Best restaurants in Fort Worth

Goldee’s Bar-B•Q

Bib Gourmand$$Barbecue, American

Founded by a youthful and creative cohort, Goldee’s is the name on the lips of every barbecue aficionado seeking out great brisket (among other items) in the Fort Worth area. Open only a few days a week from late morning until afternoon, one must go when the getting is this good; and it’s absolutely worth the hours-long wait in the Texas sun. The Back Angus brisket, cooked low and slow using local post oak, is meltingly tender with a rich, clean flavor. Turkey is notably juicy, while the jalapeño-cheddar sausage delivers a satisfying snap and balanced spice with molten pockets of Tillamook che

Panther City BBQ

$$barbecue

Named in honor of Fort Worth's nickname, Panther City BBQ began as a food truck before landing this space with both indoor and outdoor seating. This is central Texas-style barbecue with meat slow-cooked on offset pits. Here, they dole out Texan classics while also leaning into Tex-Mex offerings like brisket burritos, brisket elote, and street tacos. Arrive early to avoid long lines to savor the likes of expertly smoked, thickly sliced brisket with a pepper-heavy rub or tender, shredded pulled pork. As with any good barbecue spot, the sides are attention grabbing, and some of their hits include

🕐 We,Su 11:00-14:00; Th-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su[-1] off

Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez

$Mexican

Rogelio Cortez Jr. first earned a steady following with a food truck before opening this brick-and-mortar location where music keeps things lively, and the vibe is casual and inviting. The name says it all, as their specialty lies in their wonderfully tender and flavorful birria. It's not just the highlight—it's the only protein offered—but it's served in a number of tempting ways from tacos and flautas to tortas, burritos, and quesadillas. Order their corn tortilla tacos, stuffed with a generous amount of birria and accompanied by onion, cilantro, and lime, or choose their quesatacos, or two

Smoke'N Ash BBQ

$$Barbecue, Ethiopian

Husband and wife Patrick and Fasicka Hicks started like many other barbecue spots with a trailer smoker and weekend pop-ups, but that's where most of the similarities end. This casual Arlington spot with booth and table seating and a welcoming ambience bills its barbecue as Tex-Ethiopian. There are some typical Texan classics, but it's their barbecue seared with awaze, an Ethiopian-spice sauce, that truly stands out. Sold by the half-pound, platters are the way to go if you want to sample more of the offerings like skillfully smoked brisket and tender pulled lamb. They have the classic sides l