*sighs* I said I was gonna gate-keep this from all my friends, but I can't. 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. read more

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I was in Dallas for the Electric Callboy concert and I knew I had to try Goldee's since it wasn't far away. It was a cold and rainy day in the middle of April. I assumed that the line would be smaller because of that. I was wrong. I got there at about 9:30 am. The line was still long. I stayed and I finally got inside the building around 12pm. I got a pound and a half of brisket,half a pound of pork belly,one pork rib and three sausage links. The hot link,the jalapeño cheese and the regular sausage. The brisket was amazing. The pork belly was pretty good as well. The sausages and the pork rib were just okay in my opinion. They gave me the hot link sausage for free. The line moved fairly quickly and the employees were very friendly. They seemed happy to work there. It was a great experience,but I will have to admit something important. I'm a bbq connoisseur and I am coming to the conclusion that waiting for hours for great bbq isn't worth it anymore. Goldee's BBQ was good. I would suggest finding a place in the city that you live in that has good bbq and skip waiting in long lines for hours. Places like Goldee's are a one and done or a once every few years or so. By the way,all the food I got totaled with tip $150. The money and your time makes it not worth it in my opinion. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - It's Brisket,Sausages,Pork Belly and one Pork Rib. I got a side of beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Best BBQ in DFW! Arrived on a Friday at 10:55am and had to wait just over 2 hours in line. The team serving the food was super nice & encouraging. They did run out of several things before we made it to the counter, so get here early if you want something specific! There are 8 tables with old rustic decor & you typically are sharing a table unless you have a 4 person party. Got a little of everything, with standouts being everything. Specially liked the pork belly, ribs, and banana pudding (with no banana chunks & cinnamon crunchies instead). read more

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checked out Goldee's Barbecue on a Saturday around 12:05 p.m., and there was definitely a line, but not as bad as I expected. It wrapped a bit around the building, and seeing stacks of camping chairs told me people had been there early. Still, we got through the line and had food in about an hour. Quick tip, I saw someone on Reddit suggest getting there around 1:30 p.m., and honestly that is the move. By the time we were seated, the line had dropped to just a few people, and when we left around 2 p.m., there was no line at all. We even walked right back up to grab merch with zero wait. They still had almost everything too, only the mac and cheese was sold out. Now the food was absolutely worth it. Our full spread was about $84, which felt super reasonable for the quality and amount. Brisket was insanely tender and moist, it just melts. Pork belly was the star for me, rich and juicy, and paired with this light almost jam like sauce that cuts the fat perfectly. The jalapeño cheese sausage was probably the best I have ever had. The Lao sausage was super fragrant with lemongrass and garlic, really unique and flavorful. They also give you sticky rice, which was so good, and free water bottles. They even threw in a free sausage for us, which was a really nice touch. Overall everything was dialed in, from the food to the experience. I would 100 percent come back. Just time it right and you can skip the long wait. read more

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I wish I could rate this place 5 stars to the moon. It's the best bbq you can find in the DFW area! Easy to find parking but it's a long wait and you will want to get here incredibly early. We showed up an hour before opening and waiting for 2.5 hours. Sunscreen, umbrella, bring them! There are seats in case you want to sit down. I had Banana pudding - I'm so proud of them I loved the crumby parts. I got 3! Brisket baked beans were fantastic, no mistakes were had here. Lemon kale slaw salad - I desperately needed a salad with all the meat I got, haha! I wish I got a second one cuz that was sooo refreshing. Brisket - moist, smoky, salt and pepper, and the meat was soft enough to melt in your mouth. They nailed the brisket to be the best it can be! The "avashar" sausage - pork lamb beef with chives garlic mustard seeds nutmeg. This is a new(?) specialty sausage was a hole run with the variety of flavors melting with the fat. Jalapeno cheddar sausage (Tillamook cheese) - I'm biased I always go for a jalapeno cheddar sausage and I love it. House sausage - mustard seed, garlic, black pepper also delivered. I didn't expect to always want mustard seed in my sausage after this! Overall, I come back here for special occasions for friends visiting since it's a long wait. I love the sausages the most and their sweets. The rest are the best versions of themselves and I praise them for the outstanding bbq! Eat here in a cute cabin like home. read more

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If you are in DFW area, this is something you have to experience at least once. We took a Friday off work , set our alarms, and got in line around 7:45 AM. We brought folding chairs and a cooler with adult beverages. The set up is actually well thought out with portable toilets and a hand washing station so you're comfortable while you wait. While in line, we met BBQ lovers from all over. The closer you are to the front, the better the show. You get a front row view of those massive smokers, watching them tend the fire and add wood and load in the meats. It's BBQ theater! Around 11 AM, someone comes out and explains what's on the menu that day. This is when you should lock in your order. I'll explain why later. They lead in small groups at a time, which is honestly genius. It keeps things moving while giving people time to order and find a seat in the small dining area. When you walk in, it all hits you. The smell, the energy, the sound of butcher paper being unwrapped. It is a full on sensory overload. My mouth is watering, my brain was trying to keep up, and suddenly remembering my order felt like high high-pressure!! Here's how it works, you tell one person your order, they shouted down the line eventually to the cashier and everything moves fast. We thought we had it together, but in the chaos, we got charged for four ribs we never received. Lesson learned, know your order and check your tray. What we did get was incredible that included a massive Dino rib, slices of brisket, two kinds of sausage, turkey and several sides. The mac & cheese is a must. Plus they include plenty of their homemade white bread. I won't ruin it by saying more about the food. Let's just say that there is a reason they earned a Michelin star. This wasn't just a meal, it was a whole experience. read more

