In a quiet trip center on Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch, The Victoria reveals itself slowly. There’s no neon, no design gimmicks, no theatrics—just the calm assurance of a restaurant that knows exactly what it is. The space is understated, almost meditative, allowing the food to hold the conversation. This is not a place built for selfies or spectacle. It’s built for flavor, story, and a kind of quiet excellence.
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Located in Farmers Branch, El Refrán Mexican Buffet offers more than just a meal—it serves a full-on celebration of Mexico’s rich and varied food traditions. From the moment you walk through the door, the warm hum of conversation and the aroma of slow-simmered meats and roasted chiles welcome you like an old friend. The space itself is bright and casual, with tiled floors, rustic décor, and just enough color to echo the spirit of a family kitchen in Guadalajara or Puebla. But the real showstopper here is the buffet—a sprawling, no-frills spread that’s both generous and genuinely rooted in tradition.
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Looking for a new flavor of Brunch? Black Agave, the new “Mex-Tex” restaurant that recently opened in Mercer Boardwalk on I-635 near Luna Road in Farmers Branch, will kick off the new year by serving a Hangover Brunch on New Year’s Day. The new brunch menu gives guests the same elevated, contemporary Mexican dining experience they’ve come to expect from Black Agave.
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Black Agave, the new “Mex-Tex” restaurant that recently opened in Mercer Boardwalk on I-635 near Luna Road in Farmers Branch, gives guests an elevated, contemporary Mexican dining experience. Black Agave serves beloved heritage recipes with bold flavors by Chef Omar Adame, who uses only the highest-quality ingredients.
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Conceptualized by the partners behind LUCK at Trinity Groves, Jeff Dietzman and Lance Bodwell and operated in partnership with Jim Elliot, Cedar Creek Brewhouse & Eatery in Farmers Branch is a family-friendly destination for scratch-made food, craft beer and cocktails with an elevated brewpub feel.
The brunch, lunch and dinner menus are designed to pair with the astounding 25 beers available on tap, many from the brand’s partner brewery in nearby Seven Points, Texas. Signature dishes include a slow smoked Pastrami Brisket sandwich, specialty pizzas and Bierocks, a traditional German dish consisting of meat and cheese wrapped in puffed dough.
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by Steven Doyle
One of our most favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in the Dallas area has always been Cuquita’s, which is located on Josey at Valley View Lane. The unencumbered restaurant has garnered much praise from Texas Monthly and was named one of the top 5 Mexican restaurants in the state. That is large praise, but there are a few reasons why the restaurant is so good.
Cuquita’s is full of freshness. Each day house-made flour and corn tortillas are hand pressed and made alongside tamales which are made with the house masa needed for the tortillas. One bite of the tortillas and you will be hooked. They are sold to go by the dozen, and you will want to pick up a few for dinner or breakfast tacos at home. They are like no other. Continue reading
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