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Cooper's Old Time Pit BBQ

301 Stockyards Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76164

(817) 626-6464

Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que — Legendary Texas BBQ Cooked Cowboy Style in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Since 1962, Cooper’s has been cooking Texas BBQ the same way every single day: cowboy style over live mesquite coals, served right off the pit. That six-decade legacy is exactly what you taste when you step up to the pit at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, located at 301 Stockyards Blvd in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. This is old-school, no-frills Texas BBQ at its absolute finest — the kind of place where the smoke hits you before you even walk through the door, where the pitmaster pulls your meat straight from the coals and slaps it on a tray, and where beans, bread, pickles, and onions are always free. With picnic table seating in a spacious dining room, an ice-cold beer in hand, and the smell of mesquite smoke in the air, Cooper’s delivers one of the most authentically Texan dining experiences in all of Fort Worth — and it has for over 60 years.

Cooper’s keeps up to 14 different cuts of quality beef, pork, and poultry on the pit every single day, making it one of the most impressive meat programs in the Stockyards. Highlights include the world-famous Big Chop, signature beef ribs, and the “Texas Trinity” of brisket, sausage, and pork ribs — along with steaks seared to perfection right off the pit. The full meat menu also covers pork chops, prime rib, turkey, pulled pork, jalapeño cheddar sausage, chopped beef sandwiches, and half-chickens — something for every appetite and every level of BBQ devotion. Scratch-made sides prepared fresh daily include potato salad, coleslaw, jalapeño bacon mac-n-cheese, baked potatoes, green beans, and grilled corn, and the cobbler dessert lineup — blackberry, pecan, peach, apple, and cherry — is the kind of thing you leave room for before you even sit down.

Cooper’s is open Sunday through Thursday 11am–8:30pm and Friday and Saturday 11am–9:30pm, making it perfectly positioned for a post-Stockyards-stroll dinner or a long, leisurely weekend lunch. A dedicated party room and full catering services make Cooper’s an excellent choice for group events, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations — call 817.626.6464 for details. Whether you’re a Fort Worth native who grew up eating here or a first-time visitor checking off the ultimate Texas BBQ bucket list, Cooper’s is an unmissable stop in the Stockyards. Find more of Fort Worth’s legendary BBQ joints and top restaurants in the complete guide to Fort Worth restaurants.

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

4.2

Based on 3355 reviews

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Chris Reasor

22:05 05 Nov 25

This is my absolute top place for bbq. No one does it better than Texas, and no one does Texas pit bbq better than Cooper's. Get the brisket and get it dipped. Salty, savory beauty with perfectly rendered fat. The Jalapeño sausage and pulled pork are excellent as well. No need for sauce here. Cole slaw, potato salad and jalapeño Mac n cheese are all top notch. You can't beat the blackberry cobbler either. And to