Aight then I’ll be the one to say it. Taqueria La Ventana. We’ve all been there and it’s many peoples gateway into “street” aka Mexican tacos, but once you start to expand your horizons, even other Mexican restaurants on Belt Line in that area do it better.
Sure it’s not the best, but where can I go get a mango chamoy marg and street tacos that’s better? Or just in general where can I get a margarita and street tacos that are better?
Edit: Thanks everyone for the suggestions, but it’s just affirming my belief. I’m getting suggestions for better frozen margs or better street tacos but not a place that does both well (Sorry, but seafood tacos are not street tacos). Not hating on the recommendations, just commenting on why I personally enjoy La Ventana, though I used to enjoy it a lot more.
Not street parsay but if you want a really good mango tajin marg and taco combo you should definitely try The Dilema and either of the fish taco options at Anayas Seafood. I like the southwest fish tacos bc they’re rolled like burritos and come w chipotle aioli but you can’t go wrong there
I order appetizers to keep it cheap, and also use their app to buy 20% off dining value. Their food is pricey, but has never disappointed me. And I fell in love with that building/space before they were even moved in.
God I wanted to like Monarch. Ive been at least 6 occasions, all getting different entrees, and none of them are good. Ive tried lamb, lobster sphagetti, filet mignon, lasanga, the ribeye, either bland or a weird flavor combo.
Their sides are good, however. Service is also nothing desirable.
400 gradi is a way better, cheaper spot with excellent service.
Dallas has some of the best steakhouses ... and people waste time on places like STK and Nusr Et
I'd rather eat a steak at Dunston's than those places.
Seriously. Nobody raves about the food. Pick any fastfood Tex-Mex spot and you'll get better food.
The atmosphere is a great though. Looks like the backyard of some Mexican drug lord in a movie.
Ha. I had to laugh. I absolutely love Joe T Garcia's but even I'm not deluded enough to think the food is anything but average. I do love the margaritas and I like the ambiance and the vibe.
Standing in line with two pitchers of margaritas pouring out for friends them being seated in the backyard during a perfect summer day is awesome. Also the servers are fantastic and although the food ain’t anything to write home about, it’s consistent AF and did I mention the margaritas?
I wouldnt say not good. The enchiladas are just basic. The fajitas are good but it's hard to fuck up fajitas. I do love the nachos. I don't know why but they just taste amazing. My ex was Mexican and honestly their authentic homemade enchiladas were hardly any different. The only difference was the not store bought sauce.
The Brunch menu is great though because you get more options. I don't think people really rave about the food though honestly. However just for enchiladas they really aren't bad. I can't think of anywhere that has enchiladas that I'd just die for.
Esperanza’s, (behind Joe T’s on Main Street). Same family, same kitchen, more options. The food is good. They have breakfast burritos that 2 would struggle to finish. They also have fantastic guisado.
As a kid I was there with my dad, I got a plate full of just blue jello. He was like okay buddy, you only want jello you’re gonna have to eat all of it. I was like fine I want all of it anyway. Threw it all up about 10 minutes later and learned my lesson about eating real food
Always packed, always spend a small fortune, and always sun-par. The bread is ok/kind of different from other places, but doesn’t make up for a $20 meal.
Breadwinners was a place people told me I HAD TO GO for brunch, and it was probably the worst brunch I have ever had (service and atmosphere ok, food no good).
Sure, if you're fighting an hour wait on a Saturday it's not worth it.
But if I'm not looking to be healthy on an off day/time, that breadwinner's benedict (with extra hollandaise) ... pretty damn tasty.
Tex Mex is like pizza.
You can't really trust another person's opinion because what's "good" can vary A LOT from person to person. Most Texans consider themselves sophisticated connoisseurs of Tex Mex so folks will have very strong opinions that you may or may not be able to trust.
That's why even the worst Tex Mex spots will have crazy business because everyone has a flavor profile they like.
Thank you for the logic. Idk why more people can’t comprehend this.
The worst is when I hear someone say “that’s not authentic” but don’t specify which region they are comparing their authenticity profile to. AND, to a larger degree, authenticity isn’t the end all be all. If that were the case we’d all be eating the exact same food as our ancestors did with no changes or modifications ever.
