Dallas restaurants and parks host 15 events for Dia de los Muertos
From a seventh-annual parade in Downtown to a one-day brunch in the Design District, the city marks the Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 holiday with altars, mariachi, and specialized menus.
By Lucas Navarro ·
The seventh annual Dallas Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival begins at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 1500 Marilla St. in Downtown. The event features live music, concessions, and crafts. The parade departs from City Hall Plaza at 7 p.m., showcasing costumes portraying catrinas and catrins. Floats are adorned with marigolds. Texas artist TK hosts a flower crown experience during the festival.
The Latino Cultural Center holds its annual celebration on Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2600 Live Oak St. in East Dallas. This free, family-friendly event includes a catrina fashion show and contest. Performers include the Booker T. Washington Latin Arts Ensemble and Dallas Wind. Eighteen local artists create community ofrendas on site. Vendors and activity stations, including Sugar Skulls by Maggie, are also available.
CocoAndre at 423 Centre St. in Oak Cliff hosts its annual celebration on Nov. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. The event takes place at the chocolateria's new home following its grand reopening. Vendors sell bagels, pan dulce, permanent jewelry, and pet goods. CocoAndre offers hand-painted sugar skulls that take months to prepare. The lineup includes dancers, music, and cultural performances.
Sor Juana at 1908 Canton St. in Downtown hosts a community altar from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8. The restaurant collaborates with Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli, a Danza Mexihka cultural group. Guests are invited to bring photos of loved ones or pets to create a shared space for remembrance. The altar occupies a side room featuring Mexican art. Visitors can stay for lunch, dinner, or a late-night DJ set.
Restaurants across the city offer specialized menus and events. Puerto Cocina at 155 Riveredge Dr. in the Design District hosts Brunch Todos Santos on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regino Rojas, a James Beard-recognized chef, pairs his Michoacan roots with Baja coastal cuisine for the one-day takeover. The Mexican at 1401 Turtle Creek Blvd. hosts a four-night celebration from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Mariachi bands perform starting at 6:30 p.m. each night. The menu includes calabaza de Castilla soup and short rib in black mole.
Sueno at 800 W. Arapaho Road in Richardson hosts a block party on Nov. 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. The event features a DJ, live entertainment, and specialty cocktails, including a pan de muerto cocktail. The kitchen serves mini tetelas de cochinita pibil and tamales de mole negro. Sueño Cocteleria Mexicana at 6600 Snider Plaza in Park Cities hosts its first Dia de los Muertos party on Nov. 2 from 4 to 10 p.m. DJ sets begin at 4:30 p.m. at Alma Agave. The menu includes cempasuchil and copal cocktails.
Rosalind Coffee at 107 N Sixth St. in Garland screens Coco on Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes cafe de olla, ponche, and Abuelita hot chocolate. Seven Doors Kitchen and Cocktails at 5774 Grandscape Blvd. in The Colony offers a $90 per person dinner on Oct. 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The experience includes mariachi and cocktails. Te Deseo at 2700 Olive St. in Victory Park hosts a rooftop party on Oct. 31 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event features Espolón Tequila specials and a skull-shaped lava cake dessert.
