61. Kalachandji’S Palace And Restaurant
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (214) 823-1048
Address: 5430 Gurley Ave.
Description: A vegetarian delight housed in a Hare Krishna temple, this place seduces even carnivores with fresh, seasonal foods. There’s an inexpensive Sunday feast and a weekly international specialty, such as Italian or Mexican, and even a vegetarian mock fish fry.
62. Hard Eight Bbq
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (972) 471-5462
Address: 688 Freeport Parkway in Coppell
Description: A cavernous place near DFW Airport, this is one of the Hill Country–style joints where you visit the massive smoke pits out front to choose the meats you’ll eat. Picks include pork ribs, beef brisket, pork shoulder, sausage, and steak, and they’re all good. Sides range from potatoes to salad, but you’ll want to leave room for peach cobbler.
63. Fred’S Texas Café
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (817) 332-0083
Address: 915 Currie St. in Fort Worth
Description: A dive joint of the first order, Fred’s rose to national fame with an appearance on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2009. The popular choice is the Diablo burger, incorporating chipotle chiles and topped with spicy mustard. Fred’s french fries are among the best on the planet, while the portobello tacos have won fans among vegetarians, too. Patio dining is a blast in nice weather, especially when live music is on tap.