Our experience was PERFECT! The food is TOP TIER!! Our waitress Aliyah was very nice and her recommendations were on point! We will be back!! We lovedddd our meal!!! Thank you!!! read more

I've been hearing about Hurtado on 105.3 The Fan for a while, and although radio ads don't usually influence me, they made this barbecue sound so good that I wanted to try it. Then I accidentally parked in the wrong spot while going to get my nails done, looked up, and saw Hurtado. Clearly, lunch was meant to happen! I ordered the three-meat plate with brisket, ribs, and poblano sausage, plus bacon ranch potato salad, macaroni and cheese, and tater tot casserole. I'll admit, I wondered whether all the extras in the sides might be doing too much. Well, after bringing everything home and digging in, I can say it absolutely worked. The ribs were tender and delicious, with great barbecue flavor. The poblano sausage was amazing! I've had jalapeño cheddar sausage before, but this was something different and so good. The brisket had a wonderful smoky flavor, although it wasn't quite as tender as I expected on my first serving. It had cooled down some by the time I got home, and when I reheated it for round two, it was much more tender. Next time, I'll ask whether I can get a leaner cut, just as a personal preference. Now, the sides deserve their own moment. The bacon ranch potato salad had a finely mashed texture, with delicious bacon and green onions on top. Chef's kiss! The macaroni and cheese had spiral pasta, a little jalapeño heat, and such a creamy, delicious sauce. I've never had any quite like it. The tater tot casserole was another winner. It reminded me a little of Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole, but with a smoky, bacon-like flavor and a much finer potato texture. My first thought was, "Is this cauliflower?" It wasn't--it was just a different texture than I expected, and oh my goodness, it was good. Even the bread had that sweet, Hawaiian-style taste that I love. I'm picky about barbecue sauce, so I wasn't sure what to expect there either. This one was sweet with a hint of Tex mex flavor and a little something different in the seasoning that worked so well with the barbecue. I loved it. The portions were generous, especially the sides, and my takeout container was full of meat and two slices of bread. Service was quick, too. My food came out about five minutes after I sat down, and they offered me water while I waited. I went in hoping the food would live up to everything I'd heard, and it was even better than I imagined. Everything had its own flavor, and it all came together so well. Now I'm thinking about that meal and already looking forward to going back! read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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First of all food was really waiting in line. Came in to get Togo order. 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. read more

Absolutely love this place! We went for the birria Nachos (weekend special menu item) but they had already 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!! read more

Hurtado Barbecue - El Jefe With Baked Potato Salad & French Fries With added on Birria Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Rating: 6.5/10 Date Last Visited: 7/12/2026 I ordered Brisket ($35/lb), Pork Ribs ($29/lb), the Texas Twinkie ($6), and a quart of Hatch Chili Mac N Cheese ($15). The brisket and pork ribs were decent, but honestly pretty dry and lacking in flavor when compared to some other BBQ places in DFW. For the price, it's pretty similar to other BBQ in the area. The Texas Twinkie is a jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and brisket and wrapped in bacon. It was my favorite item as the cream cheese and bacon balanced out the spiciness of the jalapeño. The mac n cheese was also delicious with the perfect amount of spice. The service was great too as they made a mistake on my order and quickly corrected it. I like that this place is open daily and for dinner too. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for some BBQ, but if you're a huge fan of BBQ then I recommend going to the other top BBQ places. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Brisket, Ribs, Texas Twinkies, Hatch Chili Mac N Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I stopped by Hurtado Barbecue on a Saturday morning 20 minutes before they opened and there were only two parties ahead of us. By the time the store opened, the line had grown to being over twenty parties long, so plan accordingly if you don't want to be waiting for a while. Between the four in our party, we shared a three meat BBQ plate with bacon burnt ends, brisket, and their house made sausage. For our two sides, we chose their hatch chile mac n cheese and their Mexican street corn. Following the recommendations of many Yelpers, we also ordered two of the brisket tostadas and two of the birria tacos. When we received our plate of meat, I was a bit surprised at how little of each meat there was on the plate, but in hindsight, this ended up being the perfect amount of food, where everyone was able to get a sample of everything. Of the items we ordered, my favorite was definitely the burnt ends. These were melt in your mouth tender, and was insanely rich and decadent. Each of the three pieces in our order had a beautiful bark on the outside that resulted in a satisfying crunch with every bite. The casing to the sausage was snappy and the sausage itself was very juicy. The brisket was fall apart tender. The brisket was a bit light on seasoning, so I ended up using the Aztec Gold BBQ sauce they had sitting at the table with it. The sides that we chose were both delicious. The pasta in the mac n cheese was cooked perfectly and the noodles was generously sauced. The elote was sweet and smokey, and the Cotija cheese added creaminess to the side. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Hurtado Barbecue and wouldn't hesitate to recommend a visit if you're in Texas and are looking for great tasting BBQ. read more

