dallas Reviews
Sammie’s Bar-B-Q
The mains at Sammie's are solid and go best with the vinegar-based coleslaw, baskets of fried okra, and ice-cold bottles Miller Lites.
Goldee’s Barbecue
Goldee’s tender brisket is more than reason enough to brave the line at this Fort Worth barbecue spot.
Cattleack
Cattleack in Farmers Branch is the go-to BBQ spot for large groups. It also happens to be BYOB.
Slow Bone BBQ
The cubicle crowd from nearby offices come to Slow Bone for quick lunches and a hit of 1pm barbecue sauce.
Mo’ Bettahs
Mo’ Bettahs in North Dallas is where you’ll simultaneously get some of the best charred meats and Hawaiian food in the city limits.
Terry Black’s Barbecue
Terry Black’s Barbecue in Deep Ellum is where you should eat cream corn and banana pudding.
Qulinary Oasis
Really good barbecue in Texas sometimes pops up in unlikely places. Qulinary Oasis BBQ is a good example of this.
Douglas Bar & Grill
While blue jeans were practically made to eat barbecue in, Douglas Bar and Grill is more of a slacks and dress shirt kind of place where you might see Mark Cuban.
Lockhart Smokehouse
Lockhart Smokehouse in Oak Cliff is the perfect post-work hangout for a beer and spice-forward brisket.
Taqueria El Si Hay
Taqueria El Si Hay is a small stand in Bishop Arts with amazing tacos they’ve been serving for decades.
Jeng Chi Restaurant
Jeng Chi in Richardson is a little far from Downtown Dallas, but the soup dumplings are worth the drive.
Vidorra
Party with a tequila flight on Vidorra's outdoor patio in Deep Ellum, one of the best Mexican restaurants in Dallas.
Town Hearth
Town Hearth in the Design District encapsulates the "Dallas vibe": a Ducati behind the bar, a large amount of chandeliers, and excellent cuts of steak.
El Ranchito
El Ranchito is a great place to eat Tex-Mex in Oak Cliff, and yes, you will see a mariachi band.
Henk’s
Henk's in North Dallas has been serving great Bavarian baked goods and German sausages for over 50 years.
Taquero
For a lovely date night, try the ceviche and baby octopus tacos at Taquero in Lower Greenville.