One of the top signature Texas BBQ joints, in town! Besides the yummy meats and my favorite blue cheese mixes in the sides, the packaging is environmentally safe - old school butcher paper! Cure your hankering and enjoy a cheat day, Lockhart Smokehouse is one of the best! You can burn some calories by walking one of the coolest neighborhoods in town, Bishop Arts, Oak Cliff, TX! babe i don't feel good hey y'all have the exact same chin with the dimple wait a minute it's julie Paulis have a nice weekend no i was hoping to see you honey i cant help that i don't feel good you're working right now just come in and ravage me awake lol read more

Fun environment. I stayed across the street for a work event and walked over to see what was going on. Stopped by and grabbed some ribs and slaw. The ribs were decent, slaw was mediocre. You can order by the bone which was nice. I ordered two ribs, which was just under enough. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Lockhart Smokehouse is located inside of Texas Live! tucked away in the corner closest to Globe Life. The space is pure bbq joint with lots of woods, metals, neon lighting and chalkboard signs. The space is pretty large, like most places located in Live! It features two full bars, a large indoor dining room with booths, standard eating and high tops and then opens to a good sized outdoor covered patio. It's a walk up, order and receive at the counter type of place. Usually one person is ordering, one person is getting the hot sides and one is cutting the meat. So you get your food on the spot without delay. Speaking of food, they have a limited or focused menu that features brisket, chicken, turkey and sausage by the pound with offerings of hot or cold sides from the classic Mac n cheese to blue cheese coleslaw and even brisket deviled eggs. We all went with the brisket, baked beans and Mac n cheese. While that wasn't any of our first or second choice, as we wanted the special burnt ends, but they were out then I wanted the jalapeño sausage, but again, they were out. So we walk went brisket. The brisket was decent, less fatty than other places I have had, which I can appreciate. However some pieces were moist, and others a bit dry. There is a small station that had containers of pickles, onions, etc...and their house sauce. Just a single sauce type, so if you aren't a fan of a tangy version of your classic bbq sauce, then this ain't the place for you. Service was friendly, even when they were telling us they were out of stuff. The manager also brought us a small apple cobbler on the house, which was a nice touch. Overall, decent spot with some tasty, albeit not mind blowing, bbq. Solid 3.5 stars. read more

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The food was okay which is disappointing for me because I had such high hopes for this place. I had the brisket, sausage, blue cheese coleslaw and beans. The blue cheese slaw was the best park. Everything else was forgettable or regrettable (I'm looking at you beans). This location is part of Texas Live and it's really cool inside. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Came here before the cowboys v Vikings game and was very surprised by the long line but I knew it was gonna be good due the amount of people. My bf ordered while I waited at a table he ordered brisket, ribs jalapeño sausage, macaroni, baked beans and slaw. When my bf got back and saw down we spread everything out we realized they had given him turkey breast instead of brisket so I sent him back and when he went to let them know they denied the mistake and made him pay for the brisket instead of just admitting to misunderstanding we ended up throwing away a pound of turkey breast which I hated because I don't like wasting food. Aside from that the brisket was delicious and juicy the side of pickles and jalapeños with every bite made it even better! The sides were amazing! I could probably eat those baked beans with a side of jalapeño sausage for the rest of my life and be happy! It is very crowded so be prepared to wait in a long line and wait for a table but the football ambiance while waiting is great they have plenty of TVs and bar seating as well if you find a spot to sit in. Definitely worth the wait and definitely a place I would go back to when/if I go back to Arlington. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Smoked Baked Beans, Kreuz Market 1/3lb Jalapeno Sausage, Pork Spare Ribs, Lockhart Slaw, Mac n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Popped into Texas Live to watch a little of the Rams vs Eagles before the Rangers vs Marlins. Christina (or Christine, we were too busy eating to confirm ) hooked us up at the bar with Deep Eddy's grapefruit vodka + soda + lemon and a Miller Lite. She then convinced us to try the BBQ. Now, I'm not a big BBQ fan, so I was fully prepared to be "meh" about it. Instead... I was wildly surprised. We grabbed a half pound of turkey, small mac & cheese, plus all the fixings--bread, BBQ sauces, pickles, pickled onions, jalapeños. Built our own little mix. As you can tell from the photo... it was absolutely awful (read: sarcasm). We demolished the whole thing. The only thing that made it out alive was a tiny bit of mac & cheese, which didn't last long after the picture. 10/10 would let Christina talk us into BBQ again. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Mac n Cheese, Turkey Breast, Spicy Pickles, jalapeños, pickled onion, bread! BBQ Spread - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Really good barbecue and conveniently located before a game. I'm glad we stopped as it hit the spot. With a little more time and access to a car, we might've tried a couple of other hotspots, but we were pleased to find that we could get a little bit of everything we liked. Everyone was polite and it's so conveniently located you can't go wrong. read more

