The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Dallas

1. • Ruins 21

   
   

   1. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #14

   
   

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   • 2653 Commerce St, Dallas, TX | Central

2. • Barsotti's Fine Food and Liqueurs 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Dallas Observer
      Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

   
   

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   • 4208 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX | North

3. • Mercat Bistro 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 2501 N Harwood St, Unit 225, Dallas, TX | North

4. • Crown Block 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX | Central

5. • Caterina's 21

   
   

   1. Texas Monthly
      Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2023 | Honorable Mentions

   
   

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   • 128 E Exchange Ave, Unit 620, Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth

6. • Written By The Seasons 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater Dallas
      The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

   
   

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   • 380 Melba St, Dallas, TX | West

7. • Paris Coffee Shop 21

   
   

   1. Texas Monthly
      Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2023 | Honorable Mentions

   
   

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   • 704 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth

8. • Stock & Barrel 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 316 W Davis St, Dallas, TX | West

9. • Knox Bistro 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 3230 Knox St Unit 140 Dallas, TX | North

10. • Naminohana 21

    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2024 | Honorable Mentions

    
    

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    • 5521 Greenville Ave, Unit 111, Dallas, TX | East

11. • Stillwell's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2575 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX | North

12. • Sushi Kozy 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2000 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

13. • Mister Charles 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3219 Knox St, Dallas, TX | North

14. • Written by the Seasons 20

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 380 Melba St, Dallas, TX | West

15. • Mike's Chicken 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 7752 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX | North

16. • Harwood Arms 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2823 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX | North

17. • Highland Noodles 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #39

    
    

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    • 9188 Prestmont Pl, Unit 110, Frisco, TX | North Suburbs

18. • Hola Café 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 413 N Tyler St, Dallas, TX | West

19. • Ichigoh Ramen Lounge 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #50

    
    

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    • 2724 Commerce St, Dallas, TX | Central

20. • Jamaican Cook Shop 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2033 Military Pkwy, Ste 104A, Mesquite, TX | North Suburbs

21. • Jimmy's Food Store 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 4901 Bryan St, Dallas, TX | Central

22. • Jonathon's Diner 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1619 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX | West

23. • JuJu's Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 6038 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX | East

24. • Kendall Karsen’s Upscale Soul Food 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 907 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

25. • Kitchen + Kocktails 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1933 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

26. • Pecan Lodge 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

27. • Velvet Taco 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | Chicken Tikka Taco

    
    

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    • 2556 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

28. • Koryo Korean BBQ 20

    • Korean BBQ
    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #35

    
    

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    • 2560 Royal Ln #105, Dallas, TX | North

29. • La Calle Doce Oak Cliff 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 415 W Twelfth St, Dallas, TX | West

30. • LDU Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 9005 Garland Rd #100, Dallas, TX | East

31. • Limon's 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3105 W Davis St, Dallas, TX | West

32. • Loro 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 14999 Montfort Dr, Dallas, TX | North Suburbs

33. • Loro 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1812 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX | Central

34. • Lucia Dallas 20

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #2

    3. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 287 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX | West

35. • Ly Food Market 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 4440 W Illinois Ave #400a, Dallas, TX | West

36. • La Casita Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 5801 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX | East

37. • Mr. Max 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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

38. • Mr. Max 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 800 N Coit Rd #2550B, Richardson, TX | North Suburbs

39. • Namo 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3699 McKinney Ave, Unit 305, Dallas, TX | Central

40. • National Anthem 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2130 Commerce St 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX | Central

41. • Miss Pasta 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The Best New Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3613 Shire Blvd, Unit 100, Richardson, TX | North Suburbs

42. • Niwa Japanese BBQ 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2939 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

43. • Chilangos Tacos 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4012 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

44. • Ookuma Japanese Burger 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Texas, Reyna Duong | Nominee

    2. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1902 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

45. • Opening Bell Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1409 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

46. • Parigi 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #42

    
    

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    • 3311 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX | North

47. • Masume 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2330 Flora St, Unit 100, Dallas, TX | Central

48. • Peak Restaurant and Bar 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2901 Fair Dr #190, Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth

49. • 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

50. • Pizzeria Carina 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The Best New Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 6005 Berkshire Ln, Dallas, TX | North

51. • Radici 20

    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2025 | #2

    2. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 12990 Bee St, Dallas, TX | North Suburbs

52. • Read Shop 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2730 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX | North

53. • 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

54. • Roots Southern Table 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 13050 Bee Street, Farmers Branch TX, | North Suburbs