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I've been hearing about Goldee's for years! The keep getting called "the best barbecue in Texas," "maybe the best anywhere." I've made excuses, missed chances, and built it up in my head to a level that almost felt impossible to live up to. Today, I finally made the trip. And somehow, it still exceeded every expectation. I'll admit, I'm not someone who hands out 4- or 5-star reviews easily. I tend to nitpick. I look for flaws. But let me be clear upfront: this is not just the best barbecue I've ever had and it might be the best food I've had, period. I showed up about two hours before opening on Easter Sunday and was shocked to find the line relatively short, around 15 people ahead of me. The atmosphere alone was worth the wait. The pit crew was already outside working the smokers, chatting with guests, and setting the tone. Everyone, staff and customers alike made the time fly by. Once doors opened, I was ordering within about 15 minutes. Now, the food. The brisket was unreal. A perfect bark, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and so juicy it almost didn't make sense. The flavor was deep, balanced, and unforgettable. The house special sausage? Easily the best sausage I've ever had. Snappy casing, rich seasoning, and just an incredible depth of flavor. The pork belly and turkey were just as impressive both insanely juicy and cooked to absolute perfection. It's rare to see that level of consistency across every meat, but Goldee's delivers. Sides are often an afterthought at barbecue joint, but not here. The mac & cheese was rich and perfectly cooked. The potato salad was exactly what you want it to be, dialed in with no shortcuts. The kale salad added a fresh, flavorful contrast, and the housemade bread tied everything together beautifully. The only minor hiccup: my pulled pork and potato salad were initially missing from my tray. But as soon as I mentioned it, the staff corrected it immediately no hassle, no attitude, just great service. At this level of quality, that's barely a footnote. Goldee's isn't just living up to the hype, it's redefining it. I genuinely don't know how barbecue gets better than this. Five stars, without hesitation. read more

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As a visitor who has heard about the hype of Goldees, I read up on the reviews beforehand and prepared as much as I can with the two hour wait. Our group got there at 8 AM (just in case) and they provide chairs for folks to sit. They open at 11 AM but we were already 10th in line when we got there. Parking fills up so expect to walk further the later your arrival time. Porta potties are available to use as you wait. They are also only open from 11 AM to 3 PM (or until sold out) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! Depending on the time of year, it could get chilly so bring a jacket or something to wrap yourself around. As we were waiting, we could smell the barbecue smoke and that only made the anticipation build even more. This place is truly a transformative food moment. The hype is deserved! While turkey may not have been the intended star of the show, it was for me. It was tender and melted in my mouth. Our group got a little bit of everything from the brisket to the pork belly to the ribs. The pickled onions with the pork belly is just chef's kiss and I usually don't add sauce to the meat because I'm a purist that thinks meat should hold its own. Now, I understand how sauce could enhance and bring out the flavors of the meat and be sweet at the same time! If there is one thing I may pass up on the next time, it's the sausage. I would also probably get more pork belly and more turkey. The ribs were okay but not as mind blowing as the other two. I was generally so happy eating that I could sleep then and there from pure bliss. Service was incredible. They went above and beyond for us and took photos. The banter is truly indicative of that Southern hospitality where everyone feels like family and they helped us pack everything up to go because there was no way we could finish. To go containers are available and no separate checks so plan this out beforehand if you have a larger party. read more

