Then, go gulp down a refreshing hibiscus margarita or two at Mexican Sugar. Dallas is rife with restaurants serving tres leches cake—a Latin American dessert light, airy sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three kinds of milks that was popularized in Texas in the '90s—but the cinco leches cake at Mesero is topped with heavy cream and served in a pool of dulce de leche caramel.
Dallas has one of the biggest and buzziest Laotian food scenes in North America, and it all started with a tiny specialty grocery store called Nalinh Market.
Made with buttery Mortadella, Dijon mustard, creamy mayo, hot peppers, and thin slices of three blends of cheese, this is decidedly not the bologna sandwich of your childhood. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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Think of tacos as Texas wraps. Avila's Mexican Restaurant, Maple Ave. The revamped, longtime chain El Fenix does a good job, too. Texas is one of four major pecan- growing states, and pecan pie is held in such esteem that it's the official state pie. Now-pricey pecans once were so cheap and abundant, writes Ellise Pierce, author of Cowgirl Chef: Texas Cooking With a French Accent, cooks would make two pies at a time. Consider the amped-up Drunken Nut, a bourbon-pecan pie with a shortbread crust, at Emporium Pies, N.
Henderson Ave. When Dean Fearing was executive chef at The Mansion on Turtle Creek in the s, he developed an upscale take on classic tortilla soup, which has its roots deep in Mexico; it remains on the menu at the Mansion Restaurant. The celebrity chef now has his own restaurant, Fearing's, in the Ritz- Carlton, Dallas, where he still makes his signature chicken-chile-tomato-based version with crisp tortilla strips.
More than years later, Dublin Dr Pepper, made at a bottling plant in tiny Dublin, Texas, became a modern cult classic, sweetened with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. That's not on the DP website. Texans mourned, but they still drink their pepper-upper. Dublin Dr Pepper is no longer available in restaurants and stores, but you can buy special edition Dr Pepper made with cane sugar it's the one sporting a "made with real sugar" sticker at Central Market, E.
Lovers Lane at Greenville Avenue, Dallas. See website for other locations. Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita in in a desperate attempt to bolster business.
The original Mariano's in Old Town is gone, but you can find a frozen margarita at just about any Mexican restaurant with a bar. Ojeda's Mexican Restaurant makes an exemplary one, and at a good price. GuideLive Contributor.
By signing up you agree to our privacy policy. It would be entirely possible and equally enjoyable to eat wonderfully marbled, fork-tender, slow-smoked brisket at a different BBQ joint every single day for an entire year.
But even for extreme beef lovers, this could get a little mundane. How to book: Dine-in, take-out, and delivery options vary by location. Both establishments offer an impeccable wine program, guaranteeing one spectacular date night after another.
Oak Lawn Tang, the indestructible orange juice-esque breakfast drink enjoyed by astronauts since the early s, tastes like an overly sweet acid trip back to an America where the need for convenience yielded frozen dinners, instant coffee, and packaged snacks that could stay fresh for decades hello, Twinkies! But the Tangarita at this iconic dive bar perfectly blends childhood nostalgia with a decidedly adult twist—lots of booze.
Not only does it cut the sweetness, it makes dealing with the rest of your day so much more fun. How to order: Stop by for first come, first served seating. For all other restaurants mentioned, visit their web sites for ordering options. Uptown Many restaurants serve tortilla soup these days, but chef Dean Fearing made it famous decades ago with his iconic take on the soul-warming favorite.
The presentation itself might make it one of the only soups in history to be worthy of its five-star hotel digs: All the components avocado, chicken, radishes, tortilla strips are presented in a deep bowl before the velvety smooth stock gets poured on top by your server.
How to book: Reserve via OpenTable. Turtle Creek For decades, The Mansion Restaurant was the gold standard in fine dining in the city, a primo example of Dallas excess and opulence as witnessed in both the patrons and what appeared on the plate. Though still superb as a dining option, we find the bar to be the best way to experience the old-school elegance of The Mansion on Turtle Creek hotel property without dropping a small fortune.
Multiple locations Choosing a sole destination for Tex-Mex could be seen as an unforgivable sin, but the fact remains: El Fenix has been doling out enchiladas since , longer than some countries have been in existence. But for the truest way to savor delectable ingredients nestled in tortillas, go right to the source—a good old-fashioned taqueria. There have been many imitators of its combination of creamy chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, and ground beef, but few can match this fan favorite—which is also good wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating. Steakhouses have always been a mainstay of the Dallas dining scene, both as places where big-bucks business deals take place over martinis and filets and the go-to option for a celebratory meal for birthdays, graduations, and pandemic vaccines. Share your suggestions in the comments below! We love to find new food experiences! During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
Chile con queso and chips with a side of salsa, of course. It's a popular appetizer and bar food, and North Texans love it if it's done right! Light, crispy chips are a requirement to make this appetizer a favorite!
We could go on and on, but Tex-Mex would undoubtedly be the designated food of choice, even if we had to just name one. After all, Tex-Mex is said to have been invented right here in Dallas!
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