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817-581-7696
City's Best

8100 Boulevard 26
Fort Worth, TX 76180

If history is any indication, Riscky's is a sure choice for top-quality Texas barbecue, no matter which of the five-area locations you choose. Polish immigrants Joe and Mary Riscky established the legendary local chain in the form of Riscky's Grocery & Market in 1927 on Azle Avenue in Fort Worth. Whichever spot you do visit, you can pour the same rich barbecue sauce recipe over a tender heap of excruciatingly slow-cooked meat (seasoned with the proprietary "Riscky Dust") -- all prepared at the Azle Avenue location in smoke pits that are busy around the clock. Beef and pork ribs, brisket and smoked catfish served in baskets or platters are all popular with patrons equally seduced by huge portions, low prices and a solid reputation befitting a Fort Worth barbecue dynasty. Riscky's also offers catering and take-out. -- Gary Taylor

Categories: Restaurants-Barbecue, Restaurants

9 Ratings and Reviews

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   EEPOLSTON - 07/25/2008

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   Aerodog4 - 07/04/2008

  • Above average BBQ

    Review rating : 4out of 5   Virigo - 06/30/2008

    My son and I have eaten at the stockyard location twice and beef ribs were great the first time, but a little tough the second time. Will still go back for more. Richard

  • Been eating there since I was a kid, Im 47 now

    Review rating : 5out of 5   MariahSuz - 06/06/2008

    My family knew Pete Riscky, we were patrons of their store all of my life and I grew up eating BBQ made by Jimmy Riscky at the Azle Ave stor,e he branched out in later years. Their BBQ is the best in the USA, and I have tried BBQ all over the country. Lucky to be aware of where to find the best. When I go back to Ft Worth I always pick up 10 lbs of sliced brisket to bring back to California

  • Good stuff!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   Paganflute - 06/06/2008

    While Riscky's will always be my favorite, Rusty's needs to be tried too. Riscky's ribs and chopped beef sandwiches are hard to beat. Rusty's has the brisket down pat.

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