Fattoush Mediterranean Kitchen

Fattoush is tucked away in an obscure strip mall in the even more obscure town of Pantego that somehow earned squatters’ rights in the middle of Arlington. The chef here, Bashar Al Mudhafar, emigrated to the U.S. in 2010 after befriending American soldiers who frequented his Baghdad restaurant. One meal led to another, and after […]

Globe Life Park

Home of our beloved Texas Rangers, this behemoth of a baseball stadium that seats 50,000 screaming fans has loomed over the city of Arlington since its debut in 1994. The architects clearly had their eyes on the baseball stadiums of yesteryear, so the classically styled ballpark has plenty of retro details like arched windows and […]

Hurtado Barbecue

This barbecue spot in Arlington is synonymous with the phrase Mexicue. Since his early days of pop-ups, owner Brandon Hurtado attributes has flavor and style to his father’s Mexican roots. The result is nothing short of fantastic. Go for the El Jefe Platter to experience a broad range of flavors. It’s loaded with prime brisket, […]

J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill

One of Arlington’s longstanding favorite watering holes is J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill. Located near the center of downtown Arlington, J. Gilligan’s has been the home away from home for Arlington residents and University of Texas at Arlington students for over 30 years. The bar has a laid-back roadhouse vibe that is well suited to […]

Legal Draft Beer Co.

You have the right to drink great beer. your beer should have flavor and character, be made locally with the highest quality ingredients, and be enjoyed with friends and family in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Mac’s Bar & Grill

Mac’s is more grill than bar, but the pub side of this American-style eatery draws a local crowd for preparty weekend dinners or early nightcaps during the week. Since 1987, a black stone-top bar, ornate dark wooden shelving and a few tall round tables have afforded the neighborhood regulars a spot to catch the game […]

Olenjack’s Grille

Though the interior is done in chain-restaurant monotony, the food here-driven by chef Brian Olenjack (Chisholm Club, Reata, Metro Grill, etc.)-is a cut above most any Americana you can think of. Southern and Southwestern grace notes make antelope ribs, striped bass, crab cakes-even a simple bowl of greens-must tastes. And how often can you say […]

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Like all Pappadeaux locations in the family-owned Pappa’s chain, this one serves swimming-yesterday fare. There’s a little of everything under the sea — clams, oysters, shrimp, catfish. Steak and chicken are included to round out the kitchen’s offerings. The fresh-food philosophy extends to the tartar sauce, which is made from the house mayonnaise. As is […]

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe

We look at it as the poor man’s Pappadeaux, with humbler aspirations and much humbler prices. Funny thing is, the more we go there, the more we like it; it’s gotten to the point where we’d rather sit at a tin-topped table at Razzoo’s than wait in line at Pappadeaux. The blackened tilapia fillet, for […]