Five years ago, Erika took a leap of faith to start a new entertainment concept in Fort Worth and opened Game Theory Restaurant + Bar with her husband, Patrick. Game Theory aims to connect people around a table full of food and fun by providing a library of over 500 board games in the restaurant. Game Theory has been featured as part of Fort Worth Magazine's Best of Nightlife & Entertainment, Fort Worth Weekly's Best of Fort Worth, Texas Bucket List, and Good Morning Texas. In 2023, Game Theory was recognized as the first-place winner of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth's Minority Business Award.​

Erika’s passion for her hometown has resulted in the appointment to multiple nonprofit boards. She served as President of SteerFW in 2022 and served on the board for the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Fort Worth chapter. She currently sits on the board for the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Near Southside Inc. and is a member of the Fort Worth Report Reader Advisory Council. Her contributions have led to her recognition as part of Fort Worth Business Press' 40 under 40 and the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber's 2023 Businesswoman of the Year.​

​What do you love about living and working in Fort Worth? 

Fort Worth is full of people from all walks of life who are willing to collaborate and work together to make this the best city.​

​How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? 

Besides enjoying all the fiestas and keeping my Tejano playlist on repeat, it would be a shame if I let the season pass without some fun games. Toma Todo and Loteria are great classics and Yo Sabo has been a hilarious, new addition to our rotation.​

​Where do you take family/friends visiting Fort Worth? 

I tend to mix in some Western culture with local flair. We'll make a stop at the Stockyards and visit a locally owned business in the Near Southside, so I can share stories of the incredible entrepreneurs we have in the city.​

​How has Fort Worth’s Hispanic culture and heritage impacted you or your business? 

Growing up in the south side of Fort Worth, I was surrounded by family and if the neighbors weren't family, they were friends. The strong sense of community I grew up with is what motivated me to create a business that brought people together.​

​What advice would you give to Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals who are just starting out? 

Your culture has equipped you for the road to success. Resilience is your engine, and family is your fuel - don't forget to fill up the tank along the way.