
25 Outstanding Los Angeles Restaurants to Eat at for Under $25 This Summer
Dining out in Los Angeles has become increasingly expensive as inflation soars and restaurant operating costs continue to rise with it. But there are still plenty of spots across the Southland to score an excellent meal that won't break the bank. Fortunately, LA's dining scene is home to an unrivaled diversity of cuisines, vibes, and price points.
Eater LA editors scoured the city to find 25 noteworthy spots where it's easy to fill up for less than $25 per person, from jambalaya in the Valley, to mapo tofu deep in Torrance, and spicy Thai cooking in Hollywood. For even more affordable restaurants in Los Angeles, head to this map; for under-the-radar openings in Los Angeles, visit this monthly column.
Mixtape — Thousand Oaks
Saturdae from Mixtape. Mixtape
It's a wonderful thing when something delicious also happens to not include a crucial or typical ingredient, like the fried chicken sandwiches at Mixtape, a menu section of the popular Neighborly food hall-in-one in Westlake Village. Artist/musician Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson himself popped in shortly after the opening without any fanfare to check up on his restaurant, which serves fully gluten-free tenders, sandwiches, and dairy-free Saturdaes (not sundaes, get it?) made with coconut milk soft serve. Fried chicken sandwiches are crispy and juicy, hemmed in by plush rice-flour-based buns sourced from an unnamed but well-known gluten-free bakery in LA. The chicken burgers are a little bit less interesting, lacking the profundity that beef brings, but they work for those eschewing red meat. The Saturdaes are probably the best thing on the Mixtape menu, unbelievably rich and smooth, built with fruit, chocolate, or salty caramel and topped with dusty toffee-covered peanuts. I'd order one daily if I lived closer and could handle the caloric assault. 4000 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91362. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Fried chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, salted caramel Saturdae
Les Sisters — Winnetka
Les Sisters has been bringing a bit of New Orleans to the San Fernando Valley since its opening in 1986. Settle into the simple dining room with what may be one of the best po' boys west of the Mississippi, filled with a choice of shrimp, catfish, oysters, and more. Other house specialties include jambalaya, fried chicken, and a smothered pork chop with rice and gravy. Make a point to go on a Sunday for freshly-fried, puffy, hot beignets. 20450 Nordhoff Street, Winnetka, CA 91311. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Po' boy, jambalaya, gumbo, beignets
Dama Grill — Palms
Dama Gril. Matthew Kang
Redditors have posted their lineup of favorite shawarma spots in Los Angeles so I had to check out the top pick, Dama Grill, located in Palms just east of Culver City. EDM blares on speakers while large screens display the Syrian-influenced menu inside; the patio is a nicer place to enjoy the meal, though cars zoom by on Venice Boulevard. It's pretty bare-bones otherwise, but the star is the thinly-shaved seasoned beef tucked into thin flatbread scorched vertically on the shawarma hotplate with criss-cross marks. Mayo-like garlic sauce and spicy sauce are the only other interior components, leading to a fairly thin box-pressed tube that's either kept whole or sliced into finger-food sized pieces. The meat is aggressively seasoned and not quite dripping with fat or juices, but very tasty (I might give the slight edge to the lamb-beef blend served at Gardena's Borjstar). Dama Grill is a little easier to get to than Gardena, and the chicken shawarma is near equal to the likes of Sincerely Syria, also a worthy destination for thin-shaved meats. The fries are also very good, certainly the frozen variety but crispy, golden brown, and well-salted. Dama Grill does, however, have an X-factor with service, as first-time patrons are graced with sample-sized bites of the shawarma wrap of their choice. 10821 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Chicken and beef shawarma, french fries
Cafe Brasil — Culver City
