Lee Escobedo
Lee Escobedo is a LatinX curator, writer, and artist based in Texas. He has been profiled on NPR and the CW and curated site-specific exhibitions for The Dallas Art Fair, Nasher Sculpture Center, Southern Methodist University, and Piero Galio’s Chalet series. He is the publisher of two award-winning art periodicals and a contributor to Artforum, Terremoto (Mexico City), Berlin Art Link (Berlin), Temporary Art Review, ArtDesk, and Texas Monthly.
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Carbone
The Design District's Carbone might be a transplant, but people come here for the scene and a dependable upscale meal.
The Best BBQ In Dallas, Ranked
Where to go for tender brisket, sauce with a kick, and more in a city with stiff competition.
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.
The Best Restaurants In Dallas
The top spots for Tex-Mex, brisket, bánh mì, and classic Southern comfort food.
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.
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.
Jinya Ramen Bar
Jinya Ramen is one of the chillest places to slurp a bowl of hot noodles in Victory Park.