Leisa's Dallas Guidebook

Leisa
Leisa's Dallas Guidebook

Food scene

The courtyard is beautiful. Lots of lush plants and trees and gorgeous natural lighting inside. The menu offerings are fresh and delish. My favorite is the spiced tomato soup. There’s the Mermaid Bar and vibing background music. Trendy Mediterranean feel
61 recommandé par les habitants
Paradiso
308 N Bishop Ave
61 recommandé par les habitants
The courtyard is beautiful. Lots of lush plants and trees and gorgeous natural lighting inside. The menu offerings are fresh and delish. My favorite is the spiced tomato soup. There’s the Mermaid Bar and vibing background music. Trendy Mediterranean feel
The vibe is super relaxed (cocktails help!), the flavors are legit Jamaican, and the friendly staff are colorful conversationalists! I always order the island sampler and hubs loves the jerk ribs (full rack of course!).
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Island Spot
309 Jefferson
11 recommandé par les habitants
The vibe is super relaxed (cocktails help!), the flavors are legit Jamaican, and the friendly staff are colorful conversationalists! I always order the island sampler and hubs loves the jerk ribs (full rack of course!).
Yummy pizzas. Get the charcuterie board and a glass of Chardonnay! They offer a fantastic tomato chutney, and good brisket on the board (It’s from a neighbor restaurant called Lockhart’s Smokehouse. So good! )
110 recommandé par les habitants
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop Ave
110 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy pizzas. Get the charcuterie board and a glass of Chardonnay! They offer a fantastic tomato chutney, and good brisket on the board (It’s from a neighbor restaurant called Lockhart’s Smokehouse. So good! )
Are we allowed to call an ice cream parlor “captivating”? Azucar is captivating!!! The flavors are anything but mundane. The store has Cuban/Miami origins and is bright and vibrant. Their ice cream is made fresh EVERY day. We enjoy the vegan cookie butter and the Willie Cherino (bourbon and cherry…yum!).
9 recommandé par les habitants
Azucar Ice Cream Company
269 North Bishop Avenue
9 recommandé par les habitants
Are we allowed to call an ice cream parlor “captivating”? Azucar is captivating!!! The flavors are anything but mundane. The store has Cuban/Miami origins and is bright and vibrant. Their ice cream is made fresh EVERY day. We enjoy the vegan cookie butter and the Willie Cherino (bourbon and cherry…yum!).
83 recommandé par les habitants
Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop Ave
83 recommandé par les habitants
The food and service is worth the higher price point. I wish I could eat like this every day! The risotto and the gnocchi offerings are delicious.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Lucia
287 North Bishop Avenue
45 recommandé par les habitants
The food and service is worth the higher price point. I wish I could eat like this every day! The risotto and the gnocchi offerings are delicious.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts
380 W 7th St
24 recommandé par les habitants
99 recommandé par les habitants
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis St
99 recommandé par les habitants
23 recommandé par les habitants
JOY Macarons
839 W Davis St
23 recommandé par les habitants
11 recommandé par les habitants
Espumoso Caffè
408 N Bishop Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
A tranquil, light filled space with fresh coffee and delicious iced matcha beverages. We ordered breakfast tacos and really enjoyed them. Great outdoor and indoor seating options. Midcentury modern furnishings. Beautiful space at the edge of Bishop Arts district.
7 recommandé par les habitants
White Rhino Coffee
2909 Thomas Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
A tranquil, light filled space with fresh coffee and delicious iced matcha beverages. We ordered breakfast tacos and really enjoyed them. Great outdoor and indoor seating options. Midcentury modern furnishings. Beautiful space at the edge of Bishop Arts district.
Good coffee (they produce their own brand I think) and extensive comfort food menu. They even serve beignets
83 recommandé par les habitants
Oddfellows
316 W 7th St
83 recommandé par les habitants
Good coffee (they produce their own brand I think) and extensive comfort food menu. They even serve beignets
26 recommandé par les habitants
Veracruz Cafe
408 N Bishop Ave
26 recommandé par les habitants
The brown butter and salt donut…!! 💕
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Salty Donut
414 W Davis St
17 recommandé par les habitants
The brown butter and salt donut…!! 💕
La Paisanita Taqueria
440 West Davis Street
23 recommandé par les habitants
Taco y Vino
213 W Eighth St
23 recommandé par les habitants
Gourmet tacos for CHEEEEP. Their tag line is “don’t judge a taco by its price”. Order the Trompo and Bistek tacos, the Weech and Gringa quesadillas. Gastro-art street tacos… OMG!
Trompo
337 Jefferson Boulevard
Gourmet tacos for CHEEEEP. Their tag line is “don’t judge a taco by its price”. Order the Trompo and Bistek tacos, the Weech and Gringa quesadillas. Gastro-art street tacos… OMG!
Quaint spot in Bishop Arts for breakfast, lunch, tea and pastries, or cocktails. The desserts are freshly made and EXTENSIVE. Friendly staff with great service. We enjoy the pecan bars, croissant chicken salad and fried chicken salad.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Cretia's Eatery and Bake Shoppe
228 W Davis St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Quaint spot in Bishop Arts for breakfast, lunch, tea and pastries, or cocktails. The desserts are freshly made and EXTENSIVE. Friendly staff with great service. We enjoy the pecan bars, croissant chicken salad and fried chicken salad.
Delicious Mexican food in an upscale tasteful space. There are several areas to sit, both indoor, upstairs, and a covered patio. Beautiful, artsy, and comfortable. Service was attentive and consistent. Fresh and seasoned tortilla chips, flavorful salsas (the green tomatillo salsa makes you lick your fingers!). Delicious cocktails (I like the “Gold-digger” and the mango frozen margaritas). The food is A+. Salsa, cumbia, and merengue music is played throughout the restaurant and adds to the great mood. So no soft vibes here. Highly recommend.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Vidorra
2642 Main
63 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious Mexican food in an upscale tasteful space. There are several areas to sit, both indoor, upstairs, and a covered patio. Beautiful, artsy, and comfortable. Service was attentive and consistent. Fresh and seasoned tortilla chips, flavorful salsas (the green tomatillo salsa makes you lick your fingers!). Delicious cocktails (I like the “Gold-digger” and the mango frozen margaritas). The food is A+. Salsa, cumbia, and merengue music is played throughout the restaurant and adds to the great mood. So no soft vibes here. Highly recommend.

