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Working lunches in Dallas.

Lunch close to the convention centre that's quick enough for a show day and quiet enough to talk business.

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Working lunch$$$

Texas Spice

555 S Lamar St, in the Omni Dallas Hotel, Convention Center District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre

The Omni Dallas Hotel's own restaurant cooks Southern-style, farm-to-market plates from local ingredients. Visit Dallas recommends the smoked brisket flatbread at lunch.

Easy walkLow effortPrivate room
Fits
Two private rooms, for up to 12 and up to 25 (OpenTable)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Weekday lunch runs 11 AM to 2 PM, so book the opening slot on a show day. Ask for a private room for a table of 12 or more.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 29, 2026
Working lunch$$

Cafe Herrera

665 S Lamar St, Restaurants on Lamar at the Omni Dallas Hotel, Convention Center District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre

The Herrera family has served Dallas Tex-Mex since 1971, and this branch sits in the Omni's Restaurants on Lamar. Expect enchiladas, street tacos and margaritas.

Easy walkLow effortRelaxed
Fits
No capacities published; call 214-979-4529 for groups (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
It opens at 11 AM every day. Book through OpenTable and keep the margaritas for after the show.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 29, 2026

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