José

José is a Guadalajaran inspired restaurant in the family-friendly Lovers/Inwood neighborhood, serving contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine, with a focus on Jalisco style dishes. José is founded by local entertainment and development firm WoodHouse, which has enlisted famed art collector and Cermica Suro founder, José Noé Suro, to collaborate on the unique design elements guests will experience. A concept of more than a decade in the making, José is born from frequent trips to Mexico, a love for tequila and a desire to have an inspired place for friends, neighbors and family to gather and feel at home. A horseshoe bar is the focal point of the space, with an extensive inventory of fine tequila, mescal, whiskeys and rum, displayed on backlit shelves. The bar program boasts an adventurous tequila-centric cocktail offering, along with Dallas first freshly-squeezed lime juice frozen margarita with super-premium tequila called The Squozen. Josés adventurous menu features authentic dishes celebrating true Mexican flavors and traditions, using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. The menu allows guests to walk in José Noés shoes, exploring dishes from the neighborhoods he loves in Guadalajara, from food stalls to his mothers kitchen, handmade tortillas and seasonal ceviches. José Noé Suro, the namesake behind the project and donned the Ceramics King of Mexico, has manufactured many of the design elements for the restaurant, including the hand-painted tiles, plates, light fixtures and furniture. Guests will notice an intricate 85 foot long kiln-fired mural composed of 210 scenes from the owners trips to Guadalajara and Tequila with friends and family. Restrooms feature an installation of representative archival tiles from Cermica Suros 50 years of ceramic making. These artifacts from his factory show guests a window into José Noés projects and art installations throughout his life. José Noé Suro adds, To me, this place is about friendship and the love of life that brings p