October 21, 20214 yr 13 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: I agree with most everything on the list that I have actually eaten at. The only 2 I would drop are Pecan Lodge and Mi Cocina. I'll allow that Highland Park Village Mi Cocina if only for the people watching and the Mambo Taxis. (Limit 2, allegedly!)
October 21, 20214 yr 30 minutes ago, DalTxHornFan said: I'll allow that Highland Park Village Mi Cocina if only for the people watching and the Mambo Taxis. (Limit 2, allegedly!) I’ve been there a bunch. I get why it’s on his list. Just not my thing these days. The best thing about these lists is when you see a place you have never been and it pops up on several people’s list. I’ve seen more than 10 places I need to try on this thread.
October 21, 20214 yr Author This was just my personal list/vote. Not the final list. There are a few I left off that should probably be on the list but I have not been to yet.And yes, pecan lodge was more a nostalgic pick and I have not been back in a few years. MiCo HP is more for the scene and the drinks then saying it’s the best TexMex in Dallas. Though, it’s hard to say it’s not consistent and above average with generally really good service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
October 21, 20214 yr This was just my personal list/vote. Not the final list. There are a few I left off that should probably be on the list but I have not been to yet.And yes, pecan lodge was more a nostalgic pick and I have not been back in a few years. MiCo HP is more for the scene and the drinks then saying it’s the best TexMex in Dallas. Though, it’s hard to say it’s not consistent and above average with generally really good service. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI haven’t been to the HP Mico in years but I can’t imagine the food or drinks compare to e-Bar.
October 21, 20214 yr Mine in alphabetical: Al Biernat's Boulevardier Cattleack Drake's E Bar Fachini Fearing’s Gemma Hudson House Knife Loro Lucia Meddlesome Moth Monarch Neighborhood Services Nobu Pappas Bros. Revolver Taco Lounge Royal China Saint Ann’s Terry Black's The Charles Town Hearth Uchi Yard Bird
October 22, 20214 yr My list: Al Biernat's Boulevardier Breadwinners Cane Rosso Cattleack Gemma Goodfriend Hudson House Hutchin’s Jimmy's Lucia Lupe Tortilla Maple & Motor Mariano’s Nate’s Neighborhood Services Ojeda’s R+D Kitchen Rex’s Shinsei Sprezza St. Martin Town Hearth Truluck’s Uchi
October 23, 20214 yr On 10/20/2021 at 10:56 PM, DalTxHornFan said: I'll allow that Highland Park Village Mi Cocina if only for the people watching and the Mambo Taxis. (Limit 2, allegedly!) Texas Monthly dropped Pecan Lodge this week. Didn't even make the Top 50. The food is only average at Mi Cocina. The mambos and scene are fantastic.
October 24, 20214 yr On 10/20/2021 at 10:56 PM, DalTxHornFan said: I'll allow that Highland Park Village Mi Cocina if only for the people watching and the Mambo Taxis. (Limit 2, allegedly!) On 10/21/2021 at 12:00 PM, PorscheGuy said: MiCo HP is more for the scene and the drinks then saying it’s the best TexMex in Dallas. Though, it’s hard to say it’s not consistent and above average with generally really good service. On 10/21/2021 at 12:02 PM, DDD Dad said: I haven’t been to the HP Mico in years but I can’t imagine the food or drinks compare to e-Bar. I had originally nominated MiCo HPV, but later dropped it as I didn't really think it would be somewhere I would go if it weren't close to me. I was trying to nominate places I would actually go (at least somewhat) out of my way to try. Seems like more of a neighborhood place to me and if I really ever felt like Mi Cocina, I'd probably just go to whatever one was closest to me. But, yeah that location is good people watching, consistent, good TexMex food, drinks and great service. And that whole "limit 2" thing on the Mambo Taxi is bullshit. It used to be that way like 20 years ago, back when it was the OG. But now it's just a solid margarita. And just about every texmex joint in town has knocked it off, they just call it something else. Like "swirl margarita" or "margarita sangria" or whatever. However...I think the OG super-strong one might be back, at Doce Mesas around Knox Henderson. They call it "The Mico (mambo king)" and since it's his joint and I'm pretty sure he invented the original, it would make sense. Anyway, I had 3 last time I was there and was pretty damn sloshy. Not sure if it's because I just hadn't eaten much before I got there or if they are WAY stronger than the mambo taxi at Mi Concina, but I know I felt it A LOT more than I do 3 mambo taxis at MiCo.
