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Observer top 50 restaurants

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

From classics and hidden gems to brand-spanking new restaurants, here is our newly minted list of 50 favorites spots in Dallas.

Chili's New Southwestern Queso

Chili’s Plays Mind Games, Brings Back Fan Favorite Item

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

Is the skillet queso the glue that holds Chili’s together.

tamales

Where to Buy Tamales By the Dozen for the Holidays

By Carly May GravleyDecember 10, 2025

The best places to order, make or competitively eat tamales in North Texas this Christmas.

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Whataburger Meal

Can Whataburger Detain You? Reddit’s Got Answers.

By Tyler DanielsDecember 9, 2025

Better act right or you might get locked in the cooler.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie

Creative Bistro, Ateliê, To Open Soon in Oak Cliff 

By Aaren ProdyDecember 9, 2025

Atelie is from chef Wyl Lima who previously was at Le Margot in Fort Worth, one of Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2024.

croissant and coffee from La Casita Bakeshop

15 Cafes Where You Can Work, Warm Up or Chill

By Danielle Beller and OthersDecember 9, 2025

Need a place to hang out, warm up, chill out or perk up? Maybe all at once. Here are our favorite coffee shops around Dallas.

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Chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman

Puerto Cocina and Bar Now Open, with Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman Consulting

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2025

This classy new Design District spot is from the same group behind Ayahuasca and Xaman cafe.

roots chicken sandwich

Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shak in Addison Now Open

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 8, 2025

Duck-fat fries are comin’ in hot in Addison.

Popular Houston Smashburger Food Truck Now Open in Dallas

Popular Houston Smashburger Food Truck Now Open in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyDecember 8, 2025

The Space City food truck decided to launch in Dallas.

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Mamani whole duck

Every Dallas Restaurant in The Michelin Guide

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 5, 2025

Want to fill up your Michelin passport? Here’s a guide to Dallas.

Nuri steakhouse dining room

2 Dallas Spots Ranked Among Best Steakhouses in North America

By Aaren ProdyDecember 4, 2025

Need a Christmas idea for your boo? How about dinner at one of the best steakhouses in America?

Devonshire Club's Mini Saganaki Burger

The November 9: New Dallas Restaurants You Need to Hit Up Now

By Aaren ProdyDecember 4, 2025

Kirin Court has expanded to Plano, and a famous burger spot and cafe have arrived in Dallas.

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Bye, Suckers: The Original Dick’s Last Resort Has Served its Last Insult

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 3, 2025

After 40 years, the bar and restaurant built on penis puns and rudeness, is done.

enchiladas at escondido

Popular Tex-Mex Patio Announces Second Location in Lower Greenville

By Carly May GravleyDecember 3, 2025

Margarita Mondays are coming to Lower Greenville.

Carmine's pepperoni pizza

Dallas Spot Named Best Hole-in-the-Wall Pizza Joint in Texas, Checks Out

By Carly May GravleyDecember 3, 2025

Sometimes the internet isn’t so bad; like when it helps us find hole-in-the-wall pizza joints.

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enchiladas at El Ranchito

The 14 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 2, 2025

After more baskets of chips and bowls of salsa than we care to count, here is the best Tex-Mex in Big D.

Ferris Wheeler's in Dallas

Every Dallas Restaurant that Closed in November 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 2, 2025

One day (like today) we’ll wish avocado toast only cost $7.

HEB exterior

H-E-B to Open New Store in Carrollton, Here’s What We Know

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 2, 2025

The new store would be at the northeast corner of Parker Road and Josey Lane.

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Photo of Polpette della nonna — wagyu beef meatballs, marinara and Tuscan basil evoo at La Stella in Dallas.

Showy New Italian Steakhouse Fills Lawry’s Space

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 2, 2025

La Stella Italian Steakhouse and Music Lounge promises steaks, authentic recipes and entertainment.

Seafood enchiladas at El Molino

El Molino Sells Glamour and a Little Bit of Mexican Food

By Courtney E. SmithDecember 1, 2025

We review El Molino, the first ‘Mexican’ restaurant from Vandelay Hospitality.

Even Coast Dining Room

Dallas and Austin Snubbed on List of Best New Restaurants. Houston, However …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 1, 2025

Houston is the lone Texas city with a new restaurant Esquire is jazzed about.

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Pappalecco Cafe Plano

Italian Cafe from San Diego Aims to Bring Authentic Taste of Italy to Plano

By Aaren ProdyNovember 28, 2025

The San Diego-born spot is celebrating 20 years by expanding to Plano. Do we all do that though?

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