Visiting East Arlington, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Arlington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant to a Mediterranean eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Arlington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Topping the list is Mexican and Tex-Mex spot Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant. Located at 1041 W. Interstate 20, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 209 reviews on Yelp.
Start off with the chips and salsa trio (it comes with a pineapple and verde, mild red and spicy red), then try the chicken medallions stuffed with spicy chorizo, cheese and poblano peppers alongside a margarita. (View this spot's full offerings.)
2. Tiba Grill
Next up is Lebanese, Mediterranean and Greek spot Tiba Grill, situated at 3330 Matlock Road, Suite 116. With five stars out of 353 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The family owned spot has a menu with build-your-own sandwiches and ten difference signatures plates. Look for options like the Greek salad, beef shawarma and a chicken kebab plate. Enjoy your meal with Turkish coffee, tea or sweet mango drink.
3. Al-Amir
Lebanese spot Al-Amir is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 701 106th St., four stars out of 48 reviews.
Locals come to this restaurant for Latin music nights and a dance floor with room to move. It also has a full bar, hookah and belly dance shows. Popular menu items include the falafel, lamb chops, shrimp kebabs and mint mojitos.
4. Andalous Mediterranean Grill
Last but not least, Andalous Mediterranean Grill, a Lebanese, Mediterranean and Greek spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to. Currently, it has 4.5 stars out of 484 Yelp reviews. Head over to 457 E. Interstate 20, Suite 101, to see for yourself.
Twin chefs, Sam and Wassim, were inspired to open a debut restaurant that combines the cuisines from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, according to the specialties section of the business' Yelp profile.
On the menu, expect to find appetizers, dips, salads, brick oven pies (filled with ground beef, chicken, cheese or spinach) and a variety of lunch and dinner platters. Finish off your meal with tea and baklava.
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