October 24, 20214 yr For you Rapscallion’rs, check out their Wed special for steak and oysters on HH. Had the flank steak this weekend and damn good. Place has never let me down but a little worrying at how many open tables they had free on a Friday night at 7.
October 26, 20214 yr On 10/24/2021 at 8:58 AM, Landomatic said: I had originally nominated MiCo HPV, but later dropped it as I didn't really think it would be somewhere I would go if it weren't close to me. I was trying to nominate places I would actually go (at least somewhat) out of my way to try. Seems like more of a neighborhood place to me and if I really ever felt like Mi Cocina, I'd probably just go to whatever one was closest to me. Yeah, on this list I probably frequent Mariano's and MiCo (Lake Highlands) the most but couldn't justify them as a "top 25" place. They are both great for what they are but I'm not paying a sitter to go eat there.
October 27, 20214 yr National Anthem coming up Friday. And the HH deals at uchiba/uchi feels like stealing, just FYI.
October 27, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, Skipper said: Yeah, on this list I probably frequent Mariano's and MiCo (Lake Highlands) the most but couldn't justify them as a "top 25" place. They are both great for what they are but I'm not paying a sitter to go eat there. Mariano’s beef fajitas are really good.
October 27, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, Skipper said: MiCo (Lake Highlands) There is some solid MILF game that goes on there, top 25 or not.
October 27, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, conVINCEd said: Mariano’s beef fajitas are really good. Also dig their blackened chicken verde. Salsas are great and Queso above average. It's probably my favorite basic tex mex and definitely our most frequent "to go" order. Mico preferable for margs/nachos happy hour in the bar or patio.
October 28, 20214 yr On 10/27/2021 at 12:38 AM, conVINCEd said: Mariano’s beef fajitas are really good. On 10/27/2021 at 8:37 AM, Skipper said: Also dig their blackened chicken verde. Salsas are great and Queso above average. It's probably my favorite basic tex mex and definitely our most frequent "to go" order. Mico preferable for margs/nachos happy hour in the bar or patio. Mariano's is solid AF. I dig it. I also like Mariano. The dude invented the frozen margarita machine after all. I got to play golf with him and my ex-FIL at Preston Trail many years ago. He's a goddamn riot. He was later booted out of PT for allegedly calling one of the caddies the N-word. Allegedly.
October 28, 20214 yr Just now, C-Man said: Mariano's is solid AF. I dig it. I also like Mariano. The dude invented the frozen margarita machine after all. I got to play golf with him and my ex-FIL at Preston Trail many years ago. He's a goddamn riot. He was later booted out of PT for allegedly calling one of the caddies the N-word. Allegedly. I wasn’t aware that was frowned upon at Preston Trail. My brief experience there many years ago would lead me to believe that it is actually encouraged.
October 28, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: I wasn’t aware that was frowned upon at Preston Trail. My brief experience there many years ago would lead me to believe that it is actually encouraged. It probably didn't help that Mariano isn't a white feller.
