Eat & Drink Like Dallas
With over 65 food and beverage outlets located throughout the arena, American Airlines Center serves chef-driven eats, craft cocktails, and Dallas’ own local flavor every game night.
Chef-Driven Menus
James Beard-recognized recipes and craft ingredients, reimagined for game night.
Craft Cocktails & Bars
A dozen-plus bars and lounges, from frozen margs to hand-crafted signature cocktails.
Game-Day Classics
The hot dogs, nachos, and pretzels you came for, done right.
Signature Eats
Chicken Tenders
Fast Break, Chef Corners, Bud & Burgers, Grill on the Go & Grill Zone
Hand-breaded Spring Chicken tenderloins, crafted from the James Beard Award-winning Yardbird recipe. Served with ranch, BBQ, or hot honey.
Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, Market to Go (Section 111 only) & Chef Corners
Caputo 00 flour, authentic Italian mozzarella and parmesan, Burke Pepperoni and a fresh red tomato sauce, for a scratch-made take on the arena classic.
Loaded Nachos
Various Concession Locations
Tostitos chips, loaded BBQ, or salsa verde street corn, plus a vegan option at El Taco Tex.
Sonoran Hot Dog
Big D Dogs & Select Fast Break Locations
A bacon-wrapped hot dog smothered in salsa, Mexican crema, and avocado pico de gallo, for a Tex-Mex spin on the concessions classic.
Bars & Lounges
Every signature cocktail is available at each of the six bars listed here. Pick your spot and order your favorite.
Hibiscus MargaritaModelo Gold Lion Bar & Grill
Southwest Plaza Level, Near Section 103
A full-service bar and grill with craft and import beers, plus a food menu built around made-to-order chef inspired sandwiches including Pork Belly Bahn Mi, Italian Beef & classic NY Style Pastrami.
Blueberry Big TexPatrón Tequilería
Southeast Plaza Level
Two distinct spaces in one: a fast-paced, high-energy sports bar on one side, a casual sit-down experience on the other.
Chica-RitaCASA Bacardí
Southeast Terrace Level
Stocked with a wide array of beer, wine, and spirits, with a hometown bartender ready to build you a specialty cocktail.
Angel's Envy Old FashionedJack Daniel's
Terrace Concourse, Outside 308
Frozen cocktails and ready-to-drink canned classics, alongside premium and domestic beer, craft cocktails, wine, and Red Bull.
Big Tex MargaritaULTRA Club
Northeast Plaza Level
A sleek, premium space built for Michelob ULTRA fans, with HD TVs throughout so you never miss the action.
Texas Sunset1933 Ranch Bar & Lounge
Southwest Terrace Level, Near Section 305
A full-service lounge with a wide selection of craft beer on tap, spirits, wine, and snacks.
Local Dallas Flavor
Every game night, American Airlines Center brings real Dallas businesses into the building, not just national chains.
Brisket, Tacos, and Texas Smoke
Zavala's Barbecue
Zavala's Barbecue made its name in Grand Prairie with brisket and tacos that earned spots on both Texas Monthly's Top 50 Barbecue Joints and 50 Best Tacos in Texas. Now that same Texican barbecue is on the concourse.
A Metroplex Staple Since 1978
Signature Baking Co.
All bread, buns, and rolls on the menu comes fresh from this local Dallas bakery.
Family-Owned in Dallas
La Norteña Tortillas
A family-owned Dallas business making White and Yellow Corn and Flour Tortillas from traditional Sonoran recipes, made fresh with the highest quality ingredients. Supplying tortillas to American Airlines Center since 2024.
Rotating Local Restaurant Partners
The Dallas Table
A celebration of Dallas' vibrant culinary scene, The Dallas Table brings together a rotating collection of local restaurant partners and hometown favorites. Each featured partner offers a taste of what makes Dallas dining unique, giving guests something new to discover throughout the season.
Premium & Platinum Level
A nightly chef's table from Chef Andres Dominguez, paired with an extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. Reservations recommended. Open 90 minutes before all Mavericks and Stars games.
Reserve a TableChicken tenders, Bonanno Bros Pizza, signature smashburgers, and more, steps from your seat.
A refined downstairs escape from the Patrón Tequilería, built for bourbon lovers.
Exclusive to courtside and glass ticket holders, with a full-service bar and all-you-can-eat chef's buffet. Upscale dining experience.
Full Menu
Every bar, restaurant, and concession stand at American Airlines Center, listed alphabetically. Menu items and offerings are subject to change.
- Craft beer on tap
- Spirits and wine
- Snack items and candy
- A refined bourbon lounge just downstairs from Patrón Tequilería
- Wide array of beer, wine, and spirits
- Specialty cocktails built to order
- Chicken Tenders by Spring Chicken
- Bonanno Bros Pizza
- Signature Smashburger
- Niman Ranch Hot Dogs
- Artisan Soft Pretzel
- Nachos
- Bottomless Popcorn
- Domestic and Import Beer
- Canned Cocktails and Assorted Wines
- Jack Daniel's Frozen Cocktails
- Jack Daniel's Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails
- Craft Cocktails
- Premium and Domestic Beer
- Red Bull
- Wine
- Peanuts
- Vegan Hot Dogs
- Signature Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- NY Style Pastrami Sandwich
- Pork Belly Bahn Mi
- Italian Beef
- Smoked Thick Cut Bologna
- Cuban Sandwich
- Tandoori Chicken
- Two spaces in one: a high-energy sports bar and a casual sit-down experience
- Hand Crafted Gelato (rotating flavors)
- Margarita Gelato (must be 21)
- Affogato
- Cookie Society Cookies
- DBQ: house-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and sausage with traditional Texas BBQ sides
- El Taco Tex: street tacos, burrito bowls, and gourmet nachos
- A sleek space built for Michelob ULTRA fans, with HD TVs throughout
- Full-service bar
- All-you-can-eat chef's buffet
- Exclusive to courtside and glass ticket holders
- Nightly chef's table from Chef Andres Dominguez
- Extensive wine list and specialty cocktails
- Reservations recommended