Eating out with family during the summer is a great way to create lasting memories and strengthen your bond. It’s a break from routine, letting everyone relax and enjoy each other’s company in a new setting.

The warm weather makes it fun to dine outdoors or try new restaurants. Sharing meals helps everyone reconnect, talk, and laugh together. Plus, it’s a chance to try different foods and support local businesses. Overall, it adds to the joy and special moments that make summer so enjoyable.

Dallas has a wide variety of spots to choose from, many of which are family-friendly.

Here’s part of a list of food and drink events going on this week in Dallas that was compiled by CultureMap Dallas. While a number of them are certainly more adult-oriented and booze-fueled, there are plenty the whole family can enjoy:

Tequila is a big trend this week in the Dallas food events world, with tequila-themed food and drink pairing events. Also make plans for a pizza lab pop-up, a summer Olympics watch party, and a milestone anniversary for a beloved brunch spot.

Wednesday, July 24

Flights & Bites at Jose
Upscale neighborhood Mexican restaurant will partner with Socorro Tequila to host a Flights & Bites experience. For $35 plus tax and gratuity, the flight comes with three Socorro tequilas (blanco, reposado, and anejo) paired with bites including compressed Texas cantaloupe, chicken mole skewers, and Mexican vanilla panna cotta with cajeta & Texas peaches. Available from 11 am–10:30 pm.

Tequila Social One-Year Anniversary Party
Harwood Hospitality Group opened this restaurant with tacos, West Tex-Mex flavors, an expansive patio off the Katy Trail, and tequila, one year ago. They’ll host a celebration with margaritas, ranch waters, a “burro bar photo op,” live music, and Tex-Mex bites, sponsored by Herradura Tequila, starting at 3 pm.

Quintessa Wine Dinner at Table 13
Addison restaurant hosts a wine dinner celebrating Quintessa, a winery in Rutherford, California, featuring five courses plus charcuterie: lobster risotto arancini, onion soup, Wagyu ribeye, and chocolate souffle, paired with Illumination sauvignon blanc, Flowers pinot noir, and Faust cabernet sauvignon. Tickets are $200 plus tax and gratuity, and the dinner starts at 6 pm. Call for reservations at 214-789-9558.