October 28, 20214 yr 30 minutes ago, C-Man said: It probably didn't help that Mariano isn't a white feller. Probably not. A little surprised they let him in to begin with. /csb/ Played 18 with Mickey Mantle there when I was a teenager. /csb/
October 28, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, conVINCEd said: /csb/ Played 18 with Mickey Mantle there when I was a teenager. /csb/ My grandpa left me a Mickey Mantle baseball card in his will...so, this hits close to home. Edited October 28, 20214 yr by Landomatic not his rookie card, so...yeah
October 28, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, conVINCEd said: Probably not. A little surprised they let him in to begin with. /csb/ Played 18 with Mickey Mantle there when I was a teenager. /csb/ You don't need to /csb playing golf with Mickey fucking Mantle. "/csb Jennifer Lawrence gave me a blowjob in Vegas one time /csb"
October 28, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, Landomatic said: My grandpa left me a Mickey Mantle baseball card in his will...so, this hits close to home. My grandfather grew up in Commerce, OK, so that’s how that happened.
October 29, 20214 yr 10 minutes ago, ztejas said: You don't need to /csb playing golf with Mickey fucking Mantle. "/csb Jennifer Lawrence gave me a blowjob in Vegas one time /csb" Can I trade in my Mickey Mantle experience for the Jennifer Lawrence experience? Asking for myself.
October 29, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, conVINCEd said: Can I trade in my Mickey Mantle experience for the Jennifer Lawrence experience? Asking for myself. You'll take the blowjob from Mickey Mantle in Vegas and the round of golf with Jennifer Lawrence in Oklahoma and you'll like it.
October 31, 20214 yr This has kinda turned into catch all thread so w/e. National Anthem this weekend, cool lively spot, great food and service. Not crazy overpriced. We Went heavy seafood for the night Shrimps, fried oysters, and halibut. All of it was finish last bite good.
October 31, 20214 yr This has kinda turned into catch all thread so w/e. National Anthem this weekend, cool lively spot, great food and service. Not crazy overpriced. We Went heavy seafood for the night Shrimps, fried oysters, and halibut. All of it was finish last bite good. Have been wanting to try that place. Will have to get there soon.
October 31, 20214 yr My 25 Al Biernat's Cane Rosso Carbone’s Cattleack Eddie V’s Gemma Haystack Hutchins Jimmy's Katy Trail Ice House Khao Noodle Shop Knife Meso Maya Oishii Ozona Grill Pappas Bros. Petra and the Beast Rapscallion Royal China Tei-An Terry Black's The Charles Truck Yard Uchi Velvet Taco
November 2, 20214 yr On 10/31/2021 at 9:05 AM, bluto said: This has kinda turned into catch all thread so w/e. National Anthem this weekend, cool lively spot, great food and service. Not crazy overpriced. We Went heavy seafood for the night Shrimps, fried oysters, and halibut. All of it was finish last bite good. Looks just like all his other restaurants. His schtick has gotten pretty stale.
November 2, 20214 yr Haven’t bothered with town hearth and only other spot of his I’ve been to is desert racer, so can’t really give full opinion. Compared to desert racer, much brighter with full window walls all around.
November 4, 20214 yr Any list that does not include Cadot or Lavendou should be suspect. Speranza is excellent as well.
November 4, 20214 yr 12 hours ago, Lidig8r said: Any list that does not include Cadot or Lavendou should be suspect. Speranza is excellent as well. Tell us you live in far north dallas / plano without telling us
November 4, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, Landomatic said: Tell us you live in far north dallas / plano without telling us Have lived in Dallas since 1974, except when I was attending UT and then law school. The Significant Other lives way the hell up here. I moved in with her 3 years ago. The first time in my life I have lived north of LBJ. Took a LONG TIME to get used to. I lived around Preston and Forest for a long time. Walking distance to the original Mi Cocina. I went there the first week it was open ... I think they had 12 tables. And back then, the Mambo Taxis were the real deal.
