Rodolfo was a GREAT HOST, food was awesome.. Good vibe, great atmosphere…read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Food was amazing . And staff were very helpful and friendly. Specially Jose & Lalo …read more 10/10 .

Had a late lunch service and was impressed with how quickly the meal was ready…read more Loved the cafeteria style seating and kitchen. Kinda made me feel like I was outside but actually inside with air conditioning. Had the brisket and turkey meal with Mac and Cheese and a side of greens. Everything had so much flavor. I loved every bite. It seems like quite a bit of food for the price. I couldn't finish it all. The meat was perfectly cooked, great rind and juicy. Loved the smoked turkey actually, more than that brisket. Loved the greens! So good. Mac and cheese was average, but I'd definitely eat it again.

I thought this place was just ok. The hype was a bit much for me. I was not blown away. Me and my…read morefamily came in last week and it was dead quiet. No one came to help us for a while. We ordered two sets of wings: Buffalo and Dry Rub spicy BBQ. The wings were big in size but honestly, they were overly seasoned. It was too salty, too peppery, and just too bold. I ordered a brisket taco plate which came with two tacos. The brisket was dry and not flavorful. These tacos were dry and definitely needed the green salsa Verde that it came with. This bbq place isn't for me, but I understand there is a cult following for this place.

Here's a cleaned-up version that keeps your personality and food-review voice:…read more Cattleack BBQ DID NOT disappoint. Right now, on my highly curated list of the 25 best BBQ spots in all of Texas, Cattleack sits at #12--so obviously I had to try it, especially because it's literally down the street from my new place. I knew how that line could get, so I pulled up at 10:05 AM . Basically had BBQ for breakfast. And since I plan on hitting ALL 25 spots on my list, I made sure I tasted a little bit of everything so I could give it a proper review. First test: THE RIBS. I'm from St. Louis. Ribs are always going to be one of my first tests of whether somebody can really throw down on the BBQ pit. I got a whole pound, and they were GREAT. Passed the test. Then came the Toddfather sandwich... WHEWWWW. Brisket, smoked sausage AND pulled pork all on one sandwich. My God. So good. To finish off the meat test, I got one big piece of fatty brisket. Excellent. Exactly what I wanted. Now the sides... The mac & cheese was surprisingly GOOD. And if you know Texas BBQ, you know finding a BBQ spot with mac & cheese that can actually hold its own isn't always easy. The burnt-end baked beans had a great smoky flavor, but there were almost TOO many burnt ends in them . I was like damn, can I get some beans too?! Still good though. And finally, the banana pudding? FIRE. It was like a fancy version because it had a toffee flavor to it. Cattleack absolutely delivered. Love the vibes inside and out. This is officially a Ken's Approved Restaurant and earns the KenStar of Approval. 12 down... the journey through Texas BBQ continues.

This has been on my list for a long time, and I finally got a chance to try it out over the summer…read more I live in Fort Worth and their hours are not convenient for me to get to them, thats why it has taken me so long to try them. I read about the long lines and the lack of parking, but when I visited, it was maybe an hour before they closed, so I was actually able to find parking right outside the front door, and there was no line. There were also plenty of seating inside. When I got there, they were out of certain items, but that was expected since they are in high demand. Since it was just me, I ordered half a pound of brisket and half a pound of ribs along with a side of mac and cheese. To be honest, it did not live up to its hype. The brisket was a little dry, and for how much they charge per pound, I was expecting more meat than fat. The ribs were my favorite, and the mac and cheese was ok too. I got my order to go, and they only gave me a few sandwich bread slices and like 2 small containers of pickles. I think next time IF i go and IF i happen to be in the area i will try to eat inside that way I can get more of the bread/pickles because i love those on my BBQ.

