With snow and ice forecast to impact Dallas from Friday through Sunday, the familiar pre-storm rush is already underway. Grocery store shelves across the city have been picked over, leaving many residents looking for alternatives that don’t require last-minute scavenger hunts or extended time in the kitchen. As is often the case during severe weather, local restaurants are stepping in with ready-to-heat family meals, including a Dallas favorite, Renny’s.
Renny’s, located on Preston Road, feeds guests with polished comfort food built around generous portions and classic flavors. The restaurant’s current “Snow to Go” menu is designed specifically for hunkering down at home, offering family meals for four that require minimal preparation.
Entrée options include beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes, green chili lasagna served with parmesan garlic bread, Maguire’s famous meatloaf with loaded mashed potatoes, Cajun chicken penne pasta, and chicken enchiladas with poblano cream sauce and Spanish rice. For something heartier and more casual, Big Mac’s Texas chili comes topped with Fritos, cheese, sour cream, and diced onions.
The menu also features soups by the quart—each serving four—including Renny’s well-known chicken tortilla soup, Manny’s roasted jalapeño soup, and minestrone. For those planning meals across several days, the offering of house-smoked salmon with remoulade, capers, onions, and crostinis adds flexibility beyond traditional comfort fare.
Wine is available to go with food purchases, including select bottles at reduced prices, rounding out an offering that functions as both dinner plan and storm-weekend insurance. As Dallas prepares for icy conditions and limited travel, Renny’s provides a practical reminder that some of the city’s most reliable food sources aren’t in grocery aisles, but in neighborhood restaurants built for moments like these.
Check with Renny’s or your favorite dinner spot in Dallas for a last-minute rescue from the storms.
