Guidebook for Rowlett
Food Scene
Best burgers around! They also have subs, philly cheesesteaks, salads, great fries and onion rings. Warning: their portions are huge so you might want to try a kid basket for $6.
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Burger Island
9410 Walnut StBest burgers around! They also have subs, philly cheesesteaks, salads, great fries and onion rings. Warning: their portions are huge so you might want to try a kid basket for $6.
Very good Mexican food but a real hole in the wall- don't expect much from the decor. They have great margaritas in numerous flavors ( my favorite is strawberry/pineapple).
Dos Charros
5201 Rowlett RdVery good Mexican food but a real hole in the wall- don't expect much from the decor. They have great margaritas in numerous flavors ( my favorite is strawberry/pineapple).
Shiny Wok
3526 Lakeview ParkwayVery good Chinese food and they deliver to our house or you can eat in there.
Best NY style pizza in town. Mainly delivery. They also offer calzones, stromboli and pasta dishes. Never ate anything there that wasn't good.
Zuko Pizza Pasta
2300 Rowlett RdBest NY style pizza in town. Mainly delivery. They also offer calzones, stromboli and pasta dishes. Never ate anything there that wasn't good.
The Fatted Calf
112 E Rusk StExcellent food but expensive
Menu is from El Salvador but has a lot of Mexican entrees as well. Best margaritas in town. Over looks Lake Ray Hubbard and has outdoor seating in the warm months. Moderately priced
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Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3715 Greenville AveMenu is from El Salvador but has a lot of Mexican entrees as well. Best margaritas in town. Over looks Lake Ray Hubbard and has outdoor seating in the warm months. Moderately priced
Comes very highly recommended by other Rowlett residents however neither Clay or I eat Greek food so we can;'t comment personally.
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Opa! Greek Taverna
3801 Lakeview ParkwayComes very highly recommended by other Rowlett residents however neither Clay or I eat Greek food so we can;'t comment personally.
Fritzls Euro Grill
3390 Lakeview PkwyGreat German food and a wonderful bakery as well.
Very nice location for sit down Chinese, Japanese and Thai food with wonderful service. They also deliver but it can be very slow during busy times.
Golden Pot
3801 Lakeview PkwyVery nice location for sit down Chinese, Japanese and Thai food with wonderful service. They also deliver but it can be very slow during busy times.
Jason's Deli
5601 President George Bush HwyGood salad bar and good subs and baked potatoes
McAlister's Deli
4305 Lakeview PkwyChain restaurant but has good food
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse
9900 Lakeview ParkwayPricey but good food and sushi
Starbucks
8201 Lakeview PkwyEveryone needs to know where the closest Starbucks is.
Great little British pub with wonderful food and drinks. They have everything from Bangers and Mash to Shepherd's Pie to Guiness Stew to burgers and chicken tenders.
The Londoner - Rockwall
308 N Fannin StGreat little British pub with wonderful food and drinks. They have everything from Bangers and Mash to Shepherd's Pie to Guiness Stew to burgers and chicken tenders.
Amelia's has good tex-mex food and excellent margaritas. Happy hour is from 4-8pm. Moderately priced with good service. Casual and kid friendly.
Amelia's Restaurant
3801 Lakeview PkwyAmelia's has good tex-mex food and excellent margaritas. Happy hour is from 4-8pm. Moderately priced with good service. Casual and kid friendly.
Typical small town diner where everyone knows you by name. Inexpensive breakfast and great Chicken Fried Steak. Only open from 6am-3pm.
Route 66 Classic Diner
206 W Rusk StTypical small town diner where everyone knows you by name. Inexpensive breakfast and great Chicken Fried Steak. Only open from 6am-3pm.
Excellent, inexpensive Italian food that is locally owned and operated. Average price is $8-15 for dinner. Lunch specials are Tuesday-Sat from 11-2 pm and cost $7-10. Closed on Monday. This is Stephanie's favorite restaurant in Rowlett.
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Valentino's Ristorante Itln
2507 Lakeview PkwyExcellent, inexpensive Italian food that is locally owned and operated. Average price is $8-15 for dinner. Lunch specials are Tuesday-Sat from 11-2 pm and cost $7-10. Closed on Monday. This is Stephanie's favorite restaurant in Rowlett.
Locally owned small town diner that offers great breakfasts and homemade pies. Wide variety of comfort food.
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Dalrock Diner
6201 Dalrock RdLocally owned small town diner that offers great breakfasts and homemade pies. Wide variety of comfort food.
Great Mexican food fairly close by. Tuesday offers lunch menu all day long. Voted one of the best Happy Hours in the Dallas area. (Also offers a good chicken fried steak for those who don't like Mexican food).
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Matt's Rancho Martinez
1904 Skillman StGreat Mexican food fairly close by. Tuesday offers lunch menu all day long. Voted one of the best Happy Hours in the Dallas area. (Also offers a good chicken fried steak for those who don't like Mexican food).
