There's just something about entering a place and knowing you're reaching your hangry mode and not having to wait more than even a few minutes. The hostess spoke my language and escorted me right to my table. She made sure it was cleaned off and let our server know I was ready to eat. The best part about it all is it was a late-night reverse happy hour from 9 PM to close, only Thursday-Saturday. My server was very sweet and friendly. She took my drink and food order all at once. I like the ambiance this place brings, compared to all the locations I think this is my top. Me being traditional I ordered hot water ( the bulb is so posh), California roll, spinach artichoke dip, and the flatbread. Everything costs me around $40~ read more

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December 2025 showed up here with 9 people during lunch and they accommodated us right away. Great place in walking distance of the irving convention center. The calamari, burgers (especially the fries), and steak salad were all good. They also have a full bar. They even had a mocktail my daughter liked!! Theresa was a friendly waitress however she was a little forgetful, but her personality made up for it. Average price around $20 per meal. Burger ~$18, steak salad $23 If you want a good lunch and have extra cash to spend then give this place a try!! read more

we are in town for work and decided to eat here for dinner. Our server Kelly was very polite and personable and made sure we were well cared for. The food was amazing as were the drinks. We will definitely return read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Great place to stop for dinner before an event at Music Factory. It's pretty dark inside so it definitely gives a good pub vibe. A little pricey but everything we had was good. Thought the portion size on appetizer could be a bit better though. read more

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We stopped in to see old friends and have an appetizer and some beer. I loved their appetizer menu. We tried the spicy chicken sliders. They were very tasty. Definitely would order them again. The chicken on the sliders was definitely top notch and fried to perfection. Service was a little slow, but that may be due to the fact that it took a while for all of our party to arrive. They also validate parking for the parking garage nearby. read more

Kudos to Sequoia and Marvin that gave us awesome service at the bar. The martinis were perfect. The atmosphere was very festive and the food was hot and tasty read more

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In this uncertain economy, we're always on the hunt for good deals...especially happy hour deals. We've even got a running list and are slowly making our way through it. This spot has a steady flow of after-work gatherings, so be aware of that. Definitely avoid coming on concert nights (we didn't, thankfully), since the location gets even more hectic. Parking is a bit of a pain even on a normal evening, but they do say they validate, so there's that. We were seated right away, which was a win. I ordered the raspberry lemon martini from the happy hour menu, and it was refreshing, maybe just a little sweet. The three of us split three happy hour appetizers: the spicy Asian cauliflower (which had peanuts and was surprisingly delicious), the queso, and the chicken sliders. My only gripe about the sliders was that the pickles were weirdly warm, and based on the menu photo, I expected three sliders but only got two. Not a huge deal, just slightly disappointing. Overall, it's a pretty solid place to grab a discounted happy hour fix. Bathrooms are nice and clean - and they even have a "family bathroom" if you brought kids and need the privacy. read more

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Thirsty Lion at Irving-Las Colinas's Toyota Music Factory is a great pub to visit and grab a drink and watch soccer games. It's in a great location, has good service, but it's menu is a big miss. This is my long overdue update. My Overall Rating - 2 Stars (Atmosphere, Service) Atmosphere - Thirsty Lion is in a big open space, with plenty of mixed seating of bar height tables, booths, and communal tables. It's also a gathering spot for soccer fans, or if you want to grab a drink before a show. One of the original anchor restaurants at the Toyota Music Factory, it's great to see them here. 1 Star. Service - Our server was very nice and attentive. I wish she would have provided more guidance on the menu, but otherwise no red flags at all. 1 Star. Food - We started with their Fried Chicken Sliders. These were excellent. The nicely breaded and freshly fried chicken was hot and juicy and perfectly complimented by the roll. This was the highlight of my meal. Thirsty Lion has a seasonal menu, and we ordered the Wagyu Burger and Pork Ramen. Big mistake. The burger wasn't served on a bun, it was served on ciabatta and arugula. Sorry - this is not a burger. It's a sandwich with a burger patty on a salad. The ramen was worse. It wasn't ramen. They took the linguine from their winter menu and put it in broth. It was disgusting. I didn't eat a thing. I didn't complain - that's on me - but my server didn't really know the menu and I didn't want to make a scene. So I'll save fellow Yelpers - don't bother ordering from the seasonal menu. No Stars. Will I Return? - No. There are too many options at The Toyota Music Factory, and I'm not a big enough soccer fan to join the EPL crowd. I'm going to have PTSD from the ramen. No thanks. No Stars. read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - Fried chicken sliders - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

