Tucked away in Arlington, Texas sits Hurtado Barbecue, a place where smoke signals rise from metal chimneys and beckon meat lovers from miles around like a siren song for carnivores.
This isn’t just another spot in the vast Texas barbecue landscape—it’s a revelation that will have you checking your gas tank and stomach capacity before making the pilgrimage.
Texas barbecue isn’t just food; it’s a cultural institution with its own rituals, language, and devoted followers who debate smoking techniques with the fervor of sports fanatics arguing about last night’s game.
At Hurtado Barbecue, they’re not just participating in this tradition—they’re elevating it to an art form that would make the old barbecue masters tip their hats in respect…