The Best Barbecue in Fort Worth
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The best barbecue in Fort Worth, according to the experts: Food & Wine, Michelin Guide, and Texas Monthly have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Goldee’s BAR-B•Q comes out on top.
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Rank 1. Goldee’s BAR-B•Q
Texas Barbecue
Post oak from nearby farms fuels the pits at this Fort Worth BBQ shop, open just a few days a week until the meat runs out, which it does. The young crew behind Goldee's earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and landed at number three on Texas Monthly's 50 Best BBQ Joints, so the line forms early and long. Black Angus brisket, cooked low and slow, is the draw; the sweet-tart mustard sauce alongside it is quietly non-negotiable.
The awards
- Food & Wine Food & Wine: Best New Chefs · Jonny White, Jalen Heard, and Lane Milne
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- Texas Monthly Texas Monthly: #3 · The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
- Food & Wine Best New Chefs · Jonny White, Jalen Heard, and Lane Milne
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Texas Monthly #3 · The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
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Rank 2. Panther City BBQ
Central Texas Barbecue
Fort Worth's nickname spawned this BBQ shop, which started as a food truck before graduating to a spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. Central Texas-style offset smoking is the foundation, but the menu slides comfortably into Tex-Mex territory with brisket burritos and street tacos. Arrive early, because the lines are not theoretical. Texas Monthly named it among the 50 best BBQ joints in the state.
The awards
- Texas Monthly Texas Monthly: The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 3. Sabar BBQ
Texas-Style Barbecue
The awards
- Texas Monthly Texas Monthly: The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas