Going to Dallas for first time. Any must visits for food, bars, nightlife, live music, and must sees?

Posted by Witty_Row666@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 15 comments

Howdy!

This is my first road trip to DFW from Monterrey, MX. The furthest I've drove is to ATX, but I want to see my Dallas Cowboys vs Eagles and decided to stay in Dallas (Deep Ellum).

So I would like any recommendations for places to be and enjoy in the city.

I mostly like brewery's, dive bars, any type of place with live bands/music, good food, amazing BBQs. And I want to go to a 2 step place.

Also any recommendations for going to At&T stadium, I saw a couple of shuttles, but I don't know which one is the best, if there's one that takes you from Dallas to Arlington and back? I'm not try to pay $150 USD for parking in Jerry World.

I saw there's a cool Walmart in front of the stadium, I understand you must NEVER park there, but I still want to visit it because I heard it has cool cowboys merch.

Thank you so much in advance!

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fanoftom@reddit

Dickies off Custer and University in Prosper has awesome food and Charming small town Texas vibes.

Im_Captain_Jack@reddit

Dickies 100%. Every non-texan should go at least once to experience the authenticity.

alongwayfromhome1@reddit

The Rustic has live music in their outdoor space and a friend told me she two stepped there as well.

friskyintellect@reddit

Mikes Chicken on maple ave. Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Best dive bar I like is Lee Harvey’s in Oak Cliff.

migs_003@reddit

McDonald's by Dallas zoo.

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Tonyinthebushes@reddit

For Deep Ellum, St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin (chill dive vibes with excellent food)

Itchy_Lab6034@reddit

Monterrey is a great city. Probably my favorite to go visit just not in the summer.

For 2 step Red River in Dallas.

Billy Bobs in Fort Worth

Pregame at Texas Live. You’re better off ubering to the stadium. Idk from deep ellum.

Bbq you judge like a taco stand if there’s a bunch of cars and people it’s a safe bet

bigdelite@reddit

Dealey Plaza and the 6th Floor Museum

https://www.visitdallas.com/blog/jfk-sixth-floor-museum/

bikerdude214@reddit

If you don’t mind a 12-15 minute walk, park at the baseball stadium for $40, and walk to Jerry World.

OG_ScreedyBop@reddit

Lived in DE for two years. Of course you have the BBQ spots. I preferred Terry Blacks over Pecan Lodge but both are good.

For the dive bar you gotta hit Adair's. Trust me. Grab a beer and a cheeseburger and listen to some great live music.

Deep Ellum is great to explore. Check out the shops and anything that looks interesting. Just be a bit more cautious at night. Crazy rowdy party crowd typically.

givemegumbo@reddit

Was gonna say, doubt you can afford anything after paying to see the cowgirls in person at Jerry World

Pajaro_negro@reddit

Jerry would cry tears of gold just to see the Cowboys get to the playoffs.

I bet he would too. Not gonna happen in his lifetime with the curse Jimmy Johnson put on him.

rom8n@reddit

Six flags, the Freeman, dots hop house, it'll do, red river, Stockyards

Few-Blood-7382@reddit

Harwood Arms is a good Irish pub with great food. Doesn’t close until 2am. Also there’s a place called Happiest Hour. Sports bar and club on rooftop. Great vibe! Also everything in Dallas closes at 2am so if you’re trying to get out, now is a good time to go.