Tex-Mex enthusiasts in Fort Worth can start the fiesta, as Pulido's Mexican Restaurant, a local staple with a 57-year legacy, is set to make a fiery comeback after it shuttered in October. Westland Restaurant Group swept in to save the day, acquiring the beloved eatery that once spread across ten locations, with a plan to reignite five of its former hot spots. The Dallas Express reported on Westland's intention to keep the original Pulido's flame burning, updating the restaurant's look without torching its soul.
Mexican food fans who once mourned the loss of Pulido's can now celebrate as the iconic restaurant famed for its authentic Tex-Mex cuisine and down-to-earth family vibe, is gearing up to welcome back loyal customers while attracting new ones. Having tackled the pandemic's devastating economic salsa, which led to the eatery's closure last year, Westland Restaurant Group's commitment to Pulido's comes at a time when signs of old favorites are a welcome sight in a rapidly changing culinary landscape. As reported by Fort Worth Report, Bourke Harvey, Managing Partner at Westland, stressed the importance of cherishing the culinary traditions of the area.
Gigi Howell, Westland's sharp Operating Partner, assured die-hard Pulido's patrons of minimal changes to the establishment they grew to love. While a fresh coat of paint and a new awning are on the docket, Howell told The Dallas Express, "It’s still gonna be Pulido's. We’re gonna show it the love it deserves." True to Pulido's roots, the revamped menu will tip its hat to the past with "Papa Pulido's Railyard Bar," a nod to the restaurant's founders, Pedro and Dionicia Pulido, who carved out a place for themselves and their food close to the heart of the railyard workers.
Amid plans for a late April reopening for Pulido's Fort Worth location, Howell, embracing the restaurant’s storied past, expressed a deep sense of pride and responsibility in preserving its legacy. As excitement bubbles up for its highly anticipated return, Howell's sentiments captured by The Dallas Express, reveal a commitment to not only the Pulido family's history but also to the community that has long supported the establishment. "I feel just a great sense of pride and a great deal of responsibility, and I hope we can make everybody proud, especially the family."
From the seasoned walls that hold decades of memories to the familiar menu that has satisfied multitudes, the revival of Pulido's Mexican Restaurant stands testament to the enduring allure of tradition paired seamlessly with a sprinkle of the new. With Westland Restaurant Group at the helm, Fort Worth can look forward to once again wrapping its hands around plates overflowing with the comfort of home-cooked Tex-Mex fare.
