Welcome to Dallas/Fort Worth!
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Welcome to Dallas-Fort Worth! We are so excited for you to visit the DFW area. The Dallas/Fort Worth region, the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan area with a population of 8 million, is both an economic powerhouse with a global reach and a rich human mosaic that welcomes people from nearly every country in the world. From historic West End of Downtown Dallas to the western area of the Fort Worth Stockyards, there is lots to see and experience during your time in DFW.
About Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas attracts 25.7 million annual visitors, contributing to the total 75.5 million who visit the Metroplex area each year.
Settled in 1849 as an army outpost on the Trinity River, Fort Worth is now the 2nd fastest growing city in the US.
The Dallas area is home to 24 Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, HF Sinclair, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, and others.
Stockyards National Historic District features Fort Worth’s western heritage, including the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive and a year-round rodeo.
The integrated circuit computer chip (which became the microchip) was invented in Dallas in 1958 by Jack Kilby, an engineer at Texas Instruments.
The Fort Worth Stockyards house the world’s largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas.
The world’s first convenience store, 7-Eleven, opened in 1927 in Dallas. The corporation is still headquartered here today.
Opening in 1909, the Fort Worth Zoo is now top rated. It was ranked the No. 2 zoo in the nation by USA Today in 2021.
The State Fair of Texas, held annually in Dallas, is one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the country.
Dallas Cowboys Stadium, also known as AT&T Stadium, located in nearby Arlington, is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world and hosts various events, including concerts and sports games.
Hyatt House Lincoln Park
Hyatt House Lincoln Park is ideally situated just six miles north of downtown Dallas. Its convenient location makes it easy to travel to many Dallas businesses, attractions, and academic centers – including Southern Methodist University with the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, downtown Dallas, the Dallas Arts District, the notable Sixth Floor Museum, and NorthPark Center, the largest shopping mall in North Texas. Each hotel room is equipped with a full kitchen. There is a grocery store (Tom Thumb) within walking distance of the hotel. The front desk will be happy to direct you to nearby restaurants and shopping.
Restaurant Guide
Mediterranean/Halal
Fadi’s Mediterranean 3001 Knox St. #110, Dallas, TX 75205. Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine. Halal Food
Luna Grill The Hill 8165 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75231. Mediterranean cuisine staples, kabobs, salads, hummus, falafel, and desserts. Halal Food
Andalous 457 E Interstate 20 #101, Arlington, TX 76018. 6450 North MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100 Irving TX 75039 (next to DFW airport). Mediterranean cuisine with kabobs, dips, salads, and desserts.
Café Izmir 3711 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 7520. Family-owned Mediterranean cuisine.
Baboush 3636 McKinney Ave Ste 160, Dallas, TX 75204. Lebanese and Moroccan-inspired dishes.
Cava 8018 Park Lane Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75231. Build-your-own style Mediterranean food.
Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205. Middle Eastern Kitchen serving gyros, shawarma, and other regional specialties!
Maya’s Modern Mediterranean 9540 Garland Rd Ste C362, Dallas, TX 75218. Fresh, accessible Mediterranean plates, bowls, salads, or soups.
BBQ
Pecan Lodge 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226. Family-owned Texas BBQ. Their featured BBQ includes beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, smoked meats, and sandwiches.
Terry Black’s BBQ 3025 Main St Dallas, TX 75226. Family-owned central Texas-style BBQ. Barbeque meats like sliced brisket, pork ribs, smoked meats, sandwiches, sides and desserts.
Oak’d 5500 Greenville Ave, Suite 1300, Dallas TX. Handcrafted Texas BBQ, known for their smoked meats, brisket, burgers, gourmet sides, and buttermilk biscuits. Oak’d bakery also serves desserts.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ, 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208. Central Texas-style BBQ. Known for their sausages, which are in shipped in from Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas.
Slow Bone BBQ 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Casual spot serving brisket and other smoked meats with a variety of sides.
Cousin’s BBQ Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Self-serve eatery serving BBQ smoked meats and sides.
Zavala’s Barbecue 421 W Main St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Pork ribs, brisket, beef rib, cheek, salads, and sausages.
Mexican Tex-Mex
Mi Cocina on the Park (Klyde Warren Park) 2000 Woodall Rodgers Fwy Dallas, TX 75201. Mexican cuisine staples, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and frozen cocktails.
Jose 4931 Lovers Ln, Dallas TX 75209. Jalisco–inspired authentic Mexican cuisine. Seafood-heavy menu, ceviche, aguachiles, tacos, enchiladas, soups, salads, and margaritas.
Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano 4912 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Mexico City cuisine. The menu explores Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican heritages in their dishes.
