Your search for a superlative sandwich in Dallas—bánh mì at Sandwich Hag, TJ’s buttery lobster roll, the Italian sub from Jimmy’s Food Store—starts right here.
The best sandwich is , arguably , the one in your hand . But there ’s a wide disruption between that homemade PB&J and the gourmet mental synthesis from Dallas eating house and markets . It ’s an exciting sentence to be a sandwich feeder . Dozens merit your tending , but to keep your to - wipe out list realizable , these are 10 of the best sandwiches in Dallas right now .
Meatball Sandwich at the Georgie Butcher Shop
KnoxGeorgie by Curtis Stone is a luxe dinner party spot with prices to match , but its nextdoor butcher shop class permit you seek a multifariousness of sandwiches and grab - and - go item in a more nonchalant setting . Do n’t miss the Meatball Sandwich : jalapeño - cheddar bread hugs perfectly cooked meatballs , while marinara , Basil of Caesarea pesto , and Parmesan cheeseflower tie it all together .
Beer Battered Cod Sandwich at Loro
East Dallas and AddisonLoro ’s cod sandwich might be the platonic ideal of a deep-fried Pisces the Fishes sandwich . The Pisces is fond , flaky , and surrounded by laconic batter that lark about a mild beef of turmeric and curry , and it ’s all topped with yuzu - spike 1000 island medical dressing , sweet-smelling cucumber vine fix , and caraway slaw . It ’s crunchy , savory , and hard to put down .
Corned Beef Reuben at Ramble Room
Snider PlazaDon’t be afraid to get your hands dirty in this well-favoured dining way . Go ahead and regularise the Reuben , which pairs corned squawk with marble rye and tops the function with Swiss cheese , sauerkraut , and 1000 island dressing . The decadent meat is tempered by the tangy ’ kraut and dressing , and the side of crispy , seasoned fries are no reconsideration .
Bánh Mì at Sandwich Hag
The CedarsJames Beard Best Chef Texas candidate Reyna Duong run one of the most interesting operations in town , where she sling bánh mì sandwiches and Vietnamese coffees out of a tiny blank space in the Cedars district . The bánh mì include topically baked baguettes dressed with roasted garlic garlic sauce propagate , pickled carrots and daikon , jalapeños , cilantro , cucumbers , and your choice of fill : pork blimp , grill pork , ginger chicken , tofu , or fried eggs . You ca n’t go improper , but pork is always a crowd - pleaser .
Chopped Cheese at Hustle Town
Various locationsThe chopped high mallow is a regional specialty and New York bodega favorite that puts freshly griddle ground beef and cheese on a roll . you could see the mussy and satisfying autotype at Hustle Town , a rove mathematical process that pop up at brewery around townsfolk . Chef Desmon Coleman ’s adaptation enlists a brisket - brusque costa - chuck beef blend , Zavala BBQ ’s fajita seasoning , and a potato roll . It ’s everything you want in a chopped Malva sylvestris . ( Other good examples can be found at Picadera , a Dominican soda pop - up with NYC bodega roots , and Shug ’s , the popular bagel joint on Mockingbird . )
MotherClucker at Palmer’s Hot Chicken
LakewoodNashville - style hot chicken has in full encroach upon the city , and even before it took clutches , fry poulet sandwich were ubiquitous . We ’re not complaining . One of the sound is Palmer ’s , a blistering chicken articulation that serves a decadent sandwich called the MotherClucker . Fried chicken is spiced to your preference , from “ beginner ” to “ napalm ” , and it sits on a bed of pimento cheese with a best of hole to skip through the fried and cheesy profuseness .
Lobster Roll at TJ’s Seafood Market
Preston Royal and Oak LawnThis is n’t your average Maine - style version wherein cold lobster is tossed with mayonnaise and stuffed into bread . TJ ’s channels Connecticut and enlists a generous percentage of ardent , butter - sauteed tail and claw meat to make its lobster roll . The lobster is enlivened with garlic and thyme , then served on a warm , pantry brioche roll that take two workforce .
Italian Sub at Jimmy’s Food Store
East DallasJimmy ’s is stock with fresh pasta and fixed pizza , imported canned love apple and Italian wine . But you could’t — or should n’t , rather — leave this iconic Italian market place without at least one sandwich in your hands . The Muffuletta , Meatball , and Roast Pork are all all right choices , but the Italian Sub stuff with mortadella , capicola , soppressata , pepperoni , and provolone is the holy grail of Jimmy ’s sandwiches . Start there , then take in them all .
French Dip at Commissary
DowntownThis downtown coffee shop , grocery , and coffee shop is carry with morning and midday essentials . That include the French Dip , a sandwich that see shaved beef , caramelized onion , and dijon leaf mustard placed atop a fresh baguette , with a little dish aerial of jus serve on the side . In this case , that mean rich and spicy pho broth that ’s have in mind for dipping but good enough to drink .
The Toddfather at Cattleack BBQ
North DallasNamed for owner Todd David , the Toddfather is a big , mussy , heap of a sandwich that ’s loaded with a day ’s worth of protein . Some of the country ’s skillful brisket , pull pork barrel , and sausage balloon are piled onto a roll and topped with homemade coleslaw and barbecue sauce . Clear your schedule before comer because you ’ll need the full afternoon to recover .
The Motherclucker at Palmer’s Hot Chicken|Photo by Kathy Tran, courtesy of Palmer’s Hot Chicken
Photo by Kathy Tran, courtesy of The Ramble Room
Photo courtesy of Hustle Town
Photo courtesy of TJ’s
Photo courtesy of Commissary
