Food was delicious And the young lady who helped out with…read moreour order Lilly was very nice, very helpful. Has a great smile and outstanding personality. Made the place feel more inviting. Great environment. Wish her the best.

My family and I went there not really sure what to order but thanks to the social media hype we…read moreknew whatever we ordered would be fantastic ! Still unsure of what to order we asked the cashier, Lily , if I'm not mistaken ,what to get and her recommendations did NOT disappoint. I went with the tacos and the rest of my family chose ribs. The experience was heavenly to say the least. We'll be back that's for sure!

Texas barbecue meets Ethiopian cuisine...? It's brilliant and absolutely delicious. I recommend the…read moreTex-Ethiopian platter for a thorough sampling of all the best things this restaurant offers! It includes: Smoked Doro Wat (Spicy Chicken Stew), Awaze Rib Tip Tibs, Awaze Brisket, Awaze Pork Ribs, your choice of 2 sides, Texas Toast, gluten-free teff injera, and rice pilaf! The hardest part is choosing the sides because they're all amazing, from classic BBQ sides like potato salad, fried okra, baked beans, corn, collard greens, and mac and cheese to Ethiopian sides like shiro wat (chickpea stew), misir wat (red lentil stew), tikil gomen (cabbage and carrots), and more. Even berbere-spiced mac and cheese! Berbere is an incredible blend of Ethiopian spices that is amazing on everything, savory or sweet. If it's just me eating with no one to share, I like to get the Big Ash loaded baked potato. Your choice of meat on a perfectly fluffy hot potato with plenty of butter and sour cream -- it's soooo comforting and delicious!

We drove 40 minutes from north Dallas to try this highly reviewed Ethiopian BBQ fusion restaurant…read more I guess my expectations were set too high. I expected "knock your socks off" but got very good food instead. I expected a packed dining room but at 12:30 it was almost empty. We ordered the sample plate for 2 which included ribs, brisket, rib tips, and doro wat (chicken stew) with rice, injera and we got beefy collard greens and cabbage with carrots sides. The ribs were excellent. I also really liked the chicken stew. I was surprised by the sour flavor of the injera. The thin bbq sauce was tasty while it was not sweet or full of vinegar. It was a nice alternative to traditional sauces. While we enjoyed our meal, and I would order the ribs and chicken stew again, this place is a bit too far for a repeat. But it introduced me to Ethiopian food which I can find closer to home. I love the creativity of the owners.

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

My coworker BFF suggested we try Bodacious BBQ as they feel it's okay to go all over and ignore…read morethat 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!

225° BBQ is the Best TexMex BBQ in Texas. Don't fall for that Over-Hyped place, this is the Real…read moreDeal. The Pecan Smoked Prime Brisket and Ribs are Phenomenal. Juicey Smoked Turkey and Cheddar Jalapeño Sausage are the Best Around. The Birria Tacos and Consumme are far Better than Most Taquerias. Street Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Quesi Tacos, Habanero Chicken Tacos, etc. are Just Simply Amazing! Sides are Great. Love the Mac & Cheese, Borracho Beans, Coleslaw, Green Spaghetti and Spicy Dirty Rice!! Then there's the Specialty Items. Birria Quesadilla is Fantastic. Get a Side of Consumme! Loaded Potatoes with Butter, Sour Cream, Cheese and any Protein you want. Chopped Brisket, Birria, Sausage, Shrimp, Turkey or any Combo. Their Signature Loaded Brisket, Hot Cheeto Elotes and Birria Ramen are Amazing. If the Dino Beef Rib, Best in NTX, or Baseballs (Cream Cheese and Jalapeño stuffed Chicken Thigh, wrapped in Bacon and Smoked) are on the menu, Get Them!! The Texas Twinkie ( Brisket and Cream Cheese stuffed Jalapeño wrapped in Bacon & Smoked) or Cherry Bomb, same as a Twinkie but with a Habanero are This is TexMex BBQ at its Finest!!

I'm from the Arlington area and I've had a lot of tacos around here, but the birria tacos at 225°…read moreBBQ are legit. The tortillas come out crispy with that perfect little cheese crust, and the meat is super tender and packed with flavor. You can tell they put some real time into cooking it right. The best part is dipping the tacos in the consommé. That broth is rich and smoky and just takes the whole taco to another level. It's messy, but that's how you know it's good. If you're anywhere near Arlington and like birria tacos, you definitely need to try these. I'll 100% be back next time the craving hits.

