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    Cowboy Cafe

    3.7 (222 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lose your jacket?
    KB L.

    Not going to win any culinary awards, but if you're looking for a quintessential dive bar with a broad menu of food (apps, burgers, salads, chili) and a half-dozen TVs for your favorite sporting event, this Arlington original will keep you happy! Service was great and the drinks were plentiful.

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    MP G.

    Definitely need to try this again. I went on Tuesday during half off burgers and it was such a great deal. Normally around $15-16 a burger w fries and was 7.75 half off which is a steal! I ordered the shroomer and asked for medium rare but it was more medium than anything. Also I felt the patty could use some more salt/umami since the cheese and the mushrooms seemed to be lacking but the deal and the size was so good I still enjoyed it. The fries were very good, one of the best I've had in the area. The service was fast and they refilled my drinks without me asking. Also I like the divey vibe. Parking is tough since they only have like 3-4 spots. Otherwise still great and hope to come back!

    Blue Moon
    Maria-Elena T.

    Went on a Saturday afternoon. Covid measures in place in terms of ordering and outdoor dining. Not all tables under an umbrella; something to consider if it looks rainy. There are 2 TVs outside. I ordered the Blue Moon burger- a burger with melted blue cheese- with extra lettuce. It was amazing!!! I happily fought the burger and won. Although graceful eating it was not! There was plenty of cheese, the lettuce was crisp and fresh. The onions the perfect crunchiness. Ok tomato. There bun held together. Next time I would ask them to cut it in half in the kitchen; it was hard to do with a plastic knife. The fries were perfection. Crisp deliciousness. I can't believe this burger has existed this long and I didn't know about it!!! The one bathroom had issues with the toilet paper. Had to use the other bathroom. Definitely will be back.

    Fajitas

    This place is amazing! Great food, music, and liquor. Highly recommend them. Bar tender was nice and kept refilling beers.

    The Duke Burger
    Daniel K.

    Cowboy Cafe is a dive bar/restaurant in North Arlington off of Lee Highway (now Langston Blvd.) They have pretty great food, a nice beer selection, and overall good service. Their hamburgers are their specialty in my opinion (the best of these are The Duke, the ChiliBurger, and the California Burger). The one downside is that parking can be hard to come by here (there are a few on-site places and there's a small, difficult to negotiate lot that's nearby, adjacent to the McDonald's), and it can get very crowded at peak times. Also recommended are the Cowgirl chicken entree and the Cajun Chicken Pasta. There is also an outside dining area but I've never eaten there. For those who want to just sit at the bar there's a limited number of seats.

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    Howard F.

    Good service and good food. We had tacos on special, with the fish and pork being the best, and the onion rings were a nice indulgence.

    Onion Rings
    Mitch S.

    I give cowboy a 3.0/5 stars I ordered it for pickup and took it to go. You could tell the quality in the food did not translate extremely well. I ordered chicken wings extra crispy and they came out soft and nearly rubbery. I also ordered the chicken sandwich and it just didn't taste flavorful at all to me. The onion rings were very very good, and I did enjoy the chipotle ranch sauce but I was not enjoying the rest I didn't finish either of them

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    Lively place for decent bar food. Service is great. Parking, however, is a nightmare. You will need to find street parking and walk.

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    Jim, thanks for the kind review. We hope tonsee you agains soon :)

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    Erik, thanks for the kind review. We hope to see you again soon :)

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    It may be known as a dive bar but I can tell you the service is phenomenal. The food is exquisite and I always have a fantastic time there.

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    Ask the Community - Cowboy Cafe

    Does the Cafe have pool tables?

    No.

    CFS... brown or white gravy?

    Brown Gravy :)

    Looking for buffalos wings tonight - so they serve them? Would that be the TNT wings?

    They do have wings; appetizers. The TNT is a burger with wing sauce. Great place. Have fun!

    What are the specials during the week?

    We are only open for carryout and delivery this week. Our hours are pretty fluid right now as well and are currently 4-10 Monday - Friday and 11-10 Saturday and Sunday. These specials do not apply unless you call in as we don't offer them through… Read more

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    I ordered the duke burger and my co worker ordered the wings (Edgar style)..

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