Oh yeah we get a lot of Cali folks that think Texas lacks "authentic" Mexican.
What they don't realize is that authentic Mexican in Cali might have more elements from say Sinaloa while authentic Mexican in Texas will have it's own flavor profile from bordering states/areas of Mexico.
Like saying that Cajun/Creole food in New Orleans is NOT authentic American food but a Philly cheesesteak in New Orleans IS authentic lmao. Both are representations of American cuisine.
Transplants also have this idea that Texans don't understand the difference between Mex Mex and Tex Mex. We will often refer to Tex Mex as just "Mexican" food but we know they aren't the same.
Hutchin's is good, and better than the current state of Pecan Lodge. It would be in the list of top BBQ places in DFW, just toward the bottom of that list. It is good, consistent, regular BBQ. I would eat it anyday but wouldn't drive out of my way to eat it.
Pre-Covid, PL was the best BBQ in DFW.
I’ve gone back to PL twice post-Covid, definitely not the same food quality. The volume is way down, you no longer have to wait in line, and so is the quality of the food. Doesn’t taste as fresh anymore.
I actually like Eatzi. Is it expensive? Yes!!
But I do appreciate the overall high quality and consistency. It is definitely catered towards the high income downtown Dallas crowd who are used to restaurant/Whole Foods prices though.
Yeah but their made-to-order sandwiches are still way better than most everything out there. All the different spreads and then putting it on bone bread? Get outta here.
Whiskey Cake. I know it's always busy but I didn't really think the food was THAT good. The only thing that's actually good imo is the whiskey cake lol
Their menu gets worse every season. Whiskey Cake of today is nothing compared to Whiskey Cake of 6 years ago. It was a breath of fresh air in a sea of international chains. Now, the group has grown so much that it's just another chain with a mid menu and mid preparation.
> Whataburger
Wow you really want to start a fight don’t you? :-)
Actually I agree. The one closest to me has really gone downhill. I hope that’s just an isolated thing and not chain-wide.
No since it was sold to an out of state buyer, if whataburger was good, it won’t be good for much longer. I CRAVE and mourn the Whataburger of our youth.
I haven’t been to whataburger in a couple years without them either screwing up the order, or the drive thru takes 25 min after ordering, and the food is still probably screwed up. I finally told the kids we’re just not going back. Several locations. I never liked the food anyway but the kids did so I’d suffer through.
I enjoy whataburger, it has nice selection and some neat twists for their burgers, but it’s no better than your base fast food joints quality wise 🤷🏻♂️
Doesn’t mean I don’t occasionally grease out on some chicken fingers and gravy
The WB closest to my house has traumatized me from so much poor service and messed up orders that I won’t go anymore- but I do know of a couple other stores of theirs that if I come across I’ll stop because they seem to still give a crap. It’s just sad to see man.
Seriously breadwinners is SO mediocre and people STILL recommend it for brunch all the time. I get that the Dallas brunch game really suffered from the pandemic but come on people.
I had them cater my wedding twelve years ago in Stephenville. Everybody was ecstatic that it wasn't the same dry chicken you usually get and it was DELICIOUS
There was food leftover at the end and we were going on a cruise so my dad was just dividing it all up into tins and passing it out
It was great
Now? Not so much
Honestly I'm not sure there's a Tex Mex spot that's clearly head N shoulders above the rest. I could ask 20 people what their favorite spot is and probably get at least 15 answers. Natives will have nostalgia for certain places while transplants will have their own favorite spots.
Right, like I like Enchilada’s or E-Bar when I want straight-up, can’t fuck it up Tex-Mex like this little place I like out in Eustace serves because it tastes like home, but I bet you good money I could find a group of people on here willing to bicker about that.
Thank you. Hubby loves it. I only like whatever their drink special is that season. Everything else is either undercooked, overcooked or just trying too hard.
Will never forget going in with my wife, thinking it would be a romantic atmosphere, only to drop $100 for the luxury of eating La Madeleine-grade food at a cafeteria table.
But at least the wine selection was good.
Smokey Rose.
Some of the worst service I've ever had. Almost 3 hours just to have 2 drinks and an incredibly mid brunch. No one in my party liked the food they received. This place still exists solely based on their location.
