White Elephant Saloon — Restaurant in Fort Worth

Review of the White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth, TX

Well, partner, if you’re lookin’ to step back in time to the days when cowboys roamed the dusty streets and outlaws drank whiskey by the gallon, then the White Elephant Saloon is just the place for you. Nestled in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, this here saloon is as authentic as a well-worn pair of boots.

From the moment you push through those iconic swinging doors, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight into a Wild West movie. The wooden walls, adorned with mementos of a bygone era, tell tales of gunfights and poker games that could’ve turned deadly. The bar itself is a sight to behold, a long stretch of polished wood that’s seen more than its fair share of rowdy nights and tall tales.

The drinks flow like the mighty Rio Grande, with whiskey as smooth as a silver-tongued gambler. And the folks behind the bar? They’ve got a charm that’ll make you feel right at home, whether you’re a city slicker or a seasoned cowboy. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a live band pickin’ away at some good ol’ country tunes, the kind that makes you want to dust off your boots and hit the dance floor.

But it ain’t just about the drinks and the music. The White Elephant Saloon is steeped in history, and every corner of this place has a story to tell. So grab a seat, order yourself a drink, and soak in the atmosphere of a true Texas legend. Just remember, in a place like this, the only thing thicker than the smoke in the air is the camaraderie of folks who’ve come to enjoy a slice of the Old West.

So saddle up and make your way to the White Elephant Saloon. It’s a taste of the Wild West that you won’t soon forget If you’re hankerin’ for a taste of the Wild West and got a craving for a bowl of red as hearty as a cattle drive, then the White Elephant Saloon is where you need to hang your hat. Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards, this legendary watering hole serves up not just history and honky-tonk, but a chili that’ll warm you up like a campfire on a cold Texas night.

Step inside, and you’ll be greeted by the creak of wooden floors and the sight of walls lined with cowboy memorabilia, reminding you that this saloon has been a part of the Texas story since the 1800s. But don’t let the old-timey charm fool you—when it comes to chili, they don’t mess around.

Their bowl of red is the kind that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel like you could wrangle a longhorn right after. Rich, thick, and packed with tender chunks of beef, it’s a no-frills, all-flavor experience. The spice is just right—not too hot to scare off a greenhorn, but with enough kick to satisfy any chili connoisseur.

Pair it with a cold beer from the bar, and you’ve got yourself a meal that’s as authentic as the cowboy boots on your feet. The White Elephant Saloon ain’t just a place to wet your whistle; it’s where you can fill your belly with some of the best chili this side of the Pecos.

So if you’re ridin’ through Fort Worth and your stomach’s growlin’, make sure you stop by the White Elephant Saloon for a bowl of red. It’s a true taste of Texas that’ll have you comin’...

We decided to stop by here for my birthday. As we were showing our IDs and paying the cover, the attendant made a racist comment toward my friend. My friend’s ID picture was taken when he had a buzz cut and a mustache. This night, he had slightly grown out his hair and shaved that morning. Which shouldn’t have even made a difference as he was wearing a cowboy hat, so his hair was covered anyways. The attendant then started giving my friend trouble, saying “this is not you” “this does not look like you” “this guy is black” “you aren’t black like the picture” and kept turning the ID upside down and over. We were somewhat in shock thinking this was a joke, and he continued to say “no I am dead serious” in a rude way. He finally decided to let us in and said we should give him a tip for him allowing us in and we better not cause trouble. Not only was he being rude about all of this, my other friend made a comment about if the attendant saw that it was my birthday on my ID, and he rudely said “yeah” and nothing else. The fact we had to pay $10 each to get in and go through that…. We didn’t even end up staying thirty minutes we were so uncomfortable and in disbelief. The attendants are the first impressions of an establishment, and this was not a good impression for this place. I’ve been many times and always enjoyed, but won’t be coming back again. I’m embarrassed that I wanted to show this place to my friends who have never been, and they had an uncomfortable experience. Very...

Discriminatory establishment. If you want respect and dignity, go somewhere else. On August 15th at about 7pm i went to the White Elephant Saloon at the Fort Worth Stockyards. I paid the $10 cover for myself and my friend ($20 total) and asked DoorMan if the wristbands would still be good after the rodeo, happening across the street at the coliseum. DoorMan said yes. I came back after the rodeo at about 10pm and showed my wristband to DoorMan, who was now accompanied by DoorCop. No issues, so I had a round and stepped out to vape. When I tried coming back in, Doorman said they reviewed the cameras and that I never paid the cover, accused me of LYING and COUNTERFEITING this flimsy blue paper wristband (see pic) to gain entry. For a ten dollar cover!? That is INSANE! I was the only middle eastern person in the building so this level of discrimination and treatment must be scrutinized. The bartender fortunately remembered me from earlier and told DoorMan that I was in at 7pm (thanks bartender!). Despite being confronted with his dishonesty and bigotry, DoorMan did not offer any apology when I was leaving noted that he was wrong for lying about reviewing camera footage. If you want to be treated with respect and dignity, go somewhere else. Crazy that I survived Fredericksburg and Bastrop without any incidents of overt discrimination, but on my last night in Texas, the DoorMan at White Elephant Saloon decided to...