Dining in the Bishop Arts District
Located just south of downtown Dallas across the Trinity River, the Bishop Arts District is the city's most charming, walkable, and independent neighborhood. It is packed with historic brick buildings, boutique shops, and some of the best, most creative dining in the entire metroplex. It is the perfect destination for a relaxed afternoon away from the sports bars.
Central Texas Smoke
We mentioned their Texas Live! location, but the Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts is fantastic. The smell of post oak smoke hits you blocks away. Order the fatty brisket on butcher paper, grab a local beer, and enjoy the rustic atmosphere.
Impossible Reservations
Lucia is arguably the best Italian restaurant in Dallas. It is tiny, intimate, and the reservations are incredibly difficult to secure (they book out months in advance). If you manage to get a table, their house-cured salumi and handmade pastas are breathtaking.
Oysters and Wine
Boulevardier offers a fantastic, lively French bistro experience. They feature a massive, beautiful zinc bar, an incredible raw oyster selection, and excellent, heavy French classics like cassoulet and steak frites.
A Neighborhood Classic
El Jordan Cafe is a tiny, old-school, unpretentious Tex-Mex diner in the heart of the district. It is cheap, cash-only, and serves fantastic, heavy breakfast tacos and massive plates of huevos rancheros. It is a beloved neighborhood staple.
Dessert Hopping
Bishop Arts is designed for walking. Do not eat dessert at your restaurant. Instead, walk down the street to Emporium Pies for a slice of the 'Drunken Nut', or head to Melt Ice Creams for incredible, locally made scoops.
World Cup 2026 Dallas Tips
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is staggeringly massive. AT&T Stadium is located in Arlington, which sits directly between Dallas and Fort Worth. Arlington has zero public rail transportation. You will absolutely need to rent a car or rely heavily on expensive rideshares to get to the stadium. If you rely on Uber after a match, expect to wait over an hour in intense heat while surge pricing multiplies your fare.