This baseball season is on deck to be an exciting one for sports enthusiasts and foodies alike. Loma, a new Tex-Mex concept from the mind behind beloved barbecue staple Hurtado Barbecue, is opening in Choctaw Stadium just in time for this spring’s first pitch, reports Culture Map Fort Worth.
Loma is bringing Tex-Mex back to the stadium when it takes over the 1011 Nolan Ryan Expressway storefront that previously housed El Tiempo Cantina. While an opening date is not yet available-and understanding that openings are always moving targets-owner Brandon Hurtado hopes to have the restaurant up and running by March 26 to coincide with the Rangers’ season opener. Fortunately the equipment and furniture from El Tiempo was left behind, making the process of setting Loma up much swifter.
Future customers can look forward to curbing their hunger with a range of beloved favorites, given an elevated treatment. Hurtado offers a tantalizing peak of what’s in store, certain to inspire enthusiasm in local foodies:“I’ve always wanted to open a full-service, elevated Tex-Mex concept, and this was like the perfect opportunity. I feel like it’s kind of in our DNA to do something like this because we’re so focused on hospitality at our barbecue restaurants, but it’s tough to do some of the things that we want to do in a fast-casual setting.”
Hurtado announced Loma’s impending arrival via Facebook post, where he made it clear that the eatery will be a destination for sports fans and the baseball-agnostic alike. He states: “By day, it’s the perfect lunch retreat for fans. By night, the lights go down and the vibes go up for a premier date night experience. Featuring a curated full-service bar and exclusive weekend brunch specials that you won’t want to miss.”