Tacodeli 8031 Walnut Hill Ln Dallas, TX 75231. A variety of Tacos for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Chuy’s, 4544 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Chain serving classic Tex-Mex dishes and known for their Texas-size portions.
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Mexican restaurant featuring family recipes for fajitas and family style dinners.
Ojeda’s 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Authentic Tex-Mex including enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and other special dishes.
Mia’s Tex-Mex 4322 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. A large menu of family recipes for Mexican dishes.
Doce Mesas 4444 McKinney Ave Dallas, TX 75205. Fresh Tex-Mex dishes featuring their tacos, enchiladas, and refreshing margaritas.
Meso Maya Comida y Copas 1611 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 A contemporary Mexican eatery serving Oaxaca- and Puebla-inspired recipes.
Chilangos Tacos 4012 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204. A Mexico City-style taqueria serving up street tacos.
Miriam Cocina Latina 2015 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201. Authentic Mexican and Latin food with a few Tex-Mex staples.
Desperados 4818 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. A long-established Dallas restaurant with tacos, soups, salads, fajitas, and more.
Steakhouses
Al Biernat’s 4217 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219. Dallas steakhouse staple. Favorites at the restaurant include filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, and lobster risotto. Vegan options available.
Bob’s Steak & Chop House 4300 Lemmon Avenue Dallas, TX. Traditional American steakhouse. Serves steak cuts, seafood, side dishes, and cocktails.
Brass Ram 2130 Commerce Street 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75201. New upscale steakhouse. Featured plates include prime rib, steaks, seafood, soups, and sandwiches.
Saltgrass Steakhouse 13561 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. Steakhouse with a large menu featuring flavors of the American West.
Town Hearth 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Restaurant serving steaks and classic cocktails.
Smoky Rose 8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. Texan barbecue, sandwiches, and meats.
Italian
Terilli’s 2815 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206. Family-owned Italian-American cuisine with Texan influence, known for their “Italchos.”
Pizzeria Testa 3525 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206. A variety of Neapolitan pizzas.
Eno’s Pizza Tavern, 407 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. Serves farm-to-table pizza, pasta, salads, and craft beers.
Prego Pasta House 4930 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75206. Family-owned Italian restaurant with lively atmosphere.
Sister Restaurant 2808 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Upscale, Italian-inspired cuisine.
Gramaldi’s Pizza 8060 Parklane Ste. 105 Dallas, TX 75231. Brick-oven thin-crust pizza located near Northpark Mall and Greenville Ave.
Partenope Ristorante 1903 Main St. Dallas, Texas 75201. Historic Neapolitan pizza restaurant located in Downtown Dallas.
Dolce Riviera 2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201. Traditional Italian cooking featuring pasta, seafood, and meats.
Mama’s Pizza 11828 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244. Casual pizza restaurant.
Cane Rosso 2612 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226. A variety of pastas and pizzas.
Pie Tap 1212 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75207. Features pizzas, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
Greenville Ave. Pizza Company 23 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Specialty thin and crispy-crust pizza with homemade sauce.
The Charles 1632 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Upscale restaurant serving wood-fired Italian classics through a Texas lens.
Asian
Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku Grill 2023 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Traditional Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, tempura, ramen, and udon.
Uchi 2817 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75201. Non-traditional Japanese cuisine featuring sushi and seasonal omakase.
Fortune House 2010 Greenville Ave, Suite B Dallas, TX 75206. Shanghainese Cuisine.
Hello Dumpling 8041 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite E815 Dallas, TX 75231. Features their dumplings, noodles, and bubble tea.
Oishii (Sushi) 5627 SMU Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75206. A wide menu of sushi, rolls, sashimi and omakase.
Sushi Axiom 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Thai restaurant featuring stir-fry and curry dishes.
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar 1812 N Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX 75204. A crossover between an Asian Smokehouse and Texas barbecue, including noodles, rice bowls, sandwiches, and more.
American
Hudson House 4448 Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75225. East Coast-inspired American dishes for lunch and dinner.
Cafe 43 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205. Locally sourced, organic Texas-influenced dishes and classic favorites. Located inside Bush Center.
The Woolworth 1520 Elm St #201, Dallas TX 75201. Serving elegant modern cuisine and innovative cocktails and spirits.
John’s Café 1733 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206. American diner breakfast and lunch.
Snooze A.M. Eatery 8041 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX 75231. Breakfast and lunch eatery with a “groovy” atmosphere.
Invasion 4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246. Fast, fresh sandwiches, burgers, and plates.
Vegetarian/Vegan
Bellagreen 8041 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 810, Dallas, Texas 75231. Eatery specializing in healthy food made from scratch with a variety of dishes and desserts. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegetarian options available.
