My coworker BFF suggested we try Bodacious BBQ as they feel it's okay to go all over and ignore that our lunch is actually 30 minutes, and not 120 minutes. However, I discovered it is truly the best tasting BBQ I have had in Texas in a few years! Barring what occurred a few years ago, I remember the last really good BBQ was in Mansfield (I will post the name in the edit). But knowing this establishment is a staple in Arlington is quite understandable! People may have lost their way when it comes to good BBQ-here it is if you need a little direction! read more

It's closed down for good, I Loved this place. The bbq was excellent too bad it wont be around anymore.

This place was good Mac and cheese was AMAZING And the slice of pecan pie was delish. read more

The briber is very tender and bbq sauce is good. This place sold out a hour before its closure.

Fantastic brisket! Mac 'n cheese to die for! Even better was the love and genuine warmth of the staff read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Combination Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Just had a barbecue sandwich. It was average nothing really right home about. Maybe we'll go back.

Food was awesome. Sides tasted homemade. Ribs were exactly as we would expect. Fall off the bone juicy. Sauce was not as sweet as some others but hit the spot. In town for baseball games so it was the hometown non-franchise food we were looking for read more

Food was not good, barbecue sauce terrible, Mac and cheese tasteless, meat was dry and not seasoned.

If I could give 0 stars I would. This was some of the worst BBQ I've ever had. Is flavorless, and customer service definitely makes it even worse. They gave me expired condiments, and when I called to express my concerns, she neglected me and told me I would be fine n I could "just eat it". I was offered in store credit. Trust me I know I could've just eaten it, but is the principle. I felt like I was bothering her, or as if I was a nuisance after expressing my concerns. After wasting my $40 on this awful costumer service & food, I was just wanted to tell my real experience. OVERPRICED, not worth the money ambiance, food as well as the customer service are all horrible. read more

Wanted a bite close to where I was shopping, so Yelp guided me here for some so-called good BBQ. I ordered the two meat plates, but I only wanted brisket. The sides were limited spicy beans, green beans, pasta salad, mac n cheese & deviled eggs. I choose green beans & mac n cheese to be on the safe side. Little to my surprise nothing was safe... this was complete TRASH!!! The brisket was DRY AS CARDBOARD, not a lick of moisture whatsoever. The mac n cheese was creamy but missing salt & the green beans were straight from the can. This was a complete waste of money in my opinion however the customer service is 5 stars. If you want REAL QUALITY BBQ don't come here Yelpers. Ronnie's pick read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Chopped & sliced brisket, green beans & Mac n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Confused how there are so many high ratings for this place... The BBQ at Bodacious is exceedingly mediocre and horribly overpriced. I paid $60 for two two meat plates with a meager portion of meats on both plates. The sides were flavorless and bland.. the macaroni and cheese had black pepper in it.... Black pepper. The BBQ sauce was bland... the ribs were Ok, one of my ribs was nearly all fat- clearly not paying attention to what is being served. The ribs weren't warm and were just sitting out when cut-- the sausage quality was poor, fatty and again lacked flavor. The highlight was the chocolate cake And raspberry cheesecake-- but that's not why we came here. Yelpers you will get better BBQ at a Dickeys and that's say a lot- Hurtados was closing otherwise we would have gone there-- in a crowded BBQ market you have a lot of other options. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - $56 for two two meat plates-- ridiculously overcharging for what you get - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Don't know why they have a 3.8 should have a 5.0! Best BBQ around! Bodacious originally is from East Texas. I had no idea they had one in DFW area! I'm hooked for at least a once a week sandwich. Stop in and see Fran and Wanda you won't regret it! read more

I purchased 8 lbs of smoked turkey for a family event. It went over very well. The turkey was very tender and tasted great on its own. That said, the BBQ sauce was also great and it did NOT overpower the turkey. read more

Please ignore the single star. Zero stars not permitted. I cannot even began to put into words how entirely nasty this food was. From the watery macaroni & cream soup that they had the nerve to label as "Mac & Cheese" , to that awful rat poison potato salad, just shameful. Dry green beans looked and tasted like they came from an old rusted can. Anyone who can sit up here with a straight face and give this place anything beyond the forced single star needs serious counselling. Absolutely Disgusting! Everything! Disgusting! God is NOT pleased! Sorry, but someone has to speak the truth on this. read more

Wow - just what we were looking for! We were looking for great Texas BBQ and Bodacious did not disappoint. This unassuming little building opened up to a counter of delicious meats, serve your own sides (so many choices!) and desserts galore. We had perfectly tender and incredibly flavorful ribs, wonderfully spicy beans, hot and juicy corn on the cob, tangy and flavorful potato salad, and some of the best coleslaw I've had! I highly recommend the jalapeños as well, crisp, bright, and super spicy. Another surprising star? The homemade banana pudding, and oh my gosh you'll want 3 - one for now, one for breakfast, and one for a midnight snack. So much fun, and the nicest staff anywhere. Just amazing - I highly recommend and will be back anytime we're in TX! read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The beef was ok, the sausage was really good, I got the spicy and nom spicy. Both were good and not too spicy. Ribs were alright. Mac n cheese was delicious. One of the best mac cheeses at a bbq place. Sloppy joe was ok. Pulled pork was pretty good. The service was outstanding and it looks pretty cool inside. read more

