Spending time in Valley Ranch? Get to know this Irving neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Valley Ranch, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. LA Burger
Topping the list is Korean spot LA Burger, which offers burgers and tacos. Located at 10045 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 113, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 803 reviews on Yelp.
Burgers are the go-to item on the menu, which features a dozen different varieties. They include K Town with kimchi, pickled jalapeño, bulgogi glaze, lettuce, tomato and Sriracha mayo, and the Cali Sunshine with smoked bacon, egg, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion. Non-burger selections include hot dogs, tacos and cheesesteaks. (To view the whole menu, click here.)
2. Kebabs To Go
Next up is Afghan, Mediterranean and Greek spot Kebabs To Go, situated at 10025 N. MacArthur Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 445 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The menu features 11 different kebabs, including beef, lamb, gyro, salmon veggie and more. Don't forget to add a side like spinach, chickpeas or brown rice, as well as tzatziki dipping sauce or hummus served pita bread. Also, make sure to leave room for dessert to try the baklava or firnie. Customers can wash it all down with Turkish coffee, Afgan tea or a soft drink.
3. Halal Bites
Mediterranean and halal spot Halal Bites is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 8140 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 125, 4.5 stars out of 291 reviews.
Dive into the Arabian pizza, which comes in flavors like meat lovers (pepperoni, sausage, beef, turkey and bacon) or the Arabian (gyro meat, beef, onions, mushrooms, black olives, mozzarella cheese and feta cheese). You can also opt for the falafel rice bowl that contains five chickpeas patties over rice with lettuce, tomatoes and sauces. There is also an option to build-your-own wrap, rice bowl or salad.
4. Fortune House Chinese Cuisine
Fortune House Chinese Cuisine, a Shanghainese spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 584 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 190, to see for yourself.
The two head chefs at Fortune House Chinese Cuisine were trained and certified in Shanghai before first working in Vancouver and then moving to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Look for the steamed pork and crab meat juicy dumplings to start and then either the orange chicken or the lettuce wraps that come with beef, chicken, shrimp or pork. (To view the full menu, click here.)
5. Let's Roll Ice Cream
Finally, check out Let's Roll Ice Cream, which has earned four stars out of 74 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and more at 8150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 168.
No scoops here. Instead, customers are treated to ice cream rolls that are mixed with fruits or other delectable and sweet toppings.
On the signature items section of the menu, it's hard to pass up the Oreo cookie blast with vanilla and Oreo cookie ice cream and Oreo cookies, pocky sticks and marshmallows on top, or the peanut butter creamy that includes chocolate, peanut butter and English toffee ice cream with crushed Oreos, chocolate chips and pocky sticks as the toppings. Let's Roll Ice Cream also has a build-your-own option with step-by-step instructions.
