Apr 29, 2026 | 10:15 am
A Mexican hangout from San Diego is expanding to Dallas: El Chingon, which serves Mexican food, cocktails, and a clubby atmosphere, will open a location near downtown at 3404 Ross Ave., with an opening set for Friday, May 1.
A release describes El Chingon as a high-energy restaurant, bar, and nightlife destination known for its “Bad Ass Mexican” cuisine. The concept was founded in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter in 2017, where it has built a following for its lively programming and street-food menu of tacos, burritos, and shareable bites.
It’s part of GBOD Hospitality Group, a San Diego outfit founded by brothers Raymond and Patrick Davoudi, with third partner Joe Santos who own San Diego bars such as Havana and Prohibition Lounge. Dallas is the third El Chingon, following San Diego and Fort Worth, where a location opened in 2020 and is host to many festive events…