Order your sandwich to go or choose one of the tables in the small dining room at this beloved Cuban bakery. The Cubano and ropa vieja sandwiches are longtime local favorites, and the pastry case (with its guava rolls and decorated cookies) is endlessly tempting.

Find Jamaican cuisine at its finest at this low-key Carrollton eatery. The jerk chicken is probably the best in the area, the oxtails are hearty and satisfying, and the tropical umbrella drinks (perhaps rum punch or a mangorita?) all add up to what is basically a trip to Jamaica for your mouth. Don’t sleep on the curried goat, a dish you’ll find yourself craving weeks after eating.

After braving the crowds at H-Mart, hit this nearby casual eatery for massive Korean entrees (like spicy seafood noodles served in a boat and rice cakes smothered in creamy cheese sauce) and freshly-made crepes stuffed with everything from corn flakes to bananas and Nutella. Bonus: there’s also a full bar and solid selection of soju.

Juk (or jook) is a rice porridge that is the definition of comforting, especially when you’ve got a hangover or are feeling a little under the weather. Top yours with scallops, chicken, or veggies, and snag one of the housemade popsicles in flavors like coconut water and matcha on your way out.

Korean flavors and American favorites come together nicely at this tucked away strip mall spot. Dig into burgers, fries, and hot dogs topped with kimchi and spicy sauce, along with bulgogi tacos and thick milkshakes in flavors like Nutella pretzel.

Looking for Pakistani cuisine? You’ll find it and so much more at Al Markaz. Indian dishes, like the restaurant’s version of chicken tikka masala are on offer, along with freshly-baked naan served with raita and tangy, refreshing mango lassi.

Colombian cuisine and a homey vibe combine at Casa Vieja, where the empanadas are always perfectly fried and the picada platters are piled high with chopped crispy fried pork skin, black sausage, grilled steak, shrimp, yucca, and so much more.

Arguably one of the best kept sushi secrets in DFW, Hon brings raw fish served in a strip mall to  a whole new level. The sashimi is super fresh, cut generously, and served in large portions, and the sushi platters (which come complete with an array of Instagram-worthy veggie and fruit garnishes) are budget-friendly without skimping on quality.

An OG of the Dallas restaurant scene, Babe’s location in Downtown Carrollton is constantly packed, and for good reason. The crispy fried chicken and parade of all-you-can-eat sides (mashed potatoes, green beans, etc.) is the kind of meal that post-lunch naps were invented for.

A relative newcomer to Carrollton’s restaurant scene, locals are sold on this Tex-Mex spot’s food and laid-back vibe. The menu is pretty standard Tex-Mex fare (fajitas, tacos, and queso — of course) prepared well, and the margaritas are perfect fo.

Also a Deep Ellum export, Cane Rosso is one of Carrollton’s best spots for families and group gatherings. Bring a crowd of pals, order up a Paulie Gee or Zoli, and share a basket of sweet, pillowy zeppole (fried Italian doughnuts) showered in cinnamon sugar.