Looking for the best Dallas food tours in Texas? Here are the top Dallas food tours to experience on your next trip to Dallas!
This post will show you 7 different types of tours that will allow you to experience different neighborhoods in Dallas. Each tour is different and will expose you to different tacos, BBQ, cocktails, and wine!
If you need an idea for your trip or you currently live in Dallas like me, try these tours to help you get more connected to this awesome city!
This post is about the best Dallas food tours to try next when you’re in Dallas.
Best Dallas Food Tours
Since moving to Dallas in 2022, one of my favorite hobbies has been trying new foods in the city. I’ve found some great spots that will blow your mind and others that are kind of meh.
What’s cool about taking a tour is you have a guide who is very familiar with the area and can tell you what’s best to eat. These tours would be fantastic for you if you are coming to the DFW area and need to pass time and or you’re curious about what’s good.
In this post theirs a mix of private tours, large tours, walking, and bus tours. A nice variety to suit your travel needs. This list is just the beginning and I hope to add to it and experience some to give you an even better review.
Dallas by Chocolate Tours
1. Guided Chocolate Food Tours
This is one of the most popular tours here in Dallas. Try the best chocolate food tour in the Big D! This is a 3.5-hour guided tour where chocolate lovers hop on a bus and explore the Dallas area.
In a total of 5 stops, you will try different artisan sweets at well-renowned chocolate and dessert shops. Visit places like Ischelly’s in Richardson where you can try popular cake balls and other unique treats. Next, ride to Kate Wieser and try a breakable white chocolate “potion” bottle filled with cherries and caramel. We love that! Or get some delicious gelato from Dallas’s own Botolino Gelato!
You can explore the city via a guided bus tour while trying unique sweets to take home or gift to a friend! You’re killing two birds with one stone.
What to expect:
- Offered on some Saturdays- become more consistent starting April
- Price $63 (adults)
- Price- $53 (child) for a family-friendly Dallas food tour experience
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Fortworth Food Tours
2. Taco + Margarita Walking Tour
There is no way you can come to the Fort Worth area and not try tacos. If you’re not familiar with this area, Fort Worth is outside of Dallas. It averages around 35 mins (without traffic) to go to and from actual Dallas.
People debate here on who has the best tacos. Everyone has their place that they recommend but the consensus is you get the best tacos at gas stations and places you would consider a “hole in the wall”.
Lucky for you, on this tour, you won’t have to figure out what’s good in the DFW area, you’ll have someone take you on a fabulous walking tour and you can decide.
This 1.5- 2 hour walking tour allows you to stop at 3 different restaurants where you can try up to 4 different tacos and margarita choices. Try an array of styles from street tacos (the best!), modern and traditional!
With this tour, you can notify the company ahead about your dietary restrictions and they can make arrangements that suit you!
This tour seems to be customizable so def reach out. They also have a private bus tour option to explore if you are visiting the DFW area with a larger group! This would be a great birthday idea, bachelorette, or corporate trip option.
What to expect:
- Tours run from Thursday- Sunday at 11 am or 3 pm
- Price- $65-$95
Some personal recommendations for good tacos!
- El Come Taco– Great street tacos and has a secret speakeasy in the building!
- Burnt BBQ & Tacos – BBQ-style tacos that are FANTASTIC
- Tejas Taco Factory– Delicious street tacos, especially the beef ones. So #wellseasoned
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Secret Food Tours Dallas
3. Dallas Secret Food Tour
We’re back in Dallas Dallas with this one! This tour takes place in Deep Ellum which is close to downtown Dallas. Know for its urban vibe, you’ll catch lots of young people, bars and of course fooooood!
On this 3-3.5 hour walking tour, go with a guide to explore this artistic gem and try real Texan dishes. You’ll taste cowboy-style BBQ ( Which you must have when visiting Texas), Tex-Mex dishes, award-winning hearty chili, southern biscuits, a bourbon-inspired dessert, and of course, the secret dish!
