Summary: The City of Willow Park is in negotiation with Pulido's Westland Willow Park, LLC. for Chapter 380 financial incentives to bring the revived Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina to Willow Park. The new location might be the closed, Lazy J Ranch Wear shop 104 S. Ranch House Road.
• Latest Update: posted 11 February 2025
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Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina may be coming to Willow Park.
The City of Willow Park is in negotiation with Pulido's Westland Willow Park, LLC. for Chapter 380 financial incentives to bring the revived Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina to Willow Park. [1]
The new location might be the closed, Lazy J Ranch Wear [4] shop 104 S. Ranch House Road; this location had previously been home to other Western wear shops, a tractor dealer and an RV dealership. [2]
"Since 1966, Pulido’s has been a cornerstone of DFW’s culinary landscape, cherished for its authentic Mexican dishes and the familial warmth that greets every guest. Recently, the torch has been passed to Westland Restaurant Group, who is dedicated to preserving the charm of Pulido’s while adding a breath of fresh air." [3]
The new Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina has locations in Forth Worth and Hurst.
Willow Park Civics Research
[1] 11 February 2025 Council Meeting, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 07 February 2025, Executive Session, Agenda 13. Chapter 380 Agreement between the City and Pulido's Westland Willow Park, LLC.
[1] Willow Park Civics Resources > Glossary Plus
"Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code authorizes municipalities to offer incentives designed to promote economic development such as commercial and retail projects. Specifically, it provides for offering loans and grants of city funds or services at little or no cost to promote state and local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity."
[2] 58-year Tex-Mex favorite Pulido’s to return to Parker County in former ranch wear store, [.pdf] Star-telegram, 06 January 2025 [Must have account to read article.]
WILLOW PARK The reborn Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina restaurants will remodel a former Western wear store in Willow Park into a new Pulido’s, co-owner Bourke Harvey said. The shop at 104 S. Ranch House Road was recently a location of the Lazy J Ranch Wear shops and had previously been home to other Western wear shops, a tractor dealer and an RV dealership.
Since 1966, Pulido’s has been a cornerstone of DFW’s culinary landscape, cherished for its authentic Mexican dishes and the familial warmth that greets every guest. Recently, the torch has been passed to Westland Restaurant Group, who is dedicated to preserving the charm of Pulido’s while adding a breath of fresh air.
Our journey through this transition is a tribute to the legacy built by Pedro and Dionicia Pulido and the generations that followed. We have lovingly refreshed our space and menu to blend tradition with a sprinkle of something new, ensuring their spirit continues to flavor every meal.
• Westland Restaurant Group buys shuttered Pulido’s, [.pdf] The Business Press, 21 December 2023
Pulido’s Mexican Restaurants, the landmark North Texas eateries that stunned devotees by shutting down in October, have been acquired by the Westland Restaurant Group and will reopen in 2024.
With locations in Fort Worth, Benbrook, Eastland, Cleburne and Hurst, Pulido’s has been a fixture on the region’s restaurant scene since 1966, renowned for authentic Tex-Mex cuisine and the restaurants’ family atmosphere.
“We are excited to continue the legacy of Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant,” Gigi Howell, operating partner of Westland Restaurant Group said in a news release. “Our aim is to preserve its essence, blending tradition with contemporary elements, as we’ve successfully done with other local favorites.”
Westland Restaurant Group’s involvement with JD’s Hamburgers, Margie’s Italian Gardens, and West Side Cafe exemplifies their commitment to enriching Fort Worth’s culinary landscape, the release said, adding that each project under Westland’s stewardship, “whether revitalizing a building’s historic charm or seamlessly transitioning a beloved café, reflects their dedication to the community and local dining culture.”
• A 57-year-old Fort Worth Tex-Mex restaurant is sold. Here’s when it will reopen, [.pdf] AOL / Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 December 2023
When the Fort Worth-based Pulido’s restaurants closed after 57 years, a sign on the door read, “Hopefully we will be back!”
Restaurateurs Bourke Harvey and Gigi Howell made that come true Thursday, buying the five Pulido’s locations to add to the company that owns JD’s Hamburgers, West Side Cafe and the forthcoming Margie’s Italian Gardens.
The flagship Pulido’s, 2900 Pulido St. on a side street renamed for founders Dionicia and Pedro Pulido, will be the first to reopen, Harvey said.
• Beloved Fort Worth Mexican Restaurants Are Getting a Miracle Comeback — Pulido’s Is Returning Under New Ownership, [.pdf] Paper City 20 December 2023
• PULIDO'S WESTLAND WILLOW PARK, LLC, Texas Company Directory, Texas-Biz .com
Texas Tax ID: 32098223277
Business Name: PULIDO'S WESTLAND WILLOW PARK, LLC
Responsibility Beginning Date: 2025-01-07
Business Status: Active
[4] Lazy Ranch Wear
• Website https://lazyjranchwear.com
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