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Record Grill

Restaurant Hamburger restaurant Diner

Pint-sized cash-only diner serving breakfast & lunch comfort eats such as burgers & meat loaf. People often mention great, Great, lunch,


Address

605 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202

Contact

(214) 742-1353

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (437 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6 AM to 1 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 6 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 2 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 2 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (9) Great (6) lunch (6)
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  • 5/5 Mark Kahny J. 2 years ago on Google
    I was touring Dealey plaza and wanted something quick and good. Stopped in to the Record grill and had the bacon double cheeseburger. Was able to watch them cook my meal. Looked like quality beef and fresh bacon. Buns were toasted. Was done nicely on the griddle, great taste and price was right. It is Cash only, so come prepared. The staff were very nice and friendly. When I’m in the area again, I’ll definitely be back for breakfast. Come out and support your local businesses.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucky B. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could somehow rate this the BEST, UNKNOWN BREAKFAST & LUNCH DINER IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS! This is my 2nd day in a row for breakfast. I won't lie, I thought about it all night. I'm one of Googles top restaurant reviewers cuz I pull no punches. If it suits you know I'm going off about it but if it's great I HAVE TO TELL YOU! Not for their benefit but for yours so you can come enjoy wonderful food. The first bite & I thought I was a kid again & my granny had cooked it. It's just like it & she died in the 80s so u can bet I'm a new regular here!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike A. 1 year ago on Google
    If you blink, you’ll miss it. It’s a small place with big flavor. Hole in the wall feel..Entering, I wasn’t impressed, but that changed quickly. It was warm and crowded. But the service was excellent and the drinks were cold. I just ordered a burger, how good can it be right? Dayum!! It was excellent. I had a single patty burger with onions and pickles with a side of fries. Everything was fresh, and fries were crispy and hot. The fries themselves won me over. The BLT was also phenomenal. Fresh and crispy, nothing was wilting and warm. If you are looking for a corporate restaurant with robotic servers skip this place. The is a great little hole it the wall. Everything is made to order and prices are more than fair. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite. It’s nothing fancy, but big on character and great comfort food. I will be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brooke B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hole in the wall restaurant!! Cheap food, great options, public parking next door ($5) - perfect breakfast/lunch stop when seeing JFK monuments/memorials/museum - CASH ONLY, quick service
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ari A. 1 year ago on Google
    It's exactly what you would expect. Hole in the wall location very close to JFK assassination location. They do not have bathrooms so you may need to plan accordingly. Just think as if they were a food truck, but in a fixed location with some seating. Cash only. No WiFi and proud of it. :-) Lots and lots of regulars. Good variety of cold bottled drinks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AreVee E. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was great. Food was delicious and the prices are below average for area. Just a few blocks from Sixth Floor Museum. Dining area is small. Hours are early morning to about 2 pm during the week. No restroom and only accepts cash. Food served hot and fast. Service is great. Definitely will return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xavier G. 3 months ago on Google New
    Blanca the owner is family to me..I promise the food is excellent and you will be treated like family too. Call in orders are accepted and it's cash only..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 basil Kuhn I. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was amazing! It is everything you look for in a diner! Highly recommend checking them out. Sorry no food pics. Ate it too fast to take pictures!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great tiny little diner that's been there for nearly a hundred years we were really happy we discovered it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in from New Jersey. Love to go in local eateries. Food was amazing. Staff was very friendly. Not a long wait to eat. Pricing is very fair. Would highly recommend if you're in the area to come and eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bev M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute little diner, located downtown Dallas. They have a menu that's sure to please most.. we had pancakes, eggs and hash browns. Everything was delicious. Location was a short walk from our hotel. I would definitely recommend stopping by this spot and giving them a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bill 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great tasty diner. The food is cheap, cooked well, and comes out quick. The staff is friendly and efficient. Good place to stop by before the heading into the office or for lunch on occasion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mendora z. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was tasty. Great food with lots of heart They have a little of everything for anyone at great prices. I like very much trying all their food. I really enjoyed this little restaurant. They had a really large selection of bottled and canned beverages. I highly recommend this place.

  • 4/5 M H. 1 year ago on Google
    No-frills breakfast and lunch. Burgers, sandwiches and the like. Not amazing but very good value for money. Cash only.

  • 5/5 Melody L. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place! The service is always welcoming and the food is the best home cook feeling you’ll get. No matter how far away I may be I’ll always make a trip here when I get a chance to. Been eating here 12+ years and it’s never been better!!!!

  • 5/5 Barbara K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Great staff. Great prices. Glad we stumbled upon this place while walking around downtown. Worth a visit for breakfast or lunch. Cash only.

  • 5/5 Blake B. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent food at a decent price. One of the cheaper places we ate while staying down town. A few things to be aware of. It is pretty small. There is not much seating. They are cash only and there is no public restroom.

  • 4/5 Bossman D. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic diner - real-live lunch counter. This place earns every one of the four stars (I reserve five stars for the very best places I've ever been). We had two orders of onion rings to start (5), my wife had a fish sandwich (5), I had a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich and fries (6) and we each had fountain cokes (@2). Folks coming and going on a rainy day about 11:45 pm. Relaxing, clean, homey, not quiet, but not noisy. Attentive service from the three folks running the seven seats and four tables. I enjoyed myself thoroughly! $22.05 altogether for lunch. Parking is a big challenge on a weekday, but we lucked out: Go into the Houston or Elm entrance to the Dallas County Records/Tax Office building's underground parking - get as low as necessary to park in the back corner (the NE corner) - that elevator lets you out away from the records building in a little structure on the corner of Elm and market - directly across the street from the Record Grill! Parking's pricy: 61+ minutes, $10 - we got out for $7 - well worth it. We'll be back every chance we get.

  • 4/5 Matt D. 8 months ago on Google
    A small, basic grill right in downtown Dallas. Good food, good service. You can get a full, freshly-cooked meal for under $10. It was my first time there, but I was impressed that the lady behind the counter knew her regulars and what they wanted. I'll return the next time I'm in the city.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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