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Restaurant Reviews

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Texas Roadhouse steak meal with a baked potato
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Steak? In this economy? Why Texas Roadhouse wins over this food writer and North Texas diners

By Lisa PettyMay 20, 2026

With steak prices soaring, we skipped the latest bougie opening for the longest wait in North Texas to see if the chain holds up.

Busiate al ragu della nonna Siciliane
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Review: Sicily Comes to Dallas at Caffe Lucca, With Some Kinks to Work Out

By Courtney E. SmithApril 10, 2026

Co-owner Jason Garrett has garnered this spot a lot of attention. But we went because of the other owner’s culinary ranking.

A table at Brya Zan full of several dishes
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Brya Zan: Way More Bangkok for Your Buck

By Melanie HernandezMarch 18, 2026

This Plano spot from Dallas restaurant veterans is a must-try if you’re looking for authentic flavor on a budget.

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The exterior of Local in historic Deep Ellum.
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Deep Ellum’s Chef-Driven Restaurant, LOCAL, Still Shines 23 Years Later

By Lisa PettyMarch 16, 2026

Revisiting a longtime Deep Ellum favorite, Local, reminds us why it’s been around for more than 20 years.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie
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In an Era of Jazz-Hands Restaurants, Ateliê Is the Authenticity Dallas Needs

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 16, 2026

Forget the theatrics. Ateliê is a much-needed dose of authenticity backed by culture, art and flavor, rooted in the historic Jefferson Boulevard.

Falafel at Zon Zon
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$13 Falafel: Is This New High-End Mediterranean Spot Worth the Price Hike?

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 2, 2026

This new spot next to Even Coast has a moody vibe and beautiful plates in colorful space.

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dumplings at bushi bushi
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Forget Everything Else at Bushi Bushi. Just Order the Dumplings.

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 27, 2026

The chef here brings some serious credentials as best demonstrated in the soup dumplings.

Seafood enchiladas at El Molino
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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.

Curry chicken
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Jamaica Mi Hungry Is an Island Outpost in South Dallas (with Oxtail Eggrolls)

By Simon PruittSeptember 20, 2025

Ever had an oxtail egg roll? Find some at Jamaica Mi Hungry, which makes for a spicy road trip stop.

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The hotpot conveyor belt bar
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Plano’s Revolving Hotpot Spot Is a Must-Try, Here’s a Guide for Newbies

By Sean StroudSeptember 20, 2025

If you’re looking for a new culinary adventure, assemble some friends, maybe for a birthday party, and hit the soup bar.

Wu Wei Din
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Wu Wei Din is More Than Just a Copy Cat

By Melanie HernandezMay 30, 2025

Melanie Hernandez has visited Wu Wei Din and NYC’s Din Tai Fung restaurants and offers a dish-by-dish comparison.

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El Carlos Elegante latches onto the soaring Dallas dining scene

By Chris WolfgangJuly 11, 2023

The high-end Mexican spot joins a busy field of flashy new spots in North Texas.

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Komodo: $16 water, a service fee and sitting in your neighbor’s lap. And so can you!

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 17, 2023

Komodo is one of the most anticipated restaurant openings in Dallas this year. We made reservations weeks out only to leave feeling a bit had.

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Review: Even with service missteps, Tian Tian is an authentic destination

By Chris WolfgangMarch 31, 2022

The Gold and Silver Buns here are worth the drive to the ‘burbs.

After 32 Years, Avila’s Has a Comfortable Lead as One of the Best Tex-Mex Restaurants
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After 32 Years, Avila’s Has a Comfortable Lead as One of the Best Tex-Mex Restaurants

By Nick RalloMarch 26, 2018

After more than three decades, Avila’s remains a Dallas staple.

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