We visited this restaurant before a comedy show at the Toyota Music Factory, and the food was incredible! We tried the salmon with cilantro rice and the fish and chips, and both dishes were fantastic--highly recommend! Our only issue was with the reservation process. The first time we called, we were hung up on, and the second time, the hostess didn't record our names. When we arrived, it took a few minutes to get our table sorted. On top of that, there was a 15-minute wait for our cocktails due to how busy it was--they could definitely use an extra bartender or two. These minor hiccups are the only reasons for the 4-star rating. read more

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We ate here last week and had to come back to get it he Tuscan Romano chicken. My husband said his Cobb salad was the best he's ever had. Service was amazing and atmosphere was casual and not too loud. read more

Great food and service located very close to the Toyota Music Factory. Drink's were excellent too.

The place is very lively (and super noisy , the acoustic really sucks ) We started w the spicy cauliflower which was the best dish (4/5) and a cheese and tomato flatbread which was so so - the bread dough was not crispy and not very tasty (2.8/5). I then ordered the gastronomy burger which was ok . I did ask for medium and it came in medium-well. Flavor was good and size was decent (3.8/5) Not a great place to have a conversation read more

My coworker and I went one night while in Dallas to the Thirsty Lion Gastropub. I researched places to go to and this place had a lot of great reviews! This place rocked! I am go glad we came! No wait time, even though it was busy. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful! I absolutely loved the ambience... gastropub meets sports bar... laid back place meets refined. My coworker had a beer, while I decided to try the Lion Lemonade. The Lion Lemonade was refreshing! It is made of Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, raspberry liquor, lemon, sprite, sweet & soup and simple syrup. We ordered some apps to share including delectable scotch eggs and absolutely amazing bacon wrapped shrimp! The appetizers aren't just delicious... they are hearty! We were pretty full after eating them. Still we had already ordered the main courses, so we decided to stuff ourselves. He enjoyed his gastropub burger, i had the Gochuchang Korean BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice. We both throughly enjoyed them, eating until we felt we would burst! We walked out of Thirsty Lion having felt we ate like kings! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! The vibes were on point the moment we walked in--warm, welcoming, and just an all-around great atmosphere. The service? Top-notch. Super friendly staff who were quick, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Now the food... chef's kiss. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out fast and fresh. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. If you're looking for a spot with great energy, excellent service, and amazing food, this is it. Can't wait to come back! read more

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My husband and I came here to meet a friend while in Texas. He chose this place as it is in a nice area, nice bar and plenty of food options. I didn't think food was good. It was whatever, it could have been what I chose to eat. This rice dish with chicken. I wouldn't recommend it read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Alcoholic drinks are nasty little alcohol. The food is okay. Don't come here! We are never come again! read more

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Came before a concert at the Music Factory. Happy hour was still available and we had a reservation. Service was slow because of the crowd but everything was top notch, from the drinks to the appetizers and the food. My burger was perfect and not a bad price. I'll come back! read more

We came here today for lunch, we are new to the area and we decided to try this place since the photos looked good, and let me tell you, best decision we could've made: our server, Ruth R, was amazing, she was super attentive, gave us our food and drinks really quickly, and was super sweet the ambiance was great, we came during brunch-lunch hours so it was pretty quiet overall, I imagine it gets much louder and busier at night on weekends so I think we chose a good time to come and try this place the food was also great, no surprise there, definitely one of our favorite places in the irving area, I would eat Thirsty Lion food until I get put into a food coma read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Kenny and Megan were Amazing bartenders !! Very atentive and had great convos and even great recommendations on food and drinks. It was a very great experience. Kudos to Megan and Kenny!! read more

Stumbled on this place for happy hour when visiting Texas. I loved the atmosphere and very on theme. We only had nachos but they were good. Drinks were very good and plenty of options on the happy hour menu. read more

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The ambiance and service are excellent. The food was okay, but unmemorable. I owe this place a second try, as I only had appetizers. The drinks were good. Word to the wise. The parking was confusing. You have to park in the garage behind the restaurant. They validate. Parking out front is risky. You could be towed. read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

