Across from Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, the remodel of Taco Heads introduces a new kind of neighborhood anchor, one that bridges casual dining with the cultural energy of live music.  At its core is “Head Space” a new listening Taco Bar, a space that echoes the rhythms of the arena on event nights yet transforms into a quiet speakeasy after hours, offering intimate drinks and late-night bites.  

The reconfiguration activates the restaurant’s most visible corner, shifting the main entry from the back parking lot to the street-facing edge, where guests move fluidly between venue and patio.  This outdoor space, reimagined with openness and warmth, establishes the restaurant as part of the larger urban choreography of the district.  Architecturally, the project builds upon the existing structure while drawing from traditional Mexican materials and craft, warm natural finishes, textured surfaces, and bold color used through a modern, restrained lens.  The result is a refreshed landmark, tactile, contemporary, and deeply connected to both its cultural context and its community.