Where to find Dallas South’s Best BBQ

Cue your taste buds, because there’s no doubt that the barbecue recipes reigns in Texas, and if you haven’t experienced it yet, then you have not lived. If you’re hyped up and thinking of trying it soon, here are some choice contenders right here in DeSoto!  

The Slow Bone

This cafeteria-style restaurant fittenly serves lunch only. Everything from hickory smoked chicken sausages to pork ribs and briskets gives you that authentic bbq flavour that you won’t even notice. Slow Bone is very well known for their famous bbq and we can definitely see why, you’d also be hard-pressed to pass up on some of the other specialties, like Frito pie and a smoked pork chop that takes 3 weeks to make, hence the name! Slow Bone throws down from grill to table so expect a line, and get there early before they run out.

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  214-377-7727

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Daily 11am-2:30pm

Off the Bone Barbecue

Are you in the mood for juicy, tender, fall off the bone ribs?

Nestled in the south side of downtown, is family-run joint that’s popularly known for their baby back ribs slow smoked over pecan wood for about five hours and then cooked for an additional hour with a coating of sauce. No wonder it’s so deliciously tender that it literally falls off the bone. But it’s not only ribs that command attention, the brisket, coated in a sweet-spicy rub and pit-smoked for fourteen hours, is a solid choice too. Grab your friends and chow down on the combo platters which include sides like spicy charro beans, blue cheese and bacon coleslaw, and deep-fried corn on the cob. 

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 1734 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  214-377-7727

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Mondays-Wednesdays 11am-4pm, Thursdays to Saturdays 11am-7pm

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲

Named after the official barbecue capital of Texas, this classic BBQ joint is known for their Brisket ribs, Legendary burnt ends, a full bar of specialty Cocktails and beers. If you’re looking for barbecue in Dallas’, Lockhart Smokehouse should be your first stop as many locals consider them the most authentic Central Texas-style barbecue in town. Which is expected since co-owner Jill Bergus happens to be a member of the family who owns the legendary Kreuz Market in Lockhart. Not sure about what to order? Their pitmaster will be happy to oblige.

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 400 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 214-944-5521

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Daily 11am-9pm

𝗣𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗻 L𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲

This Deep Ellum hot spot is as famous for its long television features as it is for its epic barbecue. You may have seen them on shows such as Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Man Fire Food. Their popularity comes to no surprise especially to locals as their house-made sausages, mesquite smoked brisket, mouth watering ribs keeps you coming for more.

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  214-377-7727

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Daily 11am-8pm