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Encina is a neighborhood gem in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District, created by Chef Matt Balke and Corey McCombs. Named after the original designation of Uvalde, Texas—Matt’s hometown—we bring elevated comfort food to life through seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients. Our beverage program follows suit with approachable cocktails and a curated wine selection. Whether you’re visiting for dinner, brunch or happy hour, Encina offers a dining experience that’s both familiar and exciting—like coming home to a meal prepared with love and expertise. We’re proud of our team and the relationships we’ve built with our guests. Welcome to our table.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Phone: (945) 306-3067
Website: http://encinadallas.com/
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Reviews
K Michaelis
Everyone in the reviews is talking about brunch… Let’s talk about DINNER. Went here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and it was PHENOMENAL. The food is so fresh, the menu is perfectly crafted, and everything we tried was phenomenal. Oh and the service was incredible – our waiter was so kind and stored away our birthday cake in the fridge and even sliced it for us when we were ready!
We enjoyed the cornbread (insanely moist and rich) and the charcuterie boards to start. I had the Steak Frites for dinner which was SO GOOD. The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare, the fries were shoestring and so crispy, and the chimichurri tied added the perfect flavor to tie it all together. I will be returning!
… moreWe enjoyed the cornbread (insanely moist and rich) and the charcuterie boards to start. I had the Steak Frites for dinner which was SO GOOD. The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare, the fries were shoestring and so crispy, and the chimichurri tied added the perfect flavor to tie it all together. I will be returning!
Chris
Great dining experience with a very delicious steak and frites! Cornbread was delicious but not a fan of the two scoops on top, not too sure what they even were. Restaurants atmosphere was nice and cozy perfect for a lil date night or a relaxing evening with a quiet environment and phenomenal service! Drinks were spot on too so definitely plan your next night out here for sure!
… moreHunter Hamon
Might possibly be the best brunch in Dallas. Food is absolutely phenomenal. Must try the pancakes. Everything was delicious and exceeded expectations. Worth the hype for sure. You should book a reservation.
… moreBlanca Tirado-Cadena
Got to have brunch here for the first time. Everyone was so nice and polite. The parking was a bit tight but it’s expected in that area. The food was amazing.
The breakfast burger which was amazing and the side salad was so flavorful.
The Buscuits and Gravy, were actually buttery flaky croissants with chorizo gravy and it was amazing!
French toast was a bit tough.
The pancakes were the star of the whole meal. You have to try!
… moreThe breakfast burger which was amazing and the side salad was so flavorful.
The Buscuits and Gravy, were actually buttery flaky croissants with chorizo gravy and it was amazing!
French toast was a bit tough.
The pancakes were the star of the whole meal. You have to try!
Chris Lynch
Place had amazing service. Our waitress was 100% the best thing about the place. Of the food the pierogi was the best. The tartare was very disappointing it was NOT beef tartare but some weird reimagining (pureed deviled egg? Preassembled?) .. don’t mess with perfection. Tartare pictured.
When it came to entrees the steak frites was not hanger steak as it should be, appeared to be a cheap sirlion. Plus all the entrees came out room temp. Kitchen has serious pacing issues.
… moreWhen it came to entrees the steak frites was not hanger steak as it should be, appeared to be a cheap sirlion. Plus all the entrees came out room temp. Kitchen has serious pacing issues.
Paige Lee
Visited Encina in Dallas to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Overall, the experience was just okay.
The food was decent. Some people in our group really enjoyed their dishes, but my sandwich had an off-putting smell and a slight raw meat aftertaste that I didn’t enjoy. The mocktail was very good, though.
Service was fine and straightforward. No major issues during the meal itself.
The biggest disappointment was the $15 cake cutting fee added to the bill. We brought a birthday cake, which is very normal for celebrations. A staff member asked if we’d like them to cut it, and we said yes. At no point was a fee disclosed. When the check came, there was a $15 charge. When I asked about it, I was told it was for bringing an outside dessert and that it would apply even if we had cut the cake ourselves.
I’ve dined at many restaurants, including much higher-end establishments, and have never encountered a surprise charge like this for a birthday cake. The lack of transparency was frustrating and honestly left a bad impression. It put a sour note on what was supposed to be a celebration.
… moreThe food was decent. Some people in our group really enjoyed their dishes, but my sandwich had an off-putting smell and a slight raw meat aftertaste that I didn’t enjoy. The mocktail was very good, though.
Service was fine and straightforward. No major issues during the meal itself.
The biggest disappointment was the $15 cake cutting fee added to the bill. We brought a birthday cake, which is very normal for celebrations. A staff member asked if we’d like them to cut it, and we said yes. At no point was a fee disclosed. When the check came, there was a $15 charge. When I asked about it, I was told it was for bringing an outside dessert and that it would apply even if we had cut the cake ourselves.
I’ve dined at many restaurants, including much higher-end establishments, and have never encountered a surprise charge like this for a birthday cake. The lack of transparency was frustrating and honestly left a bad impression. It put a sour note on what was supposed to be a celebration.
Reyann Gonzales
When i Googled Brunch in this area, there was so much to choose from. If you’re doing the same, let me tell you, give this place a try.
Made a reservation, got there 15 minutes early, and was seated immediately.
The first thing i noticed when Walking in is how delicious it smelled. Then, how the ambiance was perfect for my style/speed. Nice and clean but not stuffy.
There was 3 of us so we all ordered something different so that we could share and try a little of everything.
