Known for its vibrant culinary scene in North Texas, Irving is one of the best places to grab a bite to eat, and with this guide to the best restaurants in Irving, you’ll make sure to hit some of the best options in town!
Irving has its own heartbeat within the greater Dallas region, often featuring some of the world’s best BBQ, Tex-Mex, and classic Americana dining.
Enjoy wandering through the Los Colinas Entertainment district, get something to eat after exploring one of Irving’s many parks, or check out Water Street and its many restaurants.
Not all of Irving’s best restaurants are necessarily the most expensive – I’ve included options for every budget and so many cuisine types to make sure that you can find something that fits you perfectly.
PS – these restaurants are listed in no particular order – you can assume if they’ve made the list, they’re great!
1. The Ranch at Los Colinas
Great no frill place with a clear Texan ambiance. Super fun staff, and also efficient. The food is focused on high quality steaks, and they are absolutely very well cooked
💻: website | 📞: 972-506-7262 | 📌: 857 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75039
Southern charm is alive and well at The Ranch, where you can enjoy everything from prime rib to ceviche to mac and cheese.
The chicken fried chicken is one of my favorite options, and I tend to bring visitors here to enjoy the atmosphere and live music and give them a true taste of Texas.
Enjoy some cocktails with your meal, and finish up with the pecan pie: a must-try. Make sure to book a reservation if you have a specific time you want to eat, as it can fill up due to how good it is!
2. Hyderabad House
Food was amazing, I loved the flavor but be prepared for a delightful kick of spice. The lunch thali hit the spot a variety of options with a sweet send off was awesome
💻: website | 📞: 214-525-6777 | 📌: 949 W Royal Ln Suite # 108, Irving, TX 75039
Craving Indian food in Irving?
Hyderabad House has you covered, with a delicious menu featuring curries, biryani, some of the largest naans you’ll ever see, and an excellent array of spices.
If you’re new to Indian cuisine, no worries, the staff can walk you through the menu, and you can also take it to-go if you need to.
3. Catfish House
Ate here today for the first time since it was Top Cat and it was really good. Had the 1 piece fish and 4 shrimp with hush puppies and french fries! I was very impressed!
💻: website | 📞: 972-438-4200 | 📌: 1605 E Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
4. Taqueria Rosy
I was impressed with the quality of the tacos. Tried their Fajita and Barbacoa. Both were amazing. Very juicy. Customer service was awesome. I would highly recommend.
💻: website | 📞: 469-579-2957 | 📌: 1404 E 6th St, Irving, TX 75060
5. Lin’s Kitchen
This was 100% worth the hype!! We consider ourselves BBQ snobs but this exceeded all expectations!! I wanted something outside of just BBQ…so I got the Korean Loco Moco and it was amazing!!
💻: website | 📞: 972-870-5464 | 📌: 1418 W Shady Grove Rd, Irving, TX 75060
6. La Pasadita
Authentic Honduran food, very delicious and friendly service. Their baleadas are 20 out of 10, perfect. I continue to order and eat in at this restaurant.
💻: website | 📞: 972-986-3001 | 📌: 201 S Belt Line Rd #101, Irving, TX 75060
7. Angelo’s Spaghetti and Pizza House
Tried their pizza for the first time! It was so good and fresh! Must try
💻: website | 📞: 972-254-7242 | 📌: 1330 W Pioneer Dr, Irving, TX 75061
This neighborhood Italian is one of the best restaurants in Irving if you want somewhere welcoming and casual, a perfect place to meet family and friends who are in town.
Their thin crust pizza is amazing, and while I usually go for the shrimp scampi and spaghetti combo, they have other great options like salads, lasagna, and some great dessert options.
The food is always fresh and made with the highest quality of ingredients (trust me, you can taste the difference), and I never go wrong recommending this place.
8. Vila Brazil
Well worth it! Best restaurant in a very wide radius. Forget Texas de Brazil.. this is THE place for Brazilian buffet! Food, service and pricing are excellent we will be regulars for sure.
💻: website | 📞: 972-607-4224 | 📌: 2315 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062
Want a Brazilian buffet experience in Irving?
This is the best place to go.
Vila Brazil serves up some of the best meats and sides in an intimate setting, making sure that you’re always top of your server’s mind, and the drinks menu is awesome.
The prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is chilled and welcoming – nothing too stuffy or fancy, come as you are and enjoy.
9. Burger Island
Oooooooooo 5 STARS. It was so good I went 2 days in a row! Even both my toddlers scarfed their food which they barely do! EVERYTHING was fresh
💻: website | 📞: 972-255-0154 | 📌: 2500 N Story Rd, Irving, TX 75062
Burger Island has been around Irving for seemingly forever, and for good reason – their burgers and sides are so good.
It’s no frills, just friendliness and amazing burgers with big portions of fries or sweet potato fries.
Try the mushroom burger if you’re veggie, or go for the Jungle burger and grilled chicken if you want different.
The burgers are fresh to order, no frozen options here – a great place to stop in Irving when you need something to eat that’s hearty and fast.
10. Dave’s Hot Chicken
This place definitely surprised me. The food was great, the sauce, the chicken even the fries.
💻: website | 📞: 214-447-7090 | 📌: 8001 Bryson Rd, Irving, TX 75063
11. Pollo Campero
Great food decent prices
Definitely one of my favorite places to eat
💻: website | 📞: 432-218-8806 | 📌: 1812 N Story Rd, Irving, TX 75061
12. Mr. Wong’s Chicken & Rice
When you’re craving for the best chicken fingers and rice in town, nothing can beat The Original Chicken-N-Rice! We stopped by for their special 20 fingers and rice and was not disappointed.
💻: website | 📞: 972-255-5262 | 📌: 3613 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75062
13. Mr Max Izakaya
Last week, my boyfriend took me here to celebrate late Valentine’s Day and the food is excellent! The fresh ingredients and quality of the food is well prepared by the chefs.
💻: website | 📞: 972-255-8889 | 📌: 3028 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75062
Come for the ramen and stay for the Japanese style seating at Mr. Max Izakaya’s, one of the coolest places to go in Irving.
It’s a great place to celebrate special occasions, and I always get the beef bowl or the pan fried squid.
It’s authentic Japanese cuisine, often featuring a line out the door if you haven’t made a reservation (all good signs of its quality), and the sushi is top notch.
Try the fried tuna roll, the barikata noodles, or the octopus.
14. Irving Kabab N Kurry
Highly recommended!! We are visiting from out of state.
We ordered Thali and momo. Both tasted DELICIOUS!
💻: website | 📞: 972-514-1510 | 📌: 11 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038
Head to Kabab N Kurry to try their Nepalese options, including chicken fried rice, tikka masala momo and mutton soup.
The prices are super affordable and it’s a really great option if you want a casual dine-in experience.
There are veggie options as well as meat dishes, and the egg fried rice is some of the best around.
My husband usually gets the paneer chow mein and potato chili, and I promised him I’d write that down, so, there you go – another recommendation!
15. Po Melvins
Delicious and great atmosphere! The music was up beat and very eclectic.
We enjoyed it! Gonzalo was the server and he was fantastic.
💻: website | 📞: 972-255-3919 | 📌: 4070 N Belt Line Rd #100, Irving, TX 75038
This is the spot in Irving for some Cajun-inspired food, whether you want the chicken fried steak, the roast beef, the catfish and shrimp platter, or another one of their delicious options.
We come here regularly to meet friends, as the service is always great and the menu options are extensive so everyone always finds something they’re in the mood for.
Plus, the portions are big, and my stomach appreciates that.
16. Empa Mundo
One of the best food experiences i ever had..the owner (mami as she liked to be called) has a super homey vibe makes the experience extra special..had the spicy chicken, brisket, chorizo and cheesesteak and all were delicious
💻: website | 📞: 972-746-4516 | 📌: 3977 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75038
This is a counter service restaurant in Irving that features the absolute best empanadas, filled with everything from spicy chicken to chorizo.
The banana and nutella for dessert is SO good, and the spinach and ricotta option is also a great one. It’s definitely the best empanada place near Dallas, and the interior is so colorfully decorated.
We’ve never had a bad experience here and think it’s pretty much a 10/10 for quick service, delicious food, and a welcoming and happy vibe.
17. Namaste Grill & Bar
5 stars for this place all around!! Food was amazing and the service was fantastic. The girl was so sweet and took the time to explain things to us, the whole atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable
💻: website | 📞: 972-457-0009 | 📌: 2234 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038