Did you know that Southern Living has an editor solely dedicated to the ‘cue? Two years ago, Barbecue Editor Robert Moss dined at and ranked every spot on the publication’s list of the Top 50 BBQ Joints in the South.
Barbecue may have had a reputation for moving slow and sticking to old traditions, but in 2025, its expansiveness and knack for innovation is as fast-paced as ever. So, it was time that list got a fresh char.
Last week, Moss published The Top 50 BBQ Joints in the South, and five Dallas-Fort Worth spots made the list. As big as Southern Living is, you’d think there’d be an elaborate grading scale as to how each place is ranked, but it’s better:…