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    Brisket, Esquitas, Puller Lamb, and Corn Bread.

    Amazing BBQ. We ordered the brisket and pulled lamb. The esquitas (corn side) had a great contrast of flavors and the corn bread was fresh. There was a line, but service was efficient and polite. Great staff.

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    Iris P.

    Solid BBQ in DC. The place is super clean, and ordering was easy. We grabbed the brisket and some sides--the meat was melt in your mouth tender. It's a bit pricey, but the whole vibe is slightly upscale. Sides were good too. Only weird thing--they close at 7:30 p.m., so don't show up late

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    Chris K.

    It was buuuuuuuuuuusy! If you're going on a weekend or a day when there could be a lot of ppl off of work, pack your patience! We went early afternoon and it was packed! Because most of the bbq is sold by the weight, I think people are confused by that until they actually get to the counter to order... and there was a little samplin goin on that took more time. If it's just you, I'd start with .25lb of each meat you'd like and see what that looks like weight-wise. Once you're done selecting your meat, sides come; they're offered in 2 sizes; $7 and $13 I believe, and generously given. Then you get to the register and they pass your weighed ticket and you pay. There's seating in the front, back and patio, so there's space to sit and enjoy! You can also see the smokers in the back which is cool. The food was good. Fresh, hot, Mac and cheese was VERY cheesy, so that's a plus. They had 2 types of sausage, a beef sausage and a spicy cheddar which is a mix of pork and beef I believe. This is the first time that I've had a course-ground sausage, so something to get used to. Waygu brisket was good; look for it to be on the fattier side. The staff was nice, they're all attentive and patient given how ordering is handled. It looks like they run a very well oiled machine! I'll be back! Oh, it's on K st, so be patient with parking too!

    Wagyu sandwich with beans and Mac and cheese
    Kathryn J.

    I'm not a huge barbecue fan, but after 2Fifty was in the top 10 restaurants in 2026, I figured it was time to stop by! The interior is fun and warm. The menu is big and it took me some time to decide what to order! They also are clearly ready for big lines, but it was quiet at 4pm on a Friday. I got the Wagyu sandwich with two sides, Mac and cheese and beans. The sandwich was delicious, just a little too fatty for me. The Mac and cheese might be the best in the city! The beans weren't too sweet and were a good compliment to the sandwich. I wish it wasn't $22 but I think a real meat aficionado wouldn't mind the price!

    Rice & Beans
    Dennis G.

    2Fifty is one of my go-to spots whenever I'm in the DC area. It consistently delivers what I consider the best authentic Texas-style barbecue in the DMV. I also love the live screens showing the pitmasters working in their Maryland smokehouse--it's a small touch that really highlights the craft behind the food. The brisket is the highlight. Whether you pick the prime or the Wagyu, it's everything great brisket should be: perfectly smoked, incredibly tender, and full of rich, beefy flavor. The massive Dino ribs are another showstopper--I haven't tried it yet, but it looks epic. The sides hold their own as well. The mac and cheese and brisket beans are excellent, and the banana pudding is a must-order dessert. I also appreciate the subtle Latin American influence in dishes like chicharron, plantains, and esquites, which add a refreshing twist to a classic barbecue spread. They offer decent beer and wine choices, and the service is excellent. It's a comfortable space, with long lines at peak times, and prices tend to be on the higher side, but the quality makes it worth it. Overall, 2Fifty Texas BBQ is one of the top barbecue destinations in the region--often surpassing other local options significantly. If you're serious about smoked meats, this place should be at the top of your list.

    Billy T.

    The last BBQ I'd eaten before I came here was Michelin star Leroy and Lewis in Austin, TX. Obviously, that's an unfair marker to hold a DC BBQ spot to. We didn't quite get there, but I had a great meal here! We ate family style, so I got to try so many of the options offered here. Shoutout the chef for allowing us to try some of the lamb and pulled pork. The food ranged from alright to absolutely wonderful. Meat-wise, my favorite was the beef brisket and my least favorite was the pork rib. Side-wise, I'd strongly recommend the mac & cheese and the pineapple skewers. This is by far the best BBQ I've had in DC, but I definitely paid DC prices to eat it.

