When it’s 4:00 in the morning and you’re craving a greasy plate of food, your options can feel pretty limited. But, beyond fast food chains and mini-mart hot dogs, there are still plenty of quality restaurants for those in search of an off-hours meal. These 12 places from across the country have all received praise for offering top-notch 24-hour dining.
Broward-Palm Beach
Tacos al Carbon
Not only does Tacos al Carbon serve authentic Mexican soul food good enough to grace the table of any proud abuelita; it’s also open 24 hours a day, meaning that sweet release never has to wait. More >>
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“Let’s face it, a little grease after a midnight drinking binge never hurt nobody.” |
Dallas
J’s Breakfast & Burgers
The closest thing to actually stepping into a time machine for a visit back to the early ’80s has to be a trip to J’s. It doesn’t look like much has changed in the more than 20 years since the restaurant first opened. More >>
Denver
One patron can sip espresso and study for a trig midterm on a couch in the back while another talks loudly, sipping a glass of vino at the bar in the front, and never the two shall meet. More >>
Houston
Spanish Flowers
Often, late-night dining comes down to sheer convenience: Where can you find a place that’s open at 3 a.m. to head that hangover off at the pass or keep you going as you pull an all-nighter? More >>
Kansas City
Hayes Hamburgers & Chili
Hayes Hamburgers won’t ever have a drive-through because it operates on a throwback idea: A great cheap-eats joint can also be a community hangout. More >>
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“Breakfast and burgers 24 hours a day, without the hurry-up mentality.” |
Miami
Mario’s Latin CafĂ©
If you’re traveling through South Florida, Homestead is a good place to stop to refuel your internally combusted steed. More >>
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