Best Small Plates & Tapas In Dallas
You've heard it since you were little: It's nice to share. While it may be hard to do when it comes to that last slice of chocolate cake, sharing tapas and small plates is easy and fun. The more you share, the more you get to try! Ready to play nice? Here are the best spots in Dallas to bring a friend or two (or three).
Cafe Izmir
3711 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 826-7788
http://www.cafeizmir.com
A great spot to enjoy Turkish, Greek, Lebanese, and Persian cuisine. Every first Thursday of the month they host an art show featuring local artists whose work remains on display until the next month.
Cafe Madrid
4501 Travis Street
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 528-1731
http://www.cafemadrid-dallas.com
One of the best places for Spanish-style small plates in the city, Cafe Madrid has an extensive menu with tempting dishes like grilled quail and cured chorizo. Luckily, you can try lots of them when you're sharing.
Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 628-7900
http://www.mothinthe.net
It's a fantastic gastropub with a perfect patio and a luxe, yet casual atmosphere. Their menu boasts an impressively long and diverse beer list and share plates, including veal sweetbreads, five-spice pork belly, and fried hominy.
Samar
2100 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-9922
http://www.samarrestaurant.com
Specializing in international flavors, Samar's menu is separated into three regional categories: Spain, India, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Exotic dishes like sous-vide pork tenderloin with apples, saffron, and vanilla are served in a beautifully opulent setting with tent canopies and Persian tapestries.
Sangria Tapas Y Bar
4524 Cole Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 520-4863
http://www.sangriatapasybar.com
As the name suggests, their sangria is great, especially the sparkling variation made with Licor 43 and fresh raspberries. A full pitcher is under $25 and makes the perfect companion to their Mediterranean tapas.
Si Tapas
2207 Allen Street
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 720-0324
http://www.sitapasdallas.com
With an emphasis on authentic Spanish cuisine, Si Tapas offers the classic fare as well as an interesting offering of cold tapas, including marinated roasted red peppers and potato shrimp salad. They're light and nice for Summer evenings when almost everything sounds too heavy.
Victor Tangos
3001 N. Henderson Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 252-8595
http://www.victortangos.com
Expect for Victor tangos to be packed on the weekends, because of their excellent cocktails and culinary highlights; like lobster BLT sliders, mini crispy carnitas tacos, and flatbread with hatch peppers, roasted corn, and caramelized onions.
