# Mi Casa opens in University City

> Mi Casa restaurant opens Friday in University City with Tex-Mex classics and mezcal meatloaf.
- Title: Mi Casa opens in University City · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: Mi Casa restaurant opens Friday in University City with Tex-Mex classics and mezcal meatloaf.
- Keywords: mi casa, university city, knead hospitality + design, tex-mex, mezcal meatloaf, adobo lasagna, jonathan dearden, bravo's top chef, james beard award, 3151 market st, PhillyVoice
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/mi-casa-restaurant-opening-university-city
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:00:17.976+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mi casa, university city, knead hospitality + design, tex-mex, mezcal meatloaf, adobo lasagna, jonathan dearden, bravo's top chef, james beard award, 3151 market st, news, local
## Mi Casa opens Friday
Mi Casa restaurant opens Friday in University City with Tex-Mex classics and mezcal meatloaf.
## KNEAD Hospitality + Design
KNEAD Hospitality + Design is the group behind Mi Vida restaurant in Market East.
## Menu highlights
The menu features mezcal meatloaf and adobo lasagna alongside traditional Tex-Mex dishes.
## Brunch and dinner service
Mi Casa offers brunch, lunch and dinner with 138 seats and an outdoor patio for private events.
## Jonathan Dearden
Jonathan Dearden, a Northern Virginia native and Top Chef Season 23 finalist, leads the menu.
## KNEAD's background
KNEAD was founded by University of Pennsylvania alum Jason Berry and Michael Reginbogin.
## James Beard Award
KNEAD was a James Beard Award semifinalist for outstanding restauranteurs in 2023.
## Opening hours
Mi Casa opens 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays.
## Key takeaway

KNEAD Hospitality + Design opens Mi Casa, a Tex-Mex restaurant in University City, Friday with 138 seats and outdoor patio.