Dallas dive bars, watch out because we’re OBSESSED with Rodeo Cold! East Dallas’ newest watering hole is serving up a fresh twist on Texas dive bar classics with epic food, jumbo screens for game days, and a cozy vintage vibe!
Updated December 2024
RODEO COLD
Rodeo Cold comes from founders Robert Drummond and Ian & Eric Fletcher, and is a tribute to the Fletcher brothers’ father, Stan, one of the original bartenders at the first-ever Chili’s on Greenville Ave. (1978)! Located just down the street from that iconic spot, Rodeo Cold pays homage to classic neighborhood bar vibes with its super unique personality!
THE 25,000 SQ FT DIVE BAR
Step inside and you’ll feel transported to an old-school Texas dive bar—vintage posters, quirky knick-knacks, neon signs, and a pool table. Our fave? The HUGE patio! Still being renovated, but once done, it’ll feature a central bar, booths, cornhole, beer pong, crawfish boils, and a giant movie screen for game days!
UNIQUE BAR FOOD
Find creative, Texas-inspired bites like:
🥒 Fried & Gon to Heaven: fried okra, pickles, or jalapeños
🐄 Wrangler Danglers: deep-fried beef balls
🌶️ Frito Chili Pie: wagyu chili, Fritos, cheese & garlic crema
🥩 Give ‘Em the Finger: steak fingers with Texas toast, fries & gravy
🍔 The Heifer: wagyu smash burger
FUN COCKTAILS
Sip cold drinks like:
🍌 Monkey Bomb: banana bourbon shot in fruit punch Happy Dad
🥃 Red River Punch: whiskey lemonade in a shareable cup
🍯 Giddy Up: vodka, cold brew, cream & honey
🥤 Trinity Shiver: vodka shot topped with a frozen drink (like Dr. Pepper or cherry limeade)
FREE CHILI!?
Yep, FREE chili at midnight for every customer, a nod to the OG Chili’s!
DETAILS & LOCATION
Rodeo Cold is at 3826 Ross Ave., open Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 2am, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2am!
