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Louie's

1839 N. Henderson Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206

East Dallas & Lakewood

214-826-0505

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Hours:Tues-Wed 5:30pm-10pm, Thurs-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5:30pm-10pm, Closed Mondays
Price:$; $$
Serving: Dinner
Alcohol: Full bar
Features: Fireplace, Takeout
Parking: Free Parking
Reservations: Reservations Accepted, Reservations Not Necessary

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Longtime pizza dive has gained national fame, being featured on the Food Network. Louie's has consistently been one of the city's best pizza joints. Dark, dreary but also lively. A real honest-to-goodness dive.

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