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    Bull's Pen Cafe

    3.9 (112 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Aimes O.

    Nice family style restaurant in Mesquite. After working for many years here in the city, I'm actually surprised that I haven't visited sooner. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with mash potatoes, corn, and a house salad. It was pretty good; nothing too different about it. Pretty average. The restaurant, in my opinion, served more to the older crowd. Very quiet and quaint.

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    Over priced, terrible service. Tried it twice. Very disappointing. Not open regular hours

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    Always consistent and great home cooked food. Great breakfast as well. This biscuits and gravy are great.

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    Breakfast was good. Their pancakes were super delicious. I told my wife they were better than mine. The service was outstanding!

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    Love this place! Been coming here for years and the staff is always nice and the food is always on point! #4 meal for breakfast is my go to.

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    Great food every time I go. Sometimes the service is slow when there busy but it's worth the wait

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    Price is $$ but worth it, fresh great tasting steak, I loved the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes

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    Had breakfast here one morning while working in the area with good food with great service for a good price.

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    LongHorn Steakhouse - Order an exceptionally tender center-cut Flo’s Filet grilled with our signature seasoning.

    LongHorn Steakhouse

    3.0(48 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    We were seated around 12:30, so lunch had just started. We asked fur baked potato as our dudes and…read morewere told they were out of baked potatoes. How is a steak house already out if baked potatoes not far into lunch time?? The service was not great, we had to flag our server down every time we needed water or drink refills. She was not very attentive. The steaks were cooked correctly, but the mashed potatoes they subbed for baked potatoes were bland and my fried okra was inedible. It was so tough you couldn't bite through it. Not sure that we will be returning.

    The hubs and I recently had dinner here. It was a very nice experience. The restaurant itself is…read morepretty new and clean. The server was really nice and we never felt rushed during our dinner. The apps:started with the brisket queso and I was surprised how much we liked it. It could have used little more brisket; but overall very tasty queso. It had a bit of pico de gallo on top too. Comes with chips. The steak: I had the renegade sirloin with shrimp. He had Flos filet. It's no lie because Flo knows steak ! His steak was better hands down, very tender and juice - and he ordered his well done. We go to Roadhouse frequently but may have to come here instead. The other star of the show: Mac and cheese bacon. It's as good as it sounds. The salad: very good salad, they use the premixed lettuces and all was fresh. I hate old lettuce. Ranch was on point. To-go: we took home the strawberry shortcake and cheesecake. I liked both but the kid said her favorite was the cheesecake. Side note: my shrimp and his corn on the cob were very salty. But we are willing to give this place another chance just for the steak.

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    LongHorn Steakhouse - Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

    Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

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    LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

    LongHorn Steakhouse - Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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    Steakyard Dallas - Pecan Pie

    Steakyard Dallas

    4.4(285 reviews)
    11.6 mi•Lake Highlands
    •$$$

    What an amazing place. A not so hidden gem. I'm from out of town and can't sort this place when…read morecomparing to Houston. I want to place it with Morton's or Maestros but it's its own beast. The staff is so friendly and seems like a family. The prices are 10% under comp eateries. It's as if the owners took the best part of all fine dining and combined them. Here it is a relaxed but respectful environment with food that you would think comes from a Michelin rated spot. The clientele is eclectic and younger. I'm 47 so I am not like those around me but can see the client base. I'm not sure if it's the minimal menu (please take this as an anti Cheesecake Factory comment) or the items compliments that are setting it apart. What I mean is the steak by itself is amazing. Truly a top 10 steak (ribeye at $48) or the accompanying sauce that it setting it apart. I advise take two to three bites from different stations of the meat. Then take the same bites with their paired glaze. Make your own decisions. You aren't telling the full story if you didn't pair it with a great house Bonanza cab (actually on happy hour except for Fridays). The verdict. This place will be one I will always take clients to when visiting Dallas. The verdict on me is that I'm a steak based reviewer so I might be wrong on all other aspects but the only likely wild card here would be the salads and seafood. I'm not here at a steakhouse for anything else. My wife can write that review. Last PS is that Dave the bartender is nice and accommodating and will let you explore the space . He is matter of fact but possibly could be a friend if not already to all. Watching Dave now live with his regulars says that he balances all customers very well. Negatives. Parking is just slightly odd. There is plenty of it and valet is free to customers. Let's not worry. No rush to get here at 5. The regulars and common come in around 6 as all others do on a Friday (this was my second night after being here for Thursday) Food has arrived. App is the carpaccio and holy shit wow. Not some boring small plate that exudes poor people suck. It's above average size like it should be . I'm not sure why the garlic bread is hear other than a nod to old school. My steak is in a to go box (nicely wrapped with utensils and yes that matters when you travel). This is my steak and if it sucks I'll remove the review. I'm kidding as it's a to go. This is a real world review. I do one long review every few years.