Culver City Brazilian restaurant Cafe Brasil runs weekday lunch platter specials from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for only $15. The generously portioned platters come with a choice of sirloin steak, well-seasoned fish, a pork chop, grilled chicken, or vegetables, with black beans, rice, salsa, and plantains on the side. The plates are so well-priced that one can add a Brazilian pastel with ground beef and cheese, or the empanada pie stuffed with chicken or hearts of palm. It's not uncommon to see groups watching a futbol game while dining in one of the neighborhood's oldest spots for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 11736 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90066. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dish: Pork chop platter, linguica sandwich
The Jerk Spot — Culver City
Though Culver City's casual Jamaican restaurant, the Jerk Spot, leans into jerk seasoning on various proteins like salmon, shrimp, and pork, the chicken is the specialty. Every menu item (except the oxtails) is under $25, and the 10-piece jerk wings meal comes with rice and beans, steamed vegetables, and plantains. Always ask for extra servings of hot sauce, which will fire up the nostrils with its spicy Scotch bonnet peppers. The Jerk Spot's compact menu is ideal for anyone craving a cold sorrel drink or food that's packed with flavor, whether sitting down for a full meal or just passing through Culver City. For the unaware, leftover jerk anything gloriously packs extra heat the following day. 9006 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dish: Jerk chicken platter, brown stew chicken
Tacos Por Favor — Santa Monica
Tacos Por Favor, which has a handful of locations across Santa Monica and Venice, is a longtime local favorite for tacos, burritos, and combination plates. The asada is consistently tender and well-seasoned, and the staff never skimps out on burrito fillings. In the morning, breakfast burritos come stuffed to the brim with eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, and salsa, or huevos rancheros with rice and refried beans. The chile relleno burrito, stuffed with cheese and chile, is a standout on the expansive menu. 1408 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Breakfast burrito, chile relleno burrito
Luv2eat Thai Express — Hollywood
Luv2eat Thai Express. Matthew Kang
Luv2eat Thai Express, the new outpost of Luv2eat Thai just a few doors down from its Hollywood strip mall restaurant, could be the aggressively seasoned, highly spicy Thai take on Panda Express. The bright, spacious dining room offers a bit more in the way of creature comforts compared to the similarly delicious Northern Thai Food Club, like substantial rows of tables and chairs that can withstand an hour-long meal. Luv2eat Express dishes have a nice balance between familiar (chicken panang and green curry, pad kra pow) and the more obscure (sour fish stew, tamarind eggs). I really like how the food is served on pressed metal plates, like a cafeteria or quick lunch in a Bangkok back alley. Expect everything to have a relatively high level of spiciness from the start, which means those more accustomed to the sweeter, milder Thai flavors will likely find Luv2eat Express too intense. But this is Los Angeles, and everyone here graduates to a master's level of Thai food knowledge in a short time. 6666 W. Sunset Boulevard, Unit L, Los Angeles, CA 90028. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Chicken green curry and tamarind eggs
Heng Heng Chicken Rice — Thai Town
Heng Heng Chicken Rice. Heng Heng Chicken Rice
Heng Heng Chicken Rice is churning out some of LA's best Thai-style Hainan chicken at the front of the Dixie Hollywood Hotel. The steamed chicken sets, priced at under $20, come with a generous portion of dark or white meat and a choice of garlic rice or noodles on the side. The Hainan chicken is a must-order for first-timers, but upon return visits, expand to the crispy fried chicken, pork belly, or Thai chicken noodle soup. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Hainan chicken, crispy chicken
K Pasa — Koreatown
Koreatown is a haven for late-night diners looking for a bubbling pot of budae jjigae or skewered pork belly after a few drinks and karaoke at the Brass Monkey, or fried chicken after one too many martinis at the Normandie Club. K Pasa, a newer Koreatown taqueria, brings a new option into the mix, open from 11 a.m. to midnight every day. The tacos are solid, but it's the specials that stand out, like birria-filled taquitos with consomme and crispy vampiros topped with diced onions and cilantro. Make sure to try the Krunchy Wrap — K Pasa's take on the Crunchwrap Supreme — filled with a choice of meats like spicy pork belly, carne asada, or birria. 3958 W. Sixth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Taquitos with birria, Krunchy Wrap
