6. Angelo's Barbecue

It’s several years that I had been to Angelo’s, Fort Worth’s near west side iconic barbecue place (iconic even without the sawdust on the floor). I decided to take out some ribs, and a BBQ sandwich for our son. At around six P.M. this Thursday, 8-Jan-09, the restaurant was already pretty full, everybody seemed to have a good time. I looked at the people behind the counter: all new faces (except for the guy slicing the BBQ) …”the old guard’s gone” I said to myself. I went home with 1/2 lb of ribs and the BBQ sandwich. At my first bite into a rib, I thought: Wow …have my taste buds changed that much? I was in denial -- I didn't want to believe it -- till I finally got the guts to face the truth: The ribs, in the past so juicy, tender and mellow, not only were a bit dry, but also unbelievably salty. In hindsight, I congratulated myself for having ordered only 1/2 lb (for a moment there I had been tempted to get a full lb). My son also was not satisfied: The meat is not completely cooked through, he said. There goes the icon…now I can understand that it’s no longer Angelo’s but other BBQ restaurants in the area that have been getting the title “best BBQ in town”.

I never knew a restaurant, that's ranked so highly, could cook such atrocious "food". The sloppy joe lady in elementary cooked better. Total waste of money, save yourself the stomach ache and don't eat at Angelos.

ANGELOS IS THE BEST IN FT. WORTH I HAVE BEEN TO ALL BBQ RESTAURANTS MANY TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN APPETITE JUST GO TO THE FRONT DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE SMOKER AND YOU WILL!

The Beers Cold! BBQ is mediocre at best. A great casual place to meet friends, but the food, at least recently, does not live up to its reputation.

Your classic Texas barbecue experience. Angelo's was the first and still the best you can expect for top quality barbecue. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

I was introduced to Angelo's in 1973 while going to TCU. Every chance I get to be in DFW area, I'll make a trip there to bring back some "chopped", my favorite there. I'll even have some shipped up for friends or families birthdays. It never gets old and has always been great.

Both the pork ribs and the brisket are among the best I've ever eaten and I've sampled most of the best-rated BBQ joints in Texas.