I want to bake something really fun for 4th of July. I saw some red, white, and blue layered candels at the store that reminded me of the jello parfaits that we made when we were little. Cute, but I don’t know how tasty I’d find them now… Still thinking about what to do. In the meantime, these were a precursor that I baked late last night with my sister!
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Fuzzy’s is an eclectic little taco shop in the college area of Arlington. They have bright, primary-color benches on their outdoor patio, informal paper towel rolls on the tables, flat screen tvs, and beer and margaritas on tap. They are open late on the weekends and their food is quite tasty. To put it simply: I like Fuzzy’s and for more than just the food.
The open late, non-fast food market is a slim one, especially if you aren’t close to Dallas. Living in the Mid-cities your nearby options are limited, but luckily Fuzzy’s is open late on the weekends so you can head over and get an evening late snack while drinking some beers or margaritas.
Speaking of the drinks: I really like their margaritas. They give you the choice of either pre-mixed, slushy-style from the machine, or pre-mixed over ice. They’re $3.50 and $4.50 respectively, served in giant goblets, and a very good deal. Of course they aren’t mixed with premium tequilas, but they are tasty and hit the spot when paired with a chorizo and eggs plate or tacos.
Generally speaking, the food is pretty standard Mexican. Everything I’ve had there is good, but not always exceptional. Their “spicy pork” (carnitas?) burrito was filled generously with pulled pork, lettuce, cheese, garlic cream sauce, onions and tomatoes. While not as “jumbo” as the menu implies, it still delivered on taste.
Their breakfast menu is a favorite. I’ve always been a fan of breakfast for dinner, especially when it’s a Mexican joint and I can saddle up to a plate of migas. Fuzzy’s serves all their breakfast items no matter the time, which earns them big bonus points in my book.
Their shredded garlic beef tacos are delicious, their beans (black and borracho) well-seasoned, and their homestyle latin potatoes are a perfect compliment to every dish.
So for standard Mexican that’s not too traditional or too off the wall, Fuzzy’s is a consistently good choice. They have four stores (Arlington, Denton, and two in Fort Worth), and if you venture in for a weekend afternoon lunch, prepare yourself for the line. As it stands, I enjoy Fuzzy’s for what it is and will continue to frequent for late night margaritas and breakfast tacos.
510 East Abram | Arlington, TX 76010
817.265.TACO
Of all my virtues, discipline isn’t really one of them. Often I find myself in situations where my follow-through hardly matches my intentions. It’s something I’ve been trying to work on. When we started the little dish over a year ago, I really wanted to make sure that we updated often and kept it fresh. Some weeks have been better than others, but now we’re busier than ever and it seems we’re at a crossroads. It’s been almost a month since we’ve updated and I think it’s time to take inventory: Are we really too busy? Have we run out of time in our schedules?
When I think about it, this month away from the little dish has made me realize how much I miss it. This site doesn’t need me; I need it. I like keeping an eye out for new places, picking out recipes to cook, looking for new products. They’re good rituals to keep and ones I need, even if things are hectic.
So I’m here. the little dish is back and it’s going to stay. Thanks for sticking with us and sorry for all the times you checked back and saw an old post. Stay tuned for updates; tomorrow Brian is going to write about our recent visit to a delicious taco joint. (No spoiling.)
