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Eating my way through DFW one neighborhood at a time. Oak Cliff roots.
DFW has quietly become one of the best BBQ metros in Texas. Here is the definitive ranking after visiting 30+ spots.
New to Texas? Here is your BBQ orientation. The meats (in order of importance): Brisket — This is the main event. Order it "moist" (fatty) not "lean" unless you hate flavor.
Everyone talks about Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts. Nobody talks about the strip malls in Garland and Mesquite that have some of the best food in the entire metroplex.
I work remote and I've done laptop sessions at every coffee shop in the metroplex. Here's the real list for people who need to be productive.
The DFW Vietnamese corridor (Garland, Richardson, east Dallas) is one of the best in the country outside of Houston and the West Coast. Here's the guide.
Sometimes you need food at 1 AM. Dallas isn't NYC but we have options. Open past midnight: - Buzzbrews (multiple) — 24 hours. Breakfast all day. Massive portions. The go-to.
Every city has restaurants that get way more hype than they deserve. Here are my DFW hot takes. Overrated (not bad, just overhyped): Mi Cocina — The mambo taxi is the only reason people go.
Dallas gets all the food press but Fort Worth is holding its own. Here's your guide to eating in Cowtown. The icons: - Joe T. Garcia's (2201 N Commerce St) — The patio. That's it. That's the draw.
Everyone clowns suburban dining but Plano and Frisco have quietly built a legit food scene. Here's the proof. Plano: - Urban Crust (Legacy, 1006 E 15th St) — Rooftop pizza.
Knox-Henderson has quietly become one of the best food streets in Dallas. Here's the guide. The anchors: - Gemma (2323 N Henderson Ave) — Italian from the Fireside Pies team. Pasta is handmade daily.
I'm Indian-American, grew up eating home-cooked Indian food, and I've been to every Indian restaurant in the metroplex. Here's the real list.
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.
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