Puerto Cocina to Launch Weekend Brunch in Dallas

The Riveredge Drive restaurant begins its new brunch service on October 24, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Puerto Cocina in the Dallas Design District will debut its first weekend brunch service on October 24, 2026, offering new daytime dining options. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Puerto Cocina in Dallas will introduce its inaugural weekend brunch service starting October 24, 2026. The new offering complements the restaurant's existing weekday happy hour program.

Why it matters

The addition of daytime weekend service expands the dining options for visitors to the Dallas Design District. It allows the establishment to capitalize on weekend foot traffic following its initial opening in December 2025.

The weekend brunch will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., while weekday happy hour pairings cost $16 each. The happy hour menu is available in the bar lounge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

The players

Puerto Cocina

A restaurant located in the Dallas Design District that serves a menu inspired by the cuisine of Valle de Guadalupe.

The details

Brunch service will be accessible to guests via walk-ins or reservations made through the Resy platform. The restaurant, located at 155 Riveredge Drive, Suite 119, draws inspiration from the culinary traditions of Valle de Guadalupe.

Timeline

  1. Puerto Cocina opened in December 2025.

  2. The first weekend brunch service begins October 24, 2026.

  3. Weekday happy hour runs Tuesdays through Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  4. Weekend brunch service occurs Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Market Landscape

The expansion of service hours at Puerto Cocina follows a pattern set by the Dallas Design District's ongoing development as a dining destination. This move positions the restaurant to capture increased weekend traffic amid rising hospitality growth in the area.

Customers can now secure brunch tables through the Resy app for weekends starting late October. Those visiting the bar lounge during the week can utilize the $16 happy hour pairing menu to manage their dining costs.

The takeaway

Adding weekend brunch provides diners with more flexibility for social gatherings at the restaurant. Residents can plan their weekend visits in advance by checking availability online.

Further reading

For more on local dining, visit the Dallas Openings & Closings section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Cravedfw.

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