    Ben D.

    Love this place and the DC location it's very convenient. Inside it's classic texas bbq restaurant with meats by the pound and specials. I got the beef rib with beans and mac & cheese. The beef rib is my favorite its the best of both worlds ribs and brisket very savory and rich with salt and pepper flavor. The mac and cheese has been improved it has a great crunchy top and gooey center. The beans are nice and savory with brisket slices. Service is nice and friendly with quick service. Very helpful.

    Michael Q.

    Worth the hype. Tried the prime brisket and enjoyed it with both sauces. Yes, 2Fifty is pricey. Some nice (upscale) details include plastic (cafeteria style) water glasses, portion size, and a clean (well laid out) dining room. As for the 'cue, both the wagyu and prime brisket were tasty. Our Prime was the first out of the new bag and you could REALLY tell. Moist, great bark, and perfectly seasoned. Our main recommendation would be to flash fry (warm) the plantains (and other "hot" sides) before serving.

    Gene W.

    Been waiting a while since I saw the video exposé about 2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale, MD. I liked that the techniques used are from Texas. Charming little restaurant located the floor level of an apartment building. I do not believe the meats are smoked here at this location. Rather shipped/driven over from the Riverdale, MD location. So maybe that's why it probably wasn't a good as if it was cooked on location? We came early waited half an hour before the restaurant opened. There were quite a few people also waiting. We already that we decided to get the prime brisket, the dino rib as the main entree, then mac n cheese, zesty garden mix as side and a couple drinks. We would get banana pudding for dessert to go after we were done. The total came out to $113.00 before tip where the giant beef rib cost $55.00. The prime brisket was very meaty and beefy but not particularly moist and juicy. It was on the lean side. No fatty portion with this roast of brisket. Not particularly smokey or flavorful. Along with the meaty "Dino Rib", salt was missing with a heavy black pepper coating on both cuts of beef. It was good quality meat but the wood smoke flavor was lacking. Please salt the meat! Pepper alone isn't going do it. Dipping into bbq sauce will take away from the quality of the meat. The zesty garden mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and watermelo radish was a nice refreshing pace to the heavy meats. But this was also missing something. Couldn't quite put my finger on it though. The Mac N Cheese was the star of the show. The textures and flavors were on point. Very smooth and cheesey. Good salt but not too salty with a nice crusty top. Best Mac N Cheese we've ever had. Worth the trip. Overall, service was good and so was the food but it wasn't close to being as GREAT as Bbq from Texas. It is on the pricey side tho. Only one refill of fountain soda per glass. Probably also need water as you need to wash down the food. We will try the banana pudding later this evening but it does look legit. Update: The Banana Pudding was legit! Natural smooth and delicious. Finished it in under 45 seconds. 10/10 The Mac N Cheese & Banana Pudding are must orders!

    Mac and Cheese, esquites, dino rib, wagyu brisket, prime brisket, pork spareribs. I think we ordered too much.
    brandon y.

    Just flew into DC and after getting to the Air BnB, my wife and I were hungry. We wanted MEAT. I looked up this place on Yelp and it looked good. It was about a 10 minute walk to the restaurant. Right off the bat, You can tell there is latin flavor in this restaurant. We ordered mac and cheese, corn, prime and wagyu brisket, dino rib, burnt ends, and spare ribs. When you walk in, you walk to pick your meats first, then sides. Staff were friendly. After you grab your food, you go to a larger room in the back. Cool looking and laid back place. My favorite was probably the burnt ends. The dino rib is very rich. Of the two sides, we liked the mac and cheese more. The corn was a bit on the mushier side probably because of being in the steam table too long.

    Arthur C.

    The ambience made me feel as if I was in a Texas town, and the brisket sandwich had a great combination of flavors, topped with a unique barbecue sauce. But I felt the buns were a bit colder than I wanted, and the pricing of over $20 for a burger and chips was a bit more than I'd like.

