A local’s guide to Dallas’ best BBQ, Tex-Mex, steaks and chicken-fried steak
Dallas is built on beef, smoke, gravy and queso. If you’re visiting for the World Cup, skip the tourist traps and eat like a native.
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The best tacos and taquerias in Dallas
From legendary walk-up windows in Oak Cliff to the city’s best new Mexico City-style street spots, here are our 13 favorites. For now.
Campisi’s plans August opening at Preston Royal
As the high rise debate continues, here’s something everyone can agree on: pizza.
West End reboot hammered by city’s delays
In 1928, moving a river to save the West End took two years. A convention center remodel will take five. For restauratuers,
that’s a lifetime.
Big Gulps, Waffle House, beef ribs and ranch: World Cup fans love Texas
Has anyone taken a World Cup traveler to Chuy’s for the Ranch dip and bottomless chips? They might not leave.
The layover guide: best bars & restaurants at DFW airport
Make a layover the best part of your busy travel day.
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Quarter Acre’s Drifter Series might be the best dinner ticket in town
The full season passes have already sold out, but individual tickets go on sale July 1.
First Look: G’s Cheesesteaks where bread is on ‘a whole different level’
After a humbling Dallas debut, G’s Cheesesteaks owner Giacamo Pisano is ready to show North Texas what sets his shop apart from the competition: authentic, game-changing bread.
Is Dallas a bagel desert? PopUp Bagels thinks so, opens McKinney shop
Over the last decade, Dallas has elevated its bagel game. PopUp is opening its third local shop. Will the 3-pack $15 minimum buy fly here?
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A peek inside newly opened Palladino’s, the steakhouse straight out of Grand Central Station
Joseph Palladino cut his steakhouse chops in Dallas. Now, the New Yorker is back in town with in Preston Hollow steakhouse.
Drag kings, dark bars and bowling: An actually good guide to Father’s Day in Dallas
Not only does Mike’s Gemini have the best dirty martini in the city, they also have hot dogs (and a ciggie machine).
The 13 best barbecue shops in Dallas
Just in time for Father’s Day, we’ve updated our list of best BBQ in North Texas.
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A Michelin-recognized BBQ joint is closing its rib-focused spin-off
You have until June 21 to grab a rack at Ribbee’s. After that, hopefully it won’t be long before they find a new home.
No love for Dallas at the 2026 James Beard Awards
It’s been 32 years since a Dallas chef won a competitive James Beard award.
Zavala’s Barbecue 34-day brisket marathon for World Cup fans
The Texas Monthly Top 50 bbq shop in Grand Prairie is keeping the pits burning for more than a month straight to feed international soccer crowds.
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Pangea Dallas opens second location in Trinity Groves following its downtown revival
We haven’t seen a menu yet, but we can bet it’ll be worth a trip.
Rooting for the Samurai Blue? Meet your East Dallas World Cup hang-out, the Black Swan
The cocktail den will host Team Japan-inspired World Cup pop-ups. There will be convenience store favorites and Jimmy Niwa is even coming out of retirement.
Will the World Cup be the summer hit restaurants were promised? So far, it’s a shrug
A confluence of events, including inflation, gas prices and foreign policy, have some restaurant owners skeptical
, at best.
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Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A with chef Bruno Davaillon at Georgie
We had some questions for one of Dallas most celebrated chefs: like what’s his guilty-pleasure meal and his worst kitchen disaster.
Popular State Fair of Texas concessionaire brings historic Dallas restaurant back to life
Visitors to Dallas’ FIFA Fan Festival can get an early taste of what’s on the menu at the historical Fair Park building.
A look inside the new Queen’s Head Pub in Deep Ellum: Fish and chips and a tavern mood
The new pub brings classic fish and chips and a moody tavern vibe to the legendary former Green Room space. After a first look, we’re early fans.
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The 10 best restaurants near Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, from a local
Heading to a World Cup match at Dallas Stadium? Here are the best restaurants, barbecue joints and more near the Arlington venue.