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Encina, Dallas, TX

Encina

4.9
4.9
862 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Encina is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant offering New American cuisine, cocktails, wine, and beer with influences from Texas, California, and the South in the beloved Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 306-3067
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Balke
  • Neighborhood
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 4-Course Dinner

    $90.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Appetizers – Choose One Lamb Tartare Beef Cheek Pastrami Potato & Cheese Pierogi Snapper Crudo Salads – Choose One Charred Wedge Smoked Tout & Avocado Entrees Duck Leg Confit – chestnut puree, orange glazed parsnips, cherry mostarda Wagyu Short Ribs – truffled polenta, asparagus, sherry jus Pork Chop – bacon & tomato braised collards, poblano cheddar grits Flounder– warm celery root salad, grapefruit gastrique Mushroom Stroganoff – spaetzle, wild mushrooms, peas, sunchokes, smoked gouda, tarragon gremolata, Mini Dessert Sampler

What 862 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Encina offers a delightful dining experience in Dallas, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Known for standout brunch dishes like blue corn pancakes and goat tacos, this neighborhood gem provides a "wonderful atmosphere" and consistently "exceeds expectations." Despite occasional noise, the creative menu and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

862 Reviews
  1. Kit

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Cozy. First time eating there for dinner. Worth it. Brunch is a must.

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  2. Chloe

    VIP

    Mississippi

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Went for brunch, their blue corn pancakes are to die for 😋

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  3. Brennen

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, food and holiday atmosphere! Perfect for date night

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  4. Diane

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place and perfect for our dinner event. We selected numerous appetizers and they did not disappoint. Look forward to trying out brunch soon

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  5. Charles

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great eclectic place. Mimosa was good size / good price.

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  6. Janet

    VIP

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious & our server was outstanding. A wonderful experience again today!!

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  7. Jim

    VIP

    Dallas

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always the best food in town. The beef cheeks were amazing. The beet and burrata salad was fantastic. Will keep coming back.

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  8. Catherine

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Their brunch is sooo good and I love the servers! They are newer so are working out a few kinks but overall was absolutely delightful and worth going!

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  9. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Dallas

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here at least twice a month for brunch. Love everything about it

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  10. LlightningboltJ

    VIP

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Finally tried something new, and was kinda bummed. Migas are not a bowl of wet corn chips. Was kind of like a slop. Will be back, we love the pancakes and pork belly. We will give some other dishes a try as well. Haven’t been for dinner in a while, but dinner is always good as well. Thanks!

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FAQs

Encina is rated 4.9 stars by 862 OpenTable diners.

Encina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Encina

614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208-4744

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Balke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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