Burger House

Open since 1951, this landmark is the oldest Dallas burger joint, where you can get hamburgers, hot dogs, flavored Cokes, shakes or malts.

Burger Island 2

If we were stranded on a desert island, the meal we’d likely be left longing for is, without a doubt, a nice juicy burger. With that in mind, Burger Island in Richardson seems appropriately named, despite its lack of proximity to any major bodies of water. Hidden in a strip mall behind a Taco Bell, […]

Burnt BBQ & Tacos

This concept is owned by the same group that manages Dock Local. They started this spot during the pandemic as a barbecue to-go spot. When they consistently sold out, they decided to go full bore and open a restaurant. Their ground coffee rubbed smoked brisket has a deep flavor and goes beautifully on their tacos […]

Bushi Bushi

Bushi Bushi is a quaint dim sum restaurant that opened in 2021. They offer a broad range of dim sum, plus a menu of entrees. Robots run orders out to tables, making for a unique experience. The crispy shrimp balls and char siu and sure shots here. Plus be sure to get a an order […]

Buzzbrews Kitchen

In his 24/7 breakfast and lunch standby, owner Omar Zuniga offers stick-to-your-ribs grub (even the vegetarian options) to a customer base that skews toward the hipster, the scenester and the coffee-loving conversationalist, all of whom are attracted to the retro-diner feel and the aforementioned hearty food in this sliver of a place. In other words, […]

Buzzbrews Kitchen

Owner Omar Zuniga offers stick-to-your-ribs grub (even the vegetarian options) to a customer base that skews towards the hipster, the scenester and the coffee-loving conversationalist, all of whom are attracted to the classy retro-diner feel and the hearty food. In other words, it’s a lively, busy joint, particularly for those who enjoy a free wi-fi […]

Buzzbrews Kitchen

Owner Omar Zuniga offers stick-to-your-ribs grub (even the vegetarian options) to a customer base that skews towards the hipster, the scenester and the coffee-loving conversationalist, all of whom are attracted to the classy retro-diner feel and the hearty food. In other words, it’s a lively, busy joint, particularly for those who enjoy a free wi-fi […]

Byblos

If there’s a better lunch buffet to be had in Fort Worth, we haven’t found it. Byblos lays out a delicious spread of Lebanese and Middle Eastern specialties in the Stockyards, including chicken roasted in lemon juice and herbs; a savory rice dish, Dajaj Bil Riz, with chunks of chicken, finely ground sirloin and a […]

C. Senor

The Cubano sandwich at the little Oak Cliff hut is fantastic. The roast pork is shredded to strings and fatty and juicy. The ham is sliced thick, the cheese is melty and those pickles tag-team the taste buds with a healthy dose of mustard for a much needed punch of acid. Despite it’s Caribbean flavor, […]

C.T.’s Real Deal BBQ

The longstanding Hardeman’s is now owned by Cory Toney, though he kept the old brick pit, the hickory wood and several veteran staffers. The brisket is rich with smoke, just as Hardeman’s fans remember. But C.T. added soul food to the list, from acquired tastes (think chitlins) to some of the city’s best catfish.

Cabritos Los Cavazos

Cabritos is the star at the only full-on Monterrey-style, goat-grilling show in the Dallas area. Stare through the glass kitchen wall at the massive pit, above which goat legs, shoulders and ribcages stand like planted flags, then feast on one of the cuts alongside charro beans and the restaurant’s excellent salsas. Few make-your-own-taco experiences in […]

Cadot

Jean-Marie Cadot cooks up some impressive French-New American dishes at this North Dallas destination. His version of escargot, riding in a Pernod-spiked sauce, ranks amongst the best in Dallas. The homemade terrines are memorable, and most other dishes will at least set you to talking – although at review time they were still working out […]

Café Brazil

The original Café Brazil Lakewood location may be lost to history, but its colonies, with eclectic interior designs and attentive staff, live on throughout DFW. There’s even a restaurant all the way out in McKinney! It is a well-loved and critically acclaimed local chain that specializes in hearty, inexpensive breakfasts, gourmet roasted coffee from a […]

Café Brazil

The original Café Brazil Lakewood location may be lost to history, but its colonies, with eclectic interior designs and attentive staff, live on throughout DFW. There’s even a restaurant all the way out in McKinney! It is a well-loved and critically acclaimed local chain that specializes in hearty, inexpensive breakfasts, gourmet roasted coffee from a […]

Café Express

“Great food fast,” is how the owners (Houston chef Robert Del Grande of Cafe Annie and Lonnie Shiller) like to describe this upscale counter service establishment with nine locations in Houston and Dallas. And it hits home. The “oasis,” a table in the center of the restaurant with jars of olives, pickles, capers, cornichons, shredded […]

Café Istanbul

Dallas’ most popular Turkish restaurant opens in the suburbs, and it’s even better than the original. Designer space and classic Mediterranean fare, from dolmas to the famous Iskender Kebap.