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Black-Owned Restaurants & Businesses in Dallas (2026 Guide)
By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026
From South Dallas and Oak Cliff to The Cedars and Trinity Groves, Dallas has a deep bench of Black-owned kitchens and shops. This guide rounds up Black-owned soul food restaurants, barbecue, salons, spas, bakeries, coffee shops and a bookstore across the city, so you know exactly where your money goes.
Every business here was named as Black-owned by a trusted local source (listed at the bottom). Hours and locations change, so call or check the website before you go.
Pick a category below to see every spot, with must-try picks, addresses and directions.
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Black-owned soul food restaurants in Dallas
Soul food, brunch spots and Southern classics · 8 places
Top picks: Kendall Karsen's Upscale Soul Food, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, Sweet Georgia Brown
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Black-owned hair salons, braiders, nail salons and spas in Dallas
Braiders, silk presses, nails, waxing and spa days · 5 places
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Black-owned bookstores, bakeries, coffee shops and small businesses in Dallas
Bookstores, bakeries, coffee shops and gifts · 8 places
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Black-owned tax preparers and bookkeepers in Dallas
2 places-
Tax help
Downtown
Duke Tax
Best forYear-round tax help for small businessesTax and bookkeeping firm founded by enrolled agent Duke Alexander Moore, serving creators and small business owners.
325 N St Paul St, Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75201
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Tax help
Stemmons Corridor
LifeTax Financial Services
Best forPersonal and business tax prepTax and accounting firm owned by Alfred Record II, offering tax prep, bookkeeping and business formation.
8585 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 260 S, Dallas, TX 75247
Top picks in Dallas
Our favorites across every category-
Soul food
Top pick
Oak Cliff
Kendall Karsen's Upscale Soul Food
Must tryOkra gumbo (his late mother's recipe), fried catfish with greens and mac and cheeseOwner Kevin Winston serves cooked-to-order soul food plates that regularly sell out. It has appeared on the Dallas Observer's Top 100 restaurants list.
3939 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224
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Soul food
Top pick
Downtown
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Must tryChicken and mini waffles; Caribbean jerk lamb chopsUpscale Southern comfort food and cocktails from restaurateur Kevin Kelley in the downtown Hart Building. Opens at 10 a.m. for brunch on weekends.
1933 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201
FAQ
Where can I find the best soul food in Dallas?
Sweet Georgia Brown in South Dallas is the classic cafeteria-style pick. For a night out, book Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley downtown, and for upscale plates in Oak Cliff, try Kendall Karsen's Upscale Soul Food.
Which Dallas neighborhoods have the most Black-owned businesses on this list?
South Dallas, The Cedars, Trinity Groves, Oak Cliff and Downtown each have several spots in this guide.
How was this list made?
We only include businesses named as Black-owned by trusted local sources, such as city tourism boards, local news and food writers. The sources are listed below. We check the guide regularly, but always confirm hours before you go.
Can I suggest a business?
Yes. Email youronlineafricanshop@gmail.com with the business name, address and a link.
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Sources
- Black-Owned Restaurants in DFW (Courier Texas)
- Best Black-Owned Restaurants in Dallas (Travel Noire)
- Smokey John's Bar-B-Que Marks 50 Years (Hoodline, Aug 2026)
- Black-Owned Restaurants in Dallas (Visit Dallas)
- Baby Back Shak (Central Track)
- Black-Owned Businesses in Dallas (Visit Dallas)
- Black-Owned Businesses Find a Home in The Cedars (Dallas Innovates)
- Black-Owned Businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Observer)
- Black-Owned Beauty and Skin Care (Dallas Contemporary)