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.

Goodbye May and hello to the best kind of summer energy! 🌈⁠⁠PRIDE Month is here, and we’re celebrating the people, frien...
05/31/2026

Goodbye May and hello to the best kind of summer energy! 🌈⁠
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PRIDE Month is here, and we’re celebrating the people, friendships, brunches, cocktails, and community that make Encina feel like home week after week.⁠
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Grab your people and come spend June with us.

A little lime. A little sea salt. A lot of people fighting over the last Shish*to. 🌶️ Charred, citrusy, and finished wit...
05/27/2026

A little lime. A little sea salt. A lot of people fighting over the last Shish*to. 🌶️ Charred, citrusy, and finished with sea salt, these are one of those “just one more” kind of dishes that somehow turns into an empty plate every single time.⁠
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Start here next time you’re at Encina.⁠
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Fried Chicken. Family-style sides. Ice Cream Sundaes. 🍗🍨 Our annual Father’s Day Fried Chicken Feast returns Sunday, Jun...
05/26/2026

Fried Chicken. Family-style sides. Ice Cream Sundaes. 🍗🍨 Our annual Father’s Day Fried Chicken Feast returns Sunday, June 21, with a three-course menu built for Dad!⁠
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🥗 First Course:⁠
- Green Salad⁠
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🍗 Second Course:⁠
- Fried Chicken⁠
- Bacon & Tomato Braised Collard Greens⁠
- Hatch Chile Mac n Cheese⁠
- Whipped Potatoes with Sweet Corn Chicken Gravy⁠
- Cornbread with Sorghum Butter⁠
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🍨 Third Course:⁠
- Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundaes⁠
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$50 adults; $25 kids, plus tax and gratuity⁠
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Reservations are officially live through our link below, and tables tend to go quickly for this one.

Reserve yours now: https://tinyurl.com/57cbbwuf

Our Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly is calling! 🍳⁠⁠Layered over cheddar grits with Patty’s salsa and sunny eggs, it’s swe...
05/23/2026

Our Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly is calling! 🍳⁠
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Layered over cheddar grits with Patty’s salsa and sunny eggs, it’s sweet, savory, and exactly how Saturday brunch should taste.⁠⁠
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Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx

Order the Pierogis. Trust us.⁠⁠Chef Matt's Potato & Cheddar Pierogis are crispy, rich, and the kind of bite you keep goi...
05/22/2026

Order the Pierogis. Trust us.⁠
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Chef Matt's Potato & Cheddar Pierogis are crispy, rich, and the kind of bite you keep going back for, filled with caramelized onion and horseradish crema.⁠
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Start here, and your night is sure to only get better. ⁠
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All good stories start with a Martini. 🍸 $10 Martinis every Wednesday at Encina. Shaken or stirred, your call.⁠⁠🍸 The Cl...
05/20/2026

All good stories start with a Martini. 🍸 $10 Martinis every Wednesday at Encina. Shaken or stirred, your call.⁠
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🍸 The Classic: vodka or gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters⁠
🫒 Dirty Martini: vodka or gin, 1888 hand-pressed olive juice⁠
🇲🇽 Mexican Martini: tequila, Cointreau, lime, olive juice, salt⁠
❄️ 50 50 Vesper: vodka, gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon twist⁠
🧅 Gibson: gin, dry vermouth, cocktail onions⁠
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Pick your pour and settle in.

For the ones who want a little bit of everything. 🍽️⁠⁠The Montreal Long Haul stacks Sonoma Duck Leg Confit, Hash Browns,...
05/16/2026

For the ones who want a little bit of everything. 🍽️⁠
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The Montreal Long Haul stacks Sonoma Duck Leg Confit, Hash Browns, Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancake, and Scrambled Eggs into one seriously satisfying plate.⁠
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Order for the table or yourself, we don't judge. 😁

Hallelujah...mid-week Chef's Special Cheeseburger night is here! 😍🍔 ⁠⁠One of Dallas’ top Cheeseburgers (thanks, D Magazi...
05/13/2026

Hallelujah...mid-week Chef's Special Cheeseburger night is here! 😍🍔 ⁠
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One of Dallas’ top Cheeseburgers (thanks, D Magazine!) stacked with cheese, bacon, arugula, pickles, and Creole spread…just $12 every Wednesday.⁠
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Send this to your burger person and join us tonight! ⁠
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Uncomplicated yet adventurous is kind of our thing.⁠⁠Comforting flavors, thoughtful touches, and plates you keep coming ...
05/08/2026

Uncomplicated yet adventurous is kind of our thing.⁠
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Comforting flavors, thoughtful touches, and plates you keep coming back to.⁠
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Encina will be closed this Thursday, May 7, for a special event supporting Brother Bill's Helping Hand.⁠⁠Thank you for y...
05/04/2026

Encina will be closed this Thursday, May 7, for a special event supporting Brother Bill's Helping Hand.⁠
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Thank you for your understanding. We’ll reopen Friday night for dinner service and look forward to seeing you then.

