4 Best Restaurants in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas

The eccentric menu here draws eccentric diners all hours of the day. Locals appreciate the bottomless cups of coffee (with several choices at a self-serve bar), extensive omelet and crepe offerings, Tex-Mex inspired entrées, and decadent baked goods. Standouts include crepes stuffed with chicken, spinach, and mushrooms, and French toast covered with fruit, raspberry sauce, and crème anglaise. Breakfast is served all the time, and they're open 24 hours on weekends.

The healthy, organic menu at this laid-back restaurant blends Mediterranean-style cuisine with flavors from the American Southwest. Fabulous breakfast options include cloud cakes (ricotta pancakes with fresh strawberries and crème fraîche) and migas (Mexican-style scrambled eggs). If the weather's nice, ask to be seated on the spacious back patio, where you'll likely spot children playing on the restaurant's lawn and fort.

If you're lucky enough to find a parking space in Mia's tiny lot, consider it a sign that you were destined to dine in this colorfully decorated restaurant with legendary status. Diehard fans have been scarfing down brisket tacos and cheese enchiladas here for more than two decades. Other favorites include pinto-bean soup, tamales, and beef chile rellenos. There's nothing relaxing about the experience—the walls are filled with a crazy mix of Christmas lights, roosters, piñatas, paper flags, and other treasures, and the waitstaff hustles to keep the crowds moving.

Burgers and fries are served in huge portions at this SMU student favorite. Don't miss the cheddar fries, a generous serving of fries covered with melted cheddar, jalapeños, chives, and bacon. The kitchen stays open until midnight during the week and until 2 am Friday and Saturday.