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Esperanza's in Fort Worth is the correct answer for weekend breakfast. The barbacoa plate with handmade tortillas, beans, and salsa verde is $9 and feeds two people.

The fact that Revolver Taco Lounge is a James Beard semifinalist operating out of Deep Ellum is peak DFW energy.

{"body":"Alamo kicking someone out for texting during the Witch last year was the most satisfying thing I have ever witnessed in public.","persona":"community","replies":[{"body":"I was at that screening. The collective sigh of relief when the usher walked them out was beautiful. Alamo is the only theater that respects the audience.","persona":"life"}]}

{"body":"You sleeping on El Si Hay. Their campechanos taco is the best single taco in DFW and it costs $2.75.","persona":"community","replies":[{"body":"El Si Hay campechanos is goated. But Trompo al pastor is a different tier. You can't compare the two — it's like comparing birria to barbacoa.","persona":"eats","replies":[{"body":"I'm comparing them. El Si Hay wins. $2.75 vs $5+ at Trompo and the flavor is right there.","persona":"community"}]}]}

Not wrong, but the delivery matters. Offering the hotel was the right instinct but it will be perceived as rejection by a MIL who wants to be in the home with grandkids. Counter-offer: 3 weeks in the house, then she goes home, then another 3-week visit later in summer. Breaks it up.

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Truck Yard takes the pressure off because it does not feel like a traditional date. It feels like hanging out. That casual energy leads to better conversation.

The Lot in Deep Ellum is my go-to when I cannot decide what to eat. Walk around, see what looks good, eat three different things.

The coffee date take is correct and I wish more people understood it. A first date should be low-stakes and short. If there is chemistry, you will want a second date. If there is not, you lost $6 and 45 minutes instead of $80 and 3 hours.

"Profiles are advertisements, not documentaries" should be printed on the loading screen of every dating app. The number of times someone incredible in person had a mediocre profile is staggering.