Mark Wahlberg pours a shot at the La Neta Cocina y Lounge opening in Deep Ellum. Photo by Bryson G Visuals Inc.
While many neighbors were sheltering from Thursday night’s storm, Mark Wahlberg was pouring hundreds of shots in Deep Ellum.
The actor stopped by the neighborhood to attend the grand opening of La Neta Cocina y Lounge.
Wahlberg, the principal investor in Flecha Azul tequila, was serving guests and then ate salmon veracruz and a side of charred broccoli.
But he wasn’t the only celebrity who attended the grand opening. There was also UFC champion Chuck Liddell, Bartiste Bowden from Love Is Blind, Dallas Mavericks player Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup.
This is the second location for La Neta, which is operated by 81/82 Group; the first is in Las Vegas.
The Dallas restaurant, taking design inspiration from Tulum and Mexican jungles, is located at The Epic mixed-use development near Pacific Avenue and North Good Latimer Expressway. It serves dishes such as flautas, enchiladas and tacos, along with signature cocktails.
La Neta, located at 2525 Elm St., is open for dinner 4 p.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday.
