BBQ

Korean barbecue on Gessner Road in Northwest Houston, cooked on charcoal grills at the table, with a private dining room and late hours.

Casual barbecue on Elysian Street in Houston's Northside, open for lunch and dinner, with catering and free parking.

American barbecue in Hearthstone Corners on Highway 6 North in west Houston, from Brisket & Rice.

Easygoing Texas barbecue on FM 1960 in north Houston, serving classic BBQ plates and comfort food.

American barbecue on TX-249 along the Tomball Parkway in Tomball, northwest of Houston, from Bexar Barbecue.

American barbecue at the Sunoco on East US Highway 377 in Cresson, Texas, southwest of Fort Worth.

Casual, trendy American BBQ inside Alto 211 on North Ervay Street in downtown Dallas, with vegetarian options and free Wi-Fi.

Americana-themed barbecue on Rufe Snow Drive in North Richland Hills, serving barbecue plates, sides and sandwiches until the food runs out.

Women-owned Texas barbecue on Inwood Road in Dallas, with meal deals for families, a kids' menu, beer and cocktails.

Craft bar and smokehouse on Inwood Road in Northwest Dallas, pairing American barbecue with a sports bar setting.

Halal Pakistani barbecue in Branch Park on Midway Road in Farmers Branch, Texas, serving breakfast to late night, with a private dining room.

Longtime Grapevine barbecue spot in Northwest Crossing, dating to the 1960s, with brisket and house-smoked meats served cafeteria-style.

Bar and grill-style American BBQ on SW 124th Avenue in Miami's West End, with a strong beer and cocktail list, happy hour and late-night food.

Argentinian grill on South Miami Avenue in Brickell, Downtown Miami, with a sister location in Miami Beach.

Latin American restaurant on NW 25th Street in Doral blending Chinese and Venezuelan barbecue, with seafood, steaks and a bar.

Argentinian restaurant on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach's City Center, with cocktails, a strong wine list, live music and outdoor seating.

American barbecue and catering from B-Rich BBQ & Catering on Winnetka Street in Houston's South Side.

Barbecue with Cajun dishes, seafood and burgers on Oakhurst Drive in Spring, Texas, with takeout and catering available.

American barbecue on West Main Street in Ovilla, Texas, south of Dallas, from A. D. Franks Holy Smoke BBQ.

Texas barbecue on White Settlement Road in Fort Worth, with pork ribs and brisket from a cafeteria line in a rustic room full of mounted game.

Memphis-style rib joint on South Akard Street in Dallas's Cedar Crest area, with plates, sandwiches, sides and Southern soul food.

Hawaiian-style BBQ on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, with plates of barbecued meats and seafood served with rice and salad.

Rustic smokehouse on Main Street in North Richland Hills with traditional barbecue, sandwiches, patio seating and a bar.

Cafeteria-style Texas barbecue on Greenville Avenue in Dallas's Vickery Meadow, with brisket, ribs and links in a rustic, quiet room.

Chinese barbecue and fried chicken takeout on North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's Kilbourn Park neighborhood.

Bronzeville barbecue shack on East 43rd Street in Chicago, serving ribs, seafood and other barbecue, with soul food and catering.

Small, low-key Chinese barbecue spot on South Archer Avenue in Chicago's Armour Square, with Peking duck and crispy pork on the menu.

American barbecue with a bar on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn, Illinois, serving breakfast through dinner, with live music and a kids' menu.

Counter-service spot on North Pulaski Road in Chicago's Forest Glen with Greek plates, salads, barbecue and American quick-service fare.

Women-owned BBQ sports bar at Addison Airport, with barbecue sold by the pound, sandwiches, a full bar, live music and outdoor seating.

Casual American BBQ inside Hebron Gardens in Carrollton, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.

American barbecue from a wooden trailer on FM 407 in Argyle, Texas, with smoked meat plates, sides, desserts and outdoor seating.

Black-owned, women-owned barbecue on Cascade Avenue SW in Atlanta, with a bar, late-night food, outdoor seating and quick service.

American barbecue at 3 SNAPS BBQ on Normandie Avenue in the Manchester Square area of Los Angeles.

Pit-smoked American barbecue plus house-made pies and cakes on Lincoln Boulevard in Marina del Rey, near Venice, with outdoor seating.

American barbecue from Baby Blues BBQ on Lincoln Boulevard in the Venice area of Los Angeles.