Encina Dallas

Encina Dallas 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

uality-focal ingredients supported by fresh elements from local farmers. Chef Matt, a CIA graduate who trained under James Beard Award-winner Sharon Hage, creates dishes that honor simplicity and thoughtful execution. Our beverage program follows suit with approachable cocktails and a curated wine selection. Whether you're visiting for dinner, Sunday brunch, or happy hour, Encina offers a dining experience that's both familiar and exciting—like coming home to a meal prepared with love and expertise. We're proud of our team and the relationships we've built with our guests. Welcome to our table.

Table Pancakes (noun) */ˈtābəl ˈpanˌkāks/⁠⁠The first thing you order at Encina brunch. ⁠⁠Placed in the middle of the tab...
07/19/2026

Table Pancakes (noun) */ˈtābəl ˈpanˌkāks/⁠
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The first thing you order at Encina brunch. ⁠
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Placed in the middle of the table so everyone gets a bite before the rest of the meal arrives (if you're lucky)...⁠
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Light, bright, and anything but ordinary.⁠⁠Our Crispy Catfish is served with avocado, grapefruit, fresh herbs, and lemon...
07/17/2026

Light, bright, and anything but ordinary.⁠
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Our Crispy Catfish is served with avocado, grapefruit, fresh herbs, and lemon for a dish that balances crispy, citrusy, and refreshing in every bite.⁠
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Perfect for summer nights at Encina.⁠
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$12 Cheeseburgers. $10 Midweek Martinis. Need we say more?⁠⁠Tap the share airplane and send this to the first person who...
07/15/2026

$12 Cheeseburgers. $10 Midweek Martinis. Need we say more?⁠
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Tap the share airplane and send this to the first person who pops up. Congratulations, they now owe you a cheeseburger.⁠
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Good news: our Pancake Mix is back in stock at the restaurant. 🥞⁠⁠A few years ago, we were lucky enough to win H-E-B's Q...
07/14/2026

Good news: our Pancake Mix is back in stock at the restaurant. 🥞⁠
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A few years ago, we were lucky enough to win H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best, and since then, our pancake mix has found its way onto shelves in select HEB stores across Texas.⁠
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But if your local HEB is sold out, we've got you covered.⁠
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Swing by Encina and pick up a bag to bring a little Oak Cliff brunch magic home with you.⁠
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Pro tip: grab two. One for now, one for when the first bag mysteriously disappears.

The brunch order you won't find anywhere else. 🌮 Our Goat Guisada Tacos are loaded with tender goat guisada, scrambled e...
07/12/2026

The brunch order you won't find anywhere else. 🌮 Our Goat Guisada Tacos are loaded with tender goat guisada, scrambled eggs, avocado, Fresno chile slaw, and cheesy tortillas for a brunch dish that's equal parts comfort food and Encina original.⁠
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Grab your reservations now. Brunch fills up fast.⁠
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Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx

Two sunny eggs. Crispy pork belly. Cheddar grits underneath.⁠⁠If brunch is your favorite meal of the week, this is why: ...
07/11/2026

Two sunny eggs. Crispy pork belly. Cheddar grits underneath.⁠
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If brunch is your favorite meal of the week, this is why: our Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly.⁠
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Sundays don't get much better than this.⁠
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Thursdays are Flatbread Night at Encina. 🍕🍷⁠⁠Every Thursday, enjoy our signature flatbreads for just $12 plus half-price...
07/09/2026

Thursdays are Flatbread Night at Encina. 🍕🍷⁠
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Every Thursday, enjoy our signature flatbreads for just $12 plus half-price wines by the glass.⁠
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Whether you're meeting friends, planning a casual date night, or looking for an excuse to skip cooking, we've got dinner covered.⁠
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Built for sharing. Ordered for yourself. 😉 Our Mezze Platter brings together creamy hummus, labneh, fried olives, za'ata...
07/08/2026

Built for sharing. Ordered for yourself. 😉 Our Mezze Platter brings together creamy hummus, labneh, fried olives, za'atar cucumbers, pickled padrons, and warm fried bread for dipping, sharing, and inevitably ordering again.⁠
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07/04/2026