I couldn't wait to eat here. I love bbq. Not a bad wait for a Wednesday night. About 30 minutes in line. I asked for moist brisket because I want flavor. It didn't disappoint. Great tender salty taste. 100% recommend. Beans were also delicious. Deviled eggs were good but I'd pass next time. They were out of macaroni and cheese which is what I wanted. Also wish I would had gotten the potato salad. Sausage was good. I like mine a firmer. It is moist and chewy but good flavor. I was however disappointed in the ribs. Maybe they were days old. They were over smoked and tasteless. They had the strange tender toughness to them when it was cooked enough to be tender but over cooked or reheated to loose it also. Either way they had no flavor. Brisket saved the day though. I definitely want to go back and just get extra brisket next time and hopefully try the macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Also wish I would have bought a shirt and cap. I always buy clothing at these places but was with a company event and didn't think about it. Either way go get some moist brisket. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Pork Spare Ribs, Brisket, Kreuz Market 1/3lb Jalapeno Sausage, Brisket Deviled Eggs, Smoked Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Now that's some disappointing brisket. Yeah, I know, the reviews aren't stellar. But dang, while waiting for a concert, walking by this place... well, it smelled awesome!! Such a tease - every BBQ joint smells good, right? And so many are disappointing. Yeah, I know that lean brisket is hard to do right. But there's almost-good and then there's, "wow, this is super dry." Then you grab the BBQ sauce... and, "Wow, this is NOT my style of BBQ sauce." It was... weird. Not good. *sigh* Baked beans were awesome, so that's a bright spot. Heads up - they're spicy! But I loved em. Almost raised this review to 3 stars because of the beans alone, but... no, brisket that disappointing at a BBQ joint, where you order up front and there's no table service... had to go with 2. Would not return. Wish I'd tried the turkey instead, but can't see myself returning to try. Oh well. Spicy pickles were fun, too, tbh. *shrug* read more

It's good ... I live near, so it's reliable if you live close. Is it the best, no. But it is good. The service is quick. The sides are some already pre made in a side fridge. So just grab and go. The set up is kind of a cafeteria style. Grab your food and sit. Clean after yourself kind of spot. read more