November 5, 20214 yr 13 hours ago, Landomatic said: Tell us you live in far north dallas / plano without telling us Umm, most of the this top 25 is tell us you grew up/live in the Park cities without telling us you grew up/live in the Park cities. Edited November 5, 20214 yr by ShaggyBevo RIP
November 12, 20214 yr https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/11/10/hai-hospitality-loro-addison.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_DA&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1EKKoXSxEqsD04TprxiRo_6DtXLeCxexB-agp1UEx36AYIAZJ8Zqi5FA0
November 16, 20214 yr On 11/4/2021 at 10:40 PM, ShaggyBevo RIP said: Umm, most of the this top 25 is tell us you grew up/live in the Park cities without telling us you grew up/live in the Park cities. That, or could be that the best restaurants in Dallas are naturally located where the largest population combined with the highest discretionary income happen to reside?
November 16, 20214 yr Has anybody mentioned Gorji as a top 25 restaurant? It’s in Addison and has 5 or 6 tables. It’s great. Dallas Observer named it best steakhouse today. This is a great date night restaurant. https://www.dallasobserver.com/best-of/2021/food-and-drink/best-steakhouse-12456511
December 10, 20214 yr On 11/16/2021 at 6:36 AM, Landomatic said: That, or could be that the best restaurants in Dallas are naturally located where the largest population combined with the highest discretionary income happen to reside? like Petra + the Beast? (rip)
December 10, 20214 yr 21 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said: How's Meridian? Very strong, been wanting to go back actually
December 10, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Jameslaw121 said: Haven't read the list - but anybody in on Celebration Cafe? Just had it for lunch with the missus today. I love it. We live about 2 minutes away from there and go often. It's great.
December 10, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, DDD Dad said: like Petra + the Beast? (rip) Oh no shit? That place closed? @Zepol87 you know this? Wtf happened?
December 10, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, Firemans4Horn said: How's Meridian? Haven’t been but a restauranteur I’m friends with says it’s very legit. Been meaning to try it
December 10, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Landomatic said: Oh no shit? That place closed? @Zepol87 you know this? Wtf happened? Haven't talked to my cousin since the summer. I didn't know it was closed though. Google doesn't show it closed fwiw
December 10, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, C-Man said: Just had it for lunch with the missus today. I love it. We live about 2 minutes away from there and go often. It's great. Place on lovers over toward you with the good chicken right? How the hell do we never go there? Much more importantly…how the fuck do we not see y’all more? Need to fix that
December 10, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Zepol87 said: Haven't talked to my cousin since the summer. I didn't know it was closed though. Google doesn't show it closed fwiw Huh…well maybe @DDD Dad didn’t mean that. I assumed “rip” meant it closed
December 10, 20214 yr Huh…well maybe [mention=121]DDD Dad[/mention] didn’t mean that. I assumed “rip” meant it closedI thought they had shut down for in person dining. I must have gotten my restaurants mixed up. Sorry.
December 12, 20214 yr Agree with a lot of these lists and opinions. Meridian is indeed solid and was packed solid several Saturdays ago - lots of action sitting and standing at the bar also. We split the swordfish and had a bunch of small plates, wine, drinks, and it was reflected by the bill for sure. Across the street is a sports bar Over Under which was pretty good from the handful of times I've been. They are still working out service kinks but that's not unique to them. Good rooftop, lots of TVs. Strangely, the wedge salad there is really, really good. Good enough for me to go for lunch on a weekend when no major sports were on. Free arcade games on 2nd level so basically pointed the kids to them and forgot about em. Except when I had to whip the boy a few times on Street Fighter II. Guile's still got it. Not sure if it was on the 'brunch' list but we hit up Dream Cafe a few weekends each month for brunch and never have had a bad time. And for a small taco lunch, I prefer Resident to just about anywhere else.
December 14, 20214 yr On 12/12/2021 at 10:32 AM, Jackson P. Neighbors said: And for a small taco lunch, I prefer Resident to just about anywhere else. Resident is so damn good. They had an escargot taco on special a few months ago that was out of this world.
December 16, 20214 yr On 9/17/2021 at 7:10 PM, Zepol87 said: My cousins spot Petra and the Beast is pretty badass. Weird as hell sometimes and pricey but everything she has ever made me has always been amazing. Checking it out on Saturday.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.