Here's your weekend plan:⁠
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☀️ Sleep in⁠
🚗 Drive to Oak Cliff⁠
🥂 Start with a brunch cocktail (or two)⁠
🥞 Order Table Pancakes⁠
🍳 Settle in at Encina⁠
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Sounds pretty perfect to us. Reservations through our bio link. ⁠
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🧨 A friendly reminder that we'll be open for brunch tomorrow, but closed for dinner service.⁠
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Photos like this are a reminder of why we're here in the first place. 🥹 When Chef Matt and Corey opened the restaurant, ...
07/01/2026

Photos like this are a reminder of why we're here in the first place. 🥹 When Chef Matt and Corey opened the restaurant, they envisioned a place where friends and family could gather around great food and create lasting memories.⁠
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Seeing moments like this reminds us that vision is alive and well. ❤️ Thank you for making Encina part of your story.⁠
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Before the fireworks, there's brunch! 🇺🇸⭐️🧨⁠⁠Join us this Saturday, July 4, for Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancakes, brunch ...
06/29/2026

Before the fireworks, there's brunch! 🇺🇸⭐️🧨⁠
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Join us this Saturday, July 4, for Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancakes, brunch cocktails, and a slow start to the holiday weekend. We'll be closed for dinner later that day.

Pro tip: order one croissant per person. 🥐🍫 Our Butter and Chocolate Croissants have a way of disappearing fast.⁠⁠Consid...
06/28/2026

Pro tip: order one croissant per person. 🥐🍫 Our Butter and Chocolate Croissants have a way of disappearing fast.⁠
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Consider yourself warned.

Brunch cocktails? Pull up! 🍸️🥂🍹⁠⁠Whether you're starting with our Seasonal Mimosa, ordering an Espresso Martini, or taki...
06/27/2026

Brunch cocktails? Pull up! 🍸️🥂🍹⁠
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Whether you're starting with our Seasonal Mimosa, ordering an Espresso Martini, or taking your time with a Strawberry Aperol Spritz, we've got something worth raising a glass to.⁠
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And if you're skipping the alcohol, we've got you covered there too with zero-proof options like our Watermelon Rhapsody, Peach Buck, and Cactus Jill.⁠
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Weekend brunch is calling!⁠
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A slice of flatbread in one hand. A glass of wine in the other. It's called balance! 🍕🍷 Sounds like a pretty good Thursd...
06/25/2026

A slice of flatbread in one hand. A glass of wine in the other. It's called balance! 🍕🍷 Sounds like a pretty good Thursday to us.⁠
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Join us for Flatbread Night and enjoy $12 Flatbreads and half-price wines by the glass every Thursday.

06/25/2026

We love being added to your "Places to Try in Dallas" list. 🥰 Whether you're an Oak Cliff local, visiting friends, or in town for the summer soccer matches, we're honored to be one of your stops. ⁠
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Take a peek at the menu below and start planning your first visit.⁠
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Menu: https://tinyurl.com/e8snafyc

One bite of our Everything Bagel and suddenly ordering just one for the table doesn't seem like enough.⁠⁠Smoked salmon r...
06/21/2026

One bite of our Everything Bagel and suddenly ordering just one for the table doesn't seem like enough.⁠
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Smoked salmon rillettes, deviled egg purée, and labneh come together for a savory brunch starter that's worth sharing (or not 😉).⁠
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What’s a dad’s favorite part of Father’s Day? The Sundae best. 🍦👏😉 Father’s Day reservations at Encina are almost gone, ...
06/18/2026

What’s a dad’s favorite part of Father’s Day? The Sundae best. 🍦👏😉 Father’s Day reservations at Encina are almost gone, and this is your reminder to lock in your table for Fried Chicken, Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese, and our DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar on Sunday, June 21.⁠
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Reserve now: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx

The appetizer everyone ends up talking about.⁠⁠Our Wagyu Beef Cheek Pastrami pairs smoky, tender beef with Granbury Gold...
06/17/2026

The appetizer everyone ends up talking about.⁠
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Our Wagyu Beef Cheek Pastrami pairs smoky, tender beef with Granbury Gold Pimento Cheese and sweet tea gastrique for a bite that's rich, balanced, and unmistakably Southern.⁠
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Save this one for your next visit to Encina.
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Reserve your table: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx

Address

614 W. Davis Street
Dallas, TX
75208

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19453063067

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