So I was really hungry when I walked in. The line moved fast which was great. The service was like the lunch lady me at school, just quick and to the point. I ordered the half pound ribs and much ended up 2 bones for $10.58 so $5.25 per bone. The ribs were tender with decent smoke. I also grabbed a container of the blue cheese slaw, which was really weird but kinda in a good way. I think if you really like blue cheese, which I do, you'll find it interesting. I got a 3 pack and f deviled eggs that had a smokey flavor: Overall the meal was ok but nothing outstanding. My total was $20 so a pretty good price for lunch when you consider the area. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - 1/2 lb of ribs $10.57 sauce was too spicy for my taste - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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This place deserves all the stars in the world! We decided to eat here at it is located right next to the stadium. I ordered the jalapeño sausage, a small mac & cheese, and a small coleslaw. As I tried each item I was in shock they were all so amazing!! I immediately googled where the nearest Lockhart was to my hometown, to my dismay, there is not one within three hours, and my heart broke from there. I immediately googled the recipe for their coleslaw. It had some kick to it and a special crunch, and it was the best coleslaw I've had in my entire life - I promise you. The mac & cheese is so cheesy so creamy and so beyond perfect, definitely recommend this to every single person. The sausage was also really good and you get a really large helping for the price. really truly cannot recommend this place enough. you order at the counter and take it to your seat. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Kreuz Market 1/3lb Jalapeno Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Friends and I came here for lunch after our tour of the neighboring Globe Life Field. I ended up ordering the beef brisket, a serving of the original (not the jalapeño -- because I'm a delicate little flower when it comes to spice, haha) sausage, and a side of the Lockhart slaw (along with 3 slices of bread). I probably would have ordered a portion of the pulled pork as well - just to try it - but they didn't have any available at that time (a bit of a bummer, especially because they weren't super busy or anything). The sausage was probably my favorite part of the meal vs the brisket which seemed both overly fatty and had bark that seemed excessively burnt (with no real taste other than 'burnt'). The Lockhart slaw was okay, but I'd probably try the bleu cheese slaw next time. All around, just a very average meal. The service was friendly & the ambiance was inviting. I wasn't necessarily a huge fan of the large amount of butcher paper used to wrap individual meat orders, because, especially with bread slices inside the wrapping, it seemed a bit awkward to carry around (the wrapping came open easily). Also, as you're unwrapping everything, your table can become quite overwhelmed with everything and messy - especially as you're trying to share space with others who have their own food orders. TL;DR the main highlight of this Lockhart location is the convenience of it being within Texas Live / nearby Globe Life Field (and not too far from AT&T Stadium). Wasn't especially impressed with the brisket here, and would've preferred the pulled pork. If you're looking for bbq in Texas, perhaps visit the flagship Lockhart Smokehouse location in Dallas instead (I've never been there, but Texas-based friends have said good things). There are better options in the Arlington area either way though. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Took my dad here for a fathers day lunch and luckily it wasn't to busy. The bbq was regularly priced and i ended up getting a pound of brisket and some links. All of it was delicious and split between the two of us. The bar is right inside the restaurant to make it easy to refill your cup. Definitely a good spot to check out in Texas live read more

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After doing my own barbecue for 5 years, and having been lucky enough to zig zag the Midwest and south, I know what I like. The brisket tastes like dog food, it's dry. No smoke ring, no flavor unless pedigree counts. The ribs eh. They were edible. Surprisingly the smoked turkey was epic and the saving grace of this establishment. If I come back again, it's either for the turkey or the Texas rangers. read more

So much meat! We ordered the half chicken, two ribs, 1/2 pound of brisket and the jalapeño sausage with spicy coleslaw, brisket potato salad and brisket deviled eggs. The Brisket potato salad was some of the best I've ever had and I loved the kick of spicyness that it had. Same with the spicy coleslaw. We came on a Tuesday afternoon with absolutely no line or large crowds. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Ribs, brisket, chicken, and jalapeño sausage with spicy coleslaw, Brisket Deviled Eggs, Potato Salad, Spicy Pickles and pickled onions. - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Had lunch with my son here for father's day. We ordered the one bound of brisket, yhe original and jalapeño sausage, along with baked beans and brisket devil eggs. The brisket was really tender and a great smokey flavor. The jalapeño sausage barely had any kick, but the original sausage tasted really good. The baked beans and devil eggs were also good. Although a little expensive we enjoyed our meal, and the atmosphere. read more

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Last night (Saturday, July 26th), we entered Lockhart Smokehouse after the Rangers game. After waiting in a long line to get in, we quickly realized it was way too crowded. We also discovered we couldn't get to other parts of Texas Live! because access was blocked. When we tried to leave through the entrance, we were turned away because of the still-growing line outside. We then went to the marked exit near the food area, only to find it blocked from the outside by a man with dreads or braids. He refused to turn around or communicate with any of us, even as several people were clearly trying to get out. He ignored a woman who was knocking on the glass while having a panic attack. We had to physically push the door open to help her out. Shockingly, the same staff member then pushed us back inside and blocked the exit again. We went to the front of the restaurant and begged the staff to let us out. They eventually agreed, but only after telling us we were "going against the flow." This entire situation was completely unacceptable and incredibly unsafe. Blocking a designated exit is illegal. Ignoring customers in visible distress is inhumane. Whoever was working that door should not be in a position of authority, especially in a hospitality setting. We will be filing an official OSHA complaint. Lockhart Smokehouse in Arlington should be held accountable for these dangerous and irresponsible actions. read more

