Dallas has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Dallas restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 9 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Pecan Lodge

BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (8,471 Google reviews)

Pecan Lodge earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 8,471 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 7 — “BBQ Road Show” (May 28, 2012)
Address: 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: +1 214-748-8900
Website: www.pecanlodge.com
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2. Twisted Root Burger Co.

Burger, Pizza · $$ · 4.6★ (3,451 Google reviews)

Known for burgers, Twisted Root Burger Co. still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 3,451 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 6, Episode 4 — “A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice” (April 27, 2009)
Address: 2615 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: +1 214-741-7668
Website: www.twistedrootburgerco.com/locationslocations
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3. CrushCraft Thai Street Eats

Asian, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.4★ (2,021 Google reviews)

The bold Asian flavors at CrushCraft Thai Street Eats clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,021 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 6 — “International Intrigue” (March 9, 2018)
Address: 2688 Laclede St #100, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: +1 972-677-7038
Website: www.crushcraftthai.com
See the full CrushCraft Thai Street Eats listing →

4. Slow Bone BBQ

BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (2,015 Google reviews)

Slow Bone BBQ is one of the area’s go-to spots for low-and-slow barbecue, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,015 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 6 — “Sandwich Shenanigans” (April 11, 2025)
Address: 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: +1 214-377-7727
Website: slowbone.com
See the full Slow Bone BBQ listing →

5. El Palote Panaderia

Mexican, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (1,740 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Mexican plates, El Palote Panaderia keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,740 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 8 — “Specialty Spots” (May 2, 2025)
Address: 2537 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227
Phone: +1 972-807-2673
Website: www.elpalote.com
See the full El Palote Panaderia listing →

6. Avila’s Café

Mexican · $ · 4.5★ (1,691 Google reviews)

Avila’s Café earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,691 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 6, Episode 13 — “Mama's Cookin'” (July 27, 2009)
Address: 4714 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: +1 214-520-2700
Website: avilasrestaurant.com
See the full Avila’s Café listing →

7. One90 Smoked Meats

BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (648 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, One90 Smoked Meats still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 648 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 3 — “Bird and Beef” (February 2, 2018)
Address: 10240 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
Phone: +1 214-346-3287
Website: one90smokedmeats.com
See the full One90 Smoked Meats listing →

8. Rye

Other · 4.5★ (404 Google reviews)

The a one-of-a-kind menu at Rye clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 404 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 3 — “Sauerkraut, Shoyu and Shank” (March 7, 2025)
Address: 1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: +1 972-803-3391
Website: www.rye.restaurant
See the full Rye listing →

9. Hello Dumpling

Mexican, Asian · $$ · 4.4★ (231 Google reviews)

Hello Dumpling is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.4 stars from 231 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 2 — “Dallas Dumplings, Florida Fried and Chi-Tacos” (February 21, 2025)
Address: 8041 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 815, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: +1 214-812-9011
Website: hello-dumpling.com
See the full Hello Dumpling listing →

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