His hope is to open the new concept by mid-October 2026, in time for the Hay Festival Forum, an event for writers, musicians and other artists in Dallas.
Sketches of Spain’s closure marks the end of Oak Cliff’s only pincho bar, a style of restaurant that serves small bites. It was a great stop for happy hour, as customers could find shareable appetizers like boiled and fried potatoes called bravas; marinated anchovies, or boquerones; and ham and cheese croquettes.
The restaurant also served sandwiches on bread called pan de cristal, plus entrees like paella and pan-seared octopus. Customers washed them down with sangria, gin and tonic, beer or wine.
“We’ve been lucky to bring a little bit of Spain to Dallas through food, wine and good times,” the owners posted to Instagram. On July 12, 2026, the restaurant will host a party from noon to 4 p.m. with unlimited pinchos and a glass of sangria for $20.
Sketches of Spain chef Ignacio “Iñaki” Betran, a native of Spain like Garcia del Moral, will continue to be involved in what’s next for the company.
“We’re not going away, we’re just changing shape,” the Instagram post said.
Sketches of Spain is at 321 N. Zang Blvd., Dallas. It closes July 19, 2026.