OUR STORY
Sarah Castillo is a Fort Worth - based Hospitality entrepreneur and founder of TINIES Mexican Cuisine. Inspired by family, tradition, and community, her work centers on creating welcoming spaced where people feel at home.
Named after her mother, Tinie’s reflects Sarah’s belief that great hospitality starts with consistency, care, and respect for the people behind the experience. Her hands-on leadership and community -driven approach have made Tinie’s a beloved gathering place in Forth Worth’s Near Southside.
Authentic & Mexican Cuisine
Chef-driven, Mexican Cuisine in Fort Worth, the restaurant is named in honor of Sarah’s mother, Christina Castillo nicknamed Tinie tribute for her family roots.
At Tinies housed in a beautifully restored 1930s landmark at Near Southside, we honor the past while creating a new social-table moment. We Celebrate hospitality, friend gatherings, and the joy of beautiful plates, anchored in a space of exposed brick including our upstairs Agave Lounge Bar “ESCONDITE “
A safe hideaway to rest and recover—an agave-forward bar honoring the herbs, botanicals, and spirits of Mexico and Texas.
Rooted in Fort Worth’s historic past as a refuge for vaqueros, outlaws, and travelers seeking a place to disappear, recharge, and raise a glass.
Our menu Created by Chef Ix-chel Ornelas Hernández, chef, nutritionist, and researcher dedicated to preserving Oaxaca’s culinary heritage. Her work focuses on safeguarding ancestral techniques, ingredients, inventories, and recipes—ensuring that Mexico’s culinary heritage continues to be shared, understood, and celebrated.
A passionate promoter of Mexican cuisine, she has participated in national and international gastronomic events and conferences, always emphasizing the importance of preserving culinary traditions through research and education. bringing to Fort Worth tradition, technique, and history to the table.
