Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Street-style tacos! Some of the best tacos in Dallas are served out of this tiny joint with only a walk-up window. CASH ONLY (there is a gas station next door with an ATM) And don't miss the elotes stand, the guy is a legend in Oak Cliff.
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Taqueria El Si Hay
601 W Davis StStreet-style tacos! Some of the best tacos in Dallas are served out of this tiny joint with only a walk-up window. CASH ONLY (there is a gas station next door with an ATM) And don't miss the elotes stand, the guy is a legend in Oak Cliff.
Off the Bone Barbeque
1734 Botham Jean BlvdBest BBQ pork ribs in town.
Mecca of smoked meats in DFW. Incredible brisket but be prepared for a line. During the week, they often sell out of food by 1:30pm.
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Pecan Lodge
2702 MainMecca of smoked meats in DFW. Incredible brisket but be prepared for a line. During the week, they often sell out of food by 1:30pm.
The Mercury
11909 Preston RdFine dining establishment serving a southern inspired French menu.
Pure Tex-Mex. This one restaurant is the root of nearly every successful tex-mex restaurant in the city. BRISKET TACOS!
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Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant
4334 Lemmon AvenuePure Tex-Mex. This one restaurant is the root of nearly every successful tex-mex restaurant in the city. BRISKET TACOS!
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
10477 Lombardy LnFavorite steak house.
Italian deli and small grocery. An institution.
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Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan StItalian deli and small grocery. An institution.
Getting Around
DART light-rail station. Red line service to downtown Dallas, north Dallas, Richardson, and Plano.
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Hampton
2002 S. Hampton RoadDART light-rail station. Red line service to downtown Dallas, north Dallas, Richardson, and Plano.
Our smaller airport that is home to Southwest Airlines.
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Iphondo lezithixo ze-Dallas Love Field
8008 Herb Kelleher WayOur smaller airport that is home to Southwest Airlines.
The big international one.
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
2400 Aviation DriveThe big international one.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great small music venue right here in the neighborhood. They only book high quality acts, see their calendar here: http://thekessler.org
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The Kessler Theater
1230 W Davis StGreat small music venue right here in the neighborhood. They only book high quality acts, see their calendar here: http://thekessler.org
Young and raucous neighborhood of bars and clubs. People party super hard when they go out in Uptown, so be prepared. Favorite spots:
- The Standard Pour
- Parliament (very nice cocktail bar)
- The Quarter Bar
- Avenu (Club)
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Uptown
Young and raucous neighborhood of bars and clubs. People party super hard when they go out in Uptown, so be prepared. Favorite spots:
- The Standard Pour
- Parliament (very nice cocktail bar)
- The Quarter Bar
- Avenu (Club)
One of the best and probably the most popular rooftop bar in the Dallas.
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HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveOne of the best and probably the most popular rooftop bar in the Dallas.
Off the beaten path club that regularly hosts internationally famous DJ's. Off nights can be dead or nights with talent can be insane.
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It'll Do Club
4322 Elm StOff the beaten path club that regularly hosts internationally famous DJ's. Off nights can be dead or nights with talent can be insane.
Nightly live music with a heavy dose of New Orleans flair. Absolute gem of a bar that I'm so proud to have nearby.
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Revelers Hall
412 N Bishop AveNightly live music with a heavy dose of New Orleans flair. Absolute gem of a bar that I'm so proud to have nearby.
Parks & Nature
Small neighborhood park with some playground equipment and benches within walking distance!
Moss Park
2600 Sunset AveSmall neighborhood park with some playground equipment and benches within walking distance!
New urban park with some of the best views of downtown Dallas and Margret Hunt-Hill Bridge. They converted an old viaduct into a park!
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Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian BridgeNew urban park with some of the best views of downtown Dallas and Margret Hunt-Hill Bridge. They converted an old viaduct into a park!
Very nice walking trail through Kessler Park. Follows Steven's Park Golf course through the neighborhood until it dead-ends at the Trinity Levee.
Kessler Parkway
Kessler ParkwayVery nice walking trail through Kessler Park. Follows Steven's Park Golf course through the neighborhood until it dead-ends at the Trinity Levee.
Ok not a beach... just our urban lake that walkers, cyclists, runners, and picnicking families flock to during nice weekend days. 9.5 miles around the entire lake.
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White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdOk not a beach... just our urban lake that walkers, cyclists, runners, and picnicking families flock to during nice weekend days. 9.5 miles around the entire lake.
One of the largest parks in the city is right down the street!
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Kiest Park
3080 S Hampton RdOne of the largest parks in the city is right down the street!
Essentials
Closest full grocery store. Has all the standard stuff like a deli, Starbucks, beer & wine.
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Tom Thumb
315 S Hampton RdClosest full grocery store. Has all the standard stuff like a deli, Starbucks, beer & wine.
CVS
1411 Main24 hour drug store
Central Market
5750 E Lovers LnMore than a grocery store, it's an experience.
Entertainment & Activities
Infamous because it's where they captured Lee Harvey Oswald, Texas Theatre is now an indie movie house. Also a full bar.
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The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonInfamous because it's where they captured Lee Harvey Oswald, Texas Theatre is now an indie movie house. Also a full bar.
I-AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T WayHome of the Dallas Cowboys!
Home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars! The arena also hosts major touring music acts.
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I-Center ye-American Airlines
2500 Victory Pk LnHome of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars! The arena also hosts major touring music acts.
Dos Equis Pavilion
1818 1st AveMajor outdoor concert venue.
Sightseeing
Amazing urban park tucked right in-between downtown and Uptown.
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyAmazing urban park tucked right in-between downtown and Uptown.
Deep Ellum
The heart and soul of Dallas' live music scene.
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Worth the 45ish minute trip to see the daily cattle drive!
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Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E Exchange AveHistoric Fort Worth Stockyards. Worth the 45ish minute trip to see the daily cattle drive!
Infamous intersection where President John F. Kennedy was shot, including the Grassy Knoll and School Book Depository. The building where Lee Harvey Oswald took his shots has been turned into The Sixth Floor Museum.
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Dealey Plaza
Infamous intersection where President John F. Kennedy was shot, including the Grassy Knoll and School Book Depository. The building where Lee Harvey Oswald took his shots has been turned into The Sixth Floor Museum.
Great walking neighborhood in Fort Worth with cafes, restaurants, and coffee shops. Favorite spots:
- Heim BBQ
- Avoca Coffee Roasters
- Melt Ice cream
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West Magnolia Avenue
West Magnolia AvenueGreat walking neighborhood in Fort Worth with cafes, restaurants, and coffee shops. Favorite spots:
- Heim BBQ
- Avoca Coffee Roasters
- Melt Ice cream