Desayunos

  • Egg Tacos $12

    Scrambled eggs, avocado, cheddar cheese, homemade salsa, sour cream, flour tortillas

  • Breakfast Enchiladas $15

    Eggs, sausage, ham, chorizo, bacon, salsa, queso fresca, Mexican crema, refried beans

  • Huevos Asados $14

    Chicken fajitas, scrambled eggs, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream
    Sub beef fajitas +2

  • Huevos Rancheros $14

    Crispy fried tortillas, refried beans, fried eggs, salsa, cheddar cheese

  • Pork Tinga Tacos $15

    Spicy pulled pork tinga, scrambled eggs, potatoes, avocado, cheddar cheese, homemade salsa, sour cream

  • Chilaquiles $16

    Your choice of bistec suave, pork tinga, or grilled chicken with fried tortilla strips, eggs, red or green salsa, queso fresco, Mexican crema

  • Migas $15

    Scrambled eggs, crispy tortillas, chorizo, onions, jalapeños, salsa, queso fresco, Mexican crema
    Add shredded pork or grilled chicken +3

A La Carte

  • Hearty Oatmeal $7

    Mixed berries, brown sugar, cream

  • Grapefruit Half $4

    Brulée +1

  • Hash Browns $5

    Make it “loaded” with melted cheese, Texas hickory bacon, onions, and/or jalapeños +2

  • Texas Hickory Bacon $6
  • Turkey Sausage Patties $6
  • Chicken Fried Chicken $10
  • Grilled Chicken Breast $10
  • Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit $8
  • Greek Yogurt $8

    Plain or vanilla, granola, mixed berries

  • Texas Catfish $12

    Fried, grilled, or blackened Cajun style

  • Plain or Cheese Grits $5

    Make it “loaded” with melted cheese, Texas hickory bacon, onions, and/or jalapeños +2

  • Pork Sausage Links or Patties $6
  • Chicken Fried Steak $10
  • Angus Ribeye Steak $16
  • Grilled Pork Chop $14
  • Biscuits & Gravy $7

Ellen’s Signature Breakfasts

  • Big Ol’ Breakfast $17

    Two eggs, bacon, turkey or pork sausage, hash browns, your choice of pancakes, French toast, or biscuits & gravy

  • Mushroom Garlic Scramble $18

    Fresh sautéed mushrooms, fresh garlic, bacon, two eggs, Texas goat cheese, avocado, fresh scallions, split buttermilk biscuit

  • Chili & Eggs $15

    Sweet & spicy Angus beef chili, two eggs, cheddar cheese, onions, sour cream

  • Catfish & Grits $24

    Cheese grits, Texas catfish fillet (fried, grilled, or blackened), Texas hickory bacon, spinach, fresh garlic, tomatoes

  • Pancake Pot Pie $16

    Layered dish of pancakes, maple cream sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, served with maple syrup

  • Steak & Eggs $18

    Chicken-fried steak or chicken, two eggs, hash browns, toast Sub 8 oz. Angus ribeye +7

  • Shrimp & Grits $25

    Cheese grits, Cajun shrimp, Texas hickory bacon, spinach, fresh garlic, tomatoes

Benedicts

  • Traditional Eggs Benedict $17

    English muffins, soft poached eggs, your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage patties (turkey or pork), hollandaise, mixed greens salad

  • Avocado Toast Benedict $17

    English muffins or toast, soft poached eggs, avocado, tomatoes, hollandaise, mixed greens salad

  • Huevos Benedict $17

    Homemade rajas tamal, soft poached eggs, pulled pork tinga, roasted poblano hollandaise, mixed greens salad

  • Grits Benedict $16

    Soft poached eggs, Texas hickory bacon, fresh spinach, garlic, tomatoes, hollandaise, served over cheese grits

  • Chicken-Fried Benedict $17

    Your choice of chicken-fried chicken or steak, soft poached eggs, sausage cream gravy, served on a biscuit, mixed greens salad

  • Fried Tomato Benedict $16

    Fried red beefsteak tomato, soft poached eggs, hollandaise, balsamic glaze, served on a split biscuit, mixed greens salad, olive tapenade

  • Cajun Shrimp Benedict $17

    English muffins, soft poached eggs, sautéed spicy Cajun shrimp, hollandaise, mixed greens salad