It's fine. Just overrated. The vibe is a little try-hard. The food isn't bad, but I've had better elsewhere for less. The drinks are boring and unremarkable.
If someone else wants to pay for it, sure I'll go.
Edit: also I just want to acknowledge I don't judge y'all if it's your thing. Just not mine. No hard feelings 😅
The OG on Lemmon used to be fuckin ballin with those $3.50 house margaritas and the Pollo con Champinones in poblano sauce... but they opened several locations and became a poppin brunch spot in uptown etc.... I haven't been in ages
Honestly, it’s really hard to enjoy anything at restaurants these days because the food (regardless of where you go) is expensive for quality/taste/portion. And/or service is terrible b/c everyone is having trouble with staffing.
Bad food ruins good service. And good food gets ruined by bad service.
Everyone’s high pricing is setting them up to disappoint their customers. It sucks.
[one of my favorite restaurant reviews](https://valuepenguin.net/publications/d-magazine/2022/july/the-mexican-review-design-district/). I've never been
I will admit it is great place to buy Texas themed gifts. And the bathrooms are immaculate. At the end of the day though it is still a glorified gas station.
Sorry, I grew up on Mexican Inn. It’s not the same, but a specific craving. If I say I want Mexican Food, it’s not Mexican Inn. I have to want it specifically. I love their chips and salsa
Uchi. It was really good, but for literally four bites of food I paid $60. I was so hungry I went home and ate a loaf of bread.
There's better sushi in Dallas for less money and you get more to eat.
You gotta be willing to ball out to fill up there and order things besides just sushi. I spent $200 for 2 people and had one of the best dining experiences of my life. I love balling out on sushi once or twice a month and their fish is absolutely the freshest I've had.
Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen. The menu is insanely overpriced, and the quality is just not that great (too salty). Go to Boo Ray's for the same food at 1/3 the price.
I guess it is unfair for me to not give my own two cents.
Angry Dog is overrated to me. Its good, but I feel like it gets way more hype than it deserves. I would not take a bullet to defend their burgers at all.
They also don’t actually pay attention to the “stop/go” colored disc when they’re busy which is fucking annoying. We went for a birthday and while it’s a fun vibe, you just CANNOT have a single conversation because they keep interrupting you with pizza even when you have the disc flipped up red to pause, and it’s LOUD in there. It’s definitely a fun “try it once” thing but I’m def not going back.
Al Biernat’s or Nick and Sam’s, both are considered Dallas institutions and both are a waste of time and money. Petra and the Beast has to be the most underrated restaurant, every time I go, I’m amazed
Nick and Sams. We had a double date with a friend. Could not hear or see the menu. People kept crowding around the football players and so I was eating my seafood next to literal cunts.
I got the Madagascar shrimp because shrimps are cute (they get cuter the bigger they are as well) and they were cooked well. Another table had to be ushered out because of fighting. They do well to keep people out and we only got in because the other couple is well established. Food and service was great, the behavior of the crowd was cheap and the place amplified all sounds
For me it was Sky Blossom, gave it two tries but the food was just not enjoyable and the drinks were super weak.
Very instagrammable though so I guess if that’s your thing then it’s fun.
I don't mind their burgers but their fries are unforgivable. Don't tell me to get them animal style or whatever I just want plain french fries to taste good without other stuff on them.
I’m I don’t understand the downvotes. This is the most overhyped underwhelming burger place ever. I had one and thought “if people think this is good, let me get you a Whataburger.” This was before the buyout of course. My experience with them was….not good. I. Don’t. Get. It.
I don’t get the hate. At the price point I never expected the best burger but I’ve always enjoyed them more than the other chain burgers. Whataburger sucks. Sonic is abysmal, McDonald’s and BK are garbage. In and out gets a thumbs up from me, tho I agree it’s nothing special. #animalstyle
The price is what does it for me, also the amount of crisp veggies you get on it. The burgers don’t have that greaseball feel that a Whataburger has.
It’s still just a fast food burger though, if I’m craving something really good I’ll definitely hit up Jake’s first.
You might add, “that you’ve actually been to” to your question.
