Chimy’s Cerveceria — Home of Gut Rockets, Coldies, and the Best Margaritas in Fort Worth’s Cultural District
Chimy’s has been squeezing limes and having good times since 2002, and the Fort Worth location at 1053 Foch St in the Cultural District has become one of the most beloved Tex-Mex hangs in the city. Founded in Lubbock with Texas locations now in Fort Worth, San Marcos, and College Station, Chimy’s. brings the same irresistible combination of strong margaritas, bold Tex-Mex food, and a raucously fun atmosphere to the heart of Cowtown. The vibe is casual and unapologetically lively — a salsa bar greets you at the door, chips are always flowing, and the energy on a Friday night rivals just about any spot west of downtown. Chimy’s occupies a fast-casual sweet spot: quick, inexpensive, and tasty, with a full bar, making it the kind of place that works equally well for a weekday lunch run or a Saturday night out with a crew.
The menu features fajita nachos, green chile cheeseburgers, and signature Chimychangas — deep-fried burritos served with queso — alongside crispy tacos, soft tacos, and what regulars swear are the best margaritas in the Cultural District. The Green Pork Nachos are highly recommended, and combo nachos loaded with chicken and steak fajitas are a crowd-pleasing shareable that can easily feed two or three. The fan-favorite “gut rockets” — spicy jalapeño-stuffed bites that have become part of Chimy’s mythology — and ice-cold “coldies” (draft beers) round out an order that basically writes itself. Top-shelf margaritas are strong and worth every penny at full price, and the patio is a prime spot to plant yourself on a breezy Texas evening.
Chimy’s Fort Worth is open Monday through Wednesday 11am–10pm, Thursday 11am–11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am–midnight, and closed Sundays. Happy hour runs Monday and Tuesday all day, and Wednesday through Friday from 2–6pm, with $3 domestic drafts, $3.50 double wells, $5 import drafts, and $5.50 house margaritas — making it one of the best deals in the neighborhood. Delivery is available through Uber Eats, and the restaurant is just a short walk from the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum — making it a natural pre- or post-museum stop. For more of Fort Worth’s best Tex-Mex and nightlife destinations, explore the full guide to Fort Worth restaurants.
