Many people have been coming to Buck Kao's Royal China since its beginning in 1974. Royal China offers beautiful Chinese-style lighting and wall hangings for an upscale, quiet, and romantic ambiance. Specialty dishes include hot and sour soup and steamed pan-fried pork dumplings. The menu also includes mixed drinks, wine and beer to complement any meal.
Mi Cocina is a great Mexican restaurant and bar located in the Highland Park Village shopping center. The atmosphere is festive, colorful, and lively. The chic decor and friendly wait staff make this restaurant feel like a party whenever you walk in. The traditional Tex-Mex entrees are served with a touch of class. The enchiladas, flautas, nachos, quesadillas and fajitas are exceptional, while the tortilla soup is a bit unique-- it has peas! After your meal, stroll through the shopping center and window shop.
Classic cars and old-fashioned hamburgers are Keller's specialties. Very popular with all age groups, this hamburger institution is a great place to eat and enjoy beautiful weather. Rustic drive-in and parking carports give this place a nostalgic twist. Just flash your car lights to get the wait staff's (once known as car-hops) attention. The fish sandwich, chicken strips, homemade chili and other favorites provide you with a wide range of choices, not to mention the habit-forming hamburgers.
Pecan Lodge has been named the best barbecue in Dallas two years running, an incredible distinction in Texas where competition is saturated and barbecue aficionados are as scrutinizing as they come. Along with wife Diane, founder and pit master Justin Fourton recreates both of his grandfathers' recipes, fusing West and East Texas into a delicious blend of styles. Burnt Ends is one of the more popular dishes, consisting of meat, fat and crust from brisket that has been twice baked and is packed with barbecue flavor. The mac and cheese is also to die for and comes topped with bacon bits. Be advised, the wait for service is generally slow depending on the crowd, so show up early and be prepared to lick your lips as you take in the aromas wafting from the kitchen.
A favorite among local residents, Cane Rosso stands a class apart. The pizza here is made from scratch in the distinctive Neapolitan style, with fresh sauces and cheeses. Get ready for a gastronomic delight and revel in the flavors of Naples. Just reading their menu is sure to make your mouth water, as it offers a wide range of pizzas, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts.
Lockhart Smokehouse's famed flavors draw people in from far and wide. Casual, as a good barbecue joint should be, their attitude towards meat is anything but casual. The Central Texas-style eatery churns out flawlessly smoked brisket, sausage, ribs, and chicken. Meats are sold by the half-pound and sliced to order, so you can get the exact amount of meat you want every time.
Tommy Tamale is a family-friendly Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant situated in Grapewine, Texas. Famous for the authentic Mexican delicacies, this restaurant is a favorite among local residents and tourists alike. Apart from serving delicious traditional dishes such as tamales, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chorizos, fajitas, tacos and flautas, this restaurant is also renowned for some in-house creations including the patrons' favorite Tommy Bowl. They also offer an in-house line of hot sauces, salsa and cream dips, jams, relishes and frozen tamales. All the dishes at this restaurant are under US$ 10.
The House of Gyros is a traditional Mediterranean cuisine restaurant that specializes in gyros and other Greek delicacies. This authentic Greek cuisine restaurant is famous all over Texas for being the only restaurant that serves original Pork Gyro, the famous Greek dish that you will only find in restaurants in Athens. The menu features appetizers such as tzatziki, skordialia, dolma, calamari and Greek fries, a wide selection of gyros including the original gyro and pork gyro, lamb souvlaki in pita and veggie gyro, and Greek burger. Plates on offer at this Greek restaurant include gyro plate, pork gyro plate, souvlaki plate and calamari with skordalia.
The menu at Via Real will appeal to both Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican food lovers alike. Grilled fresh fish is served daily and the Cancun plate, large Gulf Shrimp and bacon-wrapped scallops, comes complete with Spanish rice and black beans. Lighter fare includes Squash or Spinach Enchiladas, perfect for vegetarians, and classic favorites such as Tacos and Flan are also available. The main dining room is picturesque, with its flowing waterfall and courtyard-like decor.
Chelsea's specializes in children's tea parties, but is also a great place for adults to enjoy a good lunch. Specialties include chicken salad sandwiches, a variety of salads, and a good selection of pastries and cakes for dessert. Tea parties include makeup, story time and party favors. The kids are sure to enjoy the dress-up clothing, including everything from hats, gloves and high-heeled shoes for girls, and ties and hats for boys. Head to the boutique for children's gifts and accessories.
Pecan Lodge has been named the best barbecue in Dallas two years running, an incredible distinction in Texas where competition is saturated and barbecue aficionados are as scrutinizing as they come. Along with wife Diane, founder and pit master Justin Fourton recreates both of his grandfathers' recipes, fusing West and East Texas into a delicious blend of styles. Burnt Ends is one of the more popular dishes, consisting of meat, fat and crust from brisket that has been twice baked and is packed with barbecue flavor. The mac and cheese is also to die for and comes topped with bacon bits. Be advised, the wait for service is generally slow depending on the crowd, so show up early and be prepared to lick your lips as you take in the aromas wafting from the kitchen.
Located on Pacific Avenue, Chad Houser's Café Momentum is a restaurant that also provides jobs and life skills to disadvantaged youth. This non profit concept restaurant aims to help at risk teens by training them and teaching them about culinary art. The food prepared here reflects the chef's personal tastes for wonderful combinations of rich flavors and textures. The seasonal menu ensures that guests receive the freshest in-season ingredients prepared in the kitchen. With the 'tips' going towards donations for maintaining this philanthropic dining venue and training facility, this simple yet modern eatery provides diners with good food and good service.