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Texas BbqCultural District
Heim Barbecue in Fort Worth serves celebrated bacon burnt ends and slow-smoked brisket from a full bar and dining room on White Settlement Road.
OrderBacon burnt ends, beef brisket by the pound, smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage.
TipHappy hour runs Monday through Friday 14:00-18:00. Go early on weekends for the best cut selection.
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Texas BbqCultural District
Angelo's Barbecue is a Fort Worth institution on White Settlement Rd, smoking ribs and brisket in the same wood-panelled building since 1958.
OrderSliced beef brisket, pork spare ribs, frozen mugs of Lone Star beer.
TipOrder the frozen mugs of beer; they are a house tradition. The mounted bear trophy is hard to miss. Closed Sundays.
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SmokehouseCultural District
Woodshed Smokehouse by Tim Love in Fort Worth sits on the Trinity River, blending live-fire cooking techniques with a lively outdoor riverside patio.
OrderBeef brisket, smoked chicken, wood-roasted oysters, house-made sausage.
TipWeekend brunch begins at 08:00 with wood-smoked eggs and cocktails. The riverside patio is best on weekday evenings.
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BreakfastCultural District
Ol' South Pancake House on S University Dr in Fort Worth has never locked its doors since opening 24 hours a day in 1962, except Christmas Eve.
OrderDutch baby pancake, oven-baked German pancake, pecan waffle.
TipThe Dutch baby is the signature and takes about 20 minutes to bake; order it when you sit. Closes only on Christmas Eve.
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Texas BbqCultural District
Railhead Smokehouse on Montgomery St in Fort Worth is a no-frills neighbourhood BBQ spot with reliably smoky brisket, ribs, and hearty sides at low prices.
OrderSliced brisket sandwich, baby back ribs, baked jalapeño cheese grits.
TipThe line moves fast. Closed Sundays. Arrive before 12:30 on weekdays to beat the office lunch rush and guarantee a full menu.