True Food Kitchen 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75225. A variety of fresh food such as burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and pizzas. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Flower Child 5450 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209. A variety of healthy dishes including salads, bowls, and wraps. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Vegan House (Bishop Arts) 832 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208. Specializes in vegan dishes!
Eatzies 3403 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, TX 75219. A grab-and-go market with a variety of fresh meals ready to eat.
Sweets
Civil Pour 8061 Walnut Hill, Ste 924, Dallas, TX 75231. Coffee shop also featuring beers, sandwiches, and pastries.
The Flying Horse Café 1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201. Coffee shop in the Magnolia Hotel.
Emporium Pies – Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum. Delicious pies by the slice!
Leila Bakery & Café 6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206. Baked goods such as kolaches, cookies, muffins, as well as soups, salads, and quiche.
Curly’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Frozen custard dessert located in Fort Worth.
Jeni’s Ice Cream 2012 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Ice cream with original and unique flavors
rise Souffles 5360 W Lovers Ln, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75209. A soufflé restaurant and wine bar with French influence. A fun atmosphere and unique experience.
Village Baking Company 1921 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Causal café serving fresh breads and pastries.
Staff Favorites
Mediterranean/Halal
Cava 8018 Park Lane Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75231. Build-your-own style Mediterranean food.
Fadi’s Mediterranean 3001 Knox St. #110, Dallas, TX 75205. Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine. Halal Food
Café Izmir 3711 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206. Family-owned Mediterranean cuisine.
Baboush 3636 McKinney Ave Ste 160, Dallas, TX 75204. Lebanese and Moroccan-inspired dishes.
Maya’s Modern Mediterranean 9540 Garland Rd Ste C362, Dallas, TX 75218. Fresh, accessible Mediterranean plates, bowls, salads, or soups.
Sachet 4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Mediterranean restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205. Middle Eastern Kitchen serving gyros, shawarma, and other regional specialties!
Mexican/Tex-Mex
Meso Maya Comida y Copas 1611 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 A contemporary Mexican eatery serving Oaxaca- and Puebla-inspired recipes.
Chilangos Tacos 4012 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204. A Mexico City-style taqueria serving up street tacos.
Miriam Cocina Latina 2015 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201. Authentic Mexican and Latin food with a few Tex-Mex staples.
Chuy’s, 4544 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Chain serving classic Tex-Mex dishes and known for their Texas-size portions.
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Mexican restaurant featuring family recipes for fajitas and family style dinners. (Cash only).
Ojeda’s 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Authentic Tex-Mex including enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and other special dishes.
Mia’s Tex-Mex 4322 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. A large menu of family recipes for Mexican dishes.
Doce Mesas 9810 N Central Expy St. 600 Dallas, TX 75231. Fresh Tex-Mex dishes featuring their tacos, enchiladas, and refreshing margaritas.
Desperados 4818 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. A long-established Dallas restaurant with tacos, soups, salads, fajitas, and more.
BBQ
Cousin’s BBQ Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Self-serve eatery serving BBQ smoked meats and sides.
Pecan Lodge 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226. Family-owned Texas BBQ. Their featured BBQ includes beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, smoked meats, and sandwiches.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ, 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208. Central Texas-style BBQ. Known for their sausages, which are in shipped in from Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas.
Terry Black’s BBQ 3025 Main St Dallas, TX 75226. Family-owned central Texas-style BBQ. Barbeque meats like sliced brisket, pork ribs, smoked meats, sandwiches, sides and desserts.
Slow Bone BBQ 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Casual spot serving brisket and other smoked meats with a variety of sides.
Steakhouses
Al Biernat’s 4217 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219. Dallas steakhouse staple. Favorites at the restaurant include filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, and lobster risotto. Vegan options available
Bob’s Steak & Chop House 4300 Lemmon Avenue Dallas, TX. Traditional American steakhouse. Serves steak cuts, seafood, side dishes, and cocktails.
Saltgrass Steakhouse 13561 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. Steakhouse with a large menu featuring flavors of the American West.
Town Hearth 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Restaurant serving steaks and classic cocktails.
Smoky Rose 8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. Texan barbecue, sandwiches, and meats.
JOEY Dallas 8687 N Central Expressway Unit 307, Dallas, TX 75225 (located inside NorthPark Mall). A restaurant with a lively atmosphere featuring a wide variety of dishes including sushi, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and more.
Vegetarian/Vegan
Bella Green 8041 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 810, Dallas, Texas 75231. Eatery specializing in fresh food made from scratch with a variety of dishes and desserts. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegetarian options available.
