The restaurants worth a reservation in Dallas, from neighbourhood bistros to the new classics.
The restaurants worth the trip in Dallas: bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.
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Order Beef brisket by the pound, beef rib on Saturdays while supplies last.
The Deep Ellum BBQ institution that made Dallas a serious stop on every national list. Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork in a lively brick room on Main St.
Order House-cured salumi board; foie gras-stuffed prunes; housemade cacio e pepe.
Chef David Uygur's chef-owned Italian in Bishop Arts, where the pasta is made daily and every salumi is hand-cured. Open tue-sat 6pm-10pm, closed sun-mon.
Order Texas pecans with fried Castelvetrano olives; shrimp spaghetti; Meyer lemon tart.
The neighbourhood bistro Knox-Henderson deserves: small room, warm service, a Bib Gourmand, and a menu that borrows from France and Italy, dinner only.
7 of the restaurants on this list are in Deep Ellum. So are these tours and tastings.
Viator · 2.5 h
Eat your way through Deep Ellum, where legendary music, bold food and street art come together in one distinctly Dallas experience. Enjoy 8 generous tastings at 4 rest...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste the bold flavors of Texas in Dallas’ Deep Ellum. Enjoy BBQ brisket, Texas chili, biscuits, pie, and more while exploring the city’s street art, music culture, an...
Musement · 3 hours
Bold Texas flavour meets rich local heritage on this intimate tasting experience through one of the most storied neighbourhoods in Dallas. With a local guide leading t...
Order Seasonal small plates that change monthly; the pork belly with lemongrass is a recurring standout.
A Lakewood neighbourhood restaurant with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands and a farm-driven menu that blends Vietnamese flavours with French technique.
Order Wood-burning oven white clam pizza; ravioli of Maine lobster.
A Michelin-listed Highland Park Italian with a wood-burning oven producing some of the city's best pizza and a pasta programme that keeps the room full.
Order Brisket tacos, the dish that earned Mia's citywide loyalty. Cheese enchiladas with chili con carne.
Operating since 1981, Mia's serves the brisket tacos that became a Dallas archetype. Located in Uptown. Open mon-sat 11am-9:30pm, sun 11am-9pm.
Order Cheese enchiladas with chili gravy. The combination plate that opened in 1918.
Founded 1918 by Mike Martinez, El Fenix is the oldest Tex-Mex chain in the US, credited with formalising the enchilada-chili-gravy combination plate Dallas.
Order Shoulder clod cooked 18-20 hours over post-oak. Brisket with no sauce on butcher paper.
The Dallas outpost of the Lockhart BBQ tradition, run by descendants of the original Kreuz Market bloodline. Open sun-thu 11am-9pm, fri-sat 11am-10pm.
Order Al pastor tacos at the counter; if you can get into Purepecha, the eight-course tasting menu at $150.
Street tacos at the counter and, through a separate entrance, Purepecha: a prix-fixe tasting menu built on ancient Mexican techniques and corn imported.
Order Smoked pork chop, a cut most Dallas BBQ joints skip. Beef brisket by the half-pound.
A Design District lunch institution that closes when the meat runs out. The smoked pork chop has built a cult following since the restaurant opened.
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Order Blue corn pancakes with cajeta drizzle; weekend brunch tasting menu.
Chef Matt Balke's Bishop Arts neighbourhood restaurant in the former Bolsa space. Priced at $$$. Kitchen leans new american. At 614 W Davis St.
Order Steak frites; croque-monsieur at lunch.
The all-day French brasserie from Culinary Director Bruno Davaillon and co-founder Stephan Courseau, opened in Preston Center in June 2025. Located in Uptown.
Order Cheese enchiladas with chili gravy. The combination plate is the reason regulars drive across the city.
An Oak Cliff Tex-Mex hole-in-the-wall on W Illinois Avenue, serving loyal customers since 1949. Open mon-thu 8am-10pm, fri-sat 8am-11pm, sun 8am-10pm.
Order Brisket; burnt ends on Fridays; house-made sausage.
The Dallas location of the family-run Richardson BBQ favourite, opened in 2025 near Inwood Village in the former Sonny Bryan's space. Located in Uptown.
Order Breakfast tacos at opening; the slow-braised fillings that change with what the kitchen has sourced.
A chef-driven Lake Highlands taqueria that doubles as one of the best breakfast spots in Dallas. Priced at $$. Kitchen leans mexican taqueria.
Order Akaushi Wagyu brisket. The Toddfather sandwich. Crack cake for dessert.
A suburban BBQ legend open just three days a week. Akaushi Wagyu brisket and Duroc pork, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a Texas Monthly Top 50 ranking.
Order Pan con tomate with jamón. The Spanish wine list is one of the largest in the US.
A relaxed Knox-Henderson tapas bar with a Spanish wine list of over 400 bottles and a patio that fills on warm evenings. Kitchen leans spanish tapas.
Order Chicken and waffles. The coffee programme is serious enough to visit before the brunch rush.
The Bishop Arts all-day cafe that holds its ground regardless of what opens around it. Kitchen leans american all-day. Open mon-sat 7am-10pm, sun 7am-9pm.
Order Oaxacan tacos with slow-cooked meats. The mezcal and agave cocktail list.
A Deep Ellum institution where a serious mezcal programme and Oaxacan-style tacos feed the late-night crowd until 2am, every night the kitchen.
Order Hungarian comfort food snacks alongside the eclectic cocktail menu. Gothic atmosphere included.
A Deep Ellum bar with dark Gothic architecture, a Hungarian-inflected food menu, and cocktails that run from classic to house-specific until 2am.
Order Rotating weekly taco; Nashville hot chicken taco for heat.
The Deep Ellum anchor of the Dallas late-night taco scene, open until 4am on Friday and Saturday. Creative taco combinations, a weekly rotating special.
Order French toast; fried egg sandwich; the full breakfast plate at 3am.
The 24-hour Deep Ellum diner open from Wednesday through Sunday, feeding musicians, bartenders, and anyone who needs a meal at 3am without needing a reason.
Order Suadero or al pastor tacos at $1.50 each. Order ten and do not share.
Dallas street taco at its baseline best: $1.50 per taco, suadero and al pastor off the spit, counter service, and plastic trays. Located in Deep Ellum.
Order Shawarma plate; the New York street food-inspired halal rice bowl.
A Greenville Ave halal Mediterranean counter open until 4am every night, drawing the post-bar crowd and the neighbourhood regulars alike. Priced at $.
Order Shawarma plate; the mezze bar with hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush.
A Knox Street Lebanese institution with a full halal certification, serving mezze, shawarma, and grilled meats in a room that works equally well for a quick.
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