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Best Restaurants in Deep Ellum

63 restaurants analyzed · Dallas

Deep Ellum has quality slightly above the Dallas average, with American, Mexican, and Latin American cooking alongside barbecue, Southern, and pizza in the music-and-arts district. Prices lean toward the higher end, and the late-night dining options are among the best in the city.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Nori Handroll Bar & Sushi A · Sushi and handroll bar, Izakaya-style — Modern sushi and handroll bar delivering very fresh fish, engaging counter service, and creative specials; expect bar...
• St. Martin's Wine Bistro A- · French restaurant, Wine bar — Romantic French bistro with live piano, polished service, and classic-leaning dishes; outstanding for celebrations but...
• Partenope Ristorante A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Destination for Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian plates with lively service and a strong wine program; great for...
• The Crafty Irishman A- · Irish pub, Bar — Lively Irish pub downtown with standout fish and chips, scotch eggs, and friendly service; moderate prices and great...
• CBD Provisions A- · Restaurant, Bar — Polished Modern American in The Joule with standout brunch and Texas-accented dinners; good cocktails and service that...
• Pepe's & Mito's A- · Mexican & Tex-Mex restaurant, Bar — Beloved Deep Ellum Tex‑Mex staple with lively vibes, strong margaritas, and reliable classics; a few service and...
• Chilangos Tacos A- · Taqueria, Mexican — Lively counter-service taqueria with fresh tortillas, standout ribeye and birria tacos, great salsas, small space, and...
• Terry Black's Barbecue A- · Barbecue restaurant, Texas barbecue — Destination Texas barbecue with standout brisket and beef ribs, fast counter service, big portions, and premium...
• Sassetta A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Polished modern Italian with standout pastas and pizzas in a chic downtown hotel setting, but service inconsistency and...
• Will Call Bar B+ · Bar & grill, Cocktail bar — Lively Deep Ellum bar with standout wings, big sandwiches, DJs and live sets; great vibes and value, but noise, crowds,...
• Ichigoh Ramen Lounge B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Destination-worthy Japanese ramen with creative touches and cozy vibe; expect occasional long waits and inconsistent...
• Cane Rosso B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Creative Neapolitan-style pies with lively service and a strong happy hour; expect great crust, fun toppings, and...
• The Metropolitan On Main | Restaurant & Bar | Main Street District | Downtown Dallas B+ · Restaurant & Bar, Brunch — Stylish downtown brunch-cafe and bar with standout coffee and friendly service; expect occasional slow kitchen times...
• Aca Las Tortas B+ · Mexican restaurant, Taqueria — A neighborhood Mexican spot known for giant tortas, chilaquiles, and value-friendly portions; expect counter service,...
• Cafe Momentum B+ · Nonprofit training restaurant, Modern American — Mission-driven Modern American spot delivering very good food with patient, supportive service; expect slower pacing...
• Brick & Bones B+ · Chicken restaurant, Cocktail bar — Lively Deep Ellum spot for boldly seasoned fried chicken and cocktails, great late-night energy but occasional service...
• AllGood Cafe B+ · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant — Lively Deep Ellum diner with generous comfort food, strong brunch game, and music-club vibes; expect big portions, fair...
• Wild Salsa B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar — Lively downtown Mexican spot with strong margaritas, crowd-pleasing tacos and fajitas, and standout flan; service can...
• Trinity Cider B+ · Cidery taproom, Bar — Lively Deep Ellum cidery with creative flights, sake-bomb fun, and a Dominican-influenced kitchen; great vibes and...
• Ruins B+ · Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar, Live music venue — Vivid Deep Ellum cocktail den with adventurous Mexican-leaning tacos and a small venue out back; great drinks and...
