We live close and I often "sleep" on this little BBQ Spot. Everything is tasty and cooked to pure perfection. The pit master deserves a bow! They were out of the ribs...no biggie and close early for a BBQ rest. 7:00. They suggested the Pork Belly Burnt ends. Talk about delicious, tender with just the right amount of sweet apple sauce taste. I can't describe it...it's just well other worldly. The turkey, best I've ever had was MOIST. Sooo dang good. I saw they had "egg rolls" and only served them on Fridays. Hold your Asian Pure Bread horses...these ain't your typical egg rolls. They're stuffed with pulled pork, cream cheese, jalapeños...this is some backwoods Texan culinary concoction that will surprise you. Damn it's good! Their potato salad is my absolute favorite. It's sour cream based and served chilled. Again other worldly. Their green beans are equally as good..seasoned! I'm not some BBQ die hard fanatic but I know good food! This little gem would be worth the drive! You'll be surprised! Trust me on this one! read more

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Super friendly staff. Asked by multiple people how our meal was. We had brisket & a smash burger. Both were VERY good. I regret that it has taken us so long to make the drive out there. A place we will keep in our regular rotation. read more

Great bbq place I will definitely have to go back and try some more stuff. We ordered brisket and chicken plates and they were very good! read more

LocalCraft BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

Went in for 3 meat plate wanted to 2 of my meats as brisket and 1 as sausage. Was told I can't do 2 meats as brisket only one but can do 2 meats as sausage... nothing on the menu states this and I drive out of my way to try this place. Waste of time read more

2 years later, and simply the best around! Now you can purchase a beer! The pork belly burnt ends are still awesome! The smashburger can change you life! and the point system is still there... and I used them every chance I can! You are wasting your time if you are going anywhere else! 5 STARS AGAIN read more

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The real deal. True Cue! (Take the True Cue pledge at http://www.truecue.org/the-pledge) Drove up today from NRH to finally give LC a try at lunch. Well worth the drive. These cats have got it going on. If you know real Texas BBQ you know what you will find here. Solid Central Texas style BBQ. We ordered a pound of brisket from the point and a pound of ribs. No sides. Both were all that we are looking for in BBQ brisket and ribs. Perfection on both meats: rendering, smoke, seasoning, bark, rib meat to bone relationship, etc. Everything one expects from meats properly cooked over post oak on offset pits. Offset pits! The sauce here is quite nice and an especially great compliment to the pork ribs. Didn't ask if house made but I assume it is. Three beers on tap (Dos Equis, Shiner and wus Lite : ) along with several others in cans. No vino. Just go! read more

LocalCraft BBQ - The essentials. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

05/9/2025 Friday 11:50. Local craft is right on the road past the post office so keep an eye out. A throw back to small town Americana. A little joint with a hopping business as such the parking is not quiet enough but the dollar store will do. There was a little line, nothing too crazy. 1 person taking orders and manning the register, 4 good folks behind her preparing the various items. Everyone was moving quickly and no one seemed frazzled or stressed. It has ample seating in my opinion. They serve burgers too, but I came for the brisket and pork belly. Paired with green chili corn and baked beans. The brisket. One of the best I have ever had. Hear me out, it was not the moistest, dissolve in your mouth brisket (think Pecan lodge), but it was a good meaty, moist brisket. Had a great chew and the bark and seasoning were perfect! Not too peppery. What put this brisket at a five star for me, despite the moist aka fatty (for you real bbq folks) it was not heavy. I can put it any better than that. The fat gave it flavor and moisture but not too much. The smoke delicate but permeated the entire meat! Wow! The pork belly is sliced like brisket instead of the usual cubes. I think perhaps this is what lent to the dryness and not quite hit enough. That having been said, the flavor and smoke was spot on. I didn't mind the dryness because of the flavor. This pork belly would have been amazing hot and fresher. The sides. Creamed corn wasn't exactly creamed but good. The beans a little on the tangy side, which I like. Of course, I don't go for the sides. It is really great when I find one or two that can give the meat a run for its money! I highly recommend this place for really, really good cue. read more

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They had their food truck out at a fall festival tonight, and as someone who loves food trucks, this one definitely impressed me. I wish I'd snapped a photo, but between the crowd and my hunger, I didn't stand a chance! I ordered the turkey sandwich with mac and cheese, and both were fantastic. The turkey was perfectly cooked (not dry at all, which is rare for BBQ), and the portion was generous with plenty of flavorful meat piled on the bun. The barbecue sauce itself was excellent too, rich and balanced with just the right amount of tanginess. After this experience, I'll absolutely be making the drive out to Newark to visit the restaurant. If the food truck is any indication, it's well worth the trip. I'll make sure to post photos next time lol read more

Recently heard about this place and saw good YELP reviews. We drove over from trophy club to try it out. Newark is certainly off the beaten path, but this place is worth the effort to get here. We shared the 3-meat plate, plus an extra side. Pepper sausage, sliced brisket and smoked bologna (in honor of my Dad). All were excellent, as were the baked beans and baked-potato salad. The mac-n- cheese was a bit dry...I prefer ooey-gooey m-n-c, but it certainly wasn't terrible. The staff was very friendly and helpful in talking through the menu. This Q joint is definitely worth the effort to get there. Keep up the great work LCBBQ!! read more

Food was delicious. Staff were very friendly. Clean and affordable. Definitely coming back!

