First visit to Hurtado's in Mansfield, and I came away impressed…read more Parking is a little limited since the lot is shared with a few other businesses. I could see it being an issue during the early hours of opening on the weekends, but probably not as much in the evenings. Inside, it has a cozy, almost dive-bar feel, just not dark. LOL. There's a small bar tucked into the back corner, several four-person tables, and a couple of wooden booths along one wall. When you walk in, you order at the counter window. They give you a number for the table, you grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. The staff was friendly and polite, checking on us here and there without hovering. I went with the Texas Trinity Platter: brisket, pork ribs, garlic & pepper sausage, and Mexican street corn for my side. I also ordered a Brisket Tostada. The brisket had a nice smoke ring, decent bark, and that Central Texas, Mex-Tex seasoning profile. What I enjoyed most was the seasoning wasn't too salty or laid on too thick. It added flavor without masking the beef. The pork ribs were moist and close to fall off the bone, but still held together enough to get a good bite. There was plenty of smoke, and again, the seasoning complemented the pork instead of overpowering it. For the sausage, I chose the garlic & pepper. It had a good snap, was juicy inside, and had a light garlic flavor with a little pepper coming through. The texture was a medium grind with a good balance of lean meat and fat. But the surprise for me was the Brisket Tostada. The tostada was crisp and thick enough to support everything piled on top. There's a thin layer of refried beans, thick slices of brisket, a little salsa verde, cotija cheese, and a drizzle of Valentina's. And yes, you can actually pick the thing up and eat it without it falling apart or turning soggy. I'll admit I was eating it a little faster than usual--not because I was worried about it falling apart, but because it was that good. LOL. The salsa verde helped cut through the richness of the brisket and beans, while the Valentina's added a little extra kick without taking over. The Mexican street corn was also well seasoned without being heavy-handed and worked well with all the meats. For a first visit, Hurtado's checked a lot of boxes for me. Awesome barbecue, friendly service, and that Brisket Tostada alone gives me a reason to come back. Since it's not too far from the house, I can see this becoming one of my regular BBQ spots.

Maaaan we finally tried this place and we were not disappointed! We came here after a day in the…read moresun and were starving so we got the El Jefe to feed our family of 3 with a few additional sides. With the El Jefe platter we got to try ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, burnt ends, pulled pork and a sausage link with two sides (Mac and cheese and baked beans). We ordered a birria taco, small cup of cornbread and elote corn for good measure. The meat was all great, the ribs were tender and falling off the bone, the turkey had a great smoked flavor and was tender as well. The brisket had a good seasoning and the sausage was also delicious. The real star of the show for me was the sides. Their baked beans are like a Mexican -bbq fusion which I've never had before and LOVED. Seriously, a bit of cilantro and seasonings made for a great flavor profile. My husband was swearing by the corn and how tasty it was and my son really enjoyed the Mac and cheese. While we loved 90% of this meal the only thing I would probably not order again was the cornbread - it was pretty dry even with the honey/syrup. It crumbled everywhere and the Birria taco was good, but just missing a bit of spice and hot sauce for me. There was a line of about 10 people ahead of us when we arrived and we probably waited about 30 minutes to actually leave with our food in hand. It felt like it went by quickly. Inside was packed with people eating but they had a nice little bar area towards the back and multiple TVs showing sporting events and things. The walk ways got a little cramped while waiting, but it wasn't terrible. All in all, we spent about $70 bucks to eat here and it was definitely worth it and we'll be back.

Absolutely one of my favorite spots to go to! I really enjoy the IPA! The te amor lager is so good!…read moreAnd let's talk about the food, the Texas Twinkies are some of the best I've had! They are a jalapeño stuffed with brisket and cream cheese , wrapped in bacon , smoked to perfection and glazed with bbq sauce! Also amazing! I've had most of the items , and they don't disappoint! Burnt ends are my fav! The nachos are so yum! And they have a true southern corn bread here! So if you are in the mood for something comforting come to Del toro! It's a brewery so it has bar vibes and cute restaurant atmosphere. The service is great ! We enjoy coming here regularly. That's all... buh bye!

