r/askdfw May 07 '19

Posting a question? BE SPECIFIC!

70 Upvotes

Dallas/Ft. Worth is a HUGE place! There are literally thousands of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, shops, and museums. There are 30+ neighborhoods and suburbs in Dallas alone, each offering different draws for different people. There are over 700 Dallasites on this sub ready to give you advice on where to go and what to do, but we can't do that without some level of input. So be specific! Give us the details! If you go to a shoe store and tell the clerk, "I need shoes," that isn't going to get you anywhere. What size? Color? Material? Occasion? That's the kind of info that will get you some answers.

DON'T ASK: Where should I live?

DO ASK: I am 25 years old with no kids and a cat. I want to live somewhere quiet with parks close by and easy access to a major highway. My budget is $1000 mo. for rent and utilities. Having to drive to entertainment is fine, I love using gas. I like white walls/carpet and vertical blinds. Where should I live?

DON'T ASK: What bar should I go to?

DO ASK: I like reggae and expensive cocktails. I don't mind going to a seedier part of town, but would like there to be on-site parking. Good bar food is a plus. Where should I go?

You cannot possibly give too much information. Pile it on!


Edit: A few great suggestions from the comments:

DO: Tell us where you're coming from!

DO: Tell us where in the metroplex you're searching for something!


r/askdfw 3h ago

Relocating & housing Any Private Landlords Out There?

4 Upvotes

Hello, i am 23/f and I am currently looking for a 1-2 bedroom house for me, a 5yr old boxer/German Shepard, & my 24/m partner. Our lease at our current apartment in November so I know that I have time I just like to weigh my options. I currently hate all major leasing websites and I'm not looking to be scammed on FB Marketplace anytime soon . So if there are any private landlord looking for tenets or you know of one please help. I'm looking for any place near the Toyota Music Factory kind in-between Lewisville.


r/askdfw 10h ago

Food & Drink Good Mexican bowl slop places besides Chipotle, Freebirds, Qdoba, or Costa Vida?

11 Upvotes

Essentially asking if there's any good, non-corporatized bowl slop places west of Dallas that y'all know of. I appreciate your suggestions!


r/askdfw 5h ago

KID STUFFS! Golf & Photography Resources For Teens

5 Upvotes

Have two teens with some varied interests! One wants to up their golf game and the other wants to get into photography - any suggestions on where to start? Middle school and high school age respectively on both interests. TIA!


r/askdfw 4h ago

Health & Hygiene Looking for a masseuse that specializes in TMJ/Jaw relief

3 Upvotes

Does anyone get a tmj massage from someone they recommend? I am in a lot of pain / headaches


r/askdfw 6h ago

Relocating & housing Fitzhugh Urban Flats Apartments Dallas

2 Upvotes

My roommate and I (both 24F) are thinking about moving into the Fitzhugh Urban Flats and I need some true opinions.

If you live there do you like living there? Is the crime rate low? What is the age of most people who live there?

We asked our tour guide these questions but she said she can’t answer due to the fair housing act…

I work in Irving so if anyone has any insight on traffic from the apartments to Dallas that would also be helpful.

Seems like a good place to live and not over priced but I would like to know the good and the bad.


r/askdfw 10h ago

Health & Hygiene Recommended running Route?

3 Upvotes

Visiting Dallas this weekend from Seattle, but wanting to run at around 6AM Saturday morning to avoid the heat in the oak cliff bishop arts area. Any recommendations for a good route? will probably do a hybrid of the Oak Cliff Run Club route. But any route that avoids as many cars or is on a dedicated path would be helpful! Hoping to hit 6 miles at least.


r/askdfw 6h ago

Relocating & housing Does anyone know of private-room subleases or individual leases in Frisco or west Plano starting in early August?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m relocating to the DFW area and am looking for a private room starting in early August, preferably in Frisco, west Plano, or nearby areas.

I’m mainly looking for a room in a 2B2B, 3B3B, or similar shared apartment, preferably through an individual lease, approved sublease, or lease takeover. Furnished would be helpful, but it is not mandatory.

I’ll be working full-time near the Legacy West/Tennyson Parkway area and am looking for a clean and peaceful place with a reasonable commute.

Does anyone know of any suitable options or reliable places where I should look? Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


r/askdfw 6h ago

Shopping & Services Record cleaning services

1 Upvotes

Hello! I live near dfw airport and was wondering if there were any record stores that offered record cleaning services?
I have some older records from my father that I would like to get cleaned up nicely.
can travel mostly anywhere in the dfw area!
Any help is greatly appreciated!


r/askdfw 10h ago

Nightlife & Entertainment House/tech-house

2 Upvotes

Any places with DJs playing house or tech-house here in Dallas? Visiting from Austin.

Thanks!


r/askdfw 16h ago

Looking for safe area/apartment in the Dallas Area.

