A 9:00 p.m. kickoff at Dallas Stadium means you will exit the gates around 11:15 p.m. and clear parking lot congestion closer to midnight. At that hour, most standard restaurant kitchens in Arlington are closed. But several venues stay open late, and a few never close at all.
Here is where to eat after a late match.
Located directly between the stadiums, select bars and quick-bite areas inside Texas Live! serve food and drinks until 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. PBR Texas and Rangers Republic stay open late. It is the easiest option if you want to avoid driving.
This legendary downtown Arlington pub at 400 East Abram Street is open until 2:00 a.m. daily. The kitchen stays open until 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The famous Irish Nachos (fried potato slices topped with melted cheese, bacon and chives) are the signature dish.
Traditional Texas barbecue joints normally sell out by afternoon. On primary match days, Hurtado in Downtown Arlington offers extended tournament hours until midnight. It is the premier spot for brisket and Tex-Mex fusion sides after a late game.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The signature German Pancakes (served with fresh lemons, powdered sugar and whipped butter) and chicken fried steak are local legends. Located in Fort Worth, about 30 minutes west of Arlington.
At 2221 South Cooper Street, Waffle House is open 24 hours daily. Scattered, smothered and covered hashbrowns are the classic order. A truly traditional American post-game experience.
If you return to your hotel and prefer to order in, most delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) operate until 1:00 to 2:00 a.m. in the Arlington area.
Texas Live! bars serve until 1:00 a.m. on weekends. J. Gilligan’s is open until 2:00 a.m. Hurtado extends hours to midnight on match days.
Waffle House at 2221 South Cooper Street is open 24 hours. Ol’ South Pancake House in Fort Worth is also 24 hours.
On primary match days, Hurtado extends hours to midnight.
Scattered, smothered and covered hashbrowns are the classic. Add a waffle and you have a full late-night meal for under $15.
Yes. DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub operate until 1:00 to 2:00 a.m. in the Arlington area.
Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington, about a half-mile from Globe Life Field and Dallas Stadium.
