Arlington sits at the center of the DFW metro area and draws visitors from every continent during the 2026 international soccer tournament. If you are looking for flavors from home or want to explore global cuisines near the stadiums, the city and its surrounding neighborhoods deliver.
Here are recommendations on where to eat for each kind of cuisine.
Located at 1325 West Interstate 20, Okinawa is highly rated for its all-you-can-eat fresh sushi and teppanyaki. The menu is expansive and the portions are generous.
At 101 East Abram Street, Kintaro is a cozy destination for authentic ramen and savory appetizers. It is a short drive from the Entertainment District.
The Richardson and Plano areas north of Dallas (30 to 40 minutes from Arlington) have the strongest concentration of Japanese restaurants in DFW. Ramen shops, sushi bars, izakayas and Japanese grocery stores provide familiar flavors for visitors from Japan.
At 701 East Pioneer Parkway, Cairo Gyro serves fully halal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, including lamb kabobs and chicken shawarma. Portions are large.
At 2410 West Abram Street, Beirut Grill offers authentic Lebanese home cooking with 100% halal meats, fresh falafel and classic hummus.
Olive Burger in Arlington serves 100% halal beef and chicken burgers. It is a quick, casual option for visitors who need halal certification.
Abu Omar has multiple DFW locations and serves Mediterranean-style halal food. It is a reliable option across the metro area.
Budget tip: Inside Globe Life Field, guests with dietary restrictions can bring outside food in a sealed, clear, quart-sized plastic bag (one per ticket) and one sealed bottle of non-flavored water up to one liter.
At 3901 Arlington Highlands Boulevard, Gloria’s fuses Salvadoran and Tex-Mex flavors. The black bean dip and mojitos are signatures. The setting is upscale but family-friendly.
At 620 West Park Row Drive, Mi Canton is a local favorite for Salvadoran pupusas and traditional plantain dishes.
While Hurtado is a Texas barbecue joint, the menu includes birria tacos, quail elote and Tex-Mex fusion sides that bridge Latin American and Texan flavors. The Downtown Arlington location is about a half-mile from the stadiums. Hurtado also operates a concession at Section 141 inside Globe Life Field.
At 1901 West Pioneer Parkway, Taste of Europe is the go-to for Eastern and Central European fare. The menu features beef stroganoff, chicken Kiev, schnitzel and sausages. A small market section sells imported products from home.
In Plano at 1037 East 15th Street, Jorg’s has been serving Austrian and German cuisine in a biergarten setting since 2002. The beer list is extensive and the food is hearty.
Globe Life Field has diverse concession options including Hurtado Barbecue (Section 141), a Whataburger location (Section 105) and Blue Bell ice cream throughout the concourse. The ballpark is entirely cashless.
Cairo Gyro and Grill and Beirut Grill are both in Arlington. Abu Omar Halal has multiple DFW locations.
Yes. Outside food in a sealed, clear, quart-sized plastic bag (one per ticket) and one sealed bottle of non-flavored water up to one liter.
Okinawa Asian Cuisine and Kintaro Ramen are in Arlington. The Richardson and Plano areas north of Dallas have the largest concentration of Japanese restaurants.
Taste of Europe in Arlington serves Central and Eastern European specialties about a 10-minute drive from the Entertainment District.
Gloria’s Latin Cuisine in Arlington Highlands and Mi Canton Latino Restaurante on Park Row Drive are the top options.
Yes. All concessions require credit card, debit card or mobile payment.
