Behind the charming facade of Tulips and adjacent to its sister watering hole, the Low Doubt Bar to the north via a shared courtyard, a new culinary spark has taken root — literally on wheels. Flama Blanca, a sleek food trailer launched in early December, is the latest venture from chef Jake Morgan, a Tarrant County native with nearly two decades of high-end restaurant experience.
Morgan, once executive chef at Plank Provisions in The Shops at Clearfork, built his reputation flying in the freshest seafood weekly, often daily. Now, with Flama Blanca, he’s turned his attention to something entirely his own, a modern take on bar cuisine designed to excite foodies and push the boundaries of traditional Mexican fare.
“What we’re trying to do here is bring something that’s new to the area, new to Fort Worth … something that excites people,” Morgan says. The menu leans into familiar flavors while presenting them in unexpected ways, like the trailer’s signature chorizo burger. Morgan’s creation — a 100% chorizo patty on a flat-top grill, topped with crispy mozzarella, bacon, tequila-caramelized onions, and a matcha aioli — reimagines chorizo as the star of the plate rather than a supporting ingredient.
“It’s not hot like Coronado chorizo,” Morgan said, describing the burger’s flavor profile. “This is more mild, mellow, just full-flavored instead of the kick-in-the-mouth heat.”…