Food & DrinkBest Mexican Restaurants in Dallas Worth the Trip
Dallas runs on two Mexican food traditions at once, Tex-Mex and interior Mexican, and the real skill in eating well here is knowing which one a kitchen is serving.
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The Dallas Weekend Plan, From People Who Live Here
Where to eat, what to do, and where Dallas locals actually go this weekend — starting in Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts.
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A local dining editor's honest, no-fluff map of where Dallas actually gets romantic, from the Katy Trail at golden hour to a quiet bench inside the Nasher's garden.
NeighborhoodsBest Restaurants in Deep Ellum: The Local Guide
Deep Ellum eats in shifts, from breakfast tacos to late-night wood-fired pies, and knowing which hour to show up matters as much as which door you walk through.
NeighborhoodsBest Coffee Shops in Deep Ellum Worth Exploring
Deep Ellum's coffee scene runs on the same warehouse grit as its music venues. Here's how to spot the shops worth your morning.
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Deep Ellum wakes up slow and smells like coffee and masa. Here's how a local finds the best brunch in Deep Ellum without wasting a Sunday on a tourist trap.
Food & DrinkBest New Restaurants in Dallas: A Local's Guide
A crane on every other block means new dining rooms every month, but only a handful of Dallas openings are worth fighting Central Expressway traffic for.
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10 Things to Do in Dallas This Week
- Live music in Deep EllumThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Bishop ArtsMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in UptownAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in Deep EllumSunday, family-friendly
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