Kel's Restaurant

Elite '08

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Meridith H.

Dallas, TX

There was a post in Yelp Talk recently where people made the statement that every restaurant has the chance to get five stars.  Well, this is my perfect example of that type of place.  While I did not give it five stars, I wanted to because it is good, cheap, quick and well, did I mention good?  I mean, in comparing to "fine dining" establishments, Kel's would be a one or two but in its own right as a greasy spoon, it is tough to beat.  In the three weeks since we discovered this place (thanks to Yelp), we have been three times.  It is perfect for a hangover or a waffle hankering.  The biscuits and gravy are awesome and the migas, while different than most I have had, are wonderful, especially topped with the homemade salsa.

This place is not for the faint at heart.  Seriously, do not go if you have heart problems!  I am pretty sure there is nothing good for you on the menu so we are going to have to get over this craving before I gain more weight.  So, why not the five stars?  While the bacon is good and the hashbrowns are crispy, I am pretty sure the grease sitting on my plate is not a good sign for my heart or butt and kind of grosses me out...not enough to keep me from returning or complaining but enough to keep me from giving 5 stars.  But the big kicker is that they only have Diet RC and it is disgusting.  Putting things in perspective, it does have that old school diner charm but I need some Diet Coke to wash down the buttery delicious veggie omelet.  

Vegans beware...enter at your own risk.  The chicken fried steaks are as big as my head.  I am still dying to try it.

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Trent M.

Dallas, TX

This place is the best west side breakfast that I have found.  It is just west of the tollway at Forest.  Today we went and had breakfast tacos, a pecan waffle, the migas a standard two egg breakfast.  It was all excellent.  I will not lie, I can virtually guarantee that it was very bad for us.  They do not spare any fat in the preparation of this food, but the results are worth it.  My friends had the coffee and they did not seem to like it, but the rest of the meal was excellent.

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Britney C.

Dallas, TX

my friend refers to this place as "a mecca of deliciousness."  i think that's a pretty stong statement, but they do offer a really good greasy diner breakfast.   if you find on a saturday morning that you overdid it on friday night, this is probably a good option for you.   service is always friendly, sometimes slow.

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Ralph K.

Plano, TX

Kels is the best place to eat in Dallas by far. D magizine has them in there top 25 for chicken fried steak and I know why.  They have the most and best veggies to choose from. Big fan of the fried mushrooms and fried okra. The service there is great. They treat you like family every time.  If you havent checked them out I totally suggest you do so tonite.

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