Tarantula Tiki Lounge

Super cozy bar in the Southside area. I always get the high priestess of funk to drink, it has a slight purpleish color and it's pretty tasty. It's on the sweeter side, but that's to be expected at a tiki bar. Service has always been good.

There are not many unique tiki lounges like Tarantula Tiki Lounge. Coming here makes you feel like you are walking into the sweetest but darkest side of the ocean as soon as you open the door to come in. With the air conditioning pumping (which is important for hot summer Texas nights) all of the hanging streamers move like octopus tentacles! I loved the ambiance here as we stumbled upon the tiki lounge while looking for one while we visited. The drinks here are super unique and flavorful! There is so much to look through and choose as you browse the menu. We went during Halloween and they had some October specials and offerings that included cute fun plastic witch fingers, pumpkin heads, and some cool skeleton/skull paddle board stirrers. It's always the little things like adding the detailed additions to colorful drinks that I appreciate. Staff was super nice and patient as we made our decisions on what to drink. Lots of sweet drinks but totally worth trying whatever catches your eye from the menu as everything we ordered did not disappoint and was all worth of later-'Gram sharing. This tiki lounge is definitely one we will not forget as we had such a pleasant time sipping our drinks, under some neon lights, surrounded by cool art and decor!

Door is dark, thought it was closed before hopefully tugging on door. Jamie gave us a very warm welcome! First time here, she gave an elaborate explanation of the menu. "Skull System" is a thing; more skulls = stronger drink. Mind you, rum is prevalent on the menu (as expected, tiki-esque.) Service is spectacular. If you're into themed bars, this is the spot. High Priestess of Funk; specialty of location mai tai essentially Black Spider Grog; sweet...? Drinks are odd. If you're a rum lover I could understand the enticement. Too sweet for my liking (I'm a whiskey kind of gal.)

Let me just say, what an experience! Hole in the wall that serves a mean drink. The servers are entertaining and well worth the stop. Stop by for a drink when you are in the area. Awesome tiki experience! Enjoy.

Tried a Black Spider grog and a Zombie. Loved our tikitender Hannah. She was knowledgeable about drinks and what to get. This place is reminiscent of Golden Tiki in a faint way. I love this place. Strong drinks and tasty too We will be back on yhe next few days we are in Texas. Bety relaxing. Beachy, also reminds me of the Reef on Palm Springs. I LOVE IT HERE.

Omg during @Dallas Tiki Week 2024. Great Bar and Lounge. Bartender was amazing! And so was all who Put Dallas Tiki together. Thank you Jen and Marty. Bus Tour from Swizzle in Dallas took us all to enjoy Tiki Cocktails in Arlington and Fort Worth.

It has been a couple of months since my visit and I still think about our evening here. It was such fun. We basically had a chance to hang out with our friends, drink fantastically fun and unique drinks, and have an interactive comedy show.Kollin was our waiter, and from the moment he walked up to our table until we said our goodbyes, he entertained us with jokes. I don't remember the other waiter's name, but he was teaming on some of the jokes. The drink list is on point and has something for everyone, even if you do not like sweet drinks. The drinks are strong and tasty. You will definitely enjoy your night here, and I recommend it!

Service always good and attentive. The space is small and a bit dark, but it is set up well as it allows for intimate space with your party, or you can sit at the bar. There's also an outdoor patio if you prefer. The drink selection is pretty extensive all things considered, beyond the basics (daiquiri and mai tai). I opted for a drink that had a mezcal base this time, but habenero scared me away so the bartender suggested their drink of the month since it was pretty similar and it was on special today, works for me and even though there's matcha I didn't notice as the drink is well balanced. The noise level was fair for the size and amount of people inside. All around a pretty chill trip.

Overall this place has a fun vibe. We were there on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't very crowded but the service was good and we got the drink of the day for only $8 during happy hour. I would love to try it again when there is more people.

Went on a Sat night and had to give the front door guy my number to be placed on a waitlist. The place is small but the vibes are really cool. They're open until make it feel like you're on an island. Their drinks are delicious, dressed well with little umbrellas and pieces of fruit and the decorations are really neat. Had a good time!