True Food Kitchen 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75225. A variety of fresh food such as burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and pizzas. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Flower Child 2101 Cedar Springs Road Suite R100 Dallas, TX 75201. A variety of healthy dishes including salads, bowls, and wraps. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Vegan House 832 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208. Specializes in vegan dishes.
Italian/Pizza
Prego Pasta House 4930 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75206. Family-owned Italian restaurant with lively atmosphere.
Dolce Riviera 2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201. Traditional Italian cooking featuring pasta, seafood, and meats.
Eno’s Pizza Tavern, 407 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. Serves farm-to-table pizza, pasta, salads, and craft beers.
Grimaldi’s Pizza 8060 Parklane Ste. 105 Dallas, TX 75231. Brick-oven thin-crust pizza located near NorthPark Mall and Greenville Ave.
Partenope Ristorante 1903 Main St. Dallas, Texas 75201. Historic Neapolitan pizza restaurant located in Downtown Dallas.
Mama’s Pizza 11828 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244 (North Dallas). Casual pizza restaurant.
Pie Tap 1212 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75207. Features pizzas, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
Cane Rosso 2612 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226 (Deep Ellum). A variety of pastas and pizzas.
Greenville Ave. Pizza Company 1923 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (Greenville). Specialty thin and crispy-crust pizza with homemade sauce.
Mister O1 3838 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite #175 Dallas, TX 75219. Artisanal-style pizzas, appetizers, and salads, featuring star-shaped pizzas.
Asian
Oishii 5627 SMU Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75206. A wide menu of sushi, rolls, sashimi and omakase.
Sushi Axiom 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Thai restaurant featuring stir-fry and curry dishes.
Uchi 2817 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75201. Non-traditional Japanese cuisine featuring sushi and seasonal omakase.
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar 1812 N Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX 75204. A crossover between an Asian Smokehouse and Texas barbecue, including noodles, rice bowls, sandwiches, and more.
Aw Shucks 3601 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206. Seafood and oyster bar.
Paradiso, 308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. A southern-European inspired restaurant that serves brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner with a large outdoor patio.
Invasion 4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246. Fast, fresh sandwiches, burgers, and plates.
Eatzies 3403 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, TX 75219. A grab-and-go market with a variety of fresh meals ready to eat.
Sweets
The Flying Horse Café 1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201. Coffee shop in the Magnolia Hotel.
Curly’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Frozen custard dessert located in Fort Worth.
Emporium Pies – Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum. Delicious pies by the slice.
Jeni’s Ice Cream 2012 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Ice cream with original and unique flavors.
Leila Bakery & Café 6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206. Baked goods such as kolaches, cookies, muffins, as well as soups, salads, and quiche.
rise Souffles 5360 W Lovers Ln, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75209. A soufflé restaurant and wine bar with French influence. A fun atmosphere and unique experience.
Village Baking Company 1921 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Causal café serving fresh breads and pastries.
Eats by Area
Inwood Village
Jose 4931 Lovers Ln, Dallas TX 75209. Jalisco-inspired authentic Mexican cuisine. Seafood-heavy menu, ceviche, aguachiles, tacos, enchiladas, soups, salads, and margaritas.
Hudson House 4448 Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75225. East Coast-inspired American dishes for lunch and dinner. Featured plates include flown in oysters and the “World’s Coldest Martinis.”
Taco Joint 6112 Luther Ln, Dallas, TX 75225. A wide variety of fast and easy tacos.
Flower Child 5450 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209. A variety of healthy dishes including salads, bowls, and wraps. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
rise Souffles 5360 W Lovers Ln, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75209. A soufflé restaurant and wine bar with French influence. A fun atmosphere and unique experience.
True Food Kitchen 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75225. A variety of fresh food such as burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and pizzas. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
The Hill
Luna Grill The Hill 8165 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75231. Mediterranean cuisine staples, kabobs, salads, hummus, falafel, and desserts. Halal Food
Tacodeli 8031 Walnut Hill Ln Dallas, TX 75231. A variety of Tacos for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Doce Mesas 9810 N Central Expy St. 600 Dallas, TX 75231 (The Hill). Fresh Tex-Mex dishes featuring their tacos, enchiladas, and refreshing margaritas.
Bella Green 8041 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 810, Dallas, Texas 75231. Eatery specializing in healthy food made from scratch with a variety of dishes and desserts. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegetarian options available.
Snooze A.M. Eatery 8041 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX 75231. Breakfast and lunch eatery with a “groovy” atmosphere.
Hello Dumpling 8041 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite E815 Dallas, TX 75231. Features their dumplings, noodles, and bubble tea.
Civil Pour 8061 Walnut Hill, Ste 924, Dallas, TX 75231. Coffee shop also featuring beers, sandwiches, and pastries.