The service and food were amazing! A definite must try! You will not be disappointed!read more

My friends love their BBQ and this is one of their favorite places to visit. We have often…read morewondered how much one of the larger-than-life beef rib cost and we finally got the answer, around $60! And boy, was it flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Other favorites from the menu includes prime brisket $19/half pound and pork belly burnt ends $19/half pound. I was not impressed with the $7 Texas Twinkie, a jumbo jalapeno stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, wrapped in bacon. On the contrary, one of our friends dreams about it. They have lots of sides to pick from and they give you a small container that you can fill up (not weighed). Desserts are free and self-serve for those dining in, options include peach cobbler, banana pudding and vanilla and chocolate soft serve. This place is popular, but the lines move fast and there is plenty of seating. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

It's uncommon to find good barbecue at a place with several locations, a place so big, and a place…read morewith so many menu options. But Hard Eight nailed it. The brisket was fall apart tender and had good flavor. The ribs had a nice rub, the jalapeño sausage was just the right heat. The jalapeño chicken poppers were excellent, the chicken just had such good smoke on it. The line moved quick. It's not S tier for TX BBQ, but it's a 4.5/5. I guess I'll give Dallas a break on this one and round up.

I was really disappointed with my experience at Hard Eight BBQ. For the price, I expected much…read morebetter quality. The meat was tough, lacked flavor, and overall just wasn't very enjoyable. What made it worse was how expensive the meal was for what we received. I don't mind paying good money for good barbecue, but the quality has to match the price. Unfortunately, this time it didn't. I left feeling like I paid premium BBQ prices for a meal that was nowhere near premium quality.

We showed up at Lockhart Smokehouse right when they opened, so we were literally the first ones…read moreinside. The restaurant had that true Texas feel, with all the old-school western decor and the smell of BBQ in the air that made it feel like we had stepped into the wild west. The staff were super nice and went above and beyond. They gave me some really good cuts of meat, and I even got to watch them slice the brisket. That alone was worth it. We ordered half a pound of brisket, a jalapeno popper, with mac and cheese. The popper was incredible. Creamy filling inside, wrapped in that sweet candied bacon with a smoky, slightly Cajun flavor. The mac and cheese had a nice spicy kick too and was super comforting. But the brisket... WOW. Tender doesn't even explain it. The meat practically fell apart. It was juicy and had that deep BBQ flavor. And those little pieces of fat, those were my favorite. They melted into the meat and made every bite richer and almost buttery. This was the moment Texas BBQ finally made sense to me. That brisket was out of this world.

Lockhart is a well known but casual and unassuming BBQ restaurant. No nonsense service, food best…read moreordered by the pound. We had the brisket and ribs. The ribs were good but I've had better. The brisket though, was just beyond reproach. I went for dinnet after having a considerable lunch and ended up eating a whole pound of brisket almost without noticing. No sauce, not even a pause for a drink. I highly recommend this place.

Our experience was PERFECT! The food is TOP TIER!! Our waitress Aliyah was very nice and her…read morerecommendations were on point! We will be back!! We lovedddd our meal!!! Thank you!!!

I've been hearing about Hurtado on 105.3 The Fan for a while, and although radio ads don't usually…read moreinfluence me, they made this barbecue sound so good that I wanted to try it. Then I accidentally parked in the wrong spot while going to get my nails done, looked up, and saw Hurtado. Clearly, lunch was meant to happen! I ordered the three-meat plate with brisket, ribs, and poblano sausage, plus bacon ranch potato salad, macaroni and cheese, and tater tot casserole. I'll admit, I wondered whether all the extras in the sides might be doing too much. Well, after bringing everything home and digging in, I can say it absolutely worked. The ribs were tender and delicious, with great barbecue flavor. The poblano sausage was amazing! I've had jalapeño cheddar sausage before, but this was something different and so good. The brisket had a wonderful smoky flavor, although it wasn't quite as tender as I expected on my first serving. It had cooled down some by the time I got home, and when I reheated it for round two, it was much more tender. Next time, I'll ask whether I can get a leaner cut, just as a personal preference. Now, the sides deserve their own moment. The bacon ranch potato salad had a finely mashed texture, with delicious bacon and green onions on top. Chef's kiss! The macaroni and cheese had spiral pasta, a little jalapeño heat, and such a creamy, delicious sauce. I've never had any quite like it. The tater tot casserole was another winner. It reminded me a little of Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole, but with a smoky, bacon-like flavor and a much finer potato texture. My first thought was, "Is this cauliflower?" It wasn't--it was just a different texture than I expected, and oh my goodness, it was good. Even the bread had that sweet, Hawaiian-style taste that I love. I'm picky about barbecue sauce, so I wasn't sure what to expect there either. This one was sweet with a hint of Tex mex flavor and a little something different in the seasoning that worked so well with the barbecue. I loved it. The portions were generous, especially the sides, and my takeout container was full of meat and two slices of bread. Service was quick, too. My food came out about five minutes after I sat down, and they offered me water while I waited. I went in hoping the food would live up to everything I'd heard, and it was even better than I imagined. Everything had its own flavor, and it all came together so well. Now I'm thinking about that meal and already looking forward to going back!

