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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 quality-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.

Oak Cliff, this one means a lot. ❤️⁠⁠We’re incredibly honored to be named Best Restaurant in Oak Cliff by the .⁠⁠Encina ...
10/22/2026

Oak Cliff, this one means a lot. ❤️⁠
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We’re incredibly honored to be named Best Restaurant in Oak Cliff by the .⁠
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Encina has called Oak Cliff home since we opened our doors in 2020, and six years later, we’re just as grateful to be cooking, pouring, and welcoming you in here.⁠
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THANK YOU to our team, our neighbors, and everyone who continues to pull up a chair at Encina. We couldn’t do it without you!

Encina Rule #1: ALWAYS get an appetizer. 👏⁠⁠Might we suggest the Pork Ribs? Apricot Purée, Fresno Hot Sauce, and Celery...
10/21/2026

Encina Rule #1: ALWAYS get an appetizer. 👏⁠
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Might we suggest the Pork Ribs? Apricot Purée, Fresno Hot Sauce, and Celery Leaf bring a little sweet, a little heat, and a very good start to dinner.⁠
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Now tell us, what’s your go-to Encina app?

Every time you order Table Pancakes “for the table,” and they immediately become his pancakes. 😂🥞⁠⁠Lesson learned. Alway...
10/17/2026

Every time you order Table Pancakes “for the table,” and they immediately become his pancakes. 😂🥞⁠
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Lesson learned. Always order an extra round of our Table Pancakes.⁠
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10/15/2026

Thursday is making Friday and Saturday date nights a little jealous. 😉⁠
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Our Thursday Date Night Special is $60 for two and includes:⁠
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🥗 Fresh seasonal salad to share⁠
🍕 Your choice of one flatbread from four options⁠
🍷 Bottle of w**e or zero-proof options⁠
🍰 Dessert to split⁠
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Every Thursday night at Encina. ⁠
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The best part of our dining room has always been the people in it. 🤎 You fill our tables, bring your people, celebrate w...
10/14/2026

The best part of our dining room has always been the people in it. 🤎 You fill our tables, bring your people, celebrate with us and make Encina feel like Encina.⁠
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Thanks for continuing to pull up a chair. We’re pretty lucky to have you.⁠
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The news you’ve been waiting for...🥂⁠⁠ officially opens its doors on Wednesday, October 14!⁠⁠If you’ve ever shared a me...
10/10/2026

The news you’ve been waiting for...🥂⁠
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officially opens its doors on Wednesday, October 14!⁠
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If you’ve ever shared a meal with us at our sister restaurant, Local Dallas Dining Experience, you already know how much we believe in good food and genuine hospitality. Now, we’re bringing that same heart to Duncanville with a new place to gather, connect, and celebrate.⁠
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We’ve poured so much heart into bringing this space to life, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.⁠
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The tables are set, and there’s a seat waiting for you!⁠
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📍 220 N. Main Street, Duncanville, TX 75116⁠
🍽️ Reservations encouraged through the link in our bio.

A skillet worth getting out of bed for. 🍳 ⁠⁠Our Skillet Quiche is golden and crisp around the edges, soft and fluffy in ...
10/10/2026

A skillet worth getting out of bed for. 🍳 ⁠
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Our Skillet Quiche is golden and crisp around the edges, soft and fluffy in the center, and loaded with savory ingredients and melty Mozzarella.⁠
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Hit share. First person who pops up is officially your brunch date. Their treat. 😉⁠
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We’d like to formally introduce you to your newest Encina obsession. 👋⁠⁠Our new Spanakopita is golden, flaky, and crispy...
10/09/2026

We’d like to formally introduce you to your newest Encina obsession. 👋⁠
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Our new Spanakopita is golden, flaky, and crispy on the outside with a warm, savory filling of Spinach, Kale, feta, and dill inside, served with a fresh Cucumber Salad.⁠
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Who at your table are you sharing this with? Or are we not sharing?⁠
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Six years of Encina. ❤️⁠⁠On October 9, 2020, we opened our doors in Oak Cliff. Six years later, we’re still here doing w...
10/08/2026

Six years of Encina. ❤️⁠
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On October 9, 2020, we opened our doors in Oak Cliff. Six years later, we’re still here doing what we love most: cooking good food, pouring good drinks, and welcoming you in!⁠
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To everyone who has joined us for a date night, brunch, Midweek Martinis, a celebration, or just because, thank you for making Encina part of your lives and letting us be part of this community.⁠
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Here’s to six years of Encina and everything still to come. ⁠
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🥂 What’s your favorite Encina memory?

The cocktail that says fall without saying pumpkin spice. 🍂⁠⁠Our Reading Wood Black brings together Rye Wh***ey, Coffee-...
10/07/2026

The cocktail that says fall without saying pumpkin spice. 🍂⁠
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Our Reading Wood Black brings together Rye Wh***ey, Coffee-Infused Martini & Rossi Bitters, and Sweet Vermouth for a rich, smooth, and warming sip made for the season ahead.⁠
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And the name? A little Encina history. Reading Wood Black founded Encina, Texas, in 1853, the settlement that would later become Uvalde.⁠
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A nod to our namesake and a very good reason to pull up a seat at the bar.

How we feel about making ’s 50 Best Restaurants in Dallas AGAIN. 🥂🎉⁠⁠Still here. Still doing what we love. Still incredi...
10/03/2026

How we feel about making ’s 50 Best Restaurants in Dallas AGAIN. 🥂🎉⁠
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Still here. Still doing what we love. Still incredibly grateful that Dallas keeps showing up for us.⁠
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And this year, there’s even more to celebrate. The Encina family officially grew with the opening of our sister restaurant, , in Duncanville. 💛⁠
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Two restaurants. Two neighborhoods. A whole lot of good food ahead.⁠
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Cheers to what’s here and what’s next. 🥂⁠
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Consider this your sign to get the group chat on the calendar. 🥂⁠⁠Holiday parties, end-of-year dinners, office get-toget...
09/30/2026

Consider this your sign to get the group chat on the calendar. 🥂⁠
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Holiday parties, end-of-year dinners, office get-togethers, Friendsgiving, or just an excuse to get everyone around the same table, Encina is ready to host.⁠
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The holiday season fills up quickly, so now’s the time to start planning your group dining in Oak Cliff.⁠
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Reach out to book your gathering and let us handle the rest.

09/26/2026

Her verdict? One of the best brunches she's had in her LIFE. 👀⁠
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We'll just leave that right there.⁠
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Come see what all the talk is about this weekend in Oak Cliff. Brunch is served Saturday + Sunday. 🥞🍳🍸 Reservations encouraged. ⁠
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Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/2e49udvx

$12 flatbreads + half-priced w**e. That's the post.⁠⁠Meet us in Oak Cliff! 😉⁠⁠(Photo: )
09/24/2026

$12 flatbreads + half-priced w**e. That's the post.⁠
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Meet us in Oak Cliff! 😉⁠
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Consider this your sign to make midweek dinner plans. 🍸⁠⁠Devils on Horseback, Skillet Cornbread, a cocktail in hand, and...
09/23/2026

Consider this your sign to make midweek dinner plans. 🍸⁠
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Devils on Horseback, Skillet Cornbread, a cocktail in hand, and nowhere else you need to be.⁠
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Meet us in Oak Cliff for dinner, stay for another round, and call it a Wednesday well spent.⁠
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📍 Encina Dallas | Oak Cliff⁠
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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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