Welcome, fellow foodies, to Keith Lee’s food journey through Dallas’s vibrant food scene.
With a hearty appetite and a discerning palate, food critic Keith Lee ventures forth ready to tackle popular restaurants and mom-and-pop shops. Each bite tells a story of flavor, flair, and sometimes, a touch of drama. Here’s a rundown of his flavorful journey through Dallas Texas, complete with ratings and quirky anecdotes:
Restaurants + Ratings
Thunderbird Pies: A Pie-rific Adventure
Thunderbird Pies offers beautiful Detroit-style pizza. But as Keith Lee said, “Are looks deceiving?”
Total Cost: $139.12
Customer Service: “Not bad”
Location: East Dallas
- Little Bastards (Fried Brussels Sprouts): 5/10
- Kale B.S. Salad: Skipped
- Buffalo Wings with Banana Pepper Ranch: Wings – 7/10, Ranch – 4/10
- Connie Pizza (Double Pepperoni): 7/10
- Budd Pizza (Classic Tomato Sauce and Cheese): 3/10
- The Goat (Pizza of the Month): 3/10
Terry Black’s BBQ: Smokin’ Good Eats
Terry Black’s BBQ brings its style of Central Texas BBQ straight from Lockhart to Dallas. This spot was recommended over ten thousand times.
Total Cost: $90.03 + $100 for Ribs
Location: Deep Ellum
- Mac and Cheese: 1/10
- Cornbread Muffin: 2.5/10
- Original Sausage: 7.5/10
- Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage: 1/10
- Turkey: 7.5/10
- Brisket: 8.5/10
- Sides of Sauces/Onions and Pickles: “I don’t like the sauce.”
- Whole Slab of Ribs: 8.7/10
Halal Fusionz: Where Flavor Knows No Bounds
Halal Fusionz is a modern blend of Pakistani & Tex Mex. They have a variety of tacos, quesadillas, bowls, and unique drinks.
Total Cost: $18
Location: Farmers Branch
- Nihari x Birria Taco: 8.7/10
- Chipotle Khemma Taco: 9.3/10
- Paneer Tikka Taco: 8.7/10
- Paneer Tikka Chili Elote: 2/10
- Asada Consume: Spicy
- Mango Mojito Mocktail: 8.5/10
Hutchins BBQ: Smoke and Satisfaction
Hutchins BBQ serves high-quality smoked meats and sides. This spot was voted over seventeen thousand times on Keith Lee’s Instagram poll.
Location: McKinney + Frisco
- Ribs: 9.5/10
- Regular Sausage: 6/10
- Texas Twinkie: 8.5/10
- Brisket: 9.3/10
- Peach Cobbler: 9/10
- Potato Salad: 5/10
- BBQ Sauce: 9.3/10
Absolutely Edible Cakes and Catering: Where Sweet Dreams Come True
As some of you may know, Keith Lee is not a sweets person. Did this Absolutely Edible Cakes and Catering meet or even exceed his every expectation?
Total Cost: $13
Customer Service: “Really good”
Location: Rowlette
- Sweet Potato Thang: 9.1/10
- Red Velvet Cake: Cake alone – 9/10, with icing – 7.5/10
Sweetly Seasoned: A Dash of Drama With Every Bite
This Award Winning Chef got herself into quite a controversy. Nonetheless, here are Keith Lee’s ratings for Sweetly Seasoned.
Total Cost: $80
Location: Food Truck
- Pulled Pork Sandwich: 7.8/10
- Fried Ribs with French Fries: With sauce – 7/10, Without sauce – 8.5/10
- Jerk Chicken Tacos with Beans and Rice: 8.7/10
- Banana Pudding: 7.3/10
Taste Project: More Than Just Food
Location: Fort Worth
Taste Project is a non-profit restaurant focusing on healthy, quality meals made from fresh ingredients. Their menu has no prices. They ask their guests to do one of the following:
1) pay what you can afford,
2) pay what you would typically pay, or
3) pay what you would typically pay, plus a little extra.
Keith Lee did not taste the food but encouraged everyone to go and show their support.
Brunchaholics: Where Breakfast Meets Bliss
Brunchaholics offers Soul Food, Cajun, Breakfast & Brunch. Are you a “sucker for catfish”?
Total Cost: $60.15
Customer Service: “Really good”
Location: Desoto
- Catfish and Fried Spider: 8.5/10
- Chicken Soul Food Burrito: 8.8/10
- Catfish Version: 9/10
Cee Zoos Bar & Lounge: The Chicken and Waffles Though
Cee Zoos Bar & Lounge creates a relaxing ambiance where you can enjoy a signature cocktail, a nice meal, and live music. Keith Lee said, “I would come back for the chicken and waffles.”
Customer Service: “Good”
Location: Dallas
- Chicken and Waffles: 8/10
- Lamb Chops with Eggs, Cheesy Rice, and Toast: 3/10
- Breakfast Patties with Grits and Toast: 1/10
Roots Southern Table: A Mix of Southern Flavors
Roots Southern Table, is the celebration of Southern food and was voted over 13,000 times on Keith Lee’s Instagram page.
Total Cost: $157.18
Location: Farmers Branch
- Short ribs: 7/10
- Greens: skipped
- Cornbread muffins: skipped
- Biscuits: 6.5/10
- Whole chicken: 6/10
- Gumbo: 4/10
And there you have it, folks! Keith Lee’s expedition through Dallas proves that there’s no shortage of delicious eats. So, grab a fork and try Keith Lee’s picks—you won’t be disappointed! Until next time, happy eating!