Classics
Sonoran Dog
A bacon-wrapped Niman Ranch hot dog piled Southwest-style with pinto beans, onions, tomato, and jalapeño mayo.
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Best Classic Food at American Airlines Center
Dallas, TX
Full menu at American Airlines Center
ClassicsMust try
Signature Smashburger Basket
A smashed all-beef patty with grilled onions and American cheese, the arena's own named signature burger, sold at both the Bud and Burger and Grill Zone stands.
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Chopped Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Slow-smoked brisket chopped and piled onto a bun, the Terrace-level barbecue stand's signature plate.
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Texas Cheese Steak Sandwich Basket
A Texas take on the Philly cheesesteak, served with house-fried potato chips.
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Texas Chili Cheese Dog
An all-beef hot dog smothered in Texas chili and cheese.
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Street Tacos
Carne asada, pork al pastor, or chicken carnitas on corn tortillas, from the arena's dedicated taco stand.
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Sloppy Juan Tacos
Barbecue-braised beef piled into tacos (also available as a sandwich), from the Plaza-level barbecue stand.
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