Sonic Drive Inn

15205 Montfort Dr
Dallas, TX 75248

Steve W. writes: Brand new Sonic Drive-In, service is getting better and better everyday.  The quality of the food seems to be better than most Sonic's.  Very busy during lunch hour do to its close proximity to the business area of the Dallas Tollway.

Gratitude

3714 Fairmount St
Dallas, TX 75219

Lisa P. writes: I walked into Gratitude on a day when I was feeling frustrated, directionless, stymied.  I had been grasping all day, wearing myself out, trying make sense of a situation that just didn't seem to make any sense at all.  For a close-to-type-a…

Grange Hall

4445 Travis St
Ste 101
Dallas, TX 75205

Laura R. writes: Grange Hall is a fantastic little store that is also called Urban Flower. Urban Flower makes some of the most beautiful arrangements I've ever seen - you've probably seen some of theirs in Stanley Korshak, the W, etc.

In addition to Urban's gorgeous…

Officemax

1515 N Town East Blvd Ste 112
Mesquite, TX 75150

Esteban P. writes: Quiet. Never many people (both employees and customers) in the store. Usually only one cashier (usually). Prices moderate. Not much to say about a office supply store. 20 min. ink cartridge refills, but the employee messed up and had to return the…

Great American Hero Inc

4001 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

deno f. writes: It's funny that you drive past a Subway on the way there from my work.  Don't even think about stopping.  Great American Hero blows most other sub shops out of the water.  When I went through the line, the owner asked if I'd eaten there before--at…

Taqueria Pedritos

4910 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Christopher S. writes: FOOD STYLE:               Mexican (leanings of authenticity)
RESTAURANT TYPE:  Basic Cafeteria (function over form ...)
LOCATION:                    Easy Access, Easy Parking

Tacqueria Pedritos is the kind of 'local' place that people spend years trying…

Brother's Fried Chicken

4839 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246

Melody L. writes: Here's the deal. I'm gonna tell you what I want and slip you some money through the bars on the window. Then you're gonna slip me what I want and I'm gonna speed off laughing maniacally.

I've been going a hundred miles per hour since I got back into…

Surf & Swim, Audubon Park

440 W Oates Rd
Garland, TX 75046

Robin M. writes: Need a place to entertain yours, or someone else's children during the summer? This is it. I took a friend's kids last week. For 5 bucks each, they are set for hours. The park is clean, kept up, organized and the wave pool is large. There is no extra…

Snookie's Bar & Grill

5181 Keller Springs Rd
Ste 104
Dallas, TX 75248

Sonny D. writes: My favorite watering hole that reminds me of days of old when I worked at the Grand Lux Cafe and would have an after work drink with co-workers. They have good food and on some nights great drink specials (sometimes $2 you call its).

Every time I am…

JC's Windshield Repair and Auto Glass

2116 Marsh Ln
Carrollton, TX 75006

angel O. writes: By far the best quote after calling 3 other companies!  He came out replaced my windshield , it took about an hour and he did a great job. Jason was a very nice guy and I highly recommend his company.  He saved me at least $100 from the first quote I…

Chuck's of Texas Inc

1469 SH 114
Grapevine, TX 76051

kari c. writes: i should have known when there were only 2 separate families there (us included)during  lunch hour.  there is nothing memorable at all.  and the bathroom stinks too.  seriously, it is smelly.  i guess the only thing positive about this place is the…

Friendly Detail Car Wash on Wheels

2807 Allen St
Ste 789
Dallas, TX 75334

Catherine C. writes: A multi-tasker's dream! Friendly Detail will come to your office and hand wash your car while you work. It's a (chamois) touch more expensive than while-you-wait places but well worth the price for time saved. The employees are as courteous and…

Glass Cars

2621 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Catherine C. writes: Volkswagen drivers *need* to know about Glass Cars. It's an independent garage owned by honest Jim, who's there Monday through Friday 8a to 6p, and Saturdays "if there's enough work to come in." As the hours suggest, it's a laid-back family place, so…

Cock and Bull

6330 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75214

Andrea R. writes: Leave the heels, makeup, and jewelry at home because this neighborhood bar is super casual....and that's definitely the appeal. Your typical dive bar where the bartenders know your name.  I've been to lots of these back in the Windy City, but from my…

Mei Mei China Restaurant

405 Legacy Dr Ste 101
Plano, TX 75023

Laura R. writes: An ex and I used to eat at Mei Mei once a week. He was a cheapskate. ;)

I never minded though, because Mei Mei is fresh, quick and delicious. Even though it's called Mei Mei China, I believe the owner is actually Vietnamese as there are several (very…

El Jordan Cafe

416 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208

Masami O. writes: We love this place. We go to Oak Cliff just for the Bishop Arts District and this restaurant. Go early, there is only about 15 tables in the restaurant and they fill up quick on the weekends.

The service and atmosphere is no-frills. Definitely a hole…

Green Living

1904 Abrams Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75214

deno f. writes: WOW!  A way I can help the environment AND go shopping.  I have to admit, I'm the person who wants to help, but I'm just to lazy to get up and turn off the extra light or trade in my gas guzzler for an eco-friendly hybrid.  I am the pre-renovated…

Mexigo Restaurant & Grill

533 W McDermott Dr
Allen, TX 75013

Shannon H. writes: Good Mexican food in a nice, less crowded than normal setting.  The food here is a bit more on the authentic side than the larger chains, and therefore, in my opinion, much better.  

