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by Steven Doyle | April 3, 2023 · 9:21 am

Doce Mesas Signs on to Build in Maple Terrace

Hines, the international real estate firm, along with partners Mitsui Fudosan America and McNair Interests, announce 100% of Maple Terrace’s restaurant space is officially leased and will welcome Doce Mesas as the second dining concept at Maple Terrace, joining previously announced CATCH Dallas. Doce Mesas will take all 2,600 SF in the 2^nd freestanding restaurant building at the project and is slated to open in Q2 2024.

The more than 15,000 square feet of Maple Avenue-facing restaurant space occupied by CATCH Dallas and Doce Mesas will serve as the gateway to Maple Terrace’s restored 1925 nine-story structure, which acts as the centerpiece of the mixed-use development.

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Eat Me: Mole Enchiladas at Mr Mesero

by Steven Doyle

Mr Mesero located at 4444 McKinney Avenue has this sparkling fresh menu that is incredibly good, and different than your average enchilada. The space is replete with a dozen four-top tables and has an additional communal table outside that seats about twelve people. It is tiny, but effective. Parking is ample with an all day valet service for those so inclined.

Interesting enough, Mesero sports a full bar, with swirl margaritas that are quite potent. The small restaurant becomes a lounge after 10pm, staying open late for cocktails and mingling. Continue reading →

Mico Rodriguez To Headline Oral Fixation For Cinco de Mayo

Mico-Rodriguez by Steven Doyle

Two weeks from tonight, on Cinco de Mayo, Dallas’ live storytelling series Oral Fixation will complete its overwhelmingly popular 3rd season at AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Wyly Theatre with a dynamic and diverse evening of outrageously juicy true tales on the theme “The Whole Enchilada.” It’s been an amazing season and they plan on going out with a bang.

The biggest catch of this cast is undoubtedly Mico Rodriguez of “Mr Mesero” (and of course founder of Mi Cocina) fame who will come out of the shadows to share his fascinating tale of success and struggle in the Tex Mex biz. Mico is this fantastic storyteller, who often conjures these intricate back stories for his restaurants. Also noteworthy are a Dallas Observer writer’s raunchy play-by-play at a recent enchilada-eating contest and a woman’s remarkable journey through evangelism and sexuality conversion therapy to accepting herself as she is.

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Mesero Opening At Inwood And Lovers

mesero by Steven Doyle

A new restaurant we just caught wind of, but know few details, is from Mico Rodriguez. Mico plans to open Mesero in the Inwood shopping center located at Inwood and Lovers in Dallas. The restaurant is not another Mr. Mesero or even an incarnation of Mesero Miguel, but instead will stand on its own with several more in the works. Mico tells us that the new spot will embrace American spirit and Mexican life. Continue reading →

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