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Love this place. Great conversion of American BBQ, to Mexican cuisine. Birria anything is really good. The brisket stuffed bacon wrapped jalapeños are my favorite menu item. The Mac n cheese is also very well done. So, if you can't decide on BBQ or Mexican, this is your place. I highly suggest that you avoid, late June, July, August, September as most of the seating is outdoors and hot. read more

Well we went after a big game. We got two meats, two sides, beef brisket tostada and another side The ribs were the winner! Closely followed by the hatch chili Mac n cheeses. Street corn was creamy but lacked that charred quality we liked. Tostada brisket was the real at $6! Service fast and friendly Super casual A great stop after a game! read more

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Yes it's that good. Tip from a local and a regular: smoked quail on the weekends. It's their best item! Order and let them know you'll be at Rodeo Rye - their bar across the patio. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Smoked Quail - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My boyfriend and I decided to come by for lunch and I'm so glad we did! Martin the butcher was such a cool guy and answered all our questions. We both went with the two meat/two side option and I must say everything sooo good! I've never been the biggest fan of bbq but this place has really changed my mind. I'll definitely be back. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I can still smell how great this Dallas bbq was. Authentic Texas bbq done right I got the Texas trinity Brisket sausage and ribs. O my !! The grill was smoking the outdoor and indoor seating were perfect to soak in the Dallas Texas flavor A must have when in Dallas !! Go here Friendly staff even made it better read more

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I will say not all recommendations are good recommendations. At least not for this place. First time in Dallas and was highly influenced to try this establishment. I must say I was not pleased. It was very underwhelming. Don't get me wrong this seems to be a very popular local and touristy establishment that may enjoy. Upon walking up the line was coming out the door, so expectations were extremely high. This is a cafeteria style restaurant where you go through the line. It moves quick so kind of know what you want prior to reaching the front of the line. The prices are a bit high, but if shared with someone it's pretty reasonable. The brisket was dry and the amount you get for the price, was NOT worth it. The pulled pork lacked flavor, even though it was drizzled with some sort of sauce. The elote corn was fairly decent. I could order this again along with the Mac and cheese. I did get a Texas Twinkie which was a bit different from another I had while in Dallas. The flavor is definitely there, but this one had pimento cheese inside, which pimento cheese is definitely an acquired taste. If you want dessert the banana pudding was very good. Seating is very limited inside, but they do offer outdoor seating with plenty of tables. I'm sure the Texas heat could deter you from eating outside on those extremely hot days. This establishment is worth trying if you're a tourist to compare to other well known bbq spots in Dallas. read more

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We lucked out with lunch on a Friday timing! It was busy inside because of recent rain storms, and there was a bit of a line to order - the line moved quick and we were able to find a table outside by the bar that was covered. They had someone at the line taking orders on a device, only problem was no one was making sure the menus were stocked when you walked in....so until people saw a menu they didn't know what to order and that was holding up the efficiency of having someone taking orders before getting to the register. We looked on here to get the menu so we were prepared. Disappointed to find out that the beef rib was not an option for the plate meals and could only be bought at the by pound à la carte option but that the bone itself was at least a pound already...needless to say we did not get to try to beef rib. Everything else we did have was okay. The burnt ends were chillin in a pool of oil in its little tray....could not finish them. We really liked the brisket and my husband liked his brisket baked potato a lot! Our drinks from the bar were delicious and the staff behind the counter, behind the bar and taking our order were all very friendly. I wished they had more dessert options! A cobbler would be perfect!!! read more

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Service was fast and friendly. Not a large place with minimal seating. I had high hopes for the foos and it was just OK. The best part was the banana pudding, the brisket was dry and not very good. read more

