Walking food tour for serious foodies sampling street tacos, artisan pizza, craft brews, and Deep Ellum's iconic murals while exploring the history of the city's arts and music district.
Tip: Multiple Viator operators run variations of this tour. Book the highest-reviewed one for the current season. Thursday and Friday evening tours have the most cultural energy.
Address: Deep Ellum, Elm St start, Dallas, TX 75226
Walking food tour through Deep Ellum with up to 12 participants, covering BBQ brisket, Texas chili, handmade biscuits, adobada tacos, pecan pie, and a secret dish across approximately 5 stops.
Tip: Meet at 11am daily in front of Pecan Lodge (orange umbrella guide). Maximum 12 participants. Dietary accommodations require advance notice when booking.
Bespoke half-day BBQ tour hitting three to four of Dallas's leading pits in one day, typically combining Pecan Lodge, Cattleack Barbeque, and Lockhart Smokehouse with a pitmaster Q and A and off-menu smoker access.
Tip: Book through GetYourGuide; multiple operators offer custom BBQ day tours. The Cattleack Barbeque stop requires a Thursday or Friday tour since they only open those days. Bring appetite; portions are large.
Dallas-based food tour operator running neighborhood walks across Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, and Uptown with emphasis on vegan and vegetarian-accessible stops alongside mainstream food culture.
Tip: Notable for including vegan and vegetarian options at most stops, making it a rare inclusive food tour in a BBQ-heavy city. Advance booking required through their website.
Walking food tour through Deep Ellum with up to 12 participants, covering BBQ brisket, Texas chili, handmade biscuits, adobada tacos, pecan pie, and a secret dish across approximately 5 stops.
Tip: Meet at 11am daily in front of Pecan Lodge (orange umbrella guide). Maximum 12 participants. Dietary accommodations require advance notice when booking.
TripAdvisor's number-one ranked Dallas food activity, a 2.5-hour walking tour with 10+ food tastings through Dallas neighborhoods, blending food culture and history with stops at local institutions.
Tip: Advance purchase required; tours often sell out. The Uptown Eats Trolley Tour option ($99) covers more ground if walking is a concern. Good for first-time Dallas visitors.
Four-hour guided walking tour of the Bishop Arts District with local guide, covering barbecue, pizza, tableside s'mores, chocolates, and the neighborhood's history as an indie food destination.
Tip: Book at least 3 days in advance on Viator. The 4-hour duration is genuine; comfortable shoes are essential. Smaller operator tours have the most personal curation.
Dallas cooking class and food experience marketplace offering 150+ options from chef-taught hands-on classes to food tours, ranging from French patisserie to Texas BBQ technique at various Dallas chef locations.
Tip: Book at least 48 hours in advance. Free cancellation available. The 'Night in Paris' date-night class at $99 per person consistently gets the best reviews. Classes run from Carrollton to Knox-Henderson.
Bespoke half-day BBQ tour hitting three to four of Dallas's leading pits in one day, typically combining Pecan Lodge, Cattleack Barbeque, and Lockhart Smokehouse with a pitmaster Q and A and off-menu smoker access.
Tip: Book through GetYourGuide; multiple operators offer custom BBQ day tours. The Cattleack Barbeque stop requires a Thursday or Friday tour since they only open those days. Bring appetite; portions are large.
