The Yummiest Barbeque in Arlington

Brisket City Craft BBQ

★★★★★ 4.9 (28)

"I stopped by on the way home from an appointment and picked up a sliced brisket sandwich and jalapeno potato salad to go.I asked for lots of bark and received exactly what I wanted, a bark-covered fatty slice and a perfectly-crusted slice of lean.There was no sauce on the sammie and if you need sauce for this 'que, you probably put ketchup on your well-done ribeye. Leave this place to the carnivores who appreciate how meat is to be prepared.The jalapeno potato salad was good, a slightly runny, chunky kind with a mayo base. I prefer a smooth mustard version, but this one was above average. I didn't get an overwhelming jalapeno taste, which I wouldn't mind, but a slight hint of jalapeno.Overall it's worth the trip in my opinion. I live in Waxahachie and we have limited choices for BBQ, so I can see myself driving North when I want some good charred mammal flesh."

Blu's Barbeque & BBQ Catering

★★★★☆ 3.8 (585) • $$

"Let me start by saying that I have been to this place 5 times since early March!!... today is April 2nd. (Yes, I know... I have terrible eating habits)That should say a lot tho!Bottom line... absolutely give them a visit!So why did I give four stars instead of five you ask? Good question.I deducted one star for inconsistent performance. Three of the five times that I've visited have been phenomenal. Whereas the other two times have, unfortunately, missed the mark rather substantially.-The first time I went :I ordered a half pound of pork ribs, and a small side of mac & cheese. I literally made it three blocks before the wafting scent of smoky rib deliciousness won and I had to pull the car over and just chow down in the 7-Eleven parking lot. (I will say that the mac & cheese was just OK but MY mac & cheese is amazing so everything else basically fades in comparison!)-The second time I ordered:the food was just as good and luckily I made it all the way home. However I did decide to pass on the mac & cheese.Third time:I went on my lunch break and it was everything that I wanted it to be.. it hit that greasy spot and it just made me glad to live AND work rather close to such an amazing barbecue place (it's a catch 22, really)This is where it gets tricky because for weeks I had been raving to my friends and family about this barbecue place; how amazing the barbecue, how it's fall-off-the-bone tender, etc. Alas, I finally had a friend to join me for lunch and of course we decide it best if we go to Blus barbecue and on this day not only were the ribs incredibly tough to the point that we were not able to eat them but they were also incredibly over seasoned and I mean heavy heavy heavy on the pepper. I apologized to my friend I told her heyit's not normally like this she understood because she had been hearing me rave about these ribs and me being the picky person that I am she knew that it must just be a one off.The fifth time that I went which is the pictures that you see below the meat was fall off the bone tender I even explain explain to the cashier that my last experience was definitely subpar he apologize and threw in a spare rib. But as you can see the ribs were definitely fall off the fall off the bone tinder however they were not seasoned well and they just didn't have that you know like it's almost as if they may have been boiled or some thing I'm not sure if maybe they changed cooks in the back I don't know but whoever was there in the back cooking at the beginning of March we need to bring that person back because the consistency is really what's throwing me off at this point.Now that I finish the ribs in the pictures below. Period.... AbsolutelyWill I be in just as quick of a hurry to go there again I don't think so because I'm just afraid to get disappointed at this particular junction... but it was fun while it lasted!!"

Cousin's BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (211) • $$

"Cousins is always our first stop when we visit family and friends in Fort Worth. The BBQ is delicious and the sides and cobbler are great. We all think they should switch back to the old (and far better) potato salad recipe. We wish they'd bring back the cherry cobbler--I'd pay double. We recently visited with someone in a wheelchair and the restaurant isn't as accessible since the remodel. Outside the handicapped spots aren't near the door, but are on the side of the building and downhill across uneven asphalt. We've had a low speed rollaway granny once or twice. She's usually had enough margaritas for it it be a bit of a thrill."

Tasty Tate's Bar B Que

★★★★★ 4.7 (6)

"I been meaning to stop and try this truck for a while and they did not disappoint!The ribs was fall off the bone, chopped brisket sandwich, brisket nachos all were on point! They have so much more on the menu to try. The customer service is amazing and they truly put their heart in their food. I will be sure to consider them for our next catering event!"

