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These are the 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Salud! It's Cinco de Mayo time.

In an explosion of social activity this week, Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, and Mother’s Day fall within the same week — or really, within four days of each other. Cinco festivities range from a delightful three-course lunch to tequila tastings via an ice luge. (They don’t call it “Cinco de Drinko” for nothing.) There’s also a Derby Day wine and whiskey walk along with a rooftop watch party for “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” And, Find Mother’s Day dining options here.

Thursday, May 5

Cinco de Mayo at Te Deseo
Start Cinco early at the Harwood District’s Latin hot spot. Te Deseo will offer a prix-fixe three-course lunch menu with highlights including skirt steak fajitas, coconut rice, and churros. There’ll also be live mariachi music in the courtyard from 1-3 pm and a taco station featuring tinga de pollo, carnitas, and smoked brisket. Drink specials will go on all day. Stay late for live DJ music starting at 9 pm.

Cinco de Mayo at Primo’s MX Kitchen & Lounge
The Mexican restaurant’s location at The Statler in downtown Dallas will host a party with pop-up mariachi music and a Tex-Mex buffet, which is $25 per person. Or pay $35 and get margarita tastings at participating bars all around The Statler. Snag your reservation early — the first 100 can participate in a pinata-hitting station. The party starts at 4 pm.

Cinco de Mayo at Mexican Sugar
Charge the cellphone and visit either location of the stylish hacienda-inspired Mexican restaurant (there’s one in Plano and one in Las Colinas) to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tasty Instagram-able opportunities. Visit the Smoke & Mirrors selfie station to get your image “printed” onto the MexPresso Martini. Or shake up your own margarita with a custom shaker in front of the restaurant’s photo wall. Also sample tequila via an ice luge. Live marimba music (at the Las Colinas location) will play all day, and DJ music will start at 6 pm.

Garrison Brothers Dinner at Urban Seafood
UPDATE: The event is now taking place on May 10. The Plano seafood restaurant will host a four-course bourbon pairing dinner featuring the Texas Hill Country’s Garrison Brothers Distillery. Charlie Garrison — one of the Garrison brothers — will be on-hand to share stories about the bourbon-making business. The dinner is $95 per person and begins at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 7

10th Annual Frisco StrEATS Gourmet Food Truck & Music Festival
Visit the Rail District in Frisco for live music, shopping, craft beer and wine, and food trucks. There’s no admission fee and the event will run all day from 11 am-8 pm. Chairs, blankets, and pets on a leash are welcome.

Derby Day Wine & Whiskey Walk in McKinney
Dress to the nines in Derby attire (think colorful hats, bow ties, and bright colors) and stroll along the streets of historic downtown McKinney for wine and whiskey tastings. The wine-only walk ticket price is $30 and includes 12 tastes from Lone Star Wine Cellar and a souvenir glass. The wine and whiskey ticket price is $45 and adds four whiskey cocktail samples from area restaurants. Note that specific time slots must be selected — either 12-3 pm or 3-5 pm. Or go VIP with a $55 ticket and check-in anytime.

Henry Derby Day
The Henry in Uptown will celebrate the biggest horse race of the year with a rooftop party. Cheer on your favorite thoroughbred and enjoy a buffet, Maker’s Mark cocktails, and DJ music. The $65 per-person price includes the buffet and choice of a mule or mint julep. The event will run from 1-7 pm (the race is set for 5:57 pm) and seating is first-come, first-served.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."