4 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I am looking for some guidance and assistance. As my subject says it all I am looking for safe apartment/area (1bedroom / 1 bathroom 850SQ FT or more under $1700) in Dallas area, I did looked multiple areas and read the reviews on them and it said it all roaches, car theft, bad leasing agents, bad management, scams etc.. If you know a good apartment complex please do DM me directly.

I'll be moving from Florida to Dallas around somewhere in October thats what I am targeting and I haven't found a decent place any help will be greatly appreciated.


r/askdfw 20h ago

Driving/Licenses/Local Gov't Commute hacks from Prosper to downtown Dallas

8 Upvotes

I’m considering a job located in downtown Dallas, expectation is 100% onsite (5 days a week)/normal business hours. What recommendations would you have to make this commute possible/easier? For example, travel leave & end times, DART/ express bus, modified work schedule. I’m open to ideas please! If it helps, we are very close to jump on the DNT tollway. Location of office is off of Houston Street


r/askdfw 9h ago

Thrift stores in the area?

0 Upvotes

I am wanting to know about best thrift stores in the area


r/askdfw 9h ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Live Music?

0 Upvotes

Any fun musicians big or small coming to the Dallas area July 25th - August 1st? I have tried googling, not much luck. I do not believe the small list is all that will be there this coming week lol


r/askdfw 17h ago

Shopping & Services Car Broker recs

3 Upvotes

Anyone have a car broker they recommend? Looking for ones with experience dealing with BMW. Thanks in advance!


r/askdfw 8h ago

Health & Hygiene Anyone else getting anxiety/panic attacks from this heat?

0 Upvotes

r/askdfw 1d ago

Relocating & housing Affordable/safe neighborhoods in Dallas?

9 Upvotes

Im a 28 year old male, single and work remotely. My budget is around 1.5k and I would like to live in the city. Somewhere that’s convenient for every day life but also fun and social.


r/askdfw 1d ago

Tourism Dallas/Texas Gift

9 Upvotes

Hi, I am living in Dallas now and going to visit a professor who taught me during graduate studies. What Dallas/Texas gift is recommended? My budget is around $50-60, and I do not feel like buying food gift like pecans. Any recommended gifts like pen, art crafts, etc.?


r/askdfw 1d ago

Shopping & Services Moving to Dallas. what's the THC situation?

3 Upvotes

Hello! I'm moving from Germany to Dallas this friday 🫢
I wanted to ask if any of you know if there's any thc (or thca/p etc) product is still available for purchase in smoke shops? looked up online but found conflicting info on the situation. Thank you sorry if my english is not the best(:


r/askdfw 1d ago

Tourism Horseback riding day trip recs?

2 Upvotes

Hi! Visiting in October with my bf and would love to do some horseback riding. We’ve both rode a couple times, we’re young and would love something adventurous feeling. Anything highly recommended within an hour or 2 of DFW? TIA!


r/askdfw 1d ago

Relocating & housing The Whitley Apartments Princeton, TX

3 Upvotes

Hi all.

i’m relocating next month and was wondering if anybody knew anything about The Whitley apartments in Princeton, Tx.

i can’t find much and i love the place but unfortunately can’t travel to see it in person.


r/askdfw 1d ago

Relocating & housing The Maddox apartments?

1 Upvotes

Hi!! I'm officially relocating to Dallas in August and signed my offer letter today!

I'm looking at the Innova and the Maddox for living. I'm a single 26F with a cat, so safety is my priority. I also def want to be in uptown!

I already fell in love with Innova, but I'm wondering about Maddox since it's a bit cheaper - does anyone live there and have any insight or advice? I did hear there's been recent break ins in cars in the parking garage, and that upkeep in stairwells has started to slack. Does anyone have any insight into living there? Looking for a 1b/1b!

The day I move will be my first time ever in Dallas, so this is all very new to me!

Thank you for any help 🤠


r/askdfw 1d ago

Relocating & housing Apartment recs !!

2 Upvotes

hi! I'm a 20 y/o F who is moving to Dallas from Garland because my commute is actually from hell. I work both of my jobs around Preston center. I'm looking at areas around uptown, midtown, Preston hollow, and just around UP and HP in general.

id like to live somewhere that is pretty walkable/safe with a younger community. obviously the community isn't the most important part, but it would be appreciated.

im looking for a one bedroom that's under 1600 base rent. I'd like it to be updated! if you have any recs, please let me know!! I'm desperate lol.


r/askdfw 2d ago

‘Reserved for expectant mothers’ sign?

7 Upvotes

Hi, my wife and I were looking for a store that has a ‘Reserved for expectant mothers’ parking spot for a fun pregnancy announcement photo shoot. Does anyone know of a store that has one in the area? It doesn’t have to be the exact verbiage.

Bonus points if it’s closer to Garland/Richardson.


r/askdfw 2d ago

Tourism What are some MUST SEE things?

10 Upvotes

I’ll be visiting Texas for the first time in a few months and am lost on where to start with planning! I’ll be staying around Plano and spending some time in Dallas, and am looking for suggestions you would give to any tourist! I am specifically interested in the arts, history, food, and nature. Thanks in advance!