55. • Fletcher’s Corny Dog 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 3828 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX | South Dallas

56. • 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

57. • Rex's Seafood 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX | North

58. • Even Coast 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 5463 Belt Line Rd, Ste 100, Dallas, TX | North Suburbs

59. • San Pedro's 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2445 W NW Hwy #102, Dallas, TX | North

60. • Terry Black's Barbecue 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2926 W Seventh St, Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth

61. • El Fenix 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1601 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX | North

62. • Slow and Steady Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1805 S Edgefield Ave, Dallas, TX | West

63. • Southside Steaks and Cakes 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3125 Al Lipscomb Way, Dallas, TX | South Dallas

64. • Burger Schmurger 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1804 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX | North

65. • Pangea Restaurant & Bar 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 6309 N President George Bush Hwy, Unit 8101, Garland, TX | North Suburbs

66. • Al Biernat's 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX | North

67. • Sugar & Sage Bakery 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 4314 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX | North

68. • Sushi Robata 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 4727 Frankford Rd #313, Dallas, TX | North Suburbs

69. • Swank 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1115 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX | West

70. • Tacos El Metro 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The Best New Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3720 Walnut Hill Ln #117, Dallas, TX | North

71. • Tango Room 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1617 Hi Line Dr Suite 250, Dallas, TX | Central

72. • TEN Ramen 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1888 Sylvan Ave #F100, Dallas, TX | West

73. • The Mayor's House By Selda 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 635 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX | West

74. • The Meteor Dallas 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1950 Hi Line Dr, Dallas, TX | Central

75. • The POT Baked Potato Bar 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1639 South Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

76. • The Saint 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2633 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

77. • Thunderbird Pies 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 7328 Gaston Ave #110, Dallas, TX | East

78. • Keller's Hamburgers 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 10554 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX | North

79. • Kumar's Plano 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3948 Legacy Dr, #112, Plano, TX | North Suburbs

80. • Slow Bone 20

    • Extensive Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas

    
    

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    • 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX | North

81. • Wayward Coffee Co. 20

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2025 Irving Blvd, Unit 102, Dallas, TX | Central

82. • Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge 20

    • Greek
    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The Best New Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 5757 W Lovers Ln, Ste 101, Dallas, TX | North

83. • TJ's Seafood Market 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX | North

84. • Williams Chicken 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | Crispy Fried Chicken

    
    

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    • 4875 Sunnyvale St, Dallas, TX | South Dallas

85. • Town Hearth 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

86. • Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | Chopped Meat Sandwich

    
    

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    • 2202 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX | North

87. • Yia Yia's House of Gyros 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2435 Ridge Rd, Unit 109, Rockwall, TX | East Suburbs

88. • Vidorra 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | “Trashcan” Style Nachos

    
    

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    • 2642 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

89. • Yia Yia's House of Gyros 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 904 E Davis St, Unit 400, Mesquite, TX | North Suburbs

90. • La Me 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 9780 Walnut St, Unit 140, Dallas, TX | East

91. • Uchiko 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 7801 Windrose Ave Unit H150 Plano, TX | North Suburbs

92. • Mariano's Hacienda Ranch 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 6300 Skillman St, Dallas, TX | East

93. • Sichuan Folk 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 109 Legacy Dr, Unit 170, Plano, TX | North Suburbs

94. • Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey 20

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 141 Manufacturing St, Unit 110, Dallas, TX | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • South Polk Pizzeria 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 3939 S Polk St, Unit 527, Dallas, TX | West

96. • Smoak Town BBQ 20

    • Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas

    
    

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    • 107 Elmhurst Ln, Fate, TX | East Suburbs

97. • B4 Barbeque & Boba 20

    • Sweet Texas-Style BBQ Shop/Boba Shop
    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas

    
    

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    • 1100 N Third St, Mabank, TX | East Suburbs

98. • Sabar BBQ 20

    • Colorful Texas-Style/Pakistani BBQ Trailer
    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas

    
    

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    • 105 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth

99. • North Texas Smoke BBQ 20

    • Impressive Texas-Style BBQ Trailer
    
    

    1. Texas Monthly
       The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas

    
    

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    • 2803 S US Highway 287, Decatur, TX | Fort Worth

100. • Al Markaz 20

     
     

     1. Dallas Observer
        Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

     
     

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     • 1205 W Trinity Mills Rd, Unit 112, Carrollton, TX | North Suburbs