Tacos El Güero - the real thing

I have been living in Dallas for more than 12 years and I just find out this place courtesy of my colleagues. For my surprise, those are the real tacos, nothing but great ingredients, and no Tex-Mex seasoning. I had Steak, Suadero (skirt), tripa, cabeza and lengua (I'm not going to translate them so keep want it to try). Also you can ask for chorizo, pastor and a combination. Very important component: the tortillas, the right size (small) and texture. And the salsas are a hit. You also can ask for a torta of any of the meats or "gringas", flour tortilla, meat, cheese and other tortilla on top.

Any way, 4500 Bryan St is the address. Be aware that there are very few stools and you are eating right in the kitchen, which it make it more authentic. If is your first time ask for your courtesy taco, "el de prueba" so you can taste it and decide if you want to have 5 or 7!

Jorge's Tex-Mex

Yes an other one, but this one offers a bit different dishes in their menu, like chile relleno, fried chicken taco and a tostada, but more important, taste great, and the place is neat. Jorge's is located at the street level on the Arts One Plaza building, home of 7-Eleven and one block from the brand new Opera House and the Wyly theatre which make a very convenient stop before the show. What is great is the seating area on the patio, so if the weather is on your side, try it, is cool, nice and with a relax atmosphere, ideal for some drinks.

Geisha House, Hibachi Grill

Recently opened, Geisha House is located at 2600 Cedar Spring in Uptown Dallas, right across the street from Perry's steakhouse. The menu is a combination of Hibachi Grill (don't worry, I didn't know what it was either) and sushi. It has several seating options which make the place even more interesting. You can sit in a traditional japanese table (on the floor), in front of the grill and have the chef cook for you, at the bar, or you can just pick a table and eat without further ado.

I had the Grilled Steak Hibachi with stir fried vegetables and fried rice. Tasty, juicy, and well presented. Plus a soda I spent about $14 plus tip. Believe me, the place looks pricier.

I really hope this restaurant takes off. The concept is fun, the food is great and the service is excellent. Next time I'll go at night and try the sake. Can't wait.

La Cubanita, not really.

Everybody has a cubanita in their mind isn’t it? Well in this case you can eat it. Nice place in McKinney street part of the group that owns, La Taverna, Sangria and Toulouse, but in my opinion the least fortunate. Food is just OK, the place is cool and the service good. This time I had the Lechón asado, baby pork, a bit dry, with rice and black beans combination, fry sweet plantains and boiled vegetables (really bad). In the past I tried the Sandwich cubano and it was good. I ordered something fun as appetizer, Cuban Cigars; my friends, please take it out of the menu, it’s a chicken fried taco with guacamole. Until I understand that is one of the most typical Mexican dish, they don’t know tortillas in Cuba, neither tacos, or guacamole is almost as incomprehensive as the fact that Fidel still alive.

In the pictures, other dishes ordered in the table: Churrasco with Chimichurri (it wasn’t Argentinean?), Shrimp and avocado salad and Ropa Vieja.

Cremona still alive

After the old place went to fire not long time ago, Cremona reopen their doors at a new location, where Orleans Restaurant use to be, right in front of the Quadrangle building. Nice and cozy place, great service but specially great pasta and for those with “angry decease” like mine, I have a great news, the proportions are big at a fair price.

I had Rigatoni al pesto with shrimps, delicious; you now, sometimes pesto can be overwhelming but in this case and with help of a garlic bread, it was just perfect. OK, if you already feel guilty, don’t worry you will get a house salad before, I ordered with ranch dressing so I still feel guilty. Not really.

The picture? the special of the day, Chicken with fetucini Alfredo.

Stephan Pyles under $15?

Yes, it's possible and delicious. Sounds fancy and it is but you don't need to empty your wallet to enjoy it. Go at lunch time, burgers are to die for. Cooked they way you want, enjoy a delicious and juicy meat waiting for you with your selection of cheese and side: fries or onion rings. Giant Jalapeño pepper on the side and great service complete the scene. I paid $15 and I end it up so full I went to bed with out having dinner. Think about it: by having lunch at a fancy restaurant can actually save you money.

Greenz is the new green

At 2808 McKinney Av., Greenz, claim using the freshest ingredients and I can tell you, its true. A lot of vegetables around but very tasty and with a great presentation. We try Warm Pear and Goat Cheese salad, mixed greens topped with poached pears, goat cheese, strawberries and candied pecans with apple-chamomile-honey vinaigrette, and a Chicken Enchilada soup, creamy with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, both really delicious such as the price. Different menu for lunch that for some reason doesn't make you feel guilty or empty maybe because is healthy. The rhyme is for free.

