| Dallas Restaurant Reviews |
| Angelo's Bar-B-Que 2533 White Settlement Rd, Ft. Worth, Texas 817-332-0357 |
Dallas Restaurant Review:
When the subject of barbeque is brought up, my response is always the same: "The best
barbeque in Dallas ... is in Fort Worth". At Angelo’s Bar-B-Que.
SETTING – Angelo’s is an old wood-sided barbeque joint in an industrial area, founded in
1958. Inside is a 30 foot bar flanked by the 2 biggest moose heads I've ever seen.
FOOD – You get in line and order at the counter. Angelo's ribs are absolutely outstanding.
You will rarely find ribs as meaty as this, or as perfectly seasoned and cooked with meat 3
times the width of the narrow bone. For most of us, the half rib plate is plenty, but the full
plate is a feast and I doubt that you'll leave any ribs behind. The sandwiches and brisket are
also well above average. It’s worth the drive.
BEER – Like most barbeque joints, the beer is ice cold, the coldest in Ft. Worth according to
the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. When they ask what you want to drink, simply say, "a Large",
which is a frosted 18 oz. beer schooner. Angelo's also has one of those beer licenses that
allows you to buy a 6-pack or case of beer at the bar and carry out. And you can legally bring in
a bottle of hard liquor, if you want – and buy a coke and pour in your own Jack Daniels. No
questions asked.
AMBIANCE – Plenty of stuffed critters on the walls. Large stuffed bear greets you at the
front door. Concrete floors. 1950's tables & chairs. Regulars at the bar. It doesn’t get any
more “Texas” than this.
BOTTOM LINE – Every state has its own particular style and flavor of barbeque ribs. When
it comes to Texas-style – which is obviously the best – I can promise that you won't top
Angelo's. Here's their web site.
When the subject of barbeque is brought up, my response is always the same: "The best
barbeque in Dallas ... is in Fort Worth". At Angelo’s Bar-B-Que.
SETTING – Angelo’s is an old wood-sided barbeque joint in an industrial area, founded in
1958. Inside is a 30 foot bar flanked by the 2 biggest moose heads I've ever seen.
FOOD – You get in line and order at the counter. Angelo's ribs are absolutely outstanding.
You will rarely find ribs as meaty as this, or as perfectly seasoned and cooked with meat 3
times the width of the narrow bone. For most of us, the half rib plate is plenty, but the full
plate is a feast and I doubt that you'll leave any ribs behind. The sandwiches and brisket are
also well above average. It’s worth the drive.
BEER – Like most barbeque joints, the beer is ice cold, the coldest in Ft. Worth according to
the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. When they ask what you want to drink, simply say, "a Large",
which is a frosted 18 oz. beer schooner. Angelo's also has one of those beer licenses that
allows you to buy a 6-pack or case of beer at the bar and carry out. And you can legally bring in
a bottle of hard liquor, if you want – and buy a coke and pour in your own Jack Daniels. No
questions asked.
AMBIANCE – Plenty of stuffed critters on the walls. Large stuffed bear greets you at the
front door. Concrete floors. 1950's tables & chairs. Regulars at the bar. It doesn’t get any
more “Texas” than this.
BOTTOM LINE – Every state has its own particular style and flavor of barbeque ribs. When
it comes to Texas-style – which is obviously the best – I can promise that you won't top
Angelo's. Here's their web site.
