Quick Summary
- Cava, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, is under construction at 671 W. Illinois Avenue in Wynnewood Village, Oak Cliff, Dallas, near Zang Boulevard and I-35E.
- Cava plans to open its new Oak Cliff location in the first half of 2027. An exact opening date has not been confirmed.
- The new restaurant is part of the ongoing multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Wynnewood Village, a shopping center with more than 80 stores, restaurants, and service tenants.
- The project adds another dining option to Oak Cliff as the shopping center works to improve traffic flow and pedestrian accessibility.
Cava Plans New Mediterranean Restaurant at Wynnewood Village in Oak Cliff, Dallas
Oak Cliff, Dallas, is expected to welcome a new Cava Mediterranean restaurant as redevelopment continues at Wynnewood Village. The fast-casual restaurant chain is building a new location at 671 W. Illinois Avenue, near the intersection of Illinois Avenue and Zang Boulevard, west of Interstate 35E.
The upcoming Cava restaurant adds to the ongoing changes at Wynnewood Village, an established shopping center undergoing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment. For residents of Oak Cliff and surrounding Dallas neighborhoods, the project brings another anticipated dining option to a shopping destination that already serves a wide range of everyday needs.
According to CultureMap Dallas, a representative for Cava confirmed that the company intends to open the Wynnewood Village location in the first half of 2027. However, the opening date has not been finalized, and the restaurant’s final inspection status was still unconfirmed in the report.
What to Expect at the New Cava in Oak Cliff
Cava is known for its customizable Mediterranean-inspired meals, including grain bowls, salads, pita sandwiches, and a variety of fresh toppings and proteins. Customers can choose ingredients such as chicken, steak, salmon, falafel, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sumac cabbage slaw.
The chain is also known for its signature Crazy Feta, a feta-based spread featured in its menu offerings. Diners who prefer not to build their own meals can choose signature combinations, including the Greek Goddess steak or salmon and the Falafel Crunch.
The restaurant’s customizable menu offers options for customers who want to select their own ingredients and build a meal around their preferences.
Cava first arrived in Dallas in 2020. According to CultureMap Dallas, the chain has approximately 25 locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and recently opened its 500th restaurant in the United States.
The planned Oak Cliff location will occupy approximately 2,391 square feet, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing cited by CultureMap Dallas.
Wynnewood Village Redevelopment Continues
The Cava project is one part of the larger redevelopment of Wynnewood Village, located at 655–671 W. Illinois Avenue in Oak Cliff. The shopping center includes more than 80 stores, restaurants, and service businesses.
One of the major additions to the property was Target, which opened at 655 W. Illinois Avenue in January 2026, according to the article. Other existing tenants include Kroger, El Rancho Supermercado, LA Fitness, Burlington, Ross, Five Below, James Avery, and Bath & Body Works.
Beyond adding tenants, the property’s owner, Brixmor Property Group, is working to make the shopping center easier to navigate. Wynnewood Village has large parking areas and roads separating different sections of the property, creating challenges for both drivers and pedestrians.
The redevelopment plans include improving traffic flow and making the property more pedestrian-friendly. These changes could make it easier for shoppers to move between stores and restaurants without relying entirely on their vehicles.
For an established retail center like Wynnewood Village, improving the overall shopping experience can be just as important as bringing in new tenants.
What Cava’s Arrival Could Mean for Oak Cliff
In my opinion, the planned Cava restaurant is worth watching because it is part of a broader investment in an established Oak Cliff shopping destination. New dining options can give residents more choices close to home, while improvements to an existing retail center can help make everyday shopping more convenient.
However, one new restaurant alone does not prove that an entire neighborhood is experiencing economic growth or rising property values. The longer-term impact will depend on how the overall redevelopment progresses, whether the property attracts additional tenants, and how successfully the owner improves accessibility.
For Oak Cliff homeowners, buyers, and investors, commercial projects like this provide useful context about changes taking place in the surrounding area. They are worth monitoring alongside housing prices, inventory, property taxes, and other factors that more directly affect real estate decisions.
The next milestone to watch is Cava’s opening, which the company currently plans for the first half of 2027. Additional tenant announcements and progress on Wynnewood Village’s traffic and pedestrian improvements will also help show how the redevelopment is taking shape.
For another local business story, read my previous article, Kuluntu Bakery Opens First Permanent Location in East Oak Cliff, covering another business development in the Oak Cliff area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new Cava restaurant opening in Oak Cliff, Dallas?
The planned Cava restaurant is located at 671 W. Illinois Avenue in Wynnewood Village, near Zang Boulevard and Interstate 35E in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas.
When will Cava open at Wynnewood Village?
According to CultureMap Dallas, Cava plans to open its Wynnewood Village restaurant in the first half of 2027. An exact opening date has not been confirmed.
What food will the new Cava in Oak Cliff serve?
Cava specializes in Mediterranean-inspired grain bowls, salads, pita sandwiches, and customizable meals. Menu ingredients include proteins such as chicken, steak, and salmon, as well as falafel, hummus, vegetables, and its signature Crazy Feta.
What other stores are located at Wynnewood Village in Dallas?
Wynnewood Village includes tenants such as Target, Kroger, El Rancho Supermercado, LA Fitness, Burlington, Ross, Five Below, James Avery, and Bath & Body Works. The shopping center is also undergoing redevelopment intended to improve traffic flow and pedestrian accessibility.