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Encina, Dallas, TX

Encina

4.9
4.9
894 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for creative cocktails
Encina is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant offering New American cuisine, cocktails, wine, and beer with influences from Texas, California, and the South in the beloved Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (945) 306-3067
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Balke
  • Neighbourhood
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dallas

    Best Overall

  • Dallas

    Great for brunch

  • Dallas

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Encina offers a vibrant dining experience with dishes like "blue corn pancakes" and "biscuits and gravy" that captivate the palate. Guests rave about the "eclectic menu" and "exceptional service." Popular for brunch, it's a neighborhood favorite with creative cocktails and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for gatherings or date nights.

894 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another awesome experience. Food is always great, always consistent. So grateful they were able to accommodate us (had a snag with a delayed flight which made us late for our reservation) , they couldn’t have been kinder! Truly one of the best in Dallas

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  2. Nancy

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid every time we eat here! Great service and food

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  3. Greg

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu, service and experience! I highly recommend.

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  4. Kate

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. This was my first time, I will definitely be back.

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  5. Dustin

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. The staff, food, ambience, drinks. Everything is wonderful.

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  6. Nicolas

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service I have ever had at a restaurant. Michelle our waitress was amazing. From the hostess stand to the other staff — everyone was amazing !

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  7. LANDON

    VIP

    Dallas

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was really, really good! I highly recommend the pork belly, breakfast sandwich, and pancakes. We actually did the pancakes for dessert and it was perfect for sharing. Service was great! Loved it.

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  8. Cathy

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Blue corn pancakes are a must! We’ve eaten here several times for brunch & the service is always exceptional.

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  9. Corey

    VIP

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Fantastic drinks, dinner and service.

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  10. Clint

    VIP

    Dallas

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Good food and service. Great bar to sit and drink/eat. Sort of an eclectic menu, but great to try new things.

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FAQs

Encina is rated 4.9 stars by 894 OpenTable diners.

Encina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Encina

614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208-4744

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Balke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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