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The 940 Recommendations
71 items
By
Shilo Fay
The Dallas-Fort Worth Local Legends and Memories
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Local Favorites
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Top quality and I won't steer you wrong
THEE Texas BBQ in DFW. Multiple locations.
Tender Smokehouse Little Elm
Hawaiian vibe food you can get via dine in or drive thru. Multiple locations in DFW
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Local eatery and bar that brings the high class atmosphere with casual dining.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Local gem that's featured on TV and the Dallas love list
Ida Claire
Elevated taco experience. Giving authentic not Tex-Mex. Super delicious
Twisted Trompo
IYKYK. Staple in the DFW. Great quality and price.
Las Alsa Verde Taquería
Korean fried chicken dine in spot with excellent options
Fort Worth, TX Bonchon | Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant
Some of the best chicken for dine in or drive thru hands down
Zaxbys Keller TX - Fried Chicken & Fast Food
Asian dine in spot where you can pick from their options of make your own style fusion bowls
Genghis Grill
Giving much better chili's, BJ's, or Applebee's. Seriously it surpasses everyone with similar pricing.
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
Ambient lighting date night spot. The vibes are unmatched.
Whiskey Cake
A little New Orleans Cajun vibe in Dallas
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
IYKYK celebrated cajun spot. Cowboys approved.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Brunch spot a little classy but can still pop up for sunday's casual
Hemingway Brunch
Another option that's loved by many in the metro. Decent BBQ.
Hard Eight BBQ
Delicious burger spot. Possibly going out of business is some areas. Catch it while you can.
Twisted Root Burger Co.
Phenomenal drive thru chicken spot. Serving whole chicken or tacos. You can't match this delivery of quality for price.
Pollo Regio
Other Food & Drinks
Self care + sweet treat stops
Fantastic bakery. Innovative and a hidden gem. Owner is a legend.
Hive Bakery
Black owned plant and matcha/coffee shop. Keith Lee approved.
The Brown Thumb
"Crumbl" local dupe with better taste
Insomnia Cookies
Oregon oasis in Texas for some great coffee and vibes
Dutch Bros Coffee
Texas dupe for Dutch Bros. Get their Blackberry Cobbler Energy. I promise you.
7 Brew Coffee
Deserving of a sweet treat this is always a good stop
Denton, TX Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakery Locations
Drive thru only but hands down a must visit for that Korean corn dog craving.
Order
Fantastic little diner with immaculate vibes
The Meteor Dallas
You gotta trust me with this one 🏆
Sugar & Sage Bakery
Aesthetic Instagram baddie coffee spot. Multiple locations US wide.
La La Land Cafe
One of my first discoveries in DFW for non Starbucks coffee. It never lets you down.
Ascension Coffee - The Star
Local Favorites
Countryside hidden gems
Wise County local favorite. Serving that sweet pick me up.
By The Grace Of Coffee
Fantastic Tex-Mex and wise county favorite. Highly recommend.
Villagranderanch
Eclectic Asian food from all countries. These guys don't disappoint. My personal favorite is their Thai and Chinese options. Wise County Hidden gem.
Moua Asia Cooking
Denton County version of Voodoo Doughnuts. Honestly more options and less hipster.
Amy's Donuts
Dallas County Noteworthy Asian fusion grub spot. Not a small gem but had to mention separately for the emphasis of how good this place is
Cris and John
Affectionately known as the square. Tons of college town favorites in Denton TX
Historic Downtown Denton
Great spot for a friends night out in one of the best cities in the metro.
Sidecar Social Addison
Great BBQ and hangout. They practically have their own plaza. A way out of the city but absolutely a must stop.
Marty B's
Spot for a date night or friends hangout. Leaving the galleria soon.
Netflix House Dallas
So many options via amazing individual pieces. They celebrate so many events.
Dallas Museum of Art
Best local spot for all things music. Hands down one of the best.
Josey Records
It's THEE tourist attraction. Gotta visit at least once. Giving space needle but less motion sickness.
Reunion Tower - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
Arts & Entertainment
Bored? This should curb that.
Millennial nostalgia. All day fun. Gaming consoles and old school arcade treasure trove.
FLOWER MOUND | Arcade 92 Retro Arcade, Bar + Restaurant
Fun hangout spot for the family or group.
The Tinman Social
Staple Denton spot for all things books and music
Recycled Books, Records, & CDs
IYKYK such a vibe for a night out
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Fort Worth
Great dine in movie theater all across the metro.
Denton | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Hate the Galleria? Less populated and bound to run into a cowboy. It's a vibe.
Stonebriar Centre
Great spot to enjoy your day or nights out in DFW
Grandscape
Bias opinion best shopping and adventuring. If you're antisocial avoid at all cost. You're going to have a crowd but worth every bit for the options.
Grapevine Mills
Smut and wine delicacy for a day out with the girls or solo vibes and reading
The Plot Twist
A slow Sunday vibe to shop local
Dallas Farmers Market
Game time hangout and great bar
The Star in Frisco
Venue with all the aesthetic ambiance
The Post at River East
IYKYK this the tride and true
Cidercade Dallas
All things hipster in downtown. As it says it's the art district and you're going to spend a coin.
Bishop Arts District
Awesome venue for live music and lots of spots near by
Granada Theater
Immersive art museum in grapevine mills
Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal
Always something going on here. Beautiful.
Kimbell Art Museum
Outdoor Activities
Need that outdoor air?
Nice park downtown with food vendors and lots of shops in walking distance.
Klyde Warren Park
Love this lake area so much. IYKYK
Lake Park
Nice area to explore outdoors
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Summer go to in North Texas
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Ocean feel lake day in North DFW
Little Elm Beach
Short drive from DFW for some crystal digging in Cherokee OK
Selenite Crystal Digging Area
Must visit. One of the best tourist attractions that's absolutely worth it.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Always something going on. Dead center of downtown. Near the tunnels for shopping.
AT&T Discovery District
Tourist attraction. Still visit for the photo op.
EYEBORETUM
The Dallas area for all things outdoors.
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Another outdoor gem in the metro. Visit year round and I promise it won't disappoint
White Rock Lake
IYKYK little drive north but fun stop
Cadillac Ranch
Arguably better than San Antonio and definitely less occupied. Beautiful area.
Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas
New state park that's worth the visit
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
