*You’re in Dallas now, so feel free to start saying “y’all.” What are you going to use instead? “You guys”? Come on. And “y’all” is great. It works in a greeting, an admonishment, and about 50 other situations. This is just the first of our essential advice about the people, places, and things every local must know.

You’re out late. You’re hungry. The Taco Bell drive-thru just won’t do. You want something hot, fresh, and delicious. But which great Dallas restaurants are open late? We spent weeks devouring top-notch food that’s still served after many of your neighbors have gone to bed. What we found could be called the city’s most satisfying midnight snacks.

BY CATHERINE DOWNES

We ate breakfast—not brunch—all over North Texas to find the best diners, classic spots, healthy starts, power breakfasts, tacos, and international food around. Now up and at ’em! The most important meal of the day awaits.

By Catherine Downes, Eve Hill-Agnus, and Nancy Nichols.