OT - Dallas/Austin Restaurant/Hotel Questions
by WyoRanger on Jan 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST
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So, we're going to Texas for opening day. The plan is to fly into Austin, hang out for a couple nights, then fly to Dallas for a couple nights and see the game.
One thing I want to do is get a nice, upscale meal while in Dallas (sometimes tough to do in Wyoming). First, I'm wondering about the prices at Bijoux for their three and five course meals as well as the tasting menu (not listed online). I'm sure the answer is "expensive" but I'd like a ballpark price before we walk in there. Any other Dallas restaurants people recommend? I looked at the menu for Craft, and while affordable it doesn't seem that interesting. I also and looked at Abacus which seems impressive.
Also, I checked out hotels in Austin. It seems that every hotel near the lake/downtown area starts around $250/night, which I'm not in the mood to pay (I stayed in that area before, but the client was paying). I almost never rent cars when I travel and instead go public transportation/taxis/car services. I'd like something near downtown/the lake, but if people know of a decent affordable hotel nearby, I can make it work.
Finally, Dallas hotels. Any recommendations based on location/price? I'd like to stay some place where you can walk and hit restaurants/bars. I don't want to be out in the suburbs. Although if the there's a place near the light rail and the rail actually goes someplace cool, that would work too. My problem is that I always stay "downtown" but Dallas' downtown just seems to be a big financial district.
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Bob’s steak and chop house and Antares in Reunion Tower and The Palms in Dallas. The Reatta and Daddy Jacks in Sundance Square in Ft. Worth. I have been to all and all are worth it. The Palms is probably the most expensive. I would say to ballpark it $75-300 for most of those. It has been awhile since I ate in Dallas.
Miami bound...
by boomer1 on Jan 4, 2009 4:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bob's is GREAT
Antares and the palm are not in my opinion, Abacus is another great place to go are Local and York Street
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
York Street
Is also excellent, but make sure you get a reservation way early. There are about 20 seats in that joint.
by FuturePants on Jan 5, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Please explain the appeal with Local.
It is located in one crappy part of town.
by oc on Jan 5, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
very crappy
but I think the food is excellent and I like out-of-the-way places like Local and York Street
by thedudeabides on Jan 6, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hotel Lumen
on the SMU campus.
My brother and I stayed there for 5 nights 2 years ago for a weekend series w/ Houston.
Fantastic hotel and the in-house restaurant was fantastic. Highly highly recommended.
check it out.
by cmkelly29 on Jan 4, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
One more
Trulux in Southlake Town Square is excellent, I think they have a few more locations also.
Miami bound...
by boomer1 on Jan 4, 2009 4:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They have one in Uptown.
At the corner of Maple and McKinney. No need to drive all the way to Southlake.
by oc on Jan 4, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Austin
Doubletree Guest Suites just north of the Capitol is usually a little cheaper than the other downtown hotels. It’s very business traveler focused, so weekend rates are decent (~$150) and no one will be there. Two-room suites with balconies. Shouldn’t have to walk more than about 15 city blocks to anything downtown.
Embassy Suites Town Lake is south of the lake so walking to 4th and 6th Streets is difficult. But rates should be similar to the Doubletree and there’s still plenty of entertainment within a $10 cab fare. Public Transportation in Austin is ridiculous.
Sounds like you already know this … do your upscale dining in Dallas and hit the dives in Austin. Great outdoor dining here.
by robert_d_wilfong on Jan 4, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Balls Hamburgers
Was replaced by a Dunkin Donuts.
Id suggest you rework your trip.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jan 4, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Which Balls?
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by Agreen07 on Jan 4, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The one
in snider Plaza
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by miles on Jan 5, 2009 8:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Balls
was my favorite during law school. Was very disappointed when it closed.
by FuturePants on Jan 5, 2009 9:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dunkin Donuts
sucks, a shame they replaced Balls.
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by miles on Jan 5, 2009 8:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
in New England
they have dunkin donuts everywhere and everyone loves it. I don’t drink coffee but apparently it’s good up there. And the donuts/bagels are much cleaner up there…weird but true.
