Miriam Cocina Latina will host a sugar-skull paint-and-sip event in both its locations, including a sugar skull and supplies, savory bites and a cocktail.
Raynor Brumfield/Courtesy of Miriam Cocina Latina
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration that honors the memory of those who have passed away, but also brings families together through food and traditions.
Pan de muerto, the flavors of Mexican cuisine, altars and the ingredients associated with this holiday have found their way into some D-FW restaurants, which are joining in the commemoration with special menus or events.
This list features D-FW restaurants that will be joining in the Dia de los Muertos commemoration.
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Cantina Laredo in Frisco
From Oct. 6 through Nov. 2, the Frisco restaurant is offering two Día de los Muertos cocktails in partnership with Espolón Tequila: Red Revival, made with reposado tequila, mango puree, lemon juice and watermelon Red Bull; and Spirited Spice ’Rita, with blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, honey, pineapple, cinnamon, lime and orange. They’re served in a take-home cantarito clay cups while supplies last. The restaurant will also set up a commemorative altar for the holiday.
Cantina Laredo is at 1125 Legacy Drive, #102, Frisco. cantinalaredo.com.
Don Artemio in Fort Worth
Don Artemio’s annual Día de Muertos dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The evening draws on Xantolo, a Día de los Muertos tradition from Mexico’s Huasteca region, with floral décor, masks, authentic dishes and wine pairings from Mexican winery Casa Madero.
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Guest chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita will cook with chef Rodrigo Cárdenas. The restaurant will close to the public for the event.
Don Artemio is at 3268 W. 7th St., Fort Worth. donartemio.us.
Luna Roja in Dallas
Luna Roja’s “Noche de Recuerdos” runs Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. The three-course prix fixe dinner includes calabaza and pepita salad, mole negro short rib and pan de muerto.
The restaurant will also have an ofrenda (altar) honoring loved ones who have died, memory cards for guests and limited-edition cocktails.
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Luna Roja is at 1525 Elm St., Dallas. lunarojadallas.com.
Miriam Cocina Latina in Dallas and Coppell
From Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, both locations are offering a Día de los Muertos menu. Dishes include sopa de elote, guacamole with chicharrón ribeye, rojo y verde snapper, ribeye with corn brûlée, and choco-flan. Seasonal cocktails include Beso de Bruja, Luna de Sangre, Espíritu de Coco and Hechizo Verde.
The restaurants are also hosting sugar-skull paint-and-sip events for $25 per person, including a sugar skull and supplies, savory bites and a cocktail. The Coppell event is Nov. 1; the Dallas Arts District event is Nov. 2, both from 6 to 8 p.m.
Miriam Cocina Latina is at 2015 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, and 3121 Olympus Blvd., Coppell. miriamcocina.com.
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Puerto Cocina in Dallas
Puerto Cocina is hosting “Brunch Todos Santos,” a one-day chef takeover with chef Regino Rojas of Revolver Taco Lounge and Purépecha. It is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live music.
Rojas will serve an à la carte brunch that brings together Puerto Cocina’s Baja-inspired menu and his Michoacán culinary roots.
Puerto Cocina is at 155 Riveredge Drive, No. 119, Dallas. puertococina.com.
Sueño in Richardson
Sueño’s free Día de los Muertos block party is set for Nov. 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. It will have a DJ, live entertainment and an El Taquero & Cantinero stand, with food and cocktails available for purchase.
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The stand’s menu includes trompo tacos, sirloin tacos with salsa macha, crispy potato fries and corn on the cob with housemade salsa macha and aioli. Inside the restaurant, specials include mini tetelas de cochinita pibil, sopa and tamales de mole negro, buñuelo de dulce de leche, and a Pan de Muerto cocktail.
Sueño is at 800 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson. richardson.suenotx.com.
Sueño in University Park
Sueño Snider Plaza’s Día de los Muertos food and drink offerings begin Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. They include trompo tacos, mini tetelas de cochinita pibil, sirloin tacos with salsa macha and crispy potato fries, corn on the cob, sopa and tamales de mole negro, and buñuelo de dulce de leche.
The Pan de Muerto cocktail will be available at Sueño and the adjoining tequila lounge Alma Agave which joins the celebration at 4:30 p.m. with a DJ, a limited food menu and cocktails including Cempasúchil, Copal, Tepache de Guava and Chelada de Aguachile.
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Sueño is at 6600 Snider Plaza, No. 100, Dallas. universitypark.suenotx.com.
Te Deseo in Dallas
Te Deseo is planning a Día de los Muertos celebration on La Terraza rooftop on Sat., Oct. 31, starting at 10 p.m. The evening will include Espolon Tequila specials, signature cocktails, a live DJ and holiday décor.
Te Deseo is at 2700 Olive St., Dallas. tedeseo.com.
Toro Toro in Fort Worth
From Oct. 6 through Nov. 3, Toro Toro is offering a three-course Día de los Muertos menu inspired by the symbolism of the sun. Dishes include Luz de Mar Tiradito with salmon and sea bass, Fuego de Sol short rib with a poblano cheese enchilada, and Amanecer Pumpkin Brûlée.
Cocktail options include the Saffron Sour with reposado tequila, the hibiscus-and-guava Punch Calavera, and a red-wine-based Día de los Muertos sangria.
Toro Toro is at 200 Main St., Fort Worth. torotorofortworth.com.
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