Absolutely love this place! We went for the birria Nachos (weekend special menu item) but they had…read morealready sold out... a little sad but soon got over it but our food was !!!! We ordered the el jefe plate and share it between us two and still had some leftovers . I also ordered a birria taco it it was my favorite thing I ate. I tried French fries- yummm and he had the potato salad as a side. Just look at photo and you will see the greatness! Service was fast which is good bcs the line was long and not-so-fast! We ate inside and it was nice and cool the room with the long communal table. I would say they need to be on tables to wipe them down before the next people sit down, maybe figure some fly control & clean up/ touch up paint the walls in that front room. Will not keep me away... but would def improve the experience. This is my favorite BBQ... not just in Arlington, but anywhere. I asked my husband to take me on a date to Loma (their newest restaurant) on Friday evening! So excited to try it!!

First of all food was really waiting in line. Came in to get Togo order…read more We ordered Hefe meal that was kinda a sampler platter and 2 sides fo my daughter and son in law. Then me and my wife ordered an order of burnt ends and a cornbread and brisket side dish. When we got home they had, I had assumed that the burnt ends that we ordered was missing but we, after eating some of the burnt that were packaged in the aluminum pan because we thought they were ours, they realized that they had put ours and theirs together. They should separate when one order has and not add another order to that portion. Separate those orders. Anyway just kinda makes it look like we got shorted and as the price of you Hefe is 54$ it should stand alone in it packaging and no mix other orders together. Again the food was great but I feel like I got burnt of the burnt ends portion especially sharing with everyone vs have our own to eat.... Let down! Excuse any grammar issues please.

amazing! Great service, and food was incredible. Really loved the awaze brisket and fried okra.read more

Oh my goodness! The food , Atmosphere, Porsche and Kira were amazing! Great customer service! We…read morewill be back real soon! And we will tell everyone!!!

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!!

You walking and it's like bar / pool hall. You walk up to the counter to order. They give you a…read morenumber and wait for you food the have lots of tables and you can sit at the bar if you want. It made me think of a cheers bar where everyone knows your name. Ok now let's get to the food. So I forgot a picture of my food but I had the brisket and burnt pork belly ends. The brisket was so tender it was falling apart when you grabbed it. The pork belly was perfect they were a little nugget of deliciousness. The brisket melted like butter. The ribs had a nice bite to them. The birria taco my son said they are in his top 3 and he always gets birria tacos. They sides are ok the elote was delicious the Mac and cheese was ok and the beans were good but we must have gotten the new batch it needed a little bit more cooking. Can't wait to go back. If in Arlington this is one you will want to stop at.

Back in Arlington, Texas & back at David's Barbecue, best damn ribs & brisket in town. Been here…read moretwice so far; this Yankee traces fifteen hundred miles from CT for dinner at David's; always a fantastic meal! Good parking, clean rest rooms & Dairy Queen ice cream for dessert. Winner all the way around!

The service is great the people friendly, easy to get to, and a drive through window…read more I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the brisket is pretty tasteless, I am not sure about the reviews on this place, as most brisket has a Smokey flavor along with some type of spices, this didn't even have salt. I think if just a little effort in putting a meat rub on the brisket and figuring out how to have smoked flavor this place would be a knockout.

