Local Favorites
Food scene
The most incredible tacos and quesadillas, especially the chicken tinga quesadilla. (Quesadillas are about the size of a typical taco FYI)
Trompo
337 Jefferson BoulevardThe most incredible tacos and quesadillas, especially the chicken tinga quesadilla. (Quesadillas are about the size of a typical taco FYI)
Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop AveCutest local pie shop with seasonal pies and coffee.
Oddfellows
316 W 7th StCozy cute brunch spot. Dog-friendly too!
They might be cash only but they have an atm on site.
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Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis StThey might be cash only but they have an atm on site.
Sit. Stay. Play. This downtown dog park offers a bar and kitchen for the hoomans. Day passes are $6.
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Mutts Cantina
2889 Cityplace W BlvdSit. Stay. Play. This downtown dog park offers a bar and kitchen for the hoomans. Day passes are $6.
MELT Ice Creams
405 N Bishop AveDelicious ice creams in an Instagrammable setting (my fav is the Vegan Chocolate)
Macarons are always a good idea. Grab a 6 pack to go, they travel well.
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JOY Macarons
839 W Davis StMacarons are always a good idea. Grab a 6 pack to go, they travel well.
Casual, local pizza using farm-to-table ingredients.
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Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveCasual, local pizza using farm-to-table ingredients.
Local sushi restaurant known for using premium, responsibly-sourced fish. This sushi bar has won awards multiple years for the best sushi in Dallas!
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Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts
380 W 7th StLocal sushi restaurant known for using premium, responsibly-sourced fish. This sushi bar has won awards multiple years for the best sushi in Dallas!
A French-inspired neighborhood bistro with great French/American food offerings and choice wines.
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Boulevardier
408 N Bishop AveA French-inspired neighborhood bistro with great French/American food offerings and choice wines.
A beloved local restaurant, Nora serves upscale Afghan cuisine. If you enjoy a good kebab, this is the place to go!
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Nora Restaurant and Bar
205 N Bishop AveA beloved local restaurant, Nora serves upscale Afghan cuisine. If you enjoy a good kebab, this is the place to go!
Love their $30 special which includes 3 tacos and a bottle of wine. Cute shaded patio with great service and a casual vibe.
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Taco y Vino
213 W Eighth StLove their $30 special which includes 3 tacos and a bottle of wine. Cute shaded patio with great service and a casual vibe.
Beautiful little cafe with fresh eats and juices. Usually gets busy on weekends
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Tribal All Day Cafe
263 N Bishop AveBeautiful little cafe with fresh eats and juices. Usually gets busy on weekends
Pricey but worth it if you’re looking for an elevated, seasonal meal in a gorgeous setting. It’s a small restaurant so consider a reservation for the weekend
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Written by the Seasons
380 Melba StreetPricey but worth it if you’re looking for an elevated, seasonal meal in a gorgeous setting. It’s a small restaurant so consider a reservation for the weekend
Delicious Tejas food in a lively, instagrammable setting. Try the Tex Railway cocktail!
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Tejas
250 N Bishop AveDelicious Tejas food in a lively, instagrammable setting. Try the Tex Railway cocktail!
Truly the best Italian in Dallas. Reservations are normally booked a month in advance but you might get lucky trying to walk in during non peak hours or late night.
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Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueTruly the best Italian in Dallas. Reservations are normally booked a month in advance but you might get lucky trying to walk in during non peak hours or late night.
Fresh breads and baked goods in a quaint little shop that’s just a 6 min walk away.
Village Baking Co.
Fresh breads and baked goods in a quaint little shop that’s just a 6 min walk away.
Our favorite for artisan pizza in Dallas and known for their 72 hour dough. We love the Bahn Mi and Cup and Char. It’s a 15 min walk or a 3 min drive and next to some cute shops.
NEONY Pizza Works
Our favorite for artisan pizza in Dallas and known for their 72 hour dough. We love the Bahn Mi and Cup and Char. It’s a 15 min walk or a 3 min drive and next to some cute shops.
Coffee shops
It’s coffee shop meets bar meets bookstore. Be sure to check their calendar because they often hosts local artists and storytellers on their outdoor patio.
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The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StIt’s coffee shop meets bar meets bookstore. Be sure to check their calendar because they often hosts local artists and storytellers on their outdoor patio.
