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Ruins
Latin American Mexican Dive Bar
The tequila and mezcal list at this Deep Ellum bar is long enough to constitute a philosophical commitment. Ruins leans hard into Latin culture, with original artwork on the walls and cocktails that come with actual folklore attached. The Limbo Room out back hosts live music in close quarters. It reads like a dive bar that got serious about agave spirits without losing the plot.
The awards strongest first
- D Magazine #14 · The 50 Best Restaurants
- The Infatuation The Best Bars In Dallas
- Dallas Observer The Ultimate Dallas Bar Guide
- D Magazine 2023 · Best Late-Night Eats · Best of Big D
- Dallas Observer 2023 · Best Bar Vibes · Best of Dallas
- D Magazine 2024 · Best Mexican · Best of Big D
One number, weighted & current 72
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Dorilocos
“Then turn that lust loose on the Dorilocos, nachos served in a chips bag and topped with your choice of protein (chicken tinga, al pastor, slow-cooked cabeza), plus roasted corn, queso, and salsa.”
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Smoking Mirror
“try house cocktails like the Smoking Mirror, which merges dry, fruity pisco with smoked damiana, a stimulating herb known for its aphrodisiac effects.”
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La Flor No Se Marchita
“Take the La Flor No Se Marchita (the flower that doesn’t wither), which Ruins recently explained on their instagram.”
Dallas Observer
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