Taqueria El Sí Hay doesn’t bother with flash. No neon signs. No Instagram bait. Just a taco window on the corner of Davis and Llewellyn in Oak Cliff, with a cloud of grilled meat smoke hanging in the air and a line of regulars who know exactly what they’re doing. You won’t find seating, Wi-Fi, or anything resembling a dining room. What you will find is some of the best damn tacos and elotes in Dallas—and they’ve been doing it like this for more than two decades.
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Step inside Carshon’s Delicatessen in Fort Worth, and you’re not just walking into a restaurant—you’re stepping into a chapter of the city’s culinary history. Open since 1928 and still family-owned, Carshon’s has built its legacy on simple ingredients, comforting dishes, and a deep-rooted respect for tradition. It’s a place where generations gather over steaming mugs of coffee, deli sandwiches so big they lean under their own weight, and daily specials etched in chalk.
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This Independence Day, the Fairmont Dallas invites you to elevate your weekend plans with an afternoon of sun, sounds, and sophistication. On Friday, July 4, from 1 PM to 5 PM, head to the hotel’s rooftop terrace for a poolside celebration that blends downtown views with upscale vibes.
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La Parisienne French Bistro at The Star in Frisco will host a four-day Bastille Day celebration from Friday, July 11 through Monday, July 14. Guests are invited to enjoy an immersive French experience with classic cuisine, cocktails, and a festive Parisian ambiance.
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Themed restaurants offer a unique, immersive dining experience that goes far beyond just the food on your plate. These restaurants transform ordinary meals into exciting adventures, where the ambience, decor, and sometimes even the staff are part of the experience.
Let’s explore some of the most popular types of themed restaurants and what makes them such a hit with diners.
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The third annual IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival returns to the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, 2025. Dedicated to showcasing films made in Texas and inspired by real events, this year’s theme is “True Texas Tales.” The festival is presented in partnership with the City of Garland and Garland Cultural Arts.
This laid-back but deeply curated celebration of Texas storytelling invites film lovers to spend the weekend immersed in Lone Star legends—on screen and in conversation. Films will be shown exclusively at the Plaza Theatre, located at 521 W. State Street, right on the square in Garland’s historic downtown.
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Crush Taco isn’t your typical taqueria, and that’s exactly how owner Mo Assi planned it. Located in Frisco with a second outpost in west Frisco, the fast-casual taco shop delivers something rare in Texas: chef-driven tacos built on a foundation of fine-dining precision, wrapped in laid-back cool.
At the center of this flavorful operation is Mo Assi, a man whose culinary roots run deep through some of Texas’ most esteemed steakhouses. His resume reads like a crash course in polished dining: Lawry’s, The Capital Grille, Perry’s Steakhouse, Dallas Chop House. For over 15 years, Assi worked behind the scenes, mastering classic cooking techniques, building kitchen systems, and learning what it means to run a tight ship. But like many chefs shaped by white tablecloths and bone-in ribeyes, he eventually hungered for something more personal—and a little more fun. That craving turned into Crush Taco.
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Abel Gonzales built his name on the deep-fried delights of the Texas State Fair—Fried Coke, Deep Fried Butter, and other crispy curiosities that earned him national recognition and cult-like local status. But with AG Texican, his full-service restaurant in West Dallas, Gonzales shows off a different side of his talent: rich, soulful Tex-Mex and Southern cooking rooted in family tradition and elevated by experience.
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