Dallas

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

Halal Pakistani barbecue in Legacy Plaza on Alma Drive in Plano, with fast food, pizza, juice and ice cream also on offer.

Indo-Pak kitchen and caterer on Dickerson Parkway in Central Carrollton, Texas, serving Pakistani and Indian food with a barbecue focus.

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

Family-run barbecue on West Main Street in Lewisville, Texas, with a cafeteria line serving barbecue dinners, sides and sandwiches.

Former barbershop turned barbecue joint on Preston Road in Far North Dallas, with brisket, wings, ribs and a shipping-container kitchen.

Counter-service barbecue on TX-114 in Trophy Club, Texas, with breakfast, well-liked desserts, a kids' menu and outdoor seating.

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

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

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

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

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

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