Maroma, the newest concept from Big Dill Hospitality, led by award-winning Chef Omar Flores and the Marshi family, is slated to open in the Dallas Design District. Located at 1333 Oak Lawn Avenue at Market Center Boulevard, Maroma sits on the first floor of the brand new Thirteen Thirty Three Building and is expected to open this September.
The menu will focus on coastal Mexican cuisine, inspired by the ceviches, aguachiles, specialty seafood dishes and mesquite grilled meats perfected in the region. Pristine seafood and prime steaks take centerstage with a modern, sophisticated yet simple approach to each plate. Offerings are designed for communal enjoyment, creating a lasting impression.
Maroma joins popular sibling concepts Even Coast and Muchacho.
About Chef/Owner Omar Flores
Chef Omar Flores was introduced to the culinary world at a young age, starting in his family’s restaurants in El Paso. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from New Mexico State University and is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
After gaining experience at several restaurants across the country, Chef Flores settled in Dallas, where he earned 4-star reviews from the Dallas Morning News and was selected as one of the ‘Best Chefs in DFW’ during his tenure at Driftwood. Chef Flores was also a nominee for the People’s Choice ‘Best New Chef’ by Food and Wine Magazine for three consecutive years (2013-2015).
In 2015 and 2016, Chef Flores was nominated by the esteemed James Beard Foundation for ‘Best Chef Southwest’.
His most recent venture is Even Coast, which opened in the summer of 2024. Located in Addison, the restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, steaks and house-made pastas.
