Fry's Electronics

2488 Market Place Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063

Jamie H. writes: Here's the scenario of everytime I visit Frys vs my husbands:
I look for one or two items such as a new bluetooth gadget or
the latest Sims2 expansion pack and then head to the cafe to sit
for an hour waiting for my husband. My husband walks up and down…

Cosmo Rouge

407 N Bishop Street
Dallas, TX 75295

Glenn S. writes: Cosmorouge, located in the Bishop Arts District in south Dallas off 35E, bills itself as an ultra-lounge. Much of the decor lends itself to that type of atmosphere with a red glass bar top, curtained-off booths, DJ turntables and backdrop behind the…

Chipotle

5001 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
Dallas, TX 75244

Todd W. writes: It's a chain, but I don't care.

They have great food.  Always get the Barbacoa Burrito with the spicy red sauce.

$8 for lunch.

Bahama Breeze Restaurant

857 W John W Carpenter Frw
Dallas, TX 75234

ERIN C. writes: LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT...
Everytime, I have gone to Bahama Breeze, I have had a great time.  When you walk through the door the exoticism is emotive with the palm trees,  and caribbean spices filling the air.  
There is optional seating both inside…

Lavendou French Bistro

19009 Preston Rd
Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75252

Shanna L. writes: Being that everyone reveres this place like, I dont know, something revered, I had high expectations.  After all, one of my best friends who comes from a rather "well to do" family with snobbish tendancies goes to this place frequently and…

Dickey's Bbq Pit

3254 Irving Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247

Local M. writes: The Texas tradition that is Dickey's is found in the food more so than the ambiance of their various restaurants.  There's probably 2 dozen or so throughout the area, and some are newer and nicer than others as far as the interior decor goes.  But in…

McCormick & Schmick's

307 NorthPark Center
Dallas, TX 75225

Jill W. writes: I've only been in the bar at happy hour and reverse happy hour, but I've had a great experience every time.  They have a "bar food" menu with most items under $3, and the burgers are great!  I've had beers and mixed drinks here; both were excellent…

Reno's Chop Shop Saloon

210 N Crowdus St
Dallas, TX 75226

Leslie P. writes: Reno's Chop Shop is a diamond of a biker bar located in Deep Ellum. Let this pirate tell you, if you gotta spend time in a land-lubbin' bar, a biker bar is the way to go.  The front of the bar is appropriately lined with bikes, mainly Harleys, and…

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe

3906 Lemmon Ave Ste 110
Dallas, TX 75219

Arissa C. writes: This is my favorite location for LM... It has that old country french look including the crackling wooden floor !  My favorite is the Strawberry with Romanoff whip cream and their gargantuan Breakfast croissant...Sit by the fireplace or if its nice…

Wylie Muffler

303 E Marble St
Wylie, TX 75098

Brian G. writes: I went to this shop to have my muffler replaced.  He did a great job for a good price.  (much cheaper than Midas quoted me)

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

213 Central Expy N
Allen, TX 75013

Jennifer C. writes: I finally checked out OTB and it was just OK. I wasn't wowed by anything really - except the ultimate loaded queso - but then again anytime there is a dip like that on the table it tends to be my favorite thing (see el chico).

My meal was unmemorable…

Cafe Express

5600 W Lovers Ln Ste 109
Dallas, TX 75209

Sarah B. writes: Even though I pay $10 for a "fast food" salad, I still love Cafe Express, and any super-casual restaurant that serves alcohol.  My gawd, I would have died of heartbreak during prohibition.

They have this bread-with-goat-cheese-an d-spinach tart thing…

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe

3072 Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75205

Carrie C. writes: I love La Madeleine.  I have a lot of good memories attached to this one by SMU.  My family would drop by here when I was a child after visiting my brother on campus, long ago when this La Madeleine (the first one ever) was just a baby.  Back when I…

Thirsty's

468 Northpark Ctr
Dallas, TX 75225

Brennan M. writes: Although David's review was very thorough - the strawberry banana smoothie is quite tasty - I felt the matter needed a bit more discussion. Smoothies aside, there's some Subway contention here. Some serious, pay-per-view possibilities billing Subway…

Nikita

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Meridith H. writes: Nikita is no more.  It has been closed for a couple of months.

Blockbuster Video Movie Trading Company

1201 Elm St Ste 3000
Dallas, TX 75270

Geoff L. writes: ok, I've done Netflix and Blockbuster Online, and the winner is.....  Blockbuster!   5 reasons why:

1.  You can return to the store and get brand new movies from the store.  No wait!

2.  You get 2 free rentals a month which you can use for movies or…

Inwood Theatre

5458 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75209

Annie C. writes: I have always loved this theater! They had the Grand Opening of the LoveSac theater last weekend.  The only great part of seeing Indiana Jones last weekend was the comfy LoveSac couchie underneath me and the beer in my hand. Makes the bad movies not…

EL ASADOR VASCO

Portal de Flores 10-A Oaxaca, Mexico
Dallas, TX 75229

Uncle Albert L. writes: (Want great Mexican food? Come to Dallas, change planes, then fly south a thousand miles to Oaxaca, Mexico!)

