WE ARE HURTADO BARBECUE

There was a line out the door, but we were only in it about 10 minutes. The service is OUTSTANDING. Staff is busy but they take their time with customers. They've got a dog friendly patio. Neighborhood cat stops by and says hello. Everything we got was tasty. cHubby thought the brisket was a little dry, but still good. I thought it was seasoned well. Their sauces have a little twist. We got a mix...Mac n cheese, tostadas, brisket, tacos, beans... the cornbread was really nice. Tres Leches Banana Pudding was one of my favorites. Definitely worth the stop!

My family flew in from California and New York, and I wanted to kick off their visit with some real Texas BBQ. We were staying near AT&T Stadium, so I posted in a local foodie group and Hurtado Barbecue was highly recommended by locals. We gave it a shot—and here’s the honest breakdown. We were greeted at the door and waited less than 15 minutes in line. The staff at the counter was friendly and super patient as I explained it was our first visit. I told them I had to try the brisket and was hoping for the jalapeño cheddar sausage, but unfortunately, it wasn’t available that day. So I went with the burnt ends and pork spare ribs, paired with mac and cheese and coleslaw. The rest of our group ordered trays with chicken, street corn, loaded mashed potatoes, beans, and more brisket. We did a round-robin taste test across our trays, and here’s what we thought: Meats: • Ribs stole the show—tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone. Easily the favorite. • Brisket was flavorful, but inconsistent. Some slices were perfect, others dry and needed a good helping of sauce to help them out. • Burnt Ends were hit or miss. A few were dry, but the good ones were like sweet meat candy. • Sausage wasn’t a winner for any of us—wouldn’t reorder. • Chicken also underwhelmed—pretty dry. Sides: • Potato Salad surprised everyone. Creamy, flavorful, and not your standard chunky style—easily the favorite. • Beans were solid and flavorful. • Mac and Cheese was a bit bland. • Loaded Mashed Potatoes looked great but tasted like plain mashed potatoes with cheese—lacking flavor. • Mexican Street Corn was the least liked across the board—just not the flavor we were expecting. One thing I really appreciated: a staff member noticed we hadn’t touched the corn and offered to replace the side without us even asking. That attention to customer experience goes a long way, and honestly, I’d come back just for how kind and attentive the staff was throughout our visit. Sauces: The Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce was the winner hands-down. The Aztec Gold and Mango Habanero? Hard pass from our table. All in all, while there were a few misses, the highlights (those ribs, the service, and the potato salad!) made this a great kickoff meal for the family visit. We’ll definitely be back to try more—and hopefully catch the jalapeño sausage next time!

We stopped by Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington a little after 1 p.m. and lucked out with one of the last parking spots right beside the restaurant. There was a line outside the door, but it moved quickly. The staff taking orders were super friendly and patient, which we really appreciated since we’re not locals and had a few questions. We chose to sit in the outdoor area next to the restaurant, and our food came out pretty fast. Everything was flavorful, smoky, and perfectly cooked! Texas really knows how to do BBQ, and Hurtado absolutely delivers! Highly recommend this spot and will definitely be back next time I’m in the area.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hurtado BBQ in Arlington is top-notch truly one of the best barbecue spots in Texas! The quality, flavor, and presentation are unmatched. Every bite is perfectly smoked, juicy, and full of that authentic Texas taste that’s hard to find anywhere else. The brisket melts in your mouth, the ribs are perfection, and the sides complement everything beautifully. The service is just as impressive fast, friendly, and professional. You can tell the team takes pride in what they do. The atmosphere feels warm, welcoming, and full of good energy. Definitely a place that delivers every time top-tier BBQ, five stars all the way!

Amazing barbecue! I got the El Jefe platter for two people and we had plenty of food leftover. The brisket and burnt ends were some of the best food I’ve ever had. The Mexican corn and Mac n cheese were delicious. You must try!