Celebrity chef Guy Fieri traveled the country with his show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” stopping several times in North Texas along the way.
The Food Network show, or as Fieri calls it — “Triple D” — has been on television since 2006. On the show, Fieri visits restaurants and talks with the chefs and owners, while also tasting items on the menu.
In total, 20 North Texas restaurants were featured in the show. “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” is available to watch on Max or Food Network.
Here are the Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants featured in the show:
Unique Texas Café
- City: Fort Worth
- Broadcast 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 more than a decade ago.
Fieri sampled the green chili lamb stew and the ribeye steak with chipotle brown butter. The episode also featured actor Martin Sheen eating at the restaurant, who later starred in the film “12 Mighty Orphans,” which was filmed in Fort Worth.
Fred’s Texas Cafe has moved from the old address where the show was filmed at 915 Curie St. Now, the restaurant has two locations at 7101 Camp Bowie West and 2730 Western Center.
The restaurant at Camp Bowie is open from 11am to 10pm Monday to Sunday, and at the Western Center from 11am to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 11am to 11pm Friday to Saturday.
Chef Point Cafe
- City: Watauga
- Broadcast date: April 2009
- Episode: Season 6, Episode 1
Fieri stopped at the Chef Point Cafe, which was turned into a gas station, in 2009.
During his visit, Fieri tried the duck with orange, pork chop stuffed with lobster and bread pudding. The restaurant moved from its gas station location earlier this year and is now open in Colleyville.
Chef Point Café is open 11am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday, 10am-10pm Saturday, and 10am-9pm Sunday at 5220 State Highway 121.
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine
- City: Arlington
- Broadcast date: May 2009
- Episode: Season 6, Episode 6
“Triple D” arrived in Arlington at Caribbean restaurant Jamaica Jets in 2009. There, Fieri tried curried goat, goat stew and brown braised fish.
Jamaica Jets Caribbean Restaurant is open 11:30am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30am-midnight Friday-Saturday and noon-9pm Sunday at 1020 W. Arkansas Lane.
Lebanese Prince Grill
- City: Arlington
- Broadcast date: August 2009
- Episode: Season Seven, Episode Four
Fieri stopped at Prince Spanish Grill in Arlington in 2009, where he sampled roast beef and a falafel plate.
Prince Egyptian Grill is open 11am-9pm Monday-Sunday at 502 W Randol Mill Rd. The restaurant also has a location at Globe Life Field.
The original Chop House burger
- City: Arlington
- Broadcast date: April 2012
- Episode: Season 14, Episode 3
It was a special episode of “Triple D” when Fieri stopped by 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, the 10 Pepper Burger, and gumbo made with Earl Campbell’s hot links. Campbell personally tasted the gumbo, complimenting the dish and the sausage used in it.
Original Chop House Burgers is open 10am-8pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-8pm Friday-Sunday at 1700 W. Park Row Dr.
Taste of Europe
- City: Arlington
- Broadcast date: July 2012
- Episode: Season 14, Episode 12
“Triple D” got a taste of Europe in 2012, where Fieri tried potato pancakes.
Taste of Europe is open 4-8pm Wednesday-Thursday, noon-9pm Friday-Saturday, and noon-8pm Sunday at 1901 W Pioneer Parkway.
Joys
- City: Richardson
- Broadcast 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 through Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday through Sunday at 318 E Main Street.
Louise
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: February 2009
- Episode: Season 5, Episode 12
Triple D made its first stop in North Texas in 2009 at Louie’s, where Fieri sampled Chicago-style pizza, burgers and mulligatawny soup.
Louie’s is open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 1839 N Henderson Ave.
Twisted Root Burger Company
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: April 2009
- Episode: Season Six, Episode Four
Fieri tried several of the burgers at Twisted Root Burger Co. In 2009.
Twister Root Burger Company is open 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday and 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday at 2615 Commerce Street.
Avila Restaurant
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: July 2009
- Episode: Season 6, Episode 13
“Triple D” stopped by Avila’s in 2009 and sampled Fieri’s tamales, gorditas and pozole.
Avila’s is open 11am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday, and 10am-8pm Sunday at 4714 Maple Ave.
Baby and Mito
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: March 2012
- Episode: Season 13, Episode 13
Fieri sampled meatball soup and northern tacos at Pepe’s and Mito’s
Pepe’s and Mito’s is open 11am-3pm Monday-Tuesday, 11am-9pm Wednesday-Thursday, and 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday at 2911 Elm St.
Maple and engine
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: April 2012
- Episode: Season 14, Episode 2
Triple D stopped at Maple & Motor in 2012, where Fieri experimented with several different burgers. Fieri also prepared a special burger for chef and restaurateur Tim Love, who owns several restaurants in Fort Worth.
Maple & Motor is open 10:45am-9pm Monday-Saturday and 10:45am-4pm Sunday at 4810 Maple Ave.
Red dog
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: April 2012
- Episode: Season 14 Episode 5
Vieri had a pizza tasting at Cane Rosso, where he tried a variety of Neapolitan-style pies.
Cane Rosso has many restaurants around the Metroplex. The Fort Worth location is open 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday, 10am-11pm Saturday, and 10am-9pm Sunday at 815 W Magnolia Ave.
Pecan hostel
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast 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 11am-3pm Monday, 11am-8pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday and 11am-8pm Sunday at 2702 Main St.
One90 smoked meats
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast 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 11am-8pm Tuesday-Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday at 10240 E Northwest Highway.
British whistle
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast 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 11am-9pm Monday-Friday, 10am-9pm Saturday, and 10am-8pm Sunday at 6110 Frankford Road.
Taco Mariachi
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: January 2018
- Episode: Season 28, Episode 2
Fieri sampled octopus tacos at Tacos Mariachi, which closed both Dallas locations in 2021, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Tota pizza
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: January 2018
- Episode: Season 27, Episode 15
Triple D stopped by Tutta’s Pizza in 2018, where Fieri sampled a variety of pies. Tutta’s will close after two years in 2020.
Noura Restaurant and Bar
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: January 2018
- Episode: Season 28, Episode 2
Fieri sampled Afghan food at Nora Restaurant & Bar, with a shank of lamb and kofta chalaw.
Nora’s Restaurant and Bar is open from 4:30 to 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, noon to 10 PM on Saturday and noon to 8 PM on Sunday at 205 N Bishop Ave.
Thai Crashcraft
- City: Dallas
- Broadcast date: March 2018
- Episode: Season 28, Episode 8
Crushcraft Thai discontinued “Triple D” in 2018, with Fieri sampling their green Thai curry and papaya salad.
Crushcraft Thai is open 11am-9:30pm Monday-Sunday at 2688 Laclede St. Suite 100