Ashleigh's Dallas Guidebook
Food Scene
Xaman Cafe
334 Jefferson BoulevardThis is one of those restaurants we crave all the time. Anything you order will be delicious.
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bbbop Seoul Kitchen
828 W Davis StThis is one of those restaurants we crave all the time. Anything you order will be delicious.
Tia Dora's Bakery
2478 W Illinois Avefantastic pastries & fresh tamales
Oak Cliff Donuts
2402 S Hampton RdDelicious donuts right around the corner!
Tejas
250 N Bishop AveGreat tacos & great vibes.
I'm Texas born and raised, and Lockhart has the best BBQ around.
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Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis StI'm Texas born and raised, and Lockhart has the best BBQ around.
Paradiso
308 N Bishop AveGreat choice for a memorable business dinner or date night.
Yummmmm. Endless samples that make it hard to resist buying everything in the shop. Great stop for dessert or gifts.
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Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1925 Greenville AveYummmmm. Endless samples that make it hard to resist buying everything in the shop. Great stop for dessert or gifts.
Can you tell we love sweets? No matter where you get dinner, swing by Cretia's for dessert. My go-to birthday cake!
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Cretia's Eatery and Bake Shoppe
228 W Davis StCan you tell we love sweets? No matter where you get dinner, swing by Cretia's for dessert. My go-to birthday cake!
Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop AvePicole Pops
415 W Davis StIf you plan to spend a day downtown, make Ellen's your first stop. This is our favorite brunch spot.
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Ellen's
1790 N Record StIf you plan to spend a day downtown, make Ellen's your first stop. This is our favorite brunch spot.
Looking for the best Sunday brunch in Dallas? $20 includes tex-mex brunch buffet, waffle bar, omelet bar, unlimited margaritas & mimosas. There is free garage parking.
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Mattito's
3102 Oak Lawn AvenueLooking for the best Sunday brunch in Dallas? $20 includes tex-mex brunch buffet, waffle bar, omelet bar, unlimited margaritas & mimosas. There is free garage parking.
Locally sourced brunch you can enjoy in the backyard garden among happy chickens and fresh herbs. Plentiful vegetarian options.
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Garden Cafe
5310 Junius StLocally sourced brunch you can enjoy in the backyard garden among happy chickens and fresh herbs. Plentiful vegetarian options.
A budget friendly stop for great gyros and greek platters.
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The Halal Guys
1811 Greenville AveA budget friendly stop for great gyros and greek platters.
East coast pizza (or as close as we get in Texas).
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Greenville Avenue Pizza Company
1923 Greenville AveEast coast pizza (or as close as we get in Texas).
BEST TEX MEX.
Happy hour includes free nacho bar and drink specials.
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Chuy's
4544 McKinney AveBEST TEX MEX.
Happy hour includes free nacho bar and drink specials.
I visited Italy last year and had AMAZING gelato. This is the only place in the U.S. that compares. Enjoy dinner in Lower Greenville and swing by Botolino for dessert!
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Botolino Gelato Artigianale
2116 Greenville AveI visited Italy last year and had AMAZING gelato. This is the only place in the U.S. that compares. Enjoy dinner in Lower Greenville and swing by Botolino for dessert!
Eno's gets all the credit in our neighborhood, but Cibo Divino is WAAAYYYYY better. We love their honey and fig pizza for dessert.
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CiboDivino Marketplace
1868 Sylvan AveEno's gets all the credit in our neighborhood, but Cibo Divino is WAAAYYYYY better. We love their honey and fig pizza for dessert.
Banh Mi Station
1818 Sylvan AveGreat bhan mi with vegetarian options.
Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food
5200 Lemmon AveAmazing cake shop with a 24 hr vending machine for midnight cravings (bring some back for us!)
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Cake Bar
3011 Gulden LnAmazing cake shop with a 24 hr vending machine for midnight cravings (bring some back for us!)
Stackhouse
2917 Gaston AveStart with cheesy fries, end with cheesy fries.
Cannon's Corner Irish Pub
1314 W Davis StFantastic food & open late!
Truck Yard
5624 Sears StFood trucks & live music
Chuy's
4544 McKinney AveWhen you say tex-mex? I say Chuy's!
Fresh & inventive sushi with plenty of vegetarian & vegan options and free garage parking
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
3220 McKinney AveFresh & inventive sushi with plenty of vegetarian & vegan options and free garage parking
In the hot debate over who serves the best BBQ in the state of Texas, Hutchins is always a top contender.
