Taste, ride and discover Uptown Dallas after dark—all dressed up for the holidays
See Dallas light up for the holidays on a night filled with great food, vintage streetcars and behind-the-scenes access to the historic McKinney Avenue Trolley.
Come hungry for 10 tastings at three handpicked restaurants, with plenty of food for a meal. Discover family recipes from Thailand at Ka Thai with a custom Food Tours of America tasting flight. Step inside family-owned San Martín Bakery & Restaurant, decked out for the holidays with beautiful décor and twinkling lights, for Tuscan pizza and something sweet. At Meso Maya Comida y Copas, enjoy a Mole Poblano Enchilada on a house-made blue corn tortilla inside the historic 1938 Luna Tortilla Factory building.
Between bites, climb aboard an authentic vintage McKinney Avenue streetcar—not a reproduction. Every car has a story that began long before it arrived in Dallas. Some came from around the world, while others had surprising second lives after leaving the tracks. Rosie, the oldest car in the fleet, came all the way from Portugal.
When available, go behind the scenes at the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn, a working facility not generally open to the public. See where the historic cars are restored and maintained, meet members of the trolley team and hear the stories, personalities and quirks behind the fleet. You may even meet John Landrum, son of MATA founder Ed Landrum, who grew up around the streetcars and loves sharing their stories. Food Tours of America proudly supports the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) with a donation for every tour visit.
Outside, Uptown is dressed for the season. Take in holiday lights, decorated streets and the Dallas skyline, with Santa hats, holiday light necklaces and other festive accessories for photos along the way.
Finish at Klyde Warren Park, built above a downtown freeway and now one of Dallas’ favorite gathering places. Take holiday photos beneath the illuminated tree as your guide brings the surrounding cityscape to life, from the Dallas Arts District and downtown skyline to the Nancy Best Fountain. After dark, water, lights and music transform the fountain, and you’re welcome to stay after the tour and enjoy the holiday show when available.
It’s a taste of Dallas, a ride through its history and a holiday night that’s distinctly Dallas.
- Behind-the-Scenes Visit to the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn — see where Dallas’ historic streetcars are restored, maintained and preserved (when available).
- Ride Aboard a Vintage McKinney Avenue Trolley — experience Uptown Dallas aboard one of its beautifully preserved historic streetcars (when available).
- Stories Behind the Streetcars — discover where some of the fleet’s most fascinating vintage trolleys originally ran, the cities and passengers they once served, and the journeys that eventually brought them to Dallas.
- San Martín Bakery Holiday Experience — step into a festive European-inspired bakery filled with beautiful seasonal décor, twinkling lights and holiday atmosphere.
- Klyde Warren Park Holiday Tree — experience one of Dallas’ favorite gathering places transformed for the holiday season and enjoy a festive photo stop beneath the lights.
- Nancy Best Fountain Holiday Show — enjoy a festive light-and-music show at Klyde Warren Park’s spectacular $10 million interactive fountain (when available).
- Uptown Dallas Holiday Lights — take in the seasonal lights, decorations and festive atmosphere connecting Uptown Dallas with Klyde Warren Park.
At least 72 hours’ advance notice is required for dietary accommodations and menu substitutions. Please provide the name of each guest and their specific dietary restriction or food allergy when booking.
Booking within 72 hours? Please provide your dietary needs at the time of booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute requests, but some substitutions may be limited or unavailable.
All accommodations depend on each restaurant’s capabilities and cannot be guaranteed. Substitutions may differ from the standard tastings, and in some cases, fewer tastings may be available.
Severe or life-threatening food allergies: Our tours visit multiple independent restaurants, and we do not control their kitchens or the potential for cross-contact. For this reason, our tours may not be appropriate for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies.
