Looks like Fort Worthology is reporting that Palermo’s on Magnolia is closing and will be replaced by a second location of one of our favorite Fort Worth Italian eateries, Mamma Mia (which first opened northeast of downtown in the Six Points neighborhood). Guess we’ll have to update our listing. We’re sad to see Palermo’s leave, but Mamma Mia has some great veggie stuff.
Paco & John Mexican Diner
1116 8th Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817-810-0032
pacoandjohn.com
Mon. – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This gas station-turned-Mexican restaurant has a number of vegetarian-friendly options for breakfast and lunch, but dinner tends to be more of a meat fest. For breakfast, try the vegetarian breakfast taco, which comes with sweet potato, or the migas, taxi taco, or good morning torta. For lunch, they offer vegetable quesadillas, Caesar salad, some of the cheapest veggie tacos in town, and cheese enchiladas. Dinner options for vegetarians are limited.
Sidewalk or patio dining: No
Pedestrian Access: Nearby 8th Avenue is high-traffic, but there are sidewalks on both sides of 8th Ave.
Watch for traffic and careless drivers on 8th and leaving Baylor All-Saints Hospital.
Bicycle Access: Sharrowed & signed bike route nearby. Avoid 8th Avenue, use side streets. No bike racks.
Transit access: The T bus route #6
Car access: Parking in front.
Benito’s
1450 W Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104-4231
(817) 332-8633
Mon. – Thurs. 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Fri. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bentio’s serves a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, including breakfast. Their vegetarian options, include Spinach Enchiladas, nachos, papas con huevos, huevos a la Mexicana, migas and quesadillas. Other dishes, such as the taco salad, can be made vegetarian upon request. Open late.
Sidewalk or patio dining: No
Pedestrian Access: Excellent – Wide sidewalks and pedestrian friendly.
Bicycle Access: Excellent – On-street bike lanes on Magnolia, though just one city bike rack.
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street, side and in back.
Old Neighborhood Grill
1633 Park Place Ave
Near Southside
(817) 923-2282
Mon – Sat 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Old Neighborhood Grill is a long-time neighborhood favorite in the Near Southside. The service is prompt and friendly, and the food is downright awesome. Vegetarian breakfast picks include French toast, breakfast tacos and omelets with tons of veggies to choose from, hash browns, biscuits, and migas. For lunch and dinner, they offer two kinds of veggies burgers, a grilled cheese, and copious veggie sides, including sweet potato fries, green beans, corn, curly fries, rice pilaf, and many, many more.
Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Nearby 8th Avenue is high-traffic, and sidewalks on Park Place are small. Watch for traffic and parking cars.
Bicycle Access: Sharrowed & signed bike route on side street, no dedicated bike racks.
Transit access: The T bus route #6
Car access: Parking in front.
Chadra Mezza
1622 Park Place
Near Southside
Mon-Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
http://www.chadramezza.com/
Chadra is a long-time favorite in the Near Southside, and serves up a variety of Lebanese and Italian dishes in a festive atmosphere on Park Place just off 8th Avenue. Many dishes are either vegetarian or can be made so upon request. Greek Salad, Spaghettini, Fettucini Alfredo, Penne a la Vodka, Shawarma, the Mezza, Garlic Knots, Hummus, Manakish, Babaganouj, Balila, Tabouli, Falafel Wrap, Vegetarian Pizza, Eggplant Parmigiana, Tortellini Alfredo, and more – there’s always something vegetarian at Chadra.
Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Nearby 8th Avenue is high-traffic, and sidewalks on Park Place are small, but usually not a problem
Bicycle Access: Sharrowed & signed bike route to the rear, no dedicated bike racks.
Transit access: The T bus route #6
Car access: Parking on-street and in back.
Ellerbe Fine Foods
1501 W. Magnolia
Near Southside
Lunch:
Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner:
Tue-Thu: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
http://www.ellerbefinefoods.com/
This new upscale eatery at 7th Avenue & Magnolia offers a small selection of vegetarian dishes. At lunch, there’s the Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Shaved Grana and Mexican Peaches, and the Warm Spring Vegetable Tartine. At dinner, the Roasted Cauliflower Soup and Shaved Grana and Mexican Peaches return, but there is no vegetarian option on the dinner entree menu. Here’s a tip: there’s usually a vegetarian option not listed on the dinner menu. Just ask the server.
Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Good
Bicycle Access: On-street bike lanes, no dedicated bike racks.
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street, in back, on side
Junsuree Thai House
1109 W. Magnolia
Near Southside
Lunch:
Mon-Fri: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner:
Mon-Thu: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
http://www.junsureethai.com/
A long-time fixture of Magnolia Avenue, Junsuree Thai is an extremely veg-friendly local Thai restaurant at the corner of Magnolia & Henderson. From appetizers (such as the veggie egg rolls, tofu satay, and veggie tempura) to soups (like the Tom Kha Veg & Tofu) to entrees (VegFortWorth especially enjoys the Pad Peanut and Garlic & Broccoli), Junsuree offers up a wide range of items for the hungry vegetarian or vegan. All entrees can be prepared with tofu or wheat gluten. Lunch specials come with veggie egg roll, soup, and dessert.
Sidewalk or patio dining: No
Pedestrian Access: Excellent
Bicycle Access: Decent – On-street bike lanes, one city-installed “lollipop” bike rack.
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street and in back
Yucatan Taco Stand
909 W. Magnolia
Near Southside
Mon-Wed: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu-Sat: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
http://www.yucatantacostand1.com/
Several items at this extremely popular Tex-Mex fusion restaurant are vegetarian at the very least. Grilled veggie nachos, tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, sandwiches (served with fried plantains), and salads are all popular, as are the veggie enchilada plate and the elaborate Latin Vegetarian Mix-Mex Grill (featuring Latin fried rice, black beans, grilled asparagus, onions and assorted seasonal vegetables served with grilled plantains and garlic herb dipping sauce). Yucatan also has a full bar. It is very busy on weekend evenings.
Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Excellent
Bicycle Access: Decent – On-street bike lanes but only one city-installed “lollipop” bike rack.
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street and in back
Lili’s Bistro
1310 W. Magnolia
Near Southside
Lunch:
Mon-Sat, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner:
Tue-Thu, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri-Sat, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
http://www.lilisbistro.com
Lili’s Bistro has several vegetarian options on the menu. From their wedge salads, to the lunchtime Veggie sandwich (featuring cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, onion, avocado, sprouts, lettuce, red cabbage and Swiss cheese, on rosemary-focaccia bread, served with a side of Tabouli or Bulgher & Berries), to the Portabella Burger, to dinner favorites like the Quinoa & Portabella and Fresh off the Farm, vegetarians can always find something delicious.
Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Excellent
Bicycle Access: Excellent – plenty of bike racks, on-street bike lanes
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street and in back
Spiral Diner
1314 W. Magnolia
Near Southside
Tue-Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
http://www.spiraldiner.com
The only all-vegan restaurant in Fort Worth, Spiral Diner is a vegan’s nirvana. Featuring a wide range of all-vegan dishes, with ever-changing monthly specials. Sunday mornings bring an all-vegan, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.
Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Excellent
Bicycle Access: Excellent – plenty of bike racks, on-street bike lanes
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street and in back
