Guidebook for Fort Worth
Food Scene
BEST enchiladas in Fort Worth. This is a hidden gem, but is growing in popularity. Lunch is the best time to go. I suggest the 'street enchiladas' or 'hatch enchiladas' with brisket. Price = Cheap.
9 locals recommend
Enchiladas Ole
2418 Forest Park BoulevardBEST enchiladas in Fort Worth. This is a hidden gem, but is growing in popularity. Lunch is the best time to go. I suggest the 'street enchiladas' or 'hatch enchiladas' with brisket. Price = Cheap.
One of Tim Love's restaurants, located on the Trinity River - if you enjoy a good patio atmosphere with live music, games and great food, this is your place. Price = Moderate.
66 locals recommend
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront DrOne of Tim Love's restaurants, located on the Trinity River - if you enjoy a good patio atmosphere with live music, games and great food, this is your place. Price = Moderate.
Hands-down, best BBQ in Fort Worth (IMO). Got to try the 'Bacon Burnt Ends' and 'Beef Ribs' - all served on butcher paper! When you're done, go next door for handmade ice cream at MELT. Price = Moderate.
87 locals recommend
Heim Barbecue
1109 W Magnolia AveHands-down, best BBQ in Fort Worth (IMO). Got to try the 'Bacon Burnt Ends' and 'Beef Ribs' - all served on butcher paper! When you're done, go next door for handmade ice cream at MELT. Price = Moderate.
Walk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! They have a great atmosphere and serve Louisiana brews as well (Abita). Highly recommended, and don't skip dessert (bread pudding y'all). Price = Moderate.
7 locals recommend
Tributary Cafe
2813 Race StWalk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! They have a great atmosphere and serve Louisiana brews as well (Abita). Highly recommended, and don't skip dessert (bread pudding y'all). Price = Moderate.
If you're looking for upscale dining in Fort Worth, it doesn't get better than this. Chef/Owner Tim Love has designed a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West since the first adventure began on the Goodnight-Loving and Chisholm Trails. The Elk sliders are to die for! Valet parking. Price = High.
24 locals recommend
Lonesome Dove Fort Worth
2406 N Main StIf you're looking for upscale dining in Fort Worth, it doesn't get better than this. Chef/Owner Tim Love has designed a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West since the first adventure began on the Goodnight-Loving and Chisholm Trails. The Elk sliders are to die for! Valet parking. Price = High.
This is a must-have! Breakfast? Lunch? They have both. Fluffy delicious Kolaches, as well as a fantastic burger on a Kolache bun. Price = Cheap.
9 locals recommend
Pearl Snap Kolaches
4006 White Settlement RdThis is a must-have! Breakfast? Lunch? They have both. Fluffy delicious Kolaches, as well as a fantastic burger on a Kolache bun. Price = Cheap.
This place has the most beautiful patio / garden I've ever seen. Get some margaritas, chips & salsa, and enjoy the scenery on the patio. This is a great place to kick off your night in the Stockyards! Price = Moderate.
159 locals recommend
Joe T. Garcia's
2201 N Commerce StThis place has the most beautiful patio / garden I've ever seen. Get some margaritas, chips & salsa, and enjoy the scenery on the patio. This is a great place to kick off your night in the Stockyards! Price = Moderate.
This Japanese gastropub (yes, in Texas) is really good. Price = Moderate.
35 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
711 W Magnolia AveThis Japanese gastropub (yes, in Texas) is really good. Price = Moderate.
Want to eat healthy while you're here, without sacrificing taste? Everything is organic and healthy and they can accommodate all diet restrictions - vegan friendly! They also have some delicious detox drinks. Price = Moderate.
26 locals recommend
Righteous Foods
3405 W 7th StWant to eat healthy while you're here, without sacrificing taste? Everything is organic and healthy and they can accommodate all diet restrictions - vegan friendly! They also have some delicious detox drinks. Price = Moderate.
