Encina

Encina sits in the former Bolsa space on W. Davis Street in Oak Cliff's Bishop Arts District, and for non-alcoholic drinkers it offers something more considered than the usual soda-or-nothing choice. The restaurant carries a dedicated set of zero-proof cocktails built on Ritual Zero Proof spirits, priced at $10, available at dinner and weekend brunch. The neighborhood itself draws a mix of regulars and destination diners, and the private lot makes it one of the easier parking situations in the area.

The zero-proof list still runs three cocktails, all at $10, reflecting the same seasonal, ingredient-forward thinking as the food menu. The Cactus Jill pairs Ritual Zero Proof Tequila with Giffard Aperitif, lime, sweet peppers, and dill—a savory-leaning riff on a margarita. The Watermelon Rhapsody is a spirit-free cooler of watermelon cordial, cucumber, jalapeño, coconut water, and sparkling water. The Peach Buck uses Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey with peach, apricot, chamomile, lemon, and mint ginger beer—a fruit-forward successor to the earlier Kentucky-Less Buck, which has rotated off the menu along with the Pineapple Nojito. The beverage program is overseen by co-owner Corey McCombs, who built the cocktail menu to mirror chef and co-owner Matt Balke's ethos of fresh, seasonal ingredients with only four or five components per drink. Athletic Brewing's Upside Dawn non-alcoholic golden ale also appears on the beer list.

Encina earned Dallas Observer's Best Brunch recognition in 2025, and Texas Monthly has listed it as a notable Dallas restaurant. The dress code is casual, reservations are recommended especially for weekend brunch, and the restaurant accepts OpenTable bookings. It's a strong pick for non-drinkers joining a group dinner or brunch—the zero-proof options are priced and presented on par with the cocktail list, not tucked away as an afterthought. The patio and private dining room make it work for larger gatherings too.