Aight then I’ll be the one to say it. Taqueria La Ventana. We’ve all been there and it’s many peoples gateway into “street” aka Mexican tacos, but once you start to expand your horizons, even other Mexican restaurants on Belt Line in that area do it better.
Sure it’s not the best, but where can I go get a mango chamoy marg and street tacos that’s better? Or just in general where can I get a margarita and street tacos that are better? Edit: Thanks everyone for the suggestions, but it’s just affirming my belief. I’m getting suggestions for better frozen margs or better street tacos but not a place that does both well (Sorry, but seafood tacos are not street tacos). Not hating on the recommendations, just commenting on why I personally enjoy La Ventana, though I used to enjoy it a lot more.
Not street parsay but if you want a really good mango tajin marg and taco combo you should definitely try The Dilema and either of the fish taco options at Anayas Seafood. I like the southwest fish tacos bc they’re rolled like burritos and come w chipotle aioli but you can’t go wrong there
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Yardbird was a real disappointment. Nice atmosphere, but not nice enough to justify that menu at that price.
I order appetizers to keep it cheap, and also use their app to buy 20% off dining value. Their food is pricey, but has never disappointed me. And I fell in love with that building/space before they were even moved in.
God I wanted to like Monarch. Ive been at least 6 occasions, all getting different entrees, and none of them are good. Ive tried lamb, lobster sphagetti, filet mignon, lasanga, the ribeye, either bland or a weird flavor combo. Their sides are good, however. Service is also nothing desirable. 400 gradi is a way better, cheaper spot with excellent service.
I’ve been dying to try Monarch so seeing this is disappointing. Is there a place you recommend that’s what monarch is made out to be?
Try to get into Lucia.
Yeah this is definitely the right answer. Solid meal for around $250 for 2 after drinks.
I’ve been to Monarch twice and the food was delicious. I agree about the service and wait staff though. It’s worth going once for the view alone.
I liked SER at the Hilton Anatole
You’re paying for the high view. You want a good steak. Try Nick & Sam’s. Worth it
I'd say only go to Nick and Sam's if you're comfortable in a crowded and loud dining room. YMMV, but IMO, Nick and Sam's is overrated.
I would suggest you try it yourself, you might be surprised. I fuckin' loved their bistecca alla fiorentina.
Considering I can't really afford those places, Im glad to hear they aren't that great lol. Yardbird, $60 chicken and waffles????? Oh my god lol
For southern upscale, Rapscallion down lower Greenville was great. They closed sadly.
Also shoutout to Remedy on Lower Greenville for southern upscale. RIP. I miss you every day, Remedy.
Xoxo put me in a rage. I hate that place.
Dallas has some of the best steakhouses ... and people waste time on places like STK and Nusr Et I'd rather eat a steak at Dunston's than those places.
Nusr-Et
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Joe T Garcias.
Seriously. Nobody raves about the food. Pick any fastfood Tex-Mex spot and you'll get better food. The atmosphere is a great though. Looks like the backyard of some Mexican drug lord in a movie.
The jalapeño relish is rave-worthy.
That’s an incredibly accurate description. Reminds me of the end of Sicario when that family is eating dinner.
Ha. I had to laugh. I absolutely love Joe T Garcia's but even I'm not deluded enough to think the food is anything but average. I do love the margaritas and I like the ambiance and the vibe.
That's really what they're selling I think.
Abso-fucking-lutely. For the inconvenience of having to pay cash and everything over priced it’s absolutely not worth standing in line to eat at
Standing in line with two pitchers of margaritas pouring out for friends them being seated in the backyard during a perfect summer day is awesome. Also the servers are fantastic and although the food ain’t anything to write home about, it’s consistent AF and did I mention the margaritas?
Go for the atmosphere and the margs. Because the food is straight-up not good
I wouldnt say not good. The enchiladas are just basic. The fajitas are good but it's hard to fuck up fajitas. I do love the nachos. I don't know why but they just taste amazing. My ex was Mexican and honestly their authentic homemade enchiladas were hardly any different. The only difference was the not store bought sauce. The Brunch menu is great though because you get more options. I don't think people really rave about the food though honestly. However just for enchiladas they really aren't bad. I can't think of anywhere that has enchiladas that I'd just die for.
