The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Dallas | Mid-Cities

1. • Smoke'N Ash BBQ 70

   • Unforgettable Tex-Ethiopian BBQ Shop
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2022

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Fasicka Hicks and Patrick Hicks | Semifinalist

   3. Eater Dallas
      The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

   
   

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   • 5904 S Cooper St, Ste 110, Arlington, TX | Mid-Cities
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Starship Bagel 51

   • Authentic NY-Style Bagel Shop
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

   2. Bon Appétit
      The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

   
   

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   • 1108 W Main St, Lewisville, TX | Mid-Cities
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Simply South 48

   • Southern Indian (Vegetarian) Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2024

   2. Texas Monthly
      Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2025 | Honorable Mentions

   
   

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   • 1001 Macarthur Park Dr, Irving, TX | Mid-Cities

4. • Zavala's Barbecue 40

   
   

   1. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #40

   2. Dallas Observer
      Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

   
   

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   • 421 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX | Mid-Cities

5. • Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine 40

   • Chinese
   
   

   1. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #41

   2. Dallas Observer
      Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

   
   

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   • 2505 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX | Mid-Cities

6. • Sanjh Restaurant 40

   
   

   1. Eater Dallas
      The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

   2. D Magazine
      The Best New Restaurants in Dallas

   
   

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   • 5250 N O'Connor Blvd, Ste 146, Irving, TX | Mid-Cities

7. • Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q 23

   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Arnulfo Sánchez III | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 906 Jean St, Grapevine, TX | Mid-Cities

8. • Doña Maria 23

   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Anais Paniagua and Iris Rojas | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 8140 N MacArthur Blvd, Unit 130, Irving, TX | Mid-Cities

9. • Smoke'N Ash BBQ 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 5904 S Cooper St, Unit 110, Arlington, TX | Mid-Cities

10. • Mr. Max 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3028 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX | Mid-Cities

11. • Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice 20

    • Approachable Texas/Philly BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas

    
    

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    • 209 S Washington St, Pilot Point, TX | Mid-Cities

12. • Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | Chili

    
    

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    • 423 S Main St, Grapevine, TX | Mid-Cities

13. • Peak Restaurant and Bar 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3401 W Airport Fwy #110, Irving, TX | Mid-Cities