BBQ

Jay's Backyard BBQ serves American-style barbecue on W Division Street in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

American barbecue on Kedzie Avenue in Posen, in the Chicago area, at a fully wheelchair-accessible spot.

Southern food and barbecue on N Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater, with a bar, live music and brunch.

American-style barbecue from RACKZ BBQ on Northwest 7th Avenue in Miami, in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Wood-fired BBQ and Southern comfort food on East Main Street in League City, with a salad bar, drive-through and private dining room.

Smoked meats sold as platters or by weight at Randys Smokehouse & BBQ on State Highway 3 in Webster's Clear Lake area.

Meats smoked over hickory, sides made in-house and seafood specials at a casual BBQ shack on Old Spanish Trail on Houston's South Side.

Downtown Houston barbecue on Leeland Street with breakfast, brunch, a full bar, live music and dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Family-friendly BBQ and burger spot on South Mason Road in Katy, with wood-fired barbecue, a salad bar, a full bar and outdoor seating.

Plain, practical barbecue on Normandy Street in Northeast Houston, serving plates of smoked meat, sandwiches and sides.

A long-standing Houston barbecue spot on Shepherd Drive known for ribs, chicken, sausage and banana pudding.

Black-owned barbecue on Homestead Road in Houston, offering counter service, curbside pickup, delivery and catering.

Casual American BBQ on Spears Road in Houston's Laurel Oaks, with a drive-through, curbside pickup, catering and a kids' menu.

Casual barbecue shack on FM 1187 in Burleson, with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome, plus delivery and catering.

Barbecue and home cooking in Sycamore Village Shopping Center on Sycamore School Road in Far Southwest Fort Worth.

Quick-service American BBQ from Riscky's on Benbrook Boulevard in Benbrook, southwest of Fort Worth.

Barbecue and mobile catering from Provo's BBQ on S Grove Street in Fort Worth's West Morningside neighborhood.

No-frills barbecue eatery and drive-thru on South Lancaster Road in Dallas's Cedar Crest, with ribs and loaded baked potatoes.

Wood-smoked meats and wagon-wheel decor on Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth's Ridglea Hills, with a full bar and happy hour.

Counter-service American BBQ on Montgomery Street in Fort Worth's Alamo Heights, with ribs, brisket, turkey, cold beer and happy hour.

American barbecue from Railhead Smokehouse BBQ on South Ranch House Road in Willow Park, west of Fort Worth.

Barbecue, sandwiches and takeout lunches on W Division Street in West Arlington, Texas, from Jambos BBQ.

American BBQ from Riscky's in Sundance Square on Main Street in downtown Fort Worth, one of several area locations.

American-style barbecue from Real Bbq on Ash Lane in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.

Riscky's BAR-B-Q inside Fort Worth Stockyards Station on East Exchange Avenue, serving American-style barbecue.

Smoked meats on Azle Avenue in Fort Worth from Riscky's BAR-B-Q, a Fort Worth chain whose roots go back to a 1927 market.

Family-owned Texas-style BBQ on Boulevard 26 in North Richland Hills, with gluten-free choices, a drive-through and outdoor seating.

BBQ for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a Shell station on Boat Club Road in Fort Worth, with a drive-through and delivery.

Harvey's BBQ Kitchen serves American-style barbecue on Miller Drive in Olympia Heights, in the Miami area.

Spare ribs, brisket and pulled pork in Allapattah's Miami Produce Center, with outdoor tables, cocktails and live music.

No-frills Texas barbecue on Harlem Road in Richmond, with brisket, ribs, classic sides and specialty sodas.

A barbecue food truck on Old Spanish Trail on Houston's South Side, serving American-style BBQ.

Spacious Korean BBQ in Sharpstown's Beltway 8 Medical Plaza in Houston, with grilled meats, stews and all-you-can-eat options.

Quiet, casual barbecue on S Rice Avenue in Bellaire, with a drive-through, delivery and catering.

Cozy barbecue on Canal Street in Houston's Magnolia Park, with beer and wine, live music and a kids' menu.

Barbecue and crawfish in Houston's East Village on Lamar Street, with rooftop and outdoor seating, cocktails and sports.