- 10 generous tastings at 3 handpicked Dallas restaurants — enough food for a meal, with Thai, Guatemalan bakery and regional Mexican flavors, including a sweet dessert treat
- Uptown Dallas after dark—holiday style — take in seasonal lights, decorated streets and the Dallas skyline as your Food Tours of America guide brings the neighborhood and stories behind its historic streetcars to life
- Ride aboard a real historic McKinney Avenue streetcar — experience Uptown at night aboard an authentic historic streetcar, surrounded by city lights and holiday scenery (when operationally possible)
- Behind-the-scenes visit to the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn — step inside a working facility not generally open to the public, meet members of the trolley team and see where the historic cars are restored and maintained (when available)
- Custom Food Tours of America tastings at Ka Thai and Meso Maya Comida y Copas— enjoy tasting experiences created especially for the tour, from Thai family recipes to the flavors of regional Mexico
- Klyde Warren Park holiday finale — take photos beneath the illuminated holiday tree with the Dallas skyline as your backdrop and stay after the tour for the Nancy Best Fountain holiday light-and-music show (when available)
- Festive holiday accessories for photos — including Santa hats, holiday light necklaces and other seasonal touches
- Water provided at restaurant stops
- Restaurant gratuities
- NOT INCLUDED
- Additional alcoholic beverages — available for purchase at select stops only
- Guide gratuity — not included and always appreciated
- Transportation to and from the tour — rideshare is recommended, parking fees
- Return transportation to the starting point — the tour ends at Klyde Warren Park; guests may ride the trolley back toward the starting point with the guide, when available
We went on a food tour with Brianna, and she was the absolute best!!! The food was amazing at every stop, the trolley barn was interesting and informative, and our guide knew a a lot about the area. She went above and beyond by recommending lots of great places for us to go during our stay. I cannot stress enough how amazing the food was at every. single. restaurant. Thank you Food Tours of America and Brianna for a great tour! We will be coming back and recommending a friend!”
-Blake GregTuscan, AZWe very much enjoyed our trolley and foodie experience. Brianna was a great guide. The Moroccan food was our facvorite and we really enjoyed the trolley ride through uptown.”
-Martha and Michael FitzgeraldTuscan, AZ
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What customers are saying…
My work group of 10 had an amazing time with Brianna as our tour guide. We took the Uptown foodie tour and had 3 different exBrianna took amazing care of our large group! We were in town for a work event and decided to jump on the opportunity for a food tour. We had a few food allergies in our group and this tour was able to accommodate without any issues. Highly recommend if you want to try a bunch of local places!periences with very flavorful food! They even accommodated gluten free meals! Great communication with the planners! Highly recommend!!
Food Tours Of America Dallas was a great experience! Being the foodie that I am I was able to taste many flavors in my mouth. Learned a lot about the history of certain neighborhoods of Dallas! If you love food, try this tour!
Really good tour!! My wife and I had a great time. We loved the food choices and we also enjoyed our conversations with the tour guide. We tried foods we normally wouldn’t try and we really liked them all. I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Still have questions?
Here are the most frequently asked questions about our food tours…
The tour typically lasts approximately 2 hours, allowing you ample time to savor each culinary delight and immerse yourself in the cultural gems and downtown Dallas restaurants.
As we explore Dallas, we will be doing a lot of walking! Make sure to wear comfortable clothes for the weather and walking shoes.
While we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot, same-day tickets may be available. Please check our website or contact our customer service for real-time availability.
The tour includes a five course dining experience with an included welcome cocktail and wine tasting. You will leave the tour feeling satisfied and full!
Menu substitutions for dietary restrictions or food allergies are available for this tour with mention at the time of booking or by emailing info@foodtoursofamerica.com at least 48 hours before your event. Please note that last-minute menu substitutions cannot be accommodated. Our dietary restrictions coordinator will ensure your overall experience includes an equivalent quantity of food. However, your tour experience may differ significantly from that of your fellow tour-goers. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests are responsible for notifying their tour guide of any food allergies upon check-in and must interact directly with each server or restaurant regarding any food allergies before participating in food or beverage tastings. Participation is at your own risk.