Twisted Root OMG

Big juicy burger (western), well done meat, onion rings, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, side of onion rings and a Oreo shake, are you in heaven already? because I was. Nice, simple and unique proposition in Deep Ellum , 2615 Commerce to be precise. In top of that they make feel like a superstar, basically because when you order they give you a star name and they call you when food is ready, mine was George of the Jungle, why not? they call my name jingle include it. Now if you don't want to go heaven but the other way how this sounds to your stomach: Green Chile, Guacamole & Pepperjack Burger, Blue Cheese & Jalepeño Burger, Blue Cheese & Tangy Buffalo Sauce Burger.

Don't get surprised if you see a long line, its normal and worth to wait. It moves fast any way.

Fuel City

What makes a real taco, real? The tortilla and the salsa. Fuel Station has a great tortillas and 5 fillings to choose from, picadillo, beef fajitas, chicken fajitas, pastor and barbacoa. At the end all taste the same but in a good way, the soft tortillas and the lack of cumin make them mexican tacos, for real. They also offer breakfast tacos. But to make it more real, you need to know that there is no tables or chairs to enjoy them, as a manner of fact they sale it inside a gas station but its worth to try. The address is 801 S Industrial Blvd. Finally they claim to be the best tacos in Texas and the attendants proudly wear a t-shirt that says "as you seen in CNN". Try it yourself.

Stoneleigh P

A restaurant at a Pharmacy? well not exactly, this legendary restaurant in Dallas is located on an old pharmacy place, that explains the "P" such as the cabinets around, the delicious burgers, a variety of tasty wines and beers explain why this restaurant has been a point of encounter since the '70s. If this is not enough to makes you try, let me give you an advice, don't even bother you asking for Ketchup or french fries, they simply don't believe on that.

As usual I ordered a lentil soup which comes with chips, just the perfect consistency and flavor. The the Ranch cheeseburger, came after, juicy and hot on a delicious bread with chipotle mayo. Great service and a big patio complete the equation.

Enjoy it right at Maple.

Tootsie's Café

Okay, so you've seen the picture above. Enough said. Tootsie's is a hole in the wall hidden next to the building in the corner of Hardwood and Bryan street. Step in and you'll feel right in Brooklyn. Huge, cheap menu filled with greasy food for the starving penny pincher, and others. I had the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Very satisfying. With a drink and fries spent under $7, all was yummy. Don't be afraid, just walk in, stand in line and enjoy the food without counting the calories.

La Jaivita.

Weird, I always wrote Jaibita with b. Anyway, this Mexican seafood oasis in the middle of Harry Hines is well worth the drive. I won't discuss the amazing cocktails: vuelve a la vida, shrimp or ceviche, nor the ice cold beers or the crazy sea food nachos. The mood is the thing. Starting with the music and the waiting staff, they greet you with an wide smile. And if you want to play Don Juan with the waitress, you might be up for a surprise, if not ask Fito. I will not reccomend you to try it, I am going back as soon as I can. Preferebly after some heavy drinking the night before.

Fumario

The Porch

The Porch - 2912 N. Henderson, 75206.

Located in uptown Knox-Henderson, very nice ambience, it looks like a fancy tavern. Enjoy the well-cooled restaurant or the hot-but-breezy terrace. The lunch menu is very eclectic, I had the Parm Chicken. It's a battered, breaded, fried chicken breast covered with a true caprese salad (that's fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and seasoning). Very good plate; I made the mistake of ordering it on a very hot dallas lunch, but i bet it would be wonderful on a cool day. The sangria was sweet and refreshing. If you have time for a relaxed lunch, have a few extra bucks to spend, The Porch is a good choice. Enjoy!

Ali Baba

We visit the one in Lakewood, nice, simple decoration with a great and delicious buffet. It has a great variety of dishes that are constantly replace it, for sure you are eating something recently cooked. It goes from Hummos, Tabouli, dolmas and Lebni, to grape leaves, coriander potatoes, Falafel, Lamb chops and much more. Fresh made Pita bread is always warm. The only limitation is on desserts, your options are fruit or rice pudding.

Great tasty trip to mediterranean cuisine.

4Head.

The Porch

The Porch at Henderson. There is something really cool about this restaurant, the menu is big enough, the portions are big, the pice is right, the taste in all the dishes is very good. The locations is perfect with a big parking lot which is always good, and the place itself is very simple, open and with a great atmosphere.

Love the Steak Salad, the Burgers are good and if you want to feel like you are having something healthy there's the Chicken Melt sandwich, one of my favorites with grilled chicken breast and melted cheese and your options of fries, cole slow or fruit. Something curious for all of you that don't drink beer or the typical margaritas like me, they do have one of the best sangria in town.

4Head.

Wild About Harry's

Ok. Tell your wife that you want to check something in Crate and Barrel in Knox Henderson -of course they will be already in the car by that time-. Once you get there, just sneak to the front door and go to that colorful place with a giant hot dog right across the street.

Try the Texas -of course- Mustard, Chili, Onions + Cheese. Finger licking good. The meal comes with some yummy, crunchy skinny french fries. All of them are great, I've tried them all and I just have to say that I love this place as I love Penélope Cruz.

These ones are, in my opinion, the Best in Dallas. They are a classic in the Knox-Henderson area.

The Price? Let me say it this way: an enemy for recession. The value meal for that Texas Dog is $6.79.

3113 Knox St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 520-3113

HOURS
Sunday to Thursday / 8:30 am - 10 pm
Friday and Saturday / 8:30 am - 11 pm

j1txo

Burguesa Burger

Burguesa, WTF? This is what they claim:

We love burgers. We love Mexican food. So we created the Mexican burger.
From the founder of Which Wich^® and Genghis Grill^®, comes Burguesa Burger^® — a concept that blends American and Mexican influences to create great burgers, fries, and beverages.

Burgers looks great, at least they are big, but the place is a big disappointing. Judge it yourself.

4Head.

PS. this tables are from Sony Bryans, Burguesa is the one with the orange tent in the parking lot, with no place to seat.

Sammy's BBQ

Sammy's BBQ. Located in 2126 Leonard St. One of the best BBQ's restaurant in downtown/uptown. You need to try the ribs. The sides are really good because you can find more than just the regular cole slow and beans. They have a great spinach salad, the avocado one is good as well. Potato Casserole and fried Okra, are good as well.

4Head

Marie Gabrielle

Located in 2728 North Harwood, right after you pass the Rolex building Marie-Gabrielle is the best

keep secret in town. Great gardens, great

food, great service, and the price, just right. The Burgers are a hit. They change their menu every day, and goes all the way from salads, soups to specialty dishes.

Yesterday I have a Tai Chicken wrap to to vary from the classic burger and it was really good. I visited their website and I discover that you can rent the garden for events in case you need it. 10 out of 10 pionts.

4Head.

French mex

Or more like a taste revolution. This restaurant was a very nice surprise. The pepito Steak sandwich was very well devour and the ice tea was cold, fresh and plenty. I can tell by the eyes and expressions of my fellow lunchers, that they were really delight by the tender of their meat and the mixture of flavors. I will have to go back to try the Chiles en Nogada, and maybe his time, I will have 3 or 4 of their amazing Sangrias. After all, if you can't beat the heat, might as well drown it. Fumario.

Soley at Henderson

I found out about this restaurant about 6 months ago, since then I became a fan of several of their dishes. French-Mex Fusion make it very unique. I love their ceviches, Mussels Soley with light cream and Chorizo, if this sounds weird to you wait, there's more, Chile en Nogada (poblano pepper) filled with duck, Spinach Salad with goat cheese breaded with Chicharrón instead of bread (pork skin). For main entrees I have try, Pork Chops with marinated in Chile Ancho, La trucha (trout) with Nopalitos and cilantro sauce Crepes, Steak and French Fries, and for me, the best of the best, Duck breast over mashed sweet potatoes and a side of spinach with bacon, olalájúa.

The only think I don't care that much are the desserts but the chocolate cake made without flour (attention Atkins' followers) is good. 9.5 out of 10.

PS I try their lunch, it was good but the service extremelly slow, I'm sure they'll fixed.

4Head

el tizoncito

far far away from Dallas we found El Tizoncito right at Illinois ave. The first time I came the experience was really bad. But my craving for a real tacos make me comeback, the result? It was great. We order first Cebollitas Preparadas (onions with seasonings) taste was good but they didn't came as it use to be, the whole onion but in slices. Alambre al Pastor was next, really good as well as the Bistek (steak) Tacos. The only think they need to work on it, the tortillas, not the best ones. The salsa was good as well. At the end I try a bite of Flan de Caramelo. Good consistency, great homemade taste. I will give 9 out of 10 points.

4Head

Pei Wei Asian Diner

Pei Wei, located in the corner of McKinney Ave and Pearl. Pei Wei is a scaled down, informal version of P.F. Chang's. It's a hard place to review, considering it's a big chain restaurant. Yet the service is quick, the food is good and the place has a good ambience. I had a chicken fried rice bowl, it was okay. The size was generous, I didn't finish the plate. The good thing: I spent under $10 for the dish plus a soda. Good deal.

Ax.