Local Craft Catered our baseball event. OHHH, WOW. Tender Brisket, GREAT Sides and smooth tea. I am about to head there for a nice lean brisket plate. The smoke ring was amazing, it was so tender and the flavor was amazing. I think it is better than hurtado and hutchens. read more

We ordered take out and I really enjoyed the brisket, turkey, baked potato, fries and Mac and cheese. I can't really comment on service and ambiance because I just ordered over the phone and picked up but I would definitely eat here again. read more

Had the brisket, pork brisket, and my wife had the baked potato. It was the largest potato we have ever seen. Food was fantastic. Great environment. Got to meet "Rocky" the owner who was friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend this for BBQ read more

LocalCraft BBQ - Loaded Spud - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

Everything here was really good. Came a little after 2 and everything was on point. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was the beans but everyone has different taste buds. read more

Love this place I had the smash burger and the soda thank you local craft for the amazing service the food is absolutely amazing!

The brisket-style Pork Belly was amazing! The sliced brisket was good. $3 Shiner Bock hit the spot. Service if friendly, plenty of seating and tables, and they feature lots of daily specials like Fried Bologna and Jalapeño Poppers Egg Rolls to name a few available on my visit. It's worth the drive if you're not from around here. read more

I'm so full I can hardly write this review!! Oh My Gosh and I happy we discovered this little gem off the beaten path! The BBQ was mind blowing! My husband & I shared a HUGE beef rib, Mac n Cheese & green beans. Our friend had burnt ends & brisket. Every single bite was heaven! I wish we had something like this in AZ. Thank you LocalCraft BBQ!! We love your service, food, & Texas hospitality! read more

LocalCraft BBQ - 1.37 pound beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

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Best BBQ I have had in quite awhile. Had the Craft plate- 4 meats and choice of 3 sides. Turkey, Pulled Pork, Brisket and Pork Belly. Turkey was thick, tender and extremely juicy. Pulled Pork was a bit dry and over shredded, but still tasty. Brisket was a little tough and semi-dry. Pork belly was tender and flavorful but not overly-greasy. Sides: Baked Potato Salad was wonderful, a nice change up from regular potato salad. Chili screamed corn was surprisingly good. Mac and cheese was creamy and had just the right amount of crispy topping on it. Not a big place so during super busy time there would not be seating. Staff was very friendly and sweet. Overall very good place for a weekend lunch!!! read more

LocalCraft BBQ - Craft Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

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Great little place in North West Fort Worth area. If you're going up 287, north of Fort Worth put this in your GPS and give them a try. The brisket is very good, I wanted some turkey, but they were out but they did have one smoked chicken breast left. I took that instead of the turkey and was extremely impressed with the quality and the smoke it had. I just needed something to snack on so I didn't try any of the sides. Just a couple of meats to hold me over till dinner. Everything was excellent. Good quick friendly service. Definitely will go back next time. I'm in the area. read more

Our local hang out where we live had a BBQ buffet night that is always overpriced and my dad only wanted some baked beans. He's not the person who will go ask someone if they will sell him a side portion of their buffet meal for a smaller price, so that weekend I went hunting on Yelp! for some baked beans for him. This place popped up and even though it's 30 miles away in a direction we don't go that often, we jumped in the car and went. There are not many parking spots and they were all full so we figured that was a good sign. It was. The food was great, the people were very friendly. It is not a very big place, but they use the space well. It was pretty obvious that it was our first time there because when we heard our number called, we all wandered around aimlessly with no clue where to go. They could tell and guided us to the window in the left room where the kitchen passes the food out. We had a lovely time. read more

Wow, what a fantastic spot in an area that needs good local food! As a BBQ aficionado I must say, the flavors, bark, smoke, and cook on all the menu items we tried was superb! Ribs - Good bite, bark, flavor. Brisket - cooked absolutely perfectly incredibly tender Pork Belly - Melt in your mouth goodness Sausage - Sliced perfectly, not too fatty, great flavor ! Mac and Cheese - Good balance, not too dry not too wet Creamer Corn - Great flavor. So very Texas ! Banana Pudding - Good puréed banana and pudding. Fresh Nilla Wafers A fantastic local spot, good kind service with a smile! Attentive. Inside restaurant had plenty of seating, a homely ambiance Highly recommended! read more

LocalCraft BBQ - Three Meat Plate, Mac and Cheese, Creamed Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

This place is one of my favorite BBQ spots in the area. They put a lot of love into their meats and it shows in their super flavorful brisket and consistently juicy turkey. I do wish their sides were a bit more exciting. I've tried a few and haven't fallen in love yet, but the sandwiches are enough to keep me coming back. The staff is also very attentive and sweet to work with. read more

Great food. Great service and nice ambiance. Enjoy reading everything on the walls. Went to our granddaughter's grandparents day down at the elementary school and then treated ourselves with this place. We come every time we are in town. read more

Been a while since I've had Que this good! Strongly recommend - it's a bit off beaten path but take the drive !