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I'll give it a five stars because everything was great. They ran out of a few items by the time we reached of them. The people working there were so friendly so great to give us some updates of what's left on the menu. The the staff was awesome. I would like to come here again, but my family that I came with said it's a one and done for them. They would rather go to Daynes combined at all because I do love Daynes Bbq. Send it outside they give you chairs so you can sit in line. They also provide water and sometimes beer. Just be careful when the wind picks up the dust from the parking lot I'm straight at you. Small seating area inside a little bit on the outside. All in all great experience. Thanks for all who keep this establishment running beautiful place great barbecue. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - It's real... 3 hrs later lol - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Ok I heard some people complaining about the two hour wait. Well, all I can say is pack a little cooler, bring a chair and sit your butt in that chair because when that two hour wait is up you are going to be amazed at how good this food really is. Look folks this gig has a Michelin star attached to it, and for those of you who don't know what that is look it up and you can see it's a big deal. This barbecue is well worth the wait. Next time I'm in Fort Worth I know I'm coming here again. And I will be prepared for a two hour wait and you should too! Also be prepared for the food explosion that is going to blow your mind away. In plain talk this place is just YUMMY! Come here and eat to your heart's content and your stomach will thank you! So will your brain. You'll be happy, and after all, don't you want to be happy! Come here and get it done. In health and happiness! Cheers! read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Ribs, ribs and brisket Mac n cheese n potato salad! - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I've been saving my "this is the best BBQ I've ever had" for this moment. I've tried so many spots in Texas and none of them truly wowed me and I was told that I probably " Don't even like BBQ". But this one... was SO damn good. The sides were a 100/10, and I loved that they were unique instead of the typical BBQ sides. The cheesy grits were awesome! The brisket was incredibly tender and melted in your mouth, and the sausage was packed with flavor. To top it all off, we had the banana pudding, which left me speechless and wanting more I definitely recommend coming here if you want some damn good BBQ. I also want to add that I don't like to overuse compliments when it comes to food unless I truly mean it. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Brisket, chipotle sausage, jalapeño cheddar sausage, cheesy grits, potato salad and Banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I've eaten at a lot of Texas barbecue joints and Goldee's is in my top tier! I was worried it would be overhyped after getting number 1 on the Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints list in 2021 but it still blew me away! Highly recommend getting a full spread to try all their offerings... especially after waiting in line (which is totally worth it by the way). FAST FACTS: * Parking - decent size lot in front of the building with free parking * Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (or sold out) * Porta potties available to use while waiting in line * Cooler with free water (and sometimes beer) available while waiting in line * Assorted lawn chairs available to sit in while waiting in line (but many are broken so you might want to bring your own) * Order meats first and sides and desserts * No separate checks * Sauce is available on the tables * To-go containers available to pack up leftovers We arrived around 8:00 am (3 hours before opening) on a Saturday morning and were about 15th in line. We were in the door ordering 5 minutes after opening and were seated at a table with our food by 11:10 am. SERVICE - The workers are all super pleasant and friendly! They make conversation with you while taking your order and preparing the food. There's also a worker helping you find a table and clearing trays as groups finish. Couldn't ask for anything else! PRICING - The total was $79.57.11 after tax ($6.07) but before tip for 1/2 pound of brisket ($18), 1/4 pound of pork ribs ($7.50), 1/4 pound of turkey ($7.50), 1/4 pound of pork belly ($7.50), 2 sausages ($7 each), 2 small sides ($6 each), and a bread pudding ($7). House made bread, pickles, onions, and sauce are complimentary. The pricing is right in line with other barbecue places in Texas and is reasonable considering the quality of food you get. BRISKET (10/10) - This is some of my favorite brisket in Texas (along with Franklin's and Interstellar)... it's incredibly juicy, it's seasoned well with salt and pepper, the bark is flavorful without being overpowering, and the smoke ring is visible. They give you a mixture of lean and moist/fatty unlike some places where you can request one or the other or both but it keeps it so everyone can enjoy all the cuts which is fair. PORK RIBS (9/10) - Again, these were amazing! They're tender but don't completely fall off the bone which is exactly what I like. They're seasoned well and they only charged us for 1/4 pound even though the 2 ribs were slightly over. TURKEY (8/10) - Turkey is never going to be the star of the show at a BBQ place (nor should it be) but this was delicious for being turkey! It was juicy and had a nice smokey flavor to it. PORK BELLY (8/10) - Better than most BBQ places but not my favorite I've ever had... It's served in thick slices and is very fatty and salty but that's to be expected with pork belly. However, the glaze that's served on the side for dipping is phenomenal and adds a delicious sweetness! SAUSAGE (9/10) - Both the house sausage and the jalapeño cheese sausage are phenomenal! The pork casing has a nice snap to it and the texture of the meat inside is ideal... you can tell it's made in house. POTATO SALAD (8/10) - It's a basic potato salad but done right. It's a more mustard-forward potato salad with a good mixture of bigger potato chunks and mashed bits. CHEESY GRITS (8/10) - I love grits and these were pretty great! They're cheesy as described and had the perfect texture for grits. I almost wish there was another flavor added in like jalapeños or something with a little spice but these were still grits done right. BREAD PUDDING (9/10) - It has their house made bread which is so soft and delicious! It's gooey and has the perfect level of sweetness which is a great compliment after all the salty and savory meats! BREAD, PICKLES, ONIONS, AND SAUCE (8/10) - The bread is made in house and is soft and delicious! The pickles and onions are good but obviously don't steal the show. The BBQ sauce has the perfect balance of vinegar, sweet, and smoke. This was my first time at Goldee's and I'm happy to report that it's 100% worth the hype! If you are a BBQ snob and haven't been to Goldee's, you're missing out. In my opinion, they do the basics right... there isn't anything super innovative or unique (although the house made bread is a nice touch) but they nail it across the board with all of the meats and sides. Nothing was disappointing, the pricing is reasonable, and the service was impeccable. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! read more