My Favorite Plant Shop

Oasis Plant Shop
416 W Eighth St

Neighborhoods

The Bishop Arts District, located 10 minutes south of downtown– is one of Dallas' most charming neighborhoods– filled with an eclectic mix of trendy eateries, bars, shops, art galleries and performance venues. Along with shopping and nightlife, the area plays host to countless family-friendly events, wine walks and street fairs.
521 recommandé par les habitants
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis St
521 recommandé par les habitants
The Bishop Arts District, located 10 minutes south of downtown– is one of Dallas' most charming neighborhoods– filled with an eclectic mix of trendy eateries, bars, shops, art galleries and performance venues. Along with shopping and nightlife, the area plays host to countless family-friendly events, wine walks and street fairs.
Winnetka Heights is the second largest designated Historic District in the City of Dallas, Texas. Winnetka Heights residents enjoy living in one of Dallas’ most vibrant urban neighborhoods but remain dedicated to the preservation of the neighborhood as an enduring symbol of early 20th century life . The front porches of many of these historic homes are amazing to see. D Magazine named Winnetka Heights the “Best Neighborhood in Dallas” and the “Best Place to Live for History”.
Winnetka Heights
Winnetka Heights is the second largest designated Historic District in the City of Dallas, Texas. Winnetka Heights residents enjoy living in one of Dallas’ most vibrant urban neighborhoods but remain dedicated to the preservation of the neighborhood as an enduring symbol of early 20th century life . The front porches of many of these historic homes are amazing to see. D Magazine named Winnetka Heights the “Best Neighborhood in Dallas” and the “Best Place to Live for History”.
239 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Dallas
1401 Elm St
239 recommandé par les habitants
717 recommandé par les habitants
Deep Ellum
717 recommandé par les habitants

Sightseeing

884 recommandé par les habitants
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
884 recommandé par les habitants
727 recommandé par les habitants
Musée Perot de la Nature et de la Science
2201 N Field St
727 recommandé par les habitants
790 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'Art de Dallas
1717 N Harwood St
790 recommandé par les habitants
880 recommandé par les habitants
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T Way
880 recommandé par les habitants
337 recommandé par les habitants
Globe Life Park à Arlington
1000 Ballpark Way
337 recommandé par les habitants
Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St
94 recommandé par les habitants
16 recommandé par les habitants
Wyly Theater
2400 Flora St
16 recommandé par les habitants
67 recommandé par les habitants
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora St
67 recommandé par les habitants

My favorite shops

The Urban Owl sells the best gifts and wonderfully unique items: custom crafted jewelry, candles (“The Introvert” candle is my fav!), fragrances, barware, gardening gifts, stuff for pet lovers, interesting toys and books… it is woman owned and operated and that inspires me.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Urban Owl
415 N Bishop Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Urban Owl sells the best gifts and wonderfully unique items: custom crafted jewelry, candles (“The Introvert” candle is my fav!), fragrances, barware, gardening gifts, stuff for pet lovers, interesting toys and books… it is woman owned and operated and that inspires me.
Beautiful and interesting floral arrangements both fresh and dried. They had fresh ranunculus flowers available in the middle of summer in Texas. Unique one of a kind gifts, arrangements, plants and containers. It’s fun to walk around the store browse and shop ( it’s like a botanical gallery).
10 recommandé par les habitants
DIRT Flowers
417 N Bishop Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful and interesting floral arrangements both fresh and dried. They had fresh ranunculus flowers available in the middle of summer in Texas. Unique one of a kind gifts, arrangements, plants and containers. It’s fun to walk around the store browse and shop ( it’s like a botanical gallery).