Old East Dallas

Where The Past Meets The Now In Old East Dallas

Old East Dallas was a city back then but was annexed into Dallas in 1890. Since then, businessmen and innovators came and occupied the shabby warehouses. These turned into venues where people of different backgrounds came together, such as clubs and other social scenes. Today, it is a vibrant community surrounded by several neighborhoods in the east of Dallas, Texas. It holds historical houses like the Aldredge House, which is now a museum with antique furnishings. 

Despite its name, Old East Dallas is where various cultures meet and blend harmoniously. The rich culture is evident in the display of street art in the Deep Ellum district, the renowned craft breweries, and trendy burger spots.

One thing Old East Dallas is famous for is its food and dining, which offers a variety of palatable options. 

Food Spots

For example, Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen has so much to offer if you have a flair for rice and Asian cuisine. They serve exceptional egg rolls, fried to a fun crisp and full of stuffing inside. Great tasting food and drinks are always in generous portions. The tanned wooden tables and interior decorations give a garden vibe which is very relaxing for guests. The store opens at noon and closes at 9:00 PM, with a late closing time on Fridays and Saturdays. Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen is at 1907 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206.

Gemma is another worthy option for all-American taste buds. Its menu features food that uses whatever ingredient is abundant during the season. This menu style ensures the serving of fresh food for the whole year. The bar also serves excellent cocktails, and the blood orange margarita is a must-try. Its comely ambiance makes it a great place to chill with friends or dine with the family. Gemma’s address is 2323 N Henderson Ave, #109, Dallas, TX 75206.

But food is not all there is in Old East Dallas. When it comes to entertainment, it has yet much to offer. There are no boring weekends, no dull moments.

School & Arts

Located at 5601 Sears St, Dallas, TX 75206, Four Day Weekend will fill your literal weekends with laughter and fun. Dubbed as the “Best Entertainment Experience in Texas,” their brilliant and hilarious comedy team is sure to deliver. The place has an old church vibe, perfect for a double date night or chill time with friends. Also, the cast takes suggestions from the audience and delivers an impromptu skit. This unique feature is what attracts most guests. Its ticket price is very reasonable, and there is no minimum drink required.

If you are more into art appreciation, then the Continental Lofts Gallery in Old East Dallas is the place to be. The complex that houses the gallery was built in 1914 and is now a National Historic Site. The gallery conducts art events of various media and genres. It includes art made in oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, charcoals, pastels, and others. The genre spans romanticism, expressionism, surrealism, and abstract. Continental Lofts Gallery also organizes shows showcasing the talents of established artists, rising artists, and students. It is at 3311 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226.

Driving Directions

From Old East Dallas to Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School

Head southeast on N Carroll Ave toward 99 Cents Only Stores and when you reach Santa Ana Tires, turn left onto Worth St your destination will be on the right next to te Buckner Park

From Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School to Peak Preparatory

Head north toward Dove Tree Apartments onto Worth St and turn left when you reach Spanish Villas onto N Fitzhugh, keep going straight, if you need some fuel you will find Valero Gas Station ahead,  turn left just before reaching the Live Oak Community Garden onto Live Oak St

Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Grigsby Ave your destination will be on the right after the Grigsby Ave 

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From Peak Preparatory to Windsor Fitzhugh Apartments

Head to the west on Live Oak St towards Live Oak Rooming House and turn left after passing McAllen Stucco onto N Fitzhugh Ave towards The Fitz Apartments, ahead you will reach Monarch Park, keep going straight and turn right onto Mission Ave your destination will be on the right

From Windsor Fitzhugh Apartments to Sethi Laboratories

Head southwest on Mission Ave toward ChargePoint Charging Station and turn left onto N Fitzhugh Ave until you reach Mariscos La Reyna, turn right onto Capitol Ave until you get to the Bank of America and then turn right onto N Haskell Ave and just after passing the Walford Park, your destination will be on the left

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From Sethi Laboratories to Dallas Theological Seminary

Head southeast on N Haskell Ave. toward Ross at the Haskell -S- NS bus station until you get to the Haskell at Live Oak -E- NS bus stop, then turn right onto Live Oak St and turn left on Apple St towards Turpin Library

From Dallas Theological Seminary to Human Rights Initiative of Tx

Head southwest on Swiss Ave toward Washington Hall apartments until you get to Meadows Dog pank and then turn right onto Liberty St, turn left before you get to Florence St and you will find your destination on the left

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From Human Rights Initiative of Tx to Johson Baylor

Take Liberty St to the south towards Gaston Ave, when you get to Carson’s Village, turn left onto Gaston Ave and keep going for a mile until you get to the Gaston at Washington -N- MB bus stop, then turn right onto N Washington Ave and turn right after passing the 712 Washington Medical Center onto Junius St, turn left when you reach the Roberts Hospital bus stop and your destination will be on the left

From Johson Baylor to Baylor Station

Head southeast toward Worth St and turn right onto Worth St, when you get to Clancy Claudia A turn left onto N Hall St and right onto CBD-Fair Park Link, when you get to the Baylor Station East bus stop turn left onto Junius St and your destination will be on the left

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From Baylor Station to The Medlin Law Firm

Head southwest on Junius St toward the Baylor Station West bus stop and turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Malcolm X Blvd, after passing the Dallas Fire Station 3 turn left onto Gaston Ave and keep going for 0.5 miles till you get to the Gaston at Good Latimer -N- NS bus stop, your destination will be on the left

From Old East Dallas To The Medlin Law Firm

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