Based on our previous experience, we came back this time to try their meats. Our party tried the turkey, brisket, ribs, and both types of sausage. The brisket was hit and miss. Some cuts were good, but others had too much fat that hadn't cooked through. Lots of grease saturated through the wrapping paper after just a short walk to our table. Sausage was tasty, but a little too dry and the same goes for the turkey. Some of the sides this time were underwhelming. The eggs, potato salad, and blue cheese slaw got high ranks. The cobbler, regular slaw, and Mac and cheese were all things we'd not order again. The beans had some large chunks of brisket in them, but were lacking quality flavor. Overall, this is not a place I'd recommend if looking for what I consider "good" Texas BBQ. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Brisket, ribs, and a few sides - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Was the worst tasting BBQ I have had living here in North Texas. I am from Central Texas near Austin, so I know Lockhart BBQ and Elgin Sausage and others. I also have been to the one downtown Dallas and that one was superb, not sure what the issue is at this location. The ribs were dry, sausage color seem off and a little sour taste to it. I paid over 100.00, so yes I am pretty upset about it. My daughter asked me what was wrong with the meat? Really? This is Texas Live! First time at this location, never will be back and if anyone asks me about I will share my experience. read more

Came here for lunch. Got the brisket and ribs. Not a lot of flavor and both were REALLY dry Had the Mac and cheese as a side. Was ok. Really thick (not a complaint) + big red at the fountain. Childhood nostalgia. I'm a bbq guy. I wouldn't recommend. read more

The bbq was average to below average. The brisket was dry and needed more bbq sauce than anything. The pork ribs were not tender at all. The Mac and cheese was so terrible that my kids didn't even want it. The brisket potato salad tasted about 2 days old. Honestly you have to be drunk to like the food. I expected more from them since it was at Texas live. read more

Pure convenient choice. The food is not bad but not good either. But I guess if you're in the stadium, it's ok to have a quick bite of bbq

Good, not great BBQ. The location works for a good meal before the game without being gouged in the park. Nice dining room in and out. We had deviled eggs which were very dense, not creamy. Turkey was good, brisket was ok. Jalapeño sausage was delicious - best item on the menu. Service was friendly and kept the tables clean as this is a busy place on game day. read more

Live! It's BBQ! My wife and I were in Arlington on a mini vacation to see the Texas Rangers and the new Globe Life Park, and surprised to not only see a large entertainment complex next to the stadium but a Lockhart Smoke House location. We have been to the original location in Lockhart, but this place smelled smoky fresh. We had arrived for lunch were there was a game later at night, so may have explained only a handful of people here. Based upon their menu I was a Texas Vegetarian by ordering Turkey and a side of Potato Salad. They also have the normal beef and pork where my wife got some of that. You order first and then find a place to sit. The staff was nice and friendly. The ambiance is small Texas country store with the smell of wood smoke in the air. With the large wood tables it makes it perfect to spread your butcher paper on and organize your meats and sides. White bread is provided to make roadside sandwiches or to dip in your bbq sauce. The turkey was very smokily seasoned and soft to the bite. The potato salad was interesting and not really to my liking as much. Perhaps because it had brisket in it. Overall it was very good and being from Austin with top BBQ places all around its nice to see Arlington get a taste of it. read more

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Kristen the bartender was SO welcoming and kind after the Astros Rangers game tonight. We grabbed food and sat at the bar. She didn't act like we were in the way of the many guests standing to order single drinks. She was simply kind and courteous to all. The food was spectacular but the service was better. We will be back to see Kristen! read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Came to watch the Rangers for the first time while visiting. Tried multiple BBQ establishments and I have to say Lockhart topped all of them. A little more pricey due to location but a great spot before the game. Spicy Mac and cheese was delicious as well. Enjoy! read more

