I don't eat beef, so I don't eat BBQ often. Family was in was in town we came here due to local…read morerecommendations. Simply amazing!! From the service, the atmosphere and other patrons it was great from start to finish. I don't catch anyone else's name but Rodolfo, who was so nice and helpful. If you come here; the pork ribs will make you never want to eat anywhere else.

I understand why this place is considered an institution! It fills up fast. We came early morning…read moreon a Saturday and there was already a line. The staff was really kind at the front, we accidentally spilled a Mexican Coke and they offered us to get an additional Coke for free. It's very chill inside, lots of places to sit. You will definitely smell like bbq when you leave this place. Overall it's delicious and a great place to eat! It's got a reputation for a reason, must try if you're not from here

Had a late lunch service and was impressed with how quickly the meal was ready…read more Loved the cafeteria style seating and kitchen. Kinda made me feel like I was outside but actually inside with air conditioning. Had the brisket and turkey meal with Mac and Cheese and a side of greens. Everything had so much flavor. I loved every bite. It seems like quite a bit of food for the price. I couldn't finish it all. The meat was perfectly cooked, great rind and juicy. Loved the smoked turkey actually, more than that brisket. Loved the greens! So good. Mac and cheese was average, but I'd definitely eat it again.

I thought this place was just ok. The hype was a bit much for me. I was not blown away. Me and my…read morefamily came in last week and it was dead quiet. No one came to help us for a while. We ordered two sets of wings: Buffalo and Dry Rub spicy BBQ. The wings were big in size but honestly, they were overly seasoned. It was too salty, too peppery, and just too bold. I ordered a brisket taco plate which came with two tacos. The brisket was dry and not flavorful. These tacos were dry and definitely needed the green salsa Verde that it came with. This bbq place isn't for me, but I understand there is a cult following for this place.

Here's a cleaned-up version that keeps your personality and food-review voice:…read more Cattleack BBQ DID NOT disappoint. Right now, on my highly curated list of the 25 best BBQ spots in all of Texas, Cattleack sits at #12--so obviously I had to try it, especially because it's literally down the street from my new place. I knew how that line could get, so I pulled up at 10:05 AM . Basically had BBQ for breakfast. And since I plan on hitting ALL 25 spots on my list, I made sure I tasted a little bit of everything so I could give it a proper review. First test: THE RIBS. I'm from St. Louis. Ribs are always going to be one of my first tests of whether somebody can really throw down on the BBQ pit. I got a whole pound, and they were GREAT. Passed the test. Then came the Toddfather sandwich... WHEWWWW. Brisket, smoked sausage AND pulled pork all on one sandwich. My God. So good. To finish off the meat test, I got one big piece of fatty brisket. Excellent. Exactly what I wanted. Now the sides... The mac & cheese was surprisingly GOOD. And if you know Texas BBQ, you know finding a BBQ spot with mac & cheese that can actually hold its own isn't always easy. The burnt-end baked beans had a great smoky flavor, but there were almost TOO many burnt ends in them . I was like damn, can I get some beans too?! Still good though. And finally, the banana pudding? FIRE. It was like a fancy version because it had a toffee flavor to it. Cattleack absolutely delivered. Love the vibes inside and out. This is officially a Ken's Approved Restaurant and earns the KenStar of Approval. 12 down... the journey through Texas BBQ continues.

This has been on my list for a long time, and I finally got a chance to try it out over the summer…read more I live in Fort Worth and their hours are not convenient for me to get to them, thats why it has taken me so long to try them. I read about the long lines and the lack of parking, but when I visited, it was maybe an hour before they closed, so I was actually able to find parking right outside the front door, and there was no line. There were also plenty of seating inside. When I got there, they were out of certain items, but that was expected since they are in high demand. Since it was just me, I ordered half a pound of brisket and half a pound of ribs along with a side of mac and cheese. To be honest, it did not live up to its hype. The brisket was a little dry, and for how much they charge per pound, I was expecting more meat than fat. The ribs were my favorite, and the mac and cheese was ok too. I got my order to go, and they only gave me a few sandwich bread slices and like 2 small containers of pickles. I think next time IF i go and IF i happen to be in the area i will try to eat inside that way I can get more of the bread/pickles because i love those on my BBQ.

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Texas Twinkie is flawless! The environment is perfect…read more The staff was incredibly friendly. Definitely will be back!

The food is outstanding!! Additionally, Brillit was amazing in going out of her way in servicing…read morethe customer!

It's uncommon to find good barbecue at a place with several locations, a place so big, and a place…read morewith so many menu options. But Hard Eight nailed it. The brisket was fall apart tender and had good flavor. The ribs had a nice rub, the jalapeño sausage was just the right heat. The jalapeño chicken poppers were excellent, the chicken just had such good smoke on it. The line moved quick. It's not S tier for TX BBQ, but it's a 4.5/5. I guess I'll give Dallas a break on this one and round up.

Great place to get Texas bbq. Like is long but it's not that bad and worth the wait. Come during…read moreoff time and it's not so bad. We got the brisket, ribs, pulled pork. All were delicious! With the long line everything is fresh off the grill. Staff is very nice and helpful. After you select your meat you can pick your sides and pay inside. There are also a lot of tables and seating area inside. The hot sauce is really good!!

