{"id":428868,"date":"2025-12-06T13:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T13:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/428868\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T13:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T13:34:27","slug":"where-to-eat-barbecue-in-dallas-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/428868\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to eat barbecue in Dallas-Fort Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re visiting North Texas for the 2026 World Cup<\/a>, there\u2019s no better way to get to know the region than by sampling its barbecue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dallas-Fort Worth doesn\u2019t follow a single tradition: Its pitmasters borrow from Central Texas, East Texas and even Mexico, creating a diverse landscape of smoke, spices and slow-cooked craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

For visitors who only have a few days between games, these seven BBQ joints offer a reliable sampling of the best of D-FW.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re staying near downtown Dallas, catching a game at Dallas Stadium (the temporary name of AT&T Stadium for the World Cup) or exploring Fort Worth\u2019s cultural districts, North Texas offers top-notch brisket, ribs, sausage, smoked turkey and sides that rival any other barbecue destination in the state. Here\u2019s a list of places to eat barbecue in North Texas. The list is ordered alphabetically.<\/p>\n

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A barbecue plate of brisket, sausage and chicken seen at Smoke’N Ash BBQ in Arlington. Smoke’N Ash BBQ received the distinction of “Recommended” from Michelin.<\/p>\n

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Cattleack Barbeque in Farmers Branch<\/p>\n

Oak and hickory-smoked brisket is the hallmark of this restaurant, an unassuming spot near Galleria Dallas that has been awarded Bib Gourmand status by Michelin<\/a> for its brisket, ribs, house-made sausages and other cuts.<\/p>\n

The most popular sides are the hatch macaroni and cheese and burnt end beans.<\/p>\n

Cattleack Barbeque is located at 13628 Gamma Road, Farmers Branch. cattleackbbq.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Goldee\u2019s Barbecue in Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Goldee\u2019s is one of the most popular places in the state<\/a> to eat brisket, pork ribs and barbecue sides. It\u2019s the kind of place where customers line up early in the morning to be sure they can get a bite of barbecue. Goldee\u2019s is only open a few days a week, and the brisket often sells out quickly, so it\u2019s best to plan your visit in advance. It is one of two North Texas barbecue restaurants recognized as a Bib Gourmand destination by the Michelin Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Goldee\u2019s Barbecue is located at 4645 Dick Price Road, Fort Worth. goldeesbbq.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth<\/p>\n

If you find yourself visiting the more cowboy-esque side of North Texas, you can try the barbecue at another restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide. At Panther City, expect barbecue combined with Tex-Mex. It began as a food truck and has since evolved into a great place to meet up with friends featuring multiple screens and a terrace. It smokes meats over oak wood for over 12 hours, and serves up brisket, ribs, jalape\u00f1o-cheese sausage and brisket tacos. Its street corn with brisket is a dish many consider a must-try.<\/p>\n

Panther City BBQ is located at 201 E. Hattie St., Fort Worth. panthercitybbq.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pecan Lodge in Dallas<\/p>\n

Located in Deep Ellum, one of Dallas\u2019 most iconic neighborhoods, Pecan Lodge fills the area with the aroma of barbecue. The long lines can be intimidating, but the reward is perfectly crusted brisket, smoked ribs and sausage that say to travelers, \u201cYou really are in Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Communal tables offer a great opportunity to chat with locals, and its location is ideal for those who want to explore one of Dallas\u2019 most walkable entertainment districts.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Tom Cruise dined<\/a> at Pecan Lodge before promoting his new Mission: Impossible movie. Among the things he ordered was a honkin\u2019 beef rib, a salty and fatty entree that makes for a great photo because of its giant size.<\/p>\n

Pecan Lodge is located at 2702 Main St., Dallas. pecanlodge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Smoke N\u2019Ash in Arlington<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an innovative way to eat barbecue, you have to go to Smoke N\u2019Ash, which combines barbecue with Ethiopian cuisine. Diners can choose Texan dishes, Ethiopian dishes or a fusion of both.<\/p>\n

The cultural crossover of these dishes is achieved by using imported Ethiopian ingredients to season brisket, ribs or smoked sausages, while serving accompaniments such as injera, the traditional fermented bread of Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

Smoke N\u2019Ash is located very close to the Dallas stadium \u2014 AT&T Stadium \u2014 in Arlington and has also been recommended by the Michelin Guide.<\/p>\n

Smoke N\u2019Ash is located at 5904 S. Cooper St. Suite 110, Arlington. smokenashbbq.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Terry Black\u2019s Barbecue in Dallas<\/p>\n

Terry Black\u2019s offers Austin-style barbecue. The brisket is so tender and the beef ribs are a sight to behold for visitors seeking an authentic Texas experience.<\/p>\n

Its location in Deep Ellum makes it a must-stop for visitors exploring the nightlife before or after the games.<\/p>\n

The restaurant\u2019s dining room is spacious, ideal for families, groups of friends or fans traveling together.<\/p>\n

Terry Black\u2019s Barbecue is located at 3025 Main St., Dallas. terryblacksbbq.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re visiting North Texas for the 2026 World Cup, there\u2019s no better way to get to know…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":335815,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5138],"tags":[5229,7948,26874,63653,1596,24726,125963,990,2105,7371,7372,83453,988,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,21490,105860],"class_list":{"0":"post-428868","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fort-worth","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-arlington","10":"tag-barbecue","11":"tag-bishop-arts","12":"tag-dallas","13":"tag-deep-ellum","14":"tag-farmers-branch","15":"tag-food","16":"tag-food-and-drink","17":"tag-fort-worth","18":"tag-fortworth","19":"tag-michelin-guide","20":"tag-restaurants","21":"tag-texas","22":"tag-tx","23":"tag-united-states","24":"tag-united-states-of-america","25":"tag-unitedstates","26":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","27":"tag-us","28":"tag-usa","29":"tag-world-cup","30":"tag-world-cup-2026"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115672887475742582","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/428868","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=428868"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/428868\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/335815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=428868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=428868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=428868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}