One of the hottest cities in Texas for BBQ is Fort Worth. Located in North Central Texas just west of Dallas, Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in Texas and the 13th-largest city in the country. While there’s no shortage of delicious BBQ spots around the city, these few stand up above the rest. Whether you’re a tourist, a local who hasn’t been out to eat in a while, or you’re looking for houses for rent in Fort Worth, you need to make time in your day to check out all of these incredible BBQ spots.
Brix Barbecue
Brix Barbecue has been a staple of the Fort Worth BBQ scene since 2017, bringing in hungry customers from all around the area just to taste some of the most delicious BBQ in Fort Worth history. Brix operates out of an Airstream that owner Big T dubbed the “Smokestream.” Along with his rescue dog Brix, the restaurant’s namesake, Big T serves up some of the best BBQ in the state.
After tasting your first bite of mouth watering brisket from Brix, it may come as a surprise that Big T is originally from Chicago, having only found his love for Texas BBQ shortly before opening his establishment. After receiving a smoker as a gift from his parents, Big T quickly devoted his life to Texas BBQ and perfecting the craft. This dedication is what makes Brix one of the best spots in town, surpassing even some long-standing BBQ establishments in Fort Worth.
Goldee's Barbecue
Imagine starting a business—a restaurant no less—and then one month later, the entire country is in lockdown due to a global pandemic. That’s the story of Goldee’s Barbecue. COVID-19 certainly wasn’t kind to restaurants, and with inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues still looming over the industry, but that’s what makes the success of Goldee’s so incredible
When a group of young BBQ aficionados, some having worked at a few of Texas's most popular BBQ joints, decided to get together to open their own restaurant, they couldn’t have imagined the horrible circumstances that were to come. Somehow, through sheer dedication, talent, and a little creativity, they were able to not only turn themselves into a successful BBQ joint, but snag the number one spot in the Texas Monthly ranking of best BBQ restaurants in the state. Their secret is the perfect combination of innovation and classic, tried and true methods.
Only about 60% of restaurants survive their first year in business, and that’s without factoring in a global pandemic, but the passion and love for the craft that you can taste in each bite are all you need to understand why Goldee’s has come out on top after less than three years in business. If you’re in the mood for some incredible BBQ and also want to support some hard-working young restaurateurs who have beat the odds in a cut-throat industry, check out Goldee’s Barbeque.
Panther City BBQ
Panther City BBQ, along with Goldee’s, was featured on the third season of the Hulu show, “BBQuest: Beyond the Pit,” proving just how important they are to the Fort Worth BBQ scene. The show, dedicated to spotlighting some of the best spots for BBQ around the state of Texas, featured Panther City because of their delicious meat, smoked with oak, and classic Tex-Mex sides that will have your mouth watering.
In addition to scoring a top spot in the Texas Monthly ranking of best BBQ restaurants in the state, Panther City BBQ was also voted best elote by the Dallas Observer in 2019. If you’re looking to sample some of their best dishes, may we recommend the Flacos Tacos and the Southside Slammer—a sandwich made of brisket, pulled pork, jalapeno cheese, smoked bologna, slaw, pickles, onions, jalapenos, and BBQ sauce.