Typical have amazing BBQ and I personally love the atmosphere. It has a comfy feeling, the lighting feels like a rustic cabin, I feel right at home here. The food was great, hot, fast, delicious and of course mouth watering. The nice lady and gentleman that we're working were very helpful and answered any questions I had. I would love to give you a 5 star review, however... the radio station you had playing the evening I came in was focused around religion, Christian gospel readings, and focused on all things such. Although I'm not terribly upset, and not from your wonderful state of Texas, I'd prefer music vs bible readings for dinner. Thank you for your hospitality, have a great year! read more

Came in during lunch time and was able to get through the line very quickly. The service was very friendly and guided everyone through their meats and processes. I get pork ribs and brisket at every BBQ place I try, unless they have Beef ribs then I will definitely get that! The ribs were fall off the bone and tasty. They have a crispier rub on the outside with a hint of sweetness. The brisket was too dry for my taste. I tend to ask for the fattier or more marbles cuts. Also I don't think it was a fresh cut so that may have added to it. I actually had to put salt and pepper on the brisket , which is something I never do. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Combination Plate: Rib and Brisket with beans and corn on the side - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great staff, friendly with faith-based atmosphere and music. Very good pulled pork. Just wish you had a couple bbq sauce options.

Best in that area. The line goes quick and the service is always great. Get this before the games.

I was visiting friends locally who decided we would go out for local bbq for dinner. Bodacious was the closest to their house, even though they had not previously been there. It was quiet, with good food and great hospitality. The Family Pack is a good deal for 4, perhaps with an extra side or two. The brisket was lean. The sausage was my favorite. I thought the pulled pork could have had a bit more flavor, but that's nothing a little sauce - or, as I did, putting it between buns with the pickles - doesn't make better. Our sides were really good, creamy cole slaw and cheesy-smooth mac and cheese. The only thing they were out of was unsweetened iced tea, and we got some mileage out of that ("Y'all know that's not a thing here, right?"). Everyone here goes out of your way to make sure you're enjoying your dinner. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - The combo meal easily feeds 4. - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

They were super nice and friendly. Unfortunately the brisket and the ribs really didn't have any flavor to it.Also I wasn't a big fan of the barbecue sauce it was very like sour Tangie and I am more of a sweet person but the meat really disappointed me on the ribs especially because I like a good rib with a nice rub and I just feel like I could've made a better rib. The Banana pudding was very good though. The mac & cheese was just not what I'm used to,I am more of a baked mac & cheese type of gal read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - ows a tray of ribs, macaroni, and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I stopped by for lunch at around 3pm on Friday. I got the ribs and brisket combo with Mac and cheese and corn on the cob. It was outstanding. The service was 5 star as Stacey took care of me and answered all of my bbq questions with a smile. The staff seems to really love their job. read more

Just touched down and my first stop MUST be this location. I have craved their delicious brisket and sausage! I tried the spicy sausage this time, AMAZING! read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Sweet treats - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Old school. The bbq sauce is great. The pork ribs are really good. Best in Arlington

This is the best bbq we've had since moving to Texas! The ribs were tender and fell off the bones, the pulled pork was perfectly cooked, and the mac and cheese was fire! This is definitely going to be a favorite for us. read more

Very friendly and patient staff, especially to those who cannot make up their mind regarding which delicious food to order. They have different plate options for brisket, pork, sausage/links, or ribs. They have a good condiment bar/sides bar that you can help yourself to. Self-serve but pay at the end which is a pretty different concept from having the staff just pouring it for you. I ordered the 1/2 ribs and 2 sides plate. The ribs were smoked and cooked very well, not fall off the bone but enough for you to bite into it and rip it easily. They have extra BBQ sauce on the side if you need it. I got 2 other sides of mac-and-cheese and cold pasta. Those were pretty good too! You have other choices of corn, bread, beans, or coleslaw. I hope I am not forgetting anything but this is it. Also, the location I went to has $1 sloppy Joe sandwiches on Tuesdays. Not sure if this is for all locations. read more

This place has pretty good BBQ but the service behind the counter is slowwww. And, if you order $100 worth of food, they automatically add 10% to the bill - for pick up orders! Good way to run off your larger customers. I stopped going there months ago because of that. read more

Decent, but there are far more superior bbq joints in the DFW area. Their concept is more like a self service set up, which is fine, but their sides are horrible. It's like they've been sitting there for days. The mac and cheese was chewy...like the noodles were cooked too long or had been heated up one too many times. The beans were extremely bland and the bbq sauce was "meh". The one good thing was the customer service, everyone was very nice - so that's a plus, but I wouldn't come back here :(. read more