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by Agreen07 on Jan 5, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the ones down here have historically been franchises, the locations in New England are good
by thedudeabides on Jan 6, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't have Dunkin Donuts
where are we gonna get our next GM?
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by DJCahill on Jan 5, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Austin Hotel
Hey man. I have contacts with the big Hilton downtown. Shoot me an e-mail dtbranam@yahoo.com and I’ll see if I can’t get you a much cheaper rate.
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 4, 2009 5:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dallas
In doing some research, it seems like the east end history district might be up my alley. I looked at the Adolphus, which seems cool if I can truly get the rate touted by Yahoo. Any thoughts?
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by WyoRanger on Jan 4, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's a good choice
My friend stayed at the Magnolia down the street, which would be another strong choice. Of course, with the downtown hotels you’ll have to vallet the rental car, which adds another $20 or so per night (I’m assuming you’re renting a car, sine the taxi fair all the way to Arlington is likely pretty expensive, and there are no public transportation options).
As for restaurants, I have no idea. I just moved to Dallas in September, and it’ll take me years to get a good feel for the restaurant scene. You could always go for a Stephan Pyles, which is a good steak & seafood place (the chef, Stephan Pyles is kinda like Dallas’s version of Bobby Flay). I’ve never been there for dinner though, so I’m not sure what it’s like.
by cstorm15 on Jan 4, 2009 6:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There is a garage
on Elm between Ackard and Field (above the CVS) where you can park overnight for $3 on weekends. It is new, well lighted and patrolled by security.
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Downtown Dallas
I’ve lived there for 8 years. If you stay in the Adophus or the Magnoia there are a large number of bars to hit within 2 blocks.
City tavern — (Main between Field and Ackard) neighborhood bar in downtown, friendly and cheap, always crowded but smokey
Ten- (Main and field) — sports bar with cute waitresses, pretty good food
Press Box (Elm and Ervay) — another sports bar, nice waitstaff and decent food
Sol Irlandes and Iron Cactus — (right by main street alley on Main between Ervay and Ackard) Mexican, there is an Iron Cactus in Austin too. Food is better at Sol’s
Fish market — upscale sushi and seafood, high-design setting
Fuse — good tex-asian, get the beef ternderloin
Campisi’s — pizzia and pasta (main street alley on Main between Ervay and Ackard)
Sushi Ya (elm at Field) — Sushi joint — fuse is better
Ravenna — (Field at Main) — Pizza and pasta, best italian downtown
There are other choices such as the Adophus’ Rodeo bar and others, but I hope the above list will assure you there ARE places to go down there without resorting to the west end.
Also a ton of clubs downtown (Mantis, Blue, O-bar, Plush etc.) if you’re into that stuff
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and all of the above
are a block away from Magnolia or the Adolphus
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can also stay at Joule
and eat a Charlie Palmer’s downtown, though both are pricey. Stephen Pyles is also downtown but I wouldn’t recommend, and there is always the french room at the Adolphus if you want to do dinner jacket dining
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and if you do stay downtown and see a guy in a rangers t-shirt at any of the above
say hi, I’m sure it will be me
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It really depends on what you're looking for in a Dallas restaurant.
If you’re looking for a kind of hipster/tres chic place, I recently enjoyed my time at Fuse in downtown Dallas. Great patio, excellent seafood, and a really unique atmosphere.
For steak, it’s hard to beat Bob’s Steak and Chop House, but I’d also recommend Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse on Spring Valley. If it’s a big deal to you, they have an absurdly extensive wine list.
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by ghtd36 on Jan 4, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As far as steak
If there’s one thing I can find in Wyoming it’s a good steak. I did notice Fuse while doing some research – Asian/Texan fusion. I presume the Texas influence is through the spices/peppers. Looks interesting and one thing I wouldn’t mind is a good seafood option on the menu.
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by WyoRanger on Jan 4, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seafood
check out Truluck’s (like boomer mentioned above) if you like crab. That place is excellent. Also, for steak and stuff like that I suggest Hibiscus.
