Well, the food is extraordinary-sausage is so fresh and eggs farm raised flavor. The pancakes delicious-coffee was excellent and nonstop. The service was sharp and friendly and always on time. You would never know what's happening inside this very small facility, but one of the best dining spots ever ...and we travel 300 days a year. read more

Record Grill - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Nice clean and quiet little hole in the wall. Service was great, my special omelette was great, just my usual complaints that don't really count. The fountain coke tastes funny and nobody ever seems to butter the toast completely! read more

Record Grill - Special Omelette - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great food! Amazing service! Hidden gem in Downtown Dallas. Diner vibes. Cook said nothing frozen all fresh. read more

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My coworkers and I are regulars here! The burgers are fantastic and the service is always amazing! It's a cozy little joint to get away from the office for a little bit! read more

A very nice hole-in-a-wall. I enjoy the quiet atmosphere with only the small sounds of low volume conversations and cooking. The staff was very efficient in there service, attention and if the customers want more of something. Always curious about this place, now I plan to come around more often when they are open. read more

Breakfast was wonderful and good value 2 egas, Toast, hashbrown, and Meat, bacon, sausage or ham. read more

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Was walking downtown and came across the Record Grill. Small inside but exactly what the doctor ordered. Simple eggs scrambled, bacon, toast and coffee and it came out hot and ready. Very nice small staff. It was delicious! Would definitely tell a friend who loves a diner feel, about it read more

Friendly staff. Excellent diner breakfast. Small street side grill. Omelet with spicy salsa was awesome!

Hole in the wall near the JFK memorial across from El Centro. If you blink you will miss it. They have the same menu they've had for decades. Reasonable prices CASH ONLY. It's narrow with maybe 3 tables and lunch bar with about 6 or so seats. 1 cook and 1 cashier. Good food and good people. Been going here for 20 years. For a quick 5.00 breakfast sandwich or hotcakes or burger or patty melt....this is my spot. The food and the people are consistent. You know what you're getting each time you pop in. read more

Record Grill - Bacon egg and cheese sandwich - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Total hole in the wall and has a "dive diner" feel, but oh so good. Wife and I split a patty melt and fries. Small sandwich, but truly truly good. Great prices too. Don't miss it! read more

The enchilada is spicy but not horrible and A+ the burgers are the old timey ones and the customer service is amazing! Will be coming back!

This place is great and super affordable! We'd just landed and needed something to eat. We walked in this diner and sat at the counter. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We came back the next day and the waiter remembered our orders! It's pretty small but clean. The menu was pretty standard and straight forward. The food was tasty. This is downtown so there is street parking and I think it was a garage near. Looking for a quick bite that's not expensive, this place is it! They have carry out available also. read more

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Great food at a decent price. It's my go-to spot anytime I'm working in the area. Don't judge the restaurant based on what it looks like from the outside. read more

Five count em,one,2,3,4,5 Stars! Guy, you ask, how can an ancient, small past its prime, downtown breakfast,lunch spot earn 5 Stars? Easy, it's an Awesome Vintage Classic! Let me insert an aside here to help those that are new to Dallas and may not understand. We tear old stuff down here. Just that simple. If this little place was anywhere except here it would have been gone decades ago. The piece of real estate by itself is too small to do anything else with and it's attached to a building that's going anywhere so...it remains for now. I have no idea how old the Record Grill is. It sits off Record street next to the Dallas county Records building. There were two Dallas County Records building employees picking up and eating in, when I was there. This particular corner of Dallas just steps from where JFK was assassinated has remained busy throughout the years. Ive driven by here hundreds of times and told myself, you need to go eat there before its gone. Well, today I did and it was a doozie! Counter with about 8 stools,grill in front of it and about 5 small table behind. Thats it. 3 emplyees, one on the grill,one taking orders and working the fryer and one rotating from the back. When I took a stool directly behind the grill and started looking around,the guys cheeseburger next to me caught my eye. Easy decision. When in doubt order the cheeseburger right. Safe bet since the grill in front of me had a couple cooking and they looked great. My hamburger was above average but ,what made this experience great was the cross section of Americana that I experienced inside this tiny diner. The service was great,my fellow diners engaging and the Old School feel of the place priceless. There are only a handfull of these types of places left in all of north Texas. If you want to see it, I recommend you get by before its gone..just Go! read more