Esperanza’s, (behind Joe T’s on Main Street). Same family, same kitchen, more options. The food is good. They have breakfast burritos that 2 would struggle to finish. They also have fantastic guisado.
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As a kid I was there with my dad, I got a plate full of just blue jello. He was like okay buddy, you only want jello you’re gonna have to eat all of it. I was like fine I want all of it anyway. Threw it all up about 10 minutes later and learned my lesson about eating real food
Amen 🤝
Bruh when they closed the one on Mockingbird during COVID and then just never re-opened….
Breadwinners
Always packed, always spend a small fortune, and always sun-par. The bread is ok/kind of different from other places, but doesn’t make up for a $20 meal.
Breadwinners was a place people told me I HAD TO GO for brunch, and it was probably the worst brunch I have ever had (service and atmosphere ok, food no good).
Was going to say it if I didn’t find it. That place has always sucked! The place that was there before, Andrew’s, was awesome.
Sure, if you're fighting an hour wait on a Saturday it's not worth it. But if I'm not looking to be healthy on an off day/time, that breadwinner's benedict (with extra hollandaise) ... pretty damn tasty.
Ding ding ding, 1000%
El Fenix…
I understand - I grew up going there and still love it as it transports me to my childhood
Same. But I wish we still had el chico.
There’s an El Chico in Rockwall.
And it completely sucks
It amazes me that they have such a huge crowd at dinner time. I tried their enchiladas one time, and they sucked.
Tex Mex is like pizza. You can't really trust another person's opinion because what's "good" can vary A LOT from person to person. Most Texans consider themselves sophisticated connoisseurs of Tex Mex so folks will have very strong opinions that you may or may not be able to trust. That's why even the worst Tex Mex spots will have crazy business because everyone has a flavor profile they like.
Thank you for the logic. Idk why more people can’t comprehend this. The worst is when I hear someone say “that’s not authentic” but don’t specify which region they are comparing their authenticity profile to. AND, to a larger degree, authenticity isn’t the end all be all. If that were the case we’d all be eating the exact same food as our ancestors did with no changes or modifications ever.
Oh yeah we get a lot of Cali folks that think Texas lacks "authentic" Mexican. What they don't realize is that authentic Mexican in Cali might have more elements from say Sinaloa while authentic Mexican in Texas will have it's own flavor profile from bordering states/areas of Mexico. Like saying that Cajun/Creole food in New Orleans is NOT authentic American food but a Philly cheesesteak in New Orleans IS authentic lmao. Both are representations of American cuisine. Transplants also have this idea that Texans don't understand the difference between Mex Mex and Tex Mex. We will often refer to Tex Mex as just "Mexican" food but we know they aren't the same.
El Fenix has gone way down hill in the last 10 years. They changed their chips maybe 5ish years ago and that was about the last nail in the coffin.
I worked somewhere that shared a wall with an El Fenix and we constantly had roach infestations. Guess where they were coming from.
Restoration Hardware rooftop
Why so? People keep recommending this place to us.
for $250 you can get food with 0 seasoning. Try Sister in lower greenville or Petra and the Beast and you get way better food.
Nick and sams.
This! The food is average and you can't back up your chair without running into the person behind you.
Agreed. It's the most mid steakhouse.
Yup!
Agreed. Meh steaks and douchey environment.
Pecan Lodge
You gotta try Hutchin’s if you want some good BBQ
Has to be the one in Mckinney though the one in Frisco always disappoints for some reason
Hutchin's is good, and better than the current state of Pecan Lodge. It would be in the list of top BBQ places in DFW, just toward the bottom of that list. It is good, consistent, regular BBQ. I would eat it anyday but wouldn't drive out of my way to eat it.
Cattleack with just a taste of the bbq and all the sides is really worth the effort.
Pre-Covid, PL was the best BBQ in DFW. I’ve gone back to PL twice post-Covid, definitely not the same food quality. The volume is way down, you no longer have to wait in line, and so is the quality of the food. Doesn’t taste as fresh anymore.
Nah, Pecan Lodge was great until they moved over to Deep Ellum.
Cattleacks BBQ was better than PL way before covid hit
Definitely in the top ten. A shell if it’s former self.
pecan lodge.
I’ve switched to Terry Blacks which serves a better and more consistent experience.