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Sunday, July 21st, around 6:30 pm. Place is not busy but still a lot of people around here. Brisket was dang good and Mac n cheese weren't half bad. I've had better at Smoke Sessions in Royce City but this hits the spot. $10 for the beer and $25 for the food. Baseball stadium prices! Plenty of places to sit inside and out. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - 1/2 lb. Brisket, Mac n cheese, & hazy pale from Revolver. - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Food was burnt and had no flavor. Jalapeño Sausage had no kicks ok it. It tasted like pepper that's it. The brisket was dry for the fat side and I feel sorry for the Rangers having a partnership with them. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Burnt ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This place is fantastic! Odd to see their collective rating now, something unbeknownst to us before we ate here. Nevertheless, we ordered a ton of meat; brisket, burnt ends and sausage and washed it down with a beer. Would unequivocally return. read more

Superb cocktails!!! Amazing barbecue with brisket , chicken , and turkey! Love the sides Mac and cheese, beans, pickles! Kristen is an amazing bartender!!! read more

Came here with a couple of work buddies thinking we would get some good barbecue. We were sadly mistaken. The brisket was dry and bland, the turkey was dry but it had a little flavor. The sausage was good and although I didn't get them, neither of the guys I was with thought the burned ends were very good either. I only gave them a two because the sausage and the brisket deviled eggs were pretty good. Then, to add insult to injury, we ordered three beers only to find out there were $15 each for a mediocre beer. Will never ever go back to this place again. Hard 8 will get my hard earned money. read more

Lockhart Smokehouse - Arlington - Just their logo - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Amazing meats, tasty sides and great service. We tried brisket, turkey, sausage, ribs, slaw, potato salad, baked beans and Mac & cheese. All were outstanding! Great place! read more

Our prospective vendor took us to see the Rangers play the Kansas City Royals. We opted to have dinner at Lockhart Smokehouse at Texas Live! adjacent to the stadium. We selected brisket, pork ribs and sausage plus the baked beans and mac-n-cheese as sides. The restaurant gave us a loaf of white bread ... we consumed half of the loaf and left the remainder for other patrons. The brisket was juicy and tender but I ended up using the barbeque sauce on the table. The pork ribs were okay; a little dry for my liking. The sausage was rich and flavorful; perhaps we should have selected the one with Jalapeno. The mac-n-cheese was great and the baked beans were satisfactory. What did we think? It was good barbeque and the proximity to the stadium made it a "no brainer" for us. Recommended if you order wisely! read more

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This Lockhart location is perfect before or after an event at Globe Life Stadium. The service was fast and we were able to eat in the covered outdoor seating area and enjoy the band playing after the baseball game. We went with a similar selection of meats from our visit in Plano. We started with the deviled eggs with brisket. You can't go wrong with these gems! Then we had the beef brisket, smoked sausage, and the turkey. The meat was all moist and the flavor was ok (I still hold other BBQ joints in higher regard when it comes to the flavor). It still hit the mark for a meal after a great day. read more

Your choice of BBQ, grab some napkins! Don't forget to the sriracha pickles, they are DELICIOUS!!!

I'm surprised by the number of poor reviews. My brisket was outstanding and so were the deviled eggs. The brisket was as tender as any I've ever had and the bark was excellent. The only thing keeping this review from a five was that the inside of the brisket didn't have much flavor. Overall a good experience and I will eat here again. read more

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Service is bad, Food sucks worse place I've been in. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Ambiance sucks as well.

Brisket and beef rib were overcooked and dry but had good flavor. Sauce was unique and flavorful. Beans were the best thing we ordered. Service was quick and pleasant. I'll try again but order differently . read more

My family and I came in on a Tuesday night, so it wasn't crazy busy. The bartender was great, filled us in on unique beer options. My wife got the on-site-only Amber, which we both enjoyed a lot, and I got the Blood & Honey, aptly described by the bartender as "Blue Moon and IPA had a baby," at 7.5% ABV. My wife and son each ordered a half chicken, which both enjoyed, and my hard-to-please, picky eater of a 14-year-old raved about how it was so tender and juicy, it fell off the bone. I ordered the brisket, which was outstanding. I don't understand the criticisms except that perhaps the critics aren't familiar with brisket. It was so tender and flavorful, it melted in my mouth. Literally, one of the top 2 or 3 I've ever had anywhere. Sides were good, unique but not mind blowing. I'd order them again, but I wouldn't go out of my way for them. That brisket though... I'd go out of my way for that. All-in-all, a great experience from Terry and her crew that I'd come back for! read more