Oak Cliff/South Dallas in Dallas Observer
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Chef Luke Rogers and wife Geni have curated the near-perfect cozy local bistro in Oak Cliff, where a meal here feels like being invited to your neighbor’s home. Formerly known as Beckley 1115, the Rogers added a full-service bar and tucked a few more tables into the space as part of the rebranding. The menu still […]
Sweet Georgia Brown could easily be overlooked among the surrounding Family Dollars and pawn shops, but when the soul food mecca is called “the pride of South Dallas” (it’s actually in South Oak Cliff), it’s not the appearance they’re talking about. It’s the unbelievable food: melt-in-your-mouth ribs; crispy, greasy fried chicken; buttery sweet potatoes; and […]
One of Bishop Arts’ most welcoming neighborhood hangouts is dedicated to the proposition that tacos pair well with wine. This isn’t your grandmother’s wine bar; it’s a super-casual spot that takes all the elitism and exclusion out of wine-drinking. Have a glass on the lawn during loteria night and pair your bubbles with a dish […]
Considered among the best of Dallas’ taco shacks, El Si Hay (pronounced L See Ay and translating to something akin to “Yes, we have it”) is situated across the street from another Oak Cliff landmark, Bolsa. However, the latter establishment can’t compete with the dedicated masses of El Si Hay fans. The lines are more […]
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If a Mexican restaurant has been doing business in Dallas for more than 20 years, it’s doing something right. And while Tejano’s Aztec temple-inspired d
Sweet-as-pie owner Ms. Jan serves it up spicy. Proper West Indian vittles just roll that way. There’s a smile, and then there’s flame shooting out of your ears. Case in point: the jerk chicken wings with rice and cornbread. The real treat here is the oxtail, which is available most of the time. But you […]
The Texas Theatre is where Lee Harvey Oswald hid from police after he shot JFK. But that bit of history trivia is only one element in the landmark’s mystique, and the institution would be just as interesting without it. The theater offers impeccable film programming with classic films and art house gems, and its special […]
This tiny restaurant (take-out only) in Joppa is serving some of the best home cooked and soul food plates in Dallas. Get the smothered pork chops, which will likely be the best you ever had. Even though these are billed as “smothered,” the crisp crust encasing each thick chop is perfectly seasoned. Two big chops […]
The 75215 ZIP code in South Dallas is considered a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But Sheena Marie Scott, owner and creator of The POT Baked Potato Bar, is changing that by flipping the spud game on its head. The POT Baked Potato Bar is a to-go only kitchen and offers eight […]
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Some of the best breakfasts in Dallas are at this Oak Cliff institution, which has been baking Mexican pan dulces for more than 20 years. During the pandemic, Tia Dora’s is takeout-only, but in ordinary times you’ll need to step around rolling carts full of pastries to order enormous breakfast tacos on homemade tortillas, a […]
For years, Tillman’s Roadhouse felt like it was playing second fiddle. As crowds swarmed other Bishop Arts restaurants on Friday nights and Sunday brunchtimes, Tillman’s often seemed a little neglected. When new owners, brothers Jeffrey and Ross Kollinger, purchased Tillman’s, they appeared to be aware of this reputation. The first order of business was a […]
This cozy cocktail den just west of the Bishop Arts District has a patio and happy hour that winks and says, “Well, hi there, neighbor.” Inside a small shrine to Bob Ross evolved randomly; a bartender just put something on one day, the next day a repeat customer asked why the famed happy little clouds […]
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An old cup factory transformed into workspaces for businesses and artists.
Multiple locations
