Richardson

This homegrown chain has four locations—two in Plano, one in Garland, and one in Richardson—and each is about as unassuming as it gets. There’s nothing photogenic about their burgers, either. They arrive smashed, with melted cheese partly fused to the…

If Bilad represents a great Iraqi sandwich shop and bakery, Gilgamesh is a fuller sit-down experience. Every meal starts with a divine cup of lentil soup, and proceeds to outstanding examples of lamb kebabs, rice pilafs, and grilled fish. 300…

This Iraqi-American institution serves fresh-baked breads and groceries. But if you need a quick meal, you can also order the best shawarma sandwich in North Texas. Side salads are scrumptious, too, and the catering business is reliably good. If desserts…

Bella Flan is a Cuban Bakery with modern twists and Asian influences. They specialize in desserts such as flan and flan cakes as well classic Cuban staples such as Cuban sandwiches, Frita Burgers and dishes such as Ropa Vieja. While…