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kinseylv Feb 2, 2010 06:39 AM

Best BBQ in Fort Worth?

There are so many BBQ resturants, but which are the best? Thanks for the suggestions.

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    dcbbq Feb 15, 2010 06:25 PM

    An out-of-towner's vote -- I went to Angelo's and Off the Bone over the weekend. Off the Bone wins hands down, Angelo's was a disappointment -- dry, badly in need of sauce, Off the Bone didn't really need any sauce, which is just as well, because the sauce is just so so. ( I had brisket in both places. My wife had chicken in both places, but otherwise, her judgment is outstanding.)

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      luniz Feb 2, 2010 07:27 AM

      According to fullcustombbq.com and D Magazine, it's Off the Bone BBQ (the one in Ft. Worth).

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        DallasDude Feb 2, 2010 07:50 AM

        Off The Bone is a bit off of my path, but that 'horeshoe' with the baked potato stuffed with bbq and the surrounding ribs did look good. Anyone here actually go? Worth the drive?

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          CricketTX Feb 9, 2010 08:31 AM

          Railhead

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            amokscience Feb 15, 2010 07:29 PM

            I need to try Off the Bone at some point but I'd rather go Railhead than Angelo's.

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            kindofabigdeal Apr 3, 2010 06:51 PM

            I've only been once, but it was fairly disappointing. Brisket was dry. However, it had a good smoke flavor and was well seasoned.

            Ribs were better, with a very slight lemon kick.

            Okra was well above average. It was very crunchy. Coleslaw was simple, but done just right for my taste, though perhaps a little too much celery seed for some.

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          CocoaNut Feb 2, 2010 07:16 AM

          Thumbs up on Angelos.

          Only went once to the (long closed) Colleyville loc of Railhead and didn't like it. I've been told the FW loc is better.

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            J.R. Feb 2, 2010 07:08 AM

            Angelo's gets my vote. I've tried the Railhead 4 or 5 times, but keep comming back to Angelo's for the Brisket, Ribs and cold Bud.

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