Smoke & Fire

★★★★☆ 4.3 (28)

"Did you ever go to the old Denton Independent Hamburger Company? If so, this is lime old times. Big hand-cut fries. Burgers cooked over fire in front of you. I got the cheeseburger and a side of cheese fries. Both have a cup of grated cheddar melted over each. It's really good. I got my burger all the way with mayo and mustard. To my pleasure, the mayonnaise was not sweet salad dressing like Miracle Whip, but instead was savory. The portions were generous.There are a few covered outdoor tables that overlook the new 50 West music venue open to the east side. There are several booths inside and maybe some tables. It's not enormous. I'm pretty stoked to have this in Krum."

Marshall's Bar-B-Q

★★★★☆ 3.5 (108) • $$

"The food is pretty good for Texas BBQ in the DFW area. The servers were very friendly even though we showed up a few minutes before closing which I am thankful for since I had just arrived from Alaska. It was pretty quiet especially since me and my mother were the only ones there"

Gao’s BBQ & Crab

★★★★★ 4.6 (262)

"This was my first visit to Gao's BBQ & Crab and I can say that it will not be my last. My guest and I ordered alot to try and to our surprise, everything we ate was GREAT! Everything was seasoned well and very tasty. Service was also above and Beyond. Our waiter guided us through the menu once we arrived and he was very attentive to our needs. Here is a rating of everything we ate.Fried Oysters: 4/5Fried Spring Roll: 4.8/5Small Lamb with fat: 4.5/5Special Sausage: 3/5Shrimp fried rice: 3/5Egg Fried Noodles: 4/5Cabbage: 3/5Green Beans: 2.8/5Peppered Beef: 2/5"It was very chewy"Prawn: 1/5Quail: 1/5Spicy Grilled Fish: 4/5Hongkong Lemon tea + Rum: 5/5Grapefruit Green tea + Rum: 5/5"

Red Hot & Blue

★★★★☆ 3.6 (188) • $$

"Every time we have come it's been great. The service and the food. The ribs are good. Had the catfish fingers very good. The hush puppies amazing! The fries are really good too! Not sure why there aren't more people here. We came on a Saturday at 5pm. No wait and no one was here."

Bubba's BBQ & Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (208) • $$

"This is a place we've driven past a number of times on trips from Dallas to Galveston, and it always reminds me of our first puppy, who was coincidentally named Bubba. This time, we finally decided to stop for an early dinner and now we regret waiting this long. Bubba's is (my idea of) a traditional BBQ joint - order on the line, choose your sides, pay the bill, and find a table. If you order steaks, you just tell the cashier which two sides (or a baked potato) you would like, pay up and it is all delivered to your table. Sodas are self-serve - although one of the staff asked if I wanted a refill and got it for me, which was appreciated. Bubba's obviously caters to locals (even though it's on I-45) because we were recognized as being first-timers. (Staring blankly at the menu may have been a hint.) We had multiple staff check on us during the meal. It was an impressive dinner. The staff was very helpful (since we were rookies), and the food was very, very good. We both ordered Cowboy Ribeyes. I enjoyed my baked potato and my wife enjoyed her green beans and french fries. It was so good, we need to go back to try the BBQ next.When we got in the car to finish the drive home, we realized it's only about forty miles from our house. We may not wait until our next trip to Galveston to return. Highly recommended."

Lil Mama's Bar-B-Que

★★★★★ 4.5 (15) • $

"I'm back trying another new (to me) restaurant. My normal routine is to order several different items in order to get a feel for the food. I ordered the rib sandwich, beef sandwich, peach cobbler,lemon cake and potato w/ 3 meats.I tried the rib sandwich first. I forgot to mention that I ordered it with no sauce on the ribs and they honored my request. The sandwich contained 3 nice sized ribs between two slices of white bread. The ribs had a nice flavor and weren't tough. Ok, good start.Next was the beef sandwich. I thought it was going to be on a hamburger bun but it wasn't. I don't know what shape you call the bread (hoagie?) but the sandwich was huge and filled with meat. I definitely was impressed and even more so because it tasted great.The last item I tried was the potato. Let me tell you, that potato could feed a family of four. It is HUGE. I got mine with links, pulled pork, beef, added tomatoes, added white onions, green onion, cheese and butter. You can't go wrong ordering the potato, especially if you want something that you can get 3 or 4 meals out of, easily.Let me say that I only took bites out of the sandwiches. The potato was my main focus and I've only eaten not even a fourth of it and I'm stuffed. I doubt I'll get around to the lemon cake or peach cobbler. I'm going to take a nap. Maybe once I try the desserts, I'll come back and add that to my review. This place is a must go to...."

