Eclectic is onebrway to describe DeVivo Bros. Latin Fusion. The restaurant, a spinoff ofbrKeller's highly popular DeVivo Bros. Eatery, has a little bit of everything onbrits menu: tacos, pasta and something called a Frijoles and Chorizo Pizza. Enticed?brMany people are, which is why the restaurant is quickly becoming one of thebrcity's must-visit eateries.
When brothersbrJohn and Ralph DeVivo opened the restaurant, they set out to combine Italianbrand Latin (essentially Mexican and Cuban) cuisines in a way that hadn't beenbrdone before. The menu, which includes options for breakfast, lunch and dinner,bris exciting and diverse. You'll find classics from each culture (FettuccinibrAlfredo and Barbacoa Tacos, for example) as well as modern adaptations such as GuajillobrChicken (chicken breast roasted in an 800-degree pizza oven, topped withbrhouse-made guajillo sauce and served with spaghetti).
The menu alsobrincludes all-American dishes such as pancakes and eggs and an Angus beefbrcheeseburger. But when you're at a Latin fusion place, we suggest skipping thebrfamiliar standbys and embracing the fusion full-on. We dropped by for a weekdaybrlunch and felt compelled to sample an undeniably fusion-y dish: the ItalianbrNachos. What arrived at our table was a curious compilation of crispy chips,brmozzarella cheese, seasoned white beans, black olives, green onions, spicybrItalian sausage and jalapeño. We enjoyed the merging of flavorsbrand textures not typically experienced together. Italian sausage on a chip?brIt's mighty good.
The lunchbrspecials are smartly portioned and priced. We ordered two street tacos with abrchicken tortilla soup for $8. Served piping hot, the soup was artfully adornedbrwith a nest of thin, crispy tortilla strips and a hearty avocado slice. Twobrultra-soft corn tortillas, piled high with chicken, were served with all thebrnecessary taco accompaniments: lime wedges, jalapeños, chopped andbrgrilled onions, cilantro and two salsas in varying degrees of spiciness.
While thebrrestaurant's location has certainly been a revolving door of taco shops,brpizzerias and fondue places over the years, DeVivo Bros. Latin Fusion feels rightbrat home. The restaurant is welcoming and comfortable from the moment you pullbropen the iron doors. And you just might see the restaurant's namesakes whenbryou're enjoying your meal; when they're not in the kitchen, John and Ralph lovebrchatting with guests.
If you'rebrwondering what Latin fusion is all about, go get a taste for yourself. ThebrDeVivo brothers are using their culinary prowess to put creative twists onbrfamiliar favorites. The result is something truly original … and a welcomebraddition to Southlake.
DeVivo Bros. Latin Fusion
2777 E. Southlake Blvd.,br#100
817.488.7278
DBLatinFusion.com