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Choosing your Dallas steakhouse according to your zodiac sign

Which sign is Pappas Bros. Steakhouse?

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First of all, what does your horoscope have to do with steak? Well, this is North Texas, and “steak” is the answer to all of life’s most important questions. Second, and more seriously, Mercury retrograde has finally passed, taking it with it all those Mercurial disruptions and difficulties.

To celebrate the planets moving into more positive alignment, may we suggest - you guessed it - a steak dinner? And, to ensure a prosperous season to come, we have consulted the constellations to find the perfect steakhouse for your sign, complete with the ideal order as it is written in the stars.

Aries | Knife
The natural leaders of the Zodiac, Aries are confident and competitive, and they love it when their strengths are recognized. Knife is a natural fit, slicing through the competition to earn many awards and accolades. Rams also love the Lone Star bragging rights that come with Chef John Tesar’s Texas-raised cuts and succulent sides stacked with local ingredients.
Your Order: 44 Farms 10 oz. Coulotte of Beef with Chimichurri Sauce, Avocado Fries & Chipotle Aioli

Taurus | Bob’s Steak & Chop House
Taurus can be counted on for loyalty, reliability, and an affinity for old school luxuries. Bob’s is a can’t miss with bulls, where they can sink into a brass-studded leather seat after a long day and sip a cold drink while they study the well-edited menu. A classic order is always predicted, but don’t go trying to steal their glazed carrot, or just you might get the horns.
Your Order: 18 oz. Prime Ribeye with Smashed Potatoes & Peppercorn Gravy

Gemini | Nick & Sam’s
Gemini’s double-dose of social energy turns any dinner into an occasion. At Nick & Sam’s, they’ll always take a prime table in the dining room, designed for seeing and being seen. And, after blowing kisses to Chef Samir over plates of surf and turf, a sky-high slice of frosted rainbow layer cake will appear - along with plenty of flashing phone cams.
Your Order: 10 oz. Filet Mignon with Tiger Prawns, 7-Layer Rainbow Cake

Cancer | Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
The crab is kind and caring, and never strays from their lucky booth at Del Frisco’s. With a menu to satisfy this sign’s creativity and varied gastronomic moods, the restaurant brand’s storied past also offers plenty of fodder for Cancer’s empathetic side. Come ordering time, anything Oscar is out of the question, of course, but that luscious lobster mac is fair game.
Your Order: 8 oz. Japanese A5 Wagyu, Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

Leo | Al Biernat’s
Leo loves the spotlight, and has the charisma to captivate any audience. They crave the finer things and a bit of Old World cachet, and that all adds up to Al Biernat’s. Making a royal entrance, that mane will turn heads among Al’s servers and guests, but ultimately, the plate always holds the lion’s characteristically carnivorous attention.
Your Order: Oysters Rockefeller, 20 oz. Prime Rib, Skillet Potatoes, Au Jus, Horseradish Cream

Virgo | Chamberlain’s Steakhouse
The perfectionist of the Zodiac appreciates attention to detail. As such, Richard Chamberlain’s longstanding and well-respected venue is Virgo’s choice for a date night or gathering friends and family. This down-to-Earth sign sticks to the classics when it comes time to order, but they also know it’s good for the soul to throw in an occasional twist.
Your Order: Truffle Deviled Eggs, 14 oz. 40-Day Aged Prime NY Strip, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus

Libra | Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Ever the peacemaker, Libra is known for brokering deals, mediating conflict, and providing a harbor of harmony in this storm we call life. But even dedicated diplomats deserve a night out. Locally loved Pappas Bros. provides the ideal balance of old school tradition and elevation, plus an order that doesn’t require well-balanced Libras to choose sides.
Your Order: Filet Dou - Medallions, Two Ways: Jumbo Lump Crab Béarnaise & Port Wine Mushroom with Shrimp

Scorpio | Dakota’s Steakhouse
Passionate Scorpio is also passionately loyal to everything they love. They seek out the romantic, secluded underground dining room at Dakota’s, and typically a table for two. The downtown destination draws Scorpio in with plenty of sharable plates, a mysterious and storied setting, and a 50-foot water feature irresistible to these deep-feeling water signs.
Your Order: Porterhouse 16oz. For Two, Cacio y Pepe Risotto, Creme Brûlée

