The highly anticipated second location of acclaimed Mexican restaurant Sueño is making its debut in Dallas, bringing a tequila lounge with it. Sueño Cocteleria Mexicana, an elevated Mexican restaurant from founders Julio Pineda and Cristian Lujano, opens at Snider Plaza on Wednesday, June 10. The restaurant is located at 6600 Snider Plaza, in a 6,259-square-foot space with a main dining room, patio, and a dedicated tequila lounge called Alma Agave. This expansion comes about eight months after Sueño first revealed plans to expand from Richardson to the popular Dallas shopping center near SMU. Founded in 2021 by cousins Pineda and Lujano, both originally from Mexico City and raised in Texas, Sueño quickly earned a following for its refined Mexican cuisine, cocktail program, and hospitality. The Dallas location is a partnership with Bellomy Hospitality Group, the local company behind S&D Oyster Company, Rex's Seafood, and Caché. At the center of Sueño's cuisine is its in-house masa operation, which uses heirloom blue and yellow corn to make nixtamal daily for tortillas, tetelas, and tlayudas. The kitchen is led by executive chef Cristos Andrade, a native of Monterrey, whose menu blends traditional Mexican flavors with influences from French, Italian, and Japanese cuisine. Menu highlights include Bone Marrow Pork Belly with salsa tatemada, avocado puree, and bone marrow-infused crema Oaxaqueña; Tamarind Ponzu Sashimi Scallops with cucumber, avocado, and fried parsnip; Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna Tartare with serrano tomato herb vinaigrette; Jalisco Birria Tacos with braised lamb, consommé, cheese, onion, cilantro, and lime; and Enchiladas Suizas with pulled chicken, cheese, and creamy poblano sauce. Live-fire dishes are a highlight of the menu and will include Wood-Fired Carne Asada with Rosewood Ranch New York strip and chorizo enfrijolada; Pollo a la Plancha with pipián verde; Fire-grilled fajitas with chicken, sirloin, pork belly, or a combination of meats; and Salmon a la Crema with white wine mushroom sauce. An exciting addition to the new location is Alma Agave, an intimate lounge dedicated to tequila, mezcal, and other Mexican spirits. The 23-seat space is designed as a destination of its own, serving cocktails along with small plates inspired by different regions of Mexico. The beverage program showcases tequila, mezcal, and lesser-known Mexican distillates, as well as ancestral drinks such as tejuino and tejate. Cocktails incorporate housemade ingredients, fermented elements, masa foam, and squash-based sodas. "With this location, we really focused on how the experience unfolds for our guests," says Lujano. "From the front window where masa is prepared to the open kitchen and into the intimacy of Alma Agave, every element is designed to draw people in." The restaurant was designed by Mexico City-based JSa and Arlington's ch_Studio. According to the release, the design draws inspiration from traditional Mexican haciendas and incorporates volcanic stone, wood, leather, handwoven textiles, and artwork by Mexican artisans. A patio "reinterprets the Mexican courtyard," they say, as a shaded, inviting space for outdoor gatherings. "For us, this project is deeply personal," says Pineda. "It's about honoring where we come from while creating something meaningful for our community — an experience that celebrates Mexican culture through food, drink, and genuine hospitality." Sueño will open for dinner service and weekend brunch beginning June 10. Hours will be 4-10 pm Monday-Thursday, 4-11 pm Friday, 10 am-11 pm Saturday, and 10 am-10 pm Sunday. Alma Agave will be open 4-11 pm Sunday-Thursday, and 4 pm-midnight Friday-Saturday. Reservations are now open through Resy.
