Food Guy Fieri of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ ate while at these 20 DFW area restaurants
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has traveled across the country with his “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” show, making several stops in North Texas along the way.
The Food Network show or as Fieri calls it — “Triple D”— has been on television since 2006. In the show, Fieri visits restaurants chatting up chefs and owners, while also tasting items on the menu.
In total, 20 North Texas restaurants have been featured on the show. “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” is available to watch on Max or the Food Network.
Here are the Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants that have appeared on the show:
Fred’s Texas Cafe
City: Fort Worth
Air date: June 2009
Episode: Season 6 episode 9
“Triple D” has only made one stop in Fort Worth and that was at Fred’s Texas Cafe over a decade ago.
Fieri sampled the green chile lamb stew and a ribeye steak with chipotle brown butter. The episode also featured actor Martin Sheen eating at the restaurant, who would later star in “12 Mighty Orphans” which was filmed in Fort Worth.
Fred’s Texas Cafe has moved from the old address where the show filmed at 915 Curie St. Now, the restaurant has two locations at 7101 Camp Bowie West and 2730 Western Center.
The eatery is open at the Camp Bowie location from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Sunday, and at Western Center from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Chef Point Cafe
City: Watauga
Air date: April 2009
Episode: Season 6 episode 1
Fieri made a stop at the gas-station-turned-restaurant Chef Point Cafe in 2009.
During his visit, Fieri tried the duck a l’orange, crab stuffed pork chop and bread pudding. The restaurant moved out of its gas station locale earlier this year and is now open in Colleyville.
Chef Point Cafe is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at 5220 State Highway 121.
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine
City: Arlington
Air date: May 2009
Episode: Season 6 episode 6
“Triple D” landed in Arlington at Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine in 2009. There, Fieri tried the curry goat, goat soup and brown stewed fish.
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday at 1020 W Arkansas Lane.
Prince Lebanese Grill
City: Arlington
Air date: August 2009
Episode: Season 7 episode 4
Fieri stopped at Prince Lebanese Grill in Arlington in 2009, where he sampled the mashwi beef and a falafel plate.
Prince Lebanese Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday at 502 W Randol Mill Rd. The restaurant also has a location at Globe Life Field.
The Original Chop House Burgers
City: Arlington
Air date: April 2012
Episode: Season 14 episode 3
It was a special episode of “Triple D” when Fieri stopped at The Original Chop House Burgers in 2012, where he was joined by NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell.
Fieri sampled the titular chop house burger, 10 pepper burger and a gumbo made with Earl Campbell’s hot links. Campbell himself tasted the gumbo, complementing the dish and the sausage used in it.
The Original Chop House Burgers is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday at 1700 W Park Row Dr.
Taste of Europe
City: Arlington
Air date: July 2012
Episode: Season 14 episode 12
“Triple D” took a Taste of Europe in 2012, where Fieri tried the potato pancakes.
Taste of Europe is open 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday at 1901 W Pioneer Parkway.
Afrah
City: Richardson
Air date: June 2012
Episode: Season 14 episode 10
Fieri stopped by Afrah in 2012 and sampled the chicken shawarma.
Afrah is open from 10 a.m. to midnight Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday-Sunday at 318 E Main St.
Louie’s
City: Dallas
Air date: February 2009
Episode: Season 5 episode 12
“Triple D” made its first North Texas stop in 2009 at at Louie’s, where Fieri tasted Chicago-style pizza, burgers and mulligatawny soup.
Louie’s is open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday at 1839 N Henderson Ave.
Twisted Root Burger Co.
City: Dallas
Air date: April 2009
Episode: Season 6 episode 4
Fieri tried several burger varieties at Twisted Root Burger Co. in 2009.
Twister Root Burger Co. is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday at 2615 Commerce St.
Avila’s Restaurant
City: Dallas
Air date: July 2009
Episode: Season 6 episode 13
“Triple D” stopped by Avila’s Restaurant in 2009 and Fieri sampled tamales, gorditas and pozole.
Avila’s Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday at 4714 Maple Ave.
Pepe’s and Mito’s
City: Dallas
Air date: March 2012
Episode: Season 13 episode 13
Fieri tasted a meatball soup and tacos norteños at Pepe’s and Mito’s in 2012.
Pepe’s and Mito’s is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday at 2911 Elm St.
Maple & Motor
City: Dallas
Air date: April 2012
Episode: Season 14 episode 2
“Triple D” stopped by Maple & Motor in 2012, where Fieri tried several different burgers. Fieri also crafted a specialty burger for chef and restaurateur Tim Love, who has several restaurants in Fort Worth.
Maple & Motor is open from 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 4810 Maple Ave.
Cane Rosso
City: Dallas
Air date: April 2012
Episode: Season 14 episode 5
Fieri got a taste of pizza at Cane Rosso, trying a variety of neapolitan-style pies.
Cane Rosso has multiple restaurants around the Metroplex. The Fort Worth location is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at 815 W Magnolia Ave.
Pecan Lodge
City: Dallas
Air date: May 2012
Episode: Season 14 episode 7
“Triple D” visited Pecan Lodge in 2012, where Fieri sampled brisket and other smoked meats.
Pecan Lodge is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at 2702 Main St.
One90 Smoked Meats
City: Dallas
Air date: January 2018
Episode: Season 28 episode 4
Fieri tasted a selection of meats at One90 Smoked Meats in 2018.
One90 Smoked Meats is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 10240 E Northwest Highway.
Whistle Britches
City: Dallas
Air date: January 2018
Episode: Season 28 episode 5
“Triple D” stopped by Whistle Britches in 2018, where Fieri sampled fried chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles.
Whistle Britches is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at 6110 Frankford Rd.
Tacos Mariachi
City: Dallas
Air date: January 2018
Episode: Season 28 episode 2
Fieri sampled octopus tacos at Tacos Mariachi, which closed both Dallas locations closed in 2021, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Tutta’s Pizza
City: Dallas
Air date: January 2018
Episode: Season 27 episode 15
“Triple D” stopped by Tutta’s Pizza in 2018, where Fieri tasted a variety of pies. Tutta’s would close two years later in 2020.
Nora’s Restaurant and Bar
City: Dallas
Air date: January 2018
Episode: Season 28 episode 2
Fieri got a taste of Afghan food at Nora’s Restaunt and Bar, with a lamb shank and kofta chalao.
Nora’s Restaurant and Bar is open 4:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at 205 N Bishop Ave.
Crushcraft Thai
City: Dallas
Air date: March 2018
Episode: Season 28 episode 8
“Triple D” stopped by Crushcraft Thai in 2018, where Fieri sampled green thai curry and papaya salad.
Crushcraft Thai is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday at 2688 Laclede St. suite 100.
