No one can accuse Jason Dady of resting on his laurels. In a prolific period that saw the busy San Antonio chef open multiple pop-ups at the Rock at La Cantera, revive his Umai Mi concept, and star on the Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, he somehow found time to get Mexico Ceaty — his ambitious food co urt makeover at downtown’s Shops at Rivercenter — ready to open on Monday, April 20.If locals are imagining a row of kiosks flanked by plastic booths, a look inside Mexico Ceaty quickly dispels such notions. The 25,000-square-foot concept was designed for discovery, rather than quick bites between shopping hauls. At the center is The Plaza, a central gathering place inspired by Mexico’s many street celebrations.The area is flanked by puestos, including a tortillería that uses heirloom masa, a cevichería serving seafood in three different styles, taco and Baja burrito stands, and a frutería. The Mercado appeals to out-of-towners with a curated assortment of artisan goods, imported foods, cookbooks, spices, handmade gifts, and emerging Mexican wines.“Mexico Ceaty has been living in my head for over a decade, shaped by years of traveling through Mexico, eating at markets and plazas, learning from the people and the food,” explains Dady in a release. “We built this place for people to spend time together, to try something new, and stay longer than they planned.”That lingering will be aided by a quartet of standalone concepts. Tres Arcos leans Tex-Mex, serving sizzling Wagyu fajitas, chiles rellenos, and classic San Antonio puffy tacos beneath a handcrafted pergola guarded by a Catrina. The multi-level Dos Cantinas bar serves cocktails exclusively mixed with freshly squeezed juices. ...read more read less