NorthPark/Park Lane
Cava 8018 Park Lane Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75231. Build-your-own style Mediterranean food.
Grimaldi’s Pizza 8060 Parklane Ste. 105 Dallas, TX 75231. Brick-oven thin-crust pizza located near NorthPark Mall and Greenville Ave.
Panera Bread 7839 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75225. Sandwiches, salads, soups, and more.
JOEY Dallas 8687 N Central Expressway Unit 307, Dallas, TX 75225 (located inside NorthPark Mall). A restaurant with a lively atmosphere featuring a wide variety of dishes including sushi, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and more.
Near hotel/SMU/Greenville Ave.
Prego Pasta House 4930 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75206. Family-owned Italian restaurant with lively atmosphere.
Desperados 4818 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. A long-established Dallas restaurant with tacos, soups, salads, fajitas, and more.
Chick-fil-A 7718 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206. Chicken sandwiches, salads, more.
In-N-Out Burger 7940 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206. California-inspired, thin-sliced burgers and fries.
Whataburger 6061 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Texas burgers and fries.
Raising Cane’s 5030 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206. Chicken fingers, fries, and special Cane’s Sauce.
Central Market 5750 East Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206. Grocery store with many different ready-to-go meals.
Oishii 5627 SMU Blvd, Dallas, TX 75206. A wide menu of sushi, rolls, sashimi and omakase.
Oak’d 5500 Greenville Ave, Suite 1300, Dallas TX. Handcrafted Texas BBQ, known for their smoked meats, brisket, burgers, gourmet sides, and buttermilk biscuits. Oak’d bakery also serves desserts.
Cafe 43 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205. Locally sourced, organic Texas-influenced dishes and classic favorites. Located inside Bush Center.
Taco Joint 6434 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75214. A wide variety of fast and easy tacos.
Lower Greenville Avenue
Café Izmir 3711 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206. Family-owned Mediterranean cuisine.
John’s Café 1733 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206. American diner breakfast and lunch.
Terilli’s 2815 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206. Family-owned Italian-American cuisine with Texan influence, known for their “Italchos.”
Pizzeria Testa 3525 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206. A variety of Neapolitan pizzas.
Greenville Ave. Pizza Company 1923 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Specialty thin and crispy-crust pizza with homemade sauce.
Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku Grill 2023 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Traditional Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, tempura, ramen, and udon. Known for its signature dish “Beef Tongue with Tokyo Negi” as well as its variety of yakiniku options.
Fortune House 2010 Greenville Ave, Suite B Dallas, TX 75206. Shanghainese Cuisine.
Aw Shucks 3601 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206. Seafood and oyster bar.
Jeni’s Ice Cream 2012 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Ice cream with original and unique flavors.
Leila Bakery & Café 6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206. Baked goods such as kolaches, cookies, muffins, as well as soups, salads, and quiche.
The Truck Yard 5624 Sears St. Dallas, TX 75206. A “dive-ish” bar garden with live music, food trucks, and bars on Greenville Ave.
Knox/Henderson
Fadi’s Mediterranean 3001 Knox St. #110, Dallas, TX 75205. Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine. Halal Food
Chuy’s, 4544 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Chain serving classic Tex-Mex dishes and known for their Texas-size portions.
Doce Mesas 4444 McKinney Ave Dallas, TX 75205. Fresh Tex-Mex dishes featuring their tacos, enchiladas, and refreshing margaritas.
Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano 4912 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Mexico City cuisine. The menu explores Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican heritages in their dishes.
Pie Tap 2708 N Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206. Features pizzas, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
Village Baking Company 3219 Knox St. #130, Dallas, TX 75205. Causal café serving fresh breads and pastries.
Oak Lawn
Baboush 3636 McKinney Ave Ste 160, Dallas, TX 75204. Lebanese and Moroccan-inspired dishes.
Ojeda’s 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Authentic Tex-Mex including enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and other special dishes.
Mia’s Tex-Mex 4322 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. A large menu of family recipes for Mexican dishes.
Al Biernat’s 4217 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219. Dallas steakhouse staple. Favorites at the restaurant include filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, and lobster risotto. Vegan options available
Bob’s Steak & Chop House 4300 Lemmon Avenue Dallas, TX 75219. Traditional American steakhouse. Serves steak cuts, seafood, side dishes, and cocktails.
Eatzies 3403 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, TX 75219. A grab-and-go market with a variety of fresh meals ready to eat.
Oishii 2525 Wycliff Ave Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75219. A wide menu of sushi, rolls, sashimi and omakase.
Mister O1 3838 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite #175 Dallas, TX 75219. Artisanal-style pizzas, appetizers, and salads, featuring star-shaped pizzas.
