Texas Triangle
Cross-border experience with Texas hospitality and Mexican passion
About This Itinerary
The Texas Triangle combines the best of two worlds - Texas hospitality with Mexican passion. Drive the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Houston, then cross the border to Monterrey for an authentic Liga MX atmosphere. This is the most affordable multi-country itinerary with incredible food at every stop.
Cities You'll Visit
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Arrival in Big D
🇺🇸 Dallas
Arrive at DFW Airport
Check in Downtown or Uptown Dallas
BBQ dinner at Pecan Lodge or Terry Black's
Tip: Get there before 6pm or face 1hr+ wait
Explore Deep Ellum for live music and bars
Day 2: Match Day at AT&T Stadium
🇺🇸 Dallas
Breakfast tacos at Fuel City or Taco Cabana
AT&T Stadium tour (if available)
Tip: Book ahead - limited on match days
Pre-game in Arlington Entertainment District
World Cup match at AT&T Stadium
Tip: The videoboard is 60 yards wide!
Post-match in Arlington or Uber to Dallas
Day 3: Drive to Houston
🇺🇸 Houston
Drive I-45 Dallas to Houston (4 hours)
Tip: Leave by 9am to beat traffic
Check in near Midtown or Downtown
Explore Houston's diverse food scene
Tip: Houston has the most diverse food in Texas
Watch matches at Lucky's Pub near stadium
Day 4: Match Day at NRG
🇺🇸 Houston
Visit NASA Space Center (if time)
Tex-Mex at Original Ninfa's on Navigation
Tip: They invented fajitas here
Pre-game tailgate at NRG parking lots
World Cup match at NRG Stadium
Celebrate in EaDo (East Downtown)
Day 5: Cross to Mexico
🇲🇽 Monterrey
Drive to Monterrey (6 hours) or fly (1.5 hours)
Tip: Flying is much easier - drive only if adventurous
Check in near Barrio Antiguo
Explore Barrio Antiguo, dinner at local spots
Experience Monterrey nightlife
Tip: Much cheaper than Texas!
Day 6: Match Day at BBVA & Departure
🇲🇽 Monterrey
Visit Macroplaza and MARCO museum
Cabrito (roasted goat) - Monterrey specialty
Tip: El Rey del Cabrito is the classic spot
Pre-game at Estadio BBVA fan zone
World Cup match at Estadio BBVA
Tip: Mountains behind the stadium at sunset!
Fly home from MTY airport
Estimated Budget
*Excludes match tickets. Includes flights, hotels, food, and activities.
Ideal For
Highlights
- AT&T Stadium - Jerry World's massive videoboard
- NRG Stadium - home of Texas hospitality
- Estadio BBVA - mountain backdrop views
- Drive across the US-Mexico border
- Best BBQ and Mexican food in one trip
Travel Tips
- •Rent a car in Dallas - essential for this trip
- •Ensure your passport is valid for Mexico entry
- •Car insurance: US policies may not cover Mexico - get Mexican insurance
- •Border crossing at Laredo or McAllen is straightforward
- •ATMs in Mexico give better exchange rates than exchange booths
Packing Essentials
- •Passport (for Mexico)
- •Sunscreen and hat - Texas sun is brutal
- •Comfortable driving shoes
- •Cash in both USD and MXN
- •Spanish phrasebook or translation app