The summer is truly upon us here in Texas. We’ve celebrated with fireworks and huge Ford savings here at Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland. Now, it’s time to celebrate food, because well, we love food. Seriously, we LOVE food. We consider ourselves foodies of the highest stature. Which is why we have put together this food guide on local establishments in and around the Dallas area that we think are perfect little spots for the weekend Ford warrior who likes to visit and try new places. So sit back, relax, get ready to get a little hungry and let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
The Prestige Ford Favorite Food Guide
Dallas, Texas
Place: The Slow Bone
Need to Know: The Slow Bone is a BBQ joint located off Irving Blvd. near downtown Dallas. They are known for their Fried Chicken and Sides, and boy do they have some good sides.
Staff Pick: Get the fried chicken. Holy moly, it is fantastic. Juicy through and through and chalked full of mouth-savoring flavor, this fried chicken will make you forget about all those “other” fried chicken places.
Location: 2234 Irving Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
Lakewood Area/East Dallas
Place: Cane Rosso
Need to Know: Cane Rosso is a pizzaria featuring Neapolitan style pizza. Led by Executive Chef and Master Pizzaiolo, Dino Santonicola, Cane Rosso offers a plethora of authentic toppings and wood-fired pizzas to choose from in a trendy environment.
Staff Pick: We recommend the off-the-menu pie that starts with “Honey” and ends with… well, we can’t tell you what it ends with since some might view it as derogatory. But trust that if you ask for the “Honey Brisket” pizza, they’ll know EXACTLY what you’re talkin’ about.
Location: 7328 Gaston Ave. #100, Dallas, TX 75214
Garland, Texas
Place: Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery
Need to Know: The guys over at Intrinsic love brewing and smoking meats. And it shows in their beer and BBQ, which can range from smoked brisket and Texas inspired BBQ ramen to smoked mac & cheese and corn fritters. Intrinsic is a “funky, industrial-chic environment” located in downtown Garland.
Staff Pick: You can’t beat Texas brisket and the same can be said with Intrinsic’s Texas staple. Juicy, tender with a great smoked crust, this little slice of heaven satisfies the Texas soul and spirit. Pair with a Chubby Unicorn IPA!
Location: 509 W State St., Garland, TX 75040
Rowlett, Texas
Place: Bankhead Brewing Co.
Need to Know: Bankhead is a brewery and restaurant located in the heart of downtown Rowlett with food ranging from wood-fired pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, apps and salads and entrees. Sit in their modern-chic dining hall and enjoy delicious food with a homemade brew and views of the brewery or sports games.
Staff Pick: We can’t get enough of the prosciutto wrapped jalapeños stuffed with chorizo, cilantro puree, mascarpone and finished with a balsamic glaze. Pairs nicely with a Godfather pizza (featuring house meatballs, ricotta, garlic marinara, basil) and a Mile Market Series New England IPA.
Location: 3840 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088
Rockwall, Texas
Place: Gloria’s Latin Cuisine
Need to Know: Gloria’s is a family-friendly chain featuring a menu of Salvadoran and Tex-Mex favorites, as well as their signature margaritas and mojitos. The Rockwall restaurant, located in the Harbor, features scenic views of Lake Ray Hubbard from the patio.
Staff Pick: While there is plenty of awesome choices to choose from on the menu, we like to keep it simple with the steak nachos. Tender, juicy steak atop the Monterey Jack cheese and black beans really hits the spot. Pair with a Signature or Mango Margarita and you’re in business. Stay and chat awhile or take the one minute walk around the corner to see a movie at the Cinemark.
Location: 2079 Summer Lee Dr., Rockwall, TX 75032
Richardson, Texas
Place: Frankie’s Mexican Cuisine
Need to Know: Frankie’s serves classic, you guessed it, Mexican cuisine with some Tex-Mex sprinkled throughout. Their menu includes delicious staples like housemade tamales and brisket tacos served in a modern, rustic, yet quaint space.
Staff Pick: Hands down it has to be the Clemente’s Enchiladas. You get two chicken enchiladas smothered with your choice of chipotle or tomatillo sauce (chipotle all the way) topped with two eggs over easy and served with rice and beans. Pair with a house margarita and winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Location: 2701 Custer Pkwy., Richardson, TX 75080
Plano, Texas
Place: Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Need to Know: The Whiskey Cake is a contemporary industrial-style farm to table venue for “New American plates.” The fresh menu is smaller than most, but don’t let that fool you. Every item is top-notch and in this case it’s quality over quantity. Whiskey Cake also has a huge whiskey cocktail and beer menu.
Staff Pick: Start with the Local Goat Cheese Fondue. The olive oil, Greek olives, roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs and grilled sourdough will leave you wanting way more than you can probably eat. Then try the Pork Ramen, which you can’t beat even in the Texas summer heat. The Pork Ramen is pork broth, braised pork, quail egg, basil, Sriracha and nori. Stay for the Whiskey Cake. We can’t even begin to explain how good this stuff is. Seriously mouth-watering down to the last course.
Location: 3601 Dallas Pkwy., Plano, TX 75093
If you’re looking for the perfect date night, a weekend adventure or just a new place to try, we absolutely recommend these places. Have other recommendations? Let us know! We are always down for more food–seriously.
Fords and food. Is there a better combination?
For more information on how you can get into a Ford that can take you on weekend food adventures, visit PrestigeFord.com or come see us (servicing Garland, Rockwall, Rowlett, Plano, Wylie, Richardson areas). We’re located at Shiloh and 635.