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Crazy King Burrito brings authentic Cozumel-style burritos to Dallas

Crazy King Burrito

A restaurant with roots in Mexico is making its Dallas debut. Called Crazy King Burrito, it's a concept founded in Cozumel that's now open at 13675 Noel Rd. #160, in a new center near Galleria Dallas, where it's serving Mexican food with burritos as the centerpiece.

The concept was founded on the island of Cozumel in 2012 by Jaime and Haidee Gonzalez, using family recipes, with a slogan "Burritos Done Right." The original in Cozumel is still open along with locations in Michigan, Georgia, Alabama, and Lewisville, Texas at 4820 SH-121 #100.

The menu is simple, with burritos, sides, and beverages. However, the burrito section is teeming with 14 options including:

Crispy Cali, with breaded chicken, beans, rice, and avocado. This one's the best-seller.
Crazy King, with beans, rice, cheese, asada, shrimp, garlic, onion, chipotle sauce, lettuce, and sour cream. A surf & turf.
Bean & Cheese, with refried black beans and a nice slaw. Simple but good.
Molida al Chipotle, with ground beef, rice, cheese, chipotle sauce, lettuce, and sour cream. Hearty.
Loco Veggie, with beans, rice, cheese, garlic, zucchini, onion, mushroom, tomato, avocado, lettuce, and sour cream. So veggie.

There are also three breakfast-y options with eggs: spicy chorizo sausage, potatoes, & egg; ham & egg; and veggies with egg.

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Sides include queso, bean dip, and guacamole, and there are two desserts: churros and a tempting offering called Mexican ice box cake, described as a cool, creamy no-bake treat with layers of sweet filling.

There is also a wide variety of Mexican beverages including Jamaica, a hibiscus-flavored iced tea, and horchata, the creamy cinnamon rice milk drink.

The opening is coming via franchise owner Jon Carter Ferguson, who says in a statement that their team is excited to offer authentic Mexican recipes to the community.

"Our menu answers that breakfast, lunch, or dinner question in a way that’s not only quick and affordable but also super healthy," Ferguson says. "We make everything fresh every day instead of warming up meals that have been shipped frozen from miles away." Ohhh burn.

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Suburban fave Lemma Coffee brews first Dallas cafe in high-profile spot

Photo courtesy of Lemma Coffee Co.

Lemma Coffee Co. is opening in Mockingbird Station.

After building a following in the Dallas 'burbs, Lemma Coffee Co. is finally opening inside the city limits: The specialty coffee chain will debut its first Dallas location at Mockingbird Station in mid-September.

Lemma will take over the former Starbucks space at 5331 Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 150, bringing its high-quality coffee to the area's busy mix of residents, office workers, shoppers, and nearby university students. Owner Daniel Baum revealed the new shop's location in an Instagram reel on Saturday, August 1.

Baum, a former photographer, founded Lemma Coffee Co. in 2017, initially serving coffee at the Denton County Farmers Market. After opening its first brick-and-mortar shop in Carrollton, the company added locations in Frisco in 2020 and downtown Plano in 2022.

“For us, it is exciting to have a shop within Dallas and show the work we have put in over the past nine years,” says Baum, who grew up in Dallas.

The Denim Danger is one of Lemma's popular specialty drinks.Photo courtesy of Lemma Coffee Co.

Lemma focuses on premium coffee, with a menu featuring classic espresso drinks alongside specialty beverages made with house-made syrups. Highlights include:

Citrusgoth Latte: Charcoal, chocolate, and citrus.
Denim Danger: Blueberry syrup, maple, and brown sugar.
The Great Bambino: Cold brew s’mores (inspired by the movie The Sandlot).
The Bees’ Knees: Latte with vanilla, honey, and lavender.
Seasonal Coffee Tonic: Espresso, lychee puree, fresh orange and lime, and citrus bitters.

The company has also expanded its matcha offerings to include drinks such as the Matcha Tropic with coconut cream and banana syrup, Strawberry Matcha, and Ube Matcha.

For food, Lemma partners with local Montecito Bakery. The menu typically includes butter and chocolate croissants, almond loaves, dulce de leche cruffins, avocado toast, sandwiches, and hoagies.

While the beverage menu remains consistent across its locations, Lemma designs each shop to fit its neighborhood. The 1,300-square-foot Mockingbird Station location will feature several single-person tables, plenty of natural light, and limited bar seating for guests who want to watch the baristas while working or studying.

“People will be able to grab what they need and get back to the hustle, and if they want to stay, we will accommodate them in our space,” Baum says.

In addition to its cafés, Lemma operates a roasting facility in Coppell that supplies its own shops and wholesale customers across North Texas, including DFW Common Good, Oak Cliff Bread, Brewed, Seventh Day, and Local Good.

The company prides itself on responsible sourcing, direct-impact relationships with farmers, and a meticulous roasting process. To highlight traceability, every bag of retail coffee sold in-store features the name of the farm, allowing customers to pinpoint the origin of their beans.

“We have a quiet but loyal customer base — our core customers come in, buy our coffee, and take bags home to brew,” Baum says. “It is a dream for us to bring our shop into the city and continue to grow.”

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