    The wife and I went here on a Saturday night for a date night. The restaurant is one giant room…read morethat must seat at least 200 people. There were long tables for large groups. There are booths along the wall, although we were seated in the middle of this giant room. The restaurant is modern and has an upscale vibe. Dress ranged from casual to people getting dressed up. For starters, we shared the Oysters Rockefeller. They were not my favorite. The flavors were not balanced and there was too much garlic. A couple of the oysters were extremely chewy and had to be discarded. At $18, they were a disappointment. For entrees, the wife had the Branzino and liked it, although she mentioned several times that the Branzino at Zeppole is much better. I ordered the Bistro steak which is a 9 oz tenderloin. The meat was cooked to medium as requested. However, it was not seasoned at all. I guess the cook thought that the peppercorn would compensate, but I got my sauce on the side and ate the meat without. Only after I found out that the steak was not seasoned did I add the sauce. The sauce was ok but did not have a lot of flavor. I have had better. A big problem was that the "steak knife" that I was given was so dull that it was impossible to cut the steak across the grain. I could only sort of tear at the meat as I cut with the grain. The knife needed to be serrated and it was not. It was not a proper steak knife, which made eating the steak a chore. The meat was tender, but certainly not Prime and certainly not the most tender tenderloin that I have ever had. At $31, which is very inexpensive for tenderloin, I guess you get what you pay for. The fries were thin and crisp and the best part of the entree. For dessert, the wife and I shared a piece of pecan pie and it was excellent. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. Our server Marcella was professional and efficient. No complaints. There is complimentary valet parking. The concept behind this restaurant is an affordable steak house. These days, the cost for two people at an upscale steak house will easily exceed $300. Our bill at Steakyard was about half of that. Once again, you get what you pay for. Our meal was good, but not great. I could easily go 3 stars but I will bump it up one star based on the ambience, service, and dessert.

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    Steakyard Dallas - Fig & Honey-$14. Waaaaaayyyy to sweet! (Nails:IG:Wheelz_on_Nailz) Happy new year!

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    Espadas Brazilian Catering

    Espadas Brazilian Catering

    4.5(50 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    What an absolute hidden gem in Mesquite!!! Mesquite isn't known to have the best dining options and…read morethe location is easy to dismiss as being good quality, but oh how wrong we have been! Seriously. 1) the service is top tier, super friendly AND it's all family operated 2) the meats were seasoned to perfection and you can tell immediately when you taste it that it was all marinated well and cooked with lots of love! They customize the meat to your liking in terms of cooking preferences without any commentary about the way YOU like your meat. This was big for me as a well-done only eater with texture preferences and not being patronized with sassy comments for my personal tastes when I'm paying for it. My partner likes his quite the opposite, more traditionally prepared, and they HAPPILY accommodated both of our preferences! We had picanha, ribeye, sirloin, garlic steak (forgot the cut), lamb and of course grilled pineapple. There were chicken and pork offerings too that we were too full to try. I didn't get lamb at first until my partner tried it and raved about it being sooo good. So I gave in and tried it and it was so bright with flavor like fresh lemon and herbs and was tender with no gamey aftertaste! It is indeed the best lamb we have ever tried to date. Please don't forget the chimichurri sauce from the salad bar to pair with your meats! It's so fresh and flavorful, perfect to set off the grilled charred meats. They give each of you a card for you to signal to the servers if you have the green side face up that you are ready for more, or flip it to red side face up to signal you are passing on being served more for the time being. 3) the salad bar at first glance looks small but it is mighty, packed with yummy options. I had potato salad, fresh beets, marinated cucumbers, olives, candied bacon. My partner had Cesar salad, tomato soup went nicely with the cheesy bread, and other things I cannot recall. There were more selections available that we didn't have room to try, but looked equally delicious and fresh. 4) they do serve wine and dranks if you imbibe. 5) they have done well with the ambiance and interior decor for the space that it is. I don't remember which day it is, but they also have live music there one day a week. 6) we paid $40/person all you can eat during dinner service. They offer lunch service M-F as well for $25/person - great deal! 7) we went the day after my partner's birthday and our waiter brought him a huge slice of cheesecake with Happy Birthday written on the plate - on the house! 8) please note they are closed on Mondays 9) they also offer catering services 10) this was the best Brazilian steakhouse experience that I have ever had personally, my partner agrees and we will definitely be back soon!! Please go support this fine family run restaurant that serves so much love in their craft!

