Lost at Lekka

Lekka's Bar, located at 17606 Preston Rd Dallas,TX 75252
photo by Emily Paige

      Traveling up Preston Road in Dallas you are bound to find a place to grab a drink, but I was not expecting to happen upon this hidden South African treasure! Urban Spoon had dubbed this spot "Most Popular New Restaurant 2013". While extremely low key, you could certainly impress someone with your knowledge of hidden foreign cuisine, with the perfect patio. After all, Lekka does mean awesome, amazing, and delicious in South Africa! As soon as you walk in, (after parking in the back) many friendly faces welcome you. Few might remember the old Obzeet, located just a few streets north, which got lost in a lease awhile back. Luckily, Lekka decided to grace us with their South African presence. 

"Blue Fries" made with curly fries and blue cheese

      Although this place seems more for light bites, the diverse menu offers everything from Buffalo wings to Bruschetta. The “Blue Fries” (pictured) are curly fries drizzled with blue cheese, quite an interesting combination, but delicious if you love bleu cheese. With many salad options, various “salad toppers” are available to choose from like ahi tuna or steak strips - a great way to add a little extra protein to your meal! 

The "Larney" topped
with Prosecco

      






The cocktail list has numerous delicious options, each speciality cocktails has a South African name (fortunately the menu translates). The "Larney" (pictured) is South African for fancy, which is very fitting, being topped with Prosecco! Guys should not be worried because beer and wine are also on the list too. Be sure to catch happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-7pm and all day on the weekends!

      In front of the restaurant there is a unique gift store, which is the perfect place to find a Christmas present for that aunt you have no idea what to get! Everything from salt lamps to unique outdoor accessories to Himalayan bath salts can be found inside OR you could bring your relatives here when you have to figure out how to entertain them over the holidays. Live music can be found on the patio every Thursday through Saturday evening.

Lekka's Light Flower Tree

        Lekka is a great lunch spot, or a place to grab some drinks on a low key night. The huge patio with light flower trees is definitely a great escape when you need to “get out of Dallas” and enjoy yourself. So come get Lost at Lekka, escape to South Africa, if even for only a moment.