clude daily specials, breakfast plates, and catering/ event options. Find a location near you at ttaxco. com. Looking for your new summer go-to? Head to The Reserve for sunshine, strong cocktails, and a vibe that feels like a mini getaway without leaving DFW. Whether you’re meeting friends for brunch, patio drinks, or a lively dinner, The Reserve delivers bold flavors, fun energy, and an atmosphere made for summer memories. From margaritas to shareable bites and weekend hangs, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the season. Richardson’s buzzy Bagel Café 21 has plenty of die- hard fans thanks to their high-quality boiled bagels, made onsite daily. Their New York-style creations are offered as plain bagels with cream cheese; breakfast sandwiches in varieties like the Lox Smoked Salmon, Southwest style, and high-protein; and lunch favor- ites like the house chicken salad club, and tuna sal- ad. Top it off with fresh coffee or tea. Order online for pick-up at bagelcafe21.com. Get your Mediterranean fix at Luna Grill, located at The Hill shopping center off Walnut Hill in Dallas, and in Richardson, Plano and Flower Mound. This fast-casual eatery serves up fresh, healthy fare: you’ll find kabobs, falafel, fresh salads, pitas, and hum- mus aplenty. Check out their options and order for pick-up online at lunagrill.com. If you’ve ever spent any time in East Dallas, you know that E Bar Tex Mex is a neighborhood favor- ite—and with good reason. This outpost boasts a great patio, stellar drink specials, and a menu that includes beloved burgers, enchiladas, tacos, Tex- Mex breakfast standards, and margaritas that hit the spot. Browse the menu at ebartexmex.com. Alexander’s Cantina and Cocina on Frankford in North Dallas goes the extra mile for a lively, color- ful dining experience, perfect for a celebration or family dinner. Feast on Tex-Mex and Mexican fare, including seafood, tacos, tortas, fajitas, and enchi- ladas. Margaritas, mezcal and mojitos are a must— and leave plenty of room for their desserts. We’ll never turn down the churros, sopapillas, and flan. Make reservations at alexanderscantina.com. You’ve got another reason to head to Grand Prai- rie this summer: Vidorra Cocina has opened their doors in this corner of the Metroplex, right in the heart of Grand Prairie’s entertainment district. After a full day at Epic Waters, make the short drive and feast on all your favorite flavors: order up enchila- das, tacos and molcajete bowls, wash it down with a signature margarita, and just enjoy the vibes on their gorgeous patios. We can all agree that tacos are the perfect sum- mer food: light, compact and equally at home in dining rooms, on porches, patios, and backyard spaces. Taqueria al Arquito, with multiple DFW locations, leans into the coolest of cuisines with a great selection of traditional flour tacos, trompo, and quesadillas. Order online at taqueriaelarquito. com for pick-up and put together a summer taco picnic—or get delivery for a convenient and satis- fying meal. BAGEL CAFÉ 21 MOAK’S TEXAS FAMILY BBQ 42 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2026
