B4 Barbeque has fired up a new lunch stand on U.S. 287 in Rhome, pulling a Texas Monthly-recognized East Texas pit closer to the Fort Worth metro and giving commuters one more reason to miss an exit. The veteran-run operation moved out of Mabank after five years and set up on a vacant lot at the South Main Street exit at 103 U.S. 287. Early customers are already reporting long lines and frequent sellouts at the window, so the word is clearly out.
What to expect at the window
The new stand leans into Texas barbecue staples with a few curated twists. The menu features wagyu brisket, large pork ribs, housemade sausage, pork-belly burnt ends, and brisket-stuffed jalapeño "Texas Twinkies," along with sides such as elote and cilantro rice. A standard barbecue plate with two sides runs about $25, with added-meat options and a six-meat sampler topping out near $35.
Co-owner Nolan Belcher told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "I've always been more of a Mexican food guy," explaining that he sometimes layers global flavors onto traditional rubs and sauces. That influence shows up across the menu, even as the core stays firmly in Texas smoke-ring territory.
Top-50 cred and why it matters
According to B4 Barbeque's website, the shop landed on Texas Monthly's Top 50 list, a bit of prestige that Dallas-area coverage has also pointed out. That profile, along with the Belchers' feed-store roots in Mabank, has translated into steady demand at the new Rhome window and helped draw diners from across the corridor to check out the platters for themselves.
Neighbors and the 287 corridor
The stand sits roughly 15 miles south of North Texas Smoke in Decatur and fills in a stretch of U.S. 287 that is seeing noticeably more lunchtime activity. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that North Texas Smoke recently moved into a restaurant at 2555 U.S. 287, and B4's arrival continues a trend of high-profile barbecue operations setting up along the highway. For commuters and weekend drivers, that means multiple acclaimed stops within a short drive and a new excuse to build a mini barbecue tour into the trip.
Hours, contact and planning
B4 lists its regular hours and contact information on its official site and keeps its Mabank kitchen at 1100 N. Third Street, while the new Rhome window runs Wednesday through Saturday for lunch. The business phone is 903-910-5272, and the main website is B4 Barbeque's site, which also highlights specials and the Top 50 recognition. Because the window can sell out quickly, calling ahead or showing up on the early side gives hungry visitors the best shot at a full platter before the afternoon wraps up.
