1. Smoke'N Ash BBQ

    Tex-Ethiopian Barbecue

    An Arlington smoker joint where Tex-Mex barbecue meets Ethiopian spice: brisket and pulled lamb kissed with awaze, a fiery spice sauce that rewrites the regional rulebook. The platters invite grazing across smoked meats and unexpected sides—collard greens, fried okra, lentil stews—that feel like a conversation between two culinary traditions rather than a gimmick.

    James Beard Awards
    2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Patrick Hicks and Fasicka Hicks
    2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Fasicka Hicks and Patrick Hicks
    D Magazine
    2024 · Best Ethiopian · Best of Big D
    Michelin Guide
    Selected Restaurant
    Eater
    The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants
    The New York Times
    2022 · The Restaurant List
    Address
    5904 S Cooper St, Unit 110, Arlington, TX · Arlington
    Online
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