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by Dirk Diggler on Jan 4, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bob's
was rated as the second best steakhouse in the US by Fortune magazine a couple of years ago, I promise it will be a better steak than you can get in Wyoming if not the best you’ve ever had
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Those rankings mean nothing
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by Agreen07 on Jan 5, 2009 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
of course they are subjective, but I’ve eaten at most of the top steakhouses in the country, and while one can quibble with the order, I think they mean something
by thedudeabides on Jan 7, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I live above Fuse in Downtown Dallas
And it is a good choice for tex-asian
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tex-asian
That’s a cuisine fusion genre I am entirely unfamiliar with.
Describe please.
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he meant
as a meat market?
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by t ball on Jan 7, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then I endorse the aforementioned market wholeheartedly
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 7, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
there isn’t too much to it. The food is what you would consider traditional japanese cuisine (sushi etc.) with some texas twists (think e.g. jalapenos in your miso soup or chili dusted edamame). They create some combinations and pairings that make the meal interesting and fun.
It isn’t outstanding cuisine like you would get at a higher price point (e.g. abacus) but it is a good place to dine, I go at least once a week.
It makes a pretty good meat market on weekends between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. when the patio is open as well.
by thedudeabides on Jan 8, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
great call...
i am continually underwhelmed by fancy restaurants. i am not a tremendously discriminating eater, so i guess paying $$$$ for food with a decent chance that it’s not going to be great (even at great restaurants) isn’t up my alley.
huts is great. i love their burgers. and on the off chance you get a bad meal, you’re out $10.
by sam in so cal on Jan 4, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Austin hotel tip
If you want a great Austin experience, I’d recommend the San Jose on South Congress:
It’s very cool. Hip, yet kind of funky/minimalist. They have a nice courtyard and pool, and a very cool, laid-back courtyard bar. One of it’s big selling points is that it’s in a great neighborhood (although I admit I’m biased, since I live nearby). It is close to several great restaurants:
http://www.woodlandaustin.com/ (a personal favorite)
http://www.austinvespaio.com/ (One of the best in Austin, with a less-expensive sister restaurant next door)
http://www.homeslicepizza.com/ (Good pizza)
http://www.guerostacobar.com/ (Great margarita’s)
http://www.elsolylalunaaustin.com/ (Great Tex-Mex breakfast)
http://www.botticellissouthcongress.com/ (a fun classy kind of spot)
http://www.cafemagnolia.com/ (Good if it’s 2 am and you are hungry)
It’s also right across from the famous Continental Club, my favorite bar on the planet. They are practically guaranteed to have great music every night of the week.
http://www.continentalclub.com/
It’s also just about a mile south of downtown, so you can definitely make it work with the no rental car thing, relying on walking, cabs, and the bus. If the San Jose is a little too pricey, I’d recommend the Austin Motel just down the street. I’ve also heard good things about it.
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by trza on Jan 4, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Austin Fine Dining
Jeffrey’s is hard to beat, Hudson’s on the Bend is out by lake travis but fun if you want to pay a bunch for a good and unique meal. But I’m with those who say eat cheap in Austin (great dives abound) and blow your wad in Dallas.
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what?
add thick pollution
multilpy prices by two
subtract a series of disgusting, dirty beaches
add approachable, nice people
…and you get orange county
by sam in so cal on Jan 4, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Yup.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 4, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There's approachable, nice people on every corner in Austin.
by oc on Jan 4, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We have those out here, too.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 4, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
restaurants...
if you like mexican food, the possibilities are plentiful (dfw and austin).
chuy’s in austin is good. the one in dallas is all right.
i would pick someplace like mi cocina over a lot of the fancy (expensive) restaurants in dfw.
if it needs to be fancy, go to the mi cocina in hp village. if there’s a wait, head to the third floor bar for drinks.
abacus is very good if you are adamant about spending a lot of money.