• Las Almas Rotas B+ · Mezcaleria bar with Mexican bites, Cocktail bar — Destination mezcal bar with thoughtful cocktails and solid Mexican bites; great pre-show stop by Fair Park, but service...
• Bangkok City Restaurant B+ · Thai restaurant, Asian — Family-run Thai standby with broad menu, friendly service, and generally flavorful curries and noodles at moderate...
• Lee Harvey's B+ · Bar & grill, Live music — Legendary Dallas dive with great outdoor vibes and popular burgers, good value, but service consistency and occasional...
• Armoury D.E. B+ · Hungarian restaurant and cocktail bar, Bar — Moody Hungarian-leaning cocktail bar with standout drinks, solid comfort dishes, and late-night hours; expect creative...
• Craft and Growler B+ · Brewpub and live music venue, Brewery — Lively brewpub by Fair Park with house beers, casual pub food, and frequent live music; great vibes and service, but...
• Angry Dog B+ · Bar & grill, American restaurant — Beloved Deep Ellum dive-bar classic for hearty burgers, dogs, wings, and quick, friendly service at fair prices; expect...
• St. Pete's Dancing Marlin B+ · Bar & grill, American — Lively Deep Ellum staple for eclectic American comfort food, tuna specialties, and a quirky bar vibe; strong local love...
• Harwood Tavern B+ · Bar & grill, Sports bar — Lively downtown tavern for sports, karaoke, and hearty American bar fare with standout brisket fries and sandwiches;...
• Tacos La Banqueta Puro DF B · Taco restaurant, Mexican restaurant — Destination for Mexico City style street tacos with fast counter service, low prices, and lively crowd; expect basic...
• Hurtado Barbecue Dallas B · Barbecue restaurant, Tex-Mex influence — Destination-worthy Texas barbecue with Tex-Mex twists and generous portions; expect counter service, peak-hour lines,...
• Pollo Regio B · Mexican fast-casual, Grill — Crowd-pleasing Mexican grilled chicken with generous portions and fast-casual service; great value but service speed...
• Payless store & La Pasadita B · Salvadoran takeout, Latin American — Beloved Salvadoran pupusa counter inside a convenience store delivering hot, handmade pupusas for cash-only takeout;...
• Gaston Donuts B · Bakery and cafe, Donut shop — Neighborhood donut shop with soft, freshly made pastries, kind owners, and very low prices; a few isolated complaints...
• Electric Shuffle Dallas B · Activity bar with food, Cocktail bar — High-energy shuffleboard bar with strong cocktails, party-friendly brunch packages, and lively service; great for...
• Big Guys Chicken & Rice B · Fast-casual halal bowls and wraps, Middle Eastern — Crowd-pleasing NYC-style chicken and gyro bowls in Deep Ellum with late-night hours, solid flavors, and mixed reports...
• Westlake Brewing Company B · Brewery taproom, Beer garden — Lively Deep Ellum brewpub with friendly staff, varied house beers, and casual bites; best for beer flights and groups,...
• Taco Joint Peak B · Tex-Mex counter-serve, Breakfast tacos — Crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex and standout breakfast tacos with quick counter service, good value combos, and a few service...
• Taqueria El Arquito B · Taco restaurant, Mexican restaurant — Crowd-pleasing Deep Ellum taqueria with standout trompo and friendly vibes, but pricing add-ons, occasional saltiness,...
• Twisted Root Burger Co. B · Burger restaurant, American — Fun Deep Ellum burger spot with creative builds, a pickle bar, and counter-service speed; great for casual groups, but...
• oomi Kitchen B · Digital/virtual food hall, Pickup counter — High-choice digital food hall with strong flavors, fast pickup lockers, and a few consistency hiccups; best for pickup...
• Four Corners Brewing Company B · Brewery taproom, Event venue — Lively Dallas brewery with friendly bartenders, a big patio, and on-site tacos and burgers; go for the beers and...
• The Woolworth B · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish downtown spot pairing creative American small plates with strong cocktails and upbeat service; great for...