My very first trip to Texas and the very first thing I ate was BBQ. No pressure, right? Naturally I went to Hurtado Barbecue because if you're going to gamble your entire Texas food experience on one meal, it might as well be at a place that's been getting national hype and smoke signals from every BBQ nerd on the internet. I ordered the three-meat combo: * Brisket * Ribs * Sausage With a side of mac and cheese, plus a Texas Twinkie because I saw the name and thought, "Well I can't not order something called that." I grabbed a seat on the patio because it was a humid, sunny Texas afternoon, the kind where the air feels like a warm wet towel and you know somewhere nearby there's a smoker working overtime. The outdoor space had that perfect BBQ energy. Picnic tables, smoke in the air, people hovering over trays of meat like archaeologists discovering brisket fossils. The food came out pretty quickly, and when the tray landed in front of me it looked like a small monument to smoked protein. The brisket: Exactly what you hope for when someone says "Texas brisket." Tender, juicy, beautiful bark, and sliced thick enough to make you feel respected as a meat consumer. The ribs: Still very good, but they were my least favorite. That says more about my expectations than the ribs themselves. When you're in Texas you start expecting ribs to personally shake your hand and thank you for coming. The sausage: This was the surprise MVP. I wasn't even that excited for it but it ended up being my favorite bite of the entire tray. Snappy casing, super juicy, packed with flavor. I had a brief moment where I considered ordering another one and abandoning the rest of the meal. The mac and cheese: Creamy, comforting, doing exactly what mac and cheese should do next to BBQ -- acting as the emotional support side dish. The Texas Twinkie: I know this is one of their signature items (brisket stuffed jalapeño wrapped in bacon), but honestly... it didn't hit for me. Not bad, just not the star of the show compared to the meats. There were a couple sauces on the table and the orange one was my favorite, tangy with a little kick. I used it sparingly though because good brisket shouldn't need much help. Overall: For my first meal ever in Texas, this place set the bar pretty high. Great patio vibe, legit BBQ, and sausage that caught me completely off guard in the best way. If I'm ever back in Arlington, I'm 100% stopping here again and next time I'm ordering two sausages. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Three meat combo with a Texas Twinkie - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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After hearing the roar of the crowd regarding Hurtado Barbecue, I knew I had to make the drive to Dallas to see if the hype held weight. As the first stop on my Texas BBQ tour, the expectations were sky-high. The Atmosphere & Service First impressions: immaculate. The pit-master culture can sometimes feel a bit rough around the edges, but Hurtado breaks that mold. The facility is extremely clean and well-maintained, sporting an inviting vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The staff was truly phenomenal very helpful, patient with the menu questions, and clearly proud of what they're serving. The Tacos I dove straight into the signature items: the Brisket Taco and the Barbacoa Taco. The execution was solid, and the tortillas held up well, but I found myself at a bit of a crossroads. The brisket taco, while tender, relied quite heavily on the birria dipping sauce to carry the flavor home. On its own, the meat didn't quite have that punchy, standalone bark I was hunting for, though the sauce itself was excellent. The Sides: While people come for the meat, they might just stay for the sides. The potato salad was executed to perfection! balanced, creamy, and a classic palate cleanser. However, the Mac and Cheese was the real standout. I'd comfortably put this in my "top 5 restaurant macs" of all time. It's rich, decadent, and worth the trip on its own. At $6 per taco, the price point sits in that premium bracket, and at that cost, I generally expect the meat to provide a transcendent flavor profile without needing a secondary sauce as a crutch. Overall, Hurtado is a must-visit for the experience and the legendary sides. It's a very good plate of food, even if the tacos fell short of the "life-changing" mark for the price. read more