Uptown
Uchi 2817 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75201. Non-traditional Japanese cuisine featuring sushi and seasonal omakase.
Flower Child 2101 Cedar Springs Road Suite R100 Dallas, TX 75201. A variety of healthy dishes including salads, bowls, and wraps. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Dolce Riviera 2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201. Traditional Italian cooking featuring pasta, seafood, and meats.
Mi Cocina (Klyde Warren Park) 2000 Woodall Rodgers Fwy Dallas, TX 75201. Mexican cuisine staples, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and frozen cocktails.
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar 1812 N Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX 75204. A crossover between an Asian Smokehouse and Texas barbecue, including noodles, rice bowls, sandwiches, and more.
Design District
Pie Tap 1212 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75207. Features pizzas, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
Town Hearth 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Restaurant serving steaks and classic cocktails.
Slow Bone BBQ 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Casual spot serving brisket and other smoked meats with a variety of sides.
Downtown
Brass Ram 2130 Commerce Street 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75201. New upscale steakhouse. Featured plates include prime rib, steaks, seafood, soups, and sandwiches.
The Woolworth 1520 Elm St #201, Dallas TX 75201. Serving elegant modern cuisine and innovative cocktails and spirits.
Partenope Ristorante 1903 Main St. Dallas, Texas 75201. Historic Neapolitan pizza restaurant located in Downtown Dallas.
The Flying Horse Café 1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201. Coffee shop in the Magnolia Hotel.
Bob’s Steak & Chop House 555 S Lamar St. Dallas, TX 75202. Traditional American steakhouse. Serves steak cuts, seafood, side dishes, and cocktails.
Bishop Arts
Vegan House (Bishop Arts) 832 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208. Specializes in vegan dishes.
Eno’s Pizza Tavern, 407 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. Serves farm-to-table pizza, pasta, salads, and craft beers
Emporium Pies 314 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. Delicious pies by the slice!
Paradiso, 308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. A southern-European inspired restaurant that serves brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner with a large outdoor patio.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208. Central Texas-style BBQ. Known for their sausages, which are in shipped in from Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas.
Village Baking Company . 308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208. Causal café serving fresh breads and pastries.
Deep Ellum
Pecan Lodge 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226. Family-owned Texas BBQ. Their featured BBQ includes beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, smoked meats, and sandwiches
Terry Black’s BBQ 3025 Main St Dallas, TX 75226. Family-owned central Texas-style BBQ. Barbeque meats like sliced brisket, pork ribs, smoked meats, sandwiches, sides and desserts.
Cane Rosso 2612 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226. A variety of pastas and pizzas.
Emporium Pies 2708 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226. Delicious pies by the slice!
Invasion 4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246. Fast, fresh sandwhiches, burgers, and plates.
White Rock/East Dallas
Maya’s Modern Mediterranean 9540 Garland Rd Ste C362, Dallas, TX 75218. Fresh, accessible Mediterranean plates, bowls, salads, or soups.
Smoky Rose 8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. Texan barbecue, sandwiches, and meats.
Greenville Ave. Pizza Company 1145 Peavy Rd. Dallas, TX 75218. Specialty thin and crispy-crust pizza with homemade sauce.
Kalachandji’s 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX 75223. Vegetarian options available.
Arlington
Andalous 457 E Interstate 20 #101, Arlington, TX 76018 (Arlington). Mediterranean cuisine with kabobs, dips, salads, and desserts.
Saltgrass Steakhouse 2200 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006. Steakhouse with a large menu featuring flavors of the American West.
Mama’s Pizza 1200 N Fielder Arlington, TX 76102. Casual pizza restaurant.
Cane Rosso 200 N. East St., Arlington, TX 76011. A variety of pastas and pizzas.
Fort Worth
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Mexican restaurant featuring family recipes for fajitas and family style dinners.
Cane Rosso 815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. A variety of pastas and pizzas.
Flower Child 1616 South University Dr, #301 Fort Worth, TX 76107. A variety of healthy dishes including salads, bowls, and wraps. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Sushi Axiom 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Thai restaurant featuring stir-fry and curry dishes.
Curly’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Frozen custard dessert located in Fort Worth.
Cultural Activities
Museums
Dallas
Dallas Holocaust Museum 300 N Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202. The Dallas Holocaust Museum Center for Education and Tolerance is dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred and indifference.
Dallas Museum of Art 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 7520. Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and has a global collection that encompasses more than 24,000 works and spans 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures.
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205. As the 13th presidential library, the Bush Presidential Library and Museum promotes an understanding of the American presidency and examines the specific time in history during which President Bush served.
Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209. With 13 historical galleries and over 35,000 artifacts, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is the perfect place to explore the history and progress of aviation as mankind continues to pursue going higher, faster and farther.
The Six Floor Museum 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202. The Museum’s collections include original documents and manuscripts, photographs, newspapers and magazines, three-dimensional artifacts, architectural elements and audio-visual recordings all pertaining to the assassination of President Kennedy, the aftermath and legacy of that event, and the history and culture of Dallas and the 1960s.
Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. Located in the center of the Dallas Arts District, the Crow Collection features permanent and rotating exhibitions of arts from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.
Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center is home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world, the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, which features more than 300 masterpieces.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201. At this natural history and science museum, everything from dinosaurs to DNA to diamonds are packed into five levels of hands-on discovery and adventure.
The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection 2501 N Harwood St Suite 225, Dallas, TX 75201. This collection of art of the samurai, now one of the largest in the world, began over thirty years ago, when Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller started acquiring this art, with a focus on artistic detail and sculptural quality.
Fort Worth
Cattle Raisers Museum 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth, Texas 76107. The Cattle Raisers Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and science of the cattle industry. The exhibits show the important role Texas and Southwestern cattle raisers play in protecting natural resources as frontline stewards of land, livestock and wildlife.
Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. The Kimbell Art Museum is internationally renowned for both its collections and its architecture. The Kimbell’s collections range in period from antiquity to the 20th century, featuring several European masterpieces, as well as Egyptian, Asian, Mesoamerican and African art.
Sid Richardson Museum 309 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Sid Richardson Museum, located in Fort Worth, features exhibitions of paintings by the premier Western artists, Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The works are the legacy of the late oilman and philanthropist, Sid Williams Richardson.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. The Amon Carter Museum of American Art offer visitors new ways to encounter and understand American art through an expansive collection, world-class exhibitions, dynamic events, cutting-edge research, and more.
National Cowgirl Museum 1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts. Currently, the museum’s archives house more than 4000 artifacts and information about more than 750 remarkable women.
The Modern Art Museum 3200 Darnell Street Fort Worth, TX 76107. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth maintains one of the foremost collections of international modern and contemporary art in the country, including works of Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko.
Zoos/Aquariums
Dallas
Dallas Zoo 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203. With 106 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo offers an exciting journey through wildlife habitats around the world! Guests can discover animals that live in the treetops or underground or anywhere in-between while learning about their habits and habitats.
Dallas Aquarium 1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202. Over 600,000 gallons of water filled with sharks, manatees, and more await your viewing at the Dallas World Aquarium, one of the Historic West End’s jewels. Visiting the watery Aquarium is a fun, educational experience far removed from the dry heat of Texas.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110. The Fort Worth Zoo provides an entire day of fun for any family. Texas Wild! is a hands-on exhibit that showcases the unique wildlife of the Lone Star State and includes a petting zoo. The Zoo features all four great-ape species and several endangered reptiles and amphibians at the Museum of Living Art (MOLA).
Live Music
Dallas
Longhorn Ballroom 216 Corinth St, Dallas, TX 75207. The Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas has been called, Texas’ Most Historic Music Venue and since its reopening in 2023, has been restored for music and events.
Cowboys Red River (Dancehall and Saloon) 10310 Technology Blvd W, Dallas, TX 75220. Outpost of a honky-tonk/dance hall chain with live country music, dance lessons & a mechanical bull.
Fort Worth
Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Billy Bob’s is the “world’s largest Honky Tonk,” and has been named “Country Music Club of the Year” twelve times. The Guitar Bar has 75 guitars autographed by the stars who have performed at the club and the HonkyTonk kitchen features delicious Texas favorites. Join us for bull-riding, live entertainment, dancing, and more!
Tulips FTW 112 St. Louis Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104. In the heart of Fort Worth’s vibrant cultural corner, Tulips FTW brings music, art, fine drinks, cold beers, great food and community together under one roof.
Gardens/Parks
Dallas
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210. Located in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, Texas Discovery Gardens is a 7.5-acre organic garden featuring native plants and hundreds of free-flying butterflies.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre complex located in East Dallas on the shores of White Rock Lake that strives to share the art of horticulture with the public while providing a visually appealing and engaging experience for all ages.
Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201. An urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers, Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to lecture series to outdoor concerts.
West End Historic District Originally established as the city’s first factory and warehouse district in the 1920s, the West End Historic District is now a popular area for its businesses, museums, and restaurants.
