This isn’t your standard Mexican-American restaurant buried in a suburban strip mall. Wild Salsa sits smack in the middle of downtown, across from the lush grass, sculptures and dog walkers of Main Street Garden. Serving up great tacos priced from $2.50 to $3.50 apiece and clever sides, like dressed-up elotes and black bean cakes, the […]
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On approach, this spot has straight sports-bar vibes. TVs deck the walls, all tuned into a game; wings and Philly cheesesteaks are heavy hitters on the menu. However, you should start with a salad, which would be odd at a sports bar, right? That’s the first sign that something here is “different.” The bowl of […]
Willie D’s is a laid back Knox-Henderson ice house with elevated bar food and oysters. The walls are loaded with photos of Texas country musicians. And the drinks are lovely. Any of their burgers will hit the spot. Be sure to get an order of Slutty Fries, which comes topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, chives, […]
Windmills is the Dallas area’s most eclectic new venue for eating, drinking and, well, everything else. Windmills is a craft brewery, jazz club, Indian restaurant, art book library, cocktail bar, steakhouse and picnic spot all packed into one building which declares itself, accurately, a “Total Environment.” Lamb seekh kebabs marinate with Kashmiri peppers before going […]
Burgers here start at $10, and a double with bacon combo will run you a full $20 – not for bougie reasons, but because it’s so much food. Wingfield’s has challenge-level servings. We ordered a double with bacon just to show the kids, “See there? That’s how they do it at Wingfield’s,” and they’ll always […]
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Winner’s is a definite winner when it comes to barbecue. It easily ranks as one of North DFW’s best barbecue joints, but don’t judge based on looks. Start with a two-meat plate, which includes generous servings of delectable meat. We loved the brisket and ribs, served along with beans, mustard potato salad and several slices […]
Richard Ellman, the founder of Wits Steakhouse, was born in coastal South Africa and both of his parents were born there as well. He went back to his family roots for inspiration for this spot. For starters, there’s biltong, which is South African beef jerky, a tenderloin carpaccio, bone marrow and bacon jam, oyster Rockefeller […]
Wok Star offers a range of authentic Chinese dishes and hand-pulled la mian noodles in the ambiance of Top 40 hits. The space has a bright red aesthetic with paintings of icons like David Bowie, Lady Gaga and more. Cocktails reference rock stars too; The sweet I’m Too Sexy is made with Deep Eddy lime […]
If you’re looking for a bit of a country vibe, a pool table and, perhaps, a small stage for some guitar picking, meet The Wounded Ostrich. Located in Deep Ellum, this spot is a tall funny bird amid a bunch of chickens. A dive the day it was born, this low-key watering hole is a […]
Wow Donuts and Drips is now open on Lovers Lanes, across from the new Odelay Mexican food restaurant and Eatzi’s. This is Wow’s second location – the flagship in Frisco opened in 2017. They make from-scratch doughnuts in small batches every few hours and rotate in dozens of new flavors throughout the year. It’s more […]
Owner and brewmaster Aaron Garcia leads the Small Beer Works team behind the stellar brews, cocktails and mocktails at Fair Park’s Wriggly Tin. Immerse yourself in some good ole day drinking at Wriggly Tin with a host of stellar house drink options: The Black Pepper Pils (an airy pilsner of black peppercorn, coriander and orange […]
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Written By the Seasons is a beautiful restaurant in the center of the Bishop Arts District serving a seasonally adjusted menu focused on farm fresh fare, with an emphasis on vegetables. When the weather is nice, the dining room doors open to a large patio dotted with tables. The full bar has a carefully selected […]
Wu Wei Din, a spot with Taiwanese roots, has some of the best noodles, wontons and soups in the area. Over the past few years they have expanded, adding a second location in Plano and one in Lewisville. Many of the regulars are devotees of pork chop fried rice – a decent bowl of fried […]
Well-traveled diners will immediately notice that the name of Xi’an Yummy Foods bears a resemblance to a certain well-loved chain from the New York City area. Certain dishes at the New York institution are, alas, both more flavorful and more photogenic. But Dallas was desperately lacking in cumin lamb noodles, and now we’re not, so […]
With brick arches, ironwork and candlelit tables, the main dining room is as steakhouse as steakhouse gets. The patio with Texas Live Oaks offers a more casual setting. Diners can enjoy a glass from the wine menu split into “Old World” and “New World” sections as well as items from chef/owner Tony Street’s extensive game […]
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Yao Fuzi serves a well-tempered genus of Shanghainese, the distinctive sustenance of Shanghai. It’s suffused with slivers of Mandarin and even Japanese to help keep it aloft in the flow of the mainstream. And it is without a doubt one of the most rewarding Chinese dining experiences in North Texas. You can savor fried calamari […]
This over-the-top delicious dessert bar offers a variety of different dinner desserts like ice cream, edible cookie dough and sundaes in lactose-laden and vegan varieties. But just like the name implies its milkshakes are the star attraction. Each of its specialty milkshakes is served in a pint jar (not a glass, an actual jar) with […]
This downtown spot is a whiskey and craft beer with a side of hockey and amazing soul-filling bar food. It’s got dive bar grit and is somewhat of a hidden gem in downtown. Fill up on dishes like the smoked meatloaf plate with house ground beef, gravy, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The sandwiches […]