Dallas/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 13, 2019
Explore the 4 top spots in downtown Dallas' Main Street DistrictCafé Momentum. | Photo: Prshant B./Yelp

Visiting Main Street District, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this downtown Dallas neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee shop to a hair salon that serves free beer.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Main Street District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Salsa Limón Flor De Mayo

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Topping the list is bar and Mexican eatery Salsa Limón Flor De Mayo. Located at 411 N. Akard St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 208 reviews on Yelp. 

Founded in 2006 by a taco aficionado, this well-loved restaurant specializes in classic Mexican fare like street tacos, tortas, quesadillas and burritos, along with horchata, beer and other libations.

2. Café Momentum

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Next up is New American establishment Café Momentum, situated at 1510 Pacific Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Café Momentum is a nonprofit restaurant that provides paid internship opportunities to youth coming out of juvenile detention. On the menu, look for smoked fried chicken, house-made linguine, spicy cheese grits and tiramisu. 

3. Stupid Good Coffee

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Stupid Good Coffee, a cafe to score coffee, tea and more, is another prime choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 2060, 4.5 stars out of 152 reviews. 

In addition to its coffee drinks, Stupid Good Coffee is decorated with Rolling Stone-themed artwork, even featuring a Rolling Stone latte on the menu among its other options.

4. Vertigo 12 Hair Lounge

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Vertigo 12 Hair Lounge, a hair styling outlet, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 211 N. Ervay St., Floor 12 to experience it for yourself. 

This popular hair studio offers a variety of grooming services, ranging from haircuts for both women and men to blowouts, hair extensions and coloring treatments. Plus, the salon provides free beer to clients.


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