This place is amazing!! The service was quick despite the busy environment. Staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. I wanted to try everything on the menu but ended up getting the Wagyu brisket, ribs, Mac & cheese, beef tallow fries, empanada. Everything was 10/10 and I recommend trying all of these menu items. For the sides definitely try the fries & Mac n cheese. The Wagyu brisket was so tender and the ribs melted right off the bone. They also have specialty drinks. The blueberry one was delicious. A lot of restaurants don't get the fizziness of drinks right but Kafi scored a 10 across the board.

Found out about this place from YouTube. Let me tell you rn, don't believe the hype…read more Three of us went to eat here, we didn't like it. Brisket was easy to pull apart but very dry. The bark on it was heavily seasoned. Beef ribs were tender but again quite dry and overly seasoned. The dish that immediately ruined our meal was the jalapeño cheddar sausage. The texture was extremely mushy and the meat inside tasted like someone already did the chewing for you. We also got the mac and cheese, corn, basbusa, banana pudding. I could explain them in depth, but I would just recommend not getting them. The brisket empanadas were the only thing we all looked at each other with excitement for! It was our favorite part of the whole experience. Total we spent was $180. I won't be coming back but I do recommend trying it out if you don't believe me!

Starting with their soft opening in early 2025, this Hurtado's BBQ location quickly became a…read morefavorite mine. Located at the Dallas Farmer's Market, it is a short ~5 minute walk for me. Add to that convenience, they have some really delicious BBQ. As for the BBQ, I have tried quite a bit of their offering over the months and I have zero complaints about anything. If dining in, my go to order tends to be the Texas Trinity which consists brisket, spare ribs, sausage and a side of your choice. This makes for a great meal with perhaps a little leftover to take home for later. If I am getting my food to go, I usually get the El Jefe which includes a 1/3 pound each of brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, turkey, burnt ends plus sausage. It usually gives me enough to eat for a couple of days. Another great option is The Big Papa Potato which is baked potato stuffed with all the trimming along with some of their brisket. The inside seating consists of table/chair combos along with booths which are spread across a couple of indoor dining areas. There is also bar seating available. Lastly, weather permitting, there is a large patio available for outdoor dinning. The staff is always welcoming and they do a great job of managing the line. Orders are placed at the counter and they provide a number which makes it easy for them deliver your food to you once it's ready. Food can also be ordered at the bar, thus skipping the line. I am really glad to see this location found their footing and seem to be thriving. I was a little concerned as the space they moved into has seen several restaurants come and go over the years. Keep up the great job Hurtado's!!!

I was craving something yummy for my birthday lunch and I was not disappointed at Hurtado Bar B…read moreQue. from the meat being so soft and tender and falling apart in my mouth. To the yummy Mac and cheese. And the topping was the delish tres leches banana pudding. The most yummiest desert. I'll be back and I can't wait to try the other side dishes.

We drove 20 miles to come see Erick and Not just Q. We were looking for someplace nice and local to…read moreget some BBQ and they showed up as our best option. We are super glad that we were able to make it out here, the people were so kind and nice to us and even hooked us up with a little gift as they were parting for the evening. We got the brisket that was the juiciest brisket we've ever tasted, and it was end of the evening for them. I can only imagine how juicy it is in the beginning of the evening. The chicken was slightly dry, but understandable for the fact that it was the last order of the day. They totally compensated for it by giving us some sausage so I'm not mad. Sausage was juicy and delicious and had a little kick to it. The Mac and cheese was good but nothing to boast about, it was our least favorite item on the plate. The cheese corn was so phenomenal that we ate every last bite and even licked it clean, we believe it should be illegal! The roll was a normal, I think store bought. Their BBQ sauce has a kick to it but it is out of this world delicious. All in all, excellent experience and we will be back. Thanks Erick. :)

Food arrived quickly and portion was fair. Taste was mild, service polite, a standard three-star…read moredinner.