Deep Ellum has the highest concentration of good restaurants in DFW. Here's the complete guide.
Don't miss:
- Pecan Lodge (2702 Main St) — BBQ. Hot Mess. Line forms at 10 AM.
- Revolver Taco Lounge (2720 Main St) — Best tacos in Dallas.
- Cane Rosso (2612 Commerce St) — Best pizza in Dallas.
- Terry Black's (3025 Main St) — Beef ribs the size of your head.
- Meso Maya (2730 Commerce St) — Interior Mexican. Mole flights.
Hidden gems most people walk past:
- Monkey King Noodle Co (2933 Main St) — Hand-pulled noodles. Dan dan noodles are $12 and life-changing.
- Off The Bone (1734 N Haskell Ave) — BBQ with soul food sides. Mac and cheese is the best in DFW.
- Radical Research Brewing — Not technically a restaurant but their beer + rotating food collabs are elite.
Late night (after 10 PM):
- Angry Dog — Dogs and beer. No frills.
- Pepe & Mito's (2911 Elm St) — Tex-Mex open late. Queso is addictive.
Coffee/breakfast:
- Murray Street Coffee (103 Murray St) — Best coffee shop in Deep Ellum. Pastries rotate.
Skip: The tourist-trap oyster bar near Main. You know which one. Overpriced, underwhelming.
Sources:
- Eater Dallas — "Deep Ellum Restaurant Guide"
- D Magazine — Deep Ellum dining coverage
- Google Reviews — all locations verified
- Dallas Observer — Deep Ellum features
Murray Street Coffee is the correct answer for Deep Ellum AM. That cold brew on a Sunday morning before the crowds arrive is perfection.