An authentic Italian coffee shop with true Italian gelato (skip the other gelato spot and go here). They also have a cute pup window if you have a dog so you can walk up and still order without going inside.
Palmieri Cafe
An authentic Italian coffee shop with true Italian gelato (skip the other gelato spot and go here). They also have a cute pup window if you have a dog so you can walk up and still order without going inside.
La Reunion
229 N Bishop AveWhite Rhino Coffee
233 W 7th StShopping
If you’re looking to purchase a meaningful piece of Dallas, stop by White Rock Soap Gallery. They feature handmade soaps, scents and Knick-knacks that are all handmade in Dallas.
White Rock Soap Gallery
410 N Bishop AveIf you’re looking to purchase a meaningful piece of Dallas, stop by White Rock Soap Gallery. They feature handmade soaps, scents and Knick-knacks that are all handmade in Dallas.
Perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning/afternoon. Stroll through for local goods and grab a bite from one of the local food shops.
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Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood StPerfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning/afternoon. Stroll through for local goods and grab a bite from one of the local food shops.
It’s w must visit if you’re in the neighborhood. I never fail to find fascinating, unique gifts here!
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Urban Owl
415 N Bishop AveIt’s w must visit if you’re in the neighborhood. I never fail to find fascinating, unique gifts here!
Fête-ish
322 W 7th StCharming shop with really fun gifts, candles, and home goods to explore.
Sightseeing
White Rock Lake is your best outdoor escape in Dallas. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, jogging or the dog park.
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdKlyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyGreat views of the city from Geo Deck. Consider grabbing a City Pass and include this on one of your stops.
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Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd EGreat views of the city from Geo Deck. Consider grabbing a City Pass and include this on one of your stops.
In 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald (or the mafia depending on which theory you believe) shot President Kennedy while he was driving through Downtown Dallas. The Sixth Floor museum is housed in the building where Oswald was hiding and takes you through history of Kennedy’s presidency and tragic death.
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StIn 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald (or the mafia depending on which theory you believe) shot President Kennedy while he was driving through Downtown Dallas. The Sixth Floor museum is housed in the building where Oswald was hiding and takes you through history of Kennedy’s presidency and tragic death.
Bars, Beer + Cocktails
Great cocktails in a dark academia setting with a secret speakeasy room in the back. Plus their food is actually good for late night bites.
Atlas Bishop Arts
Great cocktails in a dark academia setting with a secret speakeasy room in the back. Plus their food is actually good for late night bites.
Has Tulum vibes and is especially great in the spring or summer. They also have private karaoke rooms you can book for a group.
Casablanca
Has Tulum vibes and is especially great in the spring or summer. They also have private karaoke rooms you can book for a group.
A restaurant & bar with a gorgeous patio, great cocktails, and sometimes live music.
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Paradiso
308 N Bishop AveA restaurant & bar with a gorgeous patio, great cocktails, and sometimes live music.
Botanist
308 N Bishop AveUpscale cocktails with great ambiance.
Rooftop pool + lounge, be sure to dress up a bit (no shorts/flip flops)
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Waterproof
1914 Commerce StRooftop pool + lounge, be sure to dress up a bit (no shorts/flip flops)
Make memories and drink local beer in this historic building turned brewery
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Oak Cliff Brewing Co
1300 S Polk StMake memories and drink local beer in this historic building turned brewery
Bishop Cider Company
509 N Bishop AveLocal cider bar if you’re into cider
Outdoors + Day Trips
Wichita Mountains is a day trip just north to beautiful hiking, especially in the fall. It’s a 3 hour drive each way, but easily done in one day and worth it if you’re in Dallas and want to get out of city life for a day.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Wichita Mountains is a day trip just north to beautiful hiking, especially in the fall. It’s a 3 hour drive each way, but easily done in one day and worth it if you’re in Dallas and want to get out of city life for a day.
Nature trails 40 minutes outside of Dallas. Great for a morning walk or taking a break from the city.
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Parque Estadual Cedar Hill
1570 FM1382Nature trails 40 minutes outside of Dallas. Great for a morning walk or taking a break from the city.
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Deslocar-se
Everything bigger in Texas including our cities
We’re spread out here and it’s a bit of a driving culture. We don’t have good public transportation so Uber/Lyft, or renting a car are you best bets.