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Railhead Smokehouse

BBQ Joint$$$$

Fort Worth

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Railhead Smokehouse

8.4^/10

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Ranked #3 for BBQ joints in Fort Worth
"Brisket is outstanding and gotta love those beans."(14 Tips)
"Ribs are also pretty good, potato salad and beans too."(15 Tips)
"Potato salad is so good, especially with a sausage sandwich."(3 Tips)
"The jalapeño sausage was amazing and made the visit."(2 Tips)

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Mark BJune 7, 2019
One of the best spots for BBQ in Ft Worth. Brisket is outstanding and gotta love those beans. Regular Sausage is a little bland and not as flavorful so you may want to go with the Jalapeño Sausage.
Karen BurkeMarch 11, 2019
WYBMABIITY (will you buy me a beer if i tell you) Mouth watering brisket and fries. Enjoy the coldest beer in town on the patio. Close to the museum district & Botanical Gardens.
Karen BurkeMarch 11, 2019
After a day at the Museums or Botanical Gardens this place has a great happy hour with the coldest beer in town. I like my brisket with a side of fries and coleslaw on the patio please.
NocatchoJuly 3, 2021
The drive thru is a great route if you don’t have tome for dine in service. The brisket was good. The jalapeño sausage was amazing and made the visit. The jalapeño poppers were good. Turkey was great
Aaron BrownSeptember 10, 2016
First time here so I got the ribs. OMG they're so good. The slaw, tater salad, beans, and peppers are awesome. The sauce is to die for.
David PittsNovember 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good specials all day, my favorite is Tuesday's half chicken, it's amazing and worth smelling like bbq for days. Ribs are also pretty good, potato salad and beans too.
Richard IrvineMay 25, 2014
Great turkey, sausage, and the ribs are the best. Sliced brisket a little dry and the smoke ring could be thicker. Get the chopped beef sandwich instead.
Brian PApril 1, 2019
Ranking this so high & giving it #4 BBQ joints in Fort Worth is really pretty invorrect. The brisket was moist but had zero flavor, nice service but I don’t think I’ll ever be back there.
R MJune 18, 2014
Was bummed that they were out of ribs, but the beef brisket was the best I ever had. Love this place!
Rowan H.May 30, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Potato salad is so good, especially with a sausage sandwich. The patio is pretty nice too.
Aaron BrownSeptember 10, 2016
Ribs, ribs, ribs and more ribs.
Shri LDecember 28, 2016
Drive thru window to avoid the lines. Get the ribs! And tons of BBQ sauce to go
BlakeNovember 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
All ya need to get is a chop sandwich, sausage, and pickle spears. Perfection!!
Shimmy MompremierDecember 5, 2013
Delicious BBQ fast service! The baked potatoes are big and yummie!
Marc MeadowsApril 17, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Order fried turkey and a cheese boat. Of course, you have to have a cold beer!
Amanda HowardDecember 7, 2012
A lot of food for the price, very good. The brisket is the best.
Stacie VotawNovember 22, 2012
Try the Chicken Sausage Gumbo With Green Beans, Brocolli And Rice
DerekNovember 29, 2015
Brisket is melt in your mouth tender.
ElizabethMarch 10, 2011
They have a great military discount - make sure to ask for it. The daily special is always good.
Joe MunnNovember 4, 2011
Ice cold beer, warm atmosphere, good sauce and fries to accompany great BBQ
Karen BurkeMarch 11, 2019
Nothing better then a brisket sandwich with frys & the coldest beer in town.
Marc MeadowsMarch 25, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Cathy at bar takes great care of you.
Dave FloydNovember 26, 2011
Great brisket and sausage. Some of my favorite BBQ in the area.
Tony BiancoAugust 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, not on the menu, but anyway you get it, you'll love it!
Mark HennesseyMarch 21, 2014
Great food! Military discount.
Ray Michael SmithJanuary 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
They have the best slogan: "Life is too short to live in Dallas"!!
Kathleen SarsfieldDecember 7, 2010
On your way out, pick up a pint of their BBQ sauce for $1.89--so worth it!!!
Christopher LenziniAugust 7, 2014
In a city full of amazing BBQ....Railhead is average, at best.
Billy CurtisNovember 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I Love the brisket, it's just the BEST!
Harold RubinDecember 23, 2016
Sliced Brisket Sandwiches
pamela thomassonJuly 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Rib Special Thursday night yum
Matt PittmanNovember 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Get the hand cramping schooner of beer.
Matthew TroupeAugust 8, 2013
Best BBQ in FtWorth!! GO LONGHORNS!!!
Michael SanchezApril 8, 2016
Brisket, ribs
Beverly WilliamsMay 13, 2012
military, fire & police get 25% off total bill.
Tina LeeDecember 31, 2013
BEEN HERE GREAT PLACE
Marc MeadowsJanuary 7, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Cathy at bar is the best.
Bo NashApril 13, 2010
Go with the chopped beef sandwich with mustard and pickles. Trust me on this.
Sam CJuly 16, 2010
Most amazing fall-off-the-bone ribs I have ever eaten
Steve LoftonJanuary 19, 2013
Best ribs ever!
Steve KnightJuly 27, 2011
The potato salad is excellent!
Deborah EasthomJuly 7, 2017
Only liked the ribs
Michael FSeptember 1, 2012
Cheap ice cold beer... Do it
Dfw DeanAugust 22, 2015
Very average with little to no smoke flavors.
Shad ComeauxNovember 3, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Get the ribs, mmmmm. Small but good.
Nic CardenMarch 11, 2012
Closed Sunday
Anthony VFebruary 24, 2010
Eat here. Enough said.

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