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It’s not of the La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in Mexico by any means, but the view you get while perched on the double-decker patio at Quince is still lovely. Have another fiery yet refreshing Diablo Margarita, and this view of the Trinity River will, no doubt, look more and more beautiful.
Nearly two years have passed since the owners of the Mexico-born restaurant Quince announced their plans to open a spinoff in Fort Worth’s WestBend shopping center. But the pandemic spared no one and the restaurant, pronounced “Keen-Say,” was delayed. In late March, it finally arrived, taking over the space last occupied by upscale Mexican restaurant Bartaco.
Opened in 2016 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the original location won multiple accolades for its rooftop dining, which offers stunning views of the 17th century La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel church. The patio at the Fort Worth branch, which includes balcony seating on the restaurant’s second level, overlooks the Trinity River. Not quite the same experience, but it’s a pleasant view.
Inside, co-owner, former hedge fund manager and TCU grad Brian Sneed led an impressive remodel that has resulted in attractive marble and parquet floors, exquisite paintings of women painted by women, a double-sided fireplace made in San Miguel, and colorful, midcentury-inspired furniture. Curated music playlists emphasize upbeat and clubby.
Although the concept was born in Mexico, Quince is not a Mexican restaurant. Rather, Sneed calls the menu a “global collective,” a collection of dishes inspired by his and his chef’s worldly travels.
Entrees consist of truffle risotto with portabella mushrooms; panko-crusted sea bass in a pool of ancho pepper cream; and a 28-ounce bone-in black angus rib-eye. Appetizers and shared plates include lamb dumplings, Aguachile de Picaña, a dish of sliced roast beef with aguachile and avocado habanero mousse, and octopus and sea bass ceviche.
In addition, there are burgers and sandwiches at lunch, and for weekend brunch, there are huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict, chilaquiles verdes, and eggs shakshouka.
An Austin location of Quince is also in the works.
Quince, 1701 River Run, quincesma.com
