In the great state of Texas, where barbecue is practically written into the constitution, there exists a humble establishment that has barbecue enthusiasts putting miles on their odometers without a second thought.
Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington isn’t just worth the drive – it’s worth planning your entire weekend around.
The pilgrimage to this meat mecca has become something of a rite of passage for serious barbecue aficionados across the Lone Star State.
You might drive past it the first time – that modest white building with the blue “Hurtado Barbecue” sign doesn’t scream for attention from the roadside…