No grease on buns, and railhead stole recipe

   BrownCDee - 06/06/2008

This is the best barbecue around. Everything is cooked in the pits until the meat falls off the bone when there is a bone. The flavor is outstanding. If you go during the rush times, there might be a line, if you get impatient, sneak up to the center of the bar, order your cold beer and your food at the same time. As far as the Railhead, one of the original people at Railhead, he died a few years back, used to work for Angelo and what do you think he took with him? It is a good copy, but still not the original. They don't put grease on the buns by the way, it is served with a little BBQ sauce if you want and then the trimmings. If you like barbecue, you'll love Angelo's.

Servings have gotten smaller

   Pickelcs - 06/05/2008

Last time we ate there the servings was much smaller and the prices keep getting higher and higher. Expected much more but what can I say. Did taste very good but just not enough of it.......

Ole Timer

   JLewis4284 - 06/05/2008

I started coming to Angelo's when it opened in '58 and tried many many others over the past 50 years in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, South Texas and other parts of the country. There is still no comparison. I have lived in Boston for more than 20 years, where BBQ is a phenom, and yes, they have a lot to learn. I just wish Angelo's could overnight me a fix once in a while!

My Favorite Always

   butchmaddoxhome - 05/31/2008

I first ate at Angelo's in early 70's when I worked @ Montgomery Ward's 7th street service center. I fell in love with the chopped brisket sandwich and in the past 36 years my opinion has not changed. I no longer live in Texas (my loss) but still look forward to a trip to Angelo's everytime I am in the area. The only real BBQ is Texas BBQ.

What about Railhead and Smoke Pit

   Kingfisher1313 - 05/16/2008

They are just as good

Coldest Beer in Town

   Wildwestwarren - 05/16/2008

Ice cold beer in a frosty schooner! Nothin' better on a hot summer day when you need to wash down some trail dust. This is a man's place. If you're offended by regular folk and stuffed and monnted animals then go to a wimpier place. The BBQ sandwich is drippin' with delicoious grease.

Fantastic

   jbs3jb - 02/20/2007

Where else will you stand in line outside in January during the Stock Show to get a terriffic lunch and a cold BEER when it is 20 degrees.

Anyplace is better

   lipsmacken - 02/17/2007

Although the food looks and smells great it was lacking as far as I was concerned. Plus the mounted animals all over the place was very upsetting. I much prefer Railhead, Risky's and Cousins to Angelos anytime. Personally I really prefer Cousins over all of them in Fort Worth.

Locals Favorite

   trickzy - 02/15/2007

You know what they say about eating where the locals go. Angelo's is a institution, I personally have eaten there since I was a little girl in the 1960's, when there was sawdust on the floor & a lifesize stuffed bear talking to you. The best ribs in town, flavorful tender brisket., reliable same quality all the time.

Don't Miss This BBQ

   mprestonhall - 12/12/2005

Worth the trip if you are anywhere near Fort Worth. The beef ribs fall off the bone and are so flavorful you'll feel bad using bbq sauce. The sides are excellent too.

As for the "over rated" criticism, do you really want advice from someone who judges a bbq joint on the basis of plactic vs metal forks? Go to Angelo's for the food, not the ambiance.

I make the hour long trip to Ft Worth from Plano nearly every time I visit my in-laws in Plano.