Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in downtown Dallas' West End Historic District neighborhood

Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in downtown Dallas' West End Historic District neighborhoodPhoto: Y O Ranch Steakhouse/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on October 04, 2019

Visiting the West End Historic 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 an Indian restaurant to a steakhouse known for its wild game offerings.

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

1. Ellen's

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Topping the list is Southern and traditional American eatery Ellen's, which is well-known for its breakfast and brunch fare. Located at 1790 N. Record St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 2,430 reviews on Yelp. 

Ellen's offers a contemporary take on classic Southern comfort food, serving plates like pancake pot pie, eggs Benedict, shrimp and grits, buttermilk fried chicken and mushroom garlic toast.

2. Y O Ranch Steakhouse

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Next up is traditional American restaurant Y O Ranch Steakhouse, situated at 702 Ross Ave. With four stars out of 747 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

In addition to steaks and fresh seafood, Y O Ranch Steakhouse is known for its selection of wild game, many of which are locally sourced from Texas Hill Country. Menu items to look for include rattlesnake chili pie, espresso-crusted elk tenderloin, venison chops and a buffalo filet mignon. 

3. Latin Deli

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Latin American breakfast and brunch cafe Latin Deli is another excellent choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 701 Commerce St., Suite 120, 4.5 stars out of 136 reviews. 

On the menu, anticipate a wide variety of salads, crepes and sandwich options, ranging from pineapple pork, pulled turkey and tuna to scrambled egg with ham, tomato with mozzarella and Peruvian-style sauteed beef.

4. Shivas Bar & Grill

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Last but not least is Shivas Bar & Grill, an Indian fusion bistro and bar, which has four stars out of 266 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1001 Ross Ave., Unit 132, to give it a go for yourself. 

Shivas Bar & Grill features an extensive menu brimming with traditional Indian dishes, including tandoori chicken, paneer tikka masala, vegetable biryani, lamb rogan josh and dal makhani.


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