Guidebook for Irving
Food Scene
Texas is known for good BBQ, but Pecan Lodge is the holy grail of BBQ, and it doesn’t get much better than this. Lines start wrapping around the building starting at 10 but well worth the wait.
**TIP**
If you plan on ordering 5+ lbs of meat, skip the line and head inside straight to the express line where you can order right away
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Pecan Lodge
2702 MainTexas is known for good BBQ, but Pecan Lodge is the holy grail of BBQ, and it doesn’t get much better than this. Lines start wrapping around the building starting at 10 but well worth the wait.
**TIP**
If you plan on ordering 5+ lbs of meat, skip the line and head inside straight to the express line where you can order right away
This is an old-fashioned soda fountain inside a drugstore, with root beer floats & tater tots!
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Big State Fountain Grill
100 E Irving BlvdThis is an old-fashioned soda fountain inside a drugstore, with root beer floats & tater tots!
While it can be hit & miss, when it's good, it's food you won't get at the cookie-cutter Mexican restaurants all over Dallas. Go there for the cheap, authentic Mexican dishes, or the mariachi band on weekends
Danal's Mexican Restaurant
508 North O'Connor RoadWhile it can be hit & miss, when it's good, it's food you won't get at the cookie-cutter Mexican restaurants all over Dallas. Go there for the cheap, authentic Mexican dishes, or the mariachi band on weekends
Irving benefits from having a huge Indian population, and so fantastic Indian restaurants & supermarkets abound. We like this one for its cheap vegetarian.
Taj Chaat House
1057 W Rochelle RdIrving benefits from having a huge Indian population, and so fantastic Indian restaurants & supermarkets abound. We like this one for its cheap vegetarian.
Terra Mediterranean
2973 Crockett StWe think of this as healthy fast-ish food
Near-ish sushi, the daily special is usually pretty good
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The Blue Fish Las Colinas
925 W John Carpenter FwyNear-ish sushi, the daily special is usually pretty good
LAW at the Four Seasons is date night material. Fantastic wine list. The hotel is pretty cool too, recent refurb & is now considered one of the best in Texas
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Four Seasons Resort and Club at Colinas
4150 N MacArthur BlvdLAW at the Four Seasons is date night material. Fantastic wine list. The hotel is pretty cool too, recent refurb & is now considered one of the best in Texas
Steel City Pops
2012 Greenville AveA summer treat! Mexican popsicles in hipsterville
Date night sort of place to linger over food that you wouldn't cook at home. Ask for a table by the window where you can observed the auto class system: cool cars get the best spots.
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Oak
1628 Oak Lawn AveDate night sort of place to linger over food that you wouldn't cook at home. Ask for a table by the window where you can observed the auto class system: cool cars get the best spots.
Yes, it's touristy, but you can't beat the view, great cocktails & sushi if on the pricey side
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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Blvd EYes, it's touristy, but you can't beat the view, great cocktails & sushi if on the pricey side
Likely the best French bakery in town and the only place where you can get a kouign amann
Village Baking Co
4924 E University BlvdLikely the best French bakery in town and the only place where you can get a kouign amann
One of our favourites for Happy Hour. There's one in NorthPark mall as well, but we prefer this location
Kona Grill - Plano
5973 W Parker RdOne of our favourites for Happy Hour. There's one in NorthPark mall as well, but we prefer this location
Great southern grubs, especially for breakfast, though be warned, it can get crowded
Mama's Daughters' Diner
2412 W Shady Grove RdGreat southern grubs, especially for breakfast, though be warned, it can get crowded
Fantastic range of empenadas. Some of the desserts aren't bad either.
Empa Mundo - World of Empanadas
3977 N Belt Line RdFantastic range of empenadas. Some of the desserts aren't bad either.
Sightseeing
The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, located at historic Dealey Plaza in the former Texas School Book Depository building, examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. There you will be able to view the location where Kennedy was assassinated during his visit to Dallas,Tx.
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StThe Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, located at historic Dealey Plaza in the former Texas School Book Depository building, examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. There you will be able to view the location where Kennedy was assassinated during his visit to Dallas,Tx.
See where money is printed. This is one of two locations nationally, the other being in DC
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Western Currency Facility
9100 Blue Mound RdSee where money is printed. This is one of two locations nationally, the other being in DC
Shopping
North park is Dallas's premier shopping destination. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's and Macy's, it offers every visitor an unparalleled shopping experience. It is home to 235 unique retailers and is consistently ranked among the top 5 shopping destinations in the county. Not looking to shop? Enjoy the artwork showcased thoughout the mall or lay out on the lush grass in the courtyard where you can also enjoy Nasher's art.
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Apple NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000North park is Dallas's premier shopping destination. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's and Macy's, it offers every visitor an unparalleled shopping experience. It is home to 235 unique retailers and is consistently ranked among the top 5 shopping destinations in the county. Not looking to shop? Enjoy the artwork showcased thoughout the mall or lay out on the lush grass in the courtyard where you can also enjoy Nasher's art.
Essentials
Central Market is grocery store chain owned by San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B Grocery Company. It specializes in high-quality, hard-to-find gourmet foods.
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Central Market
5750 E Lovers LnCentral Market is grocery store chain owned by San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B Grocery Company. It specializes in high-quality, hard-to-find gourmet foods.
This is our closest grocery store. Also stop by the Mexican paletero across the road on Macarthur for one the best places to get Mexican Popsicles made with real fruit juice. Our favourites are coconut, watermelon & possibly mango.
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Kroger
515 S MacArthur BlvdThis is our closest grocery store. Also stop by the Mexican paletero across the road on Macarthur for one the best places to get Mexican Popsicles made with real fruit juice. Our favourites are coconut, watermelon & possibly mango.
Tom Thumb
3535 N Belt Line RdNext to the Four Seasons, there's a pharmacy & Starbucks
Interesting stuff at low prices. Their champagne, Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut has been voted one of the best in the UK & often beats way more expensive brands elsewhere.
ALDI
912 E Irving BlvdInteresting stuff at low prices. Their champagne, Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut has been voted one of the best in the UK & often beats way more expensive brands elsewhere.
H Mart Carrollton
2625 Old Denton RdOne of the best Asian supermarkets ever!
Arts & Culture
Even if you're not into modern art, it's worth visiting for the relaxing atmosphere & photo opportunists. Keep an open mind & you might just be entertained
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Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StEven if you're not into modern art, it's worth visiting for the relaxing atmosphere & photo opportunists. Keep an open mind & you might just be entertained
Great w/ the little ones. They can invent their own bird species.
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StGreat w/ the little ones. They can invent their own bird species.
Designed by architect Louis Kahn, with an extension by Renzo Piano, it's a blend of interesting art and architecture
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Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie BlvdDesigned by architect Louis Kahn, with an extension by Renzo Piano, it's a blend of interesting art and architecture