The food in Dallas is a work of art: well-crafted, often experiential, and always inspired.

Just look at Te Deseo, an eclectic Latin American eatery in the buzzing Harwood District, where every room has its own personality, from the lavish walls to the electric heartbeat of the rooftop bar to the blue trees and mystical flora throughout a dining room. And the menu is just as extensive, offering everything from Peruvian-style sashimi to a Choco Taco that’s been refined far beyond the standard childhood treat.

If you’re looking for an elevated experience, just head downtown and look up—49 floors to be exact. Idyllically set on the crown of the Dallas skyline, Monarch has a masterful view that’s only outdone by its wood-fired Italian cuisine. Food here is an indulgent performance, each dish as sharply dressed as the diners themselves. Dry-aged porterhouse charred over coals and basted in butter. Grilled prawns shocked over ice. Or let the kitchen decide by ordering “The Royale” and discuss your favorite plate in the sister sushi and sake lounge nearby.

There’s also the understated elegance at Tei-An, Dallas’s loving homage to Japanese soba houses. While the legendary hand-made buckwheat noodles are knockouts, white seaweed salad and a creative omakase hold their own in this modern refuge, which has been lauded as one of the best restaurants in the country for decades. Every detail is immaculate, even humble desserts like soba ice cream.

The best part of it all? You don’t need a ticket to enjoy what Dallas is dishing out this season. You’re already invited.

Start planning your next culinary journey at visitdallas.com/food-drink.

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