Brewed has a coffee bar and brunch that is out of this world! FYI: They are closed on Mondays (as are most places on West Magnolia St.) Price = Moderate.
63 locals recommend
BREWED
801 W Magnolia AveBrewed has a coffee bar and brunch that is out of this world! FYI: They are closed on Mondays (as are most places on West Magnolia St.) Price = Moderate.
Massive selection of delicious baked goods! Take a tray and some tongs and make your dreams come true. Price = Cheap.
Guanajuato Bakery
3301 E Belknap StMassive selection of delicious baked goods! Take a tray and some tongs and make your dreams come true. Price = Cheap.
Walk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! Best little coffee shop in Fort Worth. They also have pastries breakfast tacos, and a killer avocado toast. Super cute branded items / souvenirs too.
Race Street Coffee
3021 Race StWalk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! Best little coffee shop in Fort Worth. They also have pastries breakfast tacos, and a killer avocado toast. Super cute branded items / souvenirs too.
Walk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! The Post has a great patio with string lights, live music (check their website for the lineup) and really delicious food & cocktails.
The Post at River East
2925 Race StWalk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! The Post has a great patio with string lights, live music (check their website for the lineup) and really delicious food & cocktails.
This is a really cool area. Atmosphere, food, drinks, it's all perfect! Huge outdoor patio on the river. If you happen to have a peanut allergy (like I do) you'll be happy to know it's a peanut-free kitchen. Great for kids as there's a ton of space to roam around and play (in sight of parents). Nice place to eat, drink and take a walk. Price = Moderate.
44 locals recommend
Press Cafe
4801 Edwards Ranch RdThis is a really cool area. Atmosphere, food, drinks, it's all perfect! Huge outdoor patio on the river. If you happen to have a peanut allergy (like I do) you'll be happy to know it's a peanut-free kitchen. Great for kids as there's a ton of space to roam around and play (in sight of parents). Nice place to eat, drink and take a walk. Price = Moderate.
My favorite taco joint in Fort Worth! It's a locally owned chain that started as a food truck. My favorite location is on White Settlement due to the massive patio and outdoor are. Try the El Capitan with al pastor! Price = Cheap.
41 locals recommend
Salsa Limón
5012 White Settlement RdMy favorite taco joint in Fort Worth! It's a locally owned chain that started as a food truck. My favorite location is on White Settlement due to the massive patio and outdoor are. Try the El Capitan with al pastor! Price = Cheap.
HOT FRESH TORTILLAS! Need I say more? Be prepared to speak Spanish to order. They have very limited hours, but it's worth going there just to try the tortillas or get a quick taco.
La Nueva De Zacatecas
831 North Sylvania AvenueHOT FRESH TORTILLAS! Need I say more? Be prepared to speak Spanish to order. They have very limited hours, but it's worth going there just to try the tortillas or get a quick taco.
Arts & Culture
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy StA great collection of modern art, including some of my personal favorites: KAWS, Vik Muniz, Lichtenstein, Pollock, and Warhol. The Modern also serves a really good brunch in their café.
225 locals recommend
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell StA great collection of modern art, including some of my personal favorites: KAWS, Vik Muniz, Lichtenstein, Pollock, and Warhol. The Modern also serves a really good brunch in their café.
Beautiful performing arts theater in Fort Worth with spectacular performances.
98 locals recommend
Bass Performance Hall
525 Commerce StBeautiful performing arts theater in Fort Worth with spectacular performances.
This is a fantastic local art gallery. If they're having an opening while you're here, definitely check it out!
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111 Hampton StThis is a fantastic local art gallery. If they're having an opening while you're here, definitely check it out!
Interactive learning studios, dinosaurs, IMAX theater, Planetarium, great place to enjoy a day of exploration and learning.
154 locals recommend
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History - Omni Theater
1600 Gendy StInteractive learning studios, dinosaurs, IMAX theater, Planetarium, great place to enjoy a day of exploration and learning.
If you like John Wayne movies you’ll love this experience and the stock and supply store.
