One aspect of college that I never realized would be so pivotal and meaningful to me was food. As I made the trek from California to Texas, I mainly thought of the heat, the cowboy hats, and the southern accents that would truly affect my location experience. It wasn’t until I stepped into the Dallas foodie scene where I quickly realized my love for food needed to be added to the list.
Of my 2 years in Dallas, I have made a list of restaurants on & off campus that have caught my eye and wanted to share with the community. So here is my coveted Top 20 List of Restaurants based on cuisine, expense, and my personal experience… enjoy!
- Sixty Vines (Modern American, $$, Constant favorite!)
- The Henry (American, $$$, Lovely brunch place)
- Le Bibloquet (French, $$$, I feel very fancy when I eat here!)
- Honor Bar (Traditional American, $$$, No reservations but great when you get in)
- Shinsei (Asian Fusion, $$$, One of the best places to get sushi in Dallas)
- *Mac’s Place (Fast-Food American, $, Great quick food & have dorm room essentials too such as paper towels/soap/microwavable food)
- Taverna (Italian, $$, Right on Katy Trail & can walk from campus)
- La La Land Coffee (Coffee, $, Just coffee and small bites but great back story and even better coffee)
- Luckys Hot Chicken (Hot Chicken, $, Tastes like you are in Nashville)
- Penne Pomodoro (Italian, $, Great for all meals and can walk from campus)
- *Cinco Taco (Mexican, $, Easy lunch in between classes)
- Olivellas (Italian, $, Best. Pizza. In. Dallas.)
- Flower Child (Healthy, $$, Great food when you feel like you have been eating unhealthy lately)
- Velvet Taco (Tex-Mex, $, Arguably the best queso)
- Torchys Tacos (Mexican, $, Also arguably the best queso)
- Wabi House (Japanese, $$, Go here if you are ever craving ramen)
- Bistro 31 (European, $$$, Best service in Dallas & in Highland Park Village)
- Public School 214 (Gastropub, $$, My parents say they have great drinks for those parents that visit)
- rise (French, $$, Souffles are to die for)
- Jose (Mexican, $$, Brunch is great and aesthetic inside)
*(on campus in Hughes-Trigg)
Thank y’all for reading & I hope when you visit Dallas for however long you visit at least one of these amazing Dallas restaurants!
Thank you,
Camille Enes ‘23