I recommend Texas Jacks hands down. Atmosphere, waitress, food and drinks were outstanding. If Im ever in this area again, I will be making sure this is a must go to again.... read more

Everything went SPECTACULARLY for a very special birthday. Nani and Ramsey planned a perfect party for us. Food-delicious; service-wonderful; Sergio-great and attentive; ambiance in both rooms-perfect. All in all an absolutely amazing evening. We can't thank all of you enough. And all our friends raved about the food!! Texas Jacks hit it out of the park. read more

I ordered a two meat combo (brisket and pulled pork) which came with two sides. I got the string beans with carrots and baked beans. I could definitely tell they take their brisket seriously; the bark was well-formed and the overall taste was great. The pulled pork was just okay in my opinion. They mix the pork with a bit of vinegar so it does have a vinegar-y taste. I think it would be better without it, but it wasn't bad. The string beans with carrots were very buttery and cooked nicely. The baked beans were sweet and had a great flavor to them. It paired very well with the meats. It was $23 for the two meat combo, so a bit pricey for me. The have three homemade BBQ sauces: original, spicy, and Carolina gold. All were runny and tasted mediocre, nothing that stood out. Overall, I'd come back if I was in the area and get the brisket and the sides! read more

They got rid of the collard greens and mashed potatoes. Bring them back! Otherwise, great food and drinks.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday for brunch. All of the Brunch entrées are $15. I appreciate that you can customize your entrées so I got a burrito in a bowl with brisket. They also have the option of pulled chicken if you don't eat pork/beef. The food was good, but not particularly memorable. They also have an original and a spicy (not too spicy in my opinion) sauce to go with the meat on the table, both of which are good! There are a lot of big tables that can accommodate large parties. Street parking was pretty easy in the area. Reservation through OpenTable! read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Burrito (in a bowl) - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Yummy! Very good BBQ, friendly service, clean modern atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The meats were seasoned well.

Great food! The meat is very tender and the servers have been very attentive every time that I've been. The food comes out very fast as well. read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Large Meat Medley Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great bbq! Good quick service and drinks are very well done. Parking sux so plan ahead.

Have been here several times, and really do like it. My only complaint is the parking situation. Then again that's most of Arlington. The beef and pork ribs are both delicious, but the latter one is more tasty. These sticking delicious treats are the definition of yummy. The macaroni and cheese here is divine! I first discovered this at a wedding party, and once again, this has to be the best ever. They have a number of beers and cocktails. Due to a one drink rule of mine, I had a cold one with lunch yesterday, although if an Uber was an option their margaritas are wicked! They have a lot of choices food and booze wise. Service is exceptional here. Always have found the staff friendly. They can also help you whittle down the menu fast, as they definitely must try it quite frequently. If you're in this part of town go here. It's relaxed, fun, and also family friendly. I generally avoid Arlington and DC, as big cities/crowds aren't my thing. Yet this restaurant is, and will be back next month. Thank you for another job well done! read more

Parking is really tough. There is a TINY lot that if you're lucky to get you'll find maybe 10 spaces. The barbecue is pretty good but the prices don't really justify it. The queso is REAL thank god, not just fake cheese and jalapenos. They use real blanco cheese and it's good. Otherwise... eh.. it's just a barbecue place. Not special, unique, or all that impressive. The only thing that bugged me.. and maybe this is cultural.. but when the server would ask my date what she wanted, the server would turn to ME to answer for her. Awk... read more

