There’s a lot of great cuisine in Dallas. We go high and low, near and far; Michelin omakases to cheap tacos, Middle Eastern to our own made-up category of Tex-Mex. Our steakhouses can wine and dine with the best in the world. And our barbecue is like nothing else in the world. This list is specifically dedicated to what we do best: Tex-Mex, steaks, barbecue and chicken-fried steak.
This is for visitors from all over the world to experience the region’s distinctive foods.
Best Barbecue in Dallas
Barbecue in Texas means (mostly) brisket. There’s also sausage and ribs, which, along with brisket, make up our Holy Trinity, but brisket reigns. This thick cut from cattle’s lower breast is smoked for hours, slow and low, yielding fall-apart tenderness. Usually encased in a peppery bark, when done properly, angels sing.
So, while scouring North Texas for barbecue, focus on brisket. Here are two spots to get in line for…