Yama Sushi Marketplace — Koreatown
Now with three locations across Los Angeles in Koreatown, West LA, and the San Gabriel Valley, Yama Sushi Marketplace has solidified itself as the best place to get restaurant-quality sushi at an approachable price. Each location offers a cooler full of pre-cut rolls like salmon and toro, alongside pickled garlic and assorted nigiri, so it's easy to assemble a little at-home omakase without dropping a significant amount of rent. Spam musubi and crispy karaage are stacked in an adjacent hot rack, which is constantly refreshed with new batches from the kitchen. Staff behind the counter can help with larger cuts of fish meant for sashimi, or party trays that would be welcome at any event. Make sure to explore the rest of the shop, beyond just the sushi, which has imported Japanese snacks, hard-to-find ingredients, and fun tchotchkes that would make ideal housewarming gifts. A meal here won't break the bank either; there are plenty of rolls that come in for less than $10 each, and even vegan options for those who don't eat fish. 3178 W. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90006. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Toro roll, Spam musubi, karaage
Combo A — Echo Park
One of LA's best Chinese takeout spots, Combo A, is tucked into an Echo Park strip mall, at the heart of the rapidly changing neighborhood. Originally called Chinatown Express, the family-owned restaurant changed its name to Combo A in 2017, and redid the dated interior while retaining the recipes that have been bringing locals back since the early 2000s. The restaurant still serves its classic combo plates, stacked with crispy orange chicken, chow fun, beef and broccoli, and more. The Combo A, with two entrees and one base, comes in at under $16 and is usually filled with so much food, the lid struggles to stay shut. 1411 Echo Park Avenue #101, Los Angeles, CA 90026. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dish: Combo A with orange chicken and chow fun
Happies Hand Made — Arts District
Smoked double-fried chicken wings from Happies Hand Made. Matthew Kang
Joshua Skenes' Happies Hand Made has caught the social media crowd, with influencers declaring the chef's fried chicken some of the best in Los Angeles. Happies was quietly supposed to open with crispy-patty cheeseburgers, but Skenes shifted last minute to spicy fried chicken tenders, which are unnaturally large and unreasonably delicious. Coated with a blend of dried chiles and sporting ultra-crisp breading, the tenders are the main draw. Depending on the day, one can also find double-fried cherrywood-smoked chicken wings on the menu, served over golden-brown waffles. The wings are juicy and sweet with smoke flavor, cracker-like on the outside, and incredibly satisfying to eat. Maybe those burgers will show up someday, but Skenes really understands comfort food. 427 S. Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Waffles, chicken tenders, chicken wings
Komal — South LA
Komal. Wonho Frank Lee
Set in South LA's Mercado La Paloma, Komal serves a menu highlighting indigenous corn and pre-Hispanic dishes from Mexico City and Oaxaca. The restaurant comes from partners in business and in life, chef Fátima Juárez and Conrado Rivera, who both previously worked at Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Holbox. At Komal, Juárez draws on her upbringing in Mexico City, serving dishes like molotes de platano (fried plantain balls) in a rich Oaxacan-style mole and oval-shaped tlacoyos with ayocote beans. The plate-sized Taco Sonia, inspired by a Mexico City taquero that Juarez used to visit, comes on a tender blue corn tortilla topped with beef shoulder, housemade pork chorizo, and mashed potatoes or cactus. The quesadillas, all priced at $10 or under, include fillings like pork chorizo, sweet corn sofrito, and chapulines (grasshoppers). Every dish on the menu comes in at $11 or less, so don't shy away from trying a few things, even if dining solo. 3655 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Taco Sonia, quesadilla
Won Kok — Chinatown
