The best restaurants in South Dallas

Teppanyaki-style steakhouse with a large selection of sushi rolls plus lunch specials & a full bar.

416 N Hwy 67 (Cedar Hill)

Unassuming Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes like enchiladas & fajitas.

1030 N Hwy 67 (Cedar Hill)

Family-run Mexican outfit offers homestyle fare & a set-price-enchiladas deal in colorful quarters.

2530 I-20 Frontage Rd (Grand Prairie)

Honey-wheat dough is the base for specialty pizzas with soul food-style toppings.

215 W Camp Wisdom Rd Ste 4 (Duncanville)

A menu of classic Italian dishes & pizza in a relaxed setting with colored floor tiles & wall art.

111 S Cedar Ridge Dr Ste 133 (Duncanville)

Cozy Italian restaurant & pizzeria with a full bar, murals & large windows, plus a covered patio.

100 S Main St #102 (Duncanville)

Strip-mall Japanese eatery serving sushi, noodles, hibachi & more in a relaxed, contemporary space.

749 W Wheatland Rd (Duncanville)

Contemporary Veracruz cuisine served amid colorful textured walls, high ceilings & iron chandeliers.

1427 N Hwy 67 (Cedar Hill)

Convivial eatery in La Mexicana tortilla factory preparing traditional dishes & margaritas.

715 Skyline Dr (Duncanville)

Louisiana-influenced spot known for its Cajun hand-battered shrimp & wings in a low-key setting.

107 N Cedar Ridge Dr #106 (Duncanville)

Place for New York-style thin-crust pizzas & homemade pastas, plus specials & BYOB in an airy space.

305 FM1382 #536 (Cedar Hill)

Whether you're rolling in before errands or refueling after, Dick's Uptown Cafe keeps it classic with fluffy pancakes, crepes, omelets,…

610 Uptown Blvd #100 (Cedar Hill)

Got a block party, office potluck, or cousins rolling in on short notice, Smokin' BBQ caters ribs that fall off the bone and brisket smoked…

305 N Hampton Rd (DeSoto)

When a steaming bowl of pho and a spicy tuna roll both call your name, Phở One & Sushi House delivers with authentic Vietnamese comfort,…

223 E Farm to Market Rd 1382 Ste 137 (Cedar Hill)

Modest quick-serve operation supplies 3 meals a day with a focus on Texas-style BBQ.

2334 S Belt Line Rd (Grand Prairie)

Relaxed restaurant featuring homemade American dishes and Mexican eats. Serves all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

3950 S Carrier Pkwy Ste#126 (Grand Prairie)

Barbecue-focused food truck serving brisket, ribs and greens, plus baked potatoes and smoked turkey legs.

324 E Belt Line Rd (DeSoto)

Home-style dishes such as catfish and smothered pork chops are prepared in this soul food cafe.

901 N Polk St #330 (DeSoto)

Casual, Mexican option, with salsa, tacos and fajitas, plus margaritas and karaoke.

1001 S Interstate 35 E (DeSoto)

Branch of a Texas smokehouse chain dishing up meat & sides in a simple, family-friendly setting.

4108 S Carrier Pkwy (Grand Prairie)

Relaxed eatery serving Caribbean-style food along with a variety of juices and desserts.

830 Mayfield Rd (Grand Prairie)

Fast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.

1100 E Pleasant Run Rd (DeSoto)

Latin-centric pizzeria offering pies with simple toppings & sides in a fast-food format.

2810 S State Hwy 161 Ste 125 (Grand Prairie)

Casual restaurant offering an extensive daiquiri menu, along with burgers, wings, and other comfort food.

247 N Hampton Rd (DeSoto)

A mix of traditional Italian dishes from pizza to chicken marsala plus a BYO policy.

201 W Pleasant Run Rd (Lancaster)

Brazilian bar & steakhouse providing premium grilled meats & classic sides in homey surrounds.

305 W Farm to Market Rd 1382 Ste 316 (Cedar Hill)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

249 N Hampton Rd (DeSoto)

Casual restaurant in Asia Times Square specializing in Vietnamese dishes such as banh mi and beef stew.

2625 W Pioneer Pkwy #206 (Grand Prairie)

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

3120 S State Hwy 161 (Grand Prairie)

Casual hangout offering fried chicken (some spicy) and other Korean eats such as burgers, plus tempura shrimp.

2625 W Pioneer Pkwy Ste 214 (Grand Prairie)

Casual eatery serving brunch fare, including pancakes, alongside burgers and fries.

2601 W Jefferson St (Grand Prairie)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

1507 N Beckley Ave (DeSoto)

Casual eatery specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, including gyros, hummus and baklava.

209 E Pleasant Run Rd (DeSoto)

Casual place known for burgers, fries and shakes, plus a menu of other casual dishes.

2860 State Hwy 161 #180 (Grand Prairie)

Casual eatery featuring a kid-friendly menu of chicken classics and waffle fries along with salads.

616 W Belt Line Rd (DeSoto)

Casual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.

3172 State Hwy 161 Ste 300 (Grand Prairie)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

3150 State Hwy 161 Ste 500 (Grand Prairie)

Pizza & basic pastas are the focus of this cozy, no-frills corner eatery.

601 Cedar St (Cedar Hill)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

4116 S Carrier Pkwy #100 (Grand Prairie)

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

203 E Pleasant Run Rd (DeSoto)

Casual eatery dishing up jerk chicken curry goat and oxtails alongside pasta dishes including lobster mac and cheese as well as sandwiches…

324 E Belt Line Rd (DeSoto)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

2490 I-20 Frontage Rd (Grand Prairie)

Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

3102 State Hwy 161 (Grand Prairie)

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

740 I-35E (Lancaster)

Comfy, counter-serve joint with Louisiana-style boiled crawfish & other Cajun & Creole seafood eats.

2505 E Arkansas Ln Ste 131 (Arlington)

Family-run joint dishing up burgers, fried fish, pizza and wings plus beer.

118 S Cockrell Hill Rd #111 (DeSoto)

Colorful local chain outpost serving up Tex-Mex staples, margaritas & signature puffed tacos.

2109 N Hampton Rd (DeSoto)

Upscale restaurant and bar at Hillside Village Shopping Center with stylish interiors, a cigar-friendly patio, and DJs.

305 FM-W 1382 #314 (Cedar Hill)

Standard pizza joint offering a variety of homemade crusts plus subs, wings, cheesesticks & salads.

3480 S Carrier Pkwy #165 (Grand Prairie)

Italian pick for big slices, Italian classics & pub food in relaxed, checked-tablecloth digs.

355 E Westchester Pkwy #100 (Grand Prairie)

Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.

1020 Mayfield Rd Ste 630 (Grand Prairie)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1215 Arkansas Ln #250 (Grand Prairie)

Seafood plates & sharing platters served in an easygoing dining room with bar seating & TV screens.

917 N Hampton Rd #101 (DeSoto)

Kid-friendly eatery featuring chicken burgers and cocktails in a rustic-chic space with pickleball courts and other outdoor games.

2965 State Hwy 161 (Grand Prairie)

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

106 S Cockrell Hill Rd (DeSoto)

Casual, kid-friendly spot for African fusion cuisine, including jollof rice, beef suya, and sobolo.

621 N Hampton Rd Ste 113 (DeSoto)

Coffee shop offering signature lattes and other drinks along with comfort food in a casual space.

1020 Mayfield Rd Ste 600 (Grand Prairie)

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

961 W Belt Line Rd (DeSoto)

Informal Vietnamese restaurant ladling out a variety of noodle soups & banh mi sandwiches.

2525 E Arkansas Ln #223 (Arlington)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

2315 W Interstate 20 (Grand Prairie)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

209 E Pleasant Run Rd (DeSoto)

Pizzeria serving slices and other quick bites, plus shakes and other dessert options, in a casual setting.

2971 S State Hwy 161 (Grand Prairie)

Counter-serve chain offering pizza with lots of toppings in original or thinner-crust versions.

340 E Belt Line Rd (DeSoto)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

1101 N Interstate 35 E Rd (DeSoto)

Relaxed eatery with a patio serving burgers, wings, beers, cocktails and other American dishes.

305 E Farm to Market Rd 1382 Suite 410 (Cedar Hill)