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Sneak Peek at The El on White Oak

June 4, 2014

The festive dining room holds roughly 200 diners; the patio holds 100 more

Lotería-style motifs abound in The El

Queso con carne is served with thin, crisp chips

Chef David Coffman (left) and The El owner Ken Bridge (right)

The El is still under construction as of June 4, with only a few days left until opening

Custom low-rider bicycles greet guests at the front door

Bridge's vast collection of ZZ Top memorabilia is on display in the bar area

The full bar serves an assortment of margaritas and other cocktails

The combo plates feature Tex-Mex classics like cheese enchiladas and tacos al carbon

The dining room is filled with colorful chairs and cherry red tables

The El plans to open on June 10

Ken Bridge—owner of Pink's Pizza, Lola, Shepherd Park Draught House, and Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co.—is trying his hand at Tex-Mex.

Photos by Katharine Shilcutt

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