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Look, I'd love to say "Don't wait in this crazy line; you can get good Texas BBQ at other spots anywhere," but unfortunately Goldee's completely blew my sky high expectations away even after I hyped it up in my brain for months and stood in line for 2 hours. Popped in line with some friends on a Friday morning just before 10:30 AM and was honestly pretty worried that they might sell out of items, but we got inside to order just around 12:30 PM with everything still available. I will say that they ran out of beef ribs just 2 people behind us, but hopefully that's a helpful data point for non-morning folks trying to plan their visits. My friends and I tried pretty much everything on their menu and it's literally all amazing. Beef rib and brisket just melt in your mouth and super smokey. Pork belly with the pickled onions is possibly the best bite I've ever had in my entire life. Their turkey (seriously?? turkey??) is so juicy and flavorful, I would swear on my life they replaced it with ham. I'm a BBQ sauce hater and even their sauce blew me away - perfect balance of tangy and a little sweet. The pork ribs, sausages, and banana pudding were also great, but just a rung below, so if you have to skip something I'd pass on those. Service is also incredible, which is no easy feat with an endless line out the door. When you finally get to the front, they give you burnt ends as a little thank you for waiting and after of a bit of banter, they even gave us extra pork ribs and sausage on the house! This is now just a crazy obnoxious review, but I genuinely dream about the food here and I can't wait to be back. 10 stars. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Literally everything on their menu - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The number one Texas BBQ, does it live up to the hype? Goldee's only open 3 days a week and people show up early to line up for their Texas classics! I got there around 9am and the line was already wrapped around twice. They provide water and chairs so you're not dehydrated under the sun. They take care of their customers and I waited roughly 2&half hours. The menu is simple -- nothing fancy, nothing extra, just pure Texas classics done right. And if you're lucky enough to come on a Sunday, do not skip the bread pudding. It's a must-order and it disappears fast. Love the vibes here and the food and especially their bread pudding. I still miss it till this day. But would I wait again? Probably not because I was only in Dallas for 48 hours. If I had more time, then I would come back. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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It's a good spot with decent bbq--a solid 3.5. We came an hour before opening and there was easily 100+ people in front of us. Not an issue--I'm no stranger to waiting in line for good bbq (it's the Texas way). They have coolers filled with water so it doesn't make the wait too bad. Ended up waiting a total of 3 hours--that being said, I don't know if I'd necessarily wait that long again. Ordered 1lb of brisket, 1lb pork ribs, 2 different links of sausage, banana pudding, bread pudding (Sundays only), and cheesy grits. All good--but nothing that made go "wow! That was worth the wait." Was sad to find out that the Lao sausage was just a special/April timeframe cuz that's really was what made us want to try this place out. Unfortunately some items I wanted to try were sold out JUST as we got to the front of the line (pork belly, brisket beans) but not a big deal. The major downside for me was you can't choose the type of brisket you want. I'm not a huge lean brisket girlie and we ended up getting only 1 slice of the fatty and the rest was lean. If you live close by/got relatives who want to try it--I'd see the appeal of coming. Otherwise, Texas has so many great BBQ places that you don't need to go out of your way for a place that requires such a long wait time. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We waited in line for hours on a Friday to try Goldee's. I think it was actually the Fourth of July. It was hot outside, I was pregnant, and I had just found out I have gestational diabetes, but we were in Fort Worth during Goldee's hours of operation and we had really wanted to try it, so there we were. This kind of super long wait to try a restaurant is never fun but Goldee's tried to make it a bit less uncomfortable by providing folding chairs, free water, and I think they also might've had free beer. We made it to the front of the line and saw that the ordering process is quite slow. If Goldee's is at all interested in investing in becoming more efficient, I would start here. Anyway, we were able to place our order and find some seating inside. The BBQ was good, but for my husband and me, it did not justify the long wait. While I enjoyed everything, nothing especially stood out as like life changing. We normally go to Hutchins and we felt like our BBQ itch can be scratched just fine by continuing to go to Hutchins. I really should have written this review sooner but I think we liked the brisket a lot, the turkey and the ribs were decent, and we didn't love the sausage. The one thing that I enjoyed more than I anticipated was the kale slaw. It provided a nice refreshing contrast to the rich meats. The beans were not my favorite. I'm really glad we tried this place while we could (I can't imagine waiting that long with our 2 month old), but we are not up for that wait again. If we like happened to be in the area and swung by and there was no wait, we'd be happy to eat at Goldee's again, but I won't be signing up for that long wait anytime soon. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Make sure to get there EARLY! Especially on a weekend..weekend might be best to get there by 8a. Got there at 930 and line was already at LEAST 85+ppl. Hoping it moves fast and they don't run out of things... Right at 11...the line moved SUPER fast..specially because people had tables set up in the line...there were 2 tables when I was there, plenty ppl drinking beer and 1 fam workin on a handle of Tito's. Yup...3hrs in and STILL not inside yet . Got in just over 3hrs. Now for the food: Pork ribs...DELICIOUS! Beautiful smoke ring, great tasting rub, fall off the bone. Yum..they're super nice here and gave a bunch of extra. Got the kale slaw..pretty friggin good! I would definitely order it again. It's not KFC but it's REALLY good! Got to start a new brisket so they gave me the ends. You can't go wrong with brisket OR ends...sooooo juicy and flavorful. Definitely some of the best so far! The lean brisket is good, tender...REALLY good with sauce they give IF u like a little sweet. The fatty brisket is so juicy and just falls apart..amazing smoke rings. The pork belly...very good and tender. I swear, if I had a bigger stomach or this was my last stop before headin home there would be SO much brought back on the plane! They make their own made bread and I gotta say it's pretty good. WOW! Banana pudding...#1 so far!!! IF u don't like sweet...u shouldn't get it. Haha All together...DEF top 3! Sad to say I tried 12 places on this trip and ONLY 3 knocked my socks off! Can't wait to come back, definitely worth the wai read more

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The best BBQ I've had in my life.. Had to check out the infamous Goldee's while visiting Dallas for a wedding. We went on a Friday around lunchtime and there was a queue that took about 30 min. There are folding camp chairs if you want to sit and a cooler with free water bottles while you wait! By the time it was our turn to order, they had sold out of the beef ribs. Luckily they had brisket left, but said they were going to be selling out soon. We ordered the Brisket (so juicy and tender), the Pork Ribs (delicious dry rub), and a Jalapeno Cheese Sausage link. For sides, we went for the Brisket Beans and the South Carolina Pork Hash. Came with complimentary brioche bread slices made in-house. Everything was delicious but the standout was definitely the brisket, as expected. The staff were all so friendly and just had good vibes all-around. A must visit in DFW! read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

