The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque is firing up a second North Texas outpost in Arlington, locking in a spot in the stadium corridor and promising the same pit-smoked staples that turned the Trophy Club location into a regional draw. The family is aiming for an early 2026 opening, with officials saying the buildout is geared for big crowds and outdoor seating. For barbecue fans, that translates to another full-service smokehouse within walking distance of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.
Where It's Going and When
The new location for The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque is 1600 E. Copeland Road, just off I-30 near the home fields of the Cowboys and Rangers, and it is expected to open in early 2026, as reported by The Dallas Morning News. Zack Hutchins, the restaurant's director of operations, told the outlet the family had their eye on the site for years before finally securing the lease.
The Building and Renovations
The project will take over the former Texas Land & Cattle Steak House and add a new pit room plus an extended covered patio built to absorb event traffic, according to Fort Worth Report. That outlet noted the space clocks in at roughly 7,900 square feet, giving the team room for a sizable serving line and extra seating.
Menu and Family Legacy
The Arlington menu will mirror the Trophy Club spot with smoked brisket, pork belly burnt ends and the restaurant's signature "Texas Twinkie" - a jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and brisket, wrapped in bacon and glazed - as reported by The Dallas Morning News. The piece also noted the opening timeline shifted from mid-2025 into early 2026 because of construction. The Original Roy Hutchins concept grew out of decades of family barbecue tradition, with Roy Hutchins starting Roy's Smokehouse in 1978 and the Trophy Club restaurant debuting in 2023, and the expansion drew extra attention after social media visits, the Chron reported.
Big-Event Reach
The Arlington spot's proximity to stadiums and major highways sets it up to feed large crowds heading to games, concerts and other events. The team already has a multi-year partnership naming The Original Roy Hutchins the official barbecue partner of Texas Motor Speedway, a move that should give the brand added visibility during race weekends and other major gatherings, according to a press release from Texas Motor Speedway.
