OUR DALLAS FAVORITES
Eat & Drink
Dallas has a seriously good food scene, from barbecue and Tex-Mex to sushi, Italian, steakhouses, and great neighborhood spots. Here are a few places we recommend while you’re here.
Dallas Staples
Easygoing Dallas favorites for patios, Tex-Mex, burgers, oysters, martinis, and a little local character.
Katy Trail Ice House
A big patio, burgers, queso, and cold drinks right off the Katy Trail.
Mi Cocina
A longtime Dallas favorite for classic Tex-Mex and the famous Mambo Taxi.
Our favorite
Hudson House
A local favorite for burgers, oysters, martinis, and an easy lunch or happy hour.
Barbecue
Two essential stops for Central Texas-style smoke and classic Dallas barbecue.
Our favorite
Terry Black’s Barbecue
A must for brisket, ribs, sausage, mac and cheese, and banana pudding.
Pecan Lodge
A longtime Deep Ellum barbecue institution and a great choice for a full BBQ stop.
Slow Bone
A laid-back Dallas barbecue stop serving smoked brisket, ribs, fried chicken, and standout sides.
Steak & Special Occasion
Polished dining rooms for a celebratory dinner or a proper steakhouse night.
Our favorite
Nuri Steakhouse
A standout steakhouse blending a classic experience with Korean influences.
Tango Room
An intimate, high-end destination for steaks, seafood, and cocktails.
Dakota’s
A dramatic downtown steakhouse known for traditional service and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Sushi & Japanese
From casual hand rolls to polished omakase and Japanese dining.
Our favorite
Nori Handroll Bar
Freshly made hand rolls served right across the counter in Deep Ellum.
Uchi
Inventive Japanese cuisine and sushi in a polished setting.
Blue Sushi
Bold, sustainable sushi, sashimi, and vegan rolls in a lively Uptown setting.
Italian
Pizza, pasta, wine, and a range of moods from casual downtown to intimate Bishop Arts.
Partenope Ristorante
An easy downtown favorite for Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and wine.
Our favorite
Urbano Cafe
A neighborhood Italian spot with seasonal dishes, cocktails, and a covered patio.
Sixty Vines
A bright wine-country-inspired spot for lunch, brunch, dinner, and drinks.
Tex-Mex & Mexican
Dallas staples and modern regional Mexican cooking, all within easy reach of downtown.
Our favorite
Las Palmas Tex-Mex
A great Uptown option for classic Tex-Mex and margaritas.
Meso Maya
Convenient from downtown, with a menu inspired by regional Mexican cuisine.
E Bar Tex-Mex
A relaxed East Dallas favorite for scratch-made Tex-Mex, margaritas, and cocktails.
Indian
Curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, breads, and polished modern Indian dining.
Namak Indian Cuisine
A convenient downtown option for curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, and street-food-inspired plates.
Our favorite
Shiva’s Bar and Grill
A downtown favorite for a broad menu of traditional Indian dishes.
Sanjh
A polished choice for modern Indian dining, inventive cocktails, and a memorable special-occasion dinner.
Easy Lunch, Brunch & Drinks
Flexible picks for an easy meal or drink between wedding events.
Dream Cafe
A bright wine-country-inspired spot for lunch, brunch, dinner, and drinks.
Our favorite
The Woolworth
An all-day neighborhood restaurant that works well for coffee, brunch, lunch, or cocktails.
Eatzi's
A charming French bistro for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, pastries, coffee, and an easy glass of wine.