First time here and the good reviews are spot on. We dropped by and ordered a couple two meat combo plates. Turkey was moist, brisket was moist, but the ribs. My hubby doesn't even really like ribs and he devoured them. We will be back for sure. read more

The smoked sausage link, pintos and peppery coleslaw are perfection. When I asked if they put sour cream in their coleslaw they said "no!" and wanted to tell off the person who does that (it's a frequent problem in my home state of NC ). These are my people. Good gluten-free and dairy-free side options. Hearty portions. Goooood sweet tea. I'll be coming back, y'all. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Sausage link, coleslaw and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Stopped after an AT&T Stadium tour. Amazing location right across the street from the stadium. Noticed they are closed on Sundays. I liked the cafeteria style setup. Ordered a pulled pork sandwich, then self service picked coleslaw and macaroni/cheese. Meat is not sauced, but you could add sauce or get a side container of it in the cafeteria line. I was hoping for a few sauce choices, but only seemed to be one choice. Macaroni was really good. I was hoping for creamier coleslaw. Sandwich was good but not amazing. Overall, we were satisfied with the choice to stop! read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Pulled Pork Sandwich with coleslaw and macaroni & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

First, quality of the 1Lb brisket. Dry and overcooked. Most of the bark was missing so ended up with a dried out brisket with no bark. Next the server had to be reminded to include the side I ordered. Staff doesn't bother to check if the order is correct. I would not recommend this restaurant. S&T on Paul street is much better, but they sell out quickly. I went back to see reviews. Many 1 star reviews reflect what I found. read more

Enjoyed my lunch here! Nothing makes Bbq like good beans, and I didn't like them to much!

A most excellent place, man. In the mood for some Texas BBQ, my dad and I stopped in here for dinner after having visited Arlington's Six Flags earlier in the day. Despite being nearly devoid of patrons at evening primetime, coming here turned out to be a great decision. We were greeted shortly after walking in and immediately chose 2, 2-meat combo plates: he got the sausage links + chopped brisket, and I opted for the pulled pork + rib tips. At a joint like this, the side dishes are almost as important as the main course, and Bodacious did not disappoint. Terrific baked beans, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and pre-wrapped bread slices to soak up the bar-be-que juices, a quirky touch. As you might imagine, having all this laid out before me was sheer nirvana. I also got a sweet tea from a plastic pitcher which led me to believe it was homemade. The banana pudding parfait capped off a delightful meal. There was a decent condiment selection; it's always good to see my favorite Tabasco on hand, and they also had a chili pepper oil that I wound up sloshing over my pulled pork. To top it off, pro wrestling was being shown as we ate, which made for a hugely entertaining meal. Nothing says 'Murrica like eating smoked pig pieces while watching fully-grown men taunt and then whack each other with ladders and chairs. Very glad we stopped by, as once again Yelp did not lead me astray. This place is, like, totally gnarly! read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Rip tips, pulled pork, sliced brisket, plus baked beans, mac'n'cheese, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and banana pudding! - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This hole in the wall bbq joint is everything you would expect. The staff are fantastic, the bbq is good, the prices are fair. My favorite thing here is hands-down the pork ribs. They're phenomenal. The sausage is a close second. Not too much spice but very well made and flavorful. I've never had anything here I didn't enjoy, and my family has gone to bodacious several times a year for at least half a decade now. It won't win any beauty contests but if you just want some good meat, this is your spot! read more

Giving a 3 because the brisket & sauce was pretty tasty, and the service was friendly. Potato salad was recommended by the staff, but no, no, no, no, no! Awful read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

There were two attempts to eat here, first one failed bc they ran out of food but nbd this place seems popular. Second try was a Saturday, we came earlier this time and yay they were open! Parking: heads up, they sell parking spots here for ranger and cowboy games. I've also saw tailgates at the back of the lot too. If you're there to eat, don't worry, they have spots save for you still! (At least in my case) but if they run out of food then they close and the lot's for the game. Service: ordering goes cafeteria tray style making it fast to get your food. The cashier working seemed kinda annoyed the whole time, long day? Food: we got the family bundle (it's named something else but same concept) and 1 lb order of ribs. For the bundle we picked the lb of sliced brisket and 1/2 lb of pulled pork. Reallyyy wished we did the it other way around tho. Brisket was good, just too lean for my taste. The pulled pork was REALLY flavorful. The ribs were kinda underwhelming. It is smoked so I can see how it'd shrink a bit but these were pretty small, like more bone and less meat. The deal also comes with two sides, we got potato salad and Cole slaw. The salad was ok but nobody in my family liked the Cole slaw. Overall mostly everything was average for a kinda pricey meal so idk if I'd come again. Maybe if I feel like trying their sloppy joe special, sounded good. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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A Family Tradition to be sure. From the moment you walk in you can feel that this place is a regular's paradise. The food is consistent and tastes good. If you are in te hneighborhood give 'em a try. read more

Delicious BBQ. Amazing staff, food and hospitality. If you are looking for really good food, and a place out of the Texas heat, be sure to stop by here. We will definitely stop back again! read more