The BBQ Bucket List: Frisco Edition

When you’re in North Texas, BBQ is a must, and Frisco has plenty of places to satisfy that craving. From tender brisket and smoky ribs to pulled pork, smoked chicken, and hearty sides, Frisco’s BBQ scene has something for every BBQ lover.
 

Hutchins BBQ

Honored multiple times as one of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints and voted Best BBQ in DFW for 2025. Go for the brisket, oversized beef rib, and their famous Texas Twinkie.
 

Tender Smokehouse

A spacious, family-friendly spot with great ribs, brisket, and turkey, plus beers on tap. It also serves breakfast, which is rare for a smokehouse.
 

Earnest B's BBQ

Southern comfort with Mississippi roots and over two decades of experience smoking ribs. Known for its Texas-style ribs, "Mama's Sweet Heat" sauce, and fried catfish, making it a great choice when you want something beyond the traditional BBQ plate. If you are there on a day when Earnest is in the house, tell him Visit Frisco sent you!

True Texas BBQ

Slow smoked in-house for fourteen hours over natural hardwood. It's tucked inside the Frisco H-E-B, so you can grab dinner and groceries in one stop.
 

Ice House

Located at PGA Frisco, it has six live hitting bays where you can hit balls while you enjoy cocktails, beer, and BBQ. The pitmaster smokes brisket over post oak for 10 to 12 hours.
 

Levant BBQ

Mediterranean flavors meet Texas smoke at this Mediterranean fusion barbecue restaurant. Serving certified halal meats, brisket shawarma, and lamb leg as signature items. It's a fresh take on Texas barbecue that you won't find anywhere else in town.
 

Spring Creek Barbeque

Spring Creek is a classic, family-friendly Texas BBQ experience with smoked meats, homestyle sides, and its signature hot rolls served right to your table. It's a dependable family option with full BBQ dinners served all day. 
 

Rudy's

A "Country Store" and BBQ Joint that's an easy, casual stop for family-style barbecue or takeout for a crowd. The oak-smoked meats, casual picnic-table setting, and no-frills approach make it a quintessential Texas stop. Don't sleep on the breakfast brisket tacos available in the drive thru or grab and go section of the store.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

A Texas-born chain whose first location opened in Dallas in 1941. Signature meats are smoked overnight, every night. It’s a convenient, casual option when you’re craving a straightforward BBQ plate without the fuss.

Come hungry and stay curious. Frisco's BBQ may be what brings you to the table, but our restaurants, attractions and unforgettable sports experiences will keep you exploring long after the last bite of brisket.