  • Crab Cake Benedict $18

    English muffins, soft poached eggs, crab cakes, hollandaise, mixed greens salad

Traditional Eggs

Add Texas hickory bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage to any egg dish +5​

  • 2-Egg Breakfast $11

    Two eggs any style, hash browns, toast
    Add a third egg for an extra +2

  • Make-Your-Own Omelette $11

    Cheddar cheese plus any of the following mix-ins, hash browns, toast
    Mix-Ins (+2 ea): asparagus, avocado, bacon, bell pepper, broccoli, chicken, chorizo, goat cheese, ham, jalapeños, mushrooms, onions, sausage, spinach, tomatoes

  • Ellen’s Omelette $14

    Baby spinach, bacon, strawberries, mushrooms, bleu cheese, balsamic glaze, hash browns, toast

  • Southwestern Omelette $14

    Chorizo, ham, bell pepper, onions, cheddar cheese, toast

Off the Griddle

  • 3 Buttermilk Pancakes $12

    Ellen’s signature buttermilk recipe, whipped butter, maple syrup
    Add extra pancake +3

  • Toppings $2

    Apples, bananas, blueberries, chocolate chips, mixed berries, pecans, strawberries, whipped cream

  • Almond French Toast $12

    Four slices, whipped butter, maple syrup
    Add extra slice of French toast +3

Joe’s Balls

  • Joe’s Gritty Balls $12

    Deep-fried cheese grits with bacon, jalapeños, served with chipotle ranch or honey mustard for dipping

  • Rack Joe’s Balls $13

    Curious about Joe’s Balls but can’t decide? Easy-peasy... say, “Rack Joe’s Balls!” to sample them all

  • Joe’s Crabby Balls $14

    Deep-fried mini crab croquettes, homemade remoulade

  • Joe’s Cheesy Balls $12

    Deep-fried basil pesto-marinated mozzarell balls, spicy marinara

Starters

  • Buffalo Fries $10

    French fries, buffalo sauce, Texas hickory bacon crumbles, bleu cheese, scallions

  • Joe’s Mac & Cheese $13

    Large, sharable serving of smoked cheddar Mac & Cheese
    Add omelette mix-ins +1.50 ea

  • Homemade Soup $5/7

    Chicken & Dumplings, Sweet & Spicy Beef Chili, Creamy Baked Potato, Tomato Cream

Salads

Add grilled chicken +6 / shrimp or salmon +11

  • Ellen’s Greens $11

    Baby spinach, Texas hickory bacon, strawberries, boiled egg, mushrooms, bleu cheese crumbles

  • Crunchy ‘Maters $12

    Southern-fried red beefsteak tomatoes, mixed field greens, Texas goat cheese, olive tapenade, balsamic reduction drizzle

  • Ellen’s House Salad $8

    Mixed lettuce, radish, strawberries, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, croutons

  • Mixed Field Greens $10

    Fresh mixed field greens, grapefruit, homemade granola, raspberries, Texas goat cheese

  • Grilled Chicken Salad $10

    Grilled organic chicken breast, mixed field greens, corn, avocado, red onions, radish, cucumber, garlic honey vinaigrette

Fresh Sides

  • A La Carte $5
  • Plate of Four Sides $16
  • Plate of Three Sides $12

Items marked * may contain pork

Angus Burgers

Served with one side

  • Hamburger $14

    Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, roasted garlic aioli

  • Cheeseburger $15

    Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, roasted garlic aioli, your choice of American, bleu, cheddar, or Swiss cheese

  • Bacon Jam Burger $15

    Homemade sweet bourbon bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, red onions, dill pickles

  • Blue Cheeseburger $15

    Texas hickory bacon, diced onions, bleu cheese, garlic aioli

  • Mushroom Swiss Burger $15

    Fresh sautéed mushrooms, fresh garlic, sautéed diced onions, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli

Sandwiches

Served with one side

  • The Yard Bird $14

    Grilled or fried chicken breast, bread & butter pickles, shredded lettuce, honey mustard, brioche bun

  • Portobella Sandwich $16

    Grilled portobella mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini, lettuce, tomato, Texas goat cheese, brioche bun

  • BLTEA Sandwich $13

    Thick-cut Texas hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, avocado, multigrain bread

  • Open-Face Meatloaf Sandwich $17

    Prime Angus beef meatloaf, mashed potatoes, bell pepper, fried egg, fried onions, pan gravy, multigrain toast

