Mex-Mex News

Acclaimed Mexican restaurant Sueno to open in Dallas' Snider Plaza

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An elevated Mexican restaurant is coming to Dallas' Snider Plaza: Sueño, which has been garnering fans at its original location in Richardson, will open a location at 6600 Snider Plaza. According to a release, it'll open in early 2026.

Founded in 2021, Sueño was founded in 2021 by Julio Pineda and Cristian Lujano, who debuted the concept in Richardson in December 2021.

They're now partnered with the Bellomy Hospitality Group, a local family-owned company that owns and operates S&D Oyster Co., Rex’s Seafood, and the newly opened New Orleans-inspired lounge, Caché.

The new location will feature a trendy live-fire kitchen which will serve as both a visual centerpiece and a menu catalyst, allowing chefs to explore new flavors and techniques exclusive to Snider Plaza. The menu will focus on refined, ingredient-driven refined Mexican cuisine inspired by Mexico City. Cocktails will feature fresh ingredients, elegant presentation, and thoughtful balance.

“Sueño has always been about more than food—it’s about creating an experience that feels both familiar and unexpected,” said Julio Pineda, Co-Founder of Sueño. “With Snider Plaza, we’re expanding that vision, inviting guests to share in the next chapter of our story through fire, flavor, and community.”

Pineda leads the overall creative and operational direction of Sueño, including menu, design, and guest experience. He was born in Mexico City and raised in Texas and comes from a family steeped in restaurant life. He's well known in Richardson for restaurants he's owned in the past, whose names we won't mention because who wants to give shady partners any free PR.

Lujano is also originally from Mexico City and is Pineda’s cousin. His early career included roles at elevated Mexican dining establishments, where he honed his approach to high-end beverage programs rooted in authenticity and technique. At Sueño, he shapes the overall hospitality culture—developing service standards, training teams, and nurturing a guest-first ethos.

The Snider Plaza space—measuring 6,259 square feet with seating for 116 guests in the main dining room, 38 on the patio, and 23 in the lounge (speakeasy).

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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."