Oklahoma City is undergoing a major transformation. This once sleepy city is quickly becoming a bustling metropolis fueled by ambitious development projects, a thriving food scene, and a renewed investment in public spaces. Take the OAK OKC open-air district, for example. This newly launched community center is designed to be a cornerstone of the city’s next chapter, complete with high-end retail, luxury accommodations, and standout dining destinations.
The first wave of tenants was carefully chosen to set the tone—modern, welcoming and reflective of the district’s long-term vision. Among them is Mesero OKC, a two-story restaurant whose contemporary interpretation of Tex-Mex cuisine is matched by equally forward-looking architecture.
W. “Trey” R. Dyer III, CEO of Mesero Restaurant Group, set three non-negotiables for the brand’s inaugural Oklahoma location: the space had to express Mesero’s unmistakable character without relying on thematic décor; it had to be acoustically comfortable for guests despite a hard-surfaced shell; and it had to open on a compressed schedule tied to OAK OKC’s phased debut…