Blessed re-emergence of long time Dallas favorite El Taxco. The Navarro family had been an icon of Dallas TexMex food at the corner of St. Paul and McKinney since 1947. In the early 1980's they took an offer they couldn't refuse from a developer for the property and tried (unsuccessfully) to re-establish in another location including the old Nopalitas on southbound Harry Hines and the upper level of Promenade Shopping Center in Richardson (both terrible locations). Well since then, Joe Navarro has unfortunately died but Blanca has opened in a store front in a small strip. A most unusual location for a TexMex spot. It seems however, that El Taxco's loyal patrons learned their lesson and are not going to let this stalwart go away again. Crowds are heavy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu is identical to the old El Taxco with long time favorites: Navarro and Taxco Specials, the Mama Navarro and Tropical. The salsa is the original recipe and is one of the hottest and best in BigD. Lunch specials are a bargain. Breakfast on Saturday or Sunday is a people watching treat.

The Eagle Cafe still retains its gritty, maritime edge, with distressed railroad-car siding on the walls, green Formica tables and assorted seafaring memorabilia from its origins. Before the Eagle landed on the second level of Pier 39, though, it perched down the street, serving as a ticket office for the McCormick Steamship Line. It became a cafe and bar in 1928, and half a century later, when Pier 39 developers wanted to tear down the historic building to make way for a parking lot, city officials insisted it be preserved and incorporated into the new tourist haven. Despite its legacy as a longshoreman hangout, the management has recently spiffed up both the food and the ambience. Now, in addition to hearty helpings of buttermilk pancakes, home fries, burgers and blue-plate specials, the menu contains a wider assortment of salads and other health-conscious fare, and the floor and some of the more tattered furnishings have been replaced. All the food is available to go, but it would be a shame on sunny days not to eat out on the deck, with its dramatic view of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Hours Daily: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Christmas

Dinner with Greg Gibson, Sue Bagen, and Peter Ludlow. Harrald's in a white cottage which reminds of a French country inn, serves a fixed price menu for a 6 course dinner ($65.) I started with carpaccio of beef which was tender and had a spicy tarragon vinegarette. Next was Harrald's salad with real blue cheese crumbled at the table. That was followed by sorbet and the entre'. I had poached salmon which was prepared perfectly with a white wine & caper sauce. It was accompanied by asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Next came desert which was a selection (at the table of 6 gorgeous selections. I had the creme brulee. Finally, a cart was wheeled out with 5 selections of cheese. We tried a little of each and everyone agreed they had never tasted cheese as good. Harrald's was definately a 5 star experience in every way.

Supurb B&B style lodge with genuine 4 star restaurant. Tell them your working with IBM (Fishkill) and your huge suite style room is only about $85.00. Continental breakfast (included with room) is the real thing with fruit, marvelous selection of cheeses and home baked breads, and selection of cold cuts. Fabulously romantic spot. Don't miss New Yorks' ONLY 5 star restaurant (Harrald's) just down the road!

About 1 miles north toward Bellmead on Hwy. 84. Great pan fried steaks but they had a dispute with their distributor and lost their contract for (you guessed it) Lone Star beer!

Possibly the most authentic Japanese/Sushi bar in Dallas. Yakitori (grilled items hibachi style) prepared in front of those seated at the sushi bar. Excellent sushi and sashimi items. Some of the best miso soup around. I took three Japanese business associates who were familiar with most sushi bars in Dallas and they all agreed that this was the best and most authentic they had been to. On my last visit, half the patrons were Japanese. That's a good sign at a Japanese restaurant.

Go for the Sunday buffet brunch. Not as large or confusing as some hotel buffets. Omlets, traditional breakfasts, pasta, all delicious. One of the best eating establishments at the Galleria.

Good Cajun seafood restaurant most would consider excellent if they haven't been to Pappadeaux. The usual fried & blackened specialties well prepared and served. Dine outside when the weather permits. Don't miss the Austin location on Town Lake. Beautiful view.

Like a sidewalk cafe in Venice. One of the best atmospheres in Dallas complete with canals and strolling musicians. Come early and have your fortune told by the gypsy woman in the comfy & intimate piano lounge. Bread men keep your plate full with addictive piping hot yeast rolls. Top notch Caesar salad and escargot a great way to start things off. Rich Fettucini Alfredo, Italian version of bouillibase, medallions of beef Giordano, or any of the veal or fish dishes sure to be a hit. Have the accordian player do his rendition of The Godfather, Never On Sunday, or Arrivederci Roma.

The best Indian restaurant in Dallas. Pleasant atmosphere. Very attentive service. Menu a little difficult for those not familiar with Indian cuisine but the wait staff very helpful. Wonderful Indian breads including naan and chipati. The Vindaloo dishes are hot enough to set off a fire alarm!

Younger sibling to Keller's hamburgers. Same tasty thin style burgers. Tater tots a favorite of many. Hot & corn dogs. Vast quantities of beer consumed on site. When is every other hamburger joint going to realize how much class poppy seed buns lend to a hamburger? Kellers & Jakes have know this fact for a long time.

Expect a wait most any night. One of the most popular Mexican restaurants in Dallas and a high reputation well deserved. Famous black bean soup. Steak & seafood dishes are highlights. Wonderful flan tops things off.

Brass, class, and sas. Bar a popular meeting place to discuss the future (or lack there of) of our political system. Food & service top notch. Seafood & steak is the focus and they do an admirable job.

No frills fried seafood is a bargain. Catfish excellent, as are the oysters, shrimp etc. Crowds despite difficult location are a tribute that Joe's knows what the people want.

Down to earth diner a long time favorite on lower Greenville. Everything is a bargain here from the excellent traditional breakfasts to the blue plate special lunches. Another very good reason NOT to go to Denny's if you're in the lower Greenvile area.

All American diner with a Chinese flair. Good burgers and lunch specials including TexMex & Chinese. A very good food bargain.

Newly remodeled, Kel's has been a long time north Dallas favorite for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Excellent traditional breakfasts, hamburgers, catfish, chicken fried steak and hot plates. A very good reason NOT to go to Denny's if you're in north Dallas.

Sibling to Keller's drive in restaurants. Same unique burgers with everything except lettuce. Tasty tater tots. When are all the other burger joints going to learn what Keller's has known for a long time-that poppy seed buns add real class to a hamburger. A tremendous reason NOT to go to McDonald's if you're in the area.

One of the last drive-in (curb service) restaurants in Dallas. Unique burgers with everything except lettuce. No. 5 Special includes lettuce and is a favorite of many. Tasty tater tots. When are all the other burger joints going to learn what Keller's has known for a long time-that poppy seed buns add real class to a hamburger.

One of the last drive-in (curb service) restaurants in Dallas. Unique burgers with everything except lettuce. No. 5 Special includes lettuce and is a favorite of many. Tasty tater tots. When are all the other burger joints going to learn what Keller's has known for a long time-that poppy seed buns add real class to a hamburger.