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I'm kind of obsessed with this place now. Total hole in the wall, all cash spot. They have a simple and well priced menu. It's no frills. The staff works hard. I had the chicken tenders with two sides - YUM. It was perfect for a cold day. The mashed potatoes were to die for. And the chicken wasn't like overly fried, I appreciate that. Will be making this my go to lunch spot. read more

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Record Grill has been a staple in Downtown Dallas for decades! This is literally the smallest dive that packs the biggest punch . They have a huge variety from breakfast to lunch to snacks. Their hotcakes are fluffy and delightful and you simply must have some coffee. **** They accept CASH ONLY**** 2 hotcakes, 2 eggs , 2 meat- $9.60 Breakfast special- $7.00 Side of grits- $2.50 Coffee- $1.75 Lemon pound cake- $3.00 TOTAL- $26.65 read more

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Finally tried this place out after passing it many times. They have seats at the counter as well as a few tables. You order directly with the cook and he was friendly! Food is reasonably priced. It's cash only (no ATM inside) and there are signs to remind you of that. Hours on Yelp and Google are different so I would suggest that they update those. Also, the menu prices on Google are very outdated. I will definitely be returning! read more

What a great little local establishment! Good prices, good food, kind service. Walked past it the first time read more

Record Grill - Outside - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

You have to pay for parking. They also need to update their hours of operation to include holidays

This is by far the best greasy spoon diner I have been to. Loved the breakfast and the service was friendly and fun. Went back often as I could. read more

This place is a gem! Friendly people and the food is delicious! It's located in the middle of downtown and accessible by walking.

What a gem. Breakfast @ the hotel was supposed to be $30 per person. We had eggs, bacon, toast and hash browns for $7 . The only thing to be aware of is it's a cash operation. Service was friendly and we are so happy we found it. Not very big but full of life here. read more

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When you are surrounded by 100s of downtown restaurants you should always take it back to the classics and check this place out. It's only open for breakfast and lunch so your window is limited but worth it. Also, word to the wise it is cash only so come with some coins. The space is small like your old timey grills. It has an extended counter space with like 8 seats and a few tables against the wall. Maybe on a good day you can fit about 30 people in there. The menu is basic with your lunch and breakfast options but it's all made in front of you Waffle House style. I ordered the Big Boy Breakfast (pictured) and it was good. Not amazing but for only $6.50 well worth it. Speaking of price most entrees are less than $9 so you get your fill without the high prices. The staff is friendly and easy to talk with and your food comes out quick. Overall it's worth a trip if you're looking for a good classic breakfast or lunch without all the fuss read more

Record Grill - Big Boy Breakfast - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came to Dallas to see the Texas school book depository. After doing that headed east down Elm street looking for a place for lunch, I came upon the Record Grill. It smelled good from the outside so I went in. Had Double cheeseburger fries and a Coke. Waitress was friendly and my food was prepared quickly. Good food congeal surroundings pleasant and efficient staff. What more could you ask for! read more

**CASH ONLY**. This place is a gem. Do you want old school diner food at old school prices ? Then run, don't walk to Record Grill. It is small but has been here forever and there is a reason. Great food, great people man's great prices. read more

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Service and food. They see me coming and have my order on the grill before I open the door.

Great food! Nice little diner with great food options! They have very friendly people working there and they're also CASH ONLY. read more

Record Grill - Updated Menu - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food has always been great here. I worked downtown 30 years ago and frequently ate at the Record Grill. Looking forward to jury duty this month so I can return. read more

Food was great with perfect proportions! The service was great and staff were friendly!

