The best restaurants in South Dallas
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QuikTrip
RestaurantsConvenience store chain supplying snacks, sandwiches & fountain drinks, plus gasoline.
QuikTrip
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsNeza York Con Todo
RestaurantsNeza York Con Todo keeps it casual and tasty with tacos and burritos done right, friendly folks, and a salsa game that makes everything…
Neza York Con Todo
RestaurantsSoulmans Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCasual Texas-style BBQ chain serving ribs, sandwiches, plates & family-style meal options.
Soulmans Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsSoulman's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCasual Texas-style BBQ chain serving ribs, sandwiches, plates & family-style meal options.
Soulman's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsTaco Casa
RestaurantsSometimes you just need simple, saucy comfort around Lancaster. Taco Casa is the Texas-based chain locals lean on for straight-up tacos,…
Taco Casa
RestaurantsMrJims.Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering pizza with lots of toppings in original or thinner-crust versions.
MrJims.Pizza
RestaurantsWings and More Place
RestaurantsWings and More Place does exactly what the name promises: saucy wings in flavors from Lemon Pepper and Garlic Parmesan to Mango Habanero…
Wings and More Place
RestaurantsEl Rico Chamoyon
RestaurantsEl Rico Chamoyon is the Duncanville frutería locals hit for Fresas con Crema, elotes every way, mangonadas, and aguas frescas made with…
El Rico Chamoyon
RestaurantsJudy's Cafe #2
RestaurantsJudy's Cafe #2 keeps it classic with hearty homestyle plates, from fluffy pancakes and omelets to cornbread and those whole or sliced pies…
Judy's Cafe #2
RestaurantsRed Lobster
RestaurantsSeafood chain also serving steak, pasta, chicken and pizzas.
Red Lobster
RestaurantsDon Pedros Pupuseria y Taqueria
RestaurantsDon Pedros Pupuseria y Taqueria is that easygoing spot locals whisper about when the craving hits, with loroco-stuffed pupusas, fajita…
Don Pedros Pupuseria y Taqueria
RestaurantsPollo Regio
RestaurantsJuicy charcoal-grilled chicken plus Mexican staples, done with that authentic home-style vibe, is what Pollo Regio does best. Quick,…
Pollo Regio
RestaurantsChubby's Restaurant
RestaurantsIf you're craving legit all-day breakfast or classic comfort plates that don't overthink it, Chubby's Restaurant has been a Dallas staple…
Chubby's Restaurant
RestaurantsAntojitos Rosy Taqueria
RestaurantsAntojitos Rosy Taqueria hits the everyday cravings with street-style tacos, tortas, gorditas, and breakfast options when you’re up early.…
Antojitos Rosy Taqueria
RestaurantsCaptain D's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.
Captain D's
RestaurantsTaco Casa
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Taco Casa keeps it simple and satisfying with the classics, think tacos, burritos, and nachos that taste like they…
Taco Casa
RestaurantsCity View Tacos
RestaurantsJust up the road in Duncanville, City View Tacos keeps it casual with hearty taco plates, burritos and breakfast that hits the spot. It’s a…
City View Tacos
RestaurantsSmokey D'Z BBQ
RestaurantsSmokey D'Z BBQ keeps it classic with tender brisket, ribs, and sides that hit like a Sunday nap, from creamy mac to potato chips and fresh…
Smokey D'Z BBQ
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsTortilleria La Nueva Puntada #5
RestaurantsTortilleria La Nueva Puntada #5 turns daily nixtamal into hand-pressed tortillas, then loads them with classic guisados for tacos, burritos…
Tortilleria La Nueva Puntada #5
RestaurantsGenghis Grill
RestaurantsWhen you need a quick, satisfying fix on this side of 67, Genghis Grill lets you stack a bowl from 80+ fresh ingredients, hand it off to…
Genghis Grill
RestaurantsSonic Drive-In
RestaurantsFast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Sonic Drive-In
RestaurantsChuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
Chuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsTaqueria Torres #2
RestaurantsMake dinner easy this week at Taqueria Torres #2, where authentic Mexican is the move in Cedar Hill. Think sizzling fajitas, mouthwatering…
Taqueria Torres #2
RestaurantsCafe Plato Loco
RestaurantsWhen the fajita sizzle is calling and enchiladas sound like the right kind of plan, Cafe Plato Loco keeps it simple and proudly Mexican…
Cafe Plato Loco
RestaurantsHugo's Mexican Grill & Cantina
RestaurantsCraving the real deal? Hugo's Mexican Grill & Cantina turns out handmade corn tortillas, crisp taco shells, and fajitas cooked to order,…
Hugo's Mexican Grill & Cantina
RestaurantsLa Antojeria jalisco
RestaurantsLa Antojeria Jalisco keeps Cedar Hill happily fed with crispy birria tacos, chilaquiles, machete, alambre, and other comforting Mexican…
La Antojeria jalisco
RestaurantsPicazo’s Street kitchen - Taqueria in Dallas
RestaurantsPicazo's Street Kitchen is the kind of family-run street taco shop locals lean on for easy wins, with tortas, hamburguesas, quesadillas,…
Picazo’s Street kitchen - Taqueria in Dallas
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCicis Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.