We showed up at Lockhart Smokehouse right when they opened, so we were literally the first ones…read moreinside. The restaurant had that true Texas feel, with all the old-school western decor and the smell of BBQ in the air that made it feel like we had stepped into the wild west. The staff were super nice and went above and beyond. They gave me some really good cuts of meat, and I even got to watch them slice the brisket. That alone was worth it. We ordered half a pound of brisket, a jalapeno popper, with mac and cheese. The popper was incredible. Creamy filling inside, wrapped in that sweet candied bacon with a smoky, slightly Cajun flavor. The mac and cheese had a nice spicy kick too and was super comforting. But the brisket... WOW. Tender doesn't even explain it. The meat practically fell apart. It was juicy and had that deep BBQ flavor. And those little pieces of fat, those were my favorite. They melted into the meat and made every bite richer and almost buttery. This was the moment Texas BBQ finally made sense to me. That brisket was out of this world.

Lockhart is a well known but casual and unassuming BBQ restaurant. No nonsense service, food best…read moreordered by the pound. We had the brisket and ribs. The ribs were good but I've had better. The brisket though, was just beyond reproach. I went for dinnet after having a considerable lunch and ended up eating a whole pound of brisket almost without noticing. No sauce, not even a pause for a drink. I highly recommend this place.

We had such a great experience at Hurtado bbq in Arlington! The service was excellent, and the food…read morewas absolutely amazing. By far, the best brisket we've ever tasted! We loved the tostadas and sausage links! David even came by to check on us, and we told him we were visiting from SoCal and that Hurtado's came highly recommended. It definitely did not disappoint! Everything was delicious, and the hospitality made the experience even better. We seriously wish we had a Hurtado bbq back home in SoCal! We will definitely be back the next time we're in Texas. Highly recommend!

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

This place is amazing!! The service was quick despite the busy environment. Staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. I wanted to try everything on the menu but ended up getting the Wagyu brisket, ribs, Mac & cheese, beef tallow fries, empanada. Everything was 10/10 and I recommend trying all of these menu items. For the sides definitely try the fries & Mac n cheese. The Wagyu brisket was so tender and the ribs melted right off the bone. They also have specialty drinks. The blueberry one was delicious. A lot of restaurants don't get the fizziness of drinks right but Kafi scored a 10 across the board.

I had a horrible experience at Kafi BBQ in Irving. I ordered the brisket and Iraqi sausage and…read morebecame violently ill after eating there. I can't confirm what caused the illness, but it followed this meal and made for a miserable experience. Based on my visit, I won't be returning and would not recommend it.

Check this out. I took an Orange Theory class at Victory Park, and one of the students whom I…read morechatted with recommended I try Hurtado Barbecue. He mentioned the one next to Dallas Farmers Market, which was a 10 minute walk from my hotel and 2 minute walk from V12 yoga studio. I really appreciated the recommendation as it was the best thing I ate during my latest trip. I headed over to Hurtado after taking a Tuesday evening class at V12 Yoga. I strolled into a pretty busy restaurant around 6:45pm. The staff member at the register said there was a private party at 7:30pm, so it was going to get even busier. I realized the place had more than just bbq. I initially went into the restaurant with my heart set on a 1 meat brisket combo. I found that I was in for a treat, because they also offered Tex-Mex. BBQ AND TEX-MEX?! How does one choose one over the other? I decided to get the best of both worlds and ordered the brisket tostada and chips and guac for good measure. The brisket tostada was fantastic, and it was so reasonably affordable. $6-and change for the crispiest tostada shell loaded with fatty brisket (I made the request for fatty), onions, cilantro, and cheese. It well exceeded my expectations and could put nacho plates to shame. Thoroughly enjoyed the chips and guac. The guac tasted fresh, and the chips had a bit of cayenne for a punch of flavor. Bonus points for their tangy, spicy salsa.

Disappointing experience--drive past this place and go elsewhere!…read moreWe drove all the way from Van Alstyne to try this place based on the hype, but unfortunately, it was a massive letdown from start to finish. The Brisket & Menu Limitations: When ordering, the cashier asked if we wanted more or less fat on our brisket. We specifically asked for less, but ended up with a plate that was practically all fat and very little meat. To make matters worse, they don't let you see the food before it's served. Add in the fact that they wouldn't let us order two of the same meat, and we were forced to settle for items we didn't even want because they were already out of so many things (no sausage, no Twinkies, beef ribs, etc.). I understand running low later in the day, but being restricted on what you can order while they're running out is just frustrating. Drinks, Sides, & Sauce: Two out of the three soda machines were completely out of order, and the third one had no ice and only dispensed flat soda. As for the food, the street corn was watery and flavorless. The only bright spot was the mac and cheese, which was actually good. However, the barbecue sauce was genuinely terrible--I would honestly rather use ketchup. Customer Service: To top it all off, the cashier was rude and had a bad attitude the entire time. Needless to say, we won't be back, and I highly recommend skipping this spot. If you want great barbecue, save your time and gas and head to Hutchins or Tender instead!

We drove 20 miles to come see Erick and Not just Q. We were looking for someplace nice and local to…read moreget some BBQ and they showed up as our best option. We are super glad that we were able to make it out here, the people were so kind and nice to us and even hooked us up with a little gift as they were parting for the evening. We got the brisket that was the juiciest brisket we've ever tasted, and it was end of the evening for them. I can only imagine how juicy it is in the beginning of the evening. The chicken was slightly dry, but understandable for the fact that it was the last order of the day. They totally compensated for it by giving us some sausage so I'm not mad. Sausage was juicy and delicious and had a little kick to it. The Mac and cheese was good but nothing to boast about, it was our least favorite item on the plate. The cheese corn was so phenomenal that we ate every last bite and even licked it clean, we believe it should be illegal! The roll was a normal, I think store bought. Their BBQ sauce has a kick to it but it is out of this world delicious. All in all, excellent experience and we will be back. Thanks Erick. :)

Food arrived quickly and portion was fair. Taste was mild, service polite, a standard three-star…read moredinner.