Ready to explore the newest restaurant and retail additions to Far North? From a Tex-Mex sports bar to a kosher grocery store and deli, read on for a list of the newest businesses to open in this area of Dallas.
The Pet Vet
5301 Belt Line Road, Suite 106
The Pet Vet is a pet store and veterinarian spot.
With locations in Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas in select Petco stores, The Pet Vet services include wellness and preventive care visits, administration of vaccines, surgical and dental care, exotic care and medication request refills as well as heartworm and flea and tick prevention. It also offers the Healthy Pet Advantage Plan, a bundled package at a reduced cost, that covers dogs and cats, teeth-to-tail exams, all vaccinations, unlimited office visits and much more. (For more information, click here.)
With a four-star Yelp rating out five reviews, The Pet Vet has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Jeff G., who reviewed The Pet Vet on Sept. 21, wrote, "These folks do a great job. I took my youngest cat there for a melanoma that had to be removed. They did a great job of keeping her calm from check in to check up, surgery and post surgery care. The staff and the doctors are friendly, personable and professional. I will definitely go back for any future cat health needs."
Yelper Elba S. wrote, "Dr. Denise is a very caring and wonderful doctor. You can't go wrong with any of the doctors there. Ethan and the whole staff do an amazing job at making my fur kid comfortable. Every single one of them."
The Pet Vet is open from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends.
Las Flamas Mexican Kitchen
13937 N. Central Expy
Las Flamas Mexican Kitchen is a sports bar and Mexican spot.
Patrons can cheer on their favorite teams or watch the biggest games on many of their large-screen TVs and enjoy a Tex-Mex themed menu. Be sure to start your meal with one of the many appetizers, such as a bowl of queso or guacamole, or a plate of spinach quesadillas. For the main course, there is the pollo poblano a la parrilla with grilled chicken breast filled with queso asadero and covered in poblano cream sauce with a side of mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies.
Order margaritas, tequila drinks or Mexican and domestic beer from the bar to wash down the meal.
Las Flamas Mexican Kitchen currently holds 3.5 stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating solid reviews.
Yelper Mercedes A., who reviewed Las Flamas Mexican Kitchen on Nov. 12, wrote, "We have visited Las Flamas three times and all three experiences have been over the top! The drinks are great. The food is delicious. I recommend the Selene plate for two."
A W. noted, "Had the absolute best chicken enchiladas there. ... They put an awesome green poblano sauce over the enchiladas that was delicious. The beans and rice were great as well."
Las Flamas Mexican Kitchen is open from 11 a.m.–midnight on Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on Friday-Sunday.
Kosher Palate
7989 Belt Line Road, Suite 154
Kosher Palate is a Jewish deli and grocery store.
On the menu, you'll see options like grilled salmon, smoked brisket, barbecue grilled chicken and fried chicken tenders. The deli sandwiches include one-third pound of either salami, bologna, turkey, pastrami, corned beef or roast beef on either rye, wheat, Texas toast or in a wrap. The deli also provides full service catering.
The grocery stocks a wide assortment of kosher items for weekly cooking and meals, as well as for holiday occasions.
Kosher Palate currently holds 4.5 stars out of nine reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Sarah J., who reviewed Kosher Palate on Nov. 15, wrote, "So happy to have a new kosher restaurant/market in Dallas! I rarely eat meat, so I can't comment on their barbecue, but there are several parve sides that are delicious (the mashed potatoes are my fave), and I highly recommend the baked goods. You won't find better bagels in Texas. The market has a great selection of kosher groceries, as well as Judaica items."
Lauren L. noted, "Came here to satisfy a craving and was very happy with both the brisket and coleslaw. I packed my leftovers for home and wound up eating them out of the to-go box. It's that good."
Kosher Palate is open from 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. on Thursday, and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Friday. (It's closed on Saturday.)
