Casual Weeknight Dinner
Casual Weeknight Dinner
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Escondido Tex-Mex Patio
As the name implies, Escondido Tex-Mex Patio serves Tex-Mex and has an outdoor patio (and a big one at that).
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Jeng Chi Restaurant
Jeng Chi in Richardson is a little far from Downtown Dallas, but the soup dumplings are worth the drive.
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El Ranchito
El Ranchito is a great place to eat Tex-Mex in Oak Cliff, and yes, you will see a mariachi band.
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Katy Trail Ice House
Head to Katy Trail Ice House in Uptown to post up outside on their patio with friends, beers, and inevitably a burger or some tacos.
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Mughlai Restaurant
Head to Mughlai in North Dallas for some Northern Indian food - come for dinner or for the lunch buffet before going to The Galleria Dallas.
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Koryo Kalbi Korean BBQ
Koryo Kalbi in North Dallas has plenty of Korean classic dishes, but you really come for the Korean barbecue - get the marinated short ribs.
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Maple & Motor
When you need a great burger and a comfortable booth, head to Maple & Motor, and make sure you finish with a shake too.
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Suze Restaurant
Suze is a neighborhood staple in Northwest Dallas, with a large outdoor space and dishes like flatbreads, salads, pastas, and fish.
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Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Services in Devonshire serves comfort foods like flatbreads, pastas, and a great burger, in a dimly-lit space great for a date.
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Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant
Afrah moved next door to a bigger space in Richardson, where they are are still serving excellent Lebanese food.
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Yutaka Sushi Bistro
Yutaka is in a strip mall uptown, serves some of the best sushi in the city, and has great lunch specials.
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Bubba’s Cooks Country
Bubba’s in Park Cities looks like a 50s diner, has a drive-thru, and serves great fried chicken and biscuit sandwiches.
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S & D Oyster Company
Head uptown to S&D for an old-school space and plenty of fried seafood, as well as fresh oysters.
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Rafa’s Cafe Mexicano
Rafa’s has been serving Tex-Mex food for 40 years, and is just as good for a starting point for a night as a boozy brunch the next morning.
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Sassetta
With a bright and airy space in the Design District, Sassetta is a great place for a group or a date, plus they serve pizza for every meal.
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Perfect Union Pizza Co.
Perfect Union Pizza Co. in Park Cities has craft cocktails, beer, and thin crust pizza (along with a few other options) in a bright space.