Dayne's Craft Barbecue

★★★★★ 4.5 (78)

"Our fun bbq trail commences!This spot made Texas Monthly BBQ so had to check them out before the masses came out. Our crew of 9 got there an hour and half before open, and we were the only ones there. So no need to get there early, seemed like the crowd showed up about 20 minutes before open FYI. We loved the grassy, open area so the kiddos can run around, and lots of shaded area when the sun came out. So being the first ones there, we ended up being around 10th in line because everybody parked and went straight for that door. No qualms at all, line went quickly! Do know if you're going to dine in, seated is extremely limited, I'm talking 6 tables indoors. There is minimal patio seating as well. Plenty of space on the grass and can do picnic style!!Okay onto the meats!! Brisket was juicy and tender, the ribs were top notch, the bologna was just...everything. I'm a beef rib lady so always gotta try one, and I've yet to meet one that wasn't worth the price. It was perfect!! My friends enjoyed the Turkey and my son loved the OG burger. It was smashed and greasy with all the crispy bits. The sides are what definitely sets the place apart. The eloté corn is fire, apple coleslaw is refreshing, but everybody raved over the frito pies. I only got a small bite before it was demolished!! This place is definitely a gem with decent prices and amazing 'cue!!"

Tejano BBQ & More

★★★★☆ 4.4 (159) • $

"They don't do many things but what they do they do well. I'm a big fan of their breakfast burritos, which are a really good size at a really good price. Their Menudo is pretty good too. I've never tried the brisket here but everything else I have tried has been really good. The staff are always nice and whenever I call in an order it's always ready within 10 minutes or so.I have never eaten at the restaurant (I usually just order food to go) but it's a pretty small restaurant with maybe 10 tables or so. It kind of has a very laid-back/casual/dive vibe; I dig it. I order food here a couple times a week."

First Chinese Barbeque Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (350) • $

"Sometimes...I just crave some of my childhood comfort foods. It's hard to find traditional Cantonese restaurants in the DFW area, but happy to stumble upon First Chinese BBQ.The restaurant is not trendy, but the service was so homey and friendly! I ordered 2 meats combo (comes with rice). The portion was very generous and I had enough for a second meal. This came out to be $~20. The BBQ pork was crispy and delicious. The duck was delicious and juicy. !!!CASH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT!!!"

Memphis Live Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (7)

"First time coming to this bar and such a great atmosphere! The manager Grey is amazing and great customer service! Definitely going to keep coming back!"

Soulmans Bar-B-Que Red Oak

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (27)

"Love this place. The food is amazing and the service is great. Always clean and the manager takes good care of his customers."

Rooster's Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (287) • $$

"We always visit, and I mean ALWAYS, Sweetipie's but decided to give Rooster's one good try. We were not disappointed! We were seated immediately and our orders were taken to the kitchen promptly. The food took less than half an hour to receive despite the busyness of Friday lunch rush. We started off with a half-order of bacon cheese fries which were soooo good! They are served with ranch. I ordered a patty melt since it was starred on the menu as a favorite. It was amazing, the sweet caramelization of cooked onion topped a cheeseburger and had a delicious sauce. I could only finish half the sandwich, it's huge. My kiddo had the Texas sliders (kid's meal comes with 2 sliders and the adult slider meal comes with 3). Hubby ordered a three meat plate, which I thought was just okay. The sausage piece I sampled from his plate was kind of burned and tasted like it had been reheated. I'm picky about smoked meat though, so I don't order unless I see it being smoked in front of me (ie Hard Eight) out of fear of it being old and dry. I do have a few cons to point out, but I didn't deduct stars since overall it was an enjoyable visit. Our server didn't keep our drinks full, she did walk over after we had our food to ask if we needed anything though. Also, she didn't offer to-go boxes even when she noticed how much food we had leftover. There is a bar so if you are looking for a Date Night idea, perhaps Rooster's would be a spot to try in the evening hours."

Seely's Mill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)

"What a surprise! We were too exhausted from our travels to leave the hotel and were in such luck how great it was! Cocktails were fabulous and live music was a great touch. But the highlight was the BBQ! (All the food really) We we're craving BBQ and this was a total surprise how legit it was! Brisket and biscuits melt in your mouth. Ribs are fall off the bone tender. Chicken & sausage was awesome. Everyone was happy with their meal. Highly recommend! Great attentive service as well! Loved it!"