Katy Trail 3102 Maple Ave Ste 230, Dallas, TX 75201. The historic Katy Trail is built on an old railroad line and has quickly become an iconic destination for the people of Dallas. A beautiful trail through Uptown Dallas surrounded by greenery and located next to several shops and restaurants.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Botanical Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Home to more than 2,500 species of plants in its 23 specialty gardens, the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is the oldest botanic garden in Texas, and home to the world-renowned Japanese Garden.
Sundance Square 420 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3925. Spanning 35 blocks in Downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square is filled with dozens of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Red-brick streets, charming courtyards, lush landscaping, and an expansive plaza add to the authenticity and excitement.
Fort Worth Water Gardens 1502 Commerce Street Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. It is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can experience a variety of water features as they wander through this relaxing urban park.
Curiosities
Reunion Tower 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207. The Geo-Deck at Reunion Tower, the icon of the Dallas skyline is 470 feet up and offers visitors a 360-degree view of Dallas! Enjoy the views, high definition zoom cameras, interactive touch screens, telescopes, photo ops and an indoor/outdoor observation deck that lets you see for miles in any direction.
Giant Eyeball 1601 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201. 30-ft. tall, realistically rendered fiberglass sculpture of a human eyeball in a fenced garden.
AT&T Discovery District
Seasonal
Dallas
State Fair of Texas 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210. Promotes Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. At 24 consecutive days, the State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest. Celebrate all things Texan by coming to see Big Tex, tasting unique foods, riding rides, and more.
Dallas Blooms – The Arboretum 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. This spectacular event showcases 500,000 spring blooming bulbs, representing 120 varieties, with a breathtaking display of 350,000 tulips and a mix of hyacinths and daffodils. As the festival unfolds, the garden transforms with vibrant azaleas and cherry trees, creating a stunning burst of color.
Cool Thursdays Concert Series – The Arboretum 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. Don’t miss the most spectacular view of the sunset over White Rock Lake while enjoying bands from all over the country. Grab your friends, pack a picnic and make this your Thursday night routine.
Stockyards
Stockyard’s Championship Rodeo 121 E Exchange Ave, Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX 76164-8211. The Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held in the world-famous Cowtown Coliseum and is the home of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Come see us for two hours of action-packed excitement at the world’s only year-round rodeo!
John Wayne – An American Experience 2501 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, TX 76164. John Wayne: An American Experience is located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards! Featuring over 400 pieces of personal and professional memorabilia, the exhibit will take you through John Wayne’s life and how he achieved the ultimate American dream.
Fort Worth Herd Twice Daily Cattle Drive 129 East Exchange Avenue (Behind Livestock Exchange Building) Fort Worth TX 76164. The Fort Worth Herd is the world’s only twice daily longhorn cattle drive! Steers can be viewed before and after cattle drives in their pens behind the Livestock Exchange Building or at the Observation Deck.
Group Activities
The Sandy Pickle 5683 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206. Sandy Pickle is your one-stop destination for pickleball, beach volleyball, and state-of-the-art golf simulators.
Bowlounge 167 Turtle Creek Blvd #103, Dallas, TX 75207. Funky warehouse space offering vintage-style bowling lanes & a bar with craft beers & cocktails.
Bowlski’s Lakewood Theater 1825 Abrams Pkwy Suite C, Dallas, TX 75214. Historic movie theater transformed into multi-lane bowling venue with restaurant, bar & live music.
Another Round Dallas 660 Fort Worth Ave Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75208. An indoor mini-golf and bar venue featuring 12 eclectic holes, a golf simulator, and a covered patio that has games along with artful golf carts. They also offer a full bar with curated cocktails and gourmet finger foods.
Electric Shuffle Dallas 2615 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226. Whether you’re here for high energy shuffleboard, weekend brunch, cocktails, or a work social we’ve got the perfect night out!
Escapology Escape Rooms Dallas – Victory Park 2375 Victory Park Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75202. Victory Park’s premier escape game offers an exciting, unique and challenging experience. Teams of 2-8 players race against the clock to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode the locks to escape the adventure game room within 60 minutes!
Project Panic Escape Rooms 8060 Park Ln #135, Dallas, TX 75231. Project Panic offers a team based, immersive and exciting experience. Teams are given 60 minutes to work together in order to escape the room!
Bowl Games 139 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75207. Industrial-chic lounge with pub grub & games, including a unique version of bowling using footballs.
Bad Axe Throwing 5438 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223. The world’s largest urban axe throwing company. Our Bad Axe Throwing Dallas location hosts corporate events, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or people looking for a fun outing with friends.
Lone Star Axe Throwing 440 Singleton Blvd Suite 140, Dallas, TX 75212. An immersive axe throwing experience that promises unlimited Texas-sized fun!
Museum of Illusions 701 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202. Museum with interactive optical art & sets for photos with visual illusions, plus a gift shop.