Holiday Eats

Get your 2018 Thanksgiving dinner to go from these Dallas restaurants

For those who don't want to cook.

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You want Thanksgiving dinner, but you don't want to cook and you don't want to go to a restaurant. That leaves you with one choice: Get it to go.

Here are take-out options from restaurants and eateries sure to give you a Thanksgiving meal that's a cut above:

Al Biernat's
Steakhouse has whole turkey with gravy for up to 11 people, $99. Organic free-range turkey with gravy is $190. Family-style sides include garlic smashed potatoes, lobster risotto, creamed spinach, and cranberry sauce. Desserts include cheesecake, coconut cream pie, and pumpkin pie. Place orders by November 19. Pick up November 21 11 am–6 pm. Oak Lawn 214-209-2201, North Dallas 972-239-3400.

Bullion
Downtown Dallas restaurant has 9-inch pumpkin and pecan pies for $30. Order by November 17; a select number will be available for purchase on November 21. Pickup November 20-21 from 7:30 am-10 pm. 972-698-4250 or info@bullionrestaurant.com.

Eatzi's Market & Bakery
European market has ham, turkey breast, and turkey leg, $26-$29. Sides are $16-$22 and serve up to 6, including mashed sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, broccoli rice casserole, green beans, macaroni and cheese, Gruyere spinach gratin, sausage stuffing, cornbread stuffing, and more. Desserts include pumpkin swirl cheesecake and pies including sweet potato chocolate chess, pecan, apple, and pumpkin, serves 6-10, $17-38. Order by November 20, pick up November 21.

Empire Baking Co.
Dallas bakery dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients has pies and baked goods. Pies are $20-$23 and include apple cranberry, pecan, and pumpkin. Breads include cranberry walnut, cranberry paisano, pumpkin, and gingerbread, $7-$12.50. Rolls include challah, soft paisano, molasses wheat, and sweet potato, $6-$6.50 per dozen. Pick up by November 19.

Fairmont Dallas
Turkey to go menu includes field greens salad, brined turkey, green bean casserole, sweet potato gratin, buttermilk mashed potatoes with chives, cornbread stuffing, cranberry orange compote, rolls, cornbread, and choice of two desserts from bourbon pecan pie, apple-cranberry crumble, pumpkin pie, and jumbo chocolate. Order by November 20. Pick-up from 12–5 pm November 21 or 8 am–noon November 22. $140 for 4, or $265 for 8. 214-720-5330 or email lisa.moore2@fairmont.com.

Haywire
Pecan pie is a twist on the beloved southern pecan pie with a crispy cinnamon roll crust and served with caramel sauce. Must be ordered 48 hours in advance. Available November 12- December 24. $40. The Ranch at Las Colinas 972-506-7262, or Haywire 972-781-9473.

Jack’s Kitchen
Lakewood Southern restaurant has holiday sides for pre-order and pick up through December 23. 972-685-6753 or email kitchentexas@gmail.com.

Marie Gabrielle Restaurant
Special carry-out turkey dinner serves up to 10, with turkey, rolls, salad, choice of 4 sides from cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, whipped potatoes, green bean casserole, glazed sweet potatoes, spinach Gruyere au gratin, baked mac and cheese; and choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Sides are also available a la carte in small (serves 5) and large (serves 10). Order by November 19; pick up November 20-21. www.marie-gabrielle.com/mgthanksgiving.

Mimi's Cafe
Traditional holiday meal serves 8-10 with turkey, cornbread stuffing, candied-pecan mashed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, apple cranberry orange relish, gravy, two carrot nut loaves, a whole pumpkin pie, and a whole pecan pie. $105. Just the sides include everything but the turkey and dessert. $50. A brunch menu features croissants or muffins, mixed fruit, and single-serving Lorraine or Florentine quiches. $42 for 7 or $84 for 12. Pumpkin and pecan pies are $17-$18. Must order 24 hours ahead. www.mimiscafe.com.

Soulman's Bar-B-Que
Family holiday meal includes smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, and cranberry sauce. Served 8-10 people, $100. Holiday catering menu includes smoked turkey, boneless smoked turkey, smoked ham, spiral sliced ham, brisket, and pulled pork. $13-$15 per person. Buttermilk or pecan pies are $15. Available at all 21 locations. For ordering info, go to www.soulmans.com.

SusieCakes
Holiday pies in pumpkin, apple crumble, and pecan are available in 6- or 9-inch versions. Baked goods include pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting; cranberry orange cake three-layer cake; and frosted sugar cookies in a turkey or pumpkin pie slice shape. Must order by November 18. Pick up on November 21.

Ten50 BBQ
Richardson barbecue spot has brisket, turkey breast, spiral ham, and pork, serving 6 to 15, depending on selection, with prices ranging from $18 per pound to $145 for a whole beef tenderloin. Sides including brisket beans, five-cheese mac, green beans, potato salad, slaw, and cornbread stuffing, are available in half pans serving 15-20 people. for $42. Peach cobbler, banana pudding, and chocolate or Key lime pie, $40-$55. Must order 48 hours in advance. Available through December 24.

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Deep Ellum News

Mexican 'vibe' restaurant from California to open in Deep Ellum Dallas

Mama Por Dios

A buzzy concept from California is coming to Dallas: Mama Por Dios, a Mexican restaurant chain known for its vibe, will open its first location in Texas in Deep Ellum in the Epic development at 2525 Elm St., taking over the former La Neta space, which shuttered in May.

According to a spokesperson, the restaurant will open in early to mid-January.

Mama Por Dios was founded in Southern California in 2020 by chef Misael Guerrero, who famously got his start selling Mexican sushi out of his garage.

Since those early days, he's gone on to form a restaurant empire called Emme Group, with concepts that include Los Amores de Julia, El Rincon de Los Dolidos, and Culichi Town, a lower-priced chain known for Sinaloa-style Mexican sushi & seafood, which has a local presence: It opened a location in Mesquite in 2022.

Mama Por Dios — which translates to "Mother of God" — describes itself as modern Mexican, offering a unique blend of steakhouse, sushi bar, and seafood. The menu includes favorites like tacos and enchiladas, alongside luxe dishes like lobster with spaghetti, lobster enchiladas, and a surf & turf featuring a lobster tail balanced atop a skirt steak. Prices range from $18 for birria tacos to $48 for a bacon-wrapped filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

But they also have a showy side that includes flamboyant presentations such as the bacon-wrapped shrimp which come strung on clothespins; or the trompito al pastor, served on a personal spit, as well as servers who walk around with shots while dancing with patrons.

There's a Gold Burger for $65 featuring Prime beef on a brioche bun garnished with 24k gold leaf, and a similarly gilded tomahawk steak for $400 that brings to mind the good old days of Salt Bae. Decor is swanky with low lighting, and there'll be a serious brunch offering on weekends.

Cocktails such as the Al Agua Pato — served in a mini bathtub with a rubber ducky — are made for Instagram. They offer margarita and mezcalita flights with flavors such as mango, tamarindo, and strawberry, and intriguing sips like Carajillo, a Spanish cocktail with Licor 43, espresso, and 43 different fruit, citrus, aromatic, and herbal ingredients.

There’s also a $20 per-person minimum spend, and the menu comes with a warning that everything is cooked to order — meaning some dishes may take 30 to 40 minutes. For many diners, waiting will surely be part of the experience.

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