Tofu Factory Korean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (101) • $$

"My husband and I came here during lunch when the City of Richardson was holding its Lunar New Year's festival in the Chinatown parking lot. The place was very busy. Despite this, the woman in charge was very kind, let us know how long we might have to wait (about 15 minutes), and then seated us promptly. Food is delicious! We shared a meal. We ordered the combo beef bulgogi and soft tofu soup. You get to choose the type of soft tofu soup, so we selected vegetables. We were asked what level of spiciness we wanted on a scale of 1-3. I selected 2. It wasn't spicy for me, but my husband said it was a bit too spicy for him. The soup is served in a hot stone bowl, so it stays very hot throughout the entire meal. A raw egg is provided for you to crack and place in your soup to cook and mix in as you wish. The Beef Bulgogi is sweet and comes with lots of white cooked onions. A bowl of rice is provided on the side along with an assortment of pickled or marinated vegetables like kimchi and cucumbers. I wasn't able to identify all of the items. They are served cold, but all were appetizing. There is a call button near each table. We were able to press the button to get our waitstaff's attention. This was handy because they forgot to bring our cokes and glasses. We had a pitcher of water at our table the entire time. The restaurant is quite big with large private booths. There are a few televisions on the wall showing videos of Korean pop-stars performing. The sound was muted and no captions were on, but it was still amusing to see the costumes and choreography. Other traditional items adorned the walls like fans and lanterns. It's a very casual restaurant and family friendly with lots of high chairs for kids and tables large enough for groups. We would like to return to sample other items on the menu and try the place when it isn't as crowded and busy."

Texas Best Smoke House

★★★☆☆ 3 (29) • $$

"I never thought I would find BBQ worse than Dickies. Well I have. At the corner or highway 287 and Walnut Grove sits a Sonic, Texas Best Smokehouse, Pistol & Pearls and a Shell all rolled into one building. Decided to have some ribs for lunch and I'm sorry I did. This was the most disgusting ribs that I have ever had. Sides were canned and doctored up a bit. Slaw was ok. The best thing I had was the ice water. Keep driving. Don't stop. Save yourselves. There is way too many good bbq joints in Texas. This place doesn't even deserve 1 star."

Maple Landing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (574) • $$

"Hello Yelpers. 2025 is upon us, new year, new experiences. My niece was flying out to Vegas, so fav uncle and cousin had the privilege of seeing her off.She flew out Southwest @Love field. We had time for brunch. Open up Yelp to see if anyone has found a spot.Of course you have. Maple Landing. I love plane spotting. The patio at Maple Landing perfectly faces the take off path of Southwest Airlines. The service is incredible. No sooner than seated, our beverage orders were taken. Some great suggestions were offered. They had brisket sausage. Yes, for brunch. I had the fluffiest french toast, with a ginormous pile of the plumpest, juiciest fresh blueberries ever. My eggs were a perfect over medium. My son ordered pancakes. To be honest, as big as they were, one would have been plenty. Super light, rose high enough to block a planes take off. Topped with caramalized bananas, nothing needed syrup. Best of all was the service. Every aspect of this experience was 6 star. Yelp has kind of spoiled me. I know know what to expect, and where to find it. The food and service was 5 star. The patio view of others flying off to great adventures earned a 6th star. Hope you each make it out here to experience this for yourselves."

Baker's Ribs

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (74) • $$

"We opted to try one of the family meals and really enjoyed the ribs, brisket, mac & cheese and fries. The service, hospitality and recommendations made for a great experience."

225 BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (70) • $$

"Would do 4.5 because the to-go order didn't have the 2 tacos.Ordered 2 meat (brisket/rib), potato salad and Mac and cheese was more than enough for my wife and I. Both meats were outstanding. Mac and Cheese is good. Potato salad is different from "traditional", but I good different. Definitely going back. Will check order before leaving next time.Cool atmosphere. Look forward to eating there.Staff was very nice. Better IMO than other BBQ in area."

Longorias BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.8 (97) • $

"I have been craving their brisket sausages for years but I live in CA so I have not been able to travel to Ft. Worth for work until after COVID hit last March. I have driven to Longorias each time I was in town and found that I missed their business hours. I finally allotted 1/2 day so that I am not working in order to drive out to grab a quick meal before flying out at DFW. Boy, Longorias BBQ did not disappoint at all. I ordered a 2-meat platter of sliced beef brisket and beef brisket sausage, potato salad, and cole slaw. I even ordered a jalapeño brisket popper do I may taste it. The sliced brisket were juicy and tender (not fatty). The sliced brisket sausage were tasty, tender, and have just the right amount of smoke flavor. The ground brisket jalapeño popper was hearty with a cheese filled jalapeño in the center which made it oh-so-tasty. i could taste the excellent quality meat (not fatty and not grisly) used for the ground brisket. The potato salad and cole slaw were creamy and full of flavor. I could not finish all the food I ordered, so the owner David was so nice to offer to put my leftovers in a zipper bag so that I may put the food in my carryon without leaking. I was also able to order an extra pound of brisket sausages to freeze so I may slowly savor them when I am back home. I am beyond impressed that the taste and the quality of food remained just as amazing as 20 years ago when I first tasted Longorias BBQ. It was totally worth me taking 1/2 day off from work to drive out so that i may eat at Longorias BBQ. I am definitely coming back again next time I am back in Ft. Worth for work. Meanwhile, I will be slowly savoring and pacing myself on my small supply of ground brisket sausages. Thank you David for your hospitality during my visit. I look forward to returning for another amazing meal and purchasing more sausages to take home with me."