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Hutchins BBQ
1301 N Tennessee StIn the hot debate over who serves the best BBQ in the state of Texas, Hutchins is always a top contender.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a romantic date night? Nova will not disappoint with its eclectic cocktails and cuisine.
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Nova
1417 W Davis StLooking for a romantic date night? Nova will not disappoint with its eclectic cocktails and cuisine.
This trendy book store is a coffee shop by day and a bar by night. It is also a venue for live music, creative workshops and storytelling events, so check out their calendar before you visit.
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The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StThis trendy book store is a coffee shop by day and a bar by night. It is also a venue for live music, creative workshops and storytelling events, so check out their calendar before you visit.
$10 admission includes free, unlimited arcade games until 2:00am. They have a unique variety of ciders on tap daily as well as food trucks on the weekends.
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Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving Blvd$10 admission includes free, unlimited arcade games until 2:00am. They have a unique variety of ciders on tap daily as well as food trucks on the weekends.
Latin restaurant with great margaritas - transformed into a classy latin dance club on the weekends. Check their website for dates, times, and dress code.
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Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3715 Greenville AveLatin restaurant with great margaritas - transformed into a classy latin dance club on the weekends. Check their website for dates, times, and dress code.
Braindead Brewing
2625 MainBrewery with great bites
Arts & Culture
Plan to spend 4-6 hours here if you want to see everything. The DMA offers children's activities during the day and Late Night events for the grownups. Check their website for dates and details. The best part is admission is FREE!
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Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StPlan to spend 4-6 hours here if you want to see everything. The DMA offers children's activities during the day and Late Night events for the grownups. Check their website for dates and details. The best part is admission is FREE!
FREE admission on the first Saturday of every month.
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Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StFREE admission on the first Saturday of every month.
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora StFREE admission and stunning exhibitions.
Free and unique museum featuring colorful artwork that is geometric and out of frame!
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Museum of Geometric and MADI Art
3109 Carlisle StFree and unique museum featuring colorful artwork that is geometric and out of frame!
Spinster is a fun local record store featuring art shows or local musicians every week.
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Spinster Records
408 Fouraker StSpinster is a fun local record store featuring art shows or local musicians every week.
Parks & Nature
Need a break from the city? Check out these natural getaways.
Cedar Hill State Park
1570 FM1382Make reservations online in advance!
Kiest Park Recreation Center
3081 S. HamptonWalking/running trails right around the corner!
Beautiful spot for family photos, sunset picnics, and they also have live music during the summer.
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdBeautiful spot for family photos, sunset picnics, and they also have live music during the summer.
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdTrails and sunset views - a favorite picnic spot.
A natural haven just 15 minutes away, Cedar Ridge has easy-to-navigate trails and breathtaking views.
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Cedar Ridge Preserve
7171 Mountain Creek PkwyA natural haven just 15 minutes away, Cedar Ridge has easy-to-navigate trails and breathtaking views.
Entertainment & Activities
This historic movie theater (where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested) features classic and independent films, parties, and live music.
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The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonThis historic movie theater (where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested) features classic and independent films, parties, and live music.
We love the food trucks, mini golf, dance classes, live performances, and best of all- summer movie nights. Check Facebook events for details.
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyWe love the food trucks, mini golf, dance classes, live performances, and best of all- summer movie nights. Check Facebook events for details.
The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StDallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AvePerot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StAlamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar StHyena's Comedy Nightclub
5321 E Mockingbird LnShopping
For those who love boutique stores, art galleries, and antique shops.
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Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StFor those who love boutique stores, art galleries, and antique shops.
Enjoy farm fresh goodies, handmade soaps, wood works, and fantastic restaurants for lunch. The DFM sometimes has outdoor movie nights or live music.
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Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood StEnjoy farm fresh goodies, handmade soaps, wood works, and fantastic restaurants for lunch. The DFM sometimes has outdoor movie nights or live music.
Groceries & Essentials
Close and convenient, ALDI is our go-to for groceries.
ALDI
2440 W Illinois AveCVS
1411 Main24h stop for essentials (or chocolate)
Tom Thumb
315 S Hampton RdOpen late!
Whole Foods has the best selection of organic produce and meat. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get Whole Foods delivered on the Amazon Now app.
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Whole Foods Market
4100 Lomo Alto DrWhole Foods has the best selection of organic produce and meat. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get Whole Foods delivered on the Amazon Now app.
Walmart Supercenter
200 Short BlvdWalmart offers free grocery pickup or next-day delivery for a small fee.