The thing I miss most about Oaxaca is the aromas wafting through the plaza where I sat for three years breathing the perfume of flowers in…

Kel's Restaurant

5337 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75346

Meridith H. writes: There was a post in Yelp Talk recently where people made the statement that every restaurant has the chance to get five stars.  Well, this is my perfect example of that type of place.  While I did not give it five stars, I wanted to because it is…

Old Hickory Steakhouse

1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051

Mariko L. writes: Yes this vegetarian was sent to a steakhouse. Of course my first thought when I find out I have to dine at one of these places is, "oh great I get to eat 3 side salads tonight." Not so at the Old Hickory. I was impressed.

Normally I would have avoided…

Indo Pak Cafe

323 E Polk St
Richardson, TX 75081

Freaky S. writes: A great restaurant for Biryani. The mutton biryani is especially good. The chicken tikka, boti, etc are good too. They have a special gravy that goes real well with the biryani. Its free if you ask them to just pour it on top of the biryani, and…

Goff's Charcoal Hamburgers

6401 Hillcrest Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

deno f. writes: So I was saying to Laura Bush, "Laura, are you sure this is where you and your hoity-toity lady friends want to have lunch?!  Goff's?!"  And she said, "Dena, this is the voice in your head...stop talking to photos on the wall."

I guess Laura Bush is a…

Atlanta Bread Company

180 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: Lunch spot for nearby workers has good food and free wireless internet.  However, power outlets are hard to find.  Not really a place to get any work done.  The temptation of wifi is only to get you in the door.

Borders Books Music & Cafe

5500 Greenville Ave Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75206

Carmen W. writes: I am not big on paying full price for books. I mean, I know they cost a good bit to make sometimes, but I don't care! If it's not A collectors keepsake, make it cheap please!
I like this Borders because they have a good clearance section. I don't…

Danal's Mexican Restaurant

508 N O Connor Rd
Irving, TX 75061

Randy M. writes: Danal's gets four stars because it is such a great dive place.  It did have (been a while since I have been) a small Mexican grocery as you walk in.  Weekend mariachi's make it fun and the margaritas by the pitcher are as cheap as you will find in…

Legal Grounds

2015 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214

t t. writes: This was a nice change from the typical, "I just spent five hours getting ready for Sunday brunch" that you normally find in uptown.  No, you can feel free to come in your shorts and flip flops.

I had the Dad-Dad's Hash, which was finely chopped up…

Target Stores

16731 Coit Rd
Dallas, TX 75248

C T. writes: Why review a Target?  Really, I'm not.  You know what Target is and what they offer.

However, I'd just like to compare this location, a Super Target, to the other closest location to my domicile, a mere Target.  When I first moved to north Dallas all…

House Cafe the

801 Alpha Dr Ste 101
Richardson, TX 75081

Frank Y. writes: Hearty -- as in clogging it -- American breakfast and lunch.  Owned and operated by a local entrepreneur, this is basically a Denny's without the corporate overhead.  Easy to miss because this warm and homely oasis is tucked away in one of the…

Jason's Deli

925 N Central Expy
Plano, TX 75075

Sarps G. writes: This is a perfect place to stop in for a quick lunch.  There are so many healthy options, and it doesn't hurt that there is a lot of vegetarian options (they actually have a vegetarian french onion soup!!!).

It tends to be really busy at lunch, so be…

Premier Athletic Club

5910 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75206

Pat P. writes: Just joined in November.  Great assortment of weight lifting machines.  They carry Freemotion Fitness equipment which provides for an unlimited range of motion.  Premier also has a basketball court, raquetball and squash, yoga, spinning classes, a…

Xocolatl Room

2817 Howell St
Ste 220
Dallas, TX 75204

Francesca L. writes: Charles L. and I meet up with some friends and headed out to Xocolatl for a cool friday evening. They have a $10 all you can eat deal from 8to 10 plus poetry reading after. The atmosphere and music is nice, but it's small, so not much seating. We did…

St Bernard Sports

Inwood Vlg
Dallas, TX 75201

Meridith H. writes: When you walk in to St. Bernard Sport's, it is quite amusing.  At first you see all of the beautiful ski and snowboard wear, seriously high end expensive stuff, and the little "resort wear" area of loud, neon Lilly Pulitzer clothes.  Then in the…

Courtyard by Marriott

6840 N Dallas Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024

Adam W. writes: Friendly staff and the hotel is conveniently within walking distance to a thriving shopping center. The hotel is recently built, along with everything else in the area.

Good for an overnight business trip.

Downside is it is hard to locate. Your cab…

Smoothie King

6061 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75230

Meridith H. writes: I walked into this Smoothie King clueless about what to get for my ailing husband (he was one of the lucky ones to get the flu).  Because he had consumed very little over the past few days, I thought a smoothie would provide some nutrients he was…

Aboca's Italian Grill

100 S Central Expy
Richardson, TX 75081

Francesca L. writes: My friend and I came for a late lunch and were surprised to see other patrons there in the middle of the day. I ordered the chicken and sausage cacciatore which was listed on the chalkboard by the door as a special. The waiter was distracted the…

Norazo

11311 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75229

TalN S. writes: Just want to add something missed in the other reviews.  They have the best Unagi that I have found in Dallas.  Not a small nigiri serving or a roll where you can hardly taste the eel, but a full sizzling platter of just fish and sauce.  It not…

Inwood Tavern

7717 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75209

Trent M. writes: Great place to hang out...  Lots of menus to order delivery from.  Shuffle puck, silver streak bowling and a party room that feels like your grandmother's who smoked 4 packs of Camel Straights a day.  Good place to go with a decent sized group of…