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Dallas's Top BBQ Joints
Lockhart Smokehouse is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

1. Lockhart Smokehouse

8.6
400 W Davis St (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews

Marcus S.Marcus Stavchansky: Get the brisket, every time. Top 10 in Texas for sure and top 2 in Dallas. Love this place for ever and ever.

Pecan Lodge is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

2. Pecan Lodge

9.2
2702 Main St (at Pryor St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 222 tips and reviews

Jason G.Jason Genung: Order from the bar and skip the two hour line to get in

Smoke is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

3. Smoke

901 Fort Worth Ave (at Chappel St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 132 tips and reviews

Stephanie R.Stephanie Roy Suire: Ask your waitress if the Big Rib is available when you are seated, and she can reserve one for you before the rest of the table orders!

Cattleack Barbeque is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

4. Cattleack Barbeque

9.2
13628 Gamma Rd (Alpha), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 31 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The Hot Link a blend of pork and beef stuffed inside a thick pork casing. Instead of peppery hotness assaulting your taste buds, you get a more subdued spice which allows the smoked meat to shine.

Mike Anderson's BBQ House is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

5. Mike Anderson's BBQ House

8.1
5411 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 38 tips and reviews

KayleeKaylee: Best BBQ In Dallas no question!

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

6. Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse

8.3
5519 W Lovers Ln (Between Inwood Rd and Dallas North Tollway), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 15 tips and reviews

Devin R.Devin Romero: Such good ribs! Kind of gives you that old Texan feel with all of the wood interior!

Sammy's Bar B Que is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

7. Sammy's Bar B Que

8.1
2126 Leonard St, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 25 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The meat on their ribs almost falls off the bone; their tender beef brisket is the best we've had. The meat on their ribs almost falls off the bone; their tender beef brisket is the best we've had. Read more.

The Slow Bone is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

8. The Slow Bone

8.5
2234 Irving Blvd (Wycliff), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 61 tips and reviews

Kaminsky E.Kaminsky Evans: OMG! This has to be some of the best, if not the best BBQ I have had since I have been in Dallas. It is amazing! Everyone should try it!

Bone Daddy's is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

9. Bone Daddy's

7.7
8856 Spring Valley Rd (at S Central Expy), Dallas, TX
Cuban Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews

Ivan B.Ivan Betancourt: Everything here is good, specifically the service. Great food with great view.

Off The Bone Barbeque is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

10. Off The Bone Barbeque

8.2
1734 S Lamar St (at Alexander Ave), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 43 tips and reviews

Terri P.Terri Pearson: Ribs were off the hook! Great taste and definitely fall off the bone! Chopped brisket did not disappoint. First time here but definitely not my last!

Ten 50 BBQ is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

11. Ten 50 BBQ

8.7
1050 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 49 tips and reviews

Charles W.Charles Williams: Brisket so tender it melts in your mouth. Slather a little Carolina or House BBQ sauce on and dive in!

Sweet Georgia Brown Bar-B-Que is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

12. Sweet Georgia Brown Bar-B-Que

8.1
2840 E Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 36 tips and reviews

Cory B.Cory Bennett: Can you say food coma. Everything is good here.

Baker's Ribs is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

13. Baker's Ribs

3303 Main St (at Hall St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 17 tips and reviews

SlayphanieSlayphanie: The fried pies for the win, I had the brisket one and it was meaty fried goodness

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

14. Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ

8.0
3125 Inwood Rd (at Lemmon Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 20 tips and reviews

Chris F.Chris F: Best beef brisket in Dallas! Perfect balance of meat and charred marbled edge. Don't forget your free soft serve come on the way out!

Smokie's Bar-B-Q is one of Dallas's Top BBQ Joints.

15. Smokie's Bar-B-Q

7.8
6869 Frankford Rd, Addison, TX
BBQ Joint · 5 tips and reviews

Christopher P.Christopher Price: Brisket taco's! Yumm!