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Top 100 Bars: Our Annual List of the Best Bars in Dallas, Ranked

By Desiree Gutierrez, Lauren Drewes Daniels and Lauren Durie

Jul 16, 2025

We've ranked the top dozen bars in Dallas and added new spots, all of which make Dallas an amazing place to sip and live.

Beyond Eggs Benedict: The 10 Best Brunch Restaurants in Dallas You Need to Try

By Desiree Gutierrez

Jul 12, 2025

Move over, chicken and waffles. These are anything but your basic brunches.

Cheesesteak House in Oak Cliff Is an Institution, Here's What to Order

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 11, 2025

The Padilla family has built a cheesesteak empire. The sandwiches are stellar, but the sauces pull it all together.

If You Like Piña Coladas, Try These This Summer

By Aaren Prody

Jul 10, 2025

July 10 is national piña colada day. You probably won't get caught in the rain, but they might cool you off anyway.

A Dallas Bookstore Is Selling the City’s Best Damn Fish Tacos

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 9, 2025

Did you know that Half Price Books' mothership has a cafe-restaurant-tiki lounge with a whole fried branzino?

Budget-Friendly Bites: Dallas Specialty Grocers That Dish Out Value

By Alex Gonzalez

Jul 3, 2025

Want to eat like a king, but on a pauper's budget? Hit aisle 9.

12 Best Places to Grab a Hot Dog or Glizzy in Dallas

By Carly May Gravley and Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 1, 2025

We've rounded up the best of the würst. Happy Fourth, Y'all.

Where to Watch the NBA Draft in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 25, 2025

Tonight is the NBA draft and the Dallas Mavs have the first pick. Wonder what'll happen ...

One of the Best Burgers in North Texas Is Finally Back, Here's How to Get It

By Chris Wolfgang

Jun 24, 2025

The Heritage Table in Frisco is playing with our hearts with the stingy hours on this magnificent burger. We'll take two.

The 12 Best Tacos in Dallas

By Aaren Prody

Jun 24, 2025

These are big claims to make, but someone's gotta do it.

The Observer Is Looking for Music Writers

By Eric Diep

Jun 23, 2025

Summer is here, and we're looking for music writers with the hottest takes and writing chops to back them up.

A Cocktail Bar Is Exactly What Meow Wolf Needed

By Aaren Prody

Jun 23, 2025

Looks like people really do read suggestion cards. Getting tipsy in a psychedelic wormhole is what the summer needs.

Popular South Dallas Cafe Featured on Good Morning America

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 20, 2025

We've long loved Full City Rooster, and now the whole world knows.

The 10 Best Hot Chicken Sandwiches in Dallas, Ranked

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Simon Pruitt

Jun 17, 2025

The hot chicken wave hath cometh. Left in its wake are copious amounts of spicy sandwiches and foreheads glistening with a light sweat.

A Guide to One of Dallas' Most Prolific Agave Bars (And its Happy Hour)

By Aaren Prody

Jun 14, 2025

Las Almas Rotas is one of Dallas' most prolific agave bars. Here's where to start.

The 11 Best Barbecue Spots in Dallas

By Chris Wolfgang

Jun 10, 2025

Just in time for Father's Day, we've updated our list of best barbecue in Dallas County, which includes newcomer Kafi.

Craving Louisiana Style Fried Catfish? Head to This Red Oak Spot for Top Tier

By Nick Reynolds

Jun 10, 2025

Fried catfish may seem ubiquitous, but IYKYK. And at Best Thing Flopping, they absolutely know.

The 9 Best Restaurants in Downtown Dallas

By Aaren Prody

Jun 9, 2025

Downtown Dallas is serving, and we're not just talking about the lawyers.

The Best Late Night Grub in Dallas: From Burgers to Pizza and Street Tacos

By Simon Pruitt

Jun 6, 2025

Midnight snack? Check out the Asian food scene in Carrollton, Good Side in Deep Ellum or 24/7 tacos on Greenville.

Here Are 10 Holy-Grail Options in Dallas

By Aaren Prody

Jun 5, 2025

No matter where you are in Dallas, you're likely close to something round and sweet ... that may or may not have a hole in the middle.

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