Look for the line crawling its way around the standalone building, and then the sign at Won Kok. Regulars wait at all hours for a platter from Chinatown's popular dim sum spot, thanks to the offerings and the price. The outside dim sum ordering station is an efficient setup, with staff assuming guests already know what they want to order when they approach the window. Any lollygagging is discouraged by staff, who pile dim sum into boxes at almost impossible speeds. The menu can be overwhelming, so study it beforehand. Steamed buns range from $1.20 to $2.50, while chicken sticky rice is a whopping $2.50. Custards, cakes, and cookies are never more than $2, and some very respectable siu mai is $1.10. It's also possible to get barbecue duck for $18. Though there's indoor dining, it's always a good idea to take some buns or sesame balls home for further noshing. 210 Alpine Street, Chinatown, CA, 90012. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Shrimp or pork siu mai, coconut bun, congee, barbecue duck
Arroz and Fun — Lincoln Heights
Bolo bao breakfast sandwich at Arroz and Fun. Rebecca Roland
Brunch, the weekend meal that's meant to be relaxing, has become a bit of a blood sport in LA, with extensive lines and ever-increasing prices. Arroz and Fun, with its sun-drenched Lincoln Heights patio, is a good reminder that brunch doesn't have to be a whole affair — it can just be a breakfast sandwich with some friends and great coffee. Opened by Humberto Leon, a multi-hyphenate creative who founded the fashion brand Opening Ceremony, opened Peruvian Chinese restaurant Chifa, and is currently the creative director of girl group Katseye, Arroz and Fun blends Asian and Latin flavors and ingredients on its daytime menu. The bolo bao sandwich, served on a crackly sugar-topped pineapple bun, comes stacked with fluffy folded egg, American cheese, and the choice to add on meats like bacon, Spam, or a Salvadoran chorizo patty. For something sweet, try the French toast made with Japanese milk bread, or the youtiao (Chinese doughnut) Chinchurro tossed in cinnamon and sugar. The bolo breakfast sandwich starts at under $10, and nothing on the menu breaks $20. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Bolo bao breakfast sandwich, Chinchurro
Taquería Frontera — Cypress Park
Taqueria Frontera. Matthew Kang
It's been quite a year for Taquería Frontera. Since opening in mid-2024, the Cypress Park restaurant has stayed busy, garnering local and national attention, including a recent glowing review from the New York Times. Frontera has a pleasant counter-sitting area, which offers an ideal vantage point of the open kitchen. Visitors can, and should, take a front seat to watch each dish being prepared, especially the al pastor. It's hypnotizing to watch workers manning the trompo, carefully cutting a slice of pork and pineapple onto a tortilla or bread. Two can easily dine for under $25 at Frontera, which will always be playing local sports teams on the indoor TV. 700 Cypress Avenue, Cypress Park, CA, 90065. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Al pastor taco, asada quesataco, both with all toppings
Mala Class — Highland Park
Beef noodle soup at Mala Class. Mona Holmes
Set along the quieter end of York Boulevard, Mala Class is a jewel box-sized restaurant serving peppercorn-laced Sichuan dishes that all come in below $20. While it may be tempting to jump to the heartier mains like mapo tofu or shrimp in garlic sauce, the restaurant really shines in its smaller places, which include dumplings in a shallow puddle of chile oil and sweet soy sauce, as well as refreshing cucumbers and beancurd. To try two items off the menu, and still keep the meal under $25 pre-tax, go for the crispy dry pepper fried tofu and outstanding dan dan noodles. 5816 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Dry pepper fried tofu, dan dan noodles
Delicias Bakery & Some — Highland Park
Open since 1991, Delicias Bakery & Some is one of LA's oldest Mexican bakeries. It's on a popular stretch of Figueroa Street where high-priced meals from newcomers are the norm. But every year, Delicias reminds Los Angeles of why this family-operated bakery has staying power. It's unpretentious, busy, and makes stellar pan dulce, conchas, and some of the neighborhood's most refreshing drinks with aguas frescas, cafe de olla, cappuccinos, and cold brews. The breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, and open-faced mollete sandwich with beans, cheese, crema, and salsa will make anyone's day. It's one of the best deals in town, and everything is made in-house. 5567 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park, CA, 90042. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Tortas, conchas, puerquitos, and breakfast burritos
Byblos Bakery — La Crescenta
Ajarski khachapuri. Matthew Kang.
