

Unfussy setting for frozen drinks & bar bites such as wings & burgers, along with a patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2544 E Abram St #100, Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: (817) 459-2696
Website: https://daiquiridepot.com/
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Reviews
Before partaking, I was pleased to see they cared about the packaging. I purchased their greens w/ smoked turkey and it was in a covered pan, inside a plastic zip lock. I was truly pleased, because if it had not been packaged that way, green juice would have been all over the place.
The food was good and overall I was pleased.
I recently visited a second.
When I entered there was aroma of food. Yet I still preferred. The chicken wings had no seasoning. The potatoes were not fully cooked. The cook gladly offered to cook me another batch. I had lost my appetite by then when still waited 30 mins or so for them to cook. I have spent over $70 to leave unfulfilled.
The staff was pleasant.
This was our very first time ordering food from Daiquiri Depot and we were not disappointed. As we arrived at the location it was very clear that the food was going to be good! It was a Sunday afternoon crowd but the line was moving fast. The ladies that were working the buffet line noticed that it was our first time and they recommended some of their favorite to us . This was a pleasant experience considering how busy the restaurant was and we didn’t know exactly what we wanted, because everything looked so delicious .
Theirs two different ways that you can order as well. Of course the buffet and the ladies would plate it up for you or you can place an order for the food that is not on the buffet and it will be cooked fresh out of the kitchen .
I had the Spicy Shrimp Alfredo pasta with a slice of strawberries cake and a kool-aid mix drink. My husband had a little bit of everything . Rib tips smothered pork chops a host of sides and some of their cobbler plus the same drink ( non alcohol for both drinks). It took about 10-12 minutes for our food to come out and as you can see in the pictures we had a healthy portion. Their is indoor and outdoor seating but we took ours to go.
I paid for a scoop of beef tips and rice which the portion now is even smaller than before when it was on the line and they weighed it in front of you! Same meal cost 12.99 not even 2 years ago and the sides/ containers were larger.
I will never return again.
But let me tell you—the fish wasn’t even the only star. The greens? Packed with so much flavor I almost forgot I ordered anything else. And the yams? Sweet, buttery, and downright delicious.
Listen… I know we’ve got food at the house, but we do not have this level of cooking at the house. Lucky for us, it’s right down the street off 360 and Abrams.
Get. There.
While driving across the country in late October 2024, I was craving some authentic Southern Texas cooking. After doing a quick search in the Arlington area, Daiquiri Depot popped up as a spot that had solid reviews and a wide variety of soul food options. Wanting to support a local business and get my fill of comforting sides and hearty entrees, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, what I hoped would be a satisfying food stop turned into one of the most underwhelming experiences I’ve had on my road trip.
To start, I placed a rather large order. I ordered eight large sides three macaroni and cheese, two cabbage, one string bean, one collard greens, and one sweet potato. In addition to the sides, I also ordered four full meals, which included two oxtail plates and two catfish meals, all served with cornbread. I was fully expecting a feast bursting with flavor, especially considering the total came to $154.03. For that price, I assumed I’d be getting quality food, seasoned to perfection, and hot off the stove.
Sadly, that wasn’t the case at all.
First, the wait time was just unacceptable. I waited over an hour for this order to be completed. The confusing part was that the restaurant was virtually empty when I arrived. There were no long lines, no crowds, and no signs of a large catering order that would’ve delayed my food. The establishment itself was clean and quiet, which made the delay even more puzzling. With nobody ahead of me and a fairly straightforward order, I couldn’t wrap my head around why it took so long.
When I finally got my food and returned to my room, I was beyond disappointed. Not only was the food lukewarm at best, but the flavor was severely lacking across the board. The macaroni and cheese tasted like it came from a cafeteria tray dry, barely cheesy, and void of any richness or seasoning. The cabbage and greens were watery and bland, lacking that depth of flavor you expect from well-prepared soul food. The string beans tasted liked bland canned beans, and the sweet potatoes tasted like they had been sitting out for too long—soft but flavorless.
As for the entrees, I had high hopes for the oxtails, which are usually a centerpiece of any soul food spot worth its salt. Unfortunately, they were tough, underseasoned, and lacked the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that makes oxtails so special. The catfish was just as underwhelming dry, limp, and borderline flavorless. Even the cornbread, which should’ve been the saving grace of the meal, tasted like a box mix with little to no personality.
The only redeeming quality of the experience was that the staff were polite. The service wasn’t rude by any means, but it wasn’t particularly warm or memorable either. It was simply “okay” not enough to outweigh the poor food quality or the extended wait time.
In summary, I wouldn’t recommend Daiquiri Depot to anyone looking for quality Southern cooking in Arlington. At $154, this meal was not only overpriced but also mediocre at best. The food lacked seasoning, the texture was off, and the long wait time for an empty restaurant just didn’t make sense. It’s rare that I leave a review this harsh, but I genuinely felt let down by the experience.
2 out of 10 overall. If you’re passing through Texas looking for soul food, I’d strongly suggest trying somewhere else.