Sammy's BBQ

Sammy's BBQ (http://www.sammysbbq.com) is definitely my favorite BBQ restaurant close to Downtown Dallas and surrounding areas. The website says it's family owned, and it shows. The menu is classic Texas BBQ. You can't go wrong with the beef brisket, just delicious. Plus the sauce is always dead on - not spicy, yet flavorful. The side dishes are fantastic too, with enough choices to please anyone. Today, I had potato casserole and fried Zucchini. 

The decor is rustic and relaxed. Big, comfortable tables and chairs. A nice air-conditioned dining room plus a huge terrace for those days of forgiving weather. If you're feeling like having BBQ, Sammy's is your best choice.

Ax.

Juuuuuuuuters

The only perfect 10 was the fact that is Friday. Other than that, the hooters's girls were as sour as their ranch and their smiles as sparse as their boneless wings. But hey, we all know that it is almost impossible to go wrong with cold beer and colder girls. 2.5 out of 5.

Fumario

Zaguán-tanamera

Is like Carlos Santana playing with Maná, for some people is great, for others... not that much. I agree with Armani Xchain del cono sur, inconsistency is the problem, I ordered a Cachapa with Carne mechada and melted cheese and this time was really good. I add salsa and on top (just the way I like it), the combination between the sweetness of the corn and the spicy touch of the Salsa creates a really great one.

I also share a Arepa Reina, kind of mexican Gordita filled with avocado chicken mix, it was really, really good.

3 out of 5 points.

4Head.

El Zaguán

Located at Oak Lawn and Routh, very close to Downtown Dallas, this eclectic café/restaurant is promising yet somewhat of a disappointment. The menu looks great, with typical plates from Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina among others. The photo shown here is their Venezuelan Cachapa, a sort of pancake made of corn which I ordered filled with beef, cheese, peppers and onions. The Cachapa, when well prepared, is delicious. Yet this restaurant is inconsistent in quality, taste and service. Sometimes it's great, sometimes it sucks. It has the potential, they just need to improve service and consistency. You go and try it, maybe you catch them in a good day.

Ax.

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I think I went on one of those good days that the Zaguán has, I ordered a Veggie Arepa and it was really good, also somebody share with me an Arepa Reina and Ecuador Chicken (II think that was the name), everything was delicious, and well cooked in a relaxed and fresh ambient I give it 3 points of 5.

El Zaguán is the place to go when Hispanics want to feel at home and that is not because of the food, is more like every single table in the place is speaking in Spanish at our very peculiar loud volume and laughs everywhere, I think it could be like a “Happy Place”

The only thing I doesn’t like was the coffee they said it is Colombian, but I suppose they put lots of water on it or they overheated it, because you can’t get the Colombian coffee taste at all (it supposed to be really good).

Fito.

taverna

Taverna Dallas

3210 Armstrong Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205 [map]
(214) 520-9933

http://www.tavernabylombardi.com

Ax:

I'm sorry this has to be my first review. I liked "La Taverna". The food is good, the service friendly, the menu is interesting and affordable. Yet one suggestion: for dessert, order a Peptobismol. Say no more.

J1txo:

I had the soup of the day, a tasty "Tomato bisque" and the "Rissoto a la Vin Santo", with asparagus, prosciutto and pecorino. It was very good, too much asparagus in my opinion. All around, in a scale on 1 to 5, my verdict: 3.5

Fumario:

I liked the Maserati parked outside. I liked the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I liked the service. I liked the Pizza. I didn't like the fact that Luis thought the croutons were old.

Fito:

Good selection of beers although I should be taking red wine but the risotto was awesome, a little bit to much, I think that 2/3 of the plate could be enough. Have to come back cause many of the plates on the menu makes me want to try them, also Fumario’s Gambas pizza was RIIIICCCCAAAAAA!!!!

Mexi-Can:

The Food is very good and the prices are not bad either. The ambiance is better for dinner although we had the place to ourselves. The Garganelli pasta, very fresh, very subtle. Overall two thumbs up!!

TasteBud:

The Taverna Pizzeria And Risottoria in Armstrong Avenue has great tasting Italian food, that’s prepared with extreme care and fresh quality ingredients, and it shows once you take the first bite. The Risotto ai Frutti di Mare was a joy to eat, a satisfying portion that won’t leave you feeling Texas size. The ambience is casual, not dark like your usual Italian Restaurant and it’s decorated with good taste. Try the pizzas, prepared with thin, soft dough that makes you feel closer to Rome.

Tiff:

I had the Paglia e Fieno. SO good... and i think i'm a picky eater. Great service and the prices weren't bad. Nice atmosphere, maybe a better place for dinner. and did i say the service was good?

4Head:

"Taverna-culos" this term apply to those who really like this restaurant like me. As usual I ordered Risotto with Chicken and Balsamic and it was really good, my friend Lamb Gardel got the same but also got some curious reaction on his underwear. Great service. My score is 3.5 out of 5