Took my family to del toro on a Saturday evening. Parking was kind of hard because it was busy for…read moreall the restaurants in the area. Once inside the ladies working at the front were really nice and explained how everything worked. You order and take the buzzer to let you know when it's ready. I had to try the birria tacos and a Texas Twinkie. Also tried the brisket nachos. There was plenty of seating with booths and tables. It didn't take long for the food to get done at all. My favorite was the brisket nachos with plenty of meat and the Texas twinkie was just as good. I've had better birria tacos. That was a disappointment. My husband really liked the bbq pork belly.

Texas Slab is a great meat spot with friendly service and high-quality cuts. The staff is helpful,…read morethe meat is fresh, and everything is well priced. Definitely a place I'd recommend.

I have been getting my jerky for many years from Texas Slabs. The meat is always fresh and the…read moretaste is amazing. When I am not able to visit the store, I order online.

amazing! Great service, and food was incredible. Really loved the awaze brisket and fried okra.read more

I thought about my mom . I was thinking I'm at home!!! Very tasty!! Flavorful and the desert. OH…read moremy!!! So worth it.

We had a great experience at this BBQ spot! The food was fresh, hot, and definitely worth trying…read more We did have about an hour and a half wait for our food, which was a little longer than expected, but the service was really great throughout the entire experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. We got to go and our food was still hot. You could tell the food was prepared with care. Even with the long wait, the great customer service made a big difference. Definitely a place we'd consider coming back to!

I'm sorry but I would not recommend this barbecue joint. Sorry guys, I love your story and think…read moreit's cool. I'm assuming you guys live not having to work a full week and make enough money in a couple of days to live happily. But I'm just gonna tell you the truth from a customer's perspective. Let me first tell you that I have been a barbecue fanatic for approximately 7 years. It started the first time I went to a REAL barbecue joint in Lockhart. I had no idea barbecue could be this good. Then when I saw my first Texas Monthly Top 50 Passport at Hutchins in McKinney, I was on a mission. That award period I visited 38 of the top 50. Since then I've probably been to 60+ locations that have at one time or another landed on the Top 50 list. I've only been to Goldee's once but here are my take away: - I arrived at 11:00am on a Friday. The line wasn't terrible and I made it to the counter at 12:30pm. In just that short period of time they ran out of all their specialty offerings for the day except lamb sausage, which can be common. But they also ran out of their everyday pork ribs. Now COME ON! This place was #1 last ranking and #3 this time. You can't cook enough ribs to take care of customers that line up when you open? - The lamb sausage was very good. It definitely stood out as something unique, memorable and noteworthy. - Brisket was good but nothing that made me think it was better than most and definitely not worth coming back and standing in line for. - Side items: all they had that was appealing to me was Mac and cheese and pinto beans and neither of those were notable. - I ordered a beef rib because they were out of everything else. No turkey, pork, chicken. It was like any other beef rib. Good but way too rich and greasy. I can never eat much of that. And I like VERY moist (fatty) brisket. - That brings me to my next point. This is the ONLY place I have ever heard of that does not let you pick the style of brisket you like. They force you to take half moist and half lean. The reason I never cared for barbecue (particularly brisket) before I went to Lockhart was because it was too dry. Even with proper Texas BBQ, I NEVER eat lean brisket. There just isn't enough flavor and juice for my liking. On the other hand, I know several people that hate all the fat. And they are forcing those people to take what they do not like in order to get what they want. It is an insane way to serve Texas BBQ. - Drinks? They have a standup cooler with some sodas and bottled tea. It's hard to find a BBQ joint in Texas that does serve fresh brewed tea. They don't. - Location and seating: it's basically like a single-wide mobile home. Very small entry/order area and very few seats. If you don't get there 2 hours before they open, you will be standing outside for 1.5+ hours, maybe spend 15 mins inside, and have to take your food to go. - Hours?! I'm sorry, I understand you can do what you want, work when you want, have whatever quality of life you want. But if you're gonna be sought out as the best of the best in Texas, think about your customers. Limiting yourself to only being open a couple of days per week makes it very difficult and uncomfortable for your customers to visit you. I can see you getting a handful of regulars and all those people like me that HAVE TO try you, but it definitely is not geared towards taking care of us and wanting us to come back. Bottom line, if you HAVE TO try them, I suggest getting there 1.5-2 hours before they open on a Friday. If you get there at 11, there's a good chance you will have wasted time in line for mediocre barbecue with very limited options. But these are the reasons why I would never recommend you and never think about coming back.

