Photo courtesy Culpepper Cattle Co.
UNCO Hospitality Group, a hospitality company with brands including HG Sply Co. and Leela’s Wine Bar, will open Culpepper Cattle Co., in the historical Continental Gin Building on Wednesday, May 1.
Culpepper Cattle Co., an East-Texas-inspired restaurant that originated in Rockwall, Texas will be open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
In 1992, the original Culpepper Steakhouse opened in Rockwall by Michael “Dobber” Stephenson and quickly gained popularity. Local country music artists often played at the restaurant including sightings from Waylon Jennings and Randy Travis. After closing in 2023, UNCO came in to revive the restaurant for its third installment – Culpepper Cattle Co., opening in Deep Ellum.
The new Dallas restaurant features Tex-Mex dishes, prime steaks and Texas home-style cooking. The menu was created with consulting chef Danyele McPherson, ensuring they kept the classic Culpepper menu while introducing new items.
“While developing the concept we originally planned for this space, ‘Let’s Ask Keith’, a restaurant devoted to my upbringing in the fields of East Texas; we were lucky enough to purchase an iconic restaurant, Culpepper Cattle Co. that represents the same ideal. It made more sense for us to open a second location in a space with as much heart and soul as the first,” UNCO Co-CEO Elias Pope said. “The same spirit that makes the original Culpepper Cattle Co. iconic will be recognizable in a new way at Continental Gin Building. The building is on the National Registry of Historic Spaces, so our design and build were scrutinized for the better part of last year to provide a space that pays homage to the spirit of the building itself.”
The menu ranges from enchiladas, calamari steak fingers, steak fajita cobb salad, chicken fried lobster, baked potato and steakhouse burger.
The 5,500 square foot dining room with seating for 160, offers a classic design featuring rich green Naugahyde, dark walnut to amplify the exposed brick, original wood beams wood flooring, and pops of neon.
The 2,400 square foot patio with seating for over 60, gives an oasis feel with clean, white stucco booths and a “Muchacho Grande” outdoor bar adorned with yellow and green tile will serve margaritas to those dining and drinking outside.
Photo courtesy Culpepper Cattle Co.
There are several margaritas to choose from at Culpepper Cattle Co., these include purple passion, a hibiscus-infused Lunazul Blanco with Cointreau, lime and fresh fruits and the Muchacho Grande margarita with Cascabel Blanco, Cointreau, citrus and orange juice.
Culpepper Cattle Co. will open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and brunch, lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Valet is available all day along with 4-hour free parking on site.
