Mama Tried to raise me better
but her pleading I denied…
that leaves only me to blame
’cause Mama Tried.

Merle Haggard

Mama Tried in Deep Ellum, Dallas is Dallas’ biggest & newest country bar and honky tonk in town! Enjoy classic, Texas & outlaw country music plus bluegrass too. With a huge dog-friendly patio and stage for live music, we’re you new Deep Ellum hang out. Join us for happy hour, dinner, late night dining or brunch on Sundays! Our menu features your favorite southern style meals from classic chicken fried steak to spicy cornmeal catfish and more! Plus, we have yard games, cornhole, pool tables, washers, Jenga, connect 4 and more!