Sagittarius | Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
The adventurous archers of the Zodiac have much in common with the independent spirits of the West. Naturally, Sagittarius heads to Fort Worth’s famous Cattlemen’s to satisfy their steakhouse cravings in a decidedly un-fancy Stockyards setting. Oh, and it’s no coincidence that this fire sign’s match comes complete with an open flame in the dining room.
Your Order: Dry Aged Tomahawk Chop, 32 oz., Garden Salad, Loaded Baked Potato

Capricorn | III Forks
The Zodiac’s responsible voice of reason, Capricorn respects tradition while holding firm to their own independence. This approachable Earth sign chooses III Forks when it comes time to treat themselves, citing the polished but welcoming atmosphere. And Capricorn’s order? It’s all about the tried-and-true classics, plus a little dash of adventure.
Your Order: Wedge Salad, Steak Frites, Thai Chili Calamari

Aquarius | Nuri Steakhouse
Innovative Aquarians appreciate visionary thinking. Nuri is ideal for these creative individualists, eager for the adventure of Chef Wan Kim’s world of flavors. Seeking out new ideas is this sign’s primary passion, second only to sharing their finds with family and friends. Every visit will be unique, but one thing is for sure: a traditional experience is not in the cards.
Your Order: Yuzu Pear Salad, 8oz. Heartbrand Texas Wagyu Filet, Nuri Steak Sauce, Szechuan Broccolini

Pisces | Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Imaginative Pisces may pursue a career in the arts or another creative field, and they seek out dining experiences that speak to all the senses. For this final sign in the Zodiac, Perry’s is the spot, and an order that that offers a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors. It also goes without saying that any meal with this passionate water sign will include deep-diving conversation.
Your Order: Symphony Kebab, Sweet Sriracha Brussels Sprouts, Orange Vanilla Cream Cheesecake

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Tex-Mex News

Get Tex-Mex and bargain margs at Alexander's Cantina in North Dallas

A Mexican restaurant with a killer happy hour has debuted in North Dallas: Alexander's Cantina & Cocina, a family-owned restaurant and bar, has opened at 4805 Frankford Rd. #105, a space most recently occupied by Casa Don Luis Tex-Mex and before that, a Corner Bakery.

Alexander's is a bigger-and-better spinoff of Alexander's Mex Cuisine, a restaurant opened in Plano in 2023 by Bernardo Garduño and his family, featuring Tex-Mex and street food from his hometown Mexico City.

Garduño worked for many years in the service industry before coming to Dallas in 2015. He crafted Alexander's menu by drawing on his restaurant experience, along with recipes from his mom.

Signature dishes include:

Pambazo — Mexican bread dipped in chili sauce, filled with potatoes, chorizo, and queso, then fried
Alambre — steak, ham, and bacon with onion, peppers, and cheese
Bistek a la Mexicana — steak tips, onion, and bell pepper simmered in a spicy tomato sauce until it turns into a stew

Other crowd-pleasers include chicken mole, brisket tacos, birria, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. They have a big selection of seafood including tacos with salmon and coconut shrimp, plus vegetarian options such as veggie fajitas and spinach enchiladas. One favorite extra: Their chips come not only with salsa but also black bean dip.

The new location has given them room to grow in a way they were unable to do in Plano, Garduño says.

"Plano is doing very well but that location is small, and there was no room to expand," he says. "We did extensive renovations at the Dallas location that included the addition of a bar, as well as room for parties and entertainment, like salsa on Fridays and Saturdays."

The menu at the two locations is basically the same but Dallas has a few new dishes such as mojarra frita, a whole tilapia fried and served with rice, plus carnitas, and a few more tacos, he says.

One item they recently dropped: soft-serve margaritas. Garduño was quick to jump on that early 2026 trend, and Alexander's made many a "soft-serve margarita" list, but the trend turned out to be short-lived.

"It did well for a month, but people went right back to regular margaritas," he says. "Those drinks are fun but they're very sweet. The mix has to be highly sugared in order to get the texture correct. The ingredients and equipment to make it were expensive, which meant we had to charge more for it — $16 as opposed to $10 for our regular margaritas."

Garduño has kept an eye on the trend. "We're not the only place no longer doing it," he says.

Besides, it was not a good fit with Alexander's generous happy hour, featuring $5.50 house margaritas, $6 flavored margaritas, and $4 beer, available from 11 am-6 pm every day at the Plano location, and Sunday-Thursday at Dallas.

"Our happy hour has become one of our trademarks," he says.

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