Uncle Dan's Pawn Shop - East Dallas

Pawn loans · also payday loans, buys gold & jewelry · 5404 E Grand Ave

★ 4.9 · 3,017 ratingsHours listed

Open late

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, and pawn charges are capped by law.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 76% of Dallas stores. A pawn loan risks only the item you leave, and the shop must hold it 30 days past the due date.

Good sign

What borrowers say4.9★

3,017 ratings. The owner answers complaints.

What borrowers say ↓

Good sign

Bad reviews1%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 76% of Dallas stores.

How it compares ↓

Good sign

What it costs20% / month

At most, on the smallest loans — capped by Texas law, with 30 days’ grace.

Check it

LicenceLook it up

Loan stores in Texas need an OCCC licence for each location. Check this one before you sign.

OCCC licence search ↗

A cheaper routeAsk a credit union about a small-dollar loan first →0.1 mi away · installment loansJustice Finance Co — ★ 4.9, few bad reviews →

From ratings and written reviews of this store. Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.

How it compares

Against every loan store in Dallas.

Rating

4.9Higher than 57% of Dallas loan stores. City average is 4.5.

Lowest rated in DallasHighest

Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews

This store1%

Average Dallas pawn loan store33%

Bad reviews by year · 1% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Oscar
Usually done in about 10 minutes
Deals in jewelry and gold, guns and electronics

Counted in 2,028 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service122 reviews · 6 per 100
Treats you with respect19 reviews · 0.9 per 100
Explains the terms clearly7 reviews · 0.3 per 100
Upfront about costs3 reviews · 0.1 per 100

What to watch for

Rude staff9 reviews · 0.4 per 100

Complaints are counts only.

What it costs

At most 20% a month

Texas caps pawn charges — 20% a month on the smallest loans, less on bigger ones — and the shop must hold your item 30 days past the due date. You never owe more than the item.

Before you go

What to take, and what to ask before you sign.

Bring these

Their website doesn’t list documents. Call ahead and ask what to bring.

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Takes cards

Ask these at the counter

1
How long will you hold my item?
Texas requires at least 30 days past the due date.
2
What does it cost to get it back, in dollars?
Ask for the total on the pawn ticket.
3
Can I extend if I need more time?
Ask what an extension costs.

Pawn loans in Texas: how they work, your rights, how to get out →

Check the licence: OCCC licence search or call 800-538-1579.

A cheaper route

Before you borrow here, ask a credit union about a small-dollar loan.

A Payday Alternative Loan (PAL) from a federal credit union is $200–$2,000, repaid over 1–12 months, capped at 28% a year plus a $20 fee at most. You usually join the credit union first, which can take a day.

Nearby alternatives

The closest real storefronts — at least two take a different route. Numbers match the map.

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In borrowers’ own words

“...Very Good...Polite...Fast Service...Will Return...”
“Amazing business, great customer service, when I was in need of help Rebecca helped me out and was friendly, respectful and answered all my questions”
“And loved that he explained everything thoroughly, so we have no surprises upon returning to retrieve our item”
“And loved that he explained everything thoroughly, so we have no surprises upon returning to retrieve our item”

Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.

About this lender

Pawn loans, and also payday loans, buys gold & jewelry.

An independent business, not part of a chain.

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