A few years ago, I wrote about the tasty lahmajune (sometimes spelled lahmajoun) at this humble neighborhood bakery in La Crescenta, a place I lived in before moving to Torrance. Last year the building burned down but the restaurant has fully reopened down the street with a huge menu of baked Armenian specialties. The lahmajune is tasty as ever, still under $3 apiece, spread thin and baked to a tender pliancy. The tomato-meat topping comes with strong dried herbs, making every bite heavenly and comforting. Ajarski khachapuri ($16) comes with runny egg yolks, meaty basturma rounds, a layer of melty cheese, and fresh spinach for balance. Warm spinach and cheese mini-boeregs are good for sharing, too. It's wonderful to see this family-owned bakery back on the block with reasonably priced fare, the place bustling with take-out orders and families just trying to feed the kids before the sun goes down. 3115 Foothill Boulevard, Suite O., La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 91214. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Lahmajune, ajarski, spinach and cheese mini boeregs
Potato Powder Love Noodle — City of Industry
Potato Powder Love Noodle. Rebecca Roland
In Los Angeles, steaming hot bowls of spicy noodles are a year-round affair, whether it's a 50-degree California winter day or temperatures are pushing the triple digits. For something with a serious kick that's also kind on the wallet, seek out Potato Powder Love Noodle, a Chinese noodle shop with locations in Koreatown and Industry City. The Sichuan spicy noodles, with a choice of slippery potato noodles or chewy hand-cut noodles (or both), are the restaurant's signature, dotted with enough peppers to make the broth a fiery red. For those looking for less spice, the restaurant also offers a tomato broth base, as well as a milder version of the Sichuan soup. 18222 Gale Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91748-1220. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dish: Premium beef belly hot pot
Roti from Trinistyle Cuisine — Gramercy Park
Trinistyle Cuisine owner Merlin Garcia has a legendary story. Working as a City of Los Angeles employee for her day job, Garcia prepares her Trinidadian dishes on a street corner every weekend. Set up at a semi-permanent location on Century Boulevard and Van Ness in the Inglewood adjacent neighborhood of Gramercy Park, she serves doubles along with chicken, goat, curry goat, beef, or shrimp roti. On Saturdays, Garcia's stand serves a weekend Trini tradition: soup. There's covered seating and a refreshing ginger-pineapple drink to wash everything down. Don't order the dishes here to-go; instead, sit down and take in the scene. 2159 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90047. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Curry goat roti, scorpion pepper wings
Carnitas El Artista — Inglewood
Carnitas Al Artista owner owner Gustavo Chavez is a beloved member of the Inglewood community. Locals make regular pit stops for the restaurant's specialty: slow-cooked, Michoacan-style carnitas served as tacos, nachos, and on traditional plates piled with meat alongside rice and beans, salsa, and pico de gallo. Chavez prepares up to 220 pounds of carnitas in a day. On weekends, order the carne en su jugo stew with pinto beans, blistered scallions, quesadillas, cilantro, and onions. El Artista's chilaquiles are made with tortillas from Tortilleria de Bajio in Boyle Heights. All combination platters are under $20. 510 N. La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA, 90301. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dishes: Chilaquiles, carnitas platter
Sue's Kitchen — Torrance
Mapo tofu from Sue's Kitchen. Matthew Kang
Longtime blogger and food photographer Dylan Ho recently shared a visit to deep Torrance strip mall gem Sue's Kitchen, where a somewhat cranky Taiwanese chef churns out some tasty and hugely portioned Sichuan food. Expect a bit of a struggle if the chef is running the place solo and you don't speak good Mandarin, but point to things on the menu and dishes will arrive with incredible speed. Ho recommended skipping the cold appetizers and opting for the beef noodle soup. On my visit, I tried the numbing mapo tofu, boiled pork and chive dumplings, shrimp fried rice, and dan dan noodles, each costing around $11 or $12. The dumplings were juicy and hefty, the noodles nutty and laden with Sichuan peppercorns, their heat only tempered by rough-julienned cucumbers. There will be leftovers, because the plates are portioned for about five people to share. Do not expect Panda Express-level sweetness — everything has ample 'yum yum' (MSG) and spice, which I really like (my father-in-law was not quite a fan). Even wok-fried bok choy gets a dusting of MSG and heat from dried chiles. Sue's Kitchen is probably designed to be unaccommodating to an unfamiliar crowd, and it's not about hospitality or ambience. It's about hosing down massive plates of flavor-packed Chinese food in a true hole-in-the-wall and hoping for a sweet boba drink down the block after lunch to wash down the cavalcade of salt, umami, and spice.
