Restaurants & Food · Dallas metro

Restaurants & Food across the Dallas metro

Inclusive and diverse-owned restaurants & food businesses across the Dallas metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Dallas and Farmers Branch.

85 listings46 Women-owned16 Asian-owned14 LGBTQ-owned10 Latino-owned

Dallas eating covers a lot of ground, from Oak Cliff taquerias and Deep Ellum kitchens to Vietnamese, Ethiopian and Southern cooking out through Farmers Branch. The listings mix full dining rooms with counters, trucks and caterers who mostly work private events. Weekend waits at the small rooms are real, so aim for an early seating or an off night.

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Asian Mint

Dallas, TX

Asian Mint is a chef-driven, woman-owned Thai restaurant that has been a Dallas favorite since 2004. Founded by Chef Nikky Phinyawatana, a Thai-Texan chef born and raised in Bangkok, the restaurant blends classic Thai cooking with a fresh, modern point of view she calls New Bangkok-style cuisine. What began as one neighborhood spot has grown into a beloved Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant group with five locations, and our Forest Lane home at 11617 N Central Expy remains one of the busiest and most loved of them all. Chef Nikky brought a real culinary pedigree to the table. After graduating from The Hockaday School and earning a business degree in entrepreneurial studies and marketing from Babson College, she trained at El Centro College Culinary School in Dallas. That mix of business grit and kitchen craft shaped Asian Mint into a place where hospitality and flavor matter equally, and where guests are treated like family. Our menu celebrates the bright, layered flavors of Thailand. Start with shared plates like Shrimp Rangoon, Fried Calamari, or the signature Mint Platter, then move on to the dishes that keep regulars coming back: our Original Pad Thai, aromatic Tom Yum soup, House Fried Rice, Pad Kee Mow, and Cashew Chicken. We cook with fresh ingredients and balance the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes that make Thai food so satisfying. Whether you are here for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or happy hour with friends, there is something on the menu to love. Beyond the plate, Asian Mint reflects Chef Nikky's commitment to community and to lifting up other women in food. She has served as president of Les Dames d'Escoffier International, mentoring the next generation of women in the culinary industry, and has been honored with awards including Women That Soar Business of the Year. In 2024 she released her first cookbook, sharing her Thai flavors and personal stories with home cooks everywhere. We offer dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and reservations, along with a rewards program for our regulars. Come taste why Asian Mint has become a Dallas institution: authentic Thai flavor, warm hospitality, and a genuine love for bringing people together over great food.

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Roots Southern Table

Farmers Branch, TX

At Roots Southern Table, we set a table where Southern food is honored, elevated, and shared the way it was always meant to be. Founded by chef Tiffany Derry, a Black woman chef whose cooking is grounded in family, memory, and the deep traditions of the American South, our Farmers Branch dining room is our love letter to the region that raised us. Every plate begins with the flavors we grew up on and carries them somewhere new. Our cooking is Southern at its core and refined in its execution. We take the dishes that fill Southern kitchens with warmth and give them the care, technique, and ingredients they deserve. Our Duck Fat Fried Chicken has become a signature for a reason, crisp and golden and unforgettable. Alongside it you might find Fried Shrimp and Grits, Black Eyed Pea Hummus, warm Drop Biscuits, and a Peaches and Cream that tastes like summer in the South. Nothing here is fussy for its own sake. Every choice is made to make the food taste more like itself. The name Roots is a promise. It speaks to the ancestry and history woven through Southern cooking, the hands and stories that carried these recipes forward, and the sense of place that makes a meal feel like home. Chef Derry built this restaurant to celebrate that lineage openly and proudly, giving Southern cuisine a seat at the fine dining table without ever losing the soul that makes it special. Step inside and you will feel it in the hospitality first. We want you to settle in, linger over a thoughtfully made cocktail, and let dinner unfold at its own pace. Our beverage program and curated wine selection are built to complement the food and the mood, whether you are marking a milestone or simply gathering the people you love. We are open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner, welcoming guests from across Dallas and beyond to the corner of Bee Street in Farmers Branch. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to taste the South the way we know it. At Roots Southern Table, you are not just a guest at dinner. You are family at the table.

