Kosher deli and market$$planoMon-Thu 11:30am-7pm, Fri 11:30am-4pm, Sat closed, Sun 11:30am-7pm
Dallas's oldest continuously supervised kosher restaurant under the Dallas Kosher VAAD with a full-time Mashgiach, serving certified Glatt kosher meat, Israeli-inspired dishes, and a deli counter. The most trusted kosher option in North Texas.
Order: Schwarma plate; Israeli salads; kosher deli sandwich
Tip: The only daily-operation certified Glatt kosher restaurant in North Dallas with a full-time Mashgiach on site. Closed Saturday. Call ahead on Fridays as the kitchen closes early for Shabbat.
Kosher international meat restaurant$$planoSun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-3pm, Sat closed
Dallas Kosher-certified restaurant at Preston Rd, serving certified Glatt kosher meats with an Israeli, American, and Mediterranean menu in a full-service setting.
Order: Grilled meat plate; Israeli couscous; mixed kebab platter
Tip: Dallas Kosher certified with Mashgiach on site. Closed Friday afternoon through Saturday for Shabbat. Reservations accepted by phone for large groups.
Vegan Creole and Southern fusion$$bishop-artsWed-Fri 11:30am-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-7pm, Mon-Tue closed
Bishop Arts vegan restaurant drawing on Southern and Creole traditions: gumbo with okra and greens, Cajun coconut ramen, BBQ jackfruit tacos, and crispy cauliflower wings entirely plant-based.
Order: BBQ jackfruit tacos; Cajun coconut ramen; crispy glazed brussels sprouts
Tip: One of the few vegan restaurants in Dallas with a genuine Creole influence. Weekend brunch draws a loyal crowd; arrive before noon to avoid waits.
Vietnamese vegan$lake-highlandsMon 10am-7pm, Tue closed, Wed-Sun 10am-7pm
All-vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Lake Highlands inside Hong Kong supermarket, serving pho, banh mi, and com tam made entirely with plant-based proteins. One of the most authentic vegan Vietnamese menus in North Texas.
Order: Vegan pho with mushroom broth; lemongrass tofu banh mi; com tam with grilled soy protein
Tip: Located inside Hong Kong supermarket at the back. The mushroom pho broth is made from scratch daily. Cash preferred. Combine with a Walnut St Asian grocery run.
Indian vegetarian temple restaurant$lakewoodTue-Fri 11:30am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-3pm and 5:30pm-9pm
Hare Krishna temple restaurant and bakery in East Dallas serving buffet-style Indian vegetarian cooking without meat, eggs, onion, or garlic. A serene garden patio and genuine spiritual hospitality create an experience unlike any other in Dallas.
Order: Buffet lunch (priced by weight); fresh barfi dessert; sesame halwa
Tip: Buffet by the pound only. No meat, no eggs, no onion, no garlic in any dish. The garden patio on the temple grounds is available in good weather. Arrive before noon for the best selection.
Elevated tacos with vegetarian options$$deep-ellumTue-Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon closed
Deep Ellum taco destination from chef Regino Rojas with an intentional vegetarian menu including mushroom, zucchini blossom, and squash fillings on house-made heirloom corn tortillas. The vegetarian program is as serious as the meat menu.
Order: Huitlacoche (corn truffle) taco; mushroom de temporada; zucchini blossom with queso fresco
Tip: The vegetarian menu rotates seasonally. Ask the server for the current off-menu vegetable filling when you arrive. The corn truffle (huitlacoche) filling is the most distinctive in the city.
