One of the world's busiest airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport welcomes more than 64 million travelers each year. That's why DFW Airport has so many restaurants catering to these travelers, offering options in a variety of cuisines, dining styles, and price points.
There are several places near DFW Airport that give you a taste of Dallas and Fort Worth. Chef Tim Love's Love Shack serves up delicious burgers in Terminal E, and fellow Dallas barbecue classic Sonny Bryan's also has a location there. Also in Terminal B's Hickory Buy Kent in his Rathbun, James offers the opportunity to dine on local chefs' cuisine, for which he was nominated for a Beard Award.
Check out our guide below to explore DFW Airport's extensive restaurant lineup by terminal.
Terminal A
Your best bet here is to enjoy Texas barbecue at Salt Lick or sit down and enjoy a margarita and queso at Pappasito's Cantina.
- Blue Mediterranean Bar — A comfortable spot for cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine like flatbreads, soups, salads, and falafel. [gate A9]
- salt lick barbecue — Hill Country BBQ Icon. [gate A16]
- dallas cowboys club — Bar-restaurant exclusively for America's team. [gate A21]
- Papado Seafood Kitchen — A Texas-based chain serving Cajun seafood (blackened catfish, anyone?) and fresh oysters from the Gulf and East Coast. [gate A24]
- Lynn & Louise — American classics like meatloaf and burgers, as well as Asian fusion dishes like sushi, lettuce wraps and wok-fried rice bowls. [gate A13]
- Pappasito's Cantina — Tex-Mex staples like queso, tamales, enchiladas, and, of course, margaritas. [gate A28]
- california pizza kitchen — A popular West Coast pizza chain offering a variety of made-to-order pies. [gate A28]
- vino volo — Enough wine. [gate A17]
- Lorena Garcia Tapas y Cocina — Airport restaurant run by a celebrity chef serving cocktails, tapas, and entrees like mojo-marinated pork tenderloin. [gate A33]
- twisted root — A popular local burger joint with a variety of proteins and alcohol-filled milkshakes. [gate A25]
- plum market — If you need something on the go, this spot has ready-made meals (you can even stay and eat there if you want). [gate A9]
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels [gate A21]
- dunkin donuts [gate A13]
- einstein brothers bagel [gates A9 and A11]
- La Creme Coffee & Tea [gate A34]
- La Madeleine [gate A25}
- McDonald’s [gate A17 and A35]
- panera bread [gate A33]
- pink berry [gate A19 and A25]
- Popeye's [gate A16]
- Qdoba [gate A16]
- Starbucks [gate A37]
- TGI Fridays [gate A13]
- whisk & bowl [gate A14]
Terminal B
Here, we recommend Cousins BBQ, a locally owned barbecue favorite, and the equally smoky Hickory. Not in the mood for brisket? Head to Cantina Laredo for fajitas and beer.
- Cousins BBQ — A juicy brisket that will make your in-flight nap that much easier. [gates B12 and B43]
- Hickory by Kent Rathbun — A barbecue joint that smokes brisket, pork shoulder, and spare ribs on the spot. [gate B25]
- Cantina Laredo — a Tex-Mex spot with rich margaritas and solid fajitas. [gate B28]
- Decantation — Wine and cocktails at a cute little airport bar. [gate B28]
- Cousins back pouch — A bar serving Cousins smoked meats. [gate B47]
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels [gate B29]
- baskin robin [gate B42]
- caribou coffee [gate B29]
- dunkin donuts [gates B5 and B42]
- Garrett Popcorn Shops [gate B28]
- mcallister's deli [gate B40]
- mcdonalds [gate B41]
- panda express [gate B15]
- plum market [gate B4]
- red mango frozen yogurt [gate B9]
- smash burger [gate B12]
- Starbucks [gate B28]
- subway [gate B24]
- TGI Fridays [gate B10]
- wingstop [gate B28]
terminal C
Terminal C has the most food options, but there are too many chains and not enough local goodness. But there are plenty of quick meal options, too, including the popular Texas-born chain Papadose Seafood, whose kitchen also serves Cajun cuisine.