Last call to make Mom’s weekend plans! 💐 We may be fully booked on Sunday (Mother's Day), but a few spots remain for Sat...
05/04/2026

Last call to make Mom’s weekend plans! 💐 We may be fully booked on Sunday (Mother's Day), but a few spots remain for Saturday brunch (May 9). ⁠
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If you’ve been meaning to lock something in, this is your sign.
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Reserve your table now: https://tinyurl.com/3k5rpf44

05/02/2026

Derby Day calls for something a little extra! Join us tomorrow for specialty drinks and the most exciting two minutes in sports. 🏇 The race kicks off just before 6, so come grab a seat and get settled.

Catch us Friday night at Fork & Fire during SAVOR Festival.Chef Matt Balke will be serving Pork Jowl with cherry mustard...
04/30/2026

Catch us Friday night at Fork & Fire during SAVOR Festival.

Chef Matt Balke will be serving Pork Jowl with cherry mustard, jalapeño purée, and toasted coconut alongside an incredible lineup of chefs.

If you’re heading out, come find us!
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There’s just something about a really good dinner in the middle of the week. ⁠⁠Warm, comforting, and exactly what you di...
04/29/2026

There’s just something about a really good dinner in the middle of the week. ⁠
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Warm, comforting, and exactly what you didn’t feel like making at home.⁠
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Join us tomorrow night.
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Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx

04/23/2026

A Dallas date night that actually delivers! ⁠
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🍕 Shared plates⁠
🍷 A bottle to linger over⁠
✨ Our famous Flatbreads⁠
🍰 Dessert to split⁠
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All for $60, every Thursday. Share this with who you’re bringing and reserve your table.⁠
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04/19/2026

When the song matches the moment perfectly...⁠That syrup pour says it all. 🥞😍⁠
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There’s always room for this! 🍓🍰 Warm Pound Cake, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (made specially for Encina), fresh strawberri...
04/17/2026

There’s always room for this! 🍓🍰 Warm Pound Cake, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (made specially for Encina), fresh strawberries, and spiced pecans.⁠
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Chef Matt knows exactly what he’s doing here!

Every great restaurant starts with a story...⁠⁠For Chef Matt Balke, that story begins in Uvalde, Texas. The town where t...
04/11/2026

Every great restaurant starts with a story...⁠
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For Chef Matt Balke, that story begins in Uvalde, Texas. The town where the name Encina was first used and the place that shaped his love for honest, ingredient-driven cooking.⁠
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After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and training under some of Dallas’ most respected chefs, Matt returned to Oak Cliff to build the restaurant he always imagined.⁠
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Come see what everyone has been talking about.

We like to call these a great conversation starter. 😏⁠⁠Because great drinks have a way of turning quick plans into Encin...
04/09/2026

We like to call these a great conversation starter. 😏⁠
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Because great drinks have a way of turning quick plans into Encina nights.⁠
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Check out our full cocktail menu, full of seasonal flavors and thoughtful pours below.⁠
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Cocktail menu: https://tinyurl.com/3aksnywx

Good food brings people together, but the people are what make a place special.⁠⁠Friends, family, neighbors, and plenty ...
04/03/2026

Good food brings people together, but the people are what make a place special.⁠
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Friends, family, neighbors, and plenty of familiar faces.⁠
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Thank you for making Encina part of your nights in Oak Cliff.⁠
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Yeh…we do breakfast tacos. 🌮⁠⁠Goat Guisada Tacos with Fresno chile slaw, cheesy tortillas, avocado, and scrambled eggs. ...
03/29/2026

Yeh…we do breakfast tacos. 🌮⁠
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Goat Guisada Tacos with Fresno chile slaw, cheesy tortillas, avocado, and scrambled eggs. Savory, satisfying, and hard to share.⁠
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Join us for Brunch today from 10 AM to 2 PM.⁠
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If Spring were a cocktail, it would be The Kincaid. 🍋⁠⁠Gin, Suze, St. Germain, Tarragon, and Lemon come together for som...
03/27/2026

If Spring were a cocktail, it would be The Kincaid. 🍋⁠
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Gin, Suze, St. Germain, Tarragon, and Lemon come together for something bright, herbal, and refreshing. One sip and you will see what we mean.

Midweek Martini: (noun) pronounced: mid-week mar-tee-nee 🍸️⁠⁠"A Wednesday ritual involving a properly chilled martini, g...
03/25/2026

Midweek Martini: (noun) pronounced: mid-week mar-tee-nee 🍸️⁠
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"A Wednesday ritual involving a properly chilled martini, good company, and the sudden realization that the week just got a lot better."⁠
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Best practiced at Encina. 😉⁠
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It’s time for food, wine & spring blooms! We’ll be at the Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, March 26, f...
03/23/2026

It’s time for food, wine & spring blooms! We’ll be at the Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, March 26, from 7-9 PM. ⁠
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With 40+ chefs, 125+ wines, and a garden full of 500,000 tulips and spring flowers, this is one event you don’t want to miss!

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yp78644y

For the table or all for yourself. We don't judge! 😉🍓 Our Bread Pudding French Toast is layered with whipped cream, blue...
03/21/2026

For the table or all for yourself. We don't judge! 😉🍓 Our Bread Pudding French Toast is layered with whipped cream, blueberry jam, pecan granola, and toasted coconut. ⁠
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Warm, rich, and just messy enough to remind you that brunch should be fun!

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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