Dallas/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 23, 2020
Fort Worth's 4 favorite outlets for low-cost barbecueLongorias BBQ. | Photo: John S./Yelp

Need more barbecue in your life, but don't want to spend a fortune?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent sources for affordable barbecue in Fort Worth, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to meet your needs without emptying your wallet.

1. Ohana Hawaiian BBQ & Poke

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Topping the list is Ohana Hawaiian BBQ & Poke. Located at 6328 Camp Bowie Blvd. in Ridglea North, the Hawaiian eatery, which specializes in barbecue and poke, is the highest-rated destination for inexpensive barbecue in Fort Worth, boasting 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp.

"Everything was so good!" wrote Yelper Stephanie C., who reviewed Ohana Hawaiian BBQ & Poke on May 15. "I absolutely love pulled pork and had the Kalua Pork, and it blew away any barbecue pork I've ever had! I've never had pork that flavorful without sauce before!"

Yelper Z A. added, "The portion is generous, and the prices are reasonable. They allow you to get as many toppings as you want. Everything tastes fresh. The service is also excellent."

2. Good Luck Drive-In

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Next up is Good Luck Drive-In, situated at 900 W. Rosedale St. With four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American dining establishment, which offers barbecue and burgers, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an economical option. 

Yelper Anabel Y., who reviewed Good Luck Drive-In on May 31, wrote, "I love this place! ... My favorite so far is the hot link sausage sandwich. It has so much sauce. ... Very affordable prices and amazing flavor."

Denise B. noted, "This place has some very good barbecue. The hot link sausage is the best I ever had. The brisket sandwich is really good. They have a very big menu. ... This is where you can get very cheap and very good food."

3. Rice Master

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Rice Master, settled at 1185 N. Burleson Blvd., Suite 213, is another primo choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Korean restaurant, which serves barbecue and more, 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews. 

"Great place for an incredible price!" wrote Yelper Henry C., who reviewed Rice Master on Dec. 22. "The flavor was great, the staff [was] friendly and the restaurant was clean and had a good atmosphere."

And Yelper Donna C. said, "Absolutely wonderful. Beef bulgogi and spicy pork are amazing in any dish they offer."

4. Longorias BBQ

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Finally, there's Longorias BBQ, a reasonably priced joint to score barbecue and more, with four stars out of 79 Yelp reviews. Head over to 100 Christopher Drive to give it a go for yourself.

According to the business' Yelp profile, "We specialize in smoking, manufacturing and catering. Our sausage is world-renowned and talked about in all corners Texas," it states in the section pertaining to signature items. "We make this sausage from virtually 100% brisket. We also make our burgers out of the same meat."

Furthermore, "Our low overhead allows us to maintain the lowest prices in the metroplex when it comes to a quality catering service, as well as great food at our location," its Yelp bio continues.


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