{"id":11109,"date":"2019-04-22T16:26:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T21:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/?p=11109"},"modified":"2019-04-22T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T21:35:08","slug":"how-to-have-a-guys-weekend-in-irving-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/how-to-have-a-guys-weekend-in-irving-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with\ntheir friends and just have a guy\u2019s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from\nwhen they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a\nbunch of friends a guy\u2019s weekend can be just what the doctored ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mustangs-at-Las-Colinas.jpg\" alt=\"Mustangs at Las Colinas\" class=\"wp-image-11112\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mustangs-at-Las-Colinas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mustangs-at-Las-Colinas-570x390.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mustangs-at-Las-Colinas-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I recently went on a guy\u2019s trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irvingtexas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"visit Irving Texas (opens in a new tab)\">visit Irving Texas<\/a> with a group of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Men Who Blog (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/menwhoblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Men Who Blog<\/a> for a chance to discuss the business we are in and to just relax and explore just a little of what Irving Texas has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You need 4 things to make a guy\u2019s weekend or mancation if\nyou will a success. A central location, great accommodations close to\neverything, awesome activities and fantastic places to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">One of the problems with getting your old buddies together is finding a central place to hang out. Pick California and that means everyone east of the Rockies has a long trip. The same is true for most places on the East Coast. If you are seeking a central location that is easy to get to and has lots to offer you can\u2019t beat Irving Texas. Why Irving? Well, that is the location of the Dallas-Forth Worth Airport, DFW, a major international and domestic hub. It is also easy to get to on major interstate highways from anywhere in Texas or nearby states. Irving has a lot to offer and meets all the criteria needed for a great guy\u2019s trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-on-the-road.jpg\" alt=\"2019 Toyota Hylander Hybrid\" class=\"wp-image-11113\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-on-the-road.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-on-the-road-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-on-the-road-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I started off by saying Irving is a great destination due to being only a few miles from DFW but if you are live in Texas, like me it might be better to drive. Since I traveled from Houston it just made more sense. By the time I go to the airport,<a href=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/33-tips-to-improve-your-experience-at-the-airport\/\"> navigate check in lines and security<\/a>, take a plane, get my bags and go to the hotel it is about the same time as it takes to drive without all the hassles of the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior-driver.jpg\" alt=\"2019 Toyota Hylander Hybrid\" class=\"wp-image-11114\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior-driver.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior-driver-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior-driver-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> I actually prefer driving because it gives me a chance to check out small towns and stop along the way to explore. &nbsp;I got to try out the<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toyota.com\/highlanderhybrid\/\" target=\"_blank\"> 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid<\/a> and I gotta tell you I have driven a lot of SUV\u2019s and trucks and I really like the Highlander. Unlike a lot of vehicles, it is really spacious in the passenger area, has a lot of room for bags and such in the back and gets great gas mileage. I used a tank and a half of gas for the entire trip. The blind spot traffic alerts on the side mirrors and puddle lights on the door illuminating the ground when you are getting the car are a great touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior.jpg\" alt=\"2019 Toyota Highlander Interior\" class=\"wp-image-11123\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-interior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Where To Stay in Irving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Hotel-Lobby-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas\" class=\"wp-image-11116\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Hotel-Lobby-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Hotel-Lobby-1-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Hotel-Lobby-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For great accommodations that are close to everything <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/dalcl-dallas-marriott-las-colinas\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas <\/a>can\u2019t be beat. Newly remodeled it is one of only two hotels that sit right on the lake at Las Colinas and it is across the street from the Toyota Music Factory which is a destination all its own. &nbsp;For a full review of the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"this article. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/the-dallas-marriott-at-las-colinas-a-perfect-location\/\" target=\"_blank\">my review of the hotel.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-5219980-10775740?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g56032-d223935-Reviews-Dallas_Marriott_Las_Colinas-Irving_Texas.html%3Fcja%3D10775740%26cjp%3D5219980%26m%3D13092\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say about the Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas at TripAdvisor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Things to Do in Irving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola.jpg\" alt=\"Gondola\" class=\"wp-image-11117\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-750x420.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With the hotel sitting right on the lake it makes it easy to walk out the back door and within a few steps take a boat ride on the lake. <a href=\"https:\/\/irving.gondola.com\/cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Gondola Adventures (opens in a new tab)\">Gondola Adventures<\/a> offers cruises on Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn, the lake at Las Colinas. They offer several types of cruises from gondolas in actual imported gondolas from Venice to a really cool ride on a boat designed by engineers from Lear Jet. We opted for the Lear Jet boat and our Captain, Keith, gave us the history of the boat, his company and told us all about the area. From the restaurants, hotels and apartments being built I can see why Las Colinas is a popular destination. Gondola Adventures offers service 24 hours a day and they will pick you up for a breakfast, lunch or dinner cruise. They also offer just about any kind of cruise you want, maybe a Whiskey and Cigar cruise with the guys? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-Adventures-Keith.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Gondola Adventures Irving Texas\" class=\"wp-image-11118\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-Adventures-Keith.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-Adventures-Keith-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gondola-Adventures-Keith-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Elm-Fork-Rifle-Range.jpg\" alt=\"Elm Fork Shooting Range Irving Texas\" class=\"wp-image-11119\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Elm-Fork-Rifle-Range.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Elm-Fork-Rifle-Range-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Elm-Fork-Rifle-Range-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elmfork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Elm Fork Shooting Sports  (opens in a new tab)\">Elm Fork Shooting Sports <\/a>is a large facility only a couple of miles from the hotel. With over 460 acres of space they have the room to offer outdoor shooting ranges for a lot of people. Take your guys group out to the range and rent a few guns, then try your hand at skeet, trap, rifle or pistol target practice. They have two pro shops, instructors and also archery ranges. The staff was friendly, helpful and we had a blast, literally, tearing up some targets with handguns and rifles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Shooting-Range.jpg\" alt=\"Elm Fork Shooting Range, Irving Texas\" class=\"wp-image-11120\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Shooting-Range.