not made from scratch are the Amoroso rolls.) Sandwiches are topped with grilled onions and cheese whiz. Not in a sandwich mood? There's a French fry version of a cheesesteak in which the fries are topped with that same steak, grilled onions, and cheese whiz.

Big Daddy's Cheesesteaks Big Daddy's

The Burger and Philly Shack
Watauga restaurant was a Philly cheesesteak pioneer, first opened by David McCurtain, who sold it to current owners Fred and LeeAnn Gonzales in 2022. McCurtain went on to open Philly Dave's (see below), while the Gonzales have kept the momentum going, importing Amoroso rolls from Philadelphia for their homestyle cheesesteaks, offered with option of provolone or Cheese Whiz (or both!). They also do chargrilled Angus burgers and fun bar food like wings and fried jalapenos.

Cheesesteak from The Burger and Philly ShackThe Burger and Philly Shack

Colossal Sandwich Shop
Bedford sandwich shop has all the cold cuts and hot sandwiches, but the cheesesteak holds its own. This small restaurant does their own spin on Philly cheesesteak called the Mid cities steak and cheese with sirloin, seasoned bell peppers, onions, and provolone cheese on a hoagie bun. Another one that comes close is the more elaborate Murzin with shaved beef, jalapeños, bell peppers, onions, and melted cheddar cheese. $16.

Colossal Sandwich ShopColossal Sandwich Shop

Kudu Food and Grill
Fast-casual restaurant on the east side of Fort Worth comes from owner Jimmy Abdul, who got his start working in Greek restaurants in Ohio before moving to Texas in 1994. Kudu Grill offers both a Philly cheesesteak with beef and with chicken. Each is topped with grilled onions, mushroom, bell pepper, and Swiss cheese. Buns for the sandwiches are baked in house. Cheesesteaks range from $9-$10.

Kudu serves Philly cheesesteaks with onion, mushroom, bell pepper, and Swiss cheese. Kudu

Philly Dave's
Small restaurant in north Fort Worth from Philly cheesesteak veteran David McCurtain serves sandwiches in regular or half sizes on Amoroso's rolls. Bread is topped with shaved ribeye, which you can get with onions, mushrooms, pickled banana peppers, provolone, or melted yellow cheese whiz. Plus, there's a Philly burger topped with everything you'd get in a Philly cheesesteak. A half Philly is $10 and a Godfather Philly with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, marinara, pepperoni, and mozzarella is $16.

Philly Dave's cheesesteak with a side of onion rings. Philly Dave's

Tasty Steaks
Mom-and-pop food truck is from Chris and Cassie Myers, who hail from the Northeast and know their Philly cheesesteaks well. Their regular hang is the Switchyard Food Truck Park at 752 S. Knowles Dr. in Saginaw, but they can also be found at high schools, businesses, HOAs, and the like. They do a regular cheesesteak with provolone, plus varieties such as a pizza cheesesteak, on Amoroso rolls with a special cheese sauce made with aged cheddar. There are also burgers, wings, and onion rings.

Vonte's Philly Cheesesteaks
Looking for a cheesesteak on wheels? That would be Vonte's, a food truck serving Philly cheesesteaks at alternating locations across Fort Worth. Owner Davonte Fung's menu has only three sandwiches: the Philly, Broad Street Philly, and Vonte's Favorite with all the Philly toppings plus mayo, ketchup, and fried onions, all served on Amoroso rolls. The twist here: deep-fried cheesesteak eggrolls. Sandwiches range from $12.50-$16.50.

DESSERT
Pop-Pop Feducchi’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream
Food truck at 4621 Camp Bowie Blvd., next to River Crest Gas and Service, serves dessert, not cheesesteaks — but their desserts follow the Philly theme. Italian ice is practically Philadelphia's official dessert, and Feducchi's version has an irresistibly creamy texture, but without dairy, and they rotate in new flavors every week. Husband-and-wife owners Doug Cappleman and Kristine Tonkin have expertise: Tonkin grew up in Philadelphia. Hit them up after your cheesesteak for a Philly-themed night.