This “shrine to the spirits of Mexico” recently contended for a James Beard Award for best bar in the United States, a recognition of its extraordinary library of tequilas, mezcals, sotols, raicillas, corn whiskeys and more. You could nerd out over a specific rare liquor from the list of specials, or you could sit on […]
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With its throwback wood-paneled walls and old-school neon beer signs, Lee Harvey’s is the pinnacle of dive-bar excellence. A Dallas institution, this ol’ watering hole is exactly where you’d want to go to knock down a few cold ones after a long week of work. Don’t have a hot date? No problem. Bring your pup […]
The Limon family’s Veracruzan kitchen sits well outside the spotlight with locations in the west side of Oak Cliff and Grand Prairie, which means Dallas at large is still hearing the good news about their exceptional garnachas, mole veracruzano and picadas. Be careful with the enchiladas verdes: There are habanero peppers in the salsa, and […]
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Lockhart Smokehouse, the Central Texas-style barbecue joint launched by a step-granddaughter of longtime Kreuz Market owner Edgar Schmidt, was easily 2011’s most eagerly anticipated restaurant opening. Lockhart’s fatty brisket, remarkably tender and flavorful, proves the excitement was warranted. While the smokehouse hasn’t yet mastered ribs or chicken, there’s perhaps no better place to Dallas to […]
“Located just south of downtown and above Gilley’s Saloon at the Palladium, The Loft’s 3,000-square-foot balcony and patio lounge is one of several venues housed in the Gilley’s Dallas Complex.” But it’s The Loft that’s gained a reputation for offering its patrons one of the area’s best nighttime views of the Dallas skyline. Then there’s […]
: Like many small, family-owned Latino restaurants in Dallas, Los Torres Taqueria began quietly turning out spicy, heady Mexican cooking right under the city’s nose. Business has been a little slow, said Ramiro Torres, who runs the restaurant with wife Irene and her sister Evangelina, but he notes the weekends have been picking up on […]
Walking into Lucia is much like walking into a home. The hostess (who is the chef’s wife) is genuinely gleeful you’ve arrived; perhaps that makes it better than home. Anyhoo. You’ll definitely want to make reservation. And if the long wait seems daunting, click that box for alerts, which will notify you when there’s a […]
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An Oak Cliff hole-in-the-wall situated behind a potholed strip-mall parking lot is the source of some of Dallas’ best Thai and Lao food, including superbly fiery drunken noodles that might be among the best, and most basil-packed, in the whole state of Texas. If you’re tired of sweet, samey-tasting pad Thai and mild-mannered curries, the […]
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Some of the best Guadalajaran food in Dallas comes from this luchador-themed restaurant in the heart of Oak Cliff. Many first-timers come to Maskaras for its extraordinary collection of lucha libre masks, costumes and vintage posters, but they stay because of the awesome tacos ahogados (“drowned” tacos bathing in salsa), enormous tortas and rich carne […]
The Mayor’s House by Selda is an offshoot of North Dallas’ Selda Mediterranean Grill. At this second home in Oak Cliff’s Bishop Art’s District, it’s taken up residence in a historic two-story house built in the early 1900s that was at one time home to Dallas’ mayor, George Sergeant. The space is both historic and […]