19 american bbq places in Dallas we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Dallas | American Bbq across every city.
Dallas barbecue is built on Central Texas tradition, post-oak smoke and brisket sold until the meat runs out. Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum is the room that put the city on every national list, drawing lines before noon, while Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts keeps the no-sauce, butcher-paper style alive through descendants of the original Kreuz Market bloodline. Out in Plano, Cattleack Barbeque earns its pilgrimage with Akaushi Wagyu brisket and a Michelin Bib Gourmand despite opening just a few days a week.
Pecan Lodge ★ 4.8
deep-ellum · 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
The Deep Ellum BBQ institution that made Dallas a serious stop on every national list. Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork in a lively brick room on Main St.
Lockhart Smokehouse ★ 4.5
bishop-arts · 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The Dallas outpost of the Lockhart BBQ tradition, run by descendants of the original Kreuz Market bloodline. Open sun-thu 11am-9pm, fri-sat 11am-10pm.
Slow Bone ★ 4.3
design-district · 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
A Design District lunch institution that closes when the meat runs out. The smoked pork chop has built a cult following since the restaurant opened.
Ten50 BBQ ★ 4.1
uptown · 5519 W Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
The Dallas location of the family-run Richardson BBQ favourite, opened in 2025 near Inwood Village in the former Sonny Bryan's space. Located in Uptown.
Cattleack Barbeque ★ 4.8
plano · 13628 Gamma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
A suburban BBQ legend open just three days a week. Akaushi Wagyu brisket and Duroc pork, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a Texas Monthly Top 50 ranking.
Pecan Lodge ★ 4.8
deep-ellum · 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Deep Ellum's most-visited dining room: long communal tables, cold beer, and brisket that made national food media relocate their coverage of Texas BBQ.
Lockhart Smokehouse ★ 4.5
bishop-arts · 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The Bishop Arts BBQ institution run by descendants of Kreuz Market's original bloodline, maintaining the Central Texas no-sauce butcher-paper tradition.
Cattleack Barbeque ★ 4.8
plano · 13628 Gamma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
The suburban BBQ pilgrimage: Michelin Bib Gourmand, Texas Monthly Top 50, Akaushi Wagyu and Duroc pork, and a loyal following that lines up before 10am.
Slow Bone ★ 4.3
design-district · 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
A Design District BBQ lunch room that built its reputation on the smoked pork chop, a cut most Dallas operations overlook. Kitchen leans texas bbq.
Ten50 BBQ ★ 4.1
uptown · 5519 W Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
The Dallas outpost of the Richardson family BBQ, opened in 2025 in the Devonshire neighbourhood near Inwood Village. Kitchen leans texas bbq.
Cattleack Barbeque ★ 4.8
plano · 13628 Gamma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
A Michelin Bib Gourmand BBQ operation open just 3.5 days per week, serving Akaushi Wagyu brisket and Duroc pork with Texas Monthly Top 50 recognition.
Slow Bone ★ 4.3
2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
The smoked pork chop at Slow Bone is the single most underrated cut in the Dallas BBQ landscape. A Design District lunch room open until the meat runs out.
Pecan Lodge (BBQ Bakery items) ★ 4.5
deep-ellum · 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Deep Ellum BBQ institution producing scratch-made banana pudding, peach cobbler, and lard biscuits alongside the brisket. Booking recommended.
Pecan Lodge (BBQ Line) ★ 4.7
deep-ellum · 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
The BBQ queue that defines Deep Ellum's food culture. Pecan Lodge's brisket, ribs, and sausage links draw lines before noon every day they are open.
Lockhart Smokehouse (Pit Window) ★ 4.4
bishop-arts · 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Bishop Arts outpost of the Central Texas-style BBQ family, serving beef ribs, brisket, and hand-crafted sausage links straight off the pit on butcher paper.
Cattleack Barbeque ★ 4.7
plano · 13628 Gamma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
Michelin Bib Gourmand pitmaster operation open only Thursday and Friday plus the first Saturday each month, producing what many critics consider the best.
Pecan Lodge ★ 4.7
deep-ellum · 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Dallas's most celebrated BBQ pit is genuinely affordable: a half-pound brisket with a side costs under $20 and represents some of the best smoked meat.
Slow Bone ★ 4.3
design-district · 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
Design District BBQ spot with brisket plates under $17 that receive consistently high praise. Kitchen leans texas bbq. Open wed-sun 11am-3pm or sold out.
Lockhart Smokehouse (Bishop Arts) ★ 4.4
bishop-arts · 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The most accessible of Dallas's top BBQ spots, open seven days a week unlike Pecan Lodge or Cattleack. Open mon-thu 11am-9pm, fri-sat 11am-10pm, sun 11am-9pm.