Celebrity chef Guy Fieri to open taco joint at Texas Live!

Is North Texas ready for Guy Fieri tacos?

We’re about to find out, as the celebrity chef announced that his new restaurant concept at Texas Live! will be called Guy Fieri’s Taco Joint. It will debut on August 9 along with numerous other eateries inside the development being built as part of the new Texas Rangers ballpark.

"I'm stoked to bring my Taco Joint to Texas Live!," the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host said in a statement. "Nothing starts a good party like some killer tacos and a few margaritas and we're doin' it all in Arlington. Love, Peace and Taco Grease!"

The restaurant will include “scratch-made” tacos, “house-made” salsas and guacamole.

Among the menu items: the Al Pastor – Shiner Ruby Red glazed pork shoulder tacos with chipotle and sweet onions, grilled pineapple-serrano salsa, cilantro, cotija and avocado-tomatillo salsa. The Achiote Chicken – shredded slow-braised achiote marinated chicken tacos with borracho sauce, pico de gallo, cabbage, cotija and salsa rojo.

The taco joint will also have a full bar featuring margaritas and Mexican beers.

Previously announced restaurants in Texas Live! include Troy’s (a Texas-themed eatery by former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman) and Pudge’s Pizza (a pizzeria from former Rangers catcher Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez). There will also be a Lockhart Smokehouse location.

A four-day celebration will mark the opening of Texas Live! from Aug. 9-12.