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Encina, Dallas, TX

Encina

4.8
4.8
851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Encina is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant offering New American cuisine, cocktails, wine, and beer with influences from Texas, California, and the South in the beloved Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 306-3067
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Balke
  • Area
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Post Thanksgiving Brunch To-Go

    USD 80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Nov 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Pick-up at 614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
    Purchasing details: 1 person = 1 package (serves up to 4) Brunch to-go, for when you’re so tired you can’t possibly imagine cooking another thing, but you still have a house full of family. The menu includes Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancake Mix with Cajeta, Hot Honey Spiced Pork Belly, Poblano Cheddar Grits, and Beet & Burrata Salad. The meal is $80 and serves four, and a bottle of bubbly can be added for an additional $20. The order cutoff date is Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 pm and pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 12 pm – 8 pm
    Post Thanksgiving Brunch To-Go photo

What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Encina in Dallas is a beloved dining spot with "excellent brunch and service" and "unique dishes" that keep patrons returning. Guests rave about the "blue corn pancakes" and "fantastic cocktails." The creative menu and attentive service make it a "phenomenal restaurant" in Bishops Arts. Although some note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is "amazing" and worth the drive.

851 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kevin was fantastic! This is our favorite neighborhood spot, BLUE CORN BUTTER SCOTCH PANCAKES!

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  2. Michael

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still one of the best in Dallas. Interesting and varied (and delicious) menu with attentive service.

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  3. Gary

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The Goat Guisada Tacos were amazing and I highly recommend them.

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  4. MARTIN

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The veal cheeks and the duck confit were awesome. We were there on Thursday and it was half price on some of the wines. Our waitress was very nice and we had a great dinner.

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  5. Ken

    Dallas

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday brunch. We had a couple of cocktails, pork belly on grits with two sunny side up eggs.

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  6. Donna

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed four appetizers and the beet and burrata salad. It was all delicious. I particularly liked the shisitos—rarely see these on menus.

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  7. Randy

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Chef Matt's creative-but-well-rooted approach to the craft. We had many of the items on the menu, all fabulous. And their Old fashioned is one of the best ones I've ever had anywhere. Server did a fantastic job, we were well taken care of all evening.

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  8. Ricardo

    Dallas

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent per usual! One of my favorite restaurants in DFW🥰

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  9. Catalina

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! Love everything we ordered, highly recommend the steak tartare!

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  10. Kathy

    Dallas

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The braised beef cheeks are amazing! So tender and moist. The potato cakes remind me of latkes, but with a hint of cheese. I will definitely order it again!

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FAQs

Encina is rated 4.8 stars by 851 OpenTable diners.

Encina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Encina

614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208-4744

Additional information

  • Area
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Balke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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