Written By Melissa Smrekar
Luna Roja, a new modern Mexican restaurant led by Chef Omar Larson, opens downtown this Thursday, April 2. Located just off of Elm Street, Luna Roja “celebrates the bold, dynamic flavors of Mexican cuisine through refined shareable plates.” We are particularly excited for their “immersive TacoKase experience,” a chef-led monthly activation in a communal setting. (My colleague Megan Ziots is well-versed in Dallas’ omakase scene, but this might be her first TacoKase?)
Menu highlights we look forward to trying:
- Shrimp and Scallop Aguachile with a cucumber radish salad, avocado purée, and a spicy aguachile verde drizzle
- Street Corn Croquettes with cotija, jalapeno, fresh lime, and Tajín
- Torta Luna, a Bolillo roll filled with slow-cooked citrus pork, melted cheese, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and avocado
- Taqueria Smash Burger topped with Oaxaca cheese, poblano rajas, caramelized onions, and Maggi burger sauce
Luna Roja opens at 1525 Elm Street in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, April 2.