dpOne half of San Antonio’s most acclaimed chef team is stepping out with a new solo venture. Mixtli’s Diego Galicia will open Filleman House in the former home of Restaurant Claudine (517 E. Grayson St.) this fall.
The new restaurant, named after the historic bungalow’s original owner, August Filleman, is a departure from the Mexican fare Galicia is most known for. According to a release, the menu will feature brasserie classics like prime rib, steak au poivre, a dry-aged burger paired with a martini at the bar, and oysters in the garden. Galicia says the fare was inspired by years of travel and his own cookbook collection.
“Filleman House is the restaurant I’ve always craved to create,” Galicia said in a release. “After years of telling the stories of Mexico through Mixtli, I wanted to build something that reflects another part of who I am, not just as a chef, but as a diner. It’s the kind of place I want to eat in every day.”
Lauren Beckman will lead the beverage program.Rendering courtesy of Filleman House
Lauren Beckman, who received the 2024 Michelin Guide Texas Service Award, will join Filleman House as the beverage director, offering both a high-octane and zero-proof cocktail program. Linda Romero, a creative vet of Pullman Market and Hotel Emma, Jazz, TX, and Hanzo, is designing the space.
Galicia joins his Mixtli cofounder Rico Torres in striking out on new culinary ventures. In July, Torres announced his own anticipated opening as part of the new La Unión Hospitality group — red-sauce Italian steakhouse, Rosso. Together with Filleman House and Houston chef Aaron Bludorn’s upcoming project in the old Carriqui space, the openings will make 2026 one of the buzziest restaurant seasons in years.
Filleman House does not yet have an opening date, but the release says OpenTable reservations will open soon. Fans can follow along on Instagram for updates.
