We’ve been eagerly anticipating Chef Omar Flores’ new coastal Mexican restaurant in Dallas’ Design District since the opening was announced almost a year ago, with a September 2025 predicted debut date. The Big Dill Hospitality founder (who also owns Casa Brasa, Muchacho, and Even Coast), along with the Marshi family, is finally opening Maroma on Monday, May 4.
Located on the ground floor of the newly built Thirteen Thirty Three Building at 1333 Oak Lawn Avenue, Maroma will bring ceviches, aguachiles, seafood, and mesquite wood-grilled meats to one of the Dallas food scene’s most rapidly growing neighborhoods.
From Daylight to Dusk With Fresh Seafood, Live-Fire Cooking, and Late-Night Vibes
About 3,800 square feet, the Maroma space is meant to feel bright and social during the day while it’s open for lunch, and in the evening, for dinner, it will transform into a more intimate and dark ambiance. I’m imagining a similar atmosphere to vibey Casa Brasa during nighttime, as the new spot will be open until midnight on Thursday through Saturday…