Must-try dishes: Mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, shrimp fried rice
Go Go Curry — Gardena
Go Go Curry. Matthew Kang
Japanese curry chain Go Go Curry quietly opened at Tokyo Central, the first West Coast outlet for the Japan-based restaurant. The chain boasts a ridiculous 55-hour process for its dark, almost blackened curry, dense like veal demi-glace, and almost chocolatey. It's not quite the more heady, spice-forward stuff at the now-gone Curry House or the still-kicking Coco Ichibanya. Like Oaxacan mole, in which the liquid is the star over the solid, Go Go Curry is more about the sauce than the fried cutlets, which are serviceable but act more as vehicles. One wishes the kitchen were more liberal with their curry ladles, but it suffices like a proper Japanese portion. The Home Run combination plate comes with a tasty sausage link and crispy tempura shrimp in case munching on tonkatsu slices dipped in curry starts to feel boring. Hard boiled eggs add…nothing? But they're nice to have for protein's sake. Maybe the world is telling me to order the massive Grand Slam or World Champion combos just for myself. 1740 Artesia Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90248. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Must-try dish: Home Run combination plate
Bread Head — Manhattan Beach
BLT from Bread Head. Bread Head
The Los Angeles sandwich superstars behind Bread Head opened a second location of their focaccia sandwich shop in Manhattan Beach just steps away from the water. Here, you can get summer's ultimate sandwich — a peak-season tomato BLT, obviously — on salty, crackly bread that texturally crosses somewhere between focaccia and ciabatta. The Bread Head BLT, swiped with garlic mayo and piled with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, and Nueske's bacon, makes for near-ideal picnic fare once you add companions like the store's 'picnic nachos,' really a small pint of homemade pimento cheese with Have'a tortilla chips, and an icy Arnold Palmer. Go for the half-sandwich option to keep it under $25 (most range between $14 and $16 for a sizable half). For a lighter lunch, the much-talked-about vegetarian sandwich features mozzarella stacked high with springy alfalfa sprouts. 1129 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266. — Nicole Adlman, Eater cities manager
Must-try dishes: BLT, vegetarian sandwich
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A Ton of Taquerias Opened in Dallas This July
is an editor for Eater's Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she's written about James Beard-celebrated and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. Every month, a new crop of restaurants opens in the Metroplex. While everyone loves a good steakhouse, sushi spot, and burger joint, this round-up will give you the high-end spots and the low-end spots that are new to town — be they good, bad, or so bad that they're good/so good they're bad. Whether it's a locally owned restaurant or the latest addition of a chain, here's what's happening in the world of DFW restaurant openings for the month. Send your openings news to dallas@ Just a little peek into the dishes at Norman's. Samantha Marie Photography 4002 Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas The latest spot from Duro Hospitality group (Mister Charles, El Carlos Elegante) has a menu loaded with skewers cooked on a charcoal robata grill and meats from an Argentinian hickory wood-fired grill. On the cold food end, nigiri, sashimi, and handrolls are prepared by a trio of chefs at the sushi counter. It's not strictly Japanese with Western flair — there's a Korean fried chicken dish, dumplings, crudo topped with caviar, and even fritto misto. Where there are rules for menus, Norman's Japanese Grill seeks to break them. 900 West Davis Street in Dallas A former gas station has been transformed into a taqueria by partners and first-time restaurant owners, Martin and Jennifer Reyes, CultureMap Dallas reports. The two were inspired to open Donde Los Tacos when one of their favorite taco spots closed and they couldn't find a substitute, so the duo opted to make the tacos they wanted to see in the world. Menu highlights include quesabirria, a rib-eye taco, vegan pastor taco, and trompo-marinated pork, which is already a local favorite. Keep it simple and classic at the PoBoy Shop. Kathy Tran 8421 Westchester Drive in Dallas The folks behind Evan's Meat Market have opened a po' boy shop in University Park. Evan Meagher wanted to bring a touch of the culture of Lafayette, his hometown, to DFW. The shop serves po' boys on bread shipped in from Langlinais Baking Company in Lafayette, which happens to be where Meagher held his first job. The shrimp po' boy and muffaletta are go-tos for classic Louisiana fare, and there are also non-traditional po' boys made with turkey, salami, pastrami, roast beef, and more. 5622 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas There's new blood in Dallas's Tex-Mex scene, in the form of a Lemmon Avenue spot that has been home to an El Fenix, Casa Rosa, and Eddie's Cocina and Cantina throughout the years. Ernie Quilantan, who was a partner in Eddie's Cocina, has taken over the lease after an amicable parting with his business partner, the eponymous Eddie Cervantes, CultureMap Dallas reports. The rebranding,' as Quilantan calls it, features a straightforward menu, with Cowboy Queso, a variety of tacos, fajitas, and Tex-Mex platters. There are also sandwiches and burritos, including a Mexican cheesesteak and a smashed burguesa. 