BBQ

Barbecue meets Ethiopian fusion on South Cooper Street in Southwest Arlington, Texas, with vegan and vegetarian choices.

Black-owned BBQ and soul food in Liberty Square on West Camp Wisdom Road in Duncanville, with a fireplace, beer and patio seating.

American barbecue from Smokey Joe's BBQ on the R L Thornton Freeway in Dallas's Oak Cliff.

Southern-style cooking and American BBQ on E Ledbetter Dr in Dallas, served at the counter in a no-frills space with booths.

American barbecue from T D's Barbecue on S Lancaster Rd in Dallas' Cedar Crest neighborhood.

American BBQ on W 7th St in Fort Worth's Linwood neighborhood, the Fort Worth location of Terry Black’s Barbecue.

Dine-in BBQ and desserts on South Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas, with counter service, catering and free parking.

American-style barbecue from Smokey Black's BBQ on South Fitzhugh Avenue in the South Dallas area of Dallas, Texas.

Deep Ellum outpost of an Austin barbecue restaurant on Main St in Dallas, with meats cooked in pits and sides made in-house.

Lake Worth location of Spring Creek Barbeque on Lake Worth Blvd, with beer, desserts, a private dining room and easy parking.

Long-running Dallas BBQ chain on Inwood Road serving ribs, sandwiches and sides, with family-size meals to carry out.

Black-owned Dallas eatery on West Mockingbird Lane cooking hickory-smoked barbecue, burgers and soul food, open since 1976.

Rustic-chic barbecue with Tex-Mex leanings on Garland Road in Dallas's Little Forest Hills, with local beer and cocktails.

Texas-style ribs, sandwiches and family-style meals on Grapevine Highway in Hurst, with a drive-through and dog-friendly patio.

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ inside Komart Marketplace on Royal Ln in Northwest Dallas, with hot pots, a salad bar and a full bar.

American BBQ on Skillman St in Dallas' Lake Highlands, with table service, beer, wine, happy hour and a dog-friendly dining room.

American barbecue in Old Town Keller on S Main St, from the Texas chain Spring Creek Barbeque, in a casual family setting.

Hill Country-style BBQ on N Central Expy in Richardson, with hickory-smoked brisket and ribs, a full bar and a dog-friendly patio.

Compact counter-service spot on Coit Rd in Far North Dallas, mixing American BBQ plates with Mexican street food and serving breakfast.

Old-school BBQ on S Mill St in Lewisville, Texas, with meat plates, sandwiches, beer and regular live music.

Black-owned BBQ and soul food in Tri County Station on Old National Highway in Riverdale, Georgia, with takeout and catering.

Casual barbecue on Pryor Road SW in Atlanta's Lakewood Heights, with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.

American-style barbecue from Smoky Kitchen BBQ on Armstrong Street Southeast in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rustic-modern American BBQ on N Highland Ave in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland, with smoked meats, creative cocktails, brunch and a patio.

Barbecue with Southern and Asian fusion touches at Cottage Industries on 9th Street in Garden Grove, with catering available.

Counter-service barbecue on South Western Avenue in Gardena, with wood-smoked plates, sandwiches and Southern sides.

Women-owned American BBQ on S Atlanta St in Roswell, Georgia, with smoked pork and brisket, beer, live music and a dog-friendly patio.

Barbecue catering, takeout and delivery from Smokin Woods BBQ LA on West Washington Boulevard in LA's Pico-Union.

Korean BBQ on W 3rd St in LA's Koreatown, with cuts from short rib to brisket plus hot pot and stews in a simple room.

Small Thai BBQ restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles' Little Armenia, cooking northern Thai dishes in a shopping-plaza space.

Texas-style BBQ on Vanowen St in North Hollywood, serving tri-tip, ribs and brisket, with some patio seating.

Takeout BBQ on Livingston Road in Fort Washington, Maryland, cooking meats over wood, plus fish and Southern sides.

Women-owned BBQ in Alexandria's Eisenhower East on John Carlyle St, with smoked barbecue, a full bar, happy hour and late-night food.

Rustic-modern counter-service BBQ on Duke Street in Alexandria's Taylor Run, with wood-smoked meats and picnic tables.

Smoked meats, sandwiches, seafood and craft cocktails in Arlington's Court House, inside the CNA building on North Highland Street.

Barbecue, soul food and a bar and grill on H Street NE in DC's Near Northeast, with catering available.