Highest-rated restaurants in Dallas by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dallas, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Fridas Tacolandia 2

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 839 Singleton Blvd. Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Naminohana

- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 5521 Greenville Ave. Ste 11 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sky Rocket Burger

- Rating: 4.7/5 (888 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7877 Frankford Road Ste 101B Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Rayo's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 11411 East Northwest Hwy Ste 230 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Hot Stone & Korean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2330 Royal Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Damasita

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 2564 Royal Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Strouderosa BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 9090 Skillman St. Ste 174 A Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Fusion Mediterranean Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12835 Preston Road Ste 220 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Electric Shuffle

- Rating: 4.8/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2615 Elm St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Venues & Event Spaces, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Gomonae

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11407 Emerald St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Marie's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11910 Greenville Ave. Ste 103 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Filipino, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Bite Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 1150 Empire Central Place Ste 104 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Peaberry Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2446 West Kiest Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Thai's Thumbz Dallas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 18101 Preston Road Unit 106 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tatsu Dallas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3309 Elm St. Ste 120 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ka Thai

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8185 Walnut Hill Lane Ste 1410 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Goldie's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 9850 Walnut Hill Lane Ste 305 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Champagne Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Sushi | Bar Dallas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Jackson St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Zaap Lao and Thai Street Eats

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2420 Victory Park Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Not Just Q

- Rating: 4.8/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Recipe Oak Cliff

- Rating: 4.8/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1831 South Ewing Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Cuates Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 3811 Fairmount St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Kukulcan Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 River Bend Drive Ste 140 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Nikki Greek Bistro and Lounge

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5757 West Lovers Lane Ste 101 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. French Garden Café

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 8160 Walnut Hill Lane Margot Perot building Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Otaru Sushi & Handroll Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 408 West Eighth St. Ste 101 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Hong Dumpling House

- Rating: 4.9/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 1901 Royal Lane Ste 105 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Rosi's Salvadoran Fusion Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 313 West Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Papaya Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 5200 Lemmon Ave. Ste 102 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Alebrijes Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1323 West Clarendon Drive Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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