EAT & DRINK
Eat & Drink in Bishop Arts District
From third-wave coffee to chef-driven Italian, Bishop Arts District is one of Dallas's most walkable food scenes. Here's where to start.
Coffee, Breakfast & Brunch
The Salty
Donuts, coffee, vibes — a bright neighborhood favorite for a towering box of glazed, seasonal-flavor donuts and a strong cup of coffee.
Espumoso Cafe
Long-running Bishop Arts District coffee shop with a loyal local following — cold brew, hazelnut cream, and a case full of empanadas.
Espumoso Cafe website →La Reunion
Coffee by day, cocktails by night, just around the corner from the property — espresso martinis and a string-light patio.
La Reunion website →Palmieri Cafe
Italian coffee shop and bakery — proper espresso, fresh croissants, and bags of house-roasted beans to take home.
Palmieri Cafe website →Tribal All Day Cafe
All-day brunch spot for elevated plates — bagels and lox, avocado toast, salmon rice bowls, and a full coffee and cocktail menu.
Tribal All Day Cafe website →
Lunch
Eno's Pizzeria
One of the original Bishop Arts District restaurants — casual, friendly, wood-fired pizza and a neighborhood-favorite patio.
El Jordan
No-frills, all-day Tex-Mex and tacos — a local favorite for a quick, affordable meal any time of day.
El Jordan website →Lockhart Smokehouse
Central Texas-style barbecue by the pound — brisket, sausage, and classic sides in a casual, order-at-the-counter setting.
Lockhart Smokehouse website →Oddfellows
Bishop Arts District institution for weekend brunch — chef-driven American comfort food, a full coffee and cocktail program, and a patio that's often the busiest seat in the neighborhood.
Oddfellows website →Gloria's Latin Cuisine
A Dallas institution since 1986 — authentic Salvadoran and Tex-Mex classics and ceviche, right on Bishop Ave.
Gloria's Latin Cuisine website →
Dinner
Lucia
Intimate, chef-driven Italian spot from David Uygur — handmade pastas and a seasonal menu that regularly tops Bishop Arts District "best of" lists. Reservations recommended.
Taco y Vino
Inventive tacos paired with an extensive wine list — a lively, date-night-friendly spot with sidewalk patio seating.
Taco y Vino website →Zen Sushi
Creative sushi and Japanese small plates from award-winning chef Michelle Carpenter.
Zen Sushi website →Stock & Barrel
American comfort food with a lively bar scene — a solid pick for a bigger group or a casual dinner with drinks.
Paradiso
Farm-to-table Southern European cooking — in-house pasta, pizza, and bakery — served in a lush, shaded garden patio just off Bishop Ave.
Paradiso website →Encina
Family-owned neighborhood favorite from chef Matt Balke — uncomplicated, seasonal Texas comfort food and craft cocktails, loved by Bishop Arts District locals since 2020.
Encina website →Written by the Seasons
Michelin Guide-recognized seasonal dining on Melba St — vibrant, produce-forward plates for dinner, plus a well-loved weekend brunch.
Written by the Seasons website →
Bars & Drinks
Atlas Bar
Dimly-lit, globe-trotting cocktail bar — pair a Paloma or Pisco Sour with pretzel bites, meatballs, pho, or a Cuban sandwich.
Dessert
Emporium Pies
Whimsically named, made-from-scratch pies by the slice — a Bishop Arts District institution for dessert, or a whole pie to take home.
Eating in Bishop Arts District: FAQ
Where is the best brunch in Bishop Arts?
Oddfellows is the neighborhood's weekend brunch institution. Written by the Seasons and Tribal All Day Cafe are also well-loved brunch spots — see our Coffee, Breakfast & Brunch and Lunch picks above.
Where can I get coffee in Bishop Arts?
The Salty, Espumoso Cafe, La Reunion, Palmieri Cafe, and Tribal All Day Cafe are all within a few blocks of each other — see our Coffee, Breakfast & Brunch picks above.
What restaurants are good for date night?
Lucia and Written by the Seasons are both intimate, chef-driven spots well suited to a dinner reservation. Taco y Vino's wine list and patio make for a more casual date night.
Where can I get dessert?
Emporium Pies is the neighborhood's go-to — made-from-scratch pies by the slice, or a whole pie to take home.
Do I need restaurant reservations in Bishop Arts?
For smaller, chef-driven spots like Lucia, reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Most casual spots — pizza, tacos, barbecue — are walk-in only.
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