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CocoAndré Chocolatier

Dallas, TX

Latina mother-daughter chocolatiers crafting European-style truffles with bold Mexican flavors in Oak Cliff, Dallas.

Women-ownedLatino-ownedFamily-owned

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Chimalma Taco Bar

Dallas, TX

Downtown Dallas taco bar serving from-scratch Jalisco-style Mexican food.

Latino-ownedWomen-owned

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Restaurant Beatrice

Dallas, TX

Chef-owned Cajun and Creole restaurant serving scratch-made Louisiana classics in Dallas' North Oak Cliff.

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Celebration

Dallas, TX

Women-owned

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Chocolate Secrets

Dallas, TX

Black-owned

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Cris and John

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned

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Dive Coastal Cuisine

Dallas, TX

Women-owned

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Dream Cafe

Dallas, TX

Women-owned

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Dude, Sweet Chocolate

Dallas, TX

Women-owned

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Easy Slider

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned

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Ellen’s

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned

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Emporium Pies

Dallas, TX

Women-owned

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Horu Sushi

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned

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Ida Claire

Dallas, TX

Women-owned

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Ari District

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Ateliê by The EXPERIENCE

Dallas, TX

Black-owned cafe-bistro / art space in Dallas.

Black-owned

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Aunt Irene's Kitchen

Dallas, TX

Black-owned cajun seafood / southern restaurant in Dallas.

Black-owned

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Beckley 1115

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Beyond the Butcher

Dallas, TX

Women-owned fast casual / butcher in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Black Rifle Coffee Company

Dallas, TX

Veteran-owned coffee company in Dallas.

Veteran-owned

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Boba Republic

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned boba tea / desserts in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Boxed Bites Dallas

Dallas, TX

Women-owned catering / grazing boxes in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Brunchaholics

Dallas, TX

Black-owned brunch restaurant in Dallas.

Black-owned

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Catfish Floyd's

Dallas, TX

Black-owned soul food / seafood in Dallas.

Black-owned

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Chef Chin's Hibachi & Ramen

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned hibachi / ramen stall in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Chop Chop

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned asian restaurant in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Ebb & Flow

Dallas, TX

Veteran-owned restaurant / bar in Dallas.

Veteran-owned

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El Chifrijo

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned food truck in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Encanto Pops

Dallas, TX

Latino-owned paletas / desserts in Dallas.

Latino-owned

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Fire Grounds Coffee Company

Dallas, TX

Veteran-owned coffee company in Dallas.

Veteran-owned

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Fount Board and Table

Dallas, TX

Women-owned coffee / board and table in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Frida’s Tacolandia

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / tacos in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Gemma

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Halcyon

Dallas, TX

Women-owned coffee / bar in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Heritage Pizza and Taproom

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned pizza / taproom in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Hola Cafe

Dallas, TX

Women, latino-owned coffee shop in Dallas.

Women-ownedLatino-owned

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Hooker's Grill

Dallas, TX

Women, minority-owned eatery / grill in Dallas.

Women-ownedMinority-owned

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Inspired Brew

Dallas, TX

Black-owned coffee shop in Dallas.

Black-owned

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Jeng Chi Restaurant & Bakery

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned chinese / taiwanese restaurant and bakery in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Jia Modern Chinese

Dallas, TX

Women, asian-owned chinese restaurant in Dallas.

Asian-ownedWomen-owned

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Ka Thai

Dallas, TX

Women, asian-owned thai restaurant in Dallas.

Women-ownedAsian-owned

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Ka-Tip Thai Street Food

Dallas, TX

Women, asian-owned thai street food in Dallas.

Women-ownedAsian-owned

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Kate Weiser Chocolate

Dallas, TX

Women-owned chocolate shop in Dallas.