It was raining so we thought we might finally get to try this. There were 26 people in line in front of us so we decided to wait and see. It was 1:30 pm (closes at 3 pm). They said they were out of sliced brisket, mac n cheese and pork ribs. So, we decided to try the chopped brisket (fair), pulled pork (average), spicy sausage (average), bread (average), potato salad (average), beans (good), and banana pudding (not one banana (average). I would not stand in that line again; not worth the hype! Jambos or Rudys is just as good if not better; without the wait. Plus for one pound and a half of meat, side of beans, potatoes salad and 2 small puddings it was $91.00. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Chopped brisket, pulled pork, spicy sausage potato salad, beans, banana pudding. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Worth the wait! Make it fun...we sure did. They have lawn chairs outside, bring a cooler with your favorite beverage and socialize. That's what we did. I can say that I have never had brisket like this in my life! Everything was out of this world. The bread is soooooo good. I'm no fan of tradition baked beans with bbq. These are more like chili and I definitely recommend trying them especially since they are so unique. And the warm bread pudding was a great finisher. We contemplated waiting and I'm so glad we did. read more

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I've been wanting to try Goldee's ever since my cousin from Chicago told me about seeing it featured on a show as a Michelin-rated Bib Gourmand awardee. Then my coworker said it was the best barbecue she's ever had--so I knew I had to go. We arrived two hours before opening, and there were already about 50 people ahead of us. After the doors opened, it took another 30 minutes to get inside and order, but it was absolutely worth every minute. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. We ordered a little bit of everything--beef ribs, pork ribs, brisket, pork belly, house sausage, and smoked turkey. My favorites were the beef ribs, pork ribs, and pork belly--incredibly juicy, tender, and so flavorful that you don't even need sauce. For sides, my husband loved the brisket beans, while I really enjoyed the lemon kale slaw. The cheesy grits were good, though not my favorite. Whatever you do, don't skip dessert--both the banana pudding and bread pudding are to die for. Oh, and they make their own bread, which is also fantastic. Overall, definitely worth the wait. I'd 100% come back and bring family and friends from out of town to experience this piece of barbecue heaven. read more

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When you have the opportunity to try a title contender, you take that opportunity, even if you wake up exhausted the day after a wedding and have to head back home. In the hopeful state of arriving to Goldee's at least 30 minutes before open, my cousins, my girlfriend, and I agreed to an early morning routine. There was no way we could fail! Some of us arrived 30 minutes after Goldee's opened and the others almost an hour after. After being used to these endeavors, we weren't afraid to wait, but we were all seated with our food by 1:30 pm that Sunday. They had only run out of beef ribs and their famed Sunday-exclusive bread pudding. Shame! In line, Goldee's provides tons of complimentary water and lawn chairs to sit in as you wait, and the line moves in waves, allowing the door to only open for a select group at a time instead of all at once. It's like a group getting onto a Disney ride 12 at a time. Once you're inside, you're amazed by the space they're working with. It's practically the size of a portable classroom. There is some outdoor seating, but the indoor space is tiny. The food is served to you down the line, and everyone working there is super attentive and friendly. I ordered a little bit of everything, and I'll talk about it one at a time: Bread: My friend Andrew said this when I sent him a picture of my tray: "Their bread is the most underrated thing on that tray. You don't realize how far homemade bread goes until you try it." He's not wrong. The bread is special. It's fluffy and clearly in a league of its own compared to most other BBQ joints. I'd personally buy a loaf to take home with me. Brisket: Juicy and heavenly. Goldee's gives you half fat and half lean for whatever amount you order, and both are fantastic. It's up there with some of the best brisket I've had so far on this BBQ journey. Pork Ribs: These suckers are glazed to a point that they're shiny and fall off the bone like they were never attached in the first place. Again, some of the best ribs I've had on this BBQ journey. They're fantastic. Chipotle Sausage Link: Their specialty sausage of the week, I fear, was maybe too seasoned. With tastes of garlic, cumin, chipotle, paprika, oregano, coriander, and more, it was just a little too much trying to work together, so it lost itself. However, it was very juicy and well-smoked. I just wasn't impressed with its flavors. Pork Belly: It's very rare that I order pork belly, but when I do, it hasn't disappointed me. This pork belly with the glaze was incredible. Cheesy Grits: These are very delightful. They have that oatmeal-like consistency but are so cheesy it's almost like mac and cheese. My girlfriend loved it. South Carolina Pork Hash: This was my favorite side. The jasmine rice mixed with the pork gravy had a really great texture and flavor. If you get both this and cheesy grits together, it does kinda look like cafeteria slop, but looking past that, they're both delicious. Banana Pudding: Desserts always close the meal and are the final taste of the adventure, and their banana pudding is no joke. I can still taste the flavors two weeks later. As a whole, Goldee's is an exceptional BBQ establishment and definitely in the S-tier of Texas BBQ joints. I hope to go back one day, though who knows when that'll be. When that day comes, I'll be ordering everything once again. RIYL: Folding Camp Chairs and homemade bread read more

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Arrived on a Friday around 945a was about 50 people already waiting. We had lawn chairs and drinks as we waited. They do provide chairs for those who travel far. Parking isn't the best not organized and alot pot holes. Clean porta potty's with a hand wash station. About 1045 someone comes outside and gives you a rundown on how the menu looks and what is sold by half pound to a pound. Once 11 hit we didn't get to order until an hour later. Sitting inside and picnic tables outside with no shade. Food is amazing! Brisket is so tender the smoked turkey is the bomb! Loved the sausage cheese jalapeño links. The bread is homemade and wish I could have more! Not much sides to pick from we had their potato salad and their South Carolina hash both very good. Can't wait to go back. read more

