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New restaurant putting down steaks in Arlington
By Lance Murray at Fort Worth Report
· June 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Construction on a new Tex-Mex steakhouse in Arlington is expected to begin this summer in a familiar location for many diners in the city. The roughly 9,500-square-foot Culpepper Cattle Co. restaurant will open in early 2027 at 2300 E. Lamar Blvd. in Arlington, the former site of the now-closed Trai
Key takeaway The roughly 9,500-square-foot Culpepper Cattle Co.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The arrival of Culpepper Cattle Co. in Arlington may have implications for the broader dining scene in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, particularly in neighboring Fort Worth. As a Tex-Mex steakhouse, it will likely draw patrons from across the region, potentially siphoning business away from established eateries in Fort Worth's own Stockyards or Sundance Square. On the other hand, the creation of 120 new jobs at the Arlington location could have a positive ripple effect on the local economy, with some of those employees potentially commuting from Fort Worth or other nearby cities. The fact that Culpepper Cattle Co. is investing $1.5 million in the Arlington site suggests a significant commitment to the area, and it will be worth watching to see how this new restaurant affects the competitive landscape of restaurants in Tarrant County.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Construction on a new Tex-Mex steakhouse in Arlington is expected to begin this summer in a familiar location for many diners in the city. The roughly 9,500-square-foot Culpepper Cattle Co. restaurant will open in early 2027 at 2300 E. Lamar Blvd. in Arlington, the former site of the now-closed Trai
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