The WAGYU BEEF & BACON JAM BURGER off the special Holiday Menu was tasty. Atmosphere always nice; I like it and the food better than the similar options in TMF (e.g. Yard House, Reservoir, etc.). Service seemed unusually slow especially since they weren't busy. Seemed like more of a kitchen issue than a server issue--you can't bring out what isn't there! But it was acknowledged and the desserts were comp'd without asking (or really needing)! But thanks! I say it often, but how are these handheld payment devices more efficient than the "manual" way we've done it for years? The even stranger thing with TL's implementation is they use a "hybrid" method where they also bring a printed bill followed by the handheld. Figure that one out? Then to get a printed receipt it's yet another wasted trip required by the server. At least our server, unlike others, was smart enough to not hover over us staring as we navigated the device. But she did stand with her back to us the entire time when I'm sure she could have used that time more efficiently... like by going to check on other folks food / needs? Also, no fault of Thirsty Lion, but the parking / validation process is equally less efficient than the "tried and true methods". You have to scan a credit card to get in the garage, then in the restaurant you scan a QR code for parking.com that, even though you already have a card on file with them, it makes you manually rekey your card information. Make sure you don't wait to do that from the garage especially if you're on a lower level as your connection may be lacking like mine was! Is it a "given" that everyone always carries a credit card and phone with them at all times (and the battery isn't dead)? Guess I'm glad I do... or at least did. These are two prime examples where technology complicates what used to be a fast and efficient process. Or at least puts more of the onus on the customer. read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - WAGYU BEEF & BACON JAM BURGER wagyu ground beef, bacon jam, Muenster cheese, arugula, crispy onions and mayo on ciabatta w/hand-cut fries - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Stopped by this place for a quick bit. The menu is pretty well rounded but seemed a little generic. I ended up getting the Spicy Fried Chicken with fries for $15. SPICY FRIED CHICKEN Marinated with jalapeño and buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles, on grilled ciabatta. --The spiciness was not there at all; I did enjoy they at least fried the chicken well enough to not be dried out and the breading was not overwhelming. The fries were average. I do plan to go back soon and try something else. read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - Spicy Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Today I ordered a reuben sandwich through doordash. The sandwich I got was not a reuben. It had turkey Or chicken and a tiny sliver of corned beef (possibly bacon). See picture. I'm very disappointed! read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - Ordered a reuben. This is not a reuben. - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Went here with a small group from work. The servers were not very friendly and the food was too expensive for the quality. It gives up-class pub vibes but isn't worth the money. read more

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Visited to celebrate a friend's birthday with drinks after work. Great location in the Toyota Music Center entertainment district! I would describe the ambiance as smart casual. Lots of seating options and they do have televisions. There is a long food and drink menu with happy hour specials from 3-6PM (plus a late bonus happy hour). Service was prompt and my happy hour glass of rosé was delicious! Our server was friendly and accurate. We had our drinks in the main dining area but there is also a front outdoor covered patio. There are a limited number of free parking spots right out front or in the large parking garage behind the building. Bring your fiends for drinks and appetizers before your next show! read more

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I stopped in during lunch with a conference next door and let me tell you, I was impressed! We were sat quickly, greeted and orders placed! Our food did not take long to come out which is the opposite of what I expected since the place was packed large groups. I had the spicy cauliflower appetizer and a vegan burger and fries. The cauliflower was so good! 10/10 recommend. The burger was standard, but I did enjoy the sauce that came with it. The fries were seasoned, but they were not as crispy as I would've liked. Overall it was a great experience and I will return to try some of their drinks! read more

They did not see us together despite our reservation... So we waited a long time and did not get a table together, so it was entirely frustrating and the food was not good overall... It was warm where we were dining and none of us would return read more

Great atmosphere in this place. Prices were not bad and the service was pretry good. I ordered the barbque bacon wrapped shrimp with fries. Both were pretry good. My only complaint is that the bacon wasnt cooked all the way through to my liking. My husband ordered a burger with fries which was great with thick slices of bacon and fresh veggies. We also ordered a queso, which didnt come with nearly enough chips. The drinks were ok too. read more

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I really loved this place. Great atmosphere, Great service, extensive beer, wine and liquor options and very good food. As soon as I walked in I knew I was going to like it. High ceilings, nice wood accents, good vibe etc. The bartender "Nicki" was super nice and helpful. I only had one appetizer which was the chicken tenders but they were fantastic. They have an extensive array of craft beers, decent to good wines and lots of great cocktails including an awesome margarita. I will definitely be going back on my next trip to the area. read more

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We had a hug group on a Thursday night for dinner and our waiter, I forgot his name, was superb!! He was from California, that was all I remember! He put up with us, and was so wonderful! They have a very large menu and I have to say most of the food we ordered were yummy! I got the ahi poke bowl, which was good but some of the pickled radish in my bowl was way over pickled in my opinion, too sour and had a weird smell. But overall it was good. My colleagues really liked their dishes, especially the fried chicken Mac & cheese and the Kung Pan Chicken! We got desserts too and it was so good! I got the whiskey apple crumbled and the ice cream all melted by the time they brought it out but our waiter gave me another one. Made my night! I would highly recommend this place, it seems to be one of the place to hang out, though they close early on a week night! read more