Local brewery that offers craft beer and a full bar. Food includes wood fired pizza and an awesome grilled cheese and brisket sandwich.
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Bankhead Brewing Co.
3840 Main StLocal brewery that offers craft beer and a full bar. Food includes wood fired pizza and an awesome grilled cheese and brisket sandwich.
Only open for lunch- get there early you will wait an hour for a BBQ sandwich. No place to sit so all food is "to go"- he closes when he runs out of BBQ and ribs.
Meshack's Bar-B-Que
240 E Avenue BOnly open for lunch- get there early you will wait an hour for a BBQ sandwich. No place to sit so all food is "to go"- he closes when he runs out of BBQ and ribs.
Primo's Tex-Mex Grille
4861 Bass Pro DrGood Mexican food and a full bar. Located close to Lake Ray Hubbard
Essentials
Full service hospital is right around the corner. Name recently changed to Baylor Scott and White-Lake Pointe.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
6800 Scenic DrFull service hospital is right around the corner. Name recently changed to Baylor Scott and White-Lake Pointe.
If you would like an inexpensive massage, check out this place. It's more than your feet, they do your whole body for $39 for an hour.
Foot Palace
6501 Dalrock RdIf you would like an inexpensive massage, check out this place. It's more than your feet, they do your whole body for $39 for an hour.
Great place to get a mani/pedi and sangria, margaritas and pina coladas are included for free with your service.
V.I.P Nails & Spa
3801 Lakeview PkwyGreat place to get a mani/pedi and sangria, margaritas and pina coladas are included for free with your service.
Everything Else
Walmart Supercenter
2501 Lakeview PkwyForget something? Walmart has it.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
850 W Rusk StSmaller version of big Walmart and less than one mile from the house.
Named "Jenny's Donuts" by the locals. Jenny makes the best donuts in town. She is friendly and remembers everyone by name.
Donut Palace
7989 Belt Line RdNamed "Jenny's Donuts" by the locals. Jenny makes the best donuts in town. She is friendly and remembers everyone by name.
Shopping
Our little taste of heaven in Rowlett. Homemade ice cream and unusual British snacks and treats.
The Sweet House, LLC
7001 Rowlett RdOur little taste of heaven in Rowlett. Homemade ice cream and unusual British snacks and treats.
Outdoor shopping mall with lots of stores and eateries.
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Firewheel Town Center
245 Cedar Sage DrOutdoor shopping mall with lots of stores and eateries.
Big outdoor store sitting on Lake Ray Hubbard- has everything from fishing to camping to everything sports related. Lots of fun displays to look at.
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Bass Pro Shops
5001 Bass Pro DrBig outdoor store sitting on Lake Ray Hubbard- has everything from fishing to camping to everything sports related. Lots of fun displays to look at.
Lots of great products for your home. Swedish based furniture and products.
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IKEA
7171 Ikea DrLots of great products for your home. Swedish based furniture and products.
Huge furniture store- always fun to spend the day looking around.
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Nebraska Furniture Mart
5600 Nebraska Furniture Mart DrHuge furniture store- always fun to spend the day looking around.
The biggest flea market in the United States is located about 45 minutes from here. Only open one weekend a month.
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Første mandag handelsdager
800 1st Monday LnThe biggest flea market in the United States is located about 45 minutes from here. Only open one weekend a month.
Third Monday Trade Days
4550 W University DrLocal flea market that is open one weekend a month.
Wonderful grocery store offers about 600 items that you scoop from "bins"- everything from candy, rice, spices, pasta, cereal, dog food, etc. Only get as much as you need. Also Winco is a regular grocery store with meat, deli, bakery, etc.
WinCo
1122 W Centerville RdWonderful grocery store offers about 600 items that you scoop from "bins"- everything from candy, rice, spices, pasta, cereal, dog food, etc. Only get as much as you need. Also Winco is a regular grocery store with meat, deli, bakery, etc.
Getting Around
The Dart light rail system can take you to downtown Dallas, to the zoo, to Ft Worth. Very inexpensive way to travel locally.
Dart - Lake Ray Hubbard Transit Center
6151 Duck Creek DrThe Dart light rail system can take you to downtown Dallas, to the zoo, to Ft Worth. Very inexpensive way to travel locally.
You can call Uber for inexpensive trips around town or to the airport.
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Uber Greenlight
1801 N Lamar StYou can call Uber for inexpensive trips around town or to the airport.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Harbor offers great dining overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard and offers free concerts on the lake on Thursday nights in the summer.
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The Harbor Rockwall
2059 Summer Lee DrThe Harbor offers great dining overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard and offers free concerts on the lake on Thursday nights in the summer.
Parks & Nature
Lake Ray Hubbard
We are about 1.5 miles from the lake.
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveBig local zoo. Can ride the Dart train straight there.