Meat U Anywhere BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 (239) • $$

"What went well? Everything! Meat U Anywhere BBQ is a great place for BBQ and well known for breakfast tacos all day! Service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere feels like Texas!"

Jesus BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (46) • $

"Food and service 10/10 And unexpected little gem on S Main! Worth checking out. I stopped in for lunch unexpectedly and had the Mexican dinner #1."

BBQ On The BRAZOS

★★★★★ 4.5 (107) • $$

"Once again I find myself driving an hour to come eat at BBQ on the Brazos. Living in the metroplex I am surrounded by good BBQ but this place in Cresson has been the my most consistent and favorite BBQ. Just a great restaurant. Always get a special if they have one. Brisket is off the charts. Bring your family and watch the races while you eat on the second story overlooking the track."

Texas Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (72) • $$

"Once we finally made it to this location, the food remained superior, as we've found all over our country at TX Roadhouses. The outstanding Service was appreciated. Our server, Jesse, was The Best! YELP-just get the DIRECTIONS correct on your site please!"

BackYard Murphy

★★★★☆ 4 (162) • $$

"Ordered To Go and was able to sit outside while waiting and get some fresh air. Kind staff that greeted me as soon as I entered and answered any questions I had. Ordered 5 Buffalo Wings, Fries, and Poppers. Everything was hot and fresh and it was a short wait. I will definitely be back to order lunch togo. FYI - The poppers were hot/spicy. They were delicious but they had a kick so be prepared."

Hard Eight BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Unlike Geno Smith and all the mid hawks fans who think hes good, Hard8 is better then mid.3.5 Stars.From the parking lot, the BBQ smells let you know you're in for a treat. Line out the door that moved at a decent speed, it was fun to watch people in front of you order and then take your turn.The chicken was surprisingly good amongst the normal BBQ selections (none of the norms stood out great but certainly was enjoyed).The actual service, the cooks, the cashier, the crew in the dining room are 4+ stars no doubt, very friendly, accommodating and just overall gave a great vibe.A great time to be had here with family, friends, co workers for sure."

Big Jack's BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (271) • $

"Very good bbq!! We got brisket and pulled pork!! Yum!!! We got it as takeout, but will most likely eat in next time! Very nice people behind the counter!!!"

R & R Barbeque

★★★★☆ 3.6 (28) • $

"If I could give this place NO stars I would! They say that they make their potato salad fresh, which they may very well do, but it sure doesn't taste like it, plus, they put WAY to much mustard in it. Don't even get me started on the crap they want to call BBQ! It was dry and even my 13 year old daughter who will literally eat anything, (loves chocolate covered crickets) and even she spit it out! I was HIGHLY disappointed in this place and they should take the BBQ sign down and put up another one that says, "pig slop.""

Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (408) • $$

"One of my favorite Hawaiian places in the metroplex. I love their poke bar and how you can build it up as you'd like in front of you. Fresh fish with the perfect marinades and flavors. Their kitchen entrees were delicious also. Walk up and order - no waiter service. Fresh, great portions, and delicious!"

caddo smoke house

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Tried the brisket and the pork, both are moist. Seating is a bit rough until he finishes but the smokers are up and producing good meat"

Jambo's BBQ Shack & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.1 (169) • $$

"I cannot complain one bit about this place. the food is Outstanding. The service is to match, its GREAT eating for 2 days! they give you too much food. And the ambiance.. top notch!!!"

Pecan Lodge

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"I came here as part of a food tour, so all I got to try was the brisket. But OMG it was melt in your mouth delicious!!! It didn't even need BBQ sauce, although the 2 sauces provided were good - one more thick and sweet and one more thin and spicy; they were especially good mixed together. The sides coming out to other tables also looked really good. I definitely plan on coming back and trying more items!!"