u/taco_run_tx
Eating my way through DFW one neighborhood at a time. Oak Cliff roots.
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.
Instead of tracking individual trucks, go where they gather. Here are the best food truck parks in DFW.
DFW's cocktail scene has exploded. Here are the bars that actually make great drinks, not just pretty ones.
Keeping a running list of every notable restaurant opening and closing in DFW for 2026. Will update weekly.
I work remotely and have used 40+ DFW coffee shops as my office. Here are the ones that are actually good for WORKING, not just photos.
Fort Worth brunch is underrated because everyone assumes "brunch = Dallas." Wrong. The best: - Fixe Southern House (Sundance Square) — Southern brunch done right.
52 weekends. 52 different brunch spots in 2025. Here are the results. S Tier: - The Henry (Uptown) — Best overall brunch in Dallas.
Everyone talks about the brisket. Nobody talks about the sides. Here are the best BBQ sides in DFW. Mac and cheese: - Pecan Lodge — Creamy, smoky, perfectly cheesy. The gold standard.
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.
DFW has quietly become one of the best BBQ metros in Texas. Here is the definitive ranking after visiting 30+ spots.
You do not need to spend $5+ per taco in DFW. Here are the best tacos under $3 each. Under $2: - La Banqueta (Oak Cliff) — $1.75-2.50 per taco. Authentic street size.
Forget the restaurants. The best tacos in DFW come from trucks and stands. Here are the ones worth tracking down.
Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff is the best taco street in DFW. You can walk a mile stretch and hit 8+ taco spots. Here is the crawl I take friends on.
DFW breakfast taco game is underrated compared to Austin and San Antonio. But we have some absolute gems. Top picks: Fuel City (Riverfront Blvd) — Open 24/7.
I have been on a mission to find the best tacos in DFW since moving here in 2023. Over 150 taco spots visited. Here is the definitive ranking.
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.
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