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Hurtado Barbecue is a standout in the Mansfield, Texas, culinary scene, offering a genuine Texas-style barbecue experience that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in its use of an offset smoker, fueled by post oak wood, which infuses its meats with a rich, deep flavor. The menu boasts an array of delicious options, including the signature brisket, which has been hailed as one of the best by patrons, and the tender pork ribs, complemented by a perfectly balanced bark. The sides, such as the crispy fries, are equally impressive, with many considering them a highlight of the meal.

The exceptional service at Hurtado Barbecue is another aspect that sets it apart. Employees are consistently described as friendly and professional, with managers like Casey going above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels valued and cared for. The overall experience, from ordering to enjoying the meal, is designed to be seamless and enjoyable. With the convenience of online ordering, outdoor seating, and catering services available, Hurtado Barbecue is adaptable to various dining preferences and needs. Whether you're a BBQ aficionado or just looking for a great meal, Hurtado Barbecue's reputation as one of the best in Mansfield, combined with its welcoming atmosphere and outstanding cuisine, makes it a must-visit destination.

The reputation of Hurtado Barbecue is further solidified by its strong online presence and social media engagement, allowing it to connect with its community and share its passion for BBQ. While it may not offer live music, a bar, or certain other amenities, the focus on the food and the experience is clear. Hurtado Barbecue has managed to strike a perfect balance between traditional BBQ techniques and modern convenience, making it a beloved and respected establishment in the local dining scene. With its top-notch brisket, welcoming service, and convenient amenities, Hurtado Barbecue is an excellent choice for anyone seeking an authentic and satisfying Texas-style barbecue experience.

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5 Comments

Overall Rating ★★★★★ 3.4

Mark Smith (Google)

★★★★★

This place is great. I met a coworker for a business lunch. Our order was taken quickly. Employees were very friendly and professional. The BBQ was out in a reasonable period of time. We split this (picture below): EL JEFE - 1/3 lb each of brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, turkey, burnt ends and sausage Mac and cheese and Mexican rice for sides). It was hot, very tasty, and the perfect amount of food.Thanks for a great visit!

OG BOBBY BOOSHAY (Google)

★★★★★

I've been eating Texas BBQ at restaurants since 1988, the old saying is true; it's not the same as back in the day. This particular location isn't that good. I wouldn't waste your hard-earned money to visit. We sat in one of their wooden booths and it was dirty and not wiped down from the previous patrons.This is either due to lack of staff or lack of attention to detail. This shouldn't be an excuse due to the premium you'll be paying. To use a comparison, when you go to Rudy's you hardly see things out of order. Their soda machine needed new syrup connected, which again is another attention to detail issue.Some establishments have that take it or leave it attitude, based on the convenience they provide, and this particular location is one of them. Their location in downtown Arlington, is the polar opposite, which is worth the drive there.

Anthanesha Walker (Google)

★★★★★

This food is ssa point blank period. However, they do have 2 items that are actually good. The texas twinkie and the brisket... to be frank I would hope their brisket is good bc ure in Texas... u can go to spring creek and get good brisket... now Texas twinkies Ik only two places so far you can get a really good one which is here and Hutchins bbq... GO TO HUTCHINS BBQ... every single time i come here only for the tx twinkies they are ALWAYS sold out 3x in a row now once abt 2 hrs before they closed and 2x around this time(2pm) like if u sellout everyday why not just make enough? or maybe put of their online order that they are sold out??! idk im just a customer. ribs mid, tater tot casserole(pictured) sucks u can see all the oil, it's definitely food for yt ppl... can't remember what else i had the first time i had this place and didnt even take pics bc thats how bad the food was... granted i went to the location by uta and even tho that line is always out the door at least they know how to supply and demand unlike this mansfield location that lets you stand in line for 20 mins before disclose they cant make enough of certain items for customers. i will make it my duty to bad mouth this place on every social media and to every person who asks...just uselessps. i remember i got the mashed potatoes and sausage as well... and it takes alotttt for me to hate mashed potatoes bc im a potato connoisseur... the mp are SSA too! i take that back ssa is actually better tbh....sausage is easier to be bad than good so ig i'll cut them slack there but yeah this place not it...

Oscar Garcia III (Google)

★★★★★

First off, the service here is TOP NOTCH the staff is friendly and extremely helpful. This place has a lot of social media hype but, not all of the food lives up to the hype. The street corn needed salt to balance the acidity from the lime and could have done with about half of the water. The Brisket was a bit dry and arguably had too much fat cap. This could have been due in part to the time of day we came (2:30p). The Mexican cornbread was interesting. The pork ribs were great, I was worried at the amount of bark for my liking but, it worked! The absolute best thing I had here were the fries. My wife loved the baked potato and the kids liked the brisket sandwiches. My son who had the burger described it as "mid" (who gets a burger at a BBQ joint anyway lol). This is certainly a place we would try again, maybe on a Sunday to get some of their barbacoa (beef cheeks).

JACs TAILGATERS (Google)

★★★★★

Today we had a chance to stop by while we were in town for a wedding. This was mine and my wife's first visit and here is our take on it. Wow! Wow! The whole experience was amazing, from ordering to enjoying the plate of BBQ served to us at the table. We had the Tostada, the Birria taco, stuffed cornbread, the smoked quail, Texas twinkies, pork belly burnt ends, one of the best briskets I have ever eaten and to top off an already amazing lunch we had the banana pudding. Delicious!! Although the Q was amazing Casey the manager was the star of the show. He took care of us like we were royalty. Thank Y'all for showing us what true hospitality and great food is all about. Definitely one of the best Texas Monthly top 50 we have eaten at if not the best.