Best Authentic Restaurants in South Dallas / Fair Park

82 restaurants available nearby

1. Purepecha

5.0

Exceptional(164)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Deep Ellum

Booked 1 time today

Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs kitchen table. The menu showcases dishes of Michoacan, Mexico featuring both traditional and international ingredients, flair and flavors. Experience brought to you by chef Regino Rojas, multi time nominated chef for James Beard Award and numerous accolades all together. Purepecha was named Best Tasting Menu by D Magazine August 2024 issue, named Best Restaurant by D magazine December 2023 issue. Please contact us directly for groups up to 14 people. Unable to accommodate to vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, these requests will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding. No shows and cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a $120-$180 cancellation fee per person. Online cancellation cut off is 72 hours before the reservation and not able to be cancelled. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone or email. Thank you for respecting our policy

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2. La Stella Cucina Verace

4.8

Exceptional(844)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Arts District

Booked 25 times today

La Stella Cucina Verace is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. The name Verace, meaning "authentic" in Italian, reflects the essence of the family who immigrated from Naples, Italy, to Texas. Now rooted in the Lone Star State, the name La Stella ("The Star") symbolizes their journey. The family's goal in opening La Stella was simply to share their generational passion for authentic, verace (quality-driven) Italian recipes, complemented by warm Southern Italian hospitality.*We are a cashless restaurant. For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards.*Valet parking is available every night conveniently in front of our restaurant.

3. Tei-An

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 9 times today

Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.

4. The Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(1109)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 123 times today

We are craftsmen of Mexican food and drink, serving heritage recipes for beloved Mexican favorites from generations past, evolved through bold flavors, and made with the highest quality ingredients.

5. Mercat Bistro

4.5

Awesome(1228)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Uptown

Booked 59 times today

Mercat Bistro is Paris without the passport. Its transitional yet eternally international ambiance makes Mercat an alluring morning, noon, and night destination to the savvy, well-traveled businessperson to the art-inclined couple seeking a romantic evening. Nestled within Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary French Bistro in Uptown Dallas serving Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Daily. To see full our availability of reservations times, please visit mercatbistro.com

6. Dolce Riviera

4.5

Awesome(1492)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 57 times today

Inspired by summer vacations along the Italian Riviera, the scent of fresh lemon trees, the Italian fashion, the sea breeze, and the unmatched taste of fresh pasta paired with full bodied wines.

7. The Rustic Dallas

4.4

Awesome(53)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 63 times today

At The Rustic, we proudly serve American food with a culinary flair. Every dish is crafted from fresh ingredients right in the heart of Dallas. Enjoy a diverse selection of authentic Texas beers, wines, and spirits, or handcrafted mocktails. Come by for great food and live music, and soak in the vibrant ambiance from our award-winning patio. For larger group dining of more than ten, just give our team a call-we're here to help make your gathering a memorable one!

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8. Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

4.9

Exceptional(1268)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Lakewood / White Rock Lake

Booked 33 times today

Mot Hai Ba has been an East Dallas staple since 2013, offering a seasonal menu inspired by locally sourced farms and ingredients, as well as influences from France, Asia & Italy. Our original location in Lakewood offers a cozy, intimate dining room, and a lovely enclosed patio for your enjoyment.Due to our limited seating capacity we ask that guests adhere to the following reservation timeframes:parties of 1 to 2 guests - 1 hour 45 minutes .2 to 4 guests - 2 hours . 5 guests and up - 2.5 hours . Parties of 5 and larger must call the restaurant to reserve, as a credit card hold will be required.

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9. El Carlos Elegante

4.8

Exceptional(116)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Dallas

Booked 55 times today

El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved Latin cooking traditions through the chef team’s talent and creativity. Patrons can enjoy large cuts of high-end, Argentinian-style wood-fired meats and fish, a stunning crudo selection, house-made tortillas, as well as traditional masa-based dishes relevant to the heart of Mexico. The restaurant also features a seasonal craft cocktail menu and a standout Mezcal program, as well as a global list of wines and champagnes.

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10. Hudson House - Lakewood

4.8

Exceptional(294)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Lakewood / White Rock Lake

Booked 97 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

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TanishaVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was amazing and our server, Paco, provided exceptional customer service!
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La Stella Cucina VeracePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Arts District
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4.8
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Kimberly
Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved our server. Food was great. Margarita was awesome. Chocolate cake wasn’t that good though. The ambience was very nice. Overall wonderful experience. Will come back again and bring friends.
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The MexicanPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Design District
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4.7
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Natasha
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We visited this restaurant for a New Year’s dinner and enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. They offer a wide selection of foods and beverages. We particularly loved the premium chef’s sushi selection and the udon noodles, both of which were fantastic. You can choose to make this a more expensive meal for an upscale date night, or opt for more affordable options. We will definitely be back!
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Tei-AnPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Arts District
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4.8
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Jana
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love this place. Lovely brunch and the cocktails are great too.
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Mercat BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French• Uptown
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4.5
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michelle
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
Amazing 7 course dinner with each meal being perfectly cooked and curated! Highly recommend doing the chefs meal in the kitchen for a truly amazing experience!
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PurepechaPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Deep Ellum
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Best Authentic Restaurants in South Dallas / Fair Park

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82 restaurants available nearby

1. Purepecha

2. La Stella Cucina Verace

3. Tei-An

4. The Mexican

5. Mercat Bistro

6. Dolce Riviera

7. The Rustic Dallas

8. Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

9. El Carlos Elegante

10. Hudson House - Lakewood

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