Enjoy art as you walk the street and learn more about the history of this rising neighborhood as you eat really good food.
What to expect:
- Price- $79
- 5 stops total
- 12 people max on tour
- Can upgrade to a drink package which allows you to pair food with 3 drink selections for $48.50
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Dallas Bites Food Tours
4. Taste of Bishop Arts Food & Historical Walking Tour
Enjoy this 3.5-hour walking tour in another popular district here in Dallas! Bishop Arts is the place for unique finds. You’ll discover delicious foods like Terry Blacks BBQ, the Salty Donut, and lots of eccentric stores where you’ll be sure to stumble on something great.
Take in the sites with your tour guide where you’ll learn the history of bishop arts and its gastronomic influence. It’s without a doubt you’ll sample BBQ! From there, pizza, decadent chocolates, and more.
Although this tour is centered around food, it really is an opportunity for you to become familiar with the area and its history. I’ve seen online there can be lots of downtime between food stops so take that time to become familiar with this area.
What to expect:
- Price- $58
- Family-friendly tour: Child Price -$49
- 15 people max per tour
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Dallas Food and Wine Tours
5. Dallas Original Food, Wine & History Tour
Welcome to Grapevine, another gem in the DFW metroplex. It’s about a 30 min drive from what would be considered Dallas proper. So for this tour, you won’t be in the city but in a more rural area.
For this food and wine tour, you’ll have 3 hours of walking and fun as you become familiar with wine havens. Your stroll will start at Main street where you’ll learn the history of this historical area. As you and your small group take a walk, you’ll eat and drink at 5 different restaurants or specialty stores while trying local wines.
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This tour is focused on history as well as winemaking and how to pair wines with food. This is such a great option if you want to increase your wine-tasting skills.
Food-wise, it seems that the portions are hefty so come hungry!
What to expect:
- The tour starts at 10:45 am
- Small group: Max 10 people per group
- Tour runs ONLY on Saturdays
- Price-$130
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6. City Wine Trail: A Winery and Tasting Room Tour
Oh la la, here is a private winery & tasting room tour with Best DFW Tours!
Indulge in this fully customizable private winery tour for you and your guests. What’s cool about this one is you can request what you’re looking for in a wine excursion and Best DFW Tours will take care of the rest. From pick up at your accommodation to drop off.
You will experience up to 3 wine locations. This can go from wineries and tasting rooms in North Texas to tasting rooms in the city. It’s all up to you! You can explore locations in Mckinney, Fortworth, Dallas, and Grapevine!
Learn about winemaking history and facts to deepen your love for wine. All tastings are included in your price so you just have to sit back, relax and enjoy!
This would be fun for a family reunion (adults only), a corporate event for your company, a birthday trip, or even a couple’s group trip!
What to expect:
- Minimum of 6 guests to reserve your tour
- 4-5 hour tour
- Pickup/ Dropoff is available in any location in the DFW area
- You can arrange for lunch during your tour- this is optional
- Price will vary
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7. Dallas Food & Culture Tour
Get a guided walking tour of the West End Historic District located next to downtown Dallas. This is giving old time road. Walk the streets as you are transported back to the early 1900s. Simply bring $30 cash to your guide, which will cover all your food (and pay $40 online to reserve the tour).
Try an array of foods from Tex-mex tacos to deep-fried treats and desserts. It’s a simple 2-hour walking tour that allows you to try up to 4 dishes.
What to expect:
- Bring $30 in cash the day of your tour + reserve online for $40. Price in total-$70
- Meet in downtown Dallas
- Max 15 people per group
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I hope you enjoyed this guide to 7 Dallas food tours you must try on your next trip! If I find any other tours, I can add them to this list!
Are there any tours or restaurants you’ve tried in the DFW area that people must know about? Let me know in the comments!
Let’s eat around the world, together:)
