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How El Chico became a Tex-Mex empire
In 1926, Adelaida Cuellar sold tamales and chili at a stall at the Kaufman County Fair. It was the beginning of a long journey selling Mexican food in North Texas. The family opened their first restaurant in Dallas, El Chico, in 1940. It became a local Tex-Mex empire. Using the...
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Where to Eat Near the Dallas Arboretum: 16 Best Restaurants in East Dallas
Visitors to White Rock Lake in East Dallas know what a beautiful gem the lake and its surrounding parks and trails are to the North Texas region. Situated on the lake’s southeastern shore, the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden adds to the allure of spending a few hours (or a full day) surrounded by nature […] The post Where to Eat Near the Dallas Arboretum: 16 Best Restaurants in East Dallas first appeared on DiningOut .
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A Turkey and Dressing Tamale Leads the Thanksgiving Tamale Rush in DFW
In Texas, the holiday tamale order goes in before the turkey does. By mid-November the dozens are spoken for, the steamers are running in back kitchens all over town, and somebody in every family has already been told to go pick them up. Tamales are older than Thanksgiving by a...
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Chefika Brings the Sultan’s Favorite Dish to Preston Hollow Village
Serdar Sensel has been cooking Turkish food for North Texas for more than a decade, and Chefika is the most polished room he has put his name on. The restaurant opened in the summer of 2024 in Preston Hollow Village, at 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 170, on the west side of Central Expressway.
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Gloria’s Latin Cuisine Is 40, and Oak Cliff Started the Whole Thing
Gloria and Jose Fuentes took over a small Salvadoran restaurant in Oak Cliff in April 1986. It belonged to Gloria’s sister, who was done with it. Old gas station on West Davis Street, one window unit, tight quarters. Nine months later a food critic stumbled in and wrote it up, and Dallas has been going back ever since.
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What Keeps Breakfast Lovers HOOKED on This Friendly Neighborhood Spot in Irving, TX
Breakfast gets a cheerful plot twist at Jam + Toast, the Irving restaurant where pancakes, Benedicts, and generous plates give mornings something worth celebrating. At its Regent Boulevard location, the story comes through in customer accounts of friendly servers, quick meals, and breakfasts that inspire return visits. This is a...
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L.A. celebrity favorite The Ivy plants Dallas branch near Katy Trail
A Los Angeles restaurant famous for celebrity sightings on its bright floral patios is opening a branch in Dallas: The Ivy will debut in fall 2027 at 4205 Buena Vista St. inside The Terminal at Katy Trail. “This will be the first Ivy outside of Southern California,” says India Wolfe,...
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Mo’ Bettahs Brings Traditional Hawaiian Plate Lunches to Euless
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food Opens Newest Location in Euless. The expansion gives local families and workers quick access to classic plate lunches filled with traditional island favorites. “We’ve received such a warm welcome across North Texas, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to keep growing in the region,”...
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New York, Detroit, Sicilian, Tavern: Dallas Pizza Doesn’t Pick a Lane
Dallas never settled on one kind of pizza, and that turns out to be the best thing about it. Ask five people in this city what good pizza looks like and you’ll get five different pans, five different crusts, five different fights about whether a fork belongs anywhere near the plate. Nobody here grew up on one true style, so the city just collects them instead.
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Miriam Cocina Latina Skips the Turkey for Thanksgiving Brunch
Turkey is not on the menu at Miriam Cocina Latina this Thanksgiving, and that is fine with us. The restaurant across from Klyde Warren Park will open for brunch on Thursday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a short list of holiday specials running alongside the regular menu.
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Expect a Packed House at This Dallas, Texas Jewish Deli for Meat-Loaded Corned Beef Reubens
Some Dallas lunch crowds are a warning sign, and others are a promise. In North Dallas, there is a deli where the booths fill up early, the bagel case can run low on favorite flavors, and the line keeps moving anyway. The reason is simple: stacked corned beef Reubens on...
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Uptown Has Two Australian Cafes. Which Is Better?
Two all-day cafes channel the Australian spirit through fresh flavors, carefully sourced coffee, and hearty tucker (Aussie slang for food). Both are chains that were originally founded by Aussies in New York City. Both are located a six-minute walk from each other in Uptown Dallas, with less than a quarter-mile between them.
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The Dish: Autumn weather creates appetite for al fresco dining at Fort Worth eateries
With the weather taking a pleasant turn, now is a good time to look at spots around town where diners can partake in patio dining. Because who doesn’t like to eat outdoors with friends when the weather cools down?. If you prefer warmer temps, of course, I’ll include a...