I read on a review to try the blue corn pancakes and they didn’t disappoint. We also got the quiche, which I loved, and my friend got the pork belly over Grits, which was appetizing.
The service was topnotch, and I never had to wait for water or cocktails.
We will definitely be back next time we are in the Dallas area.
… moreMade a reservation, got there 15 minutes early, and was seated immediately.
The first thing i noticed when Walking in is how delicious it smelled. Then, how the ambiance was perfect for my style/speed. Nice and clean but not stuffy.
There was 3 of us so we all ordered something different so that we could share and try a little of everything.
I read on a review to try the blue corn pancakes and they didn’t disappoint. We also got the quiche, which I loved, and my friend got the pork belly over Grits, which was appetizing.
The service was topnotch, and I never had to wait for water or cocktails.
We will definitely be back next time we are in the Dallas area.
Kajol Oommen
We went for brunch and there was a decent crowd but not too busy for a weekend. We had to ask for a menu after waiting 5 minutes, had to call someone over to order the food, had to call someone over to give us a check, and pick up the check. We were basically waiting the whole time for someone to acknowledge us.
… moreChristian M.
lol I’m from Dallas. OAK CLIFF is my hood. I came here to weekly back when it was Bolsa.
Whomever owned it, whatever.
When I finally came back as Encina, it was full but not busy on a Saturday afternoon. There was an 8-top sitting empty by the waitress. Behind her. There was two of us.
But it would still be a two hour wait.
Okay… Can we sit at the bar? Sure! Ryan took car of us. He couldn’t help my (white) partner with removing the potatoes from the brunch migas because of how they’re made. Whatever.
When we left 90 mins later, that 8-top was still sitting empty.
A month or two later, I came back. Brown skin and all. I came around 7:30 pm on a Saturday night. Patio was was empty. Dining hall was empty. Bar was so-so. (My side was full but opposite of us, and empty.) And expecting the same “two hour wait” lecture, I told them I was fine sitting at the bar. White hostess walked me to it. So I sat three seats from closest to the door. “But that seat is busy.” No one is sitting two seats next to me or three seats across from me lol. I was super confused why she was micromanaging where I was sitting when she told me sitting at the bar was fine. “?” “It’s busy.” “?” “You can’t sit here.”
……………………
………….. okayyyyyyyyy Candice.
……
So I moved and sat in the middle of the bar. With a two-person couple to my left and another two couple to my right. Hopefully I can sit here!
Where I had formally sat initially, in writing this review to check my facts, I saw a white man now sitting there. A male kid to his right. And then three white women opposite of that.
Hope they loved their reservation at the bar in this empty restaurant!
Ryan proceeded to take care of me. Take care of the bar. The food continued to be decent. I just don’t know if I’d come here without a reservation. Who knows what kind of service you’d get! Especially if you’re non-white.
I loved this place as Bolsa. I will take my tab. Give Ryan a great tip. But I won’t probably be back now as Encina. Since everyone is dying to be here while their tables sit empty, have a field day gambling on your experience.
… moreWhomever owned it, whatever.
When I finally came back as Encina, it was full but not busy on a Saturday afternoon. There was an 8-top sitting empty by the waitress. Behind her. There was two of us.
But it would still be a two hour wait.
Okay… Can we sit at the bar? Sure! Ryan took car of us. He couldn’t help my (white) partner with removing the potatoes from the brunch migas because of how they’re made. Whatever.
When we left 90 mins later, that 8-top was still sitting empty.
A month or two later, I came back. Brown skin and all. I came around 7:30 pm on a Saturday night. Patio was was empty. Dining hall was empty. Bar was so-so. (My side was full but opposite of us, and empty.) And expecting the same “two hour wait” lecture, I told them I was fine sitting at the bar. White hostess walked me to it. So I sat three seats from closest to the door. “But that seat is busy.” No one is sitting two seats next to me or three seats across from me lol. I was super confused why she was micromanaging where I was sitting when she told me sitting at the bar was fine. “?” “It’s busy.” “?” “You can’t sit here.”
……………………
………….. okayyyyyyyyy Candice.
……
So I moved and sat in the middle of the bar. With a two-person couple to my left and another two couple to my right. Hopefully I can sit here!
Where I had formally sat initially, in writing this review to check my facts, I saw a white man now sitting there. A male kid to his right. And then three white women opposite of that.
Hope they loved their reservation at the bar in this empty restaurant!
Ryan proceeded to take care of me. Take care of the bar. The food continued to be decent. I just don’t know if I’d come here without a reservation. Who knows what kind of service you’d get! Especially if you’re non-white.
I loved this place as Bolsa. I will take my tab. Give Ryan a great tip. But I won’t probably be back now as Encina. Since everyone is dying to be here while their tables sit empty, have a field day gambling on your experience.
Jennifer Bell
My favorite brunch in Dallas. We drive across town for brunch here at least once a month. Have yet to be disappointed with any of the dishes we’ve tried. Some must try dishes include:
– Blue corn butterscotch pancakes (a MUST must)
– Brunch burger
– Montreal Long Haul
– Skillet Quiche
– Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly
Never have a problem with being seated immediately, as I always make a reservation in advance via Open Table. Expect a wait if you’re trying to do walk-in on a weekend during peak brunch hours.
… more– Blue corn butterscotch pancakes (a MUST must)
– Brunch burger
– Montreal Long Haul
– Skillet Quiche
– Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly
Never have a problem with being seated immediately, as I always make a reservation in advance via Open Table. Expect a wait if you’re trying to do walk-in on a weekend during peak brunch hours.