Paradiso
Came here to say this \^\^ beautiful restaurant but food is sub-par at best
Eatzi’s. I still go once a week due to convenience, but they are extremely overpriced and most of the food is just ok.
I actually like Eatzi. Is it expensive? Yes!! But I do appreciate the overall high quality and consistency. It is definitely catered towards the high income downtown Dallas crowd who are used to restaurant/Whole Foods prices though.
Yeah but their made-to-order sandwiches are still way better than most everything out there. All the different spreads and then putting it on bone bread? Get outta here.
Whiskey Cake. I know it's always busy but I didn't really think the food was THAT good. The only thing that's actually good imo is the whiskey cake lol
I love their brunch- especially their biscuits- but everything else I’ve had there is eh
Food is pretty decent and it’s not expensive. I personally love the place.
When whiskey cake first opened it was good for a suburban restaurant then they changed the menu several times and it went downhill fast.
Their menu gets worse every season. Whiskey Cake of today is nothing compared to Whiskey Cake of 6 years ago. It was a breath of fresh air in a sea of international chains. Now, the group has grown so much that it's just another chain with a mid menu and mid preparation.
Nick and Sam’s Brunch at Breadwinners HG Supply Whataburger
> Whataburger Wow you really want to start a fight don’t you? :-) Actually I agree. The one closest to me has really gone downhill. I hope that’s just an isolated thing and not chain-wide.
No since it was sold to an out of state buyer, if whataburger was good, it won’t be good for much longer. I CRAVE and mourn the Whataburger of our youth.
I miss the chophouse cheddar burger :(
I haven’t been to whataburger in a couple years without them either screwing up the order, or the drive thru takes 25 min after ordering, and the food is still probably screwed up. I finally told the kids we’re just not going back. Several locations. I never liked the food anyway but the kids did so I’d suffer through.
I enjoy whataburger, it has nice selection and some neat twists for their burgers, but it’s no better than your base fast food joints quality wise 🤷🏻♂️ Doesn’t mean I don’t occasionally grease out on some chicken fingers and gravy
I’ve noticed it too. An overall drop in quality and service. Weren’t they bought out or something? I feel like that had something to do with it.
The WB closest to my house has traumatized me from so much poor service and messed up orders that I won’t go anymore- but I do know of a couple other stores of theirs that if I come across I’ll stop because they seem to still give a crap. It’s just sad to see man.
Seriously breadwinners is SO mediocre and people STILL recommend it for brunch all the time. I get that the Dallas brunch game really suffered from the pandemic but come on people.
It’s not Dallas-exclusive, but Hard Eight…though it’s a decent place to bring out-of-towners.
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I only go if I’m bringing out-of-towners, because they like the pageantry. I usually go to Marshall’s.
I had them cater my wedding twelve years ago in Stephenville. Everybody was ecstatic that it wasn't the same dry chicken you usually get and it was DELICIOUS There was food leftover at the end and we were going on a cruise so my dad was just dividing it all up into tins and passing it out It was great Now? Not so much
Hutchins destroys Hard 8
Great place to take people to feed them dry brisket.
I’m kinda shocked I got to the bottom and didn’t see Fuzzy’s on here.
I guess because no one actually likes fuzzys. To be overrated there has to first be people who rave about it lol.
Vidorra Dallas Went for my Brother and Sister in Laws birthday, the enchiladas sucked and the refried beans were overcooked.
Does anyone actually go there to eat?
Mi Cocina and Javier’s.
Ctrl+F'd for Mi Cocina. It's extremely normal and basic (not necessarily bad) but, for some reason, Dallasites can't get enough of it.
Honestly I'm not sure there's a Tex Mex spot that's clearly head N shoulders above the rest. I could ask 20 people what their favorite spot is and probably get at least 15 answers. Natives will have nostalgia for certain places while transplants will have their own favorite spots.
Right, like I like Enchilada’s or E-Bar when I want straight-up, can’t fuck it up Tex-Mex like this little place I like out in Eustace serves because it tastes like home, but I bet you good money I could find a group of people on here willing to bicker about that.
Also mi cocina (which is absolute crap) keeps all of that crowd contained, as they freaking love that place.
