On November 16, 2025, season 2 of the hit television show, “Landman,” arrived on Paramount+ with an explosive premiere. The show, which follows a group of elite oil billionaires in Texas, has captivated audiences even in its infancy, earning a rave 83% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes critic Tomatometer. The cast’s performances have also earned acclaim, with leading man Billy Bob Thornton earning Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations for his performance in the show.
Watching “Landman,” the rest of the world has gotten an on-screen look into the lives of those living and working in the unforgiving oil fields of West Texas. However, behind the scenes, the cast and crew unwound by spending their free time enjoying the superb local restaurants of Fort Worth, Texas. Over the years, many members of the cast and crew have come out to compliment the delicious and versatile cuisine of the area, some of which became regular spots for the cast to hang out while filming. In this article, we dive into 10 of the Texas restaurants that the “Landman” cast couldn’t get enough of while creating the first two seasons of the show.
Hurtado Barbecue
When it comes to finding the best barbecue in Texas, there are lots of restaurants vouching for the title. For the cast of “Landman,” one serious contender in the running is Hurtado Barbecue, a small Texas chain known for serving up large platters of barbecue to its local ranch communities. The official barbecue of the Texas Rangers, Hurtado Barbecue offers pile-high platters of brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, turkey, sausage, quail, and a handful of sides, all made from scratch using family recipes.
When filming “Landman,” several cast members got themselves into the Texas spirit by taking visits to Hurtado Barbecue. Actor James Jordan, who plays Dale in the series, gave Hurtado Barbecue a shout out during an interview with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram at the season 2 premiere. Other cast members, including star Billy Bob Thorton, have also visited the restaurant during filming. After meeting Thorton, restaurant owner Brandon Hurtado praised the interaction, saying in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram “He was really down-to-earth and really cool to talk to in-person.” As an added bonus, Hurtado and some of his employees actually became cast members themselves; they were featured in season 2 playing the roles of pitmasters…