The Moreno family, who own La Popular Tamale House Restaurants, are expanding their business and opening Peak & Elm. Established in 1984, La Popular Tamale House has its roots in East Dallas’ Lakewood community. During La Popular’s 30-year
history, the restaurant has received numerous accolades from media outlets. The Moreno family wants to provide their existing loyal customers with a full dining experience, but also attract new foodies their way.
You will find a delicious Mexican cuisine with a creative twist at Peak & Elm, using a fresh, local ingredients. Their menu will consist of simple dishes full of flavor and soul and a full bar featuring Texas beers and custom P&E cocktails. Peak & Elm’s creatively- driven menu will change seasonally. Authentic Mex-Mex cuisine is the focus. Although chips and salsa will be available on the menu, they won’t be served as an appetizer as traditionally done by Tex-Mex restaurants. Instead, Peak & Elm will serve a ”Crudito” or palette cleanser, which will ensure that all diners taste the amazing flavors in their dishes.










Dallas is the third largest city in Texas. For some people, Dallas may not seem like a city to eat well, but it might surprise you the amount of amazing restaurants in the city. This area is considered to have the most number of restaurants per capita in the United States. It blows your mind to know that Dallas has a restaurant density that is larger than NYC. If you decide to eat at a different restaurant in Dallas every day, it will take you thirteen years or more to complete your tour. So, with so many restaurant choices, Dallas is really a foodie heaven.