Louie’s is a bar on Henderson with a long menu of burgers, pizzas, and pastas, which help to counteract the multiple martinis you’ll order.

Jeng Chi in Richardson is a little far from Downtown Dallas, but is worth the drive for a long menu of great Chinese food.

Zoli’s in Addison serves New York-style pizza and it’s some of our favorite in the city.

Nalinh is a bit far in Irving and it’s half grocery store, but when you make it to the restaurant in the back, you’ll find excellent Thai food.

Yutaka is in a strip mall uptown, serves some of the best sushi in the city, and has great lunch specials.

Mot Hai Ba is a Vietnamese spot in Lakewood that’s one of the most interesting restaurants in Dallas, serving unique dishes in a sleek space.

Taqueria El Si Hay is a small stand out in Bishop Arts that’s worth the trek for the tacos they’ve been serving for decades.

Rafa’s has been serving Tex-Mex food for 40 years, and is just as good for a starting point for a night as a boozy brunch the next morning.

Perfect Union Pizza Co. in Park Cities has craft cocktails, beer, and thin crust pizza (along with a few other options) in a bright space.