Arrived around 8:45 of an overcast Sunday. We were probably 20th in line and I would say the line…read morestarted to wrap around 9:30-10. We probably got inside to order around 11:15. While we had a plan going in to ordering, we still overestimated ourselves. We wanted to get a little of a lot of things and definitely would've ordered less. (However, we're proponents of savoring and appreciating the few bites you have - which is hard to quantify when you're ordering by the pound). The pork belly was easily our favorite (a surprise for us); I liked it without the peach glaze and he liked it with. Both sides of the brisket were phenomenal and the smoke ring was thick. Ribs were delicious but by this point we were wishing we split one. The slaw I was initially feeling would be underwhelming but it perfectly cut through the grease and fat of the meat. The potato salad was Dijon forward which I usually wouldn't be a fan of but this was done with balance. The bread. Tangy and chewy and wow a big surprise on how delicious it was. We asked if we could sample the turkey (but ordering turkey wasn't part of our plan) and can honestly say it was the best turkey I've ever had at a BBQ place and they threw in a slice for us. Banana pudding. Get it. I think it's worth the wait in line for sure. Bring a snack, a drink, a book , or game to play and you'll notice the time flying by like we did. (Although we didn't go when the weather was insanely hot or sunny)

*sighs* I said I was gonna gate-keep this from all my friends, but I can't…read more Firstly, we got EXTREMELY lucky with how short our line was. We came at noon on a gloomy Thursday morning and we were able to sit down and eat our food at 1pm. Service was quick! Staff was extremely friendly and hilarious, making the experience a good one from top to bottom. Great job, team. Barbecue was TO DIE for. Some of the best I've had in all of DFW. It's a bold claim, I know, but you've gotta go try it for yourself. Brisket was so tender and melt-in-your-mouth, the jalapeño cheddar sausage was amazing, and the sides were PHENOMENAL. Great mac and cheese. The space is clean, small, and cozy. Would love for more seating for the sake of the line, but I understand the hype and exclusivity appeal. Very southern, very mobile-home, very cool. Well done.

Delicious ribs. Delicious fried okra and tomatoes. There were three of us and we shared the rib…read moredinner and got two extra side plates. Plenty of food.

The tantalizing smell of smoked meat drew me across the Home Depot parking lot to a makeshift tent…read morewhere I was politely greeted by the kindest soul. We ordered a double brisket because they were out of pulled pork, and took it home. We quite enjoyed it, and the bbq sauce was the perfect touch.

Good smoke flavor and very tender, I would eat it every day if I could. Also great service very…read morefriendly.

A hidden gem. When I think BBQ, I think of stores opened for…read moredecades where the wood paneling are stained and soaked with smoke, western decor and usually a stand-alone building looking out of place. So imagine my surprise when I discovered this place, new and part of a strip center. I saw the reviews and decided to try it. I had the 2-meat platter with pulled pork & smoked turkey breast, wife had hot links and sliced brisket. All were good. As a Texan, I'm almost embarrassed to admit I prefer pulled pork over brisket, but both were really good. Hot links were actually spicy. I was surprised. Turkey was really good as well. Not a bad side with our order either. Beans, Cole slaw, Green Beans and Broccoli & Cheese Casserole. All, very good. Wife had the banana pudding and demolished it before I had a chance to try a spoonful. Staff is nice and friendly. Really enjoyed it and will be back.

Nice small food park in Dalworthington Gardens/Central Arlington…read more I just happened by on a Monday but the trucks were in hibernation mode. I came back on early Saturday evening after a nice cooling rain. It was pleasantly not crowded. I got a couple of empanadas from one truck and a couple of smash burgers from another. Both items were delicious. When I go back, I want to try something from the hibachi grill. I got an Oakcliff smashburger and my son enjoyed a Dallas. We loved our burgers. You could tell they were made fresh with chunks of avocado and bacon for me! The empanadas were good if a bit small. The dough pocket could have been premade, so I'll have to try something else from that food truck. That's the beauty and draw of a food truck park as pi your able to try have what you want and still eat together! I hope people come out and give this place a try. Come check it out, they got something for nearly everybody!

