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Gluten-free Mexican food restaurant Nômadé Cocina to open next weekend

The new restaurant from the team behind Lucky Robot will offer craft cocktails and Yucután-inspired dishes.

Nomade Cocina's scallop crudo on a plate.

Expect gluten-free dishes like scallop crudo at Nômadé Cocina.

Photo by Jay Huang, provided by Nômadé Cocina

Nômadé Cocina, the newest concept from the team behind Lucky Robot, will open at 1506 S. 1st St. on Sunday, Oct. 22. And guess what? Reservations just opened.

The restaurant will offer gluten free Mexican food in a former space for Word of Mouth, which closed last September. Its specifically Yucután-inspired menu will also bring in flavors from Lebanese, Portuguese, and pan-African foods.

Visitors can expect:

  • A laid-back atmosphere
  • Craft cocktails featuring agave-based drinks and tropical ingredients
  • Dishes including tikin xik, hiramasa yellowtail sashimi, and braised short rib
  • An open-air cantina
  • A six-seat raw bar
  • A back garden with a 16-person community table

Make a reservation now.

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