Cicis Pizza
RestaurantsCampuzano Mexican Food
RestaurantsFor over 25 years, Campuzano Mexican Food has been the neighborhood go-to for fresh, high-quality Mexican dishes in portions that never…
Campuzano Mexican Food
RestaurantsLas Jarras Taqueria
RestaurantsLas Jarras Taqueria keeps it simple and delicious with classics like taco plates and enchiladas made fresh and fast, just like abuela used…
Las Jarras Taqueria
RestaurantsSankofa Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving crispy, comforting classics with a lighter touch or keeping it plant-based, Sankofa Kitchen & Bar delivers updated…
Sankofa Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsMrJims.Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering pizza with lots of toppings in original or thinner-crust versions.
MrJims.Pizza
RestaurantsBodega Provisions
RestaurantsWhether you need an easy weeknight win or just that steam-soft masa hug, Bodega Provisions is cranking out scratch-made tamales in classic…
Bodega Provisions
RestaurantsTacos la welta
RestaurantsTacos La Welta keeps it satisfying with breakfast plates, burritos, quesadillas, and street tacos that hit the spot. Locals swear by the…
Tacos la welta
Restaurants3 Hermanos Taqueria
RestaurantsWhether you’re rolling in for breakfast, plotting Taco Tuesday, or just craving street-style Mexican that lands every time, 3 Hermanos…
3 Hermanos Taqueria
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsEmpire Buffet
RestaurantsEmpire Buffet in Duncanville is the midweek fix when you want options... like, over 200 of them every day. Think all you can eat Chinese…
Empire Buffet
RestaurantsLos Tapatios
RestaurantsLos Tapatios keeps it classic with time-honored recipes, sizzling fajitas, and enchiladas that hit the spot without trying too hard. It’s…
Los Tapatios
RestaurantsBeto's Mexican Restaurant and Catering
RestaurantsBeto's Mexican Restaurant and Catering has been family-owned since 1993, turning out homestyle Mexican plates, enchiladas, and sizzling…
Beto's Mexican Restaurant and Catering
RestaurantsSoul Circles Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsBuilt on a lightly sweet honey-wheat crust, the pies at Soul Circles Pizza Kitchen mix comfort-food swagger with creativity, pairing soul…
Soul Circles Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsAmore's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsNeed a pasta night that hits like Nonna's hug? Amore's Italian Restaurant does the classics right with lasagna, chicken parmigiana,…
Amore's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRoma's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsWhether it's a low-key date night or team-pizza Tuesday, Roma's Italian Bistro keeps it classic with New York style pies, hearty pastas…
Roma's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsOsaki Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsOsaki Sushi & Hibachi in Duncanville turns out fresh-made rolls, comforting noodles, and hibachi that hits the spot. Expect variety and…
Osaki Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsVeracruz Cafe - Cedar Hill
RestaurantsMake this week tastier with Veracruz Cafe - Cedar Hill, specializing in Veracruz cuisine with Mesoamerican, Mayan, Huasteco and Aztec…
Veracruz Cafe - Cedar Hill
RestaurantsThibodeaux's Authentic Cajun Cookin'
RestaurantsThibodeaux's Authentic Cajun Cookin' is serving Louisiana-style classics made from scratch and to order, from red beans and rice to gumbo…
Thibodeaux's Authentic Cajun Cookin'
RestaurantsMo's Italia Express
RestaurantsWhether you're in a weeknight dinner rut or plotting a laid back get together, Mo's Italia Express turns out New York-style thin-crust…
Mo's Italia Express
RestaurantsDick's Uptown Cafe
RestaurantsWhether you're rolling in before errands or refueling after, Dick's Uptown Cafe keeps it classic with fluffy pancakes, crepes, omelets,…
Dick's Uptown Cafe
RestaurantsSmokin' BBQ
RestaurantsGot a block party, office potluck, or cousins rolling in on short notice, Smokin' BBQ caters ribs that fall off the bone and brisket smoked…
Smokin' BBQ
RestaurantsPhở One & Sushi House
RestaurantsWhen a steaming bowl of pho and a spicy tuna roll both call your name, Phở One & Sushi House delivers with authentic Vietnamese comfort,…
Phở One & Sushi House
RestaurantsRagin Cajun kitchen
RestaurantsRagin Cajun Kitchen is pulling up to DeSoto with bold Louisiana flavor and a Texas twist, promising Cajun classics locals already crave.…
Ragin Cajun kitchen
RestaurantsOutlaws Barbecue
