Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in South Oak Cliff

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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DallasDallas SuburbsMid Cities

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Cedar HillDallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) CorridorDeep EllumDesign DistrictDowntownEast Dallas

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1243)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 130 times today

We are craftsmen of Mexican food and drink, serving heritage recipes for beloved Mexican favorites from generations past, evolved through bold flavors, and made with the highest quality ingredients.

2. Carbone - Dallas

4.6

Exceptional(352)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 33 times today

Carbone is Chef Mario Carbone’s homage to the great Italian American restaurants of mid-20th century in New York, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food was served in settings that were simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. His food captures the essence of that history but takes its culinary cues from the kitchens of his childhood, the great talents with whom he worked throughout his early career and incorporates his signature techniques that blend familiar and bold flavors to create the most craveable dishes. We call this Carbone Italian.

3. Crown Block

4.6

Exceptional(3025)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 120 times today

Poised high above the Dallas skyline atop Reunion Tower, Crown Block offers a culinary experience to surpass that of the typical steakhouse, complemented by an approachable, stylish environment in celebration of all things grilled, seared and roasted. A fine balance between steak, seafood and plant-based cuisine, featuring ingredients from regional farms, ranches and the Gulf of Mexico. The Rare Steak program embraces a range of offerings that includes Prime Beef, Texas Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu and is complimented by a sushi and chilled seafood display, a dessert bar with pastry chefs in action, as well as signature craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.Wine and dine on another level with breathtaking views of the city. This isn’t just a steakhouse, this rises above them all. Complimentary Valet

4. Carbone Vino

4.4

Awesome(146)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 9 times today

VINO is a nostalgic, yet elevated, Italian American concept from Major Food Group. Drawing from the essence of Carbone, VINO offers some of its most famous dishes, alongside Chef Mario Carbone’s signature pizza, handmade pasta, grand salumi boards, and an ever changing selection of seasonal dishes made daily with the finest ingredients. The incomparable wine collection, curated from around the world to accompany the menu, delivers both familiar and exceptional flavor pairings and moments to celebrate.

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5. The Henry - Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(3033)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

Booked 103 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

6. The Charles

4.9

Exceptional(181)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Dallas

Booked 44 times today

A collaboration between Chas Martin, Chef J Chastain, Benji Homsey, and Ross and Corbin See of Sees Design, The Charles is a nightly eatery where Italian design and cuisine are interpreted through a Texas lens.

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7. Soul Shack Bar and Grill

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4.0

Excellent(75)

££££Price: Expensive

• Soul food • Cedar Hill

Booked 51 times today

Welcome to Soul Shack, where soul food meets an unforgettable dining experience! Starting in Chicago and expanding to Texas, we blend tradition with modern flair, creating a beloved destination for food lovers.Our retro, time-travel-inspired theme takes you through soulful music eras, paired with nightly live performances that set the perfect vibe.Voted Best Soul Food in Illinois four years running, we’ve served over 1 million soul rolls and countless other classics like fried chicken, creamy mac & cheese, and buttery cornbread.Book your table today and discover why Soul Shack is a legend in the making!

8. Mercat Bistro

4.5

Awesome(1298)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Uptown

Booked 37 times today

Mercat Bistro is Paris without the passport. Its transitional yet eternally international ambiance makes Mercat an alluring morning, noon, and night destination to the savvy, well-traveled businessperson to the art-inclined couple seeking a romantic evening. Nestled within Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary French Bistro in Uptown Dallas serving Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Daily. To see full our availability of reservations times, please visit mercatbistro.com

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9. Rooftop at The Henry - Dallas

4.3

Awesome(359)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

Booked 9 times today

Bursting with charm and energy, The Henry Rooftop Bar is a staple in Uptown Dallas. Above a restaurant that feels like home, guests can come and go with ease while sitting above the lively hustle and bustle of downtown. Brunch with a friend? Check. Dinner with family? Check. Refreshing post-work cocktail with show-stopping views of the city? Check, check, check. The Henry does it all with effortless style and endless warmth. Our rooftop bar is an inviting mix of modern and classic influences, an ode to Gatsby-era grace. For craveable good eats and downright delicious cocktails, your go-to is a local treasure where you’re always amongst friends: The Henry, truly the greatest neighborhood restaurant.

10. Dolce Riviera

4.3

Awesome(1545)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 44 times today

Inspired by summer vacations along the Italian Riviera, the scent of fresh lemon trees, the Italian fashion, the sea breeze, and the unmatched taste of fresh pasta paired with full bodied wines.

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Roy
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Awesome atmosphere! Great food and very good service!
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The Icon Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Richardson
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4.3
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Ken
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
The food was great, the server was pleasant, but the service from him was pretty bad. You would have made more revenue if we had more and better attention. He wasn’t harried, just oblivious…
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Thirsty Lion - Addison, TXPrice: Moderate• American• Addison
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4.1
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Shanae
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 Feb 2025
this was our first time coming here, first the food was outstanding, the drinks were great, and the restaurant was very inviting, the service was a bit slow, but the food definitely made up for that.
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Fusion Vibes Kitchen + LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Richardson
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4.2
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Pamela
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Feb 2025
Dinner with friends on a Friday night was delightful. Our waitress Liz was attentive without being intrusive, the food was delicious, and we weren’t rushed to leave our table.
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P.F. Chang's - DallasPrice: Moderate• Asian• North Dallas / Addison
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4.5
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Rosie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Feb 2025
Great food and drinks - everyone at our table raved about their dishes. Service was great too.
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RJ Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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