    1/2 pound wagyu brisket
    Peyton L.

    2fifty BBQ is a good spot for comfort food! The meat was cooked perfectly, unlimited BBQ sauce on the tables, and the sides were very generously portioned. Staff was friendly and a very clean restaraunt. Only negative was the sides were pretty expensive ~$7 each. But like I said the portions were good. Had the 1/2 lb meat and 2 sides split between two people and didn't even finish it.

    Pork spareribs, pulled lamb, prime brisket, brisket baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread
    Ben F.

    This is more like a 4.3, 4.4. I agree with other reviewers that this might be the best BBQ in the DC area, but not the best BBQ period. This is a counter serve location with several picnic tables and a few smaller tables. As you order, staff pull out the things you've requested and plate them for you on now-ubiquitous sheet trays. The meats are smoked off-site (there are TVs live-streaming the smokers on the wall) and pulled from a warming chest, unwrapped, and sliced as needed. Meats are all paid by weight. What this means is that the hottest anything can be is whatever the temp in that warming chest. Unfortunately, that's a little cooler than I'd prefer. The actual meats! We ordered pork ribs, prime brisket, and pulled lamb. The pork ribs were our favorite, and I've seen other reviewers call them bland or overcooked. Neither were true for us, as we found them both extremely juicy as well as flavorful. The brisket had a nice pink smoke ring and a thick layer of seasoning on the exterior. The lamb was a little dry, but the flavor was there. A note on seasoning: everyone has their own idea of what BBQ "should be". At 2Fifty, they're doing Texas-style, and you should know that black pepper is a dominant flavor in every single item. I love black pepper, so this was not a complaint for me. I also need to talk about the purple corn tortillas that come with the pulled lamb. I love the concept. I really wanted to love the reality. But these are the thickest tortilla I have ever seen, and instead of a nice crispy purple tortilla chip, what you are left with is a THICK, greasy brown "chip" that has more in common with a grocery store pita chip than anything else. I don't know what's going on with those. I've seen complaints about them in other reviews. It's true. They're right. These are not good. I took a picture with a nickel held against the chip. The chip is thicker than the nickel. It's baffling because everything else is thoughtful and well-executed. 2Fifty management, please drop these chips. On value, we paid $70-ish for the food and got two meals for two out of it so for BBQ that feels fair to me. I'd go back! I'm also curious about the Maryland location.

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    Get there early! They run out and the lines get long but the food was amazing!! Will be back whenever we are in the neighborhood

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    Best bbq in dc. I'm confident you'll enjoy anything on the menu. Friendly vibe makes you feel like family.

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    4.5(676 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Maaaan no shade to Arbys but 2Fifty got the meats!…read more The staff are SO sweet. They let me know all the allergens in the food. The meat had no allergens but I was warned about the spicy BBQ potentially containing gluten so I just didn't use the spicy BBQ sauce. I do think this is the best BBQ I've ever eaten. I got the Dino Ribs and 1/2 lb brisket with burnt ends but I think they put the burnt ends on my ribs (not a problem at all). The rib was about the size of my forearm!! Needless to say, my eyes were bigger than my stomach so I never got to the brisket. I'll be freezing it tor later. They got a new loyal customer.

    While waiting in line at the original location, I knew it was going to be good. I mean why would…read morethere be a line if the food isn't good. Well the food isn't just, it's amazing. I love good bbg and the Texas style with a Latin twist was all that I thought it would be waiting in the line. You walk in, place your order and find a seat inside or outside. We ordered smorgasbord of food to sample. This was my first time here but my guest has been here plenty. We had the brisket sandwich, the burger and lots of sides to try. The potato salad and coleslaw were potato salad and coleslaw; good but standard. However that zesty garden and jimaca salads were phenomenal! I love a good side it balanced with the flavors of the bbq so we'll. The brisket burger was great too. Oh and how could I forget the key lime pie, the right amount of tart and sweet. I haven't found key lime pie that good since heading to thru the Florida Keys. This is a must try. Don't fear the line, stay there. Whatever you order is going to be amazing.

