🕳️ Best Hole-in-the-Wall Spots in Dallas
23 hole-in-the-wall spots in Dallas, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Hole-in-the-Wall Spots
1
Cattleack Barbeque
One of the top-rated BBQ joints in all of Texas, hiding inside a Farmers Branch industrial park. Todd and Misty David's operation (with pitmaster Andrew Castelan) smokes over oak and hickory, and the ...
92
2
Stoneleigh P
Dallas dive bar since 1973, now at 4218 Lemmon Ave after relocating from its original Stoneleigh Hotel space. Order the burger on a pumpernickel bun with Creole mustard and garlic mayo — it earns ever...
92
3
The Slow Bone
Jack Perkins (Maple & Motor) founded this Design District BBQ joint in 2013 -- now owned by a group tied to Eatzi's, but still among Dallas's most decorated smokehouses. One of only two Dallas spo...
92
4
The Salty Donut
Miami import with two Dallas outposts pumping out 24-hour brioche donuts in rotating seasonal flavors. The brown butter-sea salt and Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake are the ones to chase, with an Intellige...
90
5
Burger Schmurger
Dave Culwell's Lakewood smash burger spot on Buckner Blvd, now in the former BarNone space after years as a popup. Won best burger from D Magazine, the Dallas Observer, and the Dallas Morning News bef...
89
6
Pepe & Mito's
The Rojas family's Deep Ellum Tex-Mex institution on Elm Street, serving the neighborhood since 1994 and celebrating 30-plus years in 2024. Nuevo Leon recipes from chef-owners Pedro and Sandra Rojas, ...
89
7
La Rue Doughnuts
Dallas craft doughnut shop at Trinity Groves from the Carte Blanche chef team, known for brown butter pecan and creative seasonal brioche doughnuts. Sells out most days -- go early. Only location is 3...
87
8
Sonny Bryan's
Dallas BBQ institution opened February 13, 1958 on Inwood Road by Sonny Bryan, grandson of Elias Bryan (who opened the family's first Dallas BBQ in 1910). The tiny original shack with school-desk seat...
87
9
Mike's Chicken
A family-run fried chicken operation originally born inside a laundromat — chicken is hand-cut daily and cooked only after you order (20-minute wait). Nationally recognized for its sage, turmeric, lem...
87
10
El Come Taco
A family-run Mexico City-style taqueria that has quietly achieved institution status in Old East Dallas since 2013. Counter service, big projectors for soccer, and a bathroom hallway connecting to the...
86
All 23 Hole-in-the-Wall Spots in Dallas
Herby's Burgers
84
Starship Bagel
84
Lakewood Landing
83
Maple & Motor
83
Chilangos
83
Sky Rocket Burger
82
Keller's Drive-In
81
Angry Dog
81
Single Wide
81
Donde los Tacos
80
The Old Crow
80
Lucky Dog Saloon
78
Double Wide
76
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