Goldrush Cafe Returns After the Death of Its Owner | Eater Dallas

"I learned that the longtime East Dallas breakfast spot founded in 1980 by Virgil Sanchez, Sr. — who converted an old doughnut shop into the cafe after a career as an electrical engineer and a Korean War veteran — will reopen on Friday, May 11 after briefly closing when Sanchez died at 81; his five children, who had already taken over daily operations, will continue to run it. The Gold Rush rose to the top of Dallas’s greasy‑spoon scene thanks to comforting, Tex‑Mex‑influenced breakfast staples like huevos rancheros and one of its best‑selling dishes, The John Wayne (eggs, bacon, salsa, and cheddar), and it remains beloved by locals — it holds a 4.7‑star rating on Facebook and reportedly drew a huge turnout at Sanchez’s funeral. Regulars praise its homey, comforting atmosphere and hospitality, with one five‑star reviewer saying the food is “just right” and that the heart and hospitality are as big as Texas." - Alaena Hostetter