Three things give this restaurant notoriety: the outside taco window, from which customers order tacos with fresh tortillas; the bubbling Chori-Queso Fundido presented on a fajita skillet; and live music. Of course, the kitchen offers its signature grilled meats, like the pork chop, as the establishment’s name implies. Among the other menu favorites are homemade […]
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The food to order here is — you guessed it — tamales, albeit they are tamales of small stature. Among the permutations of filled and steamed corn masa are pork and jalape
Whether you’re hungover or just plain hungry, the breakfast burritos at La Victoria in East Dallas are the cure for what ails you. From the outside it looks like a run-down drive-in, but as anyone who’s ever hooked up with a “hottie” from Craigslist knows, looks can be deceiving. Grab a table or a bar […]
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Nestled into one of Dallas’ most desirable neighborhoods, this prestigious private country club is one of the oldest in the region. It’s home to a championship golf course co-designed by pro golfer Ben Crenshaw, a clubhouse with a fancy formal dining room, a wine room and a bar, a swimming pool and multiple tennis courts, […]
This just-grungy-enough East Dallas neighborhood spot is a great neighborhood bar. It’s a perfect spot to see what’s happening in the Dallas beer scene with the options to enjoy you beer there, or fill up a growler to go. They keep the full tap lest (and keg levels) online in case you want to peruse […]
For more than 50 years, Lakewood Landing is the “upscale dive” Dallasites turn to for a great burger and a neighborhood bar atmosphere that you just can’t find at many places around town these days. The Landing packs a lot of character into its small space with a pool table and jukebox that is kept […]
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Dating to 1938, Lakewood Theater is a little piece of history right smack dab in the middle of Lakewood. Its red, green and blue neon sign soars 100 feet in the air, shining like a beacon for more than 60 years. The theater retains all of its original Art Deco charm, including just a single […]
If Leela’s Wine Bar were an Airbnb host, it would definitely have super-host status. Leela’s original location on Greenville Avenue is a little bit more free-spirited than its Uptown sibling, where the mood is a touch more mature with lo-fi bass beats and dark green plush booths. At both locations, Leela’s implements a tap system, […]
What’s a coffeehouse without a witty name? This cafe is lined with law books. Paintings and sculptures further accentuate the intellectual ambiance. The dark tables and chairs, including wing chairs, continue the theme of attorney David Musslewhite’s shop, opened in 1997. The menu offers the usual cafe options — pastries, cups of java, tea, breakfast […]
This Lower Greenville staple since 2006 is known for its thoughtfully curated draught beer selection and stellar bar food, attracting both foodies and tipplers alike. Brunch on their spacious patio should certainly be on your calendar. The playlist is always great too, consisting mostly of indie rock music. Hopefully, they’ll soon be able to get […]
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Liquid Zoo owner Nell Scarborough says her establishment is “kind of like Cheers.” On a recent visit to the East Dallas neighborhood bar, located in a strip center on the corner of Skillman Street and Abrams Road, everyone seemed to know everyone else’s name, and they all sang along to the Richard Marx-esque power ballads […]