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Flew into DFW for a weekend high school reunion in east Texas. I was hungry so I thought why not start my trip back to Texas with some good BBQ? I turned to Yelp for recommendations; was scrolling through and found Hurtado that was (sort of) on my route. Off I went! Ambiance: it's within visual range of Jerry's World, if that does anything for you. In a fairly crowded (small) commercial/residential area, limited parking close (it seemed, but I am not familiar with the area). Has a small indoor seating area and some outdoor seating (which, based on the temp that afternoon, I couldn't believe people were hanging out outside. Anyway, I digress. Make it inside and peruse the menu (above your head on a board)...order the "Texas Trinity" (brisket, ribs, sausage and one side). Find a seat on a bar stool kind of thing (considering how few tables there are inside I didn't want to take one since it was just me). Food Arrives. (service was good). Here's my notes on the food: Sausage: has cheese in it. didn't see that anywhere on the menu, but I didn't look for it either because (in my opinion) Texas BBQ and sausage WITHOUT CHEESE are the real deal. Also seemed really greasy. Brisket: dry. tasted ok, just dry. Ribs: way too much black pepper in the rub. Black pepper overwhelms any other flavor in the ribs. Not overly tender, you had to work at it a little to get the meat off the bone. Tasted good once you got past the black pepper.Also seemed greasy. Hatch Chili Mac-and-Cheese. Phenomenal. Best thing I ate there. All in all I'd give Hertado's a solid 3.5 stars out of 5. I'm VERY surprised it was named one of Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ places (or something like that).....considering the overwhelming number of options available for GOOD bbq in Texas, I wouldn't go back to Hurtado's, nor would I recommend it. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Even the most avg Texas bbq is elite anywhere else. We have no decent BBQ the quality or flavor like Texas in the DC area and this one is at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. I wasn't going to get a hot dog, or chicken tenders or nachos here. I went in straight for Texas BBQ. Hurtado BBQ and they serve a few items and seem to be very good at what they do. I opted for brisket sandwich over everything else. Came with chips. Drink was extra. So total bill with tip $34. Not cheap but not horrible for concession stand food. But no no....this aint ordinary ballpark food. The chopped brisket was smokey & peppery (black pepper, clean ur teeth and gums after in case) with a sweet, tiny spicy and savory bbq sauce. Some bark, some fat, some tender, some dry stringy bits. Flavor and texture. Comes with pickles. I added chopped raw onions for additional crunch and flavor. 9/10 sandwich. Price was a bit steep but worth it. The fellas working at the stand were friendly. Tip them! read more

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It was my first and only time eating Texas BBQ. It was great. This place is one of the best in the area. We got there around 7:30pm and there was still a line. We stood in line for about 20 minutes. You order at the counter and get your food. They have seats on the inside and the outside of the restaurant, or you can take it to go. We opted to sit outside. While we were standing in line, I heard the guy cutting the meats say that they were on the last slab of ribs. That's what I wanted, but was afraid that they were going to run out. I asked the guy if that was it while he was cutting it. He smiled and said it was. However, he cut me two pieces of ribs to try just in case they ran out. I was so happy. I was there with my hubby, his uncle and his cousin. We all got the one meat plate that came with two sides $19.99. The guy in front of us did just order the last of the ribs, so I got the brisket instead. The two sides that I chose were the loaded mashed potatoes and Mexican street corn. I also got the tres leches banana pudding $4.50. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the combo, but it turned out fantastic. Everything that I tried was delicious. The brisket was tender and juicy. I tried both their house bbq sauces with it. They have the sweet & spicy or the aztec gold. I liked them both, but the aztec gold seemed spicier than the sweet & spicy. read more

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Hurtado BBQ absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with plenty of seating, even though it's almost always packed... for good reason. There's usually a wait, but the line moves efficiently and once you get your food, it's immediately clear why people are willing to stand in it. Everything we tried was outstanding. The burnt ends were rich, smoky, and perfectly tender. The brisket was juicy with a great bark, the pork ribs were flavorful and cooked just right, and the birria tacos were an unexpected highlight. We ordered a bunch of sides as well, and none of them disappointed. I liked the Mac and cheese because it had a little jalapeño flavor to it, and the corn was fresh and crunchy. This is 100% a place I'd come back to, wait and all. If you're in Arlington, Hurtado BBQ is a must. read more

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Yummy and very large portions. Plenty of seating. Clean. Very friendly service. Line moves quickly. Great atmosphere. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Dino ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Was surprisingly good. Brisket potato great. Good quality on everything. In their 2-meat platter, they do not allow2 of the same meats, forcing one to choose a less desirable meat. Irritating music. Manager came out to greet us - very warm. OK parking. Will go again. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - 2-meat & brisket potato - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great place to meet friends for lunch or dinner. When you arrive, you place your order at the counter, have a seat inside or outside and one of the lovely employees will bring your food to your table. I ordered the pork ribs and brisket with the Mexican corn, potato salad and macaroni & cheese. Street parking is available. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Pork Spare Ribs, Prime Brisket, potato salad, Macaroni and Cheese and street corn and can't forget the strawberry crush - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

10! 10! 10! 10! 10! Even better than i remembered. I drove straight from the airport. Everything was perfect. Ordered the Texas Trio - Brisket, Sausage, and Ribs with a side of Street Corn. They had 3 signature BBQ sauces at each table. Service was super fast and very friendly. Plenty of seating outside with enough inside to accommodate large or small groups. They had their own dedicated parking lot with additional street parking all around. read more