John Wayne: An American Experience
2501 Rodeo PlazaIf you like John Wayne movies you’ll love this experience and the stock and supply store.
Getting Around
This is the closest train station (TRE Rail) to the Airbnb. It will take you all the way to the American Airlines Center in Dallas and also makes a stop at DFW airport. You can eat and drink on the train, so it's the best way to commute to a concert or event at American Airlines Center!
18 locals recommend
T&P Station
221 W Lancaster AveThis is the closest train station (TRE Rail) to the Airbnb. It will take you all the way to the American Airlines Center in Dallas and also makes a stop at DFW airport. You can eat and drink on the train, so it's the best way to commute to a concert or event at American Airlines Center!
DFW Airport
Best for international flights, home of American Airlines.
Dallas Love Field airport
8008 Herb Kelleher Way Best for US flights, home of Southwest Airlines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic, huge country music honky-tonk with an indoor rodeo arena (yes, real live bull-riding inside the bar), mechanical bulls & dozens of bars.
172 locals recommend
Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo PlazaIconic, huge country music honky-tonk with an indoor rodeo arena (yes, real live bull-riding inside the bar), mechanical bulls & dozens of bars.
This is a really cool place. A "speakeasy" type atmosphere located in an alley in Downtown Fort Worth. Take an elevator down to the basement where it opens up to a hostess who will seat you at a table where you can order fancy cocktails and listen to live Jazz.
38 locals recommend
Scat Jazz Lounge
111 W 4th StThis is a really cool place. A "speakeasy" type atmosphere located in an alley in Downtown Fort Worth. Take an elevator down to the basement where it opens up to a hostess who will seat you at a table where you can order fancy cocktails and listen to live Jazz.
This is my favorite cozy bar in the Stockyards. Live country bands and a lot of famous cowboy/cowgirl hats on the ceiling. A very authentic 'Texas' experience. If you enjoy dancing, there is a raised dance floor in front of the band stage.
18 locals recommend
White Elephant Saloon
106 E Exchange AveThis is my favorite cozy bar in the Stockyards. Live country bands and a lot of famous cowboy/cowgirl hats on the ceiling. A very authentic 'Texas' experience. If you enjoy dancing, there is a raised dance floor in front of the band stage.
If you truly want to 'go where the locals go' in the stockyards - this is your place. The best dance floor in the stockyards with cowboys who actually know how to dance. Also, great people watching.
11 locals recommend
Rodeo Exchange
221 W Exchange AveIf you truly want to 'go where the locals go' in the stockyards - this is your place. The best dance floor in the stockyards with cowboys who actually know how to dance. Also, great people watching.
Outdoor bar and restaurant with games (ping pong, connect four, jenga, etc), food and a great patio atmosphere. They occasionally have live music as well.
6 locals recommend
America Gardens
2833 Morton StOutdoor bar and restaurant with games (ping pong, connect four, jenga, etc), food and a great patio atmosphere. They occasionally have live music as well.
Casual indoor music venue and bar with good local bands (usually rock / country rock genre).
9 locals recommend
Magnolia Motor Lounge
3803 Morton StCasual indoor music venue and bar with good local bands (usually rock / country rock genre).
Speakeasy bar with "secret" downstairs room (yes, you have to relay the password to a door man - it will be posted on their website). Enjoy excellent cocktails crafted by mixologists.
32 locals recommend
Thompson’s Book Store
900 Houston StSpeakeasy bar with "secret" downstairs room (yes, you have to relay the password to a door man - it will be posted on their website). Enjoy excellent cocktails crafted by mixologists.
A bar featuring a swimming pool, and yes people get in, sometimes with their clothes on.
