Restaurants in Hurst
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From the moment you pull up, it’s not hard to tell that Don Juan’s Romantic Mexican Food opened in 1966. A certain brand of flashy midcentury Americana lights up every inch of the stucco building, declared a Grand Prairie Significant Landmark by the city's historical commission. Hand-painted signs—one shaped like a gargantuan sombrero—advertise “luncheons” and “dinners.” The menu hasn’t changed much, either: for more than 45 years, the cooks have been making chili, hot sauce, guacamole, and many other ingredients from scratch using the same recipes the founder perfected when the restaurant first opened. Tacos, burritos, and tamales join Tex-Mex favorites such as enchiladas, chili con queso, and taco salad in a deep-fried shell. For dining on the go or on the lam, the restaurant sports a drive-thru (one of the first in town) in addition to a robin’s-egg-blue counter with matching swivel stools.
Whether travelers are freshly arriving in town, meeting a loved one at the airport, or simply gathering evidence for the theory that the landing at Kitty Hawk was faked, Delta Charlie's aims to serve up culinary comfort. Lunch and dinner options such as tortilla soup and the fried texas catfish contribute local flavor, and specialty cocktails made from Bacardi Superior rum, Grey Goose vodka, and Collingwood Canadian whiskey keep spirits high over long layovers. The restaurant's dinner-and-flight packages elevate the traditional date night with an aerial tour of the Dallas skyline.
Spanning more than 8,000 square feet, The Cellar Restaurant & Bar has ample space to fit several dining experiences under one roof. Submerged in the glow of purple backlights and flat-screen TVs, the 40-foot fully stocked bar stretches across one wall and invites patrons to kick back with a beer or specialty drink while socializing with the lively crowd. In the dining room, a more low-key evening rides in on the heels of lunch and dinner menus full of half-pound burgers, flat iron steaks, and cuban sandwiches. Just outside, the canal-facing patio offers shots of fresh air, music, and ample seating amid trees and strings of light bulbs after dark. Many evenings also offer a number of special events, such as Beat the Teach pub trivia. The Cellar also delivers its classic American food to local homes and businesses.
At BoomerJack's Grill & Bar and BoomerJack Wings and Grill, diners feast on spicy and savory dishes, complemented by refreshing drinks and the frequent shouts of cheering sports fans. Appetizers include hand-battered and fried mushrooms, pickles, and the restaurant’s eponymous Boomer chips, freshly sliced jalapeños served with a homemade sauce. Chefs also sculpt a half pound of ground beef into a behemoth of a burger, adorned with aged cheddar or blue cheese crumbles. Lemon pepper or Cajun seasoning spices up a fillet of farm-raised catfish, while grilled peppers and onions top Ray’s sizzling sausage sandwich made from ground filet mignon and pork.
When they opened Miguelito's Mexican Restaurant more than 15 years ago, Michael and Gabby Nevares poured their combined years of management expertise into an eatery focused on fun and flavor. Mexican and American favorites dot the menu, including fish or brisket tacos and queso flameado, a dish of jack cheese lit tableside to melt over shrimp, chorizo, or unpaid parking tickets. American-style chicken-fried steak contrasts with classic house-made tamales or lighter entrees of grilled tilapia with cilantro rice and plantains.
Though Michael passed away in 2004, his spirit lives on at Miguelito's. The man who has rubbed elbows with Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood would surely be proud to see the new M-Lounge area, which opened in 2009. Lit by funky, jeweled chandeliers, the space features six flat-screen TVs, large leather couches, and impressive karaoke equipment. Behind the full tiki-style bar lined with wrought-iron chairs, bartenders mix signature margaritas and pour imported and domestic brews into glasses or adult water balloons.
Bewitching aromas compete for your attention within the colorful confines of Caribbean Grill, where pots of oxtail stew simmer in the kitchen, plates of jerk chicken arrive at the tables, and liberal applications of the house pepper sauce awaken the palate. Tropical curries, Jamaican spices, jerk seasonings, and Scotch-bonnet peppers add island flavor to chicken, goat, oxtail, and fresh fish and shrimp. Housemade guava and cashew juices help extinguish the cuisine's infamous heat.
In the dining room, pool tables provide between-bite entertainment amid purple pillars, yellow ceilings, and painted wall murals. Live reggae bands electrify the stage every Friday night, and diners show off their own vocal muscles during Sunday karaoke sessions. A small grocery store attached to the restaurant even gives patrons the chance to recreate their meals at home or observe how plantains behave in their natural habitat.