Seriously bomb BBQ in the DMV! Located in Arlington, Texas Jack's has some seriously delish eats. So, here's what I got: Brisket Eggrolls ($12) - four HUGE pieces that were stuffed with smoked brisket + veggies. It came with this really fantastic jalapeño lime dressing that could've made cardboard taste good, lol. Need to see if I can purchase some to go next time. Classic Caesar ($11) - super fresh and COVERED in parm, just the way I like it! Regular Meat Medley ($67) - honestly, this is a steal for the amount of food you get. My mom and I went to TOWN on this platter, and we still had leftovers for days. It comes with 1/2 lb of brisket, 3 pork spare ribs, 1/2 lb pulled pork, 1 sausage link, a half chicken + TWO sides. Two sides = esquites + crispy Brussels, both DELISH! Highly recommend. Cornbread Muffins (2 for $2.50) - this is a must. For real though. And the honey butter that comes with? Heavenly. Key Lime Pie ($7) - beautiful and not too, too sweet. My mom LOVED this dessert! Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding ($9) - what can I say? I'm a sucker for carbs. This was fantastic, and I can't recommend this enough. Additional thoughts on their BBQ, lol... LOVED their brisket! It was so delicious, but surprisingly, their chicken may have been my favorite?!?! Tough to say, but it was so juicy. If I *had* to pick favorites, I'd say those were my two fave proteins from the meal. Additional notesssss They get packed on weekends so make sure you come early! They have a small parking lot which is convenient when it's not too busy - street parking's available though so that's an option if you prefer. They also have a great happy hour hour at from 4-7pm on weekdays at the bar w/ both food + drink deals read more

Very busy place, but only had to wait about 20 mins for seating and they were very attentive and prompt about clearing and resetting the table. We had the meat sampler for dinner with esquites, which is basically corn, and fries. Both sides were okay but nothing to write home about. The sampler had ribs, chicken, sausage and brisket. The brisket was very good! Sausage was pretty good too. We've had much better ribs and chicken though. If we go back it will just be for the brisket. Service was pretty good. They were pleasant and prompt. No real complaints, was just hoping for better food. It should have been warmer, been much more tender and had some flavor! read more

Absolutely loved Texas Jacks and learning about the history behind the building. It was the DMVs first full operations bbq house. Prior to this it was whities eats bar which I thought was cool! The deviled eggs were heavily stuffed. You could actually taste the Dijon and paprika unlike others I've had. I'm not a huge meat eater but WOW, I'm still dreaming of the brisket burnt ends. They were tender little nuggets of brisket that melted in my mouth. They were coated in the perfect amount of their signature sweet and Smokey bbq sauce that gave it the perfect flavor. For it being my first time trying burnt ends, it'll be a hard one to top. Can't wait to go back and sit on their outdoor patio in the Fall. read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We tried a little bit of everything from this spot while hosting a Texas BBQ night with my boyfriend. We ordered wings, brisket burnt ends, a meat sampler, baked mac and cheese, coleslaw, Mexican street corn, and cornbread muffins. Even though I'm not usually a fan of meat, everything was delicious and generously portioned. The wings were a little dry, but my favorite was definitely the street corn. Securely packaged and overall a great experience. read more

Came for brunch today with a friend. Loved that parking was easy, a definite plus!! We had a reservation and was seated promptly. I got a white peach mimosa that was tasty, small but tasty! The unlimited mimosas would definitely be the go to if everyone at the table got them. I got the barbecue breakfast & it was great. The brisket was tender and moist. The potatoes were seasoned well and tasty. The biscuit surprised me how fluffy it was! The fruit jelly that came with it was perfect!! I also got a side of brussel sprouts which were super yummy!! My friend got the meat sample which he enjoyed. He said the greens were tasty too. After he raved about the sweet tea, I got some too. And it was good!! Loved that the waitress brought a carafe of sweet tea to the table for us. My friend got the apple pie for desert it looked tasty, he said it was decent but wasn't as warm as he'd prefer. Definitely will return to try other items. read more

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This was the first restaurant we went out of our way for during COVID. Called ahead and we did curb side pick up. We pulled up and was on our way home in less than five minutes. The staff was friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The ribs were great, well seasoned and tender . We ordered sides of baked beans and slaw. The beans were savory and flavorful , perfect. The slaw was terrible to my taste buds. I'm more familiar with a creamy slaw and my mouth got a big surprise. I'd go back without hesitation but I won't order the slaw. read more

I highly recommend this place!! The food and service were amazing. Definitely going back and there is a small parking area. read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Wow wow wow. Grest bbq and awesome vibe. We really enjoyed this place. Super cool decor and great bbq. Didn't really like the deviled eggs but otherwise great. read more