The tantalizing smell of smoked meat drew me across the Home Depot parking lot to a makeshift tent…read morewhere I was politely greeted by the kindest soul. We ordered a double brisket because they were out of pulled pork, and took it home. We quite enjoyed it, and the bbq sauce was the perfect touch.

Delicious ribs. Delicious fried okra and tomatoes. There were three of us and we shared the rib…read moredinner and got two extra side plates. Plenty of food.

Friendly staff! Good smokey, tasty BBQ! Fun little food truck in a nice area! Highly recommend!read more

The Best BBQ I have had is J-ROC always good brisket is on point . Then ribs are damn good meat…read morefalls right off the bone

Nice casual ambiance and good convenient location. Very clean. Greeted immediately and the staff…read morewas helpful for our first visit. Food wise, we tried several menu items and everything was good. Price wise was a little expensive for me but the portions were large. Overall a good experience!

This is a great place for some beers, ax throwing, and comfort food. The decor is rustic-imdustrial…read morewith a Southern aesthetic with an overall ambiance of a laid back place to come together and have a good time. The self-serve wall with beer and alcohol taps (limited selection of mixed drinks) is awesome as you get to pour yourself drinks and are charged by the ounce. Want a half a beer? Not a problem, just pour half. The food is fresh and you're provided with generous portions. Things we've tried and liked: chicken nachos, taco trio, and various hot dogs/brats. Lastly, the owners are friendly and nice people and worth getting to know. Definitely a small business you should visit.

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!!!

I've been hearing about Hurtado on 105.3 The Fan for a while, and although radio ads don't usually…read moreinfluence 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!

In the home of some of the best barbecue in my eyes, True Texas is good and reliable…read more Which is a great testament to the workers because they're able to make sure that quality food is always coming out, and it's always dependable when you're looking for something tasty. I want to preface this by saying, I enjoyed my food as part of a Too Good To Go order and, everything was delicious and I also got a great variety of items. The restaurant is located on the far left side of the Mansfield HEB store and has a drive thru on the outside left side as well. In my bag this evening they provided me with, a baked potato, brisket, mac & cheese, and a creamed corn. The baked potato was great, and I really appreciate that it came with all the fixings, it was also salted on the outside and cleaned! The mac & cheese was creamy, smooth, and noodles cooked well. The star of the show for me was definitely the creamed corn, it had a hint of spice in it, and definitely was a sweet corn which I prefer. Lastly, the brisket, I don't typically like a sauce brisket however, in this case, it was a nice chunk with the well seasoned bark making it enjoyable. Despite the fact that they were 30 minutes to close, the restaurant still had people dining in, and a few others picking up like myself. However, they were out of forks, which was a bit upsetting yet to enjoy food this good you don't even need any utensils.

We finally tried True Texas BBQ in HEB and it did not disappoint !! We ordered through the HEB app…read moreon a Friday night and by the time I arrived to the store (about 10 mins) the food was being walked out and delivered straight to my hands - perfect timing! We got the sliced brisket sandwich, chopped brisket sandwich and the loaded chili cheese Fritos and everything was delicious! The sandwiches could have had more bbq sauce on them for me, but the smoked flavor of the meat was very good. The loaded chips were a great cheat meal/snack and kid-approved. Although we didn't eat in the store, it was very clean and tidy. The guy who handed me my food was pleasant and it was seamless. We'll definitely be back to try more items in the menu!