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Brix Barbecue

218 Bryan Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA

(817) 386-4694

Brix Barbecue — Fort Worth’s Most Passionate Craft BBQ Joint on South Main

Every great barbecue story starts somewhere, and Brix Barbecue’s origin story is one of Fort Worth’s favorites. It began in 2017 when “Big T” — a transplant from the Chicago region who fell head over heels for Central Texas-style smoked meat — received his first smoker as a birthday gift and promptly started staying up all night to perfect his craft, arriving at work with samples for anyone willing to try. By 2018, he had rescued a Boxer-Terrier mix named Brix, rebranded his budding barbecue operation in the dog’s honor, and set out to prove that passion is the secret ingredient that separates great barbecue from legendary barbecue. Today, Brix Barbecue operates out of its brick-and-mortar location at 1012 S. Main Street in Fort Worth’s vibrant SoMa district — and the lines speak for themselves.

The menu is a love letter to Central Texas barbecue with creative twists that set Brix apart from every other smokehouse in Cowtown. The best-selling Wagyu Beef Belly Burnt Ends — slow-smoked to pure meat-candy perfection — are a must-order that regulars plan their visits around, and the brisket is the kind that melts apart at the slightest touch, rich with smoke and seasoned simply to let the beef shine through. The Funkytown Hot Chicken brings a fiery, sauce-drenched twist to the menu alongside house-made dill pickles, and Sunday brunch adds a whole new reason to make the trip. Big T’s cooking philosophy is simple and beautifully stated: most recipes let the meat shine, and the love behind every cook is the one ingredient no competitor can replicate. Catering is available for events of any size, and the popular Brix & Fire Cooking Class — covering live fire technique, reverse-seared tomahawk steaks, Wagyu beef belly burnt ends, and classic brisket — is one of the most fun and hands-on food experiences available anywhere in Fort Worth.

Brix Barbecue is open Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with brunch served Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gift cards are available online, and holiday pre-orders make Brix a brilliant choice for backyard parties and special gatherings throughout the year. Whether you’re a lifelong Texas BBQ devotee or a newcomer still discovering what the Lone Star State does with smoke and fire, Brix Barbecue is the kind of Fort Worth original that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Discover more of the city’s best barbecue and dining destinations in the complete guide to Fort Worth restaurants.

Brix Barbecue

4.6

Based on 400 reviews

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Florencia Segovia

19:51 19 Jul 25

Absolutely amazing.

We tried the
- moist brisket 10/10 perfect bark a little salt and pepper kicker and melts in your mouth
- jalepeno sausage 9/10 beautiful sausage and cheese combo
- burnt end 10/10 fall apart melt in your mouth with a beautifully sweet umami flavor
- ribs 10/10 fall off the bone smoke flavor
- tallow beans 8/10 wonderful flavor and texture

Elliot Johnson

19:22 29 Jun 25

Wife and I stopped in and tried a few things and all that we tried was so delicious: the brisket, burnt ends, elote topped with barbacoa, Mac and cheese… all so tasty. Absolutely the best burnt ends we’ve had in Texas. The people and service were top tier. Highly recommend.

Daniel Barthold

17:17 21 Jun 25

Checked out Brix on a Thursday right at opening. Ordered the Tour de Brix with an added side, burger and brownie. The brisket was good, not a thick peppery crust like I prefer but it was still cooked great. The burnt ends were some of the best I’ve had anywhere. I got the end of the ribs and they were thin and mainly bone, the outside was tough but the meat itself was good with a sweet flavor. The jalapeño sausage was good flavor but tough. The pulled pork was sitting in a pool of grease and just wasn’t anything special. The barbacoa tacos were also sitting in a 1/4” of liquid from the meat making them difficult to eat. The straight taste of beer overtook any flavor they might have had. All the smoked other than the brisket and burnt ends seemed like they were all just reheated but not quite enough, dried out and kinda tough on the outside. The sides seemed the same way, reheated. The Brix Mac was without a doubt reheated, the cheese was set on the noodles, no creaminess or liquid and the Tasso was super dried out. The burger was fantastic and on special with a side for $9.99, unfortunate I never got my side it came with and wasn’t going to keep asking for it. The brownie was good but along with other things, wasn’t freshly made, definitely on the dry side. I wanted to try the Texas Porchetta and a funky town chicken sandwich but they didn’t have them available.