312 West Davis Street in Dallas A new Latin sports bar has made its way to Bishop Arts. On the menu are all the things patrons would expect: chicharrones with guacamole, coctel (a spicy shrimp cocktail), deep-fried wings tossed in house sauces, tacos, and hamburguesas. The spot is owned by Christian Avanti, who also has Lava Lounge on Cedar Springs, CultureMap Dallas reports. The interior features murals by Dallas artist Dummy Fresh and screens to root for the home team. Keep it simple or make it complicated — do it your way when you order at Hendy's. Hendy's on Henderson 2401 North Henderson Avenue in Dallas As promised, This and That Hospitality (Double D's, Tiny Victories) has flipped the now-closed Sfuzzi's location into a new hangout spot. Hendy's on Henderson's menu was helmed by chef Peja Krstic of Michelin-recommended Mot Hai Ba and Pillar in Bishop Arts. That means in addition to burgers and a fried chicken sandwich, there are also dishes like beef tartare bites, fish tacos loaded with cubed potatoes and peaches, spinach lasagna, and much more. 12990 Bee Street in Farmers Branch Owner Maurico Gallegos, formerly of Xayman Cafe and Ayahuasca Cantina, opened this spot in the same center as Tiffany Derry's Roots Southern Table and Radici Wood Fire Grill, the Dallas Observer reports. Most of the food on the menu at this tropical taqueria is made with pork, hence the unserious name. Diners will see a few appetizers that aren't like esquites and a nopales salad, but things like carnitas, chicharrones with guacamole, and pork shoulder are the focus. Diners can also forgo an order of carnitas tacos and order the shredded pork by the pound. The carnitas are also served in the form of a torta, a bowl, or stuffed in flautas. Chef Leonardo Hernandez, formerly at the now-closed Yellow Rosa in Deep Ellum, is heading up the kitchen. 816 North Collins Street in Arlington Looking for hot chicken in Arlington? Search no more, restaurateur and caterer Eddie Deen opened a spot for that craving. The restaurant is named after his mom, CultureMap Dallas reports, and in addition to fried chicken, this spot has killer cinnamon rolls. There are also fried chicken pickle sticks (chicken and pickles served on skewers), tenders, wings, yeast rolls by the dozen and half dozen, and dough babies — little roll-like desserts with a doughnut-like glaze. 112 East Louisiana Street, Suite A in McKinney An Italian-American restaurant has opened in the space on the Square in Downtown McKinney, previously occupied by Harvest. It's co-owned by George Stergios (Knife Steakhouse) and Brian Dunne (Mexican Bar Company), with a menu full of pastas made in-house like short rib stuffed ravioli and lemon ricotta agnolotti del pin; classic entrees including chicken marsala and ossobuco; inventive salads; and a mix of classic and contemporary appetizers from fried mozzarella sticks to beet crostinis. The completely renovated space stays true to the general aesthetic on the Square with exposed brick walls, over-the-top chandeliers hung en masse, and leather seats. We hear reservations are already hard to come by, so don't overlook the early bird or late night reservation options if you really want to get in. Tis the summer of beets. Samantha Marie Photography 8763 7th Street in Frisco A European-inspired bistro with shared plates and a focus on seasonal foods is now open in Downtown Frisco. Look for dishes like Elaine's Charcuterie, which changes frequently; goat cheese-stuffed peppadew peppers; and stone fruit panzanella with cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, bocconcini, cucumber, torn croutons, basil pistou, and balsamic vinegar. The interiors were designed with the idea of a 1920s parlour in mind, with emerald colored velvet sofas, marble-topped tables, and vintage crystal chandeliers. Wanna know what 40-ounces of Iradori wagyu looks like? Samantha Marie Photography 4729 St. Amand Circle, Suite 105 in Fort Worth Jeff Payne of Cousin's BBQ and his partner Jason Cross have opened their first fine dining restaurant in Fort Worth, the Mont. The menu has a selection of butcher's cuts, including Irodori wagyu selections, a double long bone pork chop, a 40-ounce Irodori wagyu tomahawk steak with potato purée and a dish called the Duck that is served with black garlic glaze, slow roasted duck leg, foie fried rice, scallion crêpe, and maple nuoc cham. The interiors give heavy Art Deco vibes with rust colored velvet seats, gold chain mail hanging from the ceiling, and wavy tiles on the floor.