Saint Michael's Farmers Market is a food market in Knox Henderson, Dallas.
Editorially verified May 25, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Empire Baking sourdough if available; seasonal stone fruit box (July-August); goat cheese from Texas farmstead
Tip: Runs April through September only. Small parking lot; park on Douglas Ave side streets.
Address: 8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas, TX 75225
Anchor of the DFW Asian food corridor: a massive supermarket and food court with Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and South Asian vendors all under one roof.
Order: Vietnamese pho from the food court; South Asian curry snacks; fresh-made Chinese bakery items
Tip: 30 minutes from central Dallas in Grand Prairie. Combine with a visit to the Vietnamese restaurant corridor on Parker Rd in Plano for a full afternoon.
Oak Cliff's most comprehensive Latin American supermarket with an in-house tortilleria, carnitas counter, fresh-made tamales. Open daily 7am-10pm.
Order: Fresh-pressed corn tortillas from the tortilleria counter; weekend carnitas by the pound; house-made tamales
Tip: Weekend mornings draw the neighborhood community for fresh tortillas warm off the press.
H-E-B's premium specialty grocery concept with an extensive prepared foods section, in-store restaurant, international cheese counter. Located in Uptown.
Order: International cheese counter sample and board; house-made sushi platters.
Tip: The hot bar and prepared food sections are excellent for a quick gourmet lunch. The cheese counter staff are knowledgeable and will guide pairings.
Sunday-only Lakewood farmers market at Lakewood Tower operating year-round, with a focused selection of local produce, artisan baked goods. Family-friendly.
Order: Seasonal produce pick; local honey; artisan jam or preserves
Tip: Runs all year every Sunday morning. A good starting point before Sunday brunch at nearby Mot Hai Ba. The market closes at 1pm sharp.
The most concentrated Vietnamese grocery, bakery, and restaurant corridor in North Texas, with banh mi shops, pho houses, Vietnamese dessert cafes.
Order: Banh mi from a strip-mall bakery; com tam (broken rice) with grilled pork; Vietnamese coffee
Tip: Multiple strip malls contain overlapping Vietnamese food options. Begin at Pho Pasteur or a banh mi shop, then explore the grocery stores for supplies.
The largest state fair in the country with 200+ food vendors serving deep-fried experiments, Big Tex Choice Award winners, and Texas BBQ. At 3809 Grand Ave.
Order: Big Tex Choice Award winner (savory and sweet categories); Fletcher's Corny Dogs; fried butter (if available).
Tip: Purchase discount tickets in advance. Come on a weekday for shorter queues.
