Los Azulejos

Bright, light, and modern Mexican.

La Gloria

Mexican street food, a festive space, and more.

The Good Kind

Simple, sustainable food and cocktails too.

Bird Bakery

Cupcakes to die for, but that’s not all.

Tower Burger Co.

Angus beef and Idaho fries are on the menu at this export from Alamo.

Opal’s Table

Downtown bistro ups the ante for elegant dining in West Texas.

Shabu²

Japanese hot pot in a Westchase strip center.

Momo House

Spicy, complex Nepalese dishes in a cool blue setting.

La Vibra Tacos

The draw is Mexico City–style tacos in a relaxing setting.

Elliot’s Table

Casual, welcoming winner in the hot Houston Heights.

Wishbone & Flynt

Near Southside hideaway adds a touch of elegance to the neighborhood.

Wicked Butcher

Retro meets contemporary in the Sinclair Hotel’s steakhouse.

Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine

Elegant Indian restaurant with some new twists on old favorites.

Étoile

An oh-so-French place in upscale Uptown Park.

Sketches of Spain

Bite-size delights at Dallas’s first restaurant dedicated to pinchos.

Mesa Street Grill

A family-run spot for upscale American fare in a comfortable setting.

Salsa Limón

Authentic Mexican tacos in the heart of downtown.

Oishii

Not near SMU? There is a second location in Dallas as well as locations in Plano and Grapevine.

Ichigoh Ramen Lounge

Ramen with a spicy flair in Deep Ellum.

Commons Club

Virgin Hotel’s stylish restaurant features Matt McCallister’s modern American fare.

Franklin Barbecue’s Tacos & Coffee

No waiting for these smoking tacos.

Ebisu

A varied selection of sushi in smart, suburban digs.

Savor

Staffed by Culinary Institute students, sleek Savor hits all the right notes.

LaVaca BBQ

When Lupe and Christine Nevarez and their children opened this place two years ago, their daughter Kelli was a teacher who helped out part-time. Today she’s the full-time pitmaster, cranking out tender brisket, excellent house-made sausage, and massive pork spareribs covered in a house-made glaze that contains Big Red syrup.

Hestia

Originality and complexity—and a twenty-foot grill—are front and center at Kevin Fink's Hestia.

Magoo’s Place

Tex-Mex and burgers near Sul Ross University.

Arturo’s Wood Fired Pizza Gallery

Friendly service, fresh ingredients, and tasty pizzas.

Altstadt Brewery

Upscale pub grub at an award-winning brewery.

Thai Bistro & Sushi

Neighborly Thai and sushi too.

Silo 1604

Elevated seafood, pasta, and steaks.

Mi Familia de Mi Tierra

Multicolored lights, mariachis, and famous Mexican fare come to the Rim.

Kindling Texas Kitchen

Locally sourced meats, fantastic breads, and warm hospitality in a charmingly updated 1911 house.

The Cove

Burger heaven and a car wash too.

The Potpourri House

The menu (and shopping) appeals across the board.

Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia

Biscuits with everything.

Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen

This pizzeria-by-day, club-by-night hits all the right notes.

Sixty Vines

Wine galore, decent prices, and shareable food draw crowds to this Rice Village spot.

Safina

Upscale Mediterranean in the heart of the Medical Center.

One Dim Sum

Handy spot for dim sum at the edge of downtown.

Merus Grill

Pretty, popular new addition to the Uptown dining scene.

Afrikiko

A warm, welcoming spot for Ghananian fare.

Eddie O’s BBQ

Ático

Tim Love’s rooftop tapas bar exudes sexy and scrumptious in equal measure.

MarRosso Café

Eritrean flavors in North Dallas.

Santa Cecilia

The ultimate outpost for tacos in central El Paso.

Nora

Artful Afghan flavors in Bishop Arts.

Legacy Hall

A bazaar of international flavors in Plano’s Legacy West.

Ellie’s

Elevated comfort food—with Napa touches—in the art-filled Hall Arts Hotel.

Drake’s Hollywood

This steakhouse in Devonshire is vintage and clubby but still casual.

Desert Racer

Nick Badovinus brings Baja-style Mexican food and burgers to lowest Greenville.