Flavors of Mesquite: A Black-Owned Food Tour

5 Days

Overview

Taste the amazing flavors of mesquite at these black owned businesses

Join us as we hop from spot to spot on this flavorful adventure through Mesquite as we spotlight the incredible Black-owned restaurants that make our city shine. Whether you’re craving comfort food classics, bold new flavors, or just looking to support local gems, this tour will guide you to the best Black-owned eateries in town.

Highlights Include:

Soul Food and Southern Cuisine
Barbecue and Grilled Specialties
Cajun and Creole

Food Tour Itinerary

Signature Dish: Loaded Baked Potato
4645 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150

Takeout container filled with chopped beef, shredded cheese, and barbecue sauce on a wooden table.

Signature Dish: BBQ Ribs
4401 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75150

Signature Dish: 3 Piece Dark with Freckled Corn
1140 I-30, Mesquite, TX 75150 (Located within the Whip-In)

Basket with fried chicken, fries, and pickles; a side of two breaded items in another container; cup of red slush drink.

Signature Dish: Smash Burger
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Hand holding a cheeseburger with pickles above a tray of seasoned fries against a blurred background.

Signature Dish: Cajun Pasta
1336 N Galloway Ave #116, Mesquite, TX 75149

A takeout container filled with fried shrimp, fish, crinkle-cut fries, and hush puppies, accompanied by a cup of creamy dipping sauce.

Signature Dish: Stew Chicken, Rice, & Peas
3315 N Town E Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150

Takeout container with rice, cooked greens, and stewed meat with carrots in a brown sauce.

Signature Dish: Breaded Honey Ranch Wings
4331 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150

Signature Dish: Oxtails with Rice & Peas
2033 Military Pkwy #104a, Mesquite, TX 75149

A bowl of food with rice and meat in it.

Signature Dish: Cajun Town Potato
1200 E Davis St Ste 106, Mesquite, TX 75149

Close-up of a seafood boil featuring shrimp, corn on the cob, and pieces of sausage seasoned with spices.

VIP Suite Giveaway

submit a photo for a chance to win a VIP rodeo Suite

Explore the Mesquite Foodie Trail: Black-Owned Food Tour by dining at local Black-owned restaurants. Snap a picture of your meal and submit it down below for a chance to win a VIP Suite at the Mesquite Hip Hop Cowboys Rodeo in March – a $1,500 value!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore, enjoy, and win big! For every restaurant you visit and upload a photo, you will get an additional entry!

How to Enter: