92 September 21 - 27, 2023 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER contents | shopping & services | Arts & entertAinment | Food & drink | sports & recreAtion Best Deli Deli News N.Y. Style Deli Restaurant Deli News, a Dallas institution for over 35 years, is known for its authentic Jewish deli fare. It is as close to a traditional New York deli as you’re ever going to get in Texas, and the people are much nicer. From towering pastrami and corned beef sandwiches to hearty matzo ball soups and savory latkes, there is something for everyone. Everything is made from scratch, even the pickles. We especially like the everything bagel with cream cheese and house-cured Nova lox salmon. A crisp toasted bagel with everything seasoning is the perfect canvas for a slathering of cream cheese and piled-high smoked salmon. Crispy, creamy, smoky, savory and briny all in a bite. It doesn’t get much better. 17062 Preston Road 972-733-3354, delinewsdallas.com Best CrunChy Beef Tacos MiCocina MiCocina has gained well-deserved fame for its Mambo Taxi cocktail, but it’s time to let you in on another one of its hidden gems: the crunchy beef taco. We know you’re wondering what could be so special about some ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese stuffed into a hard taco shell. But the thing that puts MiCocina’s tacos a step above the rest is the grated cheese: long, thicker cuts of cheddar cheese that will have you contemplating whether to forgo the lettuce and tomatoes to make more room for the cheese. Add a little hot sauce on top and thank us later. Multiple Locations, Micocina.com Best DoughnuTs Jaram’s Donuts Jaram’s Donuts has broken the mold of the typical doughnut shop, going beyond the traditional glazed and chocolate varieties and giving customers a newfound love for sweet fried dough. While the proprietors do offer what they call “average Joe” doughnuts, they are turning the doughnut world upside down with their stunning, artistic and mouth-watering creations. Crème brûlée and pumpkin cream are just a glimpse of the delectable flavors they offer. Doughnuts are also topped with fresh fruit, peanut butter cups and even Ferrero Rocher candy. Want to try a different style of doughnut? Don’t miss out on the funnel cake doughnuts or croissant doughnuts, which can be filled or topped with an array of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. 2117 Abrams Road 469-248-0257, jarams.com Best FajiTas Uncle Julio’s When it comes to fajitas, few things are more disappointing than receiving a dry, overcooked dish with the veggie- to-meat ratio completely out of whack. Thankfully, at Uncle Julio’s, you can bid farewell to those concerns, and you’ill never have to ask “Where’s the beef?” Mesquite-grilled beef fajitas are served with generous portions of tender steak (available in barbacoa, skirt or filet options) cooked to a perfect medium rare, which ensures a flavorful bite with every mouthful. Prepared with the same level of care, the chicken and shrimp fajitas are also mesquite-grilled and served with an incredible Mexican butter for dipping, upping your level of indulgence. Various Locations, unclejulios.com Taylor Adams BEST BISCUIT SANDWICH Goodfriend Package