RestaurantsOutlaws Barbecue has been serving Grand Prairie for 34 years with authentic Texas barbecue plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner that hits like…
Outlaws Barbecue
RestaurantsComo En Casa
RestaurantsWhen breakfast cravings hit at odd hours, Como En Casa has you covered with a relaxed vibe and homemade American dishes alongside Mexican…
Como En Casa
RestaurantsJS Vegan Burger
RestaurantsJS Vegan Burger delivers legit comfort food vibes without the meat, serving juicy plant-based burgers and familiar fast-food favorites that…
JS Vegan Burger
RestaurantsRoute 303 Pizza
RestaurantsRoute 303 Pizza nails the pizza and wings craving with traditional wings and specialty pies like Philly Cheese Steak, Buffalo Chicken, and…
Route 303 Pizza
RestaurantsCrowns BBQ & Sports Grill
RestaurantsCrowns BBQ & Sports Grill is the clubhouse hangout at Prairie Lakes Golf Course, serving up barbecue and comfort grub with course views for…
Crowns BBQ & Sports Grill
RestaurantsSmokin A's Good Eats
RestaurantsLet Smokin A's Good Eats handle your midweek meat mood with scratch-made brisket, Richie Ribs, and those loaded potatoes locals won’t stop…
Smokin A's Good Eats
RestaurantsThe Color Purple Cafe
RestaurantsThe Color Purple Cafe is a DeSoto go-to for soul food that tastes like home, from catfish to smothered pork chops, all served with the kind…
The Color Purple Cafe
RestaurantsLos Tapatios
RestaurantsLos Tapatios keeps it classic with sizzling choriqueso, loaded Fajita Nachos, and a soul-warming Caldo 7 Mares, plus fresh hand-made…
Los Tapatios
RestaurantsSpring Creek Barbeque
RestaurantsBranch of a Texas smokehouse chain dishing up meat & sides in a simple, family-friendly setting.
Spring Creek Barbeque
RestaurantsSazon Tropical
RestaurantsSazon Tropical does the hearty stuff right, from pernil with arroz con gandules and crispy tostones to truly satisfying mofongo. Wash it…
Sazon Tropical
RestaurantsBig Deal Burger
RestaurantsWhen you want a burger that actually eats like Texas, Big Deal Burger piles Legit. Texas. Barbecue. on classic patties, lets you go wild…
Big Deal Burger
RestaurantsGolden Chick
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.
Golden Chick
RestaurantsRoma's Italian
RestaurantsRoma's Italian keeps Red Oak fed with stone-baked pies, big-bowl pastas, and that cult-favorite White Out, plus garlic rolls that…
Roma's Italian
RestaurantsPizza Patrón Hwy 161
RestaurantsWhether you want quick, no-fuss pizza with a Latin accent or a pie to share before kickoff, Pizza Patrón Hwy 161 turns out satisfying…
Pizza Patrón Hwy 161
RestaurantsGAUCHO EXPRESS
RestaurantsGaucho Express in Grand Prairie brings 15 premium cuts sizzling to your table, from classic picanha to bacon-wrapped filet, with nonstop…
GAUCHO EXPRESS
RestaurantsThe Daiquiri Station
RestaurantsWhether it's a weeknight treat or pregame fuel, The Daiquiri Station keeps things fun with an extensive daiquiri lineup plus burgers,…
The Daiquiri Station
RestaurantsVidorra
RestaurantsVidorra is all about modern Mexican comfort with authentic dishes, bold cocktails, and an energized scene that turns dinner into a mini…
Vidorra
RestaurantsRoma's Italian Lancaster
RestaurantsRoma's Italian Lancaster hits that classic red-sauce craving, from pizza done right to chicken marsala that tastes like a Sunday dinner,…
Roma's Italian Lancaster
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsBanh Mi Number 1
RestaurantsWhen a sandwich won't cut it, Banh Mi Number 1 serves crisp French-style baguettes with bold Vietnamese flavors and fresh local…
Banh Mi Number 1
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsSeoul Chicken Grand Prairie
RestaurantsSeoul Chicken Grand Prairie is your move this week when regular wings feel weak, serving Korean-style fried chicken that stays…
Seoul Chicken Grand Prairie
RestaurantsAllegory Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAllegory Kitchen & Bar is your move when you want chef-y takes on the classics, think white cheddar shrimp and grits, oven baked lobster…
Allegory Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsASIAWAY
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving fine sushi and sashimi, hibachi cooked on the spot, or a loaded poke bowl, Asiaway in nearby DeSoto delivers fresh…
ASIAWAY
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsStop-N-Go Gyros- Desoto
RestaurantsStop N Go Gyros- DeSoto is your go-to this week for fresh-to-order meats, pillowy pita, and tzatziki that slaps. Grab a Traditional Gyro or…
Stop-N-Go Gyros- Desoto
RestaurantsJakes Burgers and Beer
RestaurantsCasual place known for burgers, fries and shakes, plus a menu of other casual dishes.
