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 locals recommend
Paradiso
308 N Bishop Ave
61 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Island Spot
309 Jefferson
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop Ave
110 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Azucar Ice Cream Company
269 North Bishop Avenue
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop Ave
83 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lucia
287 North Bishop Avenue
45 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts
380 W 7th St
24 locals recommend
99 locals recommend
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis St
99 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
JOY Macarons
839 W Davis St
23 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Espumoso Caffè
408 N Bishop Ave
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
White Rhino Coffee
2909 Thomas Ave
7 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Oddfellows
316 W 7th St
83 locals recommend
Good coffee (they produce their own brand I think) and extensive comfort food menu. They even serve beignets
26 locals recommend
Veracruz Cafe
408 N Bishop Ave
26 locals recommend
The brown butter and salt donut…!! 💕
17 locals recommend
The Salty Donut
414 W Davis St
17 locals recommend
The brown butter and salt donut…!! 💕
La Paisanita Taqueria
440 West Davis Street
23 locals recommend
Taco y Vino
213 W Eighth St
23 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cretia's Eatery and Bake Shoppe
228 W Davis St
10 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Vidorra
2642 Main
63 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis St
521 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Downtown Dallas
1401 Elm St
239 locals recommend
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
717 locals recommend

Sightseeing

884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
884 locals recommend
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field St
727 locals recommend
790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood St
790 locals recommend
880 locals recommend
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T Way
880 locals recommend
337 locals recommend
Globe Life Park in Arlington
1000 Ballpark Way
337 locals recommend
94 locals recommend
Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St
94 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Wyly Theater
2400 Flora St
16 locals recommend
67 locals recommend
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora St
67 locals recommend

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 locals recommend
Urban Owl
415 N Bishop Ave
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
DIRT Flowers
417 N Bishop Ave
10 locals recommend
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).