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Railhead Smokehouse

2900 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
(817) 738-9808
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4.3
Based on 3273 reviews
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Hunter1
02:53 23 Feb 26
People should listen to the Yelp score instead of the "propped up" google score. I've been to every bbq joint from bad to the best in Texas and this easily is in the bottom 5 for sure! Locals only you could tell are the ones trying to help with reviews and business overall, I think mainly due to the cheap ice cold beer. I'll give them that, unfortunately that was the best thing there. Guy behind the counter was a smartass to several customers in front of our big party. Not one in our party of 20+ said they'd ever come back and I don't blame them. Get someone who at least knows how to slice a damn brisket against the grain. Flavor of it is the only reason I give 2 stars instead of one. Chewed like leather, sides sucked, ribs 5/10 at best, chicken dry as hell!
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Brian Dobbs
18:33 15 Jan 26
Great BBQ. If you are a tourist in town, come here if you want the “flavor” Texas BBQ. The food, decor and patrons.
I had the bologna sandwich. If you’ve never had smoked bologna, get it.
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Taylor Jones
17:57 29 Nov 25
Great place to watch a college football game! We got the 2 meat plate with ribs and ham. Potato salad and fries and we got a peach cobbler. Ribs were a little salty but had good flavor. My wife wasn’t impressed with the ham. Fries were good but we had to add salt. Peach cobbler was good but not the best. No sweet tea, I had to add Splenda.
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Tricia Tay
01:49 28 Sep 25
1st time eating at rail head... Hmmm I actually thought I got half of whataburger... it had mustard, pickles, and onions just like whataburger. Lol I guess thats how they serve the sandwiches here... oh I also asked for sliced beef but look more like chopped. Needless to say I would get another sandwich from here. Just a lil different from other bbq places.
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Ryan Lawler
18:46 11 Sep 25
Highly recommended. This is a bbq joint that has a great location, great vibes, incredibly fast service, and delicious BBQ.

I got the 2 meat plate with ribs and brisket and it was exactly the flavour I like with a powerful smoke and a solid amount of spice, delicious sides, and so much food for the price I paid!

Will definitely be back!
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Acme Lenin
02:54 18 Jun 25
Dependable bbq for many years, l always get the ribs along with one other meat. I love their potato salad and frosted schooners of beer, too! Sitting at the bar is always fun and friendly!
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Jacob Wright
19:51 31 Mar 25
Typically, I have pleasant experiences here and recommend this place to friends and family; yet I was disappointed today coming through for lunch.

I got the chopped beef sandwich plain, with a side of fries and a drink. Cost me $14.30 before tip.
The fries were warm & good, yet my sandwich was as completely cold.

Very disappointed, given this is somewhere I’ve grown up eating and cherishing with family and friends. I came today on my lunch break and I am only allotted 30 minutes for my lunch. I pay good money for food that wasn’t served fresh is very inconveniencing.

Although the location is decent, and the service is met by great members, I would’ve loved to been served a warm meal for what I paid.

I suppose next time I come through I’ll specify that I would want a warm chopped beef sandwich.
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MITCH CLINKENBEARD
02:38 04 Jan 25
Had the sliced brisket and ribs. Was very good. Not a fan of their BBQ sauce, but otherwise good. Tried and liked, ranch style beans, slaw and the green beans. Do not care for their home cut fries. Greasy and soggy.
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David Johnson
23:04 12 Dec 24
BBQ was very good. Very tender and great flavor, serving size on the small size. Fresh Fried potatoes were very good also. Ordered the sliced plate.
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Reagan Sirmons
04:04 21 Jul 24
Quaint part of town and the facade is newer.

I met an old friend here and this is a favorite haunt for him so it’s conflicting not to provide a resounding affirmation of his faith.

The inside is a stark contrast to the outside and has an older school wooden smokehouse feel. Beer and wine bar is available.

The staff is welcoming and friendly. The menu has that old time feeling of letters on a push board and is very direct and concentrated.

I went with his recommendation of the chopped beef sandwich, BBQ beans and green beans. The BBQ had a strange bark that was a little too crusty and had a foreign hint of something I can’t identify, likening to lighter fluid getting in the pit. The BBQ beans were meaningless and had a bland, chalky consistency. Likewise the green beans were straight out of a can with no noticeable seasoning or even onion, bacon, etc. to kick them up.

They do serve cold beer.

As I mentioned, I’m sad really to write, but I imagine I will get another chance to try it with my buddy and will try other options.
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