Taqueria el Arquito, founded during the top of COVID-19, has persevered and found their place in the metroplex with 7 DFW locations and even more to come. This casual taco restaurant was inspired by their roots in Mexico. Honoring the architecture and culinary heritage with their name and large food menu. The family recipe was all they needed to get the Tacos de Trom- po to be a fan favorite of all their customers. You can expect the best the Mexico has to of- fer in their whole menu, which includes tacos, burritos, gorditas, tortas, burgers, wings, and so much more. Speaking of special, Sushi Marquee is truly a premiere dining experience that reels you in ev- ery time. This massive 5,000 square foot din- ing destination has a live kitchen, massive patio, and open sushi bar that dishes out beautiful, fresh rolls, bowls, and noodles. The pop-culture themed menu (including the delicious Van Ha- len rice bowl and the spicy Flux Capacitor roll) is a star-studded affair with something for ev- eryone. Have an urge for something sweet? Cheesecake Royale has you more than covered. Their classic cheesecake is made with fresh ingredients and achieves a rich, creamy texture with sugary pre- cision. Their other varieties are a dream come true: dig into white chocolate, strawberry, dulce le leche, and key lime, to name a few. And don’t think they’re limited to just cheesecake: this dessert haven has three layer cakes, tiramisu, brownies and pies, too. Amorino Gelato defi nitely checks the box for anyone whose sweet tooth is front and center in their dining decision-making…but have you seen their presentation? They serve up delec- table Italian gelato fl avors in a beautiful rose shape. It’s stunning. But you’ll have no problem biting into your work of art, especially with fl a- vors like mascarpone and fi g, salted butter car- amel, lime and basil, and all the standards (mint chocolate chip, strawberry and chocolate to name a few). “Standards” takes on a whole new meaning at Dallas favorite India Palace. Chicken tikka ma- sala here is a game-changer: it’s aromatic, per- fectly spicy, tender and memorable. But don’t stop there: shrimp vindaloo, aloo gobi and a huge selection of tandoori and biryani dishes are also standouts. Order an old fave and try something new—then box up the leftovers and keep the culinary bliss going at home. There are plenty of places to fi nd Italian food, but are they truly authentic like Bellini’s Italian Cafe and Bar in the Design District? Doubtful. You can fi nd Lorenzo di Lorenzo amongst his staff to greet you with open arms. With the fi rst location off Oak Lawn for years, Bellini’s made the move to a perfect spot in town to have good food, live music and a perfect view of Down- town Dallas. Come for the food, but stay for the atmosphere. Do you fi nd comfort at the bottom of a bowl of salsa? You’re not alone. Ojeda’s fl agship Ma- ple Avenue location has been slinging dishes of their much-loved sauce since 1969, not to men- tion their huge selection of regional Tex-Mex favorites, including enchiladas of every kind; an all-day breakfast menu, and specialties like chicken molé and chimichangas. Ojeda’s has lo- cations in Dallas, Plano and Desoto. Taqueria el Arquito 20 DALLAS OBSERVER • CRAVE 2022 If you prefer to stick close to home to satisfy your cravings, Deep Cuts Dallas, has fresh cus- tom cuts of meat that you can season, grill and @TIM_VS_FOOD
