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Cattleack Barbeque
BBQ Joint$$$$
Dallas
"Awesome BBQ, if you can't decide get the Toddfather."(4 Tips)
"Food & Wine's Best Barbecue in Every State 2020: Texas"(3 Tips)
"Brisket and if they have it the most incredible beef rib ever."(18 Tips)
"... head north. Brisket, beef ribs and pork ribs all A+ but DONT sleep on the..."(6 Tips)
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I’ve only had Brisket until today. Tried the pork ribs. Here’s a picture of a single rib. It’s delicious just like that. No sauce needed, and I love my sauce. A little sweet but who cares. Lol.
- Peter VJuly 26, 2015A newcomer, but the best in town. Skip pecan lodge and head north. Brisket, beef ribs and pork ribs all A+ but DONT sleep on the sausages and turkey. Crack cake for dessert.
Dfw DeanOctober 28, 2016Beef Rib: huge and delicious.Moist Brisket: they nailed it today.Pork Ribs: overlooked today but still nice.Mac-n-cheese: good if you like that stuff LOL
Brian MartenNovember 14, 2019The brisket is the best I have ever had. The Mac & Cheese is fantastic as well. Plus they have Cheerwine! Had to wait in line for 40 minutes over lunch, but the brisket alone is well worth it.
Erika AllenJanuary 27, 2022Omg…. By the time we arrived all they had left was brisket. The brisket was so freaking good. We also had the brisket chili which was delicious as well. That Mac and cheese was so fire. I will be back
Noah WeissSeptember 19, 2021Legendary pastrami rubbed brisket. Pulled pork and pork ribs also tasty. Beans and corn great sides. A top bbq joint in Texas.
Barry HottJune 1, 2018Don't miss their "featured meats" portion of the menu. We got barbecue PASTRAMI!
Dallas ObserverOctober 30, 2014The Hot Link a blend of pork and beef stuffed inside a thick pork casing. Instead of peppery hotness assaulting your taste buds, you get a more subdued spice which allows the smoked meat to shine.
- Love the Brisket. Haven’t made it early enough to try the beef rib. Sells out every time.
Very good brisket here. Excellent sausage too. If they have it , try the Beer Bacon and Beef sausage. Its great.
Preston KMarch 13, 2015Some of the best BBQ I've had in Dallas. Very small space, offer free beer while you wait in line. Try the Tod Father.
Paolo BaroneApril 29, 2022Line was kind of long but it moved fast so we waited about 30 min and it was totally worth it
Their ribs and brisket are TO DIE FOR. They only do take out on Fridays, so make sure you plan for that.
George HolloAugust 31, 2017The Toddfather is a beast of a sandwich. The wait is long and my meal was over $20 but very good
Johnny EspinosaDecember 26, 2019Loved the tomahawk steak, will be going back to stand in line just for that,
Kevin KirklandJuly 15, 2014The food is amazing. Hungry? Get the Todd father! The sausage is amazing as well
Spencer SwiftSeptember 23, 2016Choose the BEEF Ribs! And SHARE!They aren't kidding when they see each one is 2 lbs.- They use to close at 2pm. Now staying open until sold out. Go near 2 to avoid the long lines.
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Dallas, TX, BBQ Shack Open every Thursday Friday at 10:30 am till 2:00 pm. Also open 1st Saturday of each month same hours. FREE COLD BEER when dining in.
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- Thu–Fri
- 10:30 AM–2:00 PM
(972) 805-0999
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