You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Hurtado Barbecue Texas BBQ
Acclaimed smokehouse on E Front St near campus
J.R. Bentley's pub / burgers
W Abram St — award-winning half-pound burgers
New York Eats halal street food
Doug Russell Rd by campus — late-night friendly
Beirut Rock Cafe Lebanese
S Cooper St — kebabs and budget plates
Pie Five fast-casual pizza
College Park District — custom pizzas in five minutes
Panera Bread cafe
College Park District study spot
Walmart Neighborhood Market grocery / pharmacy
N Collins St, about 2.5 miles north
Target (Arlington South) big-box
S Cooper St, about 3 miles south
Kroger grocery / pharmacy
S Cooper St, about 4 miles
CVS Pharmacy pharmacy
W Park Row Dr, about 2 miles
UTA Health Services student clinic
On-campus medical clinic and pharmacy
Via Arlington transit
Cheap app-based on-demand rides across the city
CentrePort TRE regional rail
Trains to Dallas and Fort Worth, reachable by Via
Hawkes Downtown Library library
Modern free study space near campus
AT&T Stadium
Cowboys games and tours minutes from campus
Globe Life Field
Rangers baseball with cheap student-night tickets
Six Flags Over Texas
The original Six Flags, about 3 miles away
Downtown Arlington
Urban Union eats and free Levitt Pavilion concerts
Dallas & Fort Worth
Both downtowns about 20 miles — museums and Stockyards
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.