Stephan Pyles has come a long way since his youth, when he rolled tamales at his family’s truck stop. The chef has created 14 restaurants and garnered numerous accolades for his Southwestern cuisine. The dinner menu features dishes such as coriander-cured rack of lamb with Ecuadorian potato cake and cranberry mojo. An imaginative wine list features an extensive selection of imported and domestic wines by the glass and half bottle.

Stephan Pyles, Dallas Information:

• Southwestern menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sunday. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.