by sam in so cal on Jan 4, 2009 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Manny's Uptown instead of Mi Cocina
Lots more character and pretty much the same great food (same family).
by RangersOCD on Jan 4, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ever
try javier’s? I like it very much.
by Michael Cave on Jan 4, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a Javier's fan
But I’d say go to Mia’s instead of Manny’s or Mi Cocina. Same family, and it is the original started by the mother. Have only one mambo taxi
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you and your girlfriend are into group sex, check out the Hotel ZaZa.
by oc on Jan 4, 2009 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or call me
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by Agreen07 on Jan 4, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 4, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Maximilian on Jan 5, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas Restaurants
The best restaurant I’ve eaten at is the Old Warsaw in downtown Dallas. It’s about $100 per person not including wine. I would also recommend Del Friscos which is “only” $50 per person (also not including wine). If you go to Fort Worth or the inner cities, I could give you more suggestions since that’s where I live.
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 4, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
reata?
what do you think about that one?…
by Michael Cave on Jan 4, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Reata
I like the Reata but it’s a bit too gamey oriented for me. Same thing for Bonnels, but that’s just a matter of taste. I’d recommend both to tourists though because of the atmosphere. Downtown also has Daddy Jack’s, Piranha’s and P. F. Chang’s all of which are very good.
Since you asked about Fort Worth places, my wife found this sushi place near Hulen mall called Sushi Tao that’s really good. I like it slightly better then Piranha’s downtown which is a bit too trendy for me. Strangely, three of my favorite Fort Worth restaurants are cash only: Kincaid’s, Angelo’s, and J. T. Garcia’s. The other places in our “rotation” are Red Hot and Blue, Lucile’s, La Playa Maya, Ocean Rock, Rock Fish, Texas d’ Brazile (special occasions only and with a coupon at that).
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 4, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Downtwn Fort Worth Restaurants
I also forgot to mention that there is a Cantina Laredo and Cabo Grande in Downtown Fort Worth. Cantina Laredo is a bit on the expensive side and Cabo Grande is almost as good at almost half the price. (In case it’s not clear in my previous post Daddy Jack’s, Piranha’s and P. F. Chang’s are in Downtown Fort Worth)
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 4, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
i may actually try to check out Piranha’s on Thursday actually.
by Michael Cave on Jan 6, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm a big fan of Piranha's
I’ve been to 3 different ones: Sundance Square (pretty small — can sometimes take a while to get a table). North Arlington on Collins (a little big bigger). Their newest one is in South Arlington at Matlock and I-20. Very good stuff. I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
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by Dirk Diggler on Jan 6, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kincaids
I ate there once; not too shabby. You been to Dutchs, right in the middle of TCU’s campus?
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by Maximilian on Jan 5, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NO
but my wife probably has since she’s a TCU grad. I never ate anything in the TCU area until I met my wife. Now I wish I had known about Fuzzy’s Tacos earlier.
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 5, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuzzys
Great food. I love their grilled shrimp tacos and white cheese queso.
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by Maximilian on Jan 5, 2009 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
red hot and blue
not impressed with it here (DC)
but then again, expecting to have good BBQ (texas style) in DC is like expecting to have a hurricane in phoenix…lol
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by knockoutking on Jan 5, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
RHB
It’s actually Memphis style barbeque but I mainly go there for the bluesy atmosphere.
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 5, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fellow texan transplant hint
Give up on brisket. Seriously. Just cross it off your list.
However, there is a lot of great pulled pork to be savored in DelMarVa.
Redhotbluewhatever does suck. And they are overpriced.
I’d stay away from so-called Virginia BBQ. Pretty much shiite. Go to places where you see Carolina BBQ, and then go for the white vinegar variety.
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
More
Forgot about 2 places on Magnolia, Nona Tata’s (cash only) for Italian and Chadra’s for Mediterranean. I only go to Chadra’s on Friday when they have a buffet.
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 5, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
I’d highly recommend The Old Warsaw too.
