Looking to uncover all that Southwest Dallas has to offer? Get to know this Dallas neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a spot to a joint that serves funnel cake in unique flavors and with fun toppings.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Southwest Dallas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Grassroots Kitchen
Topping the list is New American spot Grassroots Kitchen. Located at 2109 S. Edgefield Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, look for sandwiches and burgers, shrimp or fish baskets and entrees such as the Jamaican Jerk chicken and the Gyro Platter with either marinated chicken or shredded lamb. (Click here to view the menu.)
2. Sankofa Kitchen
Next up is vegan and traditional American spot Sankofa Kitchen, offering juice and smoothies and more, situated at 3333 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Suite 118. With 4.5 stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Try the chicken sandwich (vegan chicken with vegan mayo, mustard, lettuce and tomatoes, served with fries) spaghetti (wheat noodles and vegan crumbles), tacos (vegan cheese) or burritos (guacamole, onions, vegan cheese, tomatoes and lettuce served with rice and salsa).
3. Maskaras Mexican Grill
Mexican spot Maskaras Mexican Grill is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2423 W. Kiest Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews.
Expect a wide variety of tortas, burritos, gourmet and street tacos and Mexican plates on the menu. Diners can choose the shrimp tacos, which contain fried shrimp with pico, tomato sauce, cabbage and avocado or guacamole, or go with the Cuban torta that comes with beans, sour cream, melted cheese, tomato, onions, jalapeños, ham, avocado and eggs.
4. Funnelcake Paradise
Funnelcake Paradise, a bakery, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 83 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4353 Gannon Lane, Suite 114, to see for yourself.
The spot offers everything fried dough with unique flavors and toppings. The options include an original or cinnamon glaze, a funnel cake ice cream sandwich, pizza, red velvet, double chocolate and strawberry cheesecake funnel cakes, as well as funnel cakes with toppings like strawberries, peanut butter and Oreo crumbles. There are also chicken and wing baskets, nachos and hot dogs.
5. Herrera's
Check out Herrera's, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Tex-Mex and Mexican spot at 2853 W. Illinois Ave.
Look for the cheese enchiladas, which come with chili con carne, rice and beans; the Chille Relleno; and spicy pork guiso. Customers receive a free bowl of bean soup.
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