    Ok. So we came back for dinner. Brought the fam and they loved it. And the food was as great as…read morethe first time. I only wish I could eat more haha ! Also, this time around we tried the RIBS, we didn't see them the first time. They are now my favorite! I definitely stalked the server with the ribs :D Service as great as the first time. We had an amazing time here. For me, a rating of 5 stars is saved for Michelin star rated locations - but I will make an exception here because they deserve it. Come here and have fun, eat, drink and be merry ! We will have to come back for live music night and for lunch.

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    Drooling allowed!! Order now!

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    Brazilian Roasted Pineapple

    Espadas Brazilian Catering - Take out + delivery + catering!! Order now!

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    Take out + delivery + catering!! Order now!

    Culpepper Cattle

    Culpepper Cattle

    4.3(165 reviews)
    10.5 mi•East Dallas

    This place was great! The parking seemed weird at first, but one you get to the web page it was…read moreeasy enough to get practically free parking. We sat at the bar and had excellent service. The bar tender was always busy, but that never got in the way of her offering assistance to us when we needed it. We opted for Togo food and were asked if we wanted to nosh on some fresh tortillas and butter while we waited. What Texan in their right mind would turn that down? So fresh and yummy. The food was superb. The beans were the most seasoned I've had in the city. Robust and absolutely delicious. The rice did not disappoint either. This tex mex is something special. The chicken fried steak was fine. A good standard, but nothing to drive out of your way for unlike the enchiladas. We really want to come back for the brunch buffet. About $30 and full of freshly made options. We were there closer to 3pm near the end of service and they were still putting out fresh food and maintaining it. Super rare to see that. Also I noticed a build your own bloody Mary and mimosa bar. The spread was fantastic! I really want to come back on a lazy Sunday morning and get good. We will be back! Why did it take so long for us to get down there?

    Restaurant week menu Togo! My bartender helped me navigate options as i wanted take out but light…read moreportions and suggested the lunch CFS. This was 5oz and came with yummy gravy and mashed potatoes that were bland and dry. Firecracker shrimp had a good but strange taste. Queso is the best ive had! So great on the enchiladas which are priced on par with other local texmex restaurants. Will come back. Great comfy leather seats throughout, good for large groups. $30 brunch buffet

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    Culpepper Cattle - Nice bar area

    Nice bar area

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    COWBOY CIGARS

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    Wicked Butcher - Corn crème brûlée

    Wicked Butcher

    4.4(160 reviews)
    11.6 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    Our first visit to Wicked Butcher in Dallas for DFW Restaurant Week delivered on every front…read more Downtown parking is tough, and the third-party valet runs $15, but the interior makes an immediate impression with sharp decor and an open view into the kitchen. We started with the Smoking Barrel, mixed with rye, Peychaud's, Angostura, peach bitters, orange peel, and smoked mesquite. The fresh popovers served alongside the first course were airy, warm, and a standout touch on their own. The fried calamari was crisp and tender, served with remoulade, marinara, and grilled lemon. The braised tenderloin hummus was equally well-executed, topped with chili oil, onion ash, and green onions with warm pita. For the mains, both cuts of meat arrived cooked to temperature and seasoned with precision. The 6oz filet mignon came paired with cacio e pepe ravioli, while the 12oz ribeye was served alongside asparagus and marbled potatoes. The wine pairing selections matched the steak courses well without overpowering the plates. Dessert closed out strong. The banana pudding featured a rich banane du Brésil custard, vanilla wafers, and toasted coconut, while the chocolate tart balanced dark chocolate over a hazelnut crust with peanut butter mousse. Food and service were top tier from start to finish. Five stars, and we will be back.

    First time visit for a birthday celebration. It was pretty empty when we arrived- valet was great…read more Clean and modern. People in our party of 5 had been to Fort Worth and really enjoyed it- especially the corn crème brûlée.....So we tried Dallas. Would direct people back to Fort Worth. I can't recommend our server, he was transactional, short and not interactive and it was as if he was in the wrong position. Other servers seemed welcoming and friendly. The bread was DELICIOUS! The food was decent. I enjoyed my lamb chops(although more rare in spots), but not the mix that was underneath it. The two that got the salmon said it was ok, a bit overcooked and they also didn't care for the mix underneath. The filet was stupendous and the cowboy was really delicious. They really liked the mac&blue cheese- if you don't like blue cheese, I would steer clear! Portions were good. I guess stick to the steaks! The vanilla/sprinkles circular layered birthday cake with a huge sparkler candle was awesome! It WAS included-complimentary, and it was a large portion!!

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    Wicked Butcher - Dining area

    Dining area

    Wicked Butcher - Crème brulee

    Crème brulee

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