Maybe I just hit them up on an off day or them trying to get rid of some leftovers but for now I would go back just for a burger and some burnt ends.

Kassandra Ayala

23:34 31 May 25

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Amazing Service & BBQ at Brix!

Brix is hands down one of my favorite spots right now. Miranda behind the bar is absolutely fantastic—super friendly, attentive, and always ready with great drink suggestions. She really makes you feel welcome and taken care of.

The food is incredible. You can tell everything is made with love, especially the BBQ. Pit Master Jay is often out talking to guests, asking how everything is, and you can see how passionate he is about the food. That personal touch makes a big difference. The beans, & Mac and Cheese are a couple of my personal favorites

If you’re looking for great drinks, amazing BBQ, and genuine hospitality, Brix is the place. Highly recommend!

Daniel Espino

20:25 29 May 25

Brix Barbecue has easily become one of my favorite bbq spots in the Fort Worth area. My family usually orders the “Tour de Brix” with an additional 1/4 pound of burnt ends. We can easily feed 3 people with that platter. All the smoked meats are incredible. Brisket is moist with a good amount of bark. Ribs have good flavor to them and they are fall off the bone! I’m not a huge fan of their pulled pork it is a bit dry. The burnt ends are by far my favorite, they have it down. Brix burnt ends literally melt in your mouth. Their sides are pretty good not the best but definitely have good flavor.

I really like the atmosphere of the establishment as well; they have ample seating and a good restaurant design. My only gripe with Brix is the parking. It is pretty tough to park in front of the restaurant especially if you drive a large pickup truck. And there is parking nearby but it can get sketchy with some of the people that walk near there.

Other than the parking situation I highly recommend giving Brix a try!

David Gonzales

19:37 24 May 25

Never had a bad meal from Brix. One of my top 5 bbq places. Tour De Brix was amazing and worth the price. Very tender brisket, ribs were still moist and mac and cheese was really good

Darwin D Pitts II

01:07 27 Apr 25

We recently visited Brix Barbecue with high hopes, fueled by all the hype I'd seen on social media. Let me just say — everything online is definitely not what it seems.

First off, they were out of a lot of their staple items. Several dishes that actually drew me to the restaurant in the first place are no longer even offered, which was a major letdown right out the gate. When you build up expectations based on what a place promotes, it’s frustrating to show up and find out the menu has changed without warning.

The overall experience didn’t improve much from there. My 5-year-old daughter, who usually eats everything without hesitation, barely touched her food — that alone says a lot. As someone from Memphis who's been around real, high-quality BBQ my whole life, I can confidently say Brix fell flat.

The only bright spot? The Brix Burger. It was solid and probably the only thing that saved the trip from being a total waste. Outside of that, everything else we tried was trash — either dry, flavorless, or just way off the mark for a place that calls itself a barbecue spot.

Mike Garza

21:11 20 Feb 25

I have been a fan of Brix since they're food truck, but have never written a review... It's overdue.
Their brisket is amazing, the ribs are perfect, the sausage is 🔥, the pulled pork is super juicy, but I can't find the words for the burnt ends or pork belly. They are indescribably good and unfortunately, not enough BBQ spots offer them, so extra points for Brix. Do not sleep on their sides! The beans are outstanding and the corn is not like any I've ever had(get them to throw some brisket on top for an extra level of greatness!).

Nani

14:33 23 Dec 24

The establishment has a taxidermy deer mount vibe. After you order they hand you a cup to get a water as you wait. I ordered the tour de brix, funkytown hot chicken, le brix burger, and medium rare chocolate chip cookies. Service was fast on a Saturday. However, after reviewing my order i noticed my chocolate chip cookies, onions, and pickles were missing. They don't give much onion and pickles so I didn't trip over it. I did ask for my cookies. It's 2 per order. The staff member was professional and did apologize. All the meats were seasoned and prepared perfectly. I wasn't a fan of the sides or cookies. I tend to eat bread with my bbq but no bread was needed. The four stars is because items were missing from my to-go order and burnt ends had more fat than meat. Unfortunately, they didn't have turtle brownies. Will have to call ahead to see when it will be available on my next visit. Note: Highly recommend the le brix burger.

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