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Nice bbq joint. I forget what it's called but we ordered the family sampler which came with a few sides and the variety of meats. In order of what I enjoyed the most: the brisket was so good, ribs were decent, pulled pork was on par with the ribs, turkey was okay. The Mac and cheese is a must order, pretty tasty. 5 stars for service, they went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of once we sat down outside. I'd add this to your list of locations to at least try once. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food was amazing! The brisket was so moist, the ribs fell off their bone, and the burnt ends were so flavorful! It gets packed but I thought the wait was worth it. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Three meat plate with brisket, burnt ends, and pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Had to come get my BBQ fix. My job catered the nastiest BBQ I ever had in my life yesterday. I got to get that taste out my mouth. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Brisket charro beans, brisket, turkey, fries, pickle, pickle pepper, tea, bacon wrapped pepper w/ cheese inside. - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Hurtado Barbecue Arlington Cozy spot line moved quick I had to try the Mexican Cornbread Chopped Brisket... y'all, baked cornbread muffin stuffed with brisket, jalapeño, street corn, cilantro, onions & cheddar, topped with garlic butter & honey Every bite ..Whew flavor explosion! Then went for the 3-meat plate: brisket, chicken, ribs. The chicken? STAR of the show That Jalapeño Glaze gave state fair vibes Sides: brisket beans (full of flavor!) & loaded mashed potatoes Finale: Texas Twinkies : bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with brisket, cream cheese & pimento cheese Good but a lil' spicy for me Overall, my taste buds were HAPPY Flavor Chaser Approved‼ read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Mexican Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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One thing you must eat when visiting Texas is their BBQ. We heard great things about this restaurant so decided to stop by for dinner since we were in the area. There was only a small line when we arrived on a Sunday around 7pm but it moved rather quickly. The inside had a decent amount of tables but there were more available outside. We decided to order The Texas Trinity since we weren't that hungry and could try the different options in small amounts. It came with 1/3 lb of brisket, spare ribs and sausage, with a side of Mac n Cheese. We also ordered a side of beans. Nothing special about the food and thought it was very average. The sausage was probably the best but the other meats didn't have much flavor. I also wasn't a fan of the sides. Probably wouldn't recommend this spot unless you are in the area since there are so many other BBQ options in Texas. I'm still glad I was able to try it for myself. We noticed a line out the door when we left closer to 8pm so get here early in the evening if you dont want to wait as long. read more

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In town for business and stumbled across Hurtado Barbecue -- and it became a three‑day pilgrimage. Day 1: Came in about an hour and a half before closing and ordered brisket, green beans, and Mexican rice. The brisket was the undeniable star, but those green beans were a very close co‑star. Fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable. Day 2: Told my colleagues, and four of us ordered to‑go. I got brisket, chicken, green beans, and brisket beans. The brisket was so intensely flavorful I literally hit my knee on the table. The chicken had a glaze so delicious and perplexing it felt like it transported me into space. Both sets of beans were absolutely breathtaking. Day 3: Now six of us went in person. I ordered brisket, pork ribs, burnt ends, brisket beans, and green beans. I didn't think it was possible, but somehow each visit gets better than the last. What to expect: Great customer service, a relaxed atmosphere, and tongue‑tantalizing flavors that stay with you. The food leaves you craving the textures and richness the way someone stranded in the desert would thirst for water. I'll be back tomorrow for the beef ribs -- only served on weekends read more

Hurtado Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I was looking through Yelp reviews as I was craving Burnt ends. I ran across Hurtados and decided to go there. Woweee! They listed Pork Belly burnt ends. They were the bomb!!! This is definitely the place to go! read more

Perfect example of photos can be deceiving. Everything looks delicious but it wasn't the best barbecue. I went on a Saturday around 1pm. The food was not worth the price. Overall just "okay"...disappointing because I was so excited to finally try them. The burnt ends and corn were the best tasting things from everything pictured. Also unsure of why tipping is optional when the waitresses only bring you the food and afterwards don't check up on customers, or come to offer drink refills/ to-go boxes. Everyone goes to register to ask for things themselves. read more

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Amazing BBQ! High quality! Great service! Ribs and brisket were amazing. The combo platter might have been cheaper and more affordable if you want to sample more things. Street parking and they have a small lot for parking read more