Walked in to the smell of bacon good sign. I Said good morning everyone they did speak back. Affordable priced good breakfast. I got the breakfast special 2 eggs 2 white toast 3 pieces of bacon and hash Browns $6.60. But service was not friendly and my questions seem to bother the cook. I did mention this was my 1st time but that didn't help. They were more friendly to the Spanish-speaking customers. I didn't even take pics, I just ate and got out. I wanted to support and eat at a Mom and Pop local spot. Well I did that but not a repeat from me. Thxs tho RG. read more

I've been eating at the Record Grill since the 1980's. It's always been consistently great home cooking and burgers. Great breakfasts, too. They don't have WiFi and that actually makes it friendlier. Sit at the counter and you're likely to have a conversation with the persons sitting next to you. In recent years, due to the sale of the restaurant to an Hispanic family, they've added a few excellent Tex-Mex items. It's a vintage old time diner. Nothing special except cheap prices, great food, and a friendly atmosphere. read more

I love this joint. I come here about once a week and just love that they remember your name, remember what you usually order, and overall, the people who come here are friendly. I highly recommend their burgers- exactly how you expect a diner burger to taste! The meatloaf is surprisingly good, and the corn and the green beans are fantastic. The hidden gem in this place is the breakfast burritos. You won't find a better one, or a better price, in the West End. read more

This is what I think Cheers would be if it was a diner. Small side of a building hole in the wall with lots of regulars and the sweet people who run it, hidden in a corner of downtown Dallas. The food is average and filling and inexpensive. Mostly a good place to get a decent breakfast and not pay the ridiculous hotel prices. read more

After a really disappointing $14 breakfast at my hotel on day one, I hit Yelp up for some better breakfast options during my stay in Dallas. The Record Grill was about a 10-minute brisk walk from the Hyatt Regency. It kind of looks like a building was torn down around it, but you really can't miss it. I went inside, and you could tell right away that most of the customers were regulars. The police officers in the back were chatting with two women at the counter. I offered my toast to a gentleman next to me at the counter and made a new friend. I went back twice more during my stay, and on the last day I took a few colleagues along. You get a great diner breakfast for less than $6. What's not to love? TAKE CASH. They don't take credit cards. read more

Cool hole-in-the-wall environment. Decent service, although no one bothered to bring us a check or tell us to just go up front to pay. Fantastic prices. We wanted to love it, but unfortunately the food was just bad. read more

Food good and good prices. Unfortunately the biggest drawbacks were "cash only" and tiny place--5 tables for 4 and a small counter. It was only a fluke that I had cash on me as I use my debit card nearly 100% of the time. Definitely not a place to meet up with friends or even sip on a second cup of coffee because you have to make room for the next patrons. I believe the place has some interesting history. read more

Dont be deceived by the look of the building. This is such a great little place with awesome food! If you're in the mood for a good burger, this is the place to go! The restaurant is tiny but cozy. The owner is so incredibly friendly and they alway greet you upon walking in. Every one needs a good greasy food day and this place is my go to. Prices are decent and the service is great. I definitely recommend stopping in and giving this place a try! Note: Supposedly they have a good breakfast but I have yet to try. Its definitely on my list of musts! read more

Yep, I walk by this 10 foot wide building all the time. Never thought too much about it until I realized I was missing my NJ diner breakfasts and then I realized, this place would do quite good. I went for breakfast after a run on Katy Trail and it was worth it. We caught the late breakfast time (10:45). Pretty much what everyone else is saying is no different from my experience. The Food: Fast, filling, delicious. They don't over serve you on the portions. The Cost: 'Cheap (CC accepted with $4 min charge) The Service: Friendly and engaging The Entertainment Factor: Just keep having a cup of joe all day, and I'm sure you'll never get bored. The place seats about 25 people, be warned. It's NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Sorry, but the size and crowd just doesn't promote that option. read more

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What a cool little lunch counter, good food and good service at a fair price. You should give it a try, everything was great. read more

Record Grill - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My experience dining at the Record Grill goes way back to 1985 when I moved to Dallas for my first job out of college. I was there at least 1-2 a week since it was an easy walk from my work and hands down was the cheapest place for me to eat. At first appearance, the Record Grill looks like just another greasy spoon diner. But, the food is incredible considering what you get and for the price. They have a daily special with a different meat (which back in the day was about $3.50). Its smallness adds to the charm and fills up with hungry customers during lunchtime and is a longtime favorite with lawyers and courts workers. Not sure if they still serve homemade Baklava, but when i was a regular, it always added that extra touch to a good lunch. Breakfast is pretty good too, but only tried it once. Awesome throwback to the days of diners and lunch counters. read more