- Blue Mediterranean Bar — A comfortable spot for cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine like flatbreads, soups, salads, and falafel. [gate C10]
- shake shack — There's something about running through an airport with a Smashburger in hand. If you want a burger, eat this at the gate with fries. [gate C6]
- Papado Seafood Bar — Cajun cuisine and a full bar. [gate C14]
- Papado Seafood Kitchen — Expanded Papas Seafood Empire's offerings. [gate C14]
- Pappasito's Cantina — Tex-Mex and Margaritas. [gate C19]
- Mr. Maggiano's — Come visit this Olive Garden competitor for some pasta. [gate C17]
- Vine shop — Chicken, steak, pork meatball banh mi and pad thai or fried rice bowls. [gate C22]
- Nowitzki — Drink with a local legend, a retired Dallas Mavericks star. [gate C37]
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels [gate C21]
- baskin robin [gate C17]
- Boar's Head Deli [gate C27 and C35]
- Chick-fil-A [gate C24]
- Chile's [gate C35]
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit [gate C6]
- dunkin donuts [gate C17]
- einstein brothers bagel [gate C6]
- Refreshing yogurt and smoothies [gate C35]
- mcdonalds [gate C22]
- pink berry [gate C22]
- pizza hut express [gate C22]
- Starbucks Coffee [gate C8, C21, and C27]
- TGI Fridays [gate C8 and C29]
- whisk & bowl [gate C12]
Terminal D
Fill up on local beers at the bar at Flying Saucer Draft Emporium, or sip delicious wine at Cru Food & Wine, a rare airport destination.
- flying saucer draft emporium — A homegrown spot serving beer and bar food. [gate D20]
- Mr. Eatzi — A Dallas-born European-style gourmet bakery and market featuring customizable sandwiches, grab-and-go food options, and a full bar. [gate D5]
- hickory — Another place for Texas barbecue. [gate D22]
- Cru Food & Wine Bar — Enjoy a glass of wine, stone-fired pizza, and dessert in a chic space. [gate D27]
- Wolfgang Puck's “Italian Kitchen” — Classic Italian dishes like pasta, pizza, eggplant parmesan, spaghetti, and vegetarian lasagna. [gate D34]
- Artisan Market — Sandwiches, soups and salads made with locally sourced ingredients. [gate D27]
- TX/MX — Tacos, margaritas, burritos and bowls. [gate D31]
- Cantina Laredo — Tex-Mex cuisine and plenty of margaritas. [gate D22]
- brewing — Enjoy traditional American fare from Fort Worth, from burgers to salads, as well as an all-day breakfast menu and a fully stocked coffee bar. [gate D25]
- hickory — A barbecue joint that smokes brisket, pork shoulder, and spare ribs on the spot. [gate D22]
- bar louis — Enjoy flatbreads, bar snacks, and breakfast sandwiches at this gastropub. [gate D22]
- Vine shop — Chicken, steak, pork meatball banh mi and pad thai or fried rice bowls. [gate D10]
- apple bees [gate D12]
- buffalo wild wings [gate D31]
- Chick-fil-A [gate D18]
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit [gate D27]
- great american bakery [gate D25]
- lavazza coffee [gate D34]
- mcdonalds [gate D33]
- pink berry [gate D12]
- subway [gate D12 and D18]
- Starbucks [gate D28]
- whataburger [gate D12]
Terminal E
Grab a burger from Fort Worth's acclaimed chef Tim Love or sample the burger, fries and honey butter chicken biscuits from Texas fast food icon Whataburger.
- Drew Pearson Sports 88 — A sports bar by the legendary Dallas Cowboys wide receiver. [gate E5]
- love shack — Fort Worth chef Tim Love's burger joint. [gate E12]
- sonny bryan's smokehouse — A Dallas institution is bringing barbecue to the airport. [gate E13]
- 2.0 Tacos & Tequila Bars — Tex-Mex and Margaritas. [gate E31]
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels [gate E5]
- Chick-fil-A [gate E5]
- dunkin donuts [gate E8]
- einstein brothers bagel [gate E13]
- ihop [gate E8]
- Jamba [gate E21]
- jimmy johns [gate E21]
- Panda Express and Bar [gate E33]
- Peet's Coffee and Tea [gate E18]
- Starbucks [gate E34]
- TGI Fridays [gate E17]
- Uno Due Go Breakfast, pizza, panini, sandwiches, etc. [gate E36]
- Wendy's [gate E33]