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Rolling through Arlington,Tx I had to stop at a place labeled as Tex-Mex barbecue called Hurtado. Tex-Mex barbecue! What is that? I've never heard of such and I'm fromTexas. I arrived on a Saturday around 6pm and the line was out the door. The line did have a consistent flow and all the food was available that was on the menu. As with most barbecue places look and presentation of the food and establishment can be a little rough and not so glamorous, but it fits the food because bbq can get down right messy. A small amount of seating is available on the inside but most is outside. I ordered a 2 meat plate (1/4 pound each) with 2 sides for $26 and a birria taco. It was about a 10 min wait for the food and the taco was brought out about 10 min after that. This was the Lone Star state's tex-mex barbecue at its best. The sliced turkey, although processed, had a nice smokey flavor presence. The brisket was succulently tender, moist, and carried a good seasoned bark on top. I learned that I'm not a fan of birria tacos. They are too wet on a hard shell taco for my liking, but the taste was fine. The sauce was smokey and sweet, but I've had better and not much was needed. The sides accompanied the meat very well. The mexican street corn was reminiscent of elote with a mayo base, cheese, cilantro, and lime. While the brisket beans were savory with little chunks of brisket mixed throughout. This was a wonderful meal that definitely left me satisfied. read more

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We arrived at Hurtado about thirty minutes before opening, and all the other bbq fans were waiting in their cars, so we did the same. About ten minutes later, a new group showed up and began to line up, so one by one we got out of our cars to join the line. Once they opened, it was only about ten minutes to move through the line, order, and take our seats. The restaurant itself is cozy and clean, and the service line was quick. Staff were courteous and friendly. Brisket: tender, bark was peppery goodness, great smoke. Ribs: a little bland, but amazing texture, couldn't put down Sausage: great depth of flavor, great snap Tater tot casserole was amazing. My son and I tried at least ten of the "top 50" bbq places while on this bbq road trip through Dallas/Ft Worth, Waco, Austin, Lockhart, and Houston, and Hurtado was consistently the one we kept referring back to as the standard. The best! Pro tip: visit their menu ahead of time online and know what you want before getting to the order station to keep the line moving. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - The Trinity: brisket, jalapeño sausage, pork ribs. Sides: Mac & cheese, tater tot casserole, Texas Twinkie, and all the fixin's - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I have been wanting to try Hurtados BBQ for two years now. Finally made of there today 7-3-2026. And I will have to say. It was worth the wait. I ordered the El jefe plate so I could try everything. And order the stuffed jalapeño. Everything on the plate was absolutely delicious. The only thing that would have made it perfect was the brisket was cut too thick and was dryer than I want my brisket. Personally the stuffed jalapeño was delicious . But there are too many people that don't like pimento cheese. The side was perfect . I have had Bbq all over the country and I would say Hurtados is now in my top Three. Of all the places I have waited in line for hours to try their bbq. This one should have a line wrapped around the block. Better than 95% of all others I have had. read more

Hurtado Barbecue - El jefe plate bbq. Bacon Burnt Ends Pork Spare Ribs Pulled Pork Turkey House-Made Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Texas Twinkies - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Excellent food. One of my favorite BBQ joints. Good value for the money. Expect leftovers. Get there early.

The food was delicious. The street corn and brisket tostada were my favorite. Minimal wait time and all staff that we interacted with were so friendly. read more

I live in Seattle and I first learned about this place watching a "Meat Church" BBQ video. I made their pork belly burnt ends myself and hoped i would get to eat at the restaurant in person some day. Quick trip to Dallas presented the opportunity to come and check them out! The young lady that took my order was VERY PATIENT with me and helped me order. She gave me a sample of the turkey and it was nicely smoked and had a good flavor. I ordered a 3 meat platter: 1 - brisket - this was as a bit disappointing. It was a little dry and only the fat side had "bark." They probably could have trimmed some of the fat off too. 2 - pork belly burnt ends - loved this and it was similar to the bork belly burnt ends I have made on my Traeger smoker/grill! 3 - the ribs were my FAVORITE. Great flavor, moist and juicy, and wished I had more ribs and less brisket. For my sides I did the Hatch Mac n cheese. Loved it!!! Just enough spice and really enjoyed the hatch chilies with the cheese. Also got the street corn. It had too much sauce but was good corn. Next time I would just get roasted corn. Also got the "tres leches" banana pudding for dessert. I really liked the dessert. Nice Spanish twist on banana pudding. Instead of vanilla wafers they use "galletas Maria" and it really worked. It was a nice night so I ate outside at a picnic table in back. A little battle with the flies but it was a nice evening. Dallas has so many amazing BBQ options and I liked the Spanish twist to Texas BBQ that they did. Next time I will have to get a Texas Twinkie and a birria taco! read more

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Great food barbecue was great didn't have to wait to long for order. Order ahead and you can pick up your meals really clean nice people