Encina Dallas
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Uncomplicated yet adventurous comfort food in Bishop Arts. Family-owned, neighborhood-loved since 2020. Craft cocktails & seasonal Texas flavors.
Encina is a neighborhood gem in Dallas's 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. Since opening in October 2020, we've cultivated a "Cheers-like" atmosphere where regulars become family. Our culinary approach starts with q
06/14/2026
Manifesting this exact Father’s Day energy at Encina next weekend. 🍗🍨 Father’s Day reservations are officially open and we highly recommend grabbing your spot early because we will fill up.
A table full of Fried Chicken, a DIY Sundae Bar, and spending Sunday with your favorite people sounds pretty good to us.
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RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/57cbbwuf
06/11/2026
It’s on our dinner and brunch menu for a reason. 🥗
Mixed Greens with lardons, blue cheese, Green Goddess dressing, and Chef Matt’s homemade pecan granola somehow manages to be rich, fresh, crunchy, and craveable all at once.
Order it once and you’ll understand.
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06/09/2026
Know a dad who loves a DIY Sundae Bar and Fried Chicken? 🍗🍨 Our Annual Father’s Day Fried Chicken Feast returns Sunday, June 21, with Hatch Chile Mac n Cheese, Whipped Potatoes, Collard Greens, Cornbread with Sorghum Butter, and a build-your-own Sundae situation we fully support.
We only have a few spots remaining, and we will sell out. Reservations are now open: https://tinyurl.com/57cbbwuf
05/31/2026
Goodbye May and hello to the best kind of summer energy! 🌈
PRIDE Month is here, and we’re celebrating the people, friendships, brunches, cocktails, and community that make Encina feel like home week after week.
Grab your people and come spend June with us.
05/27/2026
A little lime. A little sea salt. A lot of people fighting over the last Shish*to. 🌶️ Charred, citrusy, and finished with sea salt, these are one of those “just one more” kind of dishes that somehow turns into an empty plate every single time.
Start here next time you’re at Encina.
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05/26/2026
Fried Chicken. Family-style sides. Ice Cream Sundaes. 🍗🍨 Our annual Father’s Day Fried Chicken Feast returns Sunday, June 21, with a three-course menu built for Dad!
🥗 First Course:
- Green Salad
🍗 Second Course:
- Fried Chicken
- Bacon & Tomato Braised Collard Greens
- Hatch Chile Mac n Cheese
- Whipped Potatoes with Sweet Corn Chicken Gravy
- Cornbread with Sorghum Butter
🍨 Third Course:
- Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundaes
$50 adults; $25 kids, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations are officially live through our link below, and tables tend to go quickly for this one.
Reserve yours now: https://tinyurl.com/57cbbwuf
05/23/2026
Our Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly is calling! 🍳
Layered over cheddar grits with Patty’s salsa and sunny eggs, it’s sweet, savory, and exactly how Saturday brunch should taste.
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Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx
05/22/2026
Order the Pierogis. Trust us.
Chef Matt's Potato & Cheddar Pierogis are crispy, rich, and the kind of bite you keep going back for, filled with caramelized onion and horseradish crema.
Start here, and your night is sure to only get better.
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05/20/2026
All good stories start with a Martini. 🍸 $10 Martinis every Wednesday at Encina. Shaken or stirred, your call.
🍸 The Classic: vodka or gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters
🫒 Dirty Martini: vodka or gin, 1888 hand-pressed olive juice
🇲🇽 Mexican Martini: tequila, Cointreau, lime, olive juice, salt
❄️ 50 50 Vesper: vodka, gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon twist
🧅 Gibson: gin, dry vermouth, cocktail onions
Pick your pour and settle in.
05/16/2026
For the ones who want a little bit of everything. 🍽️
The Montreal Long Haul stacks Sonoma Duck Leg Confit, Hash Browns, Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancake, and Scrambled Eggs into one seriously satisfying plate.
Order for the table or yourself, we don't judge. 😁
05/13/2026
Hallelujah...mid-week Chef's Special Cheeseburger night is here! 😍🍔
One of Dallas’ top Cheeseburgers (thanks, D Magazine!) stacked with cheese, bacon, arugula, pickles, and Creole spread…just $12 every Wednesday.
Send this to your burger person and join us tonight!
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05/08/2026
Uncomplicated yet adventurous is kind of our thing.
Comforting flavors, thoughtful touches, and plates you keep coming back to.
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05/04/2026
Encina will be closed this Thursday, May 7, for a special event supporting Brother Bill's Helping Hand.
Thank you for your understanding. We’ll reopen Friday night for dinner service and look forward to seeing you then.
05/04/2026
Last call to make Mom’s weekend plans! 💐 We may be fully booked on Sunday (Mother's Day), but a few spots remain for Saturday brunch (May 9).
If you’ve been meaning to lock something in, this is your sign.
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Reserve your table now: https://tinyurl.com/3k5rpf44
Derby Day calls for something a little extra! Join us tomorrow for specialty drinks and the most exciting two minutes in sports. 🏇 The race kicks off just before 6, so come grab a seat and get settled.
04/30/2026
Catch us Friday night at Fork & Fire during SAVOR Festival.
Chef Matt Balke will be serving Pork Jowl with cherry mustard, jalapeño purée, and toasted coconut alongside an incredible lineup of chefs.
If you’re heading out, come find us!
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04/29/2026
There’s just something about a really good dinner in the middle of the week.
Warm, comforting, and exactly what you didn’t feel like making at home.
Join us tomorrow night.
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Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx
A Dallas date night that actually delivers!
🍕 Shared plates
🍷 A bottle to linger over
✨ Our famous Flatbreads
🍰 Dessert to split
All for $60, every Thursday. Share this with who you’re bringing and reserve your table.
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When the song matches the moment perfectly...That syrup pour says it all. 🥞😍
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04/17/2026
There’s always room for this! 🍓🍰 Warm Pound Cake, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (made specially for Encina), fresh strawberries, and spiced pecans.
Chef Matt knows exactly what he’s doing here!
04/11/2026
Every great restaurant starts with a story...
For Chef Matt Balke, that story begins in Uvalde, Texas. The town where the name Encina was first used and the place that shaped his love for honest, ingredient-driven cooking.
After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and training under some of Dallas’ most respected chefs, Matt returned to Oak Cliff to build the restaurant he always imagined.
Come see what everyone has been talking about.
04/09/2026
We like to call these a great conversation starter. 😏
Because great drinks have a way of turning quick plans into Encina nights.
Check out our full cocktail menu, full of seasonal flavors and thoughtful pours below.
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Cocktail menu: https://tinyurl.com/3aksnywx
04/03/2026
Good food brings people together, but the people are what make a place special.
Friends, family, neighbors, and plenty of familiar faces.
Thank you for making Encina part of your nights in Oak Cliff.
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03/29/2026
Yeh…we do breakfast tacos. 🌮
Goat Guisada Tacos with Fresno chile slaw, cheesy tortillas, avocado, and scrambled eggs. Savory, satisfying, and hard to share.
Join us for Brunch today from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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03/27/2026
If Spring were a cocktail, it would be The Kincaid. 🍋
Gin, Suze, St. Germain, Tarragon, and Lemon come together for something bright, herbal, and refreshing. One sip and you will see what we mean.
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614 W. Davis Street
Dallas, TX
75208
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 2pm |