Ghost Food Park is one of the best food destinations in Arlington, TX -- and the #1 reason I keep…read morecoming back is Autana, the Venezuelan spot right inside the park. Their arepas are absolutely unreal: crispy on the outside, perfectly soft inside, and packed with incredible flavor. The food park has a great vibe, tons of variety, and the location in Arlington is super central and easy to get to. I've been here with family, with friends, on my own -- always a great experience. If you're looking for Venezuelan food in Arlington or the best arepas in the DFW area, you HAVE to find Autana at Ghost Food Park. Don't miss it!

I came to Dallas to surprise one of my best friends, and before I even arrived, my friends would…read morenot stop talking about the world's greatest baked potato. I honestly thought it was hilarious that they were hyping up a baked potato that much, until I stepped into Rudy's and tasted it for myself. Now I get it. The options are endless, and I can genuinely say I did not try a single bad thing. Everything was so good that I completely forgot to use the barbecue sauce, and that should tell you something. The peppered tenderloin is an absolute must. Moist, flavorful, and mouthwatering, I'm still thinking about it. The baked potato lived up to every bit of the hype and then some. The service was smooth and efficient, with so much space inside that you could find your own little area. The atmosphere is classic Texas barbecue, casual and welcoming. I am genuinely sad that we don't have a Rudy's where I'm from, but I will absolutely be stopping here every single time I'm in Texas. This place is worth all the hype.

Worst Customer Service Experience!! I ordered only brisket…read morefor our main entrée for Thanksgiving. I picked it up on Wednesday and on a Thursday after heating it up as I unwrapped it was a Turkey breast. We were all looking forward to brisket but ate it since it was the only main entrée. I say this because after my experience with the manager Erin, she made me feel we were not suppose to eat it and return it in whole. I called on Friday since they were closed on Thursday. The manager asked me to bring the turkey breast leftovers I had so she could replace it with the brisket. I got upset and explained it's 1/2 gone. She said I understand but you need to bring it. I told her I would be there in 30 mins and hung up. I was in disbelief but still gave them the benefit I thought she needs to see prove. I arrived and the whole situation went horrible on their part. I maintained civil but now I regret it. A young lady acknowledge me and knew who I was. She took my turkey breast leftovers. I waited for awhile and I could see that Erin didn't know how to handle the situation because she involved other employees. I started to feel uncomfortable like all Earles were on me. I maintained my composure. And then Erin and another guy walked over to me, they didn't apologize nor seemed concerned as if they were being inconvenient. They just asked "You have your receipt". I showed it to them from my phone, she took my phone and observed as she expected me to be lying. I told her " I only ordered brisket not sure how they could get this wrong". She just mumbled, handed my phone and they all walked back to the prepping area. Waited for a bit finally she come to the front register and I walked over to her and she says "Was this the only order you had that day". Now I got upset and got loud told her "Yes it was my first and last time I will order from here". She then proceed to explain why the amount of brisket was being given to me. I cutt her off told "Let's just get this over with". I grabbed the bag and told her "I will be calling corporate and giving a review". Mostly I was disappointed and pissed at their behavior. I felt as if I did something wrong. They kept my leftovers, I don't understand that part. An apology goes a long way....sure didn't get one from management.

Was looking for a place to stop and have lunch on the way to DFW airport. Came across this place…read moreand decided to give it a try. I can honestly say we will come back. I enjoyed the pork belly lettuce wrap, which was excellent while my wife and grandson both had burgers which they very much enjoyed. They also had a fantastic draft beer selection. Service was outstanding while we enjoyed the fantastic weather in the very clean outdoor patio area.

We decided to go to The Tipsy Oak prior to a show, and we were so glad that we did…read more Our sever was incredible - upbeat, attentive, and all smiles despite a busy Friday evening. Our food was excellent - tasty with larger than expected portion sizes, and great prices! The Tipsy Oak also features an awesome drink menu with lots of seasonal favorites. And the restaurant atmosphere was super fun. They have a huge patio that wraps around 2/3rds of the restaurant, but if outdoor dining isn't your thing, they have a lively indoor area with plenty of TVs to take in the latest sports action. Highly recommended!