Where to find the best BBQ in Fort Worth

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Best BBQ in the Texas | photo via sawx04

Fort Worth just put its name on the map for the best BBQ in the Lone Star State.🍖

Texas Monthly recently released its top 50 BBQ restaurants in Texas for the first time in 4 years.

We’ve got all the fixins on the local barbecue you can try, as long as you get there before it sells out.

🥩 Goldee’s Barbecue — No. 1 in Texas, 4645 Dick Price Rd.

A group of friends opened Goldee’s in 2020 and it’s already getting recognition for its scratch-made classics: meats, sides, pickles + bread.

Plus, customers can enjoy free beer while they wait to be served.

Barbecue plate from Goldee’s Barbecue | photo via @sawx04

🥩 Panther City BBQ No. 10 in Texas, 201 E. Hattie St.

Panther City BBQ’s mix of Tex-Mex and BBQ stole the show. Known for its brisket elote , the dive joint also serves up staples like spareribs, smoked turkey, sausages + pork belly poppers.

Lunch platter from Panther City BBQ | photo via @babesandbbq

Two other FTW spots made it into the Top 50

🥩 Dayne’s Craft Barbecue, 2735 W. 5th St.

Dayne’s Craft Barbecue made a name for itself for how it sources its meat. It serves up specialty burgers like the jalapeño Havarti, along with classics like the prime brisket + jalapeño-cheddar sausage links.

🥩 Smoke-A-Holics BBQ, 1417 Evans Ave.

It’s not a trip to Smoke-A-Holics BBQ if you didn’t try the spicy collard greens, banana pudding, or a classic Coca-Cola cake. Other noteworthy dishes are the juicy turkey and chicken sandwich + crispy rib tips.

You want more? We’ve got more.

🥩 Woodshed Smokehouse, 3201 Riverfront Dr.

Woodshed Smokehouse is notorious for its 28-day dry-aged smoked brisket and beef ribs. You can get 3 ounces of brisket for just $9.

🥩 Heim Barbecue, 1109 W. Magnolia Ave.

Sink your teeth in the most tender ribs in the city at Heim BBQ . Order a combo pork rib plate and your BBQ cravings are bound to be satisfied.

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Rebecca is based outside of Dallas, TX and joined 6AM City as a launch editor for FTWtoday. She was born and raised in North Texas, and produced newscasts across the country for three years before returning to Dallas to work on the Good Day morning show. She loves being outdoors with her dog + trying new restaurants around town.
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