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South Dallas FoodieDallas food critic and creator · South Dallas & DFW

11 places · Last updated September 2026

Stephanie’s DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, and southern Dallas-area standbys.

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Ton's Palace, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverage
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A field guide in 11 stops.

Stephanie’s DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, and southern Dallas-area standbys.

Across
5 neighborhoods
For
Chinese · American · Markets & shopping
Updated
September 2026
“Is Ton’s Palace still the best Chinese in the Best Southwest? #dallasfoodblogger #sponsored”South Dallas Foodie
01Ton's Palace, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageTon's Palace02D Restaurant, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageD Restaurant03Farmers Delite, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageFarmers Delite04Sam's Pizza, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageSam's Pizza05Henderson Chicken, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageHenderson Chicken06Big Tony's West Philly Cheesesteaks, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageBig Tony's West Philly Cheesesteaks07The Daiquiri Station, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageThe Daiquiri Station08Dynamite Grill, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageDynamite Grill09Williams Chicken, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageWilliams Chicken10Vamos Pizza, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageVamos Pizza11Campuzano Mexican Food, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageCampuzano Mexican Food

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01Open Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.

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01Ton's Palace, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageChinese · LancasterTon's PalaceIs Ton’s Palace still the best Chinese in the Best Southwest? #dallasfoodblogger #sponsoredOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 02D Restaurant, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageAmerican · WaxahachieD RestaurantCome join us tomorrow night for our monthly sing-along jam at @drestaurant_waxahachie_ featuring my dream boy @tullrea4 ! When I tell you that I have spent every single night since last month dreaming about eating this burger again…Open Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 03Farmers Delite, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageMarkets & shopping · DeSotoFarmers DeliteI made my world famous chicken salad again but this time I put it on a croissant with spring mix leafs and those awesome Jacksonville tomatoes from Farmers Delite 🙌🏼Open Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 04Sam's Pizza, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coveragePizza · Cedar HillSam's PizzaReviewing @samspizzacedarhill (emotional) #foodcritic #dallasfoodblogger #cedarhilltx #pizzareviewOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 05Henderson Chicken, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageChicken · DeSotoHenderson ChickenHeads up Desoto! We have progress on the new @hendersonchicken fish joint! #foodcritic #dallasfoodiesOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 06Big Tony's West Philly Cheesesteaks, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageBurgers & American · DeSotoBig Tony's West Philly CheesesteaksReviewing the bacon cheeseburger from @bigtonysdesoto AND Kentucky Rebel Scum hot sauce from @half_a_pond at the same time 🤘🏼#foodcritic #dallasfoodies #desototxOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 07The Daiquiri Station, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageDrinks & nightlife · DeSotoThe Daiquiri Station🚨IMPORTANT🚨 Reviewing The Daiquiri Station on Hampton in DeSoto. #NoSwaiThisWayOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 08Dynamite Grill, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageBurgers & American · Cedar HillDynamite GrillCome with me to wash my mattress pad and have lunch at @dynamitegrillcedar 🤣💪🏽❤️ #foodcritic #dallasfoodies #explorepage #cedarhilltxOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 09Williams Chicken, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageChicken · DeSotoWilliams ChickenName a better @williamschickenofficial location go ahead I’ll wait. #dallasfoodies #foodcritic #dallasfoodblogger #explorepage #foodiereels #dallaseatsOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 10Vamos Pizza, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coveragePizza · MesquiteVamos PizzaHad some #delicious #newyorkstyle #pizza at @vamospizzamesquite today. The people that own and run the place are super nice. All of the ingredients were #fresh and delicious. The crust was crispy and perfect. I can’t wait to go back and…Open Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter 11Campuzano Mexican Food, from South Dallas Foodie’s Instagram coverageMexican · WaxahachieCampuzano Mexican FoodI love Campuzano’s so much, literally the best Mexican in Waxahachie imo. 10/10 every time. #dallasfoodies #foodcritic #waxahachie @campuzanomexOpen Stephanie’s original post for the full review, order, and context.Open chapter