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Dallas is known for having some of the best Tex-Mex in the world, but for the Taco Takeover on Saturday, September 16th, it was all about tacos.

This Was Dallas’ Most Daring Taco Event of the Year

Eskimo Hut

Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Daiquiris are typically something you only consume at pool parties or during island vacations (unless you’re Ernest Hemingway, in which case you toss back a few every afternoon).

The Best Drive-Thru Daiquiris in Dallas

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Free food is always good, but outside of crashing your parents' house or stealing from your roommates (neither of which we can endorse), there aren't a whole lot of options, right?

Where to Score Free Food in Dallas

Courtesy of Bill Bob's

OK, so it’s not like I’ve never stepped foot (or boot) in a country bar before.

A Night in Billy Bob's, the World's Largest Honky Tonk

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Lifestyle

Once again we are ready to greet a new year with all the excitement of a small child eagerly awaiting the first day of school.

10 Dallas New Year's Resolutions

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No matter how you spend your Christmas, you’ll likely find yourself with a bit of cabin fever a la Jack Nicholson in The Shining.

15 Dallas Bars Open on Christmas Day

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Growing up in Plano wasn’t much different from growing up in any other American suburb.

Defend Your Terrible Hometown: Plano

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You’re a rational person most of the time -- you wear sunscreen, obey traffic laws, know when you see Dez Bryant make a catch.

The 15 Worst Summer Decisions You Can Make in Dallas

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Everyone talks about what patio to drink on, but an equally important consideration is what exactly you should be drinking on said patio.

Dallas' 8 Essential Patio Drinks (and Where to Drink Them)

Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q

Texas is known for its long stretches of asphalt and big blue sky that just beg for a road trip -- and of course, some the best barbecue in the world.

9 BBQ Spots Around Dallas That Are Worth a Road Trip

Sissy's Southern Kitchen &amp; Bar

It’s hard to describe exactly what soul food is, unless you're talking about the movie with Vanessa Williams.