Hall of Fame

DALLAS / FORT WORTH

THE SHORT LIST:

Here is a list of restaurants that I highly recommend, along with dishes that I recommend.  The only order of the following list is alphabetical (assuming I didn’t make any mistakes).:

The Blue Goose Cantina – Chili Con Queso, Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Desperado’s – Desperado Tacos, Fajitas
Hard Eight BBQ – Chopped beef sandwich on cheddar bun, 1/4 pound of “poppers”
Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill – Fondue, Steak Sandwich (Medium-Rare–with the gravy and the horsey sauce), Vanilla Ice Cream & Bread Pudding.
Jake’s Hamburgers- Jake’s Special with fries. (Joe likes the sweet potato fries, Alicia likes the battered fries.)
Jasper’s Backyard Grill – Maytag Bleu Cheese Potato Chips, Ribs, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Rocky Road Ice Cream Sandwich
Mariano’s Mexican Cuisine – Frozen Margarita (Yes, they were invented here), Sundance Fajitas
Mia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant – Queso Flameado, Brisket Tacos, Ernesto’s Special
Neighborhood Services* – (Includes “Tavern,” “Bar and Grill,” et. al) – Fried Asparagus, Chicken and Waffles, Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Pappasito’s Cantina – Chili Con Queso, Del Mar
Papadeaux Seafood Kitchen – Seafood fondeaux, fried alligator, stuffed shrimp
The Twisted Root Burger Co. – Chipolte, guac, and cheddar burger with sweet potato chips
Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Foods – Chili Con Queso, Guadalajara
Reata** – Tenderloin Tamales, Carne Asada, Cheddar Grits, Dessert Tacos

* – My favorite restaurant in Dallas
** – My favorite restaurant in Fort Worth

THE LONG LIST:

Here is a Google map that allows you to browse my favorite restaurants in my hometown (Dallas / Fort Worth).  These are all restaurants that I would rate as either 4 or 5 star caliber, and are in my common “restaurant rotation” when deciding on a place to eat.:


View List of Awesome Restaurants in DFW in a larger map