Introduction to Eledi, the New Restaurant from Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman

North Texans have had a chance to get to know the cooking of Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman through the years, most recently through her work as the long-serving executive chef at José.

Now, Quiñones-Pittman has teamed up with two partners to open their first restaurant, Eledi, later this year.

Quiñones-Pittman, who will serve as culinary director, will work with Victor Rojas and Carlos Marquez as owner-operators of Eledi through their new restaurant group Oh Hi Hospitality. An Instagram post from the restaurant said this is the first restaurant from the partnership.

“A decade of friendship, a lifetime of stories, and now — a new chapter,” the post reads.

Restaurant Concept and Menu

The concept is expected to have a focus on live-fire cooking and will lean on Quiñones-Pittman’s background of reinventing and reinterpreting Mexican techniques and flavors, according to a news release.

Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, Victor Rojas and Carlos Marquez, all formerly of José, will open a new restaurant called Eledi later this year.(Paul Torres)

“With Eledi, I am focused on developing a culinary program and style that transcends boundaries,” she said in a statement. “While my background and passions are anchored in Mexican techniques and flavors, my goal is to avoid being defined by one genre.”

She said her approach is to “stay true to the spirit of the cuisine while allowing it to grow and evolve, letting every dish be shaped by the people who cook it and the communities that enjoy it.”

Chef’s Background and Inspiration

At José, located on West Lovers Lane near Inwood Road, Quiñones-Pittman earned three semifinalist nods for the James Beard Awards’ Best Chef Texas category. She is a first-generation Mexican-American and native Texan.

Rojas, who will take on the role of director of operations for Oh Hi Hospitality, has decades of experience working in Dallas restaurants, serving as general manager of three Stephen Pyles concepts, Bullion and José most recently.

Marquez, who is from Mexico City, will be the newly formed hospitality group’s beverage director. Before joining José, Marquez worked at Knox-Henderson’s Victor Tangos.

Restaurant Location and Name

The restaurant’s location has yet to be announced. However, an Instagram post from the restaurant notes it will be “in the heart of Dallas.”

While further details on the concept are sparse, there is a story behind the name: It’s derived from the names of Quiñones-Pittman’s mother, Elena, and her husband’s mother, Diana. The choice is meant to reflect the role of family, tradition and legacy involved in Eledi.

Opening Date and Conclusion

Eledi is expected to open later in 2025. eledidallas.com.

“Everything about what we are doing is intentional and designed to embrace our local culture and community,” said Rojas.

Conclusion

Eledi is a new restaurant that promises to bring a unique dining experience to the heart of Dallas. With its focus on live-fire cooking and Mexican techniques and flavors, it is sure to be a hit with foodies and locals alike. The restaurant’s commitment to embracing local culture and community is evident in its name, concept, and mission.

FAQs

Q: What is the name of the new restaurant?

A: The name of the new restaurant is Eledi.

Q: Who are the owners of Eledi?

A: The owners of Eledi are Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, Victor Rojas, and Carlos Marquez.

Q: What type of cuisine will Eledi serve?

A: Eledi will serve Mexican cuisine with a focus on live-fire cooking and reinvented and reinterpreted Mexican techniques and flavors.

Q: Where will Eledi be located?

A: The exact location of Eledi has not been announced, but it will be in the heart of Dallas.

Q: When is Eledi expected to open?

A: Eledi is expected to open later in 2025.