Interested in exploring the newest businesses to open in Oak Cliff? From an Italian-style salumeria to a taco place that serves up wine pairings, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to open their doors in this part of Dallas.
Macellaio
287 N. Bishop Ave.
Macellaio is an Italian and Spanish bistro that focuses on charcuterie and is a spinoff of the popular restaurant Lucia (located just a block away). According to Dallas Eater, the dining space is set up to look like an Italian salumeria.
The menu offers snacks, small plates and entrees inspired by the cuisines of Italy and Spain. You can snag a salumi board to sample the variety of meats, which include capicola, prosciutto, fiocco, lonza, culatello and more. There are also spreadable sausages served with focaccia bread. Pair your meal with a libation off the drink menu, which includes spritzers, cocktails and a selection of vermouths.
Macellaio's current Yelp rating of four stars out of six reviews indicates the newcomer is off to a good start.
Yelper Angelica N., who reviewed it on June 11, wrote, "I started off with a Dominic cocktail, and a single serving of prosciutto. The Dominic is not for the weak — the Bruto Americano bitters pack a wallop! Nonetheless, it was very tasty! The prosciutto was amazing — easily the best I have ever had."
Tracy B. noted, "So many different meats to choose from, I was overwhelmed. I ended up getting the chef's board. Everything was great! You can also get a bread with your meats. The mushroom and grits had a great flavor profile. Island creek oysters with mignonette were delicious."
Macellaio is open from 5–10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Oasis Plant Shop
330 W. Davis St.
Oasis Plant Shop is a boutique plant nursery. According to D Magaine, it was opened by friends and longtime Ruibal employees (another Dallas nursery), Hannah Street and Bethany Mieth. The new nursery focuses on tropicals, succulents and palms in terracotta planters.
The shop offers pre-styled planters or an opportunity to work with the two owners to create a custom piece for your home or garden.
Oasis Plant Shop currently has one review on Yelp.
Marco S., who reviewed the new spot on June 3, said, "Awesome place to buy plants and get inspired. They will plant your pots for you and even give you a plant care card when you make a purchase. Pencil cactus, succulents, indoor tropicals and awesome Spanish terracotta among other things. Great addition to the neighborhood!"
Oasis Plant Shop is open from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday, and 1–5 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)
Taco y Vino
213 W. Eighth St.
Taco y Vino is a taqueria and wine bar from chef Sharon Van Meter and wine professional Jimmy Contreras. According to Culture Map Dallas, the new taco spot wants to demystify wine by pairing it with casual yet boldly flavored tacos.
Taco offerings include the crispy pork carnitas (pork shoulder slow roasted in citrus topped with chicharrones, slaw, jalapeño , cumin crema and queso fresco), chicken tinga (slow-roasted chicken with chipotle, tomatoes, avocado, queso fresco and pickled onions) or the fried avocado with tomatoes, cilantro, roja aioli and pickled onions, among others. You can choose to turn any taco into a quesadilla instead.
Taco y Vino's current rating of five stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp indicates positive feedback.
Yelper Corey S., who reviewed it on June 16, noted, "This place lives up to its perfect name — the tacos are fantastic and flavorful! The fried avocado quesadilla was so so yummy. And the wine selection is wonderful."
Lisa W. wrote, "Great atmosphere and fantastic tacos and wine. We started with the seafood-stuffed jalapeño. It was so good, [the] perfect small portion to truly get the meal started. For the main, I got the catfish taco, avocado taco and jackfruit taco. Everything was delicious!"
Taco y Vino is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday.
Tiny Victories
604 N. Tyler St.
Looking for a new bar? Tiny Victories has cocktails that include the Pimm's Cup (Pimm's No. 1, cucumber, mint, lemon and ginger), the Paloma (tequila, grapefruit, lime, cane sugar and Squirt), the Go To (whiskey, honey syrup, mandarin liqueur and cardamom bitters) and the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (tequila, mint, hibiscus agave and lime). Wine is also available.
Tiny Victories currently holds 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp, indicating that it's still finding its way.
Yelper Jed P., who reviewed the bar on April 28, wrote, "The lounge inside is very well decorated. High ceilings, unfinished walls with exposed brick, stylish furniture. Behind the bar are shelves that go up to the ceiling filled with seemingly any spirit your heart desires."
Laura C. noted, "The vibe was casual and they were playing classic 90s movies on the TVs. We got a few drinks, including a Tom Collins, Pimms, Aviation and some minty tequila drink, which were all pretty good. Overall, a chill vibe with good cocktails."
Tiny Victories is open from 4 p.m.–midnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 p.m.–2 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m.–2 a.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m.–midnight on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Tribal All Day Cafe
263 N. Bishop Ave.
Tribal All Day Cafe is an eatery that offers healthy plant-based meals, juices and more. It serves up breakfast dishes, salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and what it calls "smashes," which are a sort of sandwich made with local artisan bread.
Notable items include the Tribal Salad (red leaf lettuce, carrots, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, tamari and lemon dressing), the Bishop Bowl (sprouted lentils, roasted sweet potato, kale, tahini and lime dressing) and the Alt Sandwich (avocado, lettuce, tomato, sprouts and spicy mustard on multigrain bread). (You can check out the full menu here.)
Tribal All Day Cafe currently holds 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Eva S., who reviewed the cafe on May 5, wrote, "In Texas nine months. Nothing beats this place so far — nothing! Best food, sweet staff, lovely area!"
Yelper Shashank R. wrote, "We stumbled upon this place while looking for something healthy for lunch. We were even more excited when we realized it was all vegetarian. And they have a bar too, so bonus! Our meal was delicious, the ambiance is really chill and the staff was so friendIy — great very personal service even when very busy!"
Tribal All Day Cafe is open from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Thursday, and 8 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
