With a wide variety of one-of-a-kind restaurants and bars, dining in Dallas offers something for everyone. From barbecue to pizza and everything in between, here are some top recommendations for evening dining and drinks.
Las Almas Rotas
Las Almas Rotas serves Mexican street food at an affordable price. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, such as choriqueso and tacos. The restaurant also serves vegetarian and gluten free options, such as esquites and vegetarian tortilla soup. Las Almas Rotas offers an array of drinks such as the Passion Paloma and the Mexican Candy Shot. Drink flights are available ranging from $15 to $56.
Las Almas Rotas is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. to midnight on Sunday and 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday. Happy hour is 11:30 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2–5 p.m. and 10:30–11:45 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant is less than a five-minute walk from the Cotton Bowl Stadium at 3615 Parry Ave.
Craft and Growler
Located in Historic Exposition Park, Craft and Growler is Dallas’ first growler filling station. A growler is a jug used for taking draft beer to go. The bar currently has 36 drinks on tap, which guests can view online. Specializing in craft beers, many of its drinks are local to the Dallas area. It also has a food menu ranging from pizza to quesadillas.
Craft and Growler is open from 3–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 3–9 p.m. on Sunday and 4-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. The bar is less than a five-minute walk from Cotton Bowl Stadium at 3601 Parry Ave.
Pecan Lodge
Ranked by D Magazine as the best barbecue in Dallas in 2016, Pecan Lodge offers a variety of smoked meats including 1-pound beef ribs and pulled pork. The restaurant also serves dishes such as classic wings and smokehouse nachos.
Pecan Lodge is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, or until they’ve sold out. A 1.2-mile walk from the Cotton Bowl Stadium, the restaurant is at 2702 Main St.
Mayer's Garden
Founded in 1881, Mayer's Garden is a restaurant and bar serving brunch, dinner and drinks. Specializing in Texas-inspired bar food, their "nuggies" and loaded cheese tots are a fan favorite. Their drink menu offers unique cocktails and mocktails like the Turtle Bite Shot and the West Coast.
Mayer's Garden is open from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The restaurant is a 10-minute drive from the stadium at 2422 N. Henderson Ave.
Mayer's Garden’s bar is open noon to 2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday and 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday from open to 7 p.m.
Harwood Arms
Harwood Arms is a British-style pub offering a variety of British dishes from fish and chips to shepherd's pie. The pub has an extensive drink menu featuring beer, cocktails and more than 50 scotches and whiskeys.
Harwood Arms is open every day from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., with extended happy hour on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A 15-minute drive from the stadium, the pub is at 2823 McKinnon St.
Chelsea Corner
About a 20-minute drive from the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Chelsea Corner has an extensive menu for brunch, dinner and drinks. Two fan favorites are the pizza and crab cake Benedict. The restaurant also has a seasonal menu featuring an apple cider margarita, apple serrano pork chop and more.
Chelsea Corner is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Monday, 4-11 p.m. Tuesday and 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesday and Thursday. Happy hour is Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pub is found at 4830 McKinney Ave.
The Factory Kitchen
The Factory Kitchen is a pizza place that serves more than just pizzas. From ribs, to pasta and burgers, their menu has something for everyone. The restaurant also offers a “build your own pizza” feature, with toppings like homemade sausage, pepperoni, black olives and tomatoes.
The Factory Kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. A 30-minute drive from the Cotton Bowl Stadium, the restaurant is found at 3009 Apollo Road in Garland, Texas.
This story was edited by Shelby Emery. Mary Ann Livingood copy edited this story.