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Shooting-Range-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Shooting-Range-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nanpalmero\/16658131814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pinstack.jpg\" alt=\"Pinstack\" class=\"wp-image-11134\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pinstack.jpg 427w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pinstack-380x570.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>&#8220;Pinstack Bowling Ball and Bowling Shoes&#8221; flickr photo by nan palmero https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/nanpalmero\/16658131814 shared under a Creative Commons (BY) license<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pinstackbowl.com\/locations\/las-colinas-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Pinstack Bowling (opens in a new tab)\">Pinstack Bowling<\/a> is about 10 miles from the Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas and has everything needed for a group of guys to have some fun. Regular and VIP bowling lanes where you can enjoy some time knocking down pins along with a bunch of other stuff. They have a high ropes course suspended 20 feet above the video game floor, bumper cars, laser tag and a laser maze along with video games and a rock climbing wall. Not only do they have great games but also a full bar and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-VIP-Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Music Center VIP Lounge\" class=\"wp-image-11121\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-VIP-Lounge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-VIP-Lounge-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-VIP-Lounge-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you don\u2019t want to drive far just walk across the street from the hotel to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Toyota Music Factory (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/toyotamusicfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota Music Factory<\/a>. The Toyota Music Factory is a destination all its own with music, food venues, bars and movie theaters. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepaviliontmf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory <\/a>is the centerpiece for live entertainment. The indoor venue converts from a 2,500 seat intimate concert area to a 4,000 seat capacity indoor concert theater and can open up to host an open air venue that holds up to 8,000.&nbsp; There is also the Texas Lottery Plaza where you can catch regional or national acts or even reserve it for corporate or private events. Numerous restaurants and bars are located within the 17 acre complex and include everything from burgers, pizza, sports bars and steak houses. When your finished, just walk across the street back to your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-at-Toyota-Factory-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Pavillion Toyota Music Factory Irving Texas\" class=\"wp-image-11122\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-at-Toyota-Factory-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-at-Toyota-Factory-1-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Toyota-Highlander-Hybrid-at-Toyota-Factory-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Places to Eat in Irving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch.jpg\" alt=\"The Ranch Las Colinas\" class=\"wp-image-11124\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"The Ranch Las Colinas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theranchlc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Ranch Las Colinas<\/a> is one of the popular places to eat. Expect there to be a lively crowd no matter what time you visit. The Ranch advertises Farm to Fork and sources as much of the food as possible from Texas based growers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch-appetizers.jpg\" alt=\"The Ranch Appetizers\" class=\"wp-image-11125\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch-appetizers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch-appetizers-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Ranch-appetizers-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Ranch has some great food and also offers live entertainment. It is a really good place for a group of guys to have a few drinks and grab some excellent food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-RanchLas-Colinas.jpg\" alt=\"The Ranch Las Colinas\" class=\"wp-image-11126\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-RanchLas-Colinas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-RanchLas-Colinas-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-RanchLas-Colinas-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-Shrimp.jpg\" alt=\"Po Melvin's shrimp\" class=\"wp-image-11127\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-Shrimp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-Shrimp-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-Shrimp-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Po Melvin\u2019s (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pomelvins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Po Melvin\u2019s<\/a> is Cajun on steroids. Owner Mel LeMane and his father opened their first business 30 years ago dishing up Louisiana down home cooking like Po Boy sandwiches, red beans and rice, gumbo, seafood and mixing in Texas favorites such as chicken fried steak.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-MelvinsChicken-Fried-Steak.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Fried Steak\" class=\"wp-image-11128\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-MelvinsChicken-Fried-Steak.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-MelvinsChicken-Fried-Steak-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-MelvinsChicken-Fried-Steak-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> The portions are huge and absolutely delicious. From the fried pickles to the shrimp, chicken and dumplings and home made bread pudding for dessert Mel uses the best ingredients and time tested recipes to keep people coming back. You won\u2019t leave this place hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-drinks-667x890.jpg\" alt=\"Drinks at Po Melvins Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-11129\" width=\"667\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-drinks-667x890.jpg 667w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-drinks-427x570.jpg 427w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-drinks-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Po-Melvins-drinks.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Boi na Braza (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/boinabraza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boi na Braza<\/a> Brazilian Steak House is located at the Toyota Music Factory complex and is a meat lovers dream and vegan nightmare. The bar is stocked with an excellent selection of whiskeys and spirits along with an impressive wine room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Bar-667x890.jpg\" alt=\"Bar Boi Na Braza Steakhouse\" class=\"wp-image-11130\" width=\"667\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Bar-667x890.jpg 667w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Bar-427x570.jpg 427w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Bar-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Bar.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What guys trip would be complete without a dinner gorging on simple but <a href=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/i-respect-your-position-but-you-are-crazy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">tasty meat cooked over fire<\/a>. Brazilian steakhouses make it easy. 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Fourteen different cuts of meat from chicken, lamb, sausage, pork and beef arrive and you select what you want. Once you are finished, they bring yet another selection of desserts for you to choose from. Just steps away from the pavilion it makes a perfect stop before heading to a concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"Dessert at Boi Na Braza Steakhouse\" class=\"wp-image-11132\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Dessert.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Dessert-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boi-Na-Braza-Dessert-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Overall Irving makes for a great location for a guy\u2019s\nweekend and Las Colinas has everything you need to get away and have some fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy\u2019s weekend. 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