Another longtime Deep Ellum restaurant has shuttered its doors.
The Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 2706 Elm Street closed permanently on September 6, with ownership confirming the decision in a statement. The restaurant cited crime in the neighborhood and recent restrictions on business hours as key factors behind the closure.
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The Crab Station in Deep Ellum makes one thing clear from the moment you step inside: this is seafood with attitude. Piles of fresh, perfectly cooked crustaceans served in a way that makes you want to dig in immediately. The star of the show is the crab boils. Heaps of king crab legs, snow crab, and colossal claws arrive at the table, glistening under a coat of rich garlic butter, dusted with Cajun spices that hit just hard enough to make your fingers tingle. The meat itself is sweet, tender, and juicy—the kind that practically slides out of the shell, begging to be dipped again and again into that buttery, garlicky sauce. Eating here isn’t about neat bites; it’s about grabbing a claw, cracking it open, and letting the flavors explode in your mouth.
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Chicken fried steak holds a sacred place in the Texas dining canon. It’s a dish that straddles the line between working-class necessity and Sunday supper indulgence—breaded beef, fried like chicken, drowned in gravy, and typically served with enough starch to anchor a boat. In Dallas, two long-loved restaurants take this dish seriously: Norma’s Café, a bastion of down-home tradition, and AllGood Café, a Deep Ellum diner with a little more swagger and a lot more nuance. I ordered both. I ate both. I took a nap. Then I made a decision.
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At the intersection of grit and indulgence in Dallas’s Deep Ellum neighborhood, Serious Pizza has carved out a name for itself—not through gimmicks, but by doubling down on what it does best: giant, unapologetic New York-style slices served with attitude. Located at 2807 Elm Street, the restaurant is as much a part of the Deep Ellum landscape as the street art and live music that surround it.
Originally opened in 2010 and now operated under the umbrella of the Milkshake Concepts group—known for places like Vidorra, Harper’s, and STIRR—Serious Pizza has maintained its fiercely independent spirit while evolving into a polished, high-volume machine.
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Bucky Moonshine’s in Deep Ellum serves up some of the boldest Southern food in Dallas, no compromises. At the heart of the menu is the catfish—fried or blackened, layered with crawfish cream sauce or simply paired with slaw and a wedge of lemon. The fried version is crisp without being greasy, the fillet thick and flaky, and the seasoning leans just enough into the Louisiana pantry without overwhelming the fish itself.
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As a long time restaurant in Deep Ellum, St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin is the kind of place that feels like it’s been waiting for you. With its big front windows that swing open on sunny days, its slightly weathered charm, and its casual-yet-collected energy, St. Pete’s exudes the laid-back cool of an old friend who knows how to throw a great party and cook a fantastic meal. Owned and operated by Pete Zotos since 1994, the restaurant has become a neighborhood anchor—not just for its longevity, but for its unwavering commitment to making everyone feel at home.
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Deep Ellum, where murals speak and patios reign supreme, Dot’s Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard stands as a shrine to fire-grilled indulgence and boisterous good times. This is not your average beer garden. Dot’s combines the feel of an old-school public house with the heart of a Southern backyard barbecue, wrapped in a canopy of twinkling lights and crowned by one of the largest patios in Dallas. Built around a love of fine drink and unpretentious food, the place wears its character proudly—raw brick, warm wood, communal tables, a stained-glass portrait of Lady Liberty presiding over the bar, and the ever-present hum of a local band setting the mood.
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Located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Revolver Taco Lounge is more than just a taco joint—it’s a bold expression of culinary artistry rooted in tradition, family, and fearless innovation. Opened in 2017 by Regino Rojas, the lounge began with a modest 49-seat space and has since evolved into a multifaceted culinary destination with a newly expanded storefront on 2646 Elm Street, complete with outdoor seating and a thriving to-go operation.
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