South Dallas’s best local businesses
The 414 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 18
What changed this month
- Sep 18✓ Roma's Italian re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Tiko Thrift re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Breakfast Brothers re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18– Folklore Grove retired from the list
- Sep 17✓ Chaubandi re-checked — details verified
- Sep 15– SkinWitch Ali retired from the list
Find a spot
414 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Pets
- 15Cafes
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More spots
Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.
Asia Times Square
OtherMarket for fish and other seafood along with produce, sweets and snacks.
Shopping center featuring cafes, food vendors and clothing boutiques, as well as a gym.
DeSoto Market Place
OtherEclectic destination with multiple vendors selling apparel, beauty products and other goods, plus eateries (some vegan) and services.
Drawlz Brand Co.
OtherUnderwear brand with boxers and briefs made from cotton or stretchy material.
Fruta loca
OtherFruit parlor serving fresh fruit and smoothies, plus street tacos, tortas, and other antojitos.
Discount shopping center featuring housewares, apparel, accessories & footwear stores, plus dining.
Bridges Family Resource Center
ServicesCharity thrift shop featuring gently used apparel & footwear plus housewares & accessories.
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