, the Durango, Mexico inspired spot that opened above the Sanctity Hotel in Rancho Cucamonga in spring 2025, is gearing up for a big Valley move. The team is planning a second outpost at The Village at Topanga in Woodland Hills, targeting an early 2027 debut in the former XOC Tequila Grill space at 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 1110. Owner Freddy Braidi and Boulevard Hospitality Group are on board for the project as it works through permitting and licensing ahead of construction.
ABC paperwork tips off Topanga Village expansion
According to What Now Los Angeles, a recent California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control filing lists the Topanga Village address and shows the Durango concept moving toward a formal license application. The same filing identifies the suite as the former home of XOC Tequila Grill and reflects Braidi's target of an early 2027 opening. The ABC listing is the first public sign that the Woodland Hills location is actively pursuing licensure.
Flagship menu, rooftop energy and Durango roots
As described by Durango Cocina & Rooftop, the Rancho Cucamonga original is billed as "a celebration of Latin cuisine" that blends traditional techniques with more contemporary touches, all set on a rooftop with views toward Mount San Antonio. The flagship menu highlights items such as tomahawk steak, chicken adobo, carne asada and multiple taco plates, along with a dedicated specialty cocktail program. That first location appears to serve as the template for what diners can expect when the Woodland Hills restaurant comes online.
Boulevard Hospitality's growing Los Angeles portfolio
Boulevard Hospitality Group is listed as the operator behind Durango's expansion and brings a history of sizeable Los Angeles projects to the table. The company's venues page includes Durango alongside Yamashiro Hollywood, Udatsu Sushi LA and Cork & Batter Road House, per Boulevard Hospitality Group. Founder Freddy Braidi's work restoring and operating landmark properties has also been profiled in industry coverage, including a feature on his adaptive reuse projects in Haute Living. That background suggests the Woodland Hills buildout is being positioned as a destination draw for diners from across the Valley.
Prime Village real estate and what comes next
The 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd address sits within the open air Village at Topanga center and has cycled through a mix of local and national restaurant tenants. Listings on TripAdvisor identify XOC Tequila Grill at Suite 1110 at that location prior to its closure. What Now Los Angeles notes that detailed design, decor and buildout plans have not yet been made public, and reports that Braidi intends to share more information as the project moves closer to the anticipated early 2027 opening.
