The Best Places to Eat in Arlington
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The best places to eat in Arlington, according to the experts: The New York Times, Michelin Guide, and Eater have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Smoke'N Ash BBQ comes out on top.
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4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge and Cane Rosso hold the next two places. Dallas Observer shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with D Magazine next.
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Rank 1. Smoke'N Ash BBQ
Tex-Ethiopian Barbecue
Smoked brisket finished with awaze, an Ethiopian spice sauce, is the move that separates this casual Arlington barbecue joint from every other spot selling half-pounds off butcher paper. The team built it from a trailer smoker and weekend pop-ups into something the New York Times noticed and a James Beard semifinalist nod confirmed. Order a platter if you want range, and reach past the mac and cheese toward the lentil stews.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The Restaurant List
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Eater Eater: The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants
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The awards
- Dallas Observer Dallas Observer: 2024 · Best Cocktail Vessel · Best of Dallas
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The awards
- Dallas Observer Dallas Observer: 2025 · Best Breakfast Sandwich · Best of Dallas
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The awards
- Dallas Observer Dallas Observer: 2025 · Best Hot Chicken Sandwich · Best of Dallas
- Dallas Observer Dallas Observer: 2023 · Best Hot Chicken · Best of Dallas
- Dallas Observer 2025 · Best Hot Chicken Sandwich · Best of Dallas
- Dallas Observer 2023 · Best Hot Chicken · Best of Dallas
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The awards
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The awards
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The awards
- Dallas Observer Dallas Observer: 2024 · Best Boba · Best of Dallas