Fuel City

Top choice in Dallas


A short drive from downtown, Fuel City serves up some of Dallas' best tacos in one of its most idiosyncratic locations (it's also a gas station and car wash). Sit out on picnic tables, munching on roast pork and steak-filled tortillas – and do order elotes (cup filled with corn, cheese and paprika) from an adjoining food stand. It's about 1.5 miles south of Dealey Plaza. Check out the friendly donkeys near the parking lot.


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