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    Came here after a lingering afternoon across the street at the beer garden. Hankering for some pub…read moregrub, my daughter and I shared some pickle spears and we each had a burger. Service was good from this eclectic bunch of waitstaff, but it was pleasant and efficient. The fried pickle spears were not breaded enough, but the remoulade dipping sauce was a nice change from the typical ranch dressing. Our "standard" burgers were char-grilled, greasy and perfectly seasoned. The double fried fries were crispy and tasty. Will have to return to try some of their BBQ offerings, but if you are in need of a burger, don't overlook this spot either!

    Awesome spot to enjoy food and drinks! And the COVID system is awesome. You add your name to a…read morewaitlist to be seated outdoors. You also place your order and pay online so they try to keep it as contact free as possible. I had the rose cider and ordered mac and cheese, hush puppies and fries...because I was trying to be healthy. I enjoyed everything! My friends ordered the burger and onion rings and enjoyed it as well. Prices are very reasonable. They also have outdoor heaters so they'll be well prepared for winter and colder weather. We were also treated to a round of the offshoot hazy ipa since the brewmaster happened to be here. He bought a round for everyone and it was really nice of him! I look forward to coming back!

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    Recently decided to try Honey Pig in college part after learning they had bowls to take out for…read morelunch. I decided to walk over from campus and order two different bowls to try one with beef bulgolgi another with spicy pork. I enjoyed both and felt like they were a hearty serving, definitely more than I expected for the lunch special. Service was great, friendly and pretty fast. The ambiance reminded me of a typical Honey Pig KBBQ feel just with a comfier waiting area with some reclining chairs, rocking chairs and couches. If you enjoy Honey pig flavors you'll definitely enjoy the bowl lunch options for a quick take away option!

    I've tried many Korean BBQ spots in the DMV area so I already had an idea of what to expect. I…read moredecided to host my daughter's birthday dinner here. They were able to accommodate a large party of about 18 people but it would've been nice if we had more than one waiter to help out. Most of the party ordered the unlimited option A which worked out for us. The food was good, the atmosphere was nice and they were playing the World Cup games, however, the service was slow at times. The price was decent but I am not a fan of the way kids prices are determined. It's not by age like other places I've been but it's done by height. Even the smallest child I know didn't qualify so most of the kids were charged adult pricing. Please note: this is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking but spots can fill up quickly. You also must scan to pay for the parking.

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    Made a few trips on CBP and MacArthur recently visiting Sibley Hospital. Was hungry one night and…read morestopped by. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Iberico ribs and the Bodega. Staff were very friendly and helped us navigate the menu. It was quiet for a late Friday evening. The game was on and there were plenty of paper towels on the tables. The food was great. Mac and cheese was buttery with the chili powder. My mom and I really enjoyed it. The Iberico ribs were great. The thin oil that coated every strand of meet was unique. Think of Jamon Iberico without being too salty and having sweet Smokey bbq flavor. Very underrated in my opinion. The strawberry lemonade was great! Easy 5/5!

    Such a warm friendly welcome at this the establishment But…read more.. The brisket is the true star of the show: slow-cooked over an open flame, it's fall-apart tender with just the right amount of bark and smoke. Each bite melts in your mouth, rich with flavor that can only come from hours in the pit and a whole lot of BBQ love. This spot isn't just about the meat (though, let's be honest, you could stop there and leave happy). They've also turned part of the space into a mini market that sells fresh local produce, prime cuts of meat, a curated wine selection, and even small-batch ice cream. It's like a one-stop shop for food lovers, whether you're dining in or taking a piece of the experience home. The atmosphere still nods to its past life--exposed beams, condiment stations, and vintage signage add to its cool, industrial vibe. It's the kind of place that feels both laid-back and unforgettable, perfect for a casual lunch or impressing out-of-town guests. If you're looking for a truly unique dining experience where the food is as memorable as the setting, this place delivers.

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