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Explore the 5 most popular spots in Southeast Arlington

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Published on September 19, 2019
Explore the 5 most popular spots in Southeast ArlingtonOrchid City Fusion Cafe. | Photo: Laura C./Yelp

Spending time in Southeast Arlington? Get to know this Arlington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Southern seafood joint to an eatery known for its Mediterranean cuisine.

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

1. Joe's Pizza Pasta & Subs

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Topping the list is Joe's Pizza Pasta & Subs, an outlet to score pizza and more. Located at 4300 Matlock Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp. 

You'll find the menu at this well-loved pizzeria brimming with Italian-inspired items like eggplant parmigiana and Philadelphia cheesesteak hot subs, garlic knots, fried mozzarella cheese sticks, fettuccine alfredo, linguine with red clam sauce and various pizzas, which are available by the pie or by the slice. 

2. Gyros To Go

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Next up is Mediterranean and Greek destination Gyros To Go, situated at 710 E. Sublett Road, Suite 101. With 4.5 stars out of 194 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Gyros To Go specializes in fresh Mediterranean-style fare, serving dishes like beef and chicken shawarma, hummus, falafels, tabouli salad and pita gyros.

3. Red Claws Crab Shack

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Cajun and Creole gastropub Red Claws Crab Shack, which is known for its seafood , is another primo choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4629 S. Cooper St., Suite 111, four stars out of 373 reviews. 

On the menu, look for raw or fried oysters, crawfish etouffee, fried baby octopus, a fried catfish basket, shrimp fried rice, clams by the pound, several crab variations and a sizable list of libations.

4. Orchid City Fusion Cafe

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Orchid City Fusion Cafe, a New American, Cajun and Asian fusion restaurant, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 402 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2135 S.E. Parkway, Suite 101, to give it a go for yourself.

This eatery offers a diverse menu inspired by American, Asian and Cajun cuisines. Noteworthy dishes include lemongrass and pepper tofu, popcorn shrimp, spicy basil rice, fresh crawfish and an assortment of burgers.

5. First Watch

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Finally, check out First Watch, which has earned four stars out of 335 reviews on Yelp. You can find this location of the traditional American breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe chain at 5001 S. Cooper St., Suite 101.

Popular menu items to try here include the avocado toast, kale tonic juice, Elevated Egg sandwich with bacon and gruyere cheese, cheese grits, spicy Chickenchanga omelette and Million Dollar Bacon appetizer. 


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