11 locals recommend
Whiskey Garden
2800 Bledsoe StA bar featuring a swimming pool, and yes people get in, sometimes with their clothes on.
Hands down my favorite Fort Worth bar for dancing, drinks and pool. Must visit if you like to 2-step and people watch. A
6 locals recommend
Cantina Cadillac
124 W Exchange AveHands down my favorite Fort Worth bar for dancing, drinks and pool. Must visit if you like to 2-step and people watch. A
Sightseeing
It's the Stockyards! You haven't experienced Fort Worth until you've watched the cattle drive. Real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns down Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
252 locals recommend
Fort Worth Stockyards Station
140 E Exchange AveIt's the Stockyards! You haven't experienced Fort Worth until you've watched the cattle drive. Real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns down Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth: Shopping, dining, entertainment, and just an all-around cool place to hang outdoors.
316 locals recommend
Sundance Square
420 Main StLocated in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth: Shopping, dining, entertainment, and just an all-around cool place to hang outdoors.
Walk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! Cute photo opportunity in front of the “Howdy” mural at Mend Barbershop.
Mend Barbershop
1418 N Sylvania AveWalk here from Riverside Craftsman Airbnb! Cute photo opportunity in front of the “Howdy” mural at Mend Barbershop.
Entertainment & Activities
Well-known stand up comedians are hosted here! It's a great night out, always. They serve bar food and drinks as well.
9 locals recommend
Hyena's Comedy Nightclub
425 Commerce StWell-known stand up comedians are hosted here! It's a great night out, always. They serve bar food and drinks as well.
Wild Acre Brewing Company
1734 E El Paso StVisit their website for hours and upcoming events!
Home of the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Will Rogers specializes in livestock shows, including the annual World Exposition of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, the annual World Championship Paint Horse Show, and 3 major events of the National Cutting Horse Association each year.
15 locals recommend
Will Rogers Coliseum
1600 West Lancaster AvenueHome of the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Will Rogers specializes in livestock shows, including the annual World Exposition of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, the annual World Championship Paint Horse Show, and 3 major events of the National Cutting Horse Association each year.
Movie theater with leather recliners that go ALL THE WAY BACK. It's nice - real nice. They also have a full bar.
21 locals recommend
AMC Palace 9
220 E 3rd StMovie theater with leather recliners that go ALL THE WAY BACK. It's nice - real nice. They also have a full bar.
Movie theatre with leather seats that do not fully recline, BUT they serve a full menu of delicious food and drinks and will bring it to your seat.
37 locals recommend
Movie Tavern West 7th Street
2872 Crockett StMovie theatre with leather seats that do not fully recline, BUT they serve a full menu of delicious food and drinks and will bring it to your seat.
Outdoor drive-in movie theater playing current movies. Mixing old school with new school. This is a really cool experience if the weather is right.
49 locals recommend
Coyote Drive-In (Fort Worth)
223 NE 4th StOutdoor drive-in movie theater playing current movies. Mixing old school with new school. This is a really cool experience if the weather is right.
Shopping
West 7th street has it all - shopping, dining, movie theater, grocery stores, nail and hair salons, bars - you name it!
West 7th Street
West 7th StreetWest 7th street has it all - shopping, dining, movie theater, grocery stores, nail and hair salons, bars - you name it!
If you're looking for a more quaint shopping experience, this is the place to go. Also, you cannot go wrong with food on this street. It's all locally owned and operated, and it's all excellent quality. There are some great small shops on this street as well.
20 locals recommend
West Magnolia Avenue
West Magnolia AvenueIf you're looking for a more quaint shopping experience, this is the place to go. Also, you cannot go wrong with food on this street. It's all locally owned and operated, and it's all excellent quality. There are some great small shops on this street as well.
Outdoor shopping mall: JCrew, Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Anthropologie, Lululemon, Starbucks and more...
48 locals recommend
University Park Village
1612 S University DrOutdoor shopping mall: JCrew, Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Anthropologie, Lululemon, Starbucks and more...
Outdoor shopping across from University Village: includes stores like Tyler's, CorePower Yoga, DryBar, Woodhouse Spa, and more...
WestBend
1701 River RunOutdoor shopping across from University Village: includes stores like Tyler's, CorePower Yoga, DryBar, Woodhouse Spa, and more...