  • Madie’s Melt $13

    Grilled cheese, herb aioli, Texas hickory bacon, tomato cream soup, multigrain bread

  • Chicken Salad Sandwich $13

    Fresh organic chicken salad, pecans, fresh dill, celery, apples, toasted croissant

  • Sliced Brisket $15

    Smoked brisket, homemade Knob Creek barbeque sauce, red onions, dill pickle, mustard, cheddar cheese, brioche bun

Ellen’s Classic Entrées

Served with two sides unless noted

  • Chicken Fried Steak $17

    Deep-fried breaded cube steak, sausage cream gravy

  • Cajun Pasta $23

    Fresh shrimp, crawfish, smoked sausage, bell peppers, onions, cream sauce (no sides)

  • Ellen’s Prime Meatloaf $18

    Prime Angus beef meatloaf, pan gravy, crispy onions

  • Blackened Salmon $28

    Fresh pan-seared and blackened salmon fillet, lemon

  • Shrimp & Grits $25

    Cheese grits, Cajun shrimp, bacon, spinach, fresh garlic, tomatoes
    (no sides)

  • Chicken Fried Chicken $17

    Deep-fried breaded chicken breast, sausage cream gravy

  • Texas Catfish $18

    Fried, grilled, or blackened Texas catfish fillet, homemade tartar sauce or cocktail sauce, lemon

  • Fried Shrimp $19

    Fresh butterflied, panko-crusted, and deep-fried jumbo shrimp

  • Grilled Pork Chop $20

    Bone-in pork chop, roasted fig demi glace

  • Catfish & Grits $24

    Cheese grits, Texas catfish fillet (fried, grilled, or blackened), bacon, spinach, fresh garlic, tomatoe (no sides)

Brunchy Booze

  • Specialty Mimosas $11/35

    Your choice of blood orange, mango, passion fruit, peach, pomegranate, or prickly pear
    Add Grand Marnier to any Mimosa +3/+10

  • Wines $12/37

    Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Red Blend, Rosé

  • Classic Margarita $13

    Perfect +3

  • Classic Mimosas $8/25

    Your choice of orange, pineapple, cranberry, or grapefruit
    Add Grand Marnier to any Mimosa +3 / +10

  • Beers $8

    Bud Light, Coors Light, Corona, Dos Equis, Michelob Ultra, Modelo Especial, Shiner Bock

From the Bar

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  • Ellen’s House Cocktails $13

    Aperol 75, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary spicy, Brunch Punch, Espresso Martini, Gypsy Wife, Irish Coffee, Lemon Drop, Long Island Iced Tea, Midnight Train, Old Fashioned, Side Car, Pomegranate Woo Woo

  • Specialty Mimosas $11/35

    Your choice of blood orange, mango, passion fruit, peach, pomegranate, or prickly pear
    Add Grand Marnier to any Mimosa +3 / +10

  • Wines $12/37

    Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Red Blend, Rosé

  • Classic Mimosas $8/25

    Your choice of orange, pineapple, cranberry, or grapefruit
    Add Grand Marnier to any Mimosa +3 / +10

  • Classic Margarita $13

    Perfect +3

  • Beers $8

    Bud Light, Coors Light, Corona, Dos Equis, Michelob Ultra, Modelo Especial, Shiner Bock

For Teetotalers

  • Barista Drinks $6

    Café Americano, Café Au Lait, Café Latte, Café Mocha, Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato, Chai Tea Latte, Cortado, Honey Bee Latte, London Fog

  • Hot Teas $5

    Chamomile, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Fresh Lemon Tea, Green Tea, Peppermint

  • Brewed Coffee, Tea, & Fountain $4

    Regular, Decaf, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Pink Lemonade

  • Fruit Juices $7

    Apple, orange, pineapple, cranberry, grapefruit

20% gratuity will be added for parties of 6 or more guests. Substitutions and additions may result in additional cost. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Guests paying with a credit card will see a 3% additional surcharge to help offset the high cost of processing. This amount is not more than we pay.

Got a Few More Mouths to Feed?

Good news—we cater!

Big group, small group, picky eaters, or bottomless appetites, we’ve got a spread to keep everyone happy.

Got a Few More Mouths to Feed?

Good news—we cater!

Big group, small group, picky eaters, or bottomless appetites, we’ve got a spread to keep everyone happy.

Southern Restaurant for Breakfast & Brunch in Dallas
Southern Restaurant for Breakfast & Brunch in Dallas
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