Dallas/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 19, 2019
Check out the 5 most popular establishments in North DallasLa Hacienda Ranch. | Photo: Marty M./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that North Dallas has to offer? Get to know this region of Dallas by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Indian eatery to a Tex-Mex cantina known for its margaritas.

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

1. Vindu Indian Cuisine

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Topping the list is Indian bistro Vindu Indian Cuisine. Located at 4701 Frankford Road, Suite 237, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 297 reviews on Yelp. 

Vindu Indian Cuisine specializes in classic regional dishes from all over India, with menu items ranging from masala dosa, dal makhani and palak panner to chicken korma, lamb saagwala, fish vindaloo and goat biryani.

2. Sky Rocket Burger

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Next up is Sky Rocket Burger, situated at 7877 Frankford Road, Suite 101B. With five stars out of 333 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

This family-owned burger joint is known for its hand-cut french fries, freshly baked buns and 100% Angus beef hamburger patties that are ground on-site.

3. Norma's Cafe

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Traditional American diner Norma's Cafe is another prime choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 17721 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 130, four stars out of 409 reviews.

First established in 1956, Norma's Cafe features a menu brimming with Southern comfort foods and home-style plates, including breakfast tacos, assorted omelettes, chicken fried steak, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pot roast, pork chops, fried catfish, pies and much more.

4. Roman Cucina

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Roman Cucina, a cocktail bar and Italian restaurant, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 559 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7989 Belt Line Road, Suite 315, to give it a try for yourself.

Noteworthy dishes to try here include the spaghetti with meatballs, Italian wedding soup, chicken pesto pasta, sausage lasagna, bruschetta, fettuccine alfredo and cannolis. 

5. La Hacienda Ranch

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Last but not least, check out La Hacienda Ranch, which has earned four stars out of 212 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Tex-Mex outlet, which serves tacos, libations and more, at 17390 Preston Road, Suite 100.

La Hacienda Ranch offers a comprehensive selection of frozen and handcrafted margaritas, along with menu items like mesquite-grilled steaks, fajitas, home-cooked queso, brisket quesadillas and bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp, which come stuffed with cheese and fresh jalapeños.


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