7 Drool-Worthy BBQ Joints In The DFW
Whether you’re talking about lip-smacking stacks of smoked ribs, slow-cooked brisket, or tender fall-apart pulled pork, they all comprise an essential food group of Texans. Barbecue. The lone star state and barbecue go together like Friday nights and football, all of which Texans take very seriously. And while the hill country region of Texas may reign king for mouth-watering pit creations, the DFW metroplex has a thriving BBQ scene that rivals royalty.
So who serves the BEST barbecue in the DFW area? Well, that’s a dangerous question to ask in a state where barbecue is so highly revered, and trying to answer it would likely put my well-being at risk. With so many pitmasters perfecting their craft and putting their own unique twist on their delectably delicious barbecue dishes, trying to choose just one won't do justice to this booming barbecue arena.
So instead, I’m sharing 7 drool-worthy BBQ joints across the DFW that should be on your list to check out. When you do, you can be the judge and decide for yourself who deserves the BBQ crown of the DFW.
Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que
Good meats. Good sides. Good vibes. That about sums up this iconic family-owned barbeque eatery off Mockingbird Lane. Coining its clever name after a pit fire that engulfed the entire restaurant in smoke, Smokey John’s has been doing it big since 1976. Their expertise makes every dish worth a try!
Address:
1820 W. Mockingbird Ln,
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 352-2752
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11AM - 7PM
Panther City BBQ
Creamy corn, topped with chopped brisket, cilantro, queso fresco, and hot sauce = Brisket Elote. Need I say more? What once started as a taco truck, quickly grew into a Texas Monthly Top 10 BBQ joint. Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth should definitely be on your BBQ bucket list!
Address:
201 E Hattie St,
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(682) 499-5618
Hours: Thursday - Saturday 11AM - 4PM, Sunday and Wednesdays 11AM - 2PM, Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Hurtado Barbecue Co.
Central Texas-style barbeque fused with delicious Tex-Mex flavors, wrapped in a beef tallow flour tortilla. Enough said. Thank me later.
Address (2 locations):
ARLINGTON
205 E Front St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 323-5141
Hours: 11AM - Sold Out (7 days a week)
LITTLE ELM
100 Hardwicke Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(46) 579-5220
Hours: 11AM - 8PM (7 days a week)
Zavala’s Barbecue
What started as just taking orders on social media, quickly blew up into a Grand Prairie hotspot, for their “flawless smoked brisket”, (labeled by Texas Monthly). If brisket is your favorite BBQ staple, definitely stop by Zavala’s. Plus, they serve breakfast tacos and coffee!
Address:
421 W Main St,
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(817) 330-9061
Hours: Tues - Friday 6AM - 11AM (Tacos & Coffee), Thurs - Sat 11AM - 4PM
Big D BBQ
No frills, just good ol’ Texas barbeque made from scratch every day! Great meat, stand-out sides, and exceptional service. Definitely a favorite of many in the southern DFW area. Try the Burnt Ends and the Smoked Black Pepper Sausage Mac ‘n’ Cheese!
Address (2 locations):
MANSFIELD
226 N Walnut Creek Dr.
Mansfield, TX 76063
Hours: Tues - Sat, 11AM - 3PM
MIDLOTHIAN
214 W Avenue F
Midlothian, TX 76065
Hours: Tues - Sat, 11AM - 10PM
Hutchins BBQ
Home of the famous Texas Twinkie. If the combination of juicy smoked brisket, jalapenos, cream cheese, and bacon sounds enticing, Hutchins BBQ is where you want to go.
Address (2 Locations):
MCKINNEY
1301 N Tennessee St,
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 548-2629
FRISCO
9225 Preston Rd
Frisco, TX 75033
(972) 377-2046
Hours: Mon-Sun 11AM - 9PM
CattleAck Barbeque
Plan your visit ahead to this BBQ gem- they’re only open two days a week for lunch and on the first Saturday of every month. The lines to order wrap around the building, and they sell out every single week. Try the Toddfather signature sandwich- layers of brisket, sausage, pulled pork & homemade slaw - yum!
Address:
13628 Gamma Rd,
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 805-0999
Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, and 1st Saturdays of the month: 10:30AM - 2PM
And there you have it, folks! These 7 stand-out BBQ joints should definitely be on your BBQ bucket list. While these only represent a tiny fraction of what the DFW Barbeque scene has to offer, they’ll leave a lasting impression for sure!
Where’s your favorite BBQ from? I’d love to hear your suggestions!
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