I also like Lawry’s near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway.
by Hubris on Jan 4, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The grape
on lower greenville is excellent.
by Michael Cave on Jan 4, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Old warsaw is good
And close to downtown by the Crescent hotel, be warned though, Jacket required. I’d really say Abacus or Bob’s. I blew it out over the holidays and hit Abacus, Stephen Pyles, Bob’s, Nana, Fish Market and Old Warsaw. It reaffirmed by belief that Abacus and Bob’s are head and shoulders above the others.
by thedudeabides on Jan 5, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Old Warsaw
I played piano there a couple of times, subbing for a friend. I was not impressed as much after I saw the kitchen, but my opinion is colored a bit by the complete asshole who ran it. I’ve never heard more foul language in my life.
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by t ball on Jan 7, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas options
For hotels Adolphus is a neat place and historic and its restaurant, The French Room is excellent too not to mention the cuisine a bit less available around your home than steak. Dallas Fish Market is right next to Adolphus and is also very good. Fearing’s, Stephen Pyles, Nana Grill, Abacus and the Mansion on Turtle Creek are in or near downtown Dallas, all expensive and all excellent.
The thing about Dallas though is that you can also get great food at a fraction of the price at barbecue places like Peggy Sue Barbecuse, Sonny Bryan’s or Sammy’s, Mexican places near down town like Avilla’s and Hererra’s or slightly more upscale Salvadoran/Mexican at Gloria’s, Asian restaurants like Sing Kee, dim sum at Maxim’s, Jeng Chi or Bistro B just to name a few. Also a bit more expensive and out by the ball park is Papadeaux serving Cajun Food. I suggest mixing up the fine dining with some lof these ess expensive but also excellent options. Incidentially, Antares mentioned in one response is closed but a new Wolfgang Puck restaurant will be opening at Reunion Tower soon, but I don’t believe by April. Good luck.
by Dalman on Jan 4, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gloria's
In Frisco is great. I just went again the other night.
by brettgardner on Jan 4, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
There’s a Gloria’s in Montomerry plaza in For Worth too. It is El Salvadoran/Tex-Mex mix which is different but good.
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by DerekSTheRed on Jan 4, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have not been to the Luna De Noche
by the AAC / House of Blues but I have been to other locations and it is very good Tex/Mex.
Count me in on Mi Cocina …the 3rd margarita will give you a hangover.
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by Josey Wales on Jan 5, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
Luna De Noche is one of the worst. You want a Dallas mainstay, go to Javier’s. It rules.
by FuturePants on Jan 5, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
D Magazine has spoken very, very highly of Luna De Noche
in the past and it’s a good.
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by Josey Wales on Jan 5, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gloria's
Is that affiliated with the Gloria’s in Oak Cliff? I had no idea there was more than one. I love Gloria’s.
by Black Francis on Jan 9, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sonny Bryan's.
Totally depends on which one you’re going to.
by LiamP on Jan 4, 2009 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The old one near UT Southwestern is greatness
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by Agreen07 on Jan 5, 2009 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Although the other Sonny Bryan’s will do in a pinch that is certainly the one I was referring to. While Sonny’s probably has the best beef, Baker’s the best ribs and maybe red hot and Blue the best pulled portk if you actually want a bit of table service and great sides to go with your very good meats, its hard to go wrong with Peggy Sue.
For Mexican, I certainly don’t mind Mi Cocina but prefer the more authentic establishments from outside the bubble if i don’t have kids in tow, I actually went tonight and there were kids at about 80% of the tables, although probably at least in part because of our fashionably early dining time.
Although Fearing’s is a bit more in the Southwest mold that put Dallas on the cuisine map in the 80s I certainly wouldn’t argue with anyone who said that Abacus is as good as it gets it Dallas. I’ve only been there a few times but liked it a great deal every time.
by Dalman on Jan 5, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Abacus Abacus Abacus
Seriously, it’s my hands down favorite restaurant in Dallas. Not cheap, though!
by FuturePants on Jan 5, 2009 9:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Zoom
Anyone else ever try this little asian fusion place in far north Dallas? Really good food.
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