Go. Show up early. Wait. Order lots of food. Don't forget dessert. It's all worth it…read more... Hands down, the best barbecue experience I've ever had. I was born and raised in Texas, so I've had my fair share of barbecue, but Goldee's takes it to another level. I recently moved away from Texas, and for my last weekend in town, all I wanted was one more great Texas barbecue experience. A few friends and I decided on Goldie's on a Saturday, and knowing it can get busy, we committed to the full experience. We showed up around 8:30 a.m. with lawn chairs, a cooler of drinks, and some games, and turned the wait into a tailgate. Right before they opened, a staff member came outside and walked everyone through the menu and ordering process. She explained the regular menu items and the specials they were featuring that day, which was helpful when it came time to decide what to order. And as a group of six, we ordered a lot. Honestly, that's the way to do barbecue: get a little bit of everything or, in our case, a lot of everything. The sliced brisket was fantastic, the pork spare ribs were excellent, and the pork belly was incredible. The pork belly was probably the biggest surprise for me because I've never considered myself a huge pork belly fan, but Goldee's may have completely changed my mind. The jalapeño sausage was also delicious. They were featuring Brahman that day, which was similar to brisket, and that was another standout. We also got a beef rib, which was, of course, fantastic. For sides, we had the mac and cheese and pork hash, and both were excellent. And then there's the banana pudding. I love banana pudding, and I genuinely don't think you can leave Goldee's without ordering it. Even a couple of the guys with us who aren't big dessert or sweets people were raving about it. From the food to the staff to the entire experience of hanging out with friends and tailgating before opening, Goldee's was everything I wanted for my last Texas barbecue stop. If you're serious about barbecue, Goldee's needs to be on your list.

Update: As of July 2026, brisket increased to $42/lb, pork ribs up to $34/lb, turkey down to…read more$32/lb, pork belly up to $34/lb, sausage is sold by the pound (one link is ~$8). Rating: 10/10 Date Visited: 5/10/2025 I ordered the Brisket ($36/lb), Pork Ribs ($30/lb), Pork Belly ($30/lb), Turkey ($39/lb), Jalapeño Cheese Sausage ($7), Bread Budding ($7), and Banana Pudding ($7). This place is AMAZING, it's the best BBQ I've had in my life (I lived in Texas for 20+ years). All the meats were amazing. The pork rib was the best thing, so tender and juicy. The pork belly was a huge surprise - it's so good too. The turkey was one of the most moist turkey I've ever had my entire life. The sausage was cheesy and juicy, one of the best ones I've had. The brisket was solid too, but surprisingly my least favorite of all the meat I ordered. The desserts were decent, but I don't think I would order that again. Would 100% come back and it's definitely worth the 2-3 hour wait. I would recommend coming early at 8 or 9 AM to wait in line and avoid the food selling out (which happens as the day goes on - pretty much everything is sold out by 1 PM).

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.

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.

This was some of the worst bbq I've ever had. I was so excited to go to eat bbq as soon as I got to…read moreTexas and I was sooooo disappointed. Everything was bland and overcooked. I literally had pork ribs that were jerky. Also, all the bbq sauces we were offered didnt help the situation. Sides were all undesirable. Wish I would've walked back out instead of ordering. Smh

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!

Food trucks in my part of Arlington ... yes please! Bbq,…read moremangada, hibachi, birria, seafood, tacos, and Indian food. My son got an ad on insta and here we are! Outside seating, country music , and whatever food you choose! My brisket was great:) and from the looks on his face his food was amazing! I asked my son what he liked about being here and his answer was perfect... "variety and lots of food where other people had to cook it" lol... enjoy

OMG, their food is so good!! Let me back up…read more Wanted some bbq and was on my way home from work. I had not been by here in a few years and wanted to try it again. I have wanted really good bbq for months and so many places in the metroplex just do not have good bbq anymore and are way over-priced for mediocrity. Rudy's has renewed my faith in a good bbq restaurant!!! The employees were all so nice and knowledgeable about everything on the menu, which is rare with that age group (20-30). I also love it when a bbq restaurant smells wonderful and is clean-no sauces on the table, no pickle or onion juice anywhere, no random meat or bread pieces laying on tables, etc So good! So good!!! (Bringing it back-again!!!!) I ordered two jumbo 2-meat potatoes with brisket and turkey, as well as, two chopped brisket sandwiches. Didn't know what my family wanted so I got what I knew that they'd eat. For sides, I purchased to potato salads and a pint of Rudy's Beans. On the way out, I also grabbed some pickles and sweet peppers. I'm fat full and have coined them as my favorite bbq place now!!! Will definitely be back!

I asked specifically for no fat Usually when I ask for no…read morefat I get the dried tough meat so I asked can we made sure no fat and it's tender not dried out I was the only one in there and they can't get it right