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PARK BLVD | PLANO 972.519.9669 “Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a feast!” Do you remember a time when there were restaurants without “BS” split charges, 18% gratuity added or ridiculous statements like “I’m sorry that’s our policy?” Welcome to Kenny’s East Coast Pizza. A restaurant reminiscent of the way things used to be.A place where we make it our policy to have no policy! goodEATS Mattito’s This is the kind of Tex-Mex cui- sine that North Texans both love and crave. And at Mattito’s, you have to start off with the Bob Armstrong dip. Basically a layered chile con queso with seasoned ground beef, guacamole and sour cream, you’ll soon find yourself swooning over Mr. Armstrong. While not on the menu, with a wink and a smile your server will be happy to accommodate you. Then moverightontomorecheesygoodnesswithTexasEnchiladasorQuesa- dillas de Brisket. If your mood isn’t cheesy, you can’t go wrong with the fajitas and yes, if needed, they even offer gluten-free tortillas. The lite fajitas are perfect for calorie counters, sautéed without oil and served over seared broccoli and cauliflower. The chicken fried steak, though definitelynotforPaleos,isstrictlytopnotch.Afewlocationsalsooffera well-priced Sunday brunch from 10-2, and all locations are very family friendly. Multiple locations throughout DFW mattitos.com Chuy’s What started in Austin in 1982 as a fun/funky Tex-Mex joint, perfect for grabbing a beer and chips or a mix of comforting entrees, has since grownintowhatyoumightcallaTex-Mexempire,withlocationsacross Texas and 14 other states. Still, Chuy’s hasn’t lost its charm. A lot of love goes into Chuy’s food—from hand-pulled chicken in all entrees, hand- rolled fresh tortillas, to any of the 10 signature sauces made fresh dai- ly—those extra steps really make a difference. A small but refreshing selection of signature drinks makes Chuy’s a perfect place to kick back any time. Multiple locations in DFW | chuys.com Mi Dia From Scratch While folks who like Tex Mex food tend to prefer Tex Mex, and those who like Mexican food tend to prefer Mexican, Mi Dia offers the best of both worlds. The name says it all: from scratch. From tamales loving- ly stuffed with pork and then topped with New Mexico red and green chile sauces, Oaxacan salsa with crema and pasilla, silky Negra Modelo Glazed Sea Bass to the crowd-pleasing Applewood Smoked Bacon and ChipotleFajitas,eachdishispreparedusingmouthwateringingredients with a flair..The Plano location’s outdoor patio area is a perfect spot to enjoyoneoftheirmorethan25differentmargaritas,maybeoneoftheir craft cocktails, or a tequila flight. Plano, Grapevine midiafromscratch.com Mr. Mesero Featuring both “American stan- dards and Mexican classics,” this cozy, but popular, McKinney Avenue spot is favored by the in-crowd, making it a wonderful place for a date night or meeting up with friends. During non-peak times, it’s also a nice family desti- nation. When the weather’s nice, the outdoor patio is especially popular to enjoy a Micorita, a house specialty made with Herradura Jimadortequila.OtherfavoritesincludeBrisketTacosandtheflatgrilled Mico“12”Strip Steak, served with serrano and grilled cherry tomatoes. If you have a hankering for a hot dog, this is the place to go. The Big D Dogismadewith¼poundofKobebeef,toppedwithchile,cheese,and onion on a brioche bun. 4444 McKinney Ave | Dallas mrmesero.com Mi Cocina Great chips, zippy salsa, friendly service, and the infamous Mambo Taxi have ensured that every single person in Dallas (or so we imagine) has been to Mi Cocina at least a dozen times.While the BrisketTacos are leg- endary, and the Queso Blanco with Picadillo Beef is the bomb, for the fit- ness-minded, the housemade soups and hearty salads are also excellent. Feeling fishy? The seared Tilapia Filet with Orange-Garlic Mojo is solid. We’llalsotakeanythingtheyoffer,aslongasitssmotheredinMiCocina’s silky-smoothmolesauce. Multiple locations in DFW micocinarestaurants.com Torchy’sTacos Whatbetteranti-turkeymealthanoneincludingthebestquesoandchips in town?This Austin-based eatery offers what most would call“gourmet” tacos in a fun, casual, non-gourmet setting.Their taco of the month is al- ways delicious and might include ingredients like pumpkin seed crusted chicken tenders or escabeche carrots. They also offer hearty breakfast tacos,perfectforoutoftownguests. Locations throughout the DFW area torchystacos.com SEAFOOD The Oceanaire Seafood Room While this may be considered more of a date night place, if you happentobringyourin-lawshere for aThanksgiving weekend night out, they’ll never forget it. THE freshest seafood in a sleek setting makes The Oceanaire the perfect spot for a luxurious dinner with top-notch service. Menu offerings are based entirely on freshness and availability, so arrive prepared to “just go with it.”There are sev- eral few sides you won’t want to miss including Chardonnay Roasted Mushrooms and Shells & Cheese with Smoked Gouda and Applewood Bacon. Their full bar might just make you forget you promised to pick up the tab. TheWestin Galleria | Dallas theoceanaire.com