• Salsa Limón B · Mexican taqueria, Taco restaurant — Casual downtown taqueria with standout breakfast tacos and popular El Campeon burrito; quick counter service, lively...
• City Tavern | Dallas Soccer Bar B · Sports bar, Bar — Casual downtown sports bar with solid bar bites, friendly vibes, fair prices, and occasional service/cleanliness...
• Bryan Street Tavern B · Bar & grill, Sports bar — Large, lively sports bar with standout thin-crust pizzas and wings, great patios and games; value is solid for food,...
• Uno Mas Tex Mex B · Tex-Mex restaurant, Bar — Crowd-pleasing Tex‑Mex with lively rooftop vibes, strong service highlights, and solid staples; pricing is mid-range...
• Vietnam Restaurant B · Vietnamese restaurant, Noodle shop — Classic Vietnamese menu with pho, vermicelli, and banh mi at moderate prices; quality varies by dish and visit, service...
• Hawkers Asian Street Food B · Asian street food restaurant, Fusion — Lively Deep Ellum spot for bold, Pan-Asian small plates and cocktails; great vibes and standout apps, but service speed...
• The Hampton Social - Dallas B- · Restaurant, Bar — Coastal-chic spot with lively vibes, strong cocktails, and photogenic plates; food is solid but service speed and...
• Harvey B's B- · Burger shop, Fast casual — Old-school, counter-service burger joint with big, charbroiled patties and very low prices, but expect occasional order...
• Dallas Farmers Market B- · Food hall and market, Farmers market — Vibrant urban market with a big food hall and weekend open-air vendors; great variety and lively vibes, but paid...
• Velvet Taco B- · Taco restaurant, Mexican-inspired — Creative fusion tacos with lively counter-service energy; great variety and late-night hours, but parking hassles and...
• Pecan Lodge B- · Barbecue restaurant, Texas barbecue — Destination Texas barbecue with standout beef ribs and popular mac and cheese, but consistency issues (cold/dry meats)...
• Dot's Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard B- · Bar & grill, Beer bar — Lively Deep Ellum beer garden with a huge tap list, solid bar food, big patio, and occasional service inconsistencies;...
• Blackjack Pizza B- · Pizzeria and burger joint, Casual dining — Neighborhood spot for old-school burgers, pies, and sweet tea with warm hospitality; expect cash-only, occasional...
• Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory B- · Cajun restaurant and daiquiri bar, Seafood — Lively Cajun comfort spot with strong frozen daiquiris, standout fried catfish and gumbo, occasional service hiccups...
• Kitchen + Kocktails B- · Soul food restaurant, Brunch restaurant — Lively, DJ-driven Southern comfort spot with strong cocktails, standout catfish and shrimp & grits, but inconsistent...
• Culpepper Cattle Co. B- · Steakhouse, Tex-Mex — Crowd-pleasing Texas steakhouse with Tex-Mex flair and popular brunch; strong service highs but real inconsistency in...
• SANDAGA 813 C+ · Live music venue, Jazz club — High-energy live music venue with dual vibes (indoor band, outdoor DJ), strong drinks, and onsite BBQ; great for a...
• Lucky's Hot Chicken C+ · Chicken restaurant, Chicken wings — Crowd-pleasing hot chicken and smash burgers with a diner vibe, strong sauces, quick counter service, and kid options,...
• Bellatrino Pizzeria C · Pizzeria, Italian — Neapolitan-style pies with standout 4-cheese and prosciutto options inside Dallas Farmers Market, but delivery...
• ASTRA Kitchen + Lounge C · Restaurant, Lounge — Stylish hotel restaurant with live music vibes and picture-perfect ambiance; food can be good but service speed and...
• Namak Indian Cuisine C- · Indian restaurant, Bar — Creative, downtown Indian spot with standout street-food-style dishes and variable execution; strong praise but serious...

Top Cuisines

• American — 24 restaurants
• Mexican — 8 restaurants
• Pizza — 3 restaurants
• Southern — 3 restaurants
• Japanese — 2 restaurants
• Latin American — 2 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 2 restaurants
• Barbecue — 2 restaurants
• Mexican-American — 2 restaurants
• European — 1 restaurants

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