Mex-Mex News
Maria's Mexican Kitchen from Fort Worth chef to open in Irving
Maria's Mexican Kitchen
An authentic Mexican restaurant will pick up the reins from another. Maria’s Mexican Kitchen, a highly personal concept founded by West Texas chef Felipe Armenta, will open a location in Irving, at 5240 N. O’Connor Blvd. #160, in the space previously occupied by the highly revered but now closed Mexican restaurant Hugo's Invitados.
According to a representative from the restaurant, it'll open in December 2025.
Armenta, who named the restaurant for mother, opened the first Maria's in Fort Worth near TCU in May 2021 — serving authentic Mexican food with sophisticated presentation and the comforting atmosphere of a neighborhood restaurant.
He opened a second Maria's in Odessa in June 2025 — making Irving the third.
The menu marries authentic flavors with modern presentation that go beyond your usual cheese enchiladas, with entrees such as grilled mahi-mahi with almond sauce, and tamales with roast chicken. Entree prices range from $20 to $30.
Crudos include tuna tostadas and shrimp ceviche, and tacos with carne asada and baja shrimp. There are also fajitas and seafood enchiladas that fans have described as "over the top good." They make their own tortillas
A full bar features cocktails that range from a frozen margarita to a maple old fashioned with vanilla bitters. There's also a small but well-conceived wine list with labels from Italy, Spain, California, Argentina, and Mexico including Casa Madero 3V Red Blend from Parras de la Fuente in Coahuila, nearly all of which are available by the glass as well as bottle.
The Far Out Hospitality family of restaurants includes Maria's, Pacific Seafood, Press Cafe, and Tavern, a Southwest fusion spot. Armenta joined forces with chefs Graham Elliot and Vernon Erickson to launch 11 concepts under Far Out Hospitality’s brand.
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