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We ate at this restaurant because we were looking for a place near our hotel in Arlington. What a great decision! We started with the '87 cutlass supreme nachos with brisket, and wow. They were delicious. I had the brisket egg rolls ( an app, but I had it as my meal). Fantastic! Packed full of flavor. The Mexican street corn was scrumptious. Hubby had the meat sampler and all was very good! Our server was fantastic, keeping our drinks refilled with a pleasant personality. The ambiance was casual and the place was very clean. this was a great find for dinner. read more

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Brisket burrito is delicious! Best bbq in town. The mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts are also great.

After driving past this place for years, I finally made it for some long overdue barbecue! So did it deliver? Well, it was all delightfully delivered into my belly especially the brisket, wow wow wow! It's so easy to dry out brisket making it so jerky-like and forcing you to eat it directly with water like it's a hotdog eating contest using your neck muscles and all. This craftsmanship on the other hand was everything you could want in a good brisket, it was tender and juicy with loads of smoky flavor all encapsulated in a beautiful crust. Now that I think about it, this may have been the best brisket I've ever had. It didn't even need any sauce and combined so well with the coleslaw. The other highlights were the also tender-juicy pulled pork and the crispy flaked brussels sprouts. I'm a sucker for any type of cornbread so that was also working for me. Mac and cheese on the other hand is always a tough sell for me. I know I'm probably the odd one out here, but I only seem to be impressed when it's really cheesy and there's some sort of complex flavor added to it like jalapeño and bacon with green onions or maybe some truffle lol idk maybe it's just not my thing. The watermelon salad was also a little underwhelming to me, but I think that's because my wife made one the day before that deserved a Michelin star. As for the drinks, I went with the Jack's mule (just because I have this rule about trying anything the restaurant thinks is worthy of putting their name on) and it was pretty solid, but when I saw the old fashioned come out all smoky and full of alcohol, I immediately told myself I'll be back to take my time with that and some brisket. Overall, this place does the important things very right with a cool country-western-feeling setting right there in a happening location. read more

Had a bbq craving and found a spot that has the goods. I stopped by for lunch and they had a wait because the server was backed up. Menu is a one pager so I was ready. She arrived and only asked what I would like to have. Found out from overhearing the other server that there are lunch specials with more appropriate sized meals. The food was stellar so I ignored that fact that I ordered too much food. read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Regular Meat Medley Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Once upon a time I had this amazing BBQ at Texas Jacks and I can't wait to relive it one day and go back! I went here with a few girlfriends after a work conference and to my surprise it was really delicious! I seem to have a eye for good eats so ler my usual I went on yelp and found this spot. A true bbq heaven and they have all the sides and fixins to complete the meat of your choice. They have a little something for everyone but if your vegan this is not the place for you. The smell alone will have you salivating before you order. Try the delicious beverage menu and if your old enough the cocktails are a win! I plan to visit this restaurant the next time I'm back in town on the east coast. read more

How did I miss this? I've dined in and ordered to-go from Texas Jack's many times but how did I miss the Barbecue Burrito? I ordered to-go recently and kept going back and forth between my usual regular meat sampler or to try something new and go for the burrito. So I decided on the burrito and ordered chips and queso to go along with it, and I must say... it was delicious. May God!! I added the brisket as my meat and it was sooooo good. You also get a side with the burrito and I selected the Brussels sprouts which are always great. I think I'll order another burrito this week as my treat. Hands down great food and awesome customer service. #awinisawin read more

I'm sorry, but this BBQ was not good. Everything was collectively dry. I love barbecue brisket and that was most disappointing. Good thing I only got half a pound instead of a full pound. Along with being very dry, it also lacked in flavor. The only decent meat I had was the sausage. For the sides the mac & cheese was decent but the cornbread was dry as well. I'm giving this place two stars because the interior was comfortable and clean and the service was great. read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Margarita 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Food 4/5 The waitstaff at Texas Jack's is incredibly attentive and helpful. We wanted for not. The menu was a little confusing to navigate if you're used to a "meat + 3" southern BBQ. Luckily I was there with regulars and they helped guide me to the best menu offerings. The nachos were delicious with a thick queso that wasn't dripping all over the place. Brisket egg rolls were a favorite as well. I ordered a brisket sandwich - the meat had great flavor but I could have done without the queso and onion rings. The brussels were brussels but the mac and cheese was fantastic! I would revisit and try a different entree. read more

