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Get acquainted with the 4 top establishments in Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood

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Published on May 13, 2020
Get acquainted with the 4 top establishments in Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhoodPhoto: Taco Diner/Yelp

Spending time in Oak Lawn? Get to know this Dallas neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Tex-Mex restaurant with bar to a Japanese bistro.

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

1. Pressed Juicery

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Topping the list is an outpost of the Pressed Juicery chain. Located at 2222 McKinney Ave., Suite 230, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp.

Pressed Juicery specializes in cold-pressed juices and other health-conscious products, with menu items ranging from root juices, lemonades, premium infused waters and oat milks to vegan plant-based soft-serve, assorted nutrient shots and juice cleanse packages.

2. Taco Diner

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Next up is Mexican and Tex-Mex cantina Taco Diner, situated at 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 307. With four stars out of 628 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On the menu, anticipate items like guacamole, chile con queso, quesadillas, enchiladas, various combination plates and a selection of taco options, which include slow-roasted brisket, ribeye steak, buttermilk fried chicken, fajita beef and sautéed mushrooms with charred poblano peppers. The establishment is also well-known for its margaritas.

3. Up on Knox

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Cocktail bar and traditional American outlet Up on Knox, which serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and more, is another prime choice. Yelpers give the business, settled at 3230 Knox St., Suite 140, four stars out of 141 reviews. 

According to its Yelp page, Up on Knox offers a sizable wine list, artisan cocktails, fresh pastries, coffee drinks and French-inspired American fare. Noteworthy dishes to try here include the hamburger, grilled octopus, fish and chips, steak tartare, Cajun chicken and skirt steak.

4. Uchi

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And then, there's Uchi, a Japanese eatery and sushi bar that provides seafood and more, with 4.5 stars out of 1,271 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2817 Maple Ave. to give it a go for yourself.

The menu at Uchi features a list of hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi varietals, libations and small plates such edamame, grilled shishito peppers and Brussels sprouts with lemon and chili. 


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