Restaurants

With so much to eat in Dallas, it can be hard to justify driving west on I-30. But no more – get to Don Artemio’s for the fried nopalitos, lengua tacos and deconstructed tres leches.

Owner Elijah Salazar wants his coffee shops to reflect the Oak Cliff community he grew up in.

More than 140 types of tequila, 100 bourbons and 50 variations of vodka make The Owl Bar & Boards a must-visit destination.

Sugar & Sage, a bakery and coffee bar in University Park, offers items that are “kinda sweet, kinda salty.”

Dallas’ very own Kate Weiser Chocolate, located in Trinity Groves, now also a dessert and wine bar, offering up several frozen and gooey desserts as well as half a dozen wines by the glass.

Nick the Greek, a popular Bay Area restaurant, opened its first spot in North Texas recently. We got a taste of the feta-doused fries and swirled Greek frozen yogurt.

A Day Cafe in Richardson serves some of the most enchanting desserts in the DFW Area. We had to know if they taste as good as they look.

As a college student in Florence, Leigh Hutchinson was inspired by the energy and pace of the city and decided to bring it back to Texas. After years of studying Italian cuisine, she has opened Via Triozzi.

In the spot where Primo’s ruled for decades is Lyla, a coastal-Italian restaurant with fare and ambiance to match.

Sandoitchi, originally a Japanese pop-up concept, has a new home for its fluffy, pillow-like Japanese milk bread sandos.

We recently tried the quesabirria and tablitas at this small spot in Frisco. We’ll be back for more, especially for the all-day happy hour on Wednesdays.

Old Damascus is a new Mediterranean restaurant in Richardson that offers some Syrian dishes along with other popular Middle Eastern fare. We just wish there were more of the former.

Louisiana-based Rotolo’s takes a deep dive into all sorts of pizzas including Chicago deep dish, tavern style, Detroit style and calzones.

Saaya is a beautiful new spot near Deep Ellum that was almost empty when we visited on a Friday afternoon. Maybe it’s more of a club than a restaurant; we couldn’t break curfew to find out.

Parlor is known for a unique style of doughnuts with many layers, almost like a cronut. We stopped by a new location for a taste and already have plans to return.

The vibe of Quarter Acre is straight out of New Zealand, and the skillful yet whimsical menu is a unique twist compared to some of Dallas’ more formulaic restaurants.

Every dish and drink we tried at Rico’s seems to have been made by a mad scientist. And science is good; maybe not for your stomach lining, but for a wild flavor ride, it’s spot on.

Pacheco Taco Bar in Las Colinas is pushing out some amazing Mexico City-inspired fare, along with one of the best tacos we’ve ever tasted.

We like tacos. And we like ice cream. But little did we know there’s a spot in Frisco where you can get both.

One of Dallas’ best little bars, The Grapevine, is moving to a bigger space just down the road. But before turning the lights out for the last time, they’re throwing a party and a bit of a garage sale too.

From cheesy brisket birra, to chicken mole poblano, Catrina Grill should be on your short list of places to try.

This Mexican ice cream shop sells everything over-the-top, from crepes to drinks to chocolate-coated popsicles. It’s a dessert lover’s dream.