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I actually took an early flight to Dallas just to visit Goldee's. Call it bold, call it extra, but for legendary barbecue, it felt completely justified. I arrived around 10 in the morning, a full hour before opening, and there were already about 50 people ahead of me. Luckily, Goldee's knows how to treat its guests. They handed out lounge chairs and water bottles while we waited, which was such a nice touch. The line moved quicker than I expected, and the vibe was relaxed and friendly. Once inside, I was handed a delicious piece of brisket to sample while I ordered. I went for the brisket, pork belly, jalapeño cheese sausage link, and pork ribs. For the sides, I grabbed the mac and cheese, which was being sold for the very first time, and the bread pudding, which is only available on Sundays. The meats were absolutely incredible and lived up to all the hype. Everything was moist, flavorful, and tender. The pork ribs were the standout for me. Easily some of the best I have had in Texas barbecue. The sides were just as impressive. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich, and the bread pudding was a perfect dessert which was not overly sweet, with a great texture and finish. There are about eight tables inside if you want to dine indoors, or you can grab a spot outside on the benches. Parking is super convenient with a large lot right in front of the restaurant. I really wish I lived closer. If I did, I would be back all the time. This place is worth the trip and then some. read more

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Goldee definitely set the standard for Texas bbq for me. Yes the lines are long. Baking in the sun for 2 hours. Got there at 1030 and I got my food at 1. Lucky they provide chairs and water as you wait in line Brisket. Done perfectly. I like how they give you half fatty pieces and half leaner. Keeps everyone happy Pork ribs. Perfection. I had 3 bbq spots and this place done the ribs the best. So tender flavorful Smokey. Sausages here are very good. Most flavorful and best texture of them all Beef ribs are great as you expected. Turkey here is so moist. Also done the best here Beans. Omg. Don't pass on these beans. Best I ever had Pork hash was good. I can order it again or not and I won't miss it Banana pudding here was good. But I prefer the ones with banana chunks in it Bread made in house was good. But I wish they had corn bread Overall. Excellent spot. Worth waiting ?? I am am not sure cause some of the other spots were one notch below. But Goldee definitely set the bar read more

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The best BBQ I've had! We ordered a bit of everything: beef ribs, brisket, pork ribs, pork belly, house sausage, jalapeno cheddar sausage, potato salad, coleslaw, pork hash, banana pudding, and their freshly made bread. All of the meats were well smoked, juicy, and flavorful without being too overwhelming. The sides were also amazing accompaniments to the meats. My favorites were the beef ribs, brisket, potato salad, and the banana pudding! A must try if you're in the DFW area. Will definitely be back. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Beef ribs, brisket, pork ribs, pork belly, various sausages - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

When I sing along to the Texas Song by miss sandy cheeks and reminisce about bbq, I think of Goldee's. Wish I was back in texas so I could get a taste of them ribs again 3.5hr wait, got there 9:30am on Saturday. A staff member was nice enough to lend us an umbrella as we waited in light rain. Many chairs available for people to borrow and use as they wait. They literally ran out of beef ribs RIGHT as we were next in line to go in to order. They also ran out of bread pudding as we were lined up against the building too. So unfortunately, we didn't get to try those. Ribs: best pork ribs we've EVER had which is why this place is getting a 5. Flavor was outta this world. Fall of the bone. Moist, but since there was a little part that was a bit hard, 9.5/10. Regretted not buying more of the ribs. Brisket: solid 8 great, not amazing. Slaw: good House sausage: mid Orders come with bread slices and pickles. We ate there inside at a table. They have containers if you have leftovers for you to box it up yourself. So better to over-order and save the rest for later than to not have enough and regret like we did. read more

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We joined the line on a Sun morning around 10 am. It seemed long, but the weather was nice, so we didn't mind the wait. I'd say overall we waited about 2 hrs after they opened at 11am until we got to order. Just when we were 2nd in line to order, they ran out of beans and pork belly, so that was a little sad. But still plenty of food to order from. Got some brisket, pork ribs and sausages for the road with the bread pudding and banana pudding. Bbq was good and the company in line wasn't bad. Overall neat place! Wished I got to try the pork belly and Lao sausage (but apparently they only do Lao sausage in April). read more

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We waited almost 3 hours in line. I expected it. It was hot. I expected it. They have camping chairs you can use to sit in line. They have a cooler of cold water for free and free water inside. The service? Kind and impeccable. The guy who came to count people in line AND caution us that sliced brisket could not have been more polite. The counter service was the same. And the food? My companion called the pork belly the best they had ever had and I loved everything with a special shout out to pork hash. Downsides? Just be patient. My only issues were with other guests, including a couple who lost sight of their toddler multiple times in a parking lots with cars in and out and people occupying shady dining spots long after they were done No detraction from an otherwise great experience. read more

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With their limited hours and having to queue up super early, I wasn't able to order much. By the time it was our turn, there was only chopped brisket and sausage. They were both pretty good but still would have liked to try the actual brisket or the bone in beef ribs. A lot of their sides were gone too but I still had some potato salad and slaw which were good. Definitely have to get here before opening and wait if you want to order a little bit of everything. Overall staff was great, super communicative about what was left. Once you actually make it inside, ordering and paying is super fast. Cute little shack vibe inside. read more