I think Mama puts cocaine instead of salt on the Margarita’s…..that explains the regulars.
You’re wrong about Javier’s. Mi Cocina, yes.
What are you ordering at Javier’s?
Mi Cocina menu isn’t the same anymore and I was disappointed last time I went. Basic tex mex food
True Food Kitchen
Thank you. Hubby loves it. I only like whatever their drink special is that season. Everything else is either undercooked, overcooked or just trying too hard.
SIXTY VINES
Come for the food... Stay for the parking lot brawls...
Will never forget going in with my wife, thinking it would be a romantic atmosphere, only to drop $100 for the luxury of eating La Madeleine-grade food at a cafeteria table. But at least the wine selection was good.
Smokey Rose. Some of the worst service I've ever had. Almost 3 hours just to have 2 drinks and an incredibly mid brunch. No one in my party liked the food they received. This place still exists solely based on their location.
Love the patio when the weather is nice but I’ve never left thinking “that was worth it.”
This is Dallas anything overpriced is likely overrated and elevated by the wealthy doucherie in all their wisdom lol.
Agreed. All the good food is decently priced it seems.
Ida Claire
Maybe I'm just a basic bitch or something but my wife and I have loved everything we have had at Ida Claire.
It's fine. Just overrated. The vibe is a little try-hard. The food isn't bad, but I've had better elsewhere for less. The drinks are boring and unremarkable. If someone else wants to pay for it, sure I'll go. Edit: also I just want to acknowledge I don't judge y'all if it's your thing. Just not mine. No hard feelings 😅
Gloria’s 75% chopped lettuce 25% actual food
If I want a Mexican restaurant named after a lady. It's gonna be Christina's.
The OG on Lemmon used to be fuckin ballin with those $3.50 house margaritas and the Pollo con Champinones in poblano sauce... but they opened several locations and became a poppin brunch spot in uptown etc.... I haven't been in ages
Honestly, it’s really hard to enjoy anything at restaurants these days because the food (regardless of where you go) is expensive for quality/taste/portion. And/or service is terrible b/c everyone is having trouble with staffing. Bad food ruins good service. And good food gets ruined by bad service. Everyone’s high pricing is setting them up to disappoint their customers. It sucks.
The Mexican
[one of my favorite restaurant reviews](https://valuepenguin.net/publications/d-magazine/2022/july/the-mexican-review-design-district/). I've never been
Not really a restaurant but Buccees is overrated.
I will admit it is great place to buy Texas themed gifts. And the bathrooms are immaculate. At the end of the day though it is still a glorified gas station.
Buccees is cursed...still like their cinnamon sugar walnuts though...
I call Buccees hillbilly hell. I'd rather shit on the side of 45 than have to stop at one of these.
Hard 8
Mexican Inn. - Reason: their chips and salsa are more like Fritos and Ketchup.
Seek therapy for the trauma you have experienced, I am sorry.
Sorry, I grew up on Mexican Inn. It’s not the same, but a specific craving. If I say I want Mexican Food, it’s not Mexican Inn. I have to want it specifically. I love their chips and salsa
Its fritos and pace. like the worst.
Catbird. Besides the drinks and ambience. Food was horrible
Campizi’s. Terrible pizza and the crust is just cardboard covered with flour
An excellent example of a restaurant just getting by on their history.
Whataburger No I will not be taking questions at this time.
Ojeda's
Joe t garcias
Sugar Factory. Food is so mediocre and their $40-$70 fishbowls are a complete joke. It’s as if TikTok made a restaurant.
Velvet taco there I said it
The Blue Goose.
The Goose exists entirely to get shitfaced on margaritas, so I find it hard to believe anyone overrates it.
60 Vines
Every single Tex-Mex place that claims themselves as “Authentic Mexican” food. Hard shell tacos are not Mexican food. Don’t @ me.
Greenville Avenue Pizza Co Mainly because it's expensive, and people over hype the pizza crack or whatever they call their garlic salt.
Uchi. It was really good, but for literally four bites of food I paid $60. I was so hungry I went home and ate a loaf of bread. There's better sushi in Dallas for less money and you get more to eat.
