Fort Worth’s Cultural District Welcomes a Taste of Mexico’s Shores With Dos Mares

W hen Don Artemio opened in Fort Worth three years ago, public praise and critical acclaim soon followed. Chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas, who founded the original Don Artemio in Satillo, Mexico, brought a thoughtfully curated vision rooted in centuries-old Mexican heritage with the second location — his first venture in the United States.

The recent opening of Dos Mares, located beside Don Artemio in the Cultural District, brings a new vision, one that expands beyond the arid landscapes of Coahuila and explores the coasts of our southern neighbor. Chef Cárdenas tells PaperCity Fort Worth that the idea of starting a sister concept began soon after the opening of Don Artemio Fort Worth.

“We saw this opportunity because the space next door was available,” he says. “We wanted to have more e