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I hate these hours of service! I also hate waiting on line only to get to the front to hear they are out of beef ribs and pork belly. But dam those pork ribs and smoked turkey were so fall apart tender and smokey. The chopped brisket and sausage weren't originally on my menu but also very good. This was my first visit to Dallas and I had to make a beeline to the legendary Goldee's right from the airport. All those stories about lawn chairs out side for the long wait are true! I've got a picture of them all piled up from heavy use. Even with beef ribs and pork belly being sold out, I am super glad I visited. The folks were so friendly and came outside to greet me as I ate my meal. Even brought me some paper towels and sauce. I'd come back in a heartbeat and take an earlier flight to get the beef ribs and pork belly next time! Keep note of the hours of operation. Goldee's is closed Monday - Wednesday. read more

Yes, absolutely worth the wait! I couldn't imagine the quality that merits a 3 hour wait for barbecue, but boy this may be the best I have ever had. What an experience. The pork belly, brisket, and turkey were top notch and staff was wonderful! read more

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A true Texas bbq experience. Complete with 4+ hour wait before opening, from parking to table. Visiting fellow foodies in Texas, they insisted we eat here. And they were so right. The Texas heat was on but luckily it was tolerable this day with a breeze and constant cloud cover. The energy was alive with friendly people in line tailgating. Drinks, portapotties, games, making new friends. Everyone was bought into the hype. Finally our turn to feast. Hard to control the amount you order because of the long wait time. Verdict? We have a winner. The meats were SO GOOD! So good. So tender. So soft. So flavorful. And the best of it all, the bread pudding. Like seriously. Should've over ordered that! Oh plus you can bring your own drinks and they offer free COLD bottle water. Every fun establishment needs a good hype guy. And Gentry brought the warm Texas hospitality to all the guests. Awesome service all the way around. So now that this experience is complete, was it worth it? I'd say yes and but maybe try other approaches. Nothing was sold out yet when we left at noon and the line was shorter. Might be worth the risk. Or divide the time with others and bring the food home. For the is day, I'm glad I got the full blown experience. Hats off Goldee's. Hopefully I'll visit it again soon. read more

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I'll preface by saying I am fairly new to the DFW BBQ scene. We arrived around 9am and joined the queue which I have read to be part of the experience. Line moved fairly quick once open. Brisket was good but the ribs were more disappointing for me. They weren't very meaty and dry rub was heavy on salt. Sausages were good. Overall if no line then you should try but i'm just not sure it's worth the wait or drive. read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Goldee's BBQ absolutely lived up to the hype. The brisket was moist, insanely flavorful, and honestly exceeded my expectations. Perfect balance of salt and pepper, and the bark looked like it belongs on the cover of a magazine. And just when I thought the brisket was the star... the beef rib stole the show -- big, beefy, smoky, and downright delicious. Don't sleep on the jalapeño cheddar sausage either. It had that perfect coarse texture, and the smoky heat pops in your mouth with every bite. A tip: get in line a couple hours before they open -- there will be a line, and it's 100% worth it. Bring a cooler with a couple beers, make some friends, and enjoy the wait. That ended up being one of the highlights of my whole experience. Staff was super friendly and fast. They've got a lot of mouths to feed, but they never made it feel rushed. Ambiance was low key and off the beaten path, which I loved. I came all the way from California for this and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. read more

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Overall, worthy of its spot in the top 3 of Texas Monthly BBQ 2025 and definitely worth visiting once I didn't choose a flattering angle for the beef rib but the beef rib and brisket were probably the best I've had. Beef rib especially was a nice surprise since I'm usually not a fan. These were very moist not too salty and flavored just right. Brisket was perfectly moist and seasoned. It did not need any sauce but surprisingly the Goldee's bbq sauce actually enhanced and added a nice tangy counterpart to its BBQ. Turkey actually was a nice surprise also, very moist and good flavor profile too. Sausage was above average, I liked the snappy casing and smokey flavor. Pork belly was interesting but very fatty and hard to eat a lot of. Pork ribs were average, too salty for me and my wife. Sides wise we liked the kale slaw. I also like the South Carolina pork hash over rice and cheesy grits. The beans were good too, but my wife liked the beans at Hutchins better. We both liked the banana pudding. We got here 9:50am, it opened at 11am. We got to order around 12:05pm. Somewhat limited seating indoors but more seating outside. Staff were extremely friendly and gave us complimentary meats and samples which was very kind of them. From what I've tried in the DFW before this, I'd say Hutchins has been the best overall BBQ place. I haven't liked Cattleack as much since they changed owners and they also have limited hours. Overall, I would give Goldee's a win over Hutchins for the beef rib and brisket, but may still opt for Hutchins due to Goldee's wait time and limited hours. But definitely worth visiting Goldee's at least once! read more