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A pretty solid BBQ in Arlington, I haven't been to a BBQ place just because I always believe BBQ places like Mission BBQ overcharges you based on portion size but you will not be disappointed with Texas Jack's. Due to COVID, they have outdoor seating and it's a nice area to sit outside because it's off a main road in Arlington. I had ordered the Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork Shoulder, collard greens, and the mac & cheese. I would like to say that the collard greens is one of the best sides you can get. It's really filling because it also has pork in it and it has a great taste. The mac and cheese was eh... there are better mac and cheese sides out there so I would skip that next time. The best bang for your buck is the half pound pull pork shoulder. For $9, they give you a great portion and if you get the collard greens with it... oh man that's the best combo for me. The beef brisket was ok for the price - they give you about 6 slices of the beef brisket for the price of $12. The slices are moist, though, I'll give them that. The only reason I give them a 4 star is because I wish they would add some sauce to their meats. I love a BBQ place that adds sauce to the meats instead of us getting sauce on the side. Other than that, I would come back here if I ever get the chance. Better than most BBQ places around the area and for a good price read more

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I've driven past this place for years but never stopped till now. I asked for recommendations and my server told me about their brisket, but I went with the BBQ burrito. It was a nice combo of crunchiness and some spice; I'd go for it again. They have a lot of outdoor space so social distancing doesn't seem to be an issue. read more

Texas Jack's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bbq brisket and chicken was a bit dry for my taste but the drinks were good and the sides were great. Nothing to rage about read more

Every single time we've come here we haven't been disappointed! The food is amazing, smoky, juicy and tender. You can tell love is put into all their food. The atmosphere is great, plenty of light, great decor. Very inviting! Now onto the drinks,we've never had/tried a drink here we didn't like! Mac is a great bartender, attentive, funny and she doesn't skimp on liquor! It's really the best of both worlds: great food, great drinks. If you're looking for an affordable, tasty and welcoming spot, look no further than Texas Jack's! read more

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Texas who? Please take Texas off the building now! Don't ever disrespect the great state of Texas with the clam to be BBQ. As a former texan and a southern boy born and raised in nc your bbq don't come close to either. I even used Mac's speed shop bbq sauce which is the best bbq spot in nc to make the bs we were served better! The fact you thought you had the best bbq and you thought you could put Texas in front of it. Has got to be the biggest cap on earth! How did you even get 4 stars. Oh yea cause no one here knows real bbq. I should've read the reviews before ordering because the people that gave bad reviews on the food were ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! Your burnt ends were just that burnt and dry. Burnt ends are supposed to be bbq candy. How did you mess up ribs? The greens lord help no one with soul was cooking them. And I'm sure not even cleaning them! Brisket was the driest thing I've ever had in life. This bbq was so bad I would rather have famous Dave's. And that's saying a lot. Because famous Dave's has mid bbq at best. Please SAVE YOUR MONEY! read more

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Egg roll me DAILY!!! My Lord these things are so so so yummy! The meats were amazing too cause I didn't need the BBQ sauce that they put on the side!!! The Mac and collards were okay, but the corn bread was spot on!!! I now have a BBQ spot for when I need that itch scratched. The hostess was very helpful in recommending what I should get, the place was pretty empty so my order came out relatively quick. I almost went back the next day for the egg rolls but I refrained lol. Wonderful food, would love to bring my family back to enjoy together!!! read more

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I'm not a big BBQ fan, but I ended up really enjoying the food here. I liked that various sauces were available and bottles were clean (not gross like at many other BBQ places ) and on the more petite side. I sat at the bar so service access was pretty quick. Spicy margarita was also on point! read more