Oh, big bonus, the margaritas are decently priced, well mixed, and…

Sweet Georgia Brown Bar-B-Que Buffet

2840 E Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75216

Catherine C. writes: The authentic soul food is worth the wait in a line out the door on a Saturday night. Ribs, fried pork chops, brisket, and catfish are served cafeteria-style with traditional sides like collard greens, okra, and cornbread, plus sweet potato pie for…

Le Paris Bistrot & Bar

2533 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75201

Isabelle K. writes: Not pricey french food. Every dish is tasty.
French style architecture, landscape and wall mural.
For appetizer, I like their french onion soup, escargot, tomato and mozzarella cheese salad with basil dressing - light and healthy, beet and pear salad -…

Samba Room

4514 Travis St Ste 132
Dallas, TX 75205

Isabelle K. writes: It's a lounge type for young people to hang out. People all dressed up there. I don't know if anyone of them are SMU student because it's very close to SMU.
I like their JERK CHICKEN with pineapple-banana dipping sauce
GRILLED MUSSELS with coconut-sour…

Gachet Coffee Lounge

2336 Victory Park Ln
Dallas, TX 75219

Catherine C. writes: A couple of blocks and one huge attitude away from the Ghostbar, Gachet Coffee Lounge's new digs trade its former view of Lowest Greenville's crumbling infrastructure for the serene green lawn of snazzy new Victory Park. The din of nearby hotel…

Luby's

13455 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75244

Glenn S. writes: Awhile back, I wrote about the ongoing Luby's vs. Furr's debate and proceeded to torch Furr's mercilessly and deservedly so. Again, I will publicly declare that I would rather pay $10 for one plate of Luby's food than 1 penny for an infinite amount…

Taco Cabana

17602 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75252

Katie C. writes: Dear Taco C.,

I have been away too long. I miss you. Your bean & cheese breakfast burritos are so scrumptious. Your nachos and personal size quesadillas are perfect. And you know what? You aren't slimy and greasy like some other taco places. You know,…

Pazzo

6101 Long Prairie Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028

M J. writes: If you like thin crust pizza's in a brick oven, then this is the place for you. But beware, this place is EXPENSIVE. It has a very nice atmosphere, and you get free flat bread (pizza crust) with dressing while you wait. Yum. Unfortunately the pasta…

AMF Lewisville Lanes

1398 W Main St
Lewisville, TX 75067

scott s. writes: Well...it's a bowling alley.

Now that I've got that out of the way -- it's pretty good as far as bowling alleys go.  It's clean, well-lit, and everything is in good condition.  It's very much OK to bring the kids here.  In fact, they do birthday…

Main Event

3941 N Central Expy
Plano, TX 75023

Joseph B. writes: It's Monday night madness!  

How much is it for unlimited billiards, bowling, laser tag, and shuffleboard? $10!

How much is it for unlimited arcade games? $10!

Do they have beer specials on this night of madness? Yes!

Are you going to have fun? Yes!…

Exhale Spa

5300 E. Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206

Andrea R. writes: This is the 4th Exhale I've been to in the US- I may need to change my tagline to "Exhale Groupie."

When I was first booking my trip to Dallas I was planning on staying at the Hotel Lumen, but then I noticed that Exhale Spa was connected to the Hotel…

Swirll

1311 Main St
Dallas, TX 75202

Nico M. writes: This idea is GREAT!!

You make your own wine! It only takes 6 to 8 weeks, and all of a sudden the day that you spent tasting different grapes and deciding how dry you like it to be has manifested itself into 28 to 30 bottles of your own wine with your…

Eisemann Center

2351 Performance Dr
Richardson, TX 75082

Rebecca W. writes: What a fabulous theatre!  We went for the first time yesterday, Aug. 24, 08...and the theatre was perfect.  Every seat on the floor was perfect seating, the acoustics were wonderful and it is a very intimate theatre, just like on Broadway!  (Only…

Richardson

411 Belle Grove Dr
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: Settled in the 1840s and chartered in 1873, the City of Richardson is a municipality of approximately 99,000 people, located in northeast Dallas County.

As a "first-ring" suburb in the Dallas metropolitan region, its older neighborhoods are 40-50…

Cinemark Plano Movies 10

1818 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75075

Joseph B. writes: I had some time to waste and luckily it was TUESDAY!!!! Go ahead and dig for that change in the couch, fish out the quarters in your car, and empty the jiggling in your pockets. The Tuesday special is that every movie showing is $0.50! Sure these…

WRR Classical 101.1 FM

1516 1st Ave
Dallas, TX 75210

Courtney A. writes: I disagree.  I wake up to "that British guy," Christopher Hackett, every morning, and he makes life worth living.  C-Hack 4 EVA!

Richardson Bike Mart

1451 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080

Anthony P. writes: After being bike-less for more years than I can remember and to help quench my need for activity outlets, I made the trip over to RBM. The staff is really knowledgeable and helpful. They helped me pick out an suitable size bike in my price range as…

Terilli's Dallas Restaurant

2815 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Meridith H. writes: For my final weekend of sin before the New Year diet (bleh) begins, I was craving some Italian food.  With Yelp's approval and a friend's recommendation, we headed over to Terrili's before we hit up a movie at Northpark.  While we did not have…

Murray Street Coffee Shop

3100 Murray St
Dallas, TX 75226

Melody L. writes: DUDE.

Yes, this place deserves a BIG dude on a line by itself. This place is awesome. Free parking, free wifi, cool staff, even cooler music and setting. I'm in lurrrrve.

The crowd is mixed with young and old on laptops and business men and women…

Drip Coffee

4343 Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75225

Jill W. writes: I like this sleek, sophisticated coffee place.  The neutral colors with red accents provide a very modern look without seeming sterile.  I believe the coffee is roasted on-site, which is pretty cool.  My espresso beverages and drip coffee have been…