Opening on Saturday, August 1, Mestizo brings birria ramen, giant cups of elote, and more fun Asian-Latin dishes to Carrollton. In addition to the savory side of the menu, which also boasts sizzling sisig platters and nacho towers, find boba teas like the White Rabbit, an iced drink that’s inspired by an iconic Chinese candy.

This Richardson spot serves up super-spicy fried chicken, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Available in spice levels ranging from “no heat” to the “A-Bomb” spiked with Carolina reaper pepper, this fried chicken is seriously fiery. Available for takeout only, no call-in orders accepted.

Wildly trendy birria tacos are the star of the show at this Dallas taqueria, and don’t be surprised if you have to wait in line to score an order. Walk up to the counter to order a trio of tacos served with rich consomme for dipping, and grab a fizzy Jarritos from the cooler to wash it all down.

This modern Tex-Mex spot is now slinging bacon guacamole, puffy tacos, and a ridiculously cheesy queso fundido burger on Henderson Avenue. Order takeout online, and don’t forget to add a pineapple cheesecake tostada to the spread.

Now open with a limited menu ahead of its official debut, Ngon brings classic Vietnamese dishes to Greenville Avenue. Crispy egg rolls, banh mi, Vietnamese coffee, and specials like king crab fried rice are on offer, along with Vietnamese iced coffee and bun cha Hanoi. Call the restaurant at 469.250.7183 to order.

The Cardi B, a fried chicken sandwich with spicy mayo and pickled coleslaw, is causing a serious stir at Invasion. In addition to the star of the show, find dishes like dynamite shrimp, rice bowls, and grilled yardbird served with fresh veggies at this East Dallas newcomer. Call the restaurant at 214.272.7312 to place an order.

This new Downtown restaurant inside the Statler Hotel is totally devoted to the meatball, in all of its many forms. On the menu, find chicken meatballs, a seafood option, and even “veggie and grain balls” for folks who eschew meat. Build-your-own pasta bowls, pizza, and sandwiches are also on the menu, along with DIY cocktail kits. Order online for pickup or delivery via Sfereco’s website.

While stuck at home, doughnuts count as a meal pretty much any time of day. At the Bishop Arts outpost of this Miami export, find decadent rounds of pastry topped with maple glaze and bacon or soaked in homemade horchata available for carryout.