I'm going to have to take that with a grain of salt cause what you say is the exact opposite of everything you will read about Tex BBQ.
Those are some biased lists and I would ask for the sources. And I suspect that whoever made them aren't exactly the "texas type" in general. Likely some coastal ludite that is afraid of going to cities that probably scares them politically.
Where do you like to eat barbecue in Fort Worth or Dallas? I listed some places I like in Fort Worth and Dallas.
Coopers in FW [do not go to the one anywhere else, only FW]
I haven't been to Coopers or Hutchins. I will agree on Hard Eight. I've only been to the Coppell location because there are times when it is convenient for me when I am near DFW International. I'm either getting home from a flight or picking someone up at DFW. Hard Eight is very good.
Heim I have not been to yet. Pecan Lodge cheats by making their meat extra greasy. Lots of tasty fat flavor. Which is perfect for when you are out drinking. But otherwise, it's not exactly the best to me. Angelo's is new to me, too. I may have gone to either and not remember the name. Just shows how high of a standard I have for remembering a place.
Thank you for that comprehensive list man, I appreciate it. I’ve been looking to try some longstanding Texas barbecue places since it seems like most of the places I’ve found are newer and haven’t been in the BBQ game that long. The longstanding places can be really good because in my area, my regular BBQ place has been in the business since the 1940’s. It does appear that northeast Texas has a better BBQ scene than southeast Texas but the Smoke Shack near the Alamo and riverwalk did have some very good brisket and their spicy creamed corn was excellent. I didn’t get to try any BBQ in Houston when I was there since they were all closed for the night by the time I got there from San Antonio, but I’m going to this time. From what I’ve seen online, Pinkerton’s seems to be a top choice in Houston. I have never been to northeast Texas and this will be my first time there, so I will definitely use your recommendations.There are a lot of good barbecue places in Texas. I'll let you about some of the ones in Dallas-Fort Worth. As a conversation starter, I'll comment upon the places in the Eater article below. I'll also mention some places not in the Eater article.
The 14 Essential DFW Barbecue Joints
The metroplex’s top destinations for barky brisket, snappy sausages, and a truly impressive bounty of side dishesdallas.eater.com
I would pick 1-2 of these suggestions based on what's convenient to your route and other plans in the area.
Cattleack is really good but is only open from 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday-Friday and the first Saturday of every month. If you want to go to Cattleack, you have to plan your day around it. It is in a bit of an odd location in North Dallas.
Pecan Lodge (not featured in that article but generally well regarded), Terry Black's, Lockhart's, and Off the Bone are all good choices. Of those, I've only been to Pecan Lodge. Pecan Lodge is good but a bit overhyped. I've been a few times but haven't been in 5+ years. Pecan Lodge and Terry Black's are both in the Deep Ellum neighborhood and parking is very difficult to find there.
I like Heim Barbecue a lot. If you are flying into Dallas on Southwest Airlines to start the trip, one of their 3 locations is right next to the exit of Dallas Love Field. That's a great way to start a trip. I've picked up people from Dallas Love Field and taken them to Heim before. I've even gone there as I've gotten home from a flight. There's also sufficient parking. I've also been to the Magnolia location in Fort Worth before and it's in a hip part of Fort Worth. Parking is a little challenging there too but I'd rather try to park near Magnolia in Fort Worth than in Deep Ellum in Dallas. Unlike Pecan Lodge, I've actually been there recently.
I like Angelo's in Fort Worth a lot too. Angelo's has been around since 1958 but some think it's heyday was a long time ago. Every time I've gone, I've liked it.
Hard Eight is another good barbecue option. There are a few locations around Dallas-Fort Worth but I've only been to the location in Coppell near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. It's a good choice if you're near DFW International.
Like I just asked SW15, have you ever been to or heard of Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth? Apparently its really good. I’m going through Austin too probably, but I mainly just want to go to Top Notch Burgers when I’m there since I love the movie Dazed and Confused.
Never heard of it, never been.
I've been to The Big Texan Steak Ranch. Good place.
Definitely recommend the steak ranch, they also have a 72 oz steak challenge and if you finish the whole meal within an hour, it’s free. But if you don’t, you have to pay $72.
I had a more reasonably sized steak when I went to The Big Texan. It was plenty filling. I had an 18 ounce cut of prime rib and 2 sides. I think prime rib is a superior cut of meat as compared to a sirloin steak.
www.bigtexan.com
As a Texas resident, Texas barbecue is what I am most familiar with. Prior to moving to Texas, I had eaten barbecue. I don't know what style it was.
Austin has become a haven for the "I think I'm hip" crowd in everything, not just food and restaurants. It is annoying.
Texas Monthly has some good content.
Mi Nidito is a famous Mexican restaurant. In 1999, when Bill Clinton was President of the United States, he visited Mi Nidito.
lol someone needed to say it! Tex Mex is the most overpriced junk in Texas. You pay double or triple the price for the same shvt because it’s in Texas! If something needs to be smothered in cheese or sour cream then it isn’t that great to begin with.
Smothering in cheese and sour cream is not good and not typical in Mexico.
There's overlap between Tex Mex and authentic Mexican.
No cap, I see more non-Hispanics in authentic Mexican restaurants and more Hispanics in tex mex restaurants.
It isnt real Mexican food imho. Same thing if you go to some "Mexican" restaurants at Disney parks for example, they dont have any corn tortillas, which would be weird in Mexico.
