Experts' Choice Award Angelos Barbecue
What the experts agree on
Fort Worth's legendary 1958 BBQ joint delivers hickory-smoked ribs and brisket so tender the meat falls off the bone, earning respect from Texas's pickiest barbecue experts without compromising authenticity.
“Founded by a butcher—of course—the restaurant uses only the best cuts of meat (pork and beef), slathers them with a famed rub, and slow smokes everything with hickory wood. ”
– Frommer's
Concierge "In business since 1958, Angelo's has managed to become an institution... without losing the respect of the notoriously picky Texas BBQ cognoscenti."
Lonely Planet "They've been smokin' brisket, ribs and sausage at this BBQ joint north of the Cultural District since 1958." Full review
Rough Guide "Venerable westside BBQ joint, north of the Cultural District. Locals declare the brisket here to be the best in the city."
Where "This beloved Fort Worth classic is famous for its hickory-smoked ribs, but excels at about everything else as well." Full review
Fodor's "A Fort Worth institution since 1958, Angelo's is famous for succulent smoked ribs, so tender that the meat falls off the bone, and for the stuffed bear that guards the front door." Full review
