1. Wood smoke announces Cattleack before you see the line. Pitmaster Andrew Castelan tends oak and hickory fires for brisket and ribs that need nothing but themselves, though the bright, tangy house sauce sits ready on every table. Sides—charred greens, burnt end beans, street corn—and cornbread complete the picture of a barbecue operation running exactly as it should.

    Michelin Guide
    Bib Gourmand
    Texas Monthly
    2025 · The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
    D Magazine
    2023 · Best Barbecue · Best of Big D
    2024 · Best Barbecue · Best of Big D
    #10 · The 50 Best Restaurants
    Dallas Observer
    2024 · Best Barbecue · Best of Dallas
    Barbecue Shops · The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

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