The Ultimate Guide

Where to sip the best St-Germain Hugo Spritzes in Dallas and beyond

Craftway Kitchen St. Germain Hugo Spritz

St-Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, lime, and fresh mint: The ingredients for a great time.

Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

There’s something about a St-Germain Hugo Spritz, with its bubbly balance of elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, lime, and fresh mint, that turns any hour into golden hour.

It’s light, refreshing, and impossibly chic, the perfect sip whether you’re lounging on a sunny patio, indulging in fresh seafood, or daydreaming about a summer vacay in Europe.

If you can't make it over to the Continent, Dallas is a winning substitute in which to enjoy the unofficial drink of Summer 2025.

From Oak Lawn’s Italian havens to Highland Park’s chic spots, from Bishop Arts' bistros to Frisco’s elevated hideaways, we’ve rounded up the best places to raise your glass to a St-Germain Hugo Spritz summer.

Coastal Italian Daydreams
For when you're on the Amalfi Coast in spirit.

Dolce Riviera St. Germain Hugo Spritz Dolce Riviera. Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Poco Fiasco (Downtown): A glamorous pizza-and-cocktails lounge where marble accents and sleek leather banquettes make your St-Germain Hugo Spritz feel like the centerpiece of la dolce vita.
Dolce Riviera (Downtown): With its pastel-hued patio and Riviera-inspired plates, this is where each sip makes you swear you hear waves crashing nearby.
Bacari Tabu (Oak Lawn): Intimate, moody, and full of Italian charm — perfect for pairing a spritz with cicchetti and pretending you’re bar-hopping in Venice.
Barsotti’s (Oak Lawn): Old-school Dallas Italian with a fresh twist. Make sure your drink is as timeless as the menu and decor.

Chic Euro Bistro Energy
Paris café meets Milan aperitivo hour.

Mister Charles St. Germain Hugo Spritz Mister Charles.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Bar Sardine (Highland Park): Polished and posh, this Highland Park gem offers up marble countertops and Parisian flair.
Mister Charles (Knox/Henderson): Bold, opulent, and brimming with drama. Order a St-Germain Hugo Spritz and you’ll swear you’ve been whisked away to a gilded European brasserie.
The Charlotte (Knox/Henderson): Chic yet cozy, it's where you feel like you’re part of a secret neighborhood soirée in Milan.

Garden & Patio Sips
Perfect for sunshine, botanicals, and bubbles.

Mayer's Garden St. Germain Hugo Spritz Mayer's Garden.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Mayer’s Garden (Knox/Henderson): Sunlight, greenery, and an airy vibe make your St-Germain Hugo Spritz sparkle just a little brighter here.
The Skellig (Knox/Henderson): A neighborhood staple with a laid-back patio that's perfect for sipping spritzes while catching up with friends under twinkle lights.
Pillar (Bishop Arts): With its lush courtyard and cool design, this Bishop Arts retreat turns every happy hour into a garden party.

Seafood & Seaside Vibes
Where a spritz pairs best with oysters or ceviche.

Mermaid Bar St. Germain Hugo Spritz Mermaid Bar.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Hugo’s Seafood (Bishop Arts): Briny oysters, coastal charm, and the crisp first sip of a St-Germain Hugo Spritz make for the ultimate seaside-in-the-city escape.
Mermaid Bar (University Park): Playful and stylish inside Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center, this is where sipping a spritz alongside seafood towers feels like a beach holiday — no passport required.

Neighborhood Aperitivo Spots
Casual yet craft-minded hangouts

Hide St. Germain Hugo Spritz Hide.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Hide (Lower Greenville): This craft cocktail haven makes St-Germain Hugo Spritzes shine with inventive flair and a laid-back neighborhood buzz.
Spider Murphy’s (Knox/Henderson): Unpretentious and fun, this bar feels like your stylish best friend’s living room.
Scarlett (Deep Ellum): A sultry late-night favorite where the drinks are as cool as the crowd around you.

Southwestern Sunshine
Spritzes with Tex-Mex flair.

Mi Cocina St. Germain Hugo Spritz Mi Cocina.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Jose (Lovers/Inwood): Bright, airy, and brimming with Mexican art and flavor. Order a St-Germain Hugo Spritz alongside tacos for a flavor-filled pairing.
Mi Cocina (Multiple locations): A Dallas institution where the crowd is always lively, the queso always flowing, and St-Germain Hugo Spritzes feel right at home with Mambo Taxis.

Luxe Leisure Destinations
Where a spritz is part of a bigger escape.

Stonebriar Country Club St. Germain Hugo Spritz Stonebriar Country Club.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

WorldSprings (The Colony): An expansive spa oasis where sipping a St-Germain Hugo Spritz between thermal dips is pure European indulgence, Texas-style.
Hall Park Hotel (Frisco): A gleaming new hotel where cocktails are best enjoyed in chic lounges that beg you to linger.
Stonebriar Country Club (Frisco): Classic luxury with a modern touch, indulge here after a round of golf or or an afternoon spent lounging poolside.

Suburban Standouts
Beyond the Dallas core but still spritz-worthy.

Black Hawk Brewery St. Germain Hugo Spritz Black Hawk Brewery.Photo by Ashley Gongora Photography

Dee’s Table (Frisco): Cozy and welcoming, pulling up a chair here is akin to entering your best friend's house for a dinner party.
Craftway Kitchen (Plano/Frisco/Southlake): Warm, family-friendly, and effortlessly stylish, this is a place where spritzes sparkle alongside comfort classics.
Black Hawk Brewery (Prosper): Where craft brews meet cocktails, this buzzy beer garden is as welcoming to St-Germain Hugo Spritzes as it is hazy IPAs.

Wherever your Dallas adventures take you, order a St-Germain Hugo Spritz and savor the city’s best.

Deep Ellum News

Mexican 'vibe' restaurant from California to open in Deep Ellum Dallas

Mama Por Dios

A buzzy concept from California is coming to Dallas: Mama Por Dios, a Mexican restaurant chain known for its vibe, will open its first location in Texas in Deep Ellum in the Epic development at 2525 Elm St., taking over the former La Neta space, which shuttered in May.

According to a spokesperson, the restaurant will open in early to mid-January.

Mama Por Dios was founded in Southern California in 2020 by chef Misael Guerrero, who famously got his start selling Mexican sushi out of his garage.

Since those early days, he's gone on to form a restaurant empire called Emme Group, with concepts that include Los Amores de Julia, El Rincon de Los Dolidos, and Culichi Town, a lower-priced chain known for Sinaloa-style Mexican sushi & seafood, which has a local presence: It opened a location in Mesquite in 2022.

Mama Por Dios — which translates to "Mother of God" — describes itself as modern Mexican, offering a unique blend of steakhouse, sushi bar, and seafood. The menu includes favorites like tacos and enchiladas, alongside luxe dishes like lobster with spaghetti, lobster enchiladas, and a surf & turf featuring a lobster tail balanced atop a skirt steak. Prices range from $18 for birria tacos to $48 for a bacon-wrapped filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

But they also have a showy side that includes flamboyant presentations such as the bacon-wrapped shrimp which come strung on clothespins; or the trompito al pastor, served on a personal spit, as well as servers who walk around with shots while dancing with patrons.

There's a Gold Burger for $65 featuring Prime beef on a brioche bun garnished with 24k gold leaf, and a similarly gilded tomahawk steak for $400 that brings to mind the good old days of Salt Bae. Decor is swanky with low lighting, and there'll be a serious brunch offering on weekends.

Cocktails such as the Al Agua Pato — served in a mini bathtub with a rubber ducky — are made for Instagram. They offer margarita and mezcalita flights with flavors such as mango, tamarindo, and strawberry, and intriguing sips like Carajillo, a Spanish cocktail with Licor 43, espresso, and 43 different fruit, citrus, aromatic, and herbal ingredients.

There’s also a $20 per-person minimum spend, and the menu comes with a warning that everything is cooked to order — meaning some dishes may take 30 to 40 minutes. For many diners, waiting will surely be part of the experience.

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