Dallas has hardly been coined a city that never sleeps, so if you’re looking to eat well after 9 p.m., it’s helpful to be in the know. Looking for a nightcap after stumbling out of the bars or finding a solid meal after a late night in the office can be a challenge, but thankfully a handful of places keep their kitchens open well into the evening. In lieu of journeying through the nearest fast-food drive-thru, consider this guide of restaurants that offer a range of flavors. From food trucks slinging comfort eats and epic gas station tacos to a Michelin-recognized restaurant, these eateries are ready to feed you at all hours of the night.
Yama Izakaya and Sushi
It’s not easy to find late-night sushi in Dallas, but luckily Yama, open every night until 2 a.m., has four locations around the Metroplex. At the Dallas location, even the sweet happy hour deals last until 1:30 a.m., which include krabstick, shrimp, masago, tamago, and avocado sushi for a dollar. Pair your sushi with a late-night sake or shochu cocktail, like the Plum Passion: shochu, plum wine, and passion mix. Multiple locations, yamadallas.com
Gold Spoon
Gold Spoon is the epitome of a hidden gem. This traditional Korean restaurant in Carrolton stays open until midnight every weeknight and until 2 a.m. on weekends. With grand sizzling hot pots, bulgogi, and pork belly lettuce wraps, an experience at Gold Spoon will swiftly transport you to the streets of Seoul. The restaurant’s enormous portion serve as a satisfying solution for those late-night munchies. 3040 Old Denton Rd., Carrollton
El Tacaso
This casual Mexican street food joint offers the perfect late-night munchies: tacos, gorditas, burritos, tortas, and more. The Northwest Highway location (there’s a second location south of I-30) stays open 24 hours, every day except Wednesday. Order at the window and take your tacos al pastor to go in a Styrofoam clamshell. 2739 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, el-tacaso.menu-world.com
Rattlesnake Bar
Located adjacent to local celeb chef Dean Fearing’s eponymous fine dining restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Rattlesnake Bar stays open until midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends, serving up eats from the restaurant’s kitchen. Enjoy the full Southwestern menu until 10 p.m., or a dedicate menu of late-night bites, like empanadas and nachos, until midnight. Don’t miss the whipped ricotta and hot honey dip served with grilled sourdough, paired best with a crisp martini. 2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas, fearingsrestaurant.com
Chicago Pizza and Pasta Dallas
It can be tough to find delicious Chicago-style pizza in Dallas, but as its name suggests, Chicago Pizza and Pasta Dallas delivers exactly that. Pies with deep-dish crust are extra thick and perfectly crispy. Open until midnight every night of the week, this pizzeria also slings giant calzones, thin-crust pizza, and pasta. The service is warm and attentive at any hour, so if you get a Windy City-pie fix right before bedtime, this is the spot. 3701 W Northwest Hwy. Ste. 309 Dallas, chicagopizzaandpastatx.com
Rye
Those who like to dine late should snag a reservation for the chef’s tasting at Rye. This chic spot on Lower Greenville serves food until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, offering a la carte dining and an 11-course seasonally-focused chef’s tasting menu. Dishes like beef cheek tacos with beef fat and mezcal emulsion cater to adventurous palates. As the restaurant’s moniker suggests, the beautifully curated whiskey list is long and bountiful. The drink pairings by Julian Shaffer earned the restaurant the Michelin Guide’s 2024 Exceptional Cocktails Award. 1920 Greenville Ave. Dallas, rye.restaurant
Dessert Avenue
This charming dessert spot in Murphy, with a 32-page menu stays open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, catering to night owls seeking fresh cakes, crepes, pastries, and homemade ice cream. The show-stealer is the chocolate fondue fountain, where guests can drizzle fondue onto their desserts. 208 West FM 544, Ste. 106, Murphy, dessertavenue.us
24 Seven Tacos
If a craving for al pastor hits at 3 a.m., 24 Seven Tacos is where you want to go. True to its name, the taqueria operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and boasts seven locations around the Metroplex. Each one is situated inside a gas station, making it a convenient stop for gorditas, tamales, and tortas while fueling up. Multiple locations, 24seventacos.com
Old Hag’s Pizza & Pasta
This pizzeria has two locations: The Dallas outpost stays open every night until 3 a.m., and the Lewisville outpost until 2:30 a.m. In addition to all of its classic options, Old Hag’s offers vegan cheeses, sauces, crust, and all types of vegan meat substitutes, including “pepperoni,” “Italian sausage,” and “ground beef.” Multiple locations, oldhagspizzadallas.com
Cosmo’s
Open until 2 a.m. daily, this 25-year-old institution is known for its extensive Vietnamese menu, with dedicated late-night offerings available from 11:15 p.m. to 1 a.m. The funky Lakewood dive bar has a corner on pub grub for those who have had a few beers and need a snack. Find sustenance in kimchi tater tots and crispy egg rolls. Eclectic vintage furniture, low ceilings, dim lighting, and the working jukebox set the vibe. 1212 Skillman St., Dallas, cosmosloungedallas.com
K-Pop Ramen
The Dallas location of this K-pop-themed ramen shop stays open until 2 a.m. every night except Sunday. Try the snow crab ramen made with real snow crab and topped with shrimp, bok choy, bean sprouts, scallions, and fried onions. The menu transcends ramen, offering other Korean specialties like kaejap, dumplings, and boba. Multiple locations
Truck Yard
This lively assemblage of food trucks has five locations in Texas and Oklahoma. For late-night bites, visit the outposts in Fort Worth and the Colony, which remain open until midnight on weekdays and until 1 a.m. on weekends. The trucks change frequently, with the schedule noted on the Truck Yard website, but there’s always plenty of variety. Think eggrolls, tacos, barbecue, and a rotating menu of beer options, plus a festive atmosphere with live musicians. 3101 Prairie Vista Dr., Fort Worth, truckyard.com
DanSungSa
This cozy Korean street-food spot with graffiti all over the wooden walls and tables stays open Friday and Saturday nights until 4:30 a.m., and until 3 a.m. the rest of the week. Pair fun soju cocktails like the Seoul Mule (ginger-infused soju, yuzu juice, and alcoholic ginger beer) with Topokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes with a variety of mix-ins) or fried pork dumplings. 11407 Emerald St. Ste. 121, Dallas
Velvet Taco
On Friday and Saturday nights, the Addison location of this popular fast-casual taco shop stays open until 4 a.m., and the Greenville location until 3 a.m. Velvet Taco will satisfy your most basic taco cravings, but don’t be afraid to branch out because the menu has plenty of options you won’t find at any other taqueria. Think chicken-and-waffle tacos with peppered bacon and maple syrup and Korean fried rice tacos made with slow-roasted pulled pork. Multiple locations, velvettaco.com
Biscuit Bar
Friday through Sundays nights, the Deep Ellum location of this fast-casual restaurant with six locations around the Metroplex stays open until 3 a.m. Amid neon signs that read, “You gotta risk it to get the biscuit” and “I Heart Gluten”, grab a Low Country Lemonade (a combination of lemonade and Wild Turkey) and a sandwich on a homemade biscuit. The Hoss includes fried chicken, crispy bacon, Monterrey Jack, homemade sausage gravy, and honey butter. Multiple locations, thebiscuit.bar
