Where to shop
Funky vintage shops, popular brands and student-approved resale stores are within a few miles of 精东传媒.
Snider Plaza
Five-minute walk from campus, on Hillcrest Ave.
This convenient family-friendly shopping center covers your basic needs and more with a CVS pharmacy, a Tom Thumb supermarket and myriad restaurants, salons and shops.
Mockingbird Station
0.4 mi. from campus
Trendy shops, spas and movies, including Urban Outfitters and Angelika Film Center, are less than a mile from campus.
North Park Center
2.8 mi. from campus
Dallas始 preeminent shopping destination with 200-plus stores and restaurants, including Free People, American Eagle, Anthropologie, Nordstrom and many top designer brands.
The Galleria
9.9 mi. from campus
A dining, entertainment and shopping experience that features on-trend brands, like GAP and UNIQLO, and an ice-skating rink.
West Village
2.6 mi. from campus
In this walkable Uptown neighborhood, explore 100-plus shops, restaurants and personal care retailers.
Preston Center
3.3 mi. from campus
From dining spots and retail shops you know to up-and-coming boutiques, you can hit up Target and Marshalls or discover something new, all within a 10-minute drive from campus.
Knox/Henderson
1 mile south of campus
This area gives “Main Street” vibes, and its location right off the heart of the Katy Trail makes strolling down Knox/Henderson the perfect way to spend a weekend morning. Familiar brands like Lululemon, Marine Layer and Aesop line the Knox side of the street, while vintage and boutique stores can be found on Henderson.
MUSTANGS SAY:
Dallas has a great thrift store scene, and as an avid thrifter, I love exploring and finding new stores and new pieces.
Gavin W. Hill ’27
Where to eat
From street food to fine dining, Dallas’ diverse food scene represents a multicultural feast that celebrates both Texas favorites and cuisines from nearly any spot on the globe.
Some can’t-miss favs:
- Starship Bagels: This James Beard finalist and Schmear of the Year winner has locations Downtown and in North Dallas
- Terry Black’s BBQ and Pecan Lodge: Some of the best BBQ in the state can be found in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood
- Revolver Taco Lounge: Try the No. 4 Taco in Texas, according to Texas Monthly
- Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen: Ten minutes from campus on Lower Greenville, Ngon has Michelin honors but doesn’t break the bank
- Henk’s European Deli & Black Forest Bakery: Watch international soccer matches and pick up some European treats from their quaint market
Campus staples
From dining halls to grab-and-go spots, you’ll find a variety of on-campus eats that satisfy. Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Scalfani’s Bagels and Starbucks are among our favorites on the Hilltop, and there’s much more.
Eat on site or get the Grubhub robot to deliver anywhere on campus.
Bites around the neighborhood
Five-minute walk from campus:
- Olivella’s (Italian)
- Original ChopShop (salads)
- East Hampton Sandwich Co. (sandwiches)
- Foxtrot Market (coffee and snacks)
- Kuby’s Sausage House (German)
- CAVA (Mediterranean)
Take a 10-minute drive or ride DART for chicken wings, tacos, Tex Mex and more in the surrounding neighborhoods.
When the parents are paying:
Parents treating you to a special-occasion splurge? Get dressed up and try one of these fine dining experiences:
- Al Biernat’s (steak house)
- The French Room (French)
- The Mansion Dallas (New American)
- Uchi (Japanese)
- Truluck’s (seafood)
Global Cuisines:
No matter what you are hunting for, you can find it in Dallas, whether it’s a long-running neighborhood haunt or a brand-new restaurant. The city is home to local-approved and award-winning global cuisines, including:
Asian, Asian fusion, Cajun, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin American, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Tex-Mex and Vietnamese.
Budget-friendly dining:
Affordable quick bites at nearby cafes and delis such as Shug’s Bagels, The Corner Market, La Madeleine, Torchy’s Tacos, Mendocino Farms, Sweetgreen and so much more.
Let’s eat!
Join student foodie Carlie Lara ’24 for a delicious adventure through five of Dallas’ distinctive neighborhoods.
MUSTANGS SAY:
In Dallas, I couldn’t live without the food scene! Every week we try some new restaurant in some new neighborhood. There is truly everything here, and it’s a great place to explore.
Blake Gebhardt ’24
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