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Currently Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ List #3 and #1 at the time of our visit, Goldee's is excellent BBQ no matter its ranking on the TM list. We visited during Memorial Day weekend fully expecting a wait. We showed up around 8:30am and were roughly 75th in line. Free water bottles are offered and there are plenty of provided lawn chairs to use during the wait. We made friends while we waited in line and sat down to eat around 12:30pm. Throughout the 4 hour wait and when placing our order, all of the staff were top notch, kind, and accommodating. There is a strong sense of southern hospitality and a definite buzz about the place when standing in line, so the wait isn't as bad as it seems. Where do I start with the food? There are so many high points, so I will start with the Texas BBQ standard to which all are measured--the brisket. I will just go ahead and say it: this is not the best BBQ brisket I have ever had; that title belongs to the legendary Snow's BBQ in Lexington. While Goldee's brisket was not the best I have ever had, it was not far off. That being said, the brisket is juicy, tender, full of smoky flavor--even the lean brisket was delicious. Skipping Goldee's because some random person on Yelp said they have had better would be sacrilegious. Now, onto the best I've ever had: Pork Ribs, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, Traditional Sausage (black pepper, garlic, mustard seed), Turkey, White Bread (way, way, way better than standard supermarket white bread from a bag), banana pudding, bread pudding. Yeah--this place is amazing. Whatever you've read about this place is true. The pork ribs are slightly sweet and perfectly balanced, and not too tender (yes, that is a thing)! The sausage is extra large, juicy, rich, and has a nice snap of the casing. We also got to try Mr. Rick OG's special sausage, which was his play on a philly cheesesteak from Angelo's. Basically, if there's anything on special that day, you have to get it. The sides are nothing to ignore either, but I have definitely had better at other BBQ places. We tried the cheesy grits, lemon kale slaw, and pork hash. I would personally skip the cheesy grits and pork hash in favor of more acidic / refreshing sides next time. Is bread a side? Anyways, the bread is more of a sweet brioche style loaf than a plain white bread. I found that it was the perfect blend of pillowy soft and airy yet slightly toothsome (similar in texture to bread found in east Asian bakeries) and was a great pairing with the meats. This is my ideal breakfast bread--very subtle sweetness, light, fragrant, and doesn't require toasting to be delicious. The desserts were excellent as well! We tried the bread pudding (offered on Sundays only, but it was a special on the Saturday that we visited) and banana pudding. Both were very good and had subtle hints of vanilla (I think) that were unexpected but pleasant. I would choose the bread pudding if forced to pick a favorite. #1, #3, or #51 on some list does not matter. These boys (and girls) and know how to cook and know even better how to smoke meat the Texas way! read more

Goldee’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

One of my coworkers was talking up Goldee's. He's a bbq opinion I trust, so I decided to check it out. As I drove there, I was starting to think I had taken a wrong turn. It was basically in the middle of nowhere. But I finally found it. Maybe half the parking lot was paved and the place was basically a double wide trailer turned into a restaurant. Not the fanciest setup, which is often a good sign for bbq joints. You could smell the aroma of post oak wood coming from their smokers. It looked promising. It's just not a big place, so their capacity is limited. The workers were very friendly and engaging. As soon as we walked in, they gave us samples of their burnt ends. Oh my. They were incredible. We got brisket, pork ribs, sausage, jalapeño cheese grits, and beans. The brisket was incredible. I like the fact that they don't use the same flavor profile as almost all the other big guys in the state. They used post oak, which is very common. But they developed their own seasoning, rather than using the standard salt, pepper, and garlic. They also make their own bread, which is better than the standard slice of white bread. The ribs were also fantastic as was everything else. They have open seating, so we sat by people we had never met. They were friendly and we had a great conversation. I have to think that the friendliness of the staff helped to establish this kind of atmosphere. It was so good that I went back, this time with my wife and our son. We got there a couple of hours early and there were still a few people in front of us in line. They have folding lawn chairs, which made the wait more pleasant. Once we got our food, it was worth the wait. They loved it and have both said that Goldee's is now their favorite BBQ joint. As far as the food and overall experience is concerned, I can't think of anything that could've been better. I would love to go more often. However, because of the wait time, it'll be something reserved for more rare occasions. read more

I arrived around 945 on a Friday and there was already about 70 people in front of us. Most of the early customers bring chairs since they've been waiting since who knows when. We managed to get one of the last parking spots in the lot. The property has changed a little over the years according to my Ft Worth friend who visited when they first opened. For instance they have added an extension to the pit area to make way for a larger pit that cooks the sausage. They've also removed a mobile home in the parking area, although the concrete pad remains and this did not increase the parking area, at least not yet. By the time I arrived at the register it was 1218 and was eating by 1230. Brisket - same thing as corkscrew in Spring, same vendor, cooked with same wood, and delicious Sausage - nice snap, and flavor. Not too much pepper, I liked it Potato salad - this is really good and peppery. Banana pudding - this is really good and slightly different than others with a cinnamon and brown sugar topping and homemade pudding. The bread - they bake their own bread, so it sets them apart from the pack for sure. It's very light and airy. Bbq sauce - this has a lot of mustard and black pepper and it's not for everyone. I liked it to make some of the lean brisket more tender, but that's about it. Pickles- seemed to be homemade as they taste very light Onions - nothing special, just white onions Overall, I can see why they ranked #1 on Texas Monthly's list. read more

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Great place for some very good bbq! Brisket is really good! Not the best I've ever had, but very good! The ribs on the other hand are some of the best I've had! Extremely good, especially with that seasoning and bbq! The obvious cons to this place is they are only open 3 days of the week. The line is extremely long, therefore the wait time is long. I wait over 2 hours to get food. And then the inside is very small. But once you get inside, it's fully worth it! One neat thing to note is that they make their bread in house! So you aren't getting that crappy wonder or Mrs beards bread with your meal. They give you bread with anything you order anyways. read more

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