XOXO Dining Room - Dallas (TX)

2 /5 Dasha Van Stell: XOXO Dining Room in Dallas definitely has the vibe and the potential. The pink aesthetic and Instagram-worthy photo spots are fun and eye-catching, and I can see why people are drawn to it. However, the experience didn’t live up to the visuals. You can already notice interior wear and tear, especially in the bathrooms, which were poorly maintained and took away from the overall atmosphere. For the price point, I expected a much higher standard. The food was just okay—not bad, but far from memorable—and certainly not worth the premium pricing. The drinks were decent as well, but again, not worth what you’re paying. What surprised me most is that the restaurant advertises being open until 2 AM, but the kitchen actually closes at 9 PM. That’s a major detail guests should know ahead of time. Overall, I’m giving this place 2 stars. It has great potential, but it needs significant updates, better maintenance, and pricing that matches the quality of the experience.

4 /5 Roxanna Peel: I know my experience may differ from others, but I personally thought the food was good. Everything had flavor, and our dishes were prepared well. We ordered the salmon and swapped the asparagus for mixed veggies with mashed potatoes — all of it tasted great, and the portion was more than enough to fill me up. We also tried the chicken, which came with two large pieces, and it was really good too. My daughter and her friend both raved about the Mac & Cheese — and she’s extremely picky about her Mac & Cheese — so that says a lot. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was fun and lively. I do think the brunch setup feels more geared toward younger teens or children, but it wasn’t a bad experience at all. My biggest disappointment was the garden area. That was what I was most looking forward to, but since it was cold outside, it was cold in the garden as well. They had a few propane heaters, but none were turned on. There were some photo ops, but it was difficult to get good pictures because it was so dark, and there weren’t as many photo spots as I expected. The girls still enjoyed it, though. Overall, I do think the experience is overpriced, but for a birthday celebration it was fun, memorable, and I wasn’t disappointed.

4 /5 Stacy Horton: 3 of us went for a bday on a Saturday night. It was a ton of fun! Perfect for girls of all ages! Make sure to get dressed up. Everyone served too be wearing pink, white or black. Hummus was excellent. Drinks were excellent. Food was good- not great. And service was lousy. Ended up waiting 25 min for our waitress to appear. Id go again for a girls brunch.

5 /5 LaToya Hardaway: Ok this is my first visit here and I absolutely LOVE it. The vibe is real good and so is my meal. Try their salmon! The service is top notch... Miguel is my new friend, ask for him and Marisol.