Where the heck is Newark you ask? I had to look it up myself. Basically it's on the NE end Eagle Mountain Lake. Found it here on Yelp looking for BBQ in Fort Worth area. This place may be a little out of the way but it's definitely worth the drive. It has a real mom and pop atmosphere and the BBQ is excellent. I came for lunch and had the OMG sandwich. It was delicious and it was large enough I could have split it with my wife. I'll be back again soon for dinner. read more

Yummy yummy!!! We ordered the plate that had a little bit of everything on it. Ribs, brisket, turkey, shredded pork, coleslaw and Mac n cheese. The turkey was on point. Brisket was a tad dry, but the barbecue sauce helped. The staff are friendly and work efficiently for a wonderful experience. read more

LocalCraft BBQ - An attempt to finish! - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

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Love the tater salad & jalapeno sausage. Consistently delicious bbq. Worth the drive. read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for a long time and drooled over the photos! They close at 7 (or when sold out) so we called ahead. Sadly they were sold out of ribs and burnt ends We ordered a little of everything! My son got their burger with a side of mac and cheese. My daughter got a kids plate with brisket and mac and cheese-I was impressed they offered a kids plate, most places don't! My son looooved the burger! Hubby and I got a craft plate, a brisket stuffed baked potato, and their cherry bombs. The craft plate included brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and pork belly, plus 3 sides-we did macaroni, baked potato salad, and green chili creamed corn. Cherry bombs were jalapeños stuffed with brisket, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with a cherry glaze we took home a ton food! All of the meat was great! We loved the brisket, but we were more impressed with the pork- the pulled pork was moist and flavorful, and the pork belly was amazing! As for the sides- we all made comments about the macaroni, and felt it lacked flavor. The kids compared it to the macaroni at their school. The green chili corn was yummy! The loaded potato salad was the best potato salad we have had at a BBQ restaurant!! Overall a great barbecue place! We are wanting to try the ribs and burnt ends, so will definitely be back! read more

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Great tasting food. Friendly service and just what ya expect from a BBQ place; country music, picnic tables on one side and other seating other side. Self serve sodas and tea as well as condiments. Barbecue sauce is so yummy too. I love the pulled pork sandwich. A jewel in Newark! read more

LOCAL BUSINESS The smell y'all, this place is heaven on earth. The food is amazing, we tried the smoked ribs, chopped and sliced brisket and the jalapeño sausage and everything was amazing. For the sides we had the Mac n cheese, baked beans, green beans and the corn. I can't believe we haven't noticed this place before. I can't forget to mention the amazing service they provide, the lady at the cashier was just so sweet. TIPS: the place is BYOB and don't sell alcohol so make sure to come prepared if you enjoy a beer or something. They receipts have a code that you can text and accumulate points. read more

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I haven't tried every bbq spot in Texas, but I have tried a lot in the DFW area, and for me this place is the best. Brisket never fails, the smoke turkey is a must have, the ribs don't need any sauce, the flavor of the rub is fire. Most bbq joints focus on the meats and put no love into the sides, not here their sides are just as flavorful as the meats. Definitely a hidden gem you have to try read more

Best bbq around. Smoked hamburgers and ribs are fantastic!! Love the sides. Owners are using beef tallow for all fried foods.

Food was ok. BBQ is so subjective. It really depends on what your taste is that determines your idea of what is the BEST! Would try again, but just ok IMO. read more

This is one of our favorite BBQ places! My family loves the brisket and I love the smoked turkey sandwich and BBQ Chicken! We also enjoy the Mac and cheese and Banana pudding. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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I have had lots good Bbq in TEXAS, but I have never had exceptional Bbq in a very long time. All I can say is WOW, the smoke flavor was explosive, the sides dishes were perfectly seasoned and the portions will leave a fat man full for a week. GREAT JOB GUYS read more

Great BBQ and amazing burgers. The staff is helpful and friendly. Fun atmosphere. We came because they use beef tallow and were recommended by the Seed Oil Scout App! We will be back. The burger I had was the best I have had in a while. It had brisket and a smashed patty. Yum!! read more

Great BBQ! Brisket, ribs, jalapeno sausage were all spot on. The green chili corn was worth the drive in itself. Definitely going back!

Food is always great you have to try the Pork belly brisket style!!! BOMB!! Everyone always treats you well when you walk in! Love the way it's decorated we go here at least 2-3 times a month even though it's a drive read more

The food was absolutely amazing. Our crew order a variety from the menu and it was delicious! Great owners and awesome service. We will be back! read more

LocalCraft BBQ - Cherry Bomb Egg rolls with Brisket, jalapenos and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Texas

Food is amazing here! My husband stalks barbecue restaurants throughout the USA, and this is in his top 5. He loves their brisket (you can get it lean and chopped or sliced if you'd like), hamburgers, baked beans, fries. My favorite is the smoked turkey and salad. Mac n cheese, Cole slaw is good too. Customer service is good, staff is nice, and the ambiance is a fun and clean take on a typical small bbq restaurant decor. read more