Globe Life Field is more than a baseball stadium. For visitors heading to Arlington this summer, it might be the single best place to eat your way through authentic Texas food, all under one roof.
The Texas Rangers have turned their ballpark into a showcase for Texas brands. Hurtado Barbecue smokes brisket right on the concourse. Whataburger has a full stand inside the stadium. And Blue Bell ice cream is there to close out your meal the way Texans have done for generations.
Whether you are a lifelong fan or visiting Arlington for the first time during the 2026 global soccer event at nearby AT&T Stadium, here is what to eat and where to find it.
Globe Life Field has dozens of food options across its concourses, but three Texas brands stand out. Each one has deep roots in the state and a following that goes well beyond baseball.
Hurtado Barbecue became the official BBQ restaurant of the Texas Rangers in 2023. Brandon Hurtado and his wife, Hannah, started the business in 2018, serving smoked meats from a tent outside a brewery in Arlington. A food truck and brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Arlington followed.
Now, the Hurtado stand at Section 141 serves slow-smoked Central Texas barbecue with a Tex-Mex twist. Here is what you can order:
Everything is smoked on-site. You are getting real Texas BBQ, not reheated cafeteria food.
Whataburger opened its Globe Life Field location in 2024, and it serves the same menu you would find at any Whataburger drive-through. The classic #1 Whataburger comes on a toasted five-inch bun with a fresh beef patty, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. French fries, onion rings, and shakes round out the menu.
Whataburger is mostly found in Texas and across the South, so ordering one at the ballpark is a genuinely Texan thing to do.
No Texas food experience is complete without Blue Bell. The Brenham, Texas-based company has been making ice cream since 1907, and you can find it at stands throughout Globe Life Field. After a plate of brisket and a Whataburger, a scoop of Blue Bell is the perfect way to cool down.
The Rangers and their hospitality partner Delaware North have built one of the more interesting food lineups in Major League Baseball. Here are a few more highlights worth knowing about.
The Boomstick is a Globe Life Field icon. A two-foot-long hot dog loaded with chili, nacho cheese, jalapeños, and onions, designed to share with your group. For 2025, the Rangers added the Boomstick Burrito at Section 132, a massive 26-inch tortilla packed with Tex-Mex fillings.
Other Texas Rangers standouts include:
The Arlington Eats program rotates local restaurants into the ballpark throughout the season. The 2025 lineup includes Prince Lebanese Grill and El Tiempo Cantina. The rotation changes, so you may get a different local flavor each game you attend.
A little planning goes a long way when eating at Globe Life Field, especially if you are visiting from out of town.
Gates open well before game time. Get there early and head to Hurtado first, as the line grows closer to first pitch. Walking the concourse before the game lets you scope out all your options.
Hurtado is at Section 141, Whataburger is near Section 105, and the Boomstick stand is at Section 132. The new Arlington Alley food court is on Level 2. Planning your route saves time.
The Rangers run theme nights and promotions throughout the season with special giveaways. A great meal plus a themed event makes for a full evening in the Arlington Entertainment District.
Globe Life Field is one of the best ballparks in baseball for food. Hurtado BBQ, Whataburger, and Blue Bell give you a true taste of Texas in one visit. Grab your tickets for a Rangers game and come hungry.
Hurtado Barbecue has a permanent stand at Section 141 on the main concourse at Globe Life Field.
Yes. Whataburger opened a location near Section 105 at Globe Life Field in 2024, serving burgers, fries, onion rings and shakes.
The Boomstick is a two-foot-long hot dog loaded with chili, nacho cheese, ‘jalapẽnos’ and onions. Variations include the Boomstick Burger and the Boomstick Burrito.
Yes. Blue Bell ice cream is available at stands throughout the ballpark during Rangers home games.
Arriving when the gates open is a good idea. Popular stands like Hurtado BBQ tend to have longer lines closer to first pitch.
Yes. Hurtado Barbecue became the official BBQ restaurant of the Texas Rangers in 2023 and has expanded its presence at the ballpark each season since.
