One can never go wrong with Italian comfort food. Over at Anthony’s Eatalian, load up on hefty pasta and hearty pizzas. They are an excellent first stop before heading to Cedar Springs for a night out.

Also owned by Mariel Street and her brother Marco, Liberty Burger offers uniquely crafted burgers. Order the “Jackie O,” made with lamb, feta cheese, baby spinach, oven-roasted tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce or the “Chillerno” with queso blanco, flame-roasted poblano pepper, and chipotle barbecue sauce. These burgers are as unique and vibrant as the LGBTQ community itself. 

This June, Dallas welcomes Hamburger Mary’s back, in a new location in Oak Lawn. Those burgers and beers are back, as are nightly drag shows helmed by local drag legend 

Danny Lee Cabrera aka “Liquor Mini,” weekend drag brunch, and a whole lot of flamboyance — and charity events.

With Roy G’s, owner Mariel Street brings back the elements of Snookie’s, an old Dallas favorite, with a modern touch. This rainbow-themed diner offers a fine selection of burgers, cheese fries, and a tasty chicken sandwich bound to give your favorite chain a run for its money.

Whether you’re in Deep Ellum, Downtown, or at any place in Dallas where food trucks stop, Easy Slider is a local classic. With mini burgers like the “Sweet & Lowdown,” made with Angus beef, bacon, goat cheese, and strawberry jam, or the “Nutty Pig,” with Angus beef, bacon, creamy peanut butter, green leaf lettuce, Roma tomato, and red onions, these sliders are equally sweet and savory.

Offering a spicy and flavorful selection of Latin cuisine, the Trove is an immigrant and queer-owned restaurant in the heart of Bishop Arts. Live your most fabulous life by ordering the lobster tacos and the 14K guacamole. They also host weekly drag shows and sell extravagant jewelry, so you can stock up and join the party.

The bright orange wood fixtures of Zen Sushi stand out vibrantly in Bishop Arts. Owned by Japanese and Cajun chef Michelle Carpenter, Zen Sushi offers plates inspired by her Japanese mother. Japan-inspired plates, sushi rolls, and plant-based dishes represent moments from Carpenter’s upbringing.