South of the Trinity, this historically Hispanic neighbourhood holds some of the city's most authentic Mexican cooking, including taquerias open past midnight.
Order Cheese enchiladas with chili gravy. The combination plate is the reason regulars drive across the city.
An Oak Cliff Tex-Mex hole-in-the-wall on W Illinois Avenue, serving loyal customers since 1949. Open mon-thu 8am-10pm, fri-sat 8am-11pm, sun 8am-10pm.
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On this list, shown aboveHerrera's Cafe
Order Champurrado cacao drink; breakfast huarache; mezcal espresso martini at night
Oak Cliff's most original cafe, rooted in pre-Hispanic Mexican culture. Kitchen leans pre-hispanic cafe, agave bar. At 334 W Jefferson Blvd.
Order Rotating origin espresso; iced latte with house-made vanilla
Original Oak Cliff Wayward Coffee location, a cozy multi-roaster cafe that opened in 2020 on Davis Street, a block from Bishop Arts, serving rotating guest.
Order Morning espresso and sausage kolache; afternoon house IPA tasting flight
West Dallas brewery-cafe hybrid with an in-house coffee bar, scratch kitchen, and tap list, rare in offering quality espresso alongside house-brewed beer.
Order Oat milk cappuccino; pup cup for the dog; matcha latte
Dallas's coolest dog-friendly coffee spot, located inside Koneko Studio tattoo shop. Order the oat milk cappuccino; pup cup for the dog; matcha latte.
Order Country sourdough loaf; focaccia; croissant (when available)
Family-run cottage bakery in Oak Cliff using slow fermentation and locally sourced grain from Barton Springs Mill. Kitchen leans sourdough and pastry bakery.
Order Morning espresso with house-made pastry; cold brew from Texas roaster
West Dallas brewery-cafe that treats its morning coffee program with the same craft as its beer program, sourcing from Texas and regional roasters.
Order Adobada tacos; barbacoa de res; nopales with egg
Oak Cliff counter serving Mexico City-style street tacos with housemade tortillas and traditional guisados. At 813 W Davis St. Booking recommended.
Order Bistek taco; chorizo with egg; carne asada
True Oak Cliff staple serving authentic Mexico-style street tacos, open every day with consistently praised bistek and chorizo. Open daily 7am-10pm.
Order Al pastor de trompo taco (3 tacos for under $7); pastor with pineapple
South Dallas and North Dallas multi-location trompo taqueria where al pastor tacos start at $2.30. Located in Oak Cliff. Open daily 8am-10pm.
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Order Fresh-pressed corn tortillas from the tortilleria counter; weekend carnitas by the pound; house-made tamales
Oak Cliff's most comprehensive Latin American supermarket with an in-house tortilleria, carnitas counter, fresh-made tamales. Open daily 7am-10pm.
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On this list, shown aboveFito's Taco de Trompo