Women-owned

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La Barbie Tacos

Dallas, TX

Latino-owned taco truck in Dallas.

Latino-owned

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Liberty Burger

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned burger restaurant in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Little Blue Bistro

Dallas, TX

Women-owned bistro in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Local Dallas

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Locura

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / bar in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Lovers Seafood & Market

Dallas, TX

Women-owned seafood restaurant / market in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Lucia

Dallas, TX

Women-owned italian restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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May Dragon

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned chinese restaurant in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Miriam Cocina Latina

Dallas, TX

Women, latino-owned latin restaurant in Dallas.

Latino-ownedWomen-owned

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Monica’s Tex Mex

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / tex-mex in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Ngon Viet Kitchen

Dallas, TX

Women, asian-owned vietnamese restaurant in Dallas.

Women-ownedAsian-owned

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Norma’s Cafe

Dallas, TX

Women-owned cafe in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Oddfellows

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant / cafe in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Olmo

Dallas, TX

Women, latino-owned market / cafe in Dallas.

Latino-ownedWomen-owned

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Opening Bell Coffee

Dallas, TX

Women-owned coffee shop in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Parigi

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Partenope

Dallas, TX

Women-owned italian restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Perrault

Dallas, TX

Women-owned specialty foods / catering in Dallas.

Women-owned

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PhDallas

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / bar in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Radici

Dallas, TX

Women-owned wood-fired grill in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Rakkasan Tea Company

Dallas, TX

Veteran-owned tea company in Dallas.

Veteran-owned

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Red Stix Street Food

Farmers Branch, TX

Women, asian-owned Asian street food in Farmers Branch, from chef-owner Uno Immanivong.

Asian-ownedWomen-owned

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Resident Taqueria

Dallas, TX

Women, latino-owned taqueria in Dallas.

Latino-ownedWomen-owned

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Rico's Paleteria

Dallas, TX

Latino-owned paletas / desserts in Dallas.

Latino-owned

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Roy G’s

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / bar in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Ruthie's Cafe

Dallas, TX

Women-owned cafe / comfort food in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Shinsei

Dallas, TX

Women, asian-owned japanese / pan-asian restaurant in Dallas.

Women-ownedAsian-owned

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Soirée Coffee Bar

Dallas, TX

Black-owned coffee bar / brunch in Dallas.

Black-owned

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Staycation Coffee

Dallas, TX

Women-owned coffee shop in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Street's Fine Chicken

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Suburban Yacht Club

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / bar in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Taverna Rossa

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned restaurant / taproom in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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Tei Tei Robata Bar

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned japanese robata restaurant in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Terilli's

Dallas, TX

Women-owned italian restaurant in Dallas.

Women-owned

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The Aussie Grind

Dallas, TX

Women-owned cafe in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Tribal All Day Cafe

Dallas, TX

Minority-owned cafe in Dallas.

Minority-owned

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XOXO Dining Room

Dallas, TX

Women-owned restaurant / lounge in Dallas.

Women-owned

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Yan Pan Asian

Dallas, TX

Asian-owned pan-asian food stall in Dallas.

Asian-owned

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Zen Sushi

Dallas, TX

LGBTQ-owned sushi restaurant in Dallas.

LGBTQ-owned

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ZUBI'S

Dallas, TX

Latino-owned latinx-owned restaurant / bar in Dallas.

Latino-owned

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Where they are across the Dallas metro

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Restaurants & Food in Dallas: questions people ask

How many restaurants are listed across the Dallas metro?

85 right now, in Dallas and Farmers Branch. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.

What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?

Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.

Do restaurants in Dallas take reservations?

Many do, and plenty are walk-in only. Some kitchens here are takeout, catering or food-truck operations with no dining room, so check how each one takes orders before you go.

How can I ask about allergies or dietary needs?

Call ahead rather than asking at the table, and ask how the kitchen handles cross-contact, not just whether a dish contains an ingredient. Small kitchens are often very accommodating when they know in advance.

Is it free to be listed?

Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.

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Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.

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