Best Authentic Restaurants in West End

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1. Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(3017)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

FIVE STAR CUISINE IN a relaxed TEXAS ATMOSPHEREThe Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse claims its true Texas Heritage from the Y.O. Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The authentic décor and menu are inspired by our namesake and is pure Texas at its finest.Winner of the best Steakhouse in Dallas 2021, 2022, and 2023

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2. RJ Mexican Cuisine

4.0

Excellent(376)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

RJ Mexican Cuisine takes pride in providing the best authentic Mexican food, best authentic Scratch Mexican Kitchen, Unique recipes from all eight culinary regions of Mexico featuring great Steaks, Seafood, Salads, Chicken, Ribs and Quail in the Historic West End, Dallas. Enjoy great patio dinning with Dallas, skyline view. Our Executive Chef Ronald Von Hatten, and General Manager Jay Khan are working hard to make sure, that our guests have the most delightful and memorable dining experience in Dallas. RJ Mexican Cuisine prepares fresh authentic Mexican food daily. RJ Mexican Cuisine is locally owned and operated under General Manager: Jay Khan & Executive Chef: Ronald Von Hatten.

3. The Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(1103)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 175 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.

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4. La Stella Cucina Verace

4.8

Exceptional(842)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Arts District

Booked 28 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.

5. Mercat Bistro

4.5

Awesome(1228)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Uptown

Booked 34 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. Tei-An

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 19 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.

7. Dolce Riviera

4.5

Awesome(1491)

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.

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8. El Carlos Elegante

4.8

Exceptional(115)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Dallas

Booked 49 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.

9. Purepecha

5.0

Exceptional(164)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Deep Ellum

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

10. Elephant East

4.3

Awesome(265)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Uptown

Booked 19 times today

Elephant East is an authentic Asian restaurant in Dallas. It offers a unique dining experience with its 'Pan-Asian-inspired cocktails & cuisine'. The ambiance is 'romantic and cozy' with ancient Chinese artifacts and decor, and the menu is 'extensive and beautifully prepared and presented'. The service is 'efficient and attentive', and the food is consistently described as 'delicious', 'fantastic' and 'excellent'. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with most diners praising the food, service, and ambiance.

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Nuala
Vancouver / British Columbia •22 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Great food, great service. A bit expensive but overall really good.
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Y.O. Ranch SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Downtown
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4.6
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Kimberly
Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Sebastian
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We also come to RJ when we are in Dallas. The best Margaritas you can get and very good food for a fair price! Service is also very nice every time. Not only the mexican food is excellent but also the steaks.
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RJ Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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Jana
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 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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Maggie
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
What an exceptional experience; food, service, and atmosphere. If you want quality Italian, La Stella is the place to go. It is going to be on the high end for price but the restaurant is worth it. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. The calamari is fantastic and their pastas are great.
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La Stella Cucina VeracePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Arts District
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4.8

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84 restaurants available nearby

1. Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

2. RJ Mexican Cuisine

3. The Mexican

4. La Stella Cucina Verace

5. Mercat Bistro

6. Tei-An

7. Dolce Riviera

8. El Carlos Elegante

9. Purepecha

10. Elephant East

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