Arabic Restaurants in Dallas, Texas

Cedar Hill State Park, the closest state park to Dallas, Texas, comprises 1,826 acres of urban nature preserve on the shores of the Joe Pool Reservoir. Outdoor enthusiasts can camp in one of 355 fully equipped campsites, while the park boasts 15 miles of superior mountain-bike trails. After passing your day in the woods, indulge yourself with a meal at a one of Dallas' locally owned Arabic restaurants.

Cafe Istanbul Dallas

Cafe Istanbul Dallas serves "exquisite dishes from Anatolia, Turkey." Outdoor enthusiasts should know at this Arabic restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The staff cares about your health and uses fresh, natural ingredients. Expect home-baked breads and artistically plated entrees on an eclectic collection of hand-painted Turkish ceramic dishes. At Café Istanbul, vegetarians can choose from at least a dozen hot and cold appetizers such as falafel, hummus and acili to create their meals. The first three non-kabob main courses on the menu are Patlicanli Doner, Beyti and Tavuk Sarma. Lunch and dinner served everyday; bar open until 1 a.m. on weekends.

Cafe Istanbul Dallas
5450 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 902-0919
cafe-istanbul.net

Medina Oven & Bar

Medina Oven & Bar serves Moroccan and Mediterranean food in a romantic dining room with a fountain view and exotic Moroccan decor. This stylish Arabic restaurant in Dallas, Texas, is conveniently located in Victory Park. Menu headings include salads, dips and spreads, pizza oven, oven crisp phyllos and grilled skewers. Try a sexy specialty drink like a Marrakesh mint tea martini or Moroccan Mojito. Bar opens everyday at noon; brunch, lunch and dinner.

Medina Oven & Bar
2304 Victory Park Ln
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 979-0003
medinadallas.com

Sahara Restaurant

Sahara Restaurant serves fine Persian food and boasts the biggest lunch buffet in the city. Although Persian and Arabic peoples are two distinct ethnic groups, Persian's lived on the land which is now Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the cuisine is similar. The casual and cozy dining room at this Persian restaurant in Dallas, Texas features a large mosaic wall mural, large windows and tables for parties of up to 18. Kabobs own much of the real estate on this Persian menu. Appetizers include dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves), hummus and taboule. The restaurant has a very limited vegetarian selection. Drive to Sahara Restaurant on the LBJ freeway and use exit 635 for Preston Road North, take a left on Alpha Rd. Lunch buffet 7 days a week.

Sahara Restaurant
5441 Alpha Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 788-1898
sahara.webhop.net

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Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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