Happy hour food deals in Dallas that are actually worth it (updated March 2026)
Most "happy hours" are just $2 off a $14 drink. Here are the ones where the FOOD deals make it worth going.
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Eating my way through DFW one neighborhood at a time. Oak Cliff roots.
Most "happy hours" are just $2 off a $14 drink. Here are the ones where the FOOD deals make it worth going.
Eating out with kids in DFW doesn't have to be Chili's every time. Here are spots with great food AND kid-friendly vibes.
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.
Planning a date in DFW? Here's every tier of date night, ranked. Impress-them tier ($100+ for two): - Uchi Dallas (Uptown) — Sit at the bar, order a la carte. Intimate, world-class food.
Inflation hits different when you're trying to eat out on a budget. Here are 20 meals under $10 in DFW that are actually good.
DFW's food truck scene doesn't get enough credit. Here are the ones worth tracking down. Must-find: Easy Slider — Gourmet sliders. The Rancher (beef + smoked gouda + onion ring) is perfect.
2025 was rough for the DFW restaurant scene. Here are the closings that hurt the most. The ones that stung: - Lucia (Bishop Arts) — David Uygur's Italian masterpiece. Closed after 12 years.
March 2026 openings are stacked. Here's what's worth your time and money. Tatsu (Knox-Henderson) - Japanese izakaya concept from a former Uchi sous chef - Small plates, natural wine, omakase counter...
After years of eating across the metroplex, here's my pick for the single best restaurant in each cuisine category. BBQ: Cattleack Barbeque (Farmers Branch) — Thu-Sat only. Ribs.
Finally went to Uchi Dallas (2817 Maple Ave, Uptown). Here's the honest breakdown. What we ordered (2 people, $340 total with tip): - Hama chili (yellowtail + ponzu + thai chili): $19 — Incredible.
Went to Meso Maya (Deep Ellum, 2730 Commerce St) last weekend. A meal for two with drinks came to $78 before tip. I remember when this was a $40 dinner.
The DFW pizza scene has exploded. Here's a breakdown of the top contenders. Neapolitan style: - Cane Rosso (Deep Ellum, 2612 Commerce St + multiple) — The Honey Bastard (soppressata + hot honey +...
I've been doing brunch every Saturday or Sunday for two years straight. Here's the definitive list.
If you only eat in Uptown and Deep Ellum, you're missing the best food in the metroplex. Richardson's Chinatown district along Belt Line Rd between Greenville and Plano Rd is a goldmine.
The BBQ debate never ends in DFW. I've eaten at every major spot multiple times. Here's where things actually stand.
I spent six months eating tacos across Dallas-Fort Worth, hitting every neighborhood from Oak Cliff to Richardson. Here's my ranking.
Pecan Lodge has been the most famous BBQ spot in Dallas for a decade. But is it still worth it? I went last weekend to find out.
This topic has been generating a lot of conversation online. Multiple people are weighing in with strong opinions about how this affects Austin specifically. The general sentiment seems positive.
Went to Meso Maya (Deep Ellum, 2730 Commerce St) last weekend. A meal for two with drinks came to $78 before tip. I remember when this was a $40 dinner.
March 2026 openings are stacked. Here's what's worth your time and money. Tatsu (Knox-Henderson) - Japanese izakaya concept from a former Uchi sous chef - Small plates, natural wine, omakase counter...
Instead of tracking individual trucks, go where they gather. Here are the best food truck parks in DFW.
KHOU is covering a story with local implications for Houston. Worth a read if you're in the area. Full details at the link. Source: KHOU --- How do you feel about this?
2025 was rough for the DFW restaurant scene. Here are the closings that hurt the most. The ones that stung: - Lucia (Bishop Arts) — David Uygur's Italian masterpiece. Closed after 12 years.
Local coverage from KENS 5 highlights a story getting attention in San Antonio. The details are still developing — follow the source link for the latest.
Finally went to Uchi Dallas (2817 Maple Ave, Uptown). Here's the honest breakdown. What we ordered (2 people, $340 total with tip): - Hama chili (yellowtail + ponzu + thai chili): $19 — Incredible.
I spent six months eating tacos across Dallas-Fort Worth, hitting every neighborhood from Oak Cliff to Richardson. Here's my ranking.
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