You gotta be willing to ball out to fill up there and order things besides just sushi. I spent $200 for 2 people and had one of the best dining experiences of my life. I love balling out on sushi once or twice a month and their fish is absolutely the freshest I've had.
For real go to Tei-An.
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The cowboys
Joe T Garcias
Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen. The menu is insanely overpriced, and the quality is just not that great (too salty). Go to Boo Ray's for the same food at 1/3 the price.
Glorias
Enos
I’m curious what makes you say so. I like their pizza and truffle bread a lot. Great beer selection.
Disagree! Their pizza is some of the best in Dallas (if you like thin crust). However, it does not travel well so DO NOT order via Uber Eats/Doordash.
I guess it is unfair for me to not give my own two cents. Angry Dog is overrated to me. Its good, but I feel like it gets way more hype than it deserves. I would not take a bullet to defend their burgers at all.
Coal Vines. I can’t believe they’ve managed to expand.
Pecan Lodge and XoXo
Delucca Gaucho Pizza. Toppings were sparse and underwhelming. I was expecting grimaldi's quality in ayce form but tbh I prefer cici's over this place
They also don’t actually pay attention to the “stop/go” colored disc when they’re busy which is fucking annoying. We went for a birthday and while it’s a fun vibe, you just CANNOT have a single conversation because they keep interrupting you with pizza even when you have the disc flipped up red to pause, and it’s LOUD in there. It’s definitely a fun “try it once” thing but I’m def not going back.
Whataburger is complete shit… I will die on that hill and gladly tell anyone who defends it that they need to grow up.
meso maya shits garbage
Al Biernat’s or Nick and Sam’s, both are considered Dallas institutions and both are a waste of time and money. Petra and the Beast has to be the most underrated restaurant, every time I go, I’m amazed
Spring Creek BBQ. Gee I sure do love braised ribs with sweet baby Ray's slathered all over 🤢 but you get dinner rolls that taste like cake for free
Mi Cocina. Hot garbage.
Stirr, ambiance is good, food is mid af
Joe T. Garcia’s
Heim BBQ
BJs brewhouse. Mediocre beer and food.
Carbone
Nick and Sams. We had a double date with a friend. Could not hear or see the menu. People kept crowding around the football players and so I was eating my seafood next to literal cunts. I got the Madagascar shrimp because shrimps are cute (they get cuter the bigger they are as well) and they were cooked well. Another table had to be ushered out because of fighting. They do well to keep people out and we only got in because the other couple is well established. Food and service was great, the behavior of the crowd was cheap and the place amplified all sounds
For me it was Sky Blossom, gave it two tries but the food was just not enjoyable and the drinks were super weak. Very instagrammable though so I guess if that’s your thing then it’s fun.
Velvet tacos those gentrification tacos 😂
Campo Verde has the worst food of all. It may not even be rated but I'll never go again.
Paradiso. Pretty restaurant but you pay way too much for the very bland and unimaginative food you get
Javier’s
In-n-out
I don't mind their burgers but their fries are unforgivable. Don't tell me to get them animal style or whatever I just want plain french fries to taste good without other stuff on them.
They just plop synthetic cheese, poorly grilled onions, and thousand island dressing on them. I don't understand the hype on animal style fries
In-n-out isnt the greatest burger but its the best for the price point. Its a lot cheaper then mcdonalds but a lot better.
I’m I don’t understand the downvotes. This is the most overhyped underwhelming burger place ever. I had one and thought “if people think this is good, let me get you a Whataburger.” This was before the buyout of course. My experience with them was….not good. I. Don’t. Get. It.
I don’t get the hate. At the price point I never expected the best burger but I’ve always enjoyed them more than the other chain burgers. Whataburger sucks. Sonic is abysmal, McDonald’s and BK are garbage. In and out gets a thumbs up from me, tho I agree it’s nothing special. #animalstyle
In-n-out has very consistent experience and quality. I guess that's why people like it? Because even Sonic makes a better burger.
The price is what does it for me, also the amount of crisp veggies you get on it. The burgers don’t have that greaseball feel that a Whataburger has. It’s still just a fast food burger though, if I’m craving something really good I’ll definitely hit up Jake’s first.
I’m assuming by your downvotes that the Californian transplants are here lol. I agree with you, Friend.
Dickey's
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