← Tipping by US City
Tipping in Dallas
Texas
Tip 18–20% at restaurants, 15–20% for drivers, and $3–5 per night for hotel housekeeping.
What to tip in Dallas
| Service | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 18–20% | Texas is proud of its hospitality. 20% is the norm for good service. |
| BBQ joints | 15–20% | Counter-service BBQ spots: tipping is optional ($1–2). Full-service: standard 18–20%. |
| Restaurant valet | $3–5 | Valet is close to universal at upscale Dallas restaurants — in districts like Uptown and Knox–Henderson it is often the only parking offered. Tip at pick-up. |
| Bars & pubs | $1–2 per drink | Standard per-drink tipping at bars. |
| Taxis & rideshare | 15–20% | Uber and Lyft are widely used. Tip in the app. |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5/night | Cash on the nightstand each morning. |
| Food trucks | Not required | Tip jar or screen prompt. $1 is generous. |
| Stadium food & drinks | Not required | AT&T Stadium concessions do not expect tips. |
What's different here
- •Dallas is a valet town. Upscale restaurants treat valet as part of the front door, and in the busiest dining districts there is often no self-park alternative — budget $3–5 per retrieval on top of dinner, and keep small bills in the car.
- •Texas pays tipped staff the federal $2.13 an hour in cash — tips are most of a server's take-home pay here.
- •Texas has no state income tax, but sales tax is 8.25%. Prices at restaurants are generally lower than coastal cities.