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We went last night to celebrate St. Patty's weekend. Xavier was our waiter. He was polite & attentive. We also met another waiter Alex, we were impressed with his friendly personality & got us a schirach sauce. Both guys made our visit enjoyable. We were in time for Happy Hour. Great drinks & wide choice of appetizers on the HH menu. French fries with 3 kinds of sauces we started with; BBQ Shrimp & ahi tuna......we took our time & then tried the fried chicken sliders Presentation was great, food was hot, and all dishes hwere tasty. We meet Nate, the mgr. Everyone had a great attitude. We will be back. They have a large bar area you can drink & dine at. Very clean restaurant. read more

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Thirsty Lion was fantastic! Great food, tons of adult beverages to choose from and spectacular service. The ambiance was great too! Good music playing in the background as well as plenty of tv's that we're playing preseason football. I'm pretty sure everyone in our large group enjoyed themselves! I highly recommend the ribeye steak. Total mouthgasm! Two thumbs and two toes WAY UP for the Thirst Lion. Happy eating, my foodies. read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - American Near Me - Irving, Texas

The food was amazing! Love their seasonal menu! The service was excellent but we were there on a Sunday afternoon when there was no concert so the crowd was a lot less than on those nights. read more

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Went to the bar, was attended right away, we ordered food and drinks but after that crickets. Marvin, who brought our food was the only really nice bartender there. The lady who first attended us was a bit stand offish. Once we finished our food the plates just sat in front of us. Wanted to get the check an get out of there. The first Lady who attended us took for ever to get us the check. Then as we were leaving not one serve said "bye guys have a good night" but they were all literally standing in front of us. read more

I was in town for a convention and The Thirsty Lion was a perfect place to grab a decent meal. Over the course of four days we ate there three times. The menu was varied without being ridiculous, I'm looking at you Cheesecake Factory. The prices were decent for large metro area and the food was tasty. At my first visit I noticed a fellow diner had fried pickle spears. I could not resist and even though the price was nuts ($12 for 8 spears). Upon our subsequent returns, the next 2 days, I ordered them for the table and they exceeded expectations. The balance of our food was good to excellent and when I return next year I will be visiting again. My only negative came on the last evening when our server, upon learning I was from Cincinnati, mentioned he went to school there and my specific neighborhood was super "ghetto." Not sure he realized it was insulting. read more

Our team of 14 had meetings all week at The Westin in Irving all week. This restaurant was so convenient and a short 2 minute walk from our hotel. Between the quality service, delicious food, and plenty of drink options; we can't say enough good things about this fun spot. It would be a perfect place to watch a game on the televisions. We will be back soon! read more

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A few coworkers and I linked up on a Thursday night for drinks and good times, TL did not disappoint. I was impressed with the decor, cleanliness, and overall vibe of the place. It was packed but not overly crowded. Noise level was a little high but with multiple conversations going plus the music it was to be expected. There might have been two private parties going, but most were tables of 4-8 people doing their own thing. It felt like the kind of place to wind down after a long work week or take a date there for a casual link. No one was overdressed but at the same time everyone looked well put together. I sat down and literally 3 minutes later the server was out to take drink orders. She was very attentive and even gave me suggestions on her favorite picks from the menu. I can appreciate that it's a Gastropub so everything, down to the dipping sauces and marinades are made from scratch I ordered the chicken sliders, fries and a mojito. Sliders 4/5 Fries 5/5 Mojito 3.5/5 Oh yeah free parking is available in the garage across the street. Big WIN for me. Plus, it's in the middle of a strip of restaurants/bars/shops so you can leave here and continue the night with plenty of options. Bathrooms were clean. I'd prefer to have touch-less faucets but other than that it was up to par. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Hersyla (Her-as-la) was our server and she was on it. Our water glasses stayed filled. Our food came quick. Everything we ordered was delicious! Great service! Happy hour prices and portions was just enough! Each dish was seasoned well and cooked to our liking. Spacious and clean! We enjoyed the vibe! read more

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Went to First Watch for breakfast but had 40 minutes to wait for a table so we walked across the parking lot to Thirsty Lion. We had a great experience at the bar with Scott serving up drinks. Great service The blood orange mimosa was very good. The portion was good for the $9 price The Bloody Mary was very good tasting and was made from scratch but the pick was average. Good for the price of $9. Atmosphere was warm and we probably would have stayed for brunch but the menu for brunch was meh read more

Thirsty Lion - Music Factory - American Near Me - Irving, Texas