Jul 16, 2026 | 4:54 pm
It used to be that summer was a sleepy time for restaurants to open, but those days are gone in Dallas, where the openings keep coming fast and furious. The July 2026 edition of Where to Eat, CultureMap’s monthly column offering advice on places to try, includes long-awaited sushi from Austin, an elevated Mexican restaurant in Snider Plaza, and a glitzy high-profile steakhouse with New York ties.
Here’s where to eat in Dallas for July 2026:
New grilled cheese stand just opened at Legacy Hall food hall in Plano, where it does grilled cheese sandwiches with creative fillings such brisket, pulled pork, Brie with fig, smashburger, and birria with Monterey Jack, onions, cilantro, and consommé. There’s even a vegan option featuring vegan cheese, pico de gallo, and grilled artichoke on multigrain bread. The menu also includes loaded mac & cheese, Cheetos Balls, tater tots, boudin balls, and breakfast items such as biscuits, burritos, and bagel sandwiches. This is the second location, following the original which debuted at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville, which, like Legacy Hall, is owned by FB Society…