BBQ

Nostalgic general store on Henderson St in Houston with a barbecue counter for smoked meat plates and sandwiches, plus wine and coffee.

Brisket, ribs and housemade sausage smoked in an oak-fired pit, at The Plazas at the Parkway on Eldridge Pkwy in west Houston.

A small shack on E Crosstimbers St in Houston's Northside, with brisket, baked potatoes loaded with barbecue, soul food and large orders.

iBill's BBQ & Firewood serves American barbecue on Brittmoore Road in Houston, with wheelchair-accessible entry.

All-day counter-service barbecue on the Northwest Freeway in Houston, with breakfast, beer and wine, and a drive-through.

Two-level barbecue restaurant with Old West decor on Fallbrook Drive in Houston, with a salad bar and banquet space.

Barbecue, gumbo and breakfast tacos on Jones Road in Houston, with counter service and a drive-through.

Women-owned Hard Eight BBQ on N Burleson Blvd serves smoked meats with a full bar, rooftop seating and live music.

Barbecue plates and sandwiches on N Dallas Avenue in Lancaster, served at the counter in a snug, rustic room with booths.

Wood-paneled barbecue joint on E Enon Avenue in Everman, known for ribs and hickory-smoked brisket.

Hump’s BBQ serves American-style barbecue from its location on South Hampton Road in Dallas, Texas.

Quiet, casual barbecue on W Kiest Blvd in Dallas's Oak Cliff, with a kids' menu, catering and easy free parking.

Heim Barbecue serves American-style barbecue on West Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas barbecue in Central Arlington on E Front Street: brisket, ribs, sausage and quail, with spiced-up sides.

Barbecue and soul food on Scyene Road in Dallas at Hardeman's Bar B Que & Soul Food, with full wheelchair access.

Texas barbecue on S Harwood Street in the Dallas Downtown Historic District, from Hurtado Barbecue, with catering available.

Barbecue and country cooking inside Billy Bob's Texas on Rodeo Plaza in Fort Worth, with a bar known for beer and cocktails.

Dog-friendly barbecue on W Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, with breakfast, a bar, live music and plenty of free parking.

Chinese barbecue on Walnut Street in Dallas's Lake Highlands, at a takeaway that also lists as a Vietnamese and sandwich shop.

Texas-style barbecue from the pit on Freeport Parkway in Coppell, served cafeteria-style with a bar, fireplace and live music.

Texas barbecue sold by weight at a busy counter on S Oak Street in Roanoke, with stone-and-wood decor and communal tables.

American BBQ on State Highway 121 in The Colony, with a full bar, fireplace, live music and a private dining room.

Dog-friendly barbecue on Thompson Road in Northlake, Texas, with a full bar, happy hour, live music and outdoor seating.

American barbecue and catering on McDaniel Street SW in Downtown Atlanta from HustleMan BBQ Wibs & Seafood.

Chinese barbecue and familiar Chinese dishes at Atlanta Chinatown on New Peachtree Road, in a casual setting.

Barbecue and burgers with a light Asian, Korean-leaning accent, served from a tiny Cumberland spot on Akers Mill Road in Atlanta.

Longtime Chinatown spot on N Broadway in Los Angeles serving roast duck and Cantonese classics, with late-night food.

Chinese barbecue, seafood and Peking duck on N Broadway in LA's Chinatown, with brunch, lunch deals and late-night food.

Hawaiian plate lunches on W 3rd Street in LA's Little Bangladesh, with quick counter service from breakfast to dinner.

Hamlet's Kitchen is an American BBQ spot on S Glendale Avenue in Glendale's Adams Hill neighborhood.

Lively Korean BBQ on Columbia Pike in Annandale, with K-pop playing, a full bar and late-night food.

Hill Country Barbecue Market serves American-style barbecue on 7th Street NW in Washington, DC.

Smoked fish and seafood with local spirits on Okie St NE in Northeast Washington, DC, with a rooftop, patio and live music.

Barbecue with collards, mac and cheese and other Southern sides on Bladensburg Road NE in DC's Gateway neighborhood.

Counter-service barbecue inside Industry City in Brooklyn's Sunset Park, with beer, vegetarian options and outdoor seating.

Counter-service barbecue and bar on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn's Red Hook, with meats smoked low and slow, craft brews and live music.