Jakes Burgers and Beer
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a kid-friendly menu of chicken classics and waffle fries along with salads.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsSam's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to be easy and actually good this week, Sam's Pizza & Pasta comes through with Sicilian deep dish pies and tried-and-true…
Sam's Pizza
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsShelton's Deli
RestaurantsShelton's Deli is that local spot you hit when eggs and toast just won't cut it, with citrus goat cheese pancakes, a legit apricot chicken…
Shelton's Deli
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsJS International Grill
RestaurantsJS International Grill is all about the spice, blending Caribbean flavor with local comfort in dishes like jerk chicken, shrimp pasta, and…
JS International Grill
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsPortillo's Grand Prairie
RestaurantsPortillo's Grand Prairie is slinging true Chicago street food vibes, from char-broiled burgers and Italian Beef Sandwiches to iconic…
Portillo's Grand Prairie
RestaurantsScratch Wings
RestaurantsScratch Wings is Korean fried chicken inspired and very Grand Prairie, with 24-hour brined, hand-breaded, double-fried bird that shatters…
Scratch Wings
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsBayou Cat
RestaurantsBayou Cat is the Arlington staple for Cajun/Creole cravings, from crispy fried catfish, shrimp and oyster baskets to hot sausage, shrimp,…
Bayou Cat
RestaurantsPhat Matt's
RestaurantsWhether it’s sauce-slick hot wings or golden fried fish, Phat Matt's delivers the kind of Cajun catfish and link baskets that make…
Phat Matt's
RestaurantsOjeda's
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Ojeda's in DeSoto keeps it classic with time-tested Tex-Mex done the way Texans like it since 1969, plus icy…
Ojeda's
RestaurantsHillside Social
RestaurantsCraving Southern favorites with a modern twist, minus the Dallas trek? Hillside Social serves up luxe vibes and a meticulously curated menu…
Hillside Social
Restaurantssmokebaebbq
RestaurantsSmoke Bae BBQ is rolling around town this week with East Texas style plates that hit like a backyard cookout, from chopped brisket by the…
smokebaebbq
RestaurantsUncle John's Pizza
RestaurantsUncle John's Pizza is that reliable, no-frills spot when you want straightforward good pizza with a variety of homemade crusts, plus subs,…
Uncle John's Pizza
RestaurantsPizzaiolo's Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsWhen the dinner debate stalls, Pizzaiolo's Pizza and Pasta delivers with hand-tossed New York style pies, the legendary 30-inch Godfather,…
Pizzaiolo's Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsKeke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsLocal chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsKrab Kingz
RestaurantsWhen the group chat wants real flavor, Krab Kingz delivers with its Famous Florida Garlic Crab and Shrimp plates, hearty Krab Trays,…
Krab Kingz
RestaurantsChicken N Pickle - Grand Prairie
RestaurantsIf your crew needs something fun this week, Chicken N Pickle - Grand Prairie pairs craveable, fresh, responsibly sourced eats with…
Chicken N Pickle - Grand Prairie
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsJust Love Coffee Cafe - Grand Prairie
RestaurantsJust Love Coffee Cafe - Grand Prairie pours hand-crafted coffee and signature lattes alongside waffle-ironed creations and legit comfort…
Just Love Coffee Cafe - Grand Prairie
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsPhở 95 Asian Fusion and Vietnamese
RestaurantsPhở 95 Asian Fusion and Vietnamese keeps it casual with steaming bowls of phở, bún plates, and stacked bánh mì, plus a surprise hero,…
Phở 95 Asian Fusion and Vietnamese
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSerious Eats
RestaurantsSerious Eats keeps it simple in the best way, with Serious Slices, Serious Sliders, and Serious Shakes that hit the after-practice or…
Serious Eats
RestaurantsMama's Korean Kitchen Tofu House
RestaurantsWhen the week needs comfort that actually tastes like something, Mama's Kitchen Korean Tofu House delivers rich, bubbling tofu soups,…
Mama's Korean Kitchen Tofu House
RestaurantsMrJims.Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering pizza with lots of toppings in original or thinner-crust versions.
MrJims.Pizza
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsMudhook Bar and Kitchen
RestaurantsLocals in Cedar Hill keep Mudhook Bar and Kitchen in the rotation for Akaushi Wagyu burgers from Heartbrand Ranch, a legit coffee and…
Mudhook Bar and Kitchen
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