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, and a queue that never entirely disappears after midnight.
Must order: Rotating weekly taco; Nashville hot chicken taco for heat.
Tip: The weekly taco rotates every Tuesday. Follow their social media on Monday nights to plan around it.
Address: 2624 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
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. The french toast at 4am is a Dallas ritual.
Order: French toast; fried egg sandwich; the full breakfast plate at 3am.
Tip: The late-night crowd fills the place between midnight and 2am. The Wednesday morning is the quietest window if you need silence with your breakfast.
Dallas street taco at its baseline best: $1.50 per taco, suadero and al pastor off the spit, counter service, and plastic trays. The most affordable meal in the city that consistently earns its space on local best-of lists.
Order: Suadero or al pastor tacos at $1.50 each. Order ten and do not share.
Tip: The Carroll Ave location is the original. Order at least eight tacos per person. The salsas are the secret.
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, open until sold out.
Order: Beef brisket by the pound, beef rib on Saturdays while supplies last.
Tip: Arrive by 11:30am on weekends; they sell out before 2pm and do not restock.
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. The french toast at 4am is a Dallas ritual.
Order: French toast; fried egg sandwich; the full breakfast plate at 3am.
Tip: The late-night crowd fills the place between midnight and 2am. The Wednesday morning is the quietest window if you need silence with your breakfast.
Dallas street taco at its baseline best: $1.50 per taco, suadero and al pastor off the spit, counter service, and plastic trays. The most affordable meal in the city that consistently earns its space on local best-of lists.
Order: Suadero or al pastor tacos at $1.50 each. Order ten and do not share.
Tip: The Carroll Ave location is the original. Order at least eight tacos per person. The salsas are the secret.
A Greenville Ave halal Mediterranean counter open until 4am every night, drawing the post-bar crowd and the neighbourhood regulars alike. New York street food sensibility applied to Dallas-sourced meats.
Order: Shawarma plate; the New York street food-inspired halal rice bowl.
Tip: Open until 4am daily, which makes it one of the best late-night halal options in the city outside of Richardson.
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 lunch or a long family dinner.
Order: Shawarma plate; the mezze bar with hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush.
Tip: The mezze spread for two is the best value in the restaurant. Order three or four cold dishes to share before the mains.
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, open until sold out.
Order: Beef brisket by the pound, beef rib on Saturdays while supplies last.
Tip: Arrive by 11:30am on weekends; they sell out before 2pm and do not restock.
Chef David Uygur's chef-owned Italian in Bishop Arts, where the pasta is made daily and every salumi is hand-cured. A Michelin Bib Gourmand and the finest Italian in DFW.
Order: House-cured salumi board; foie gras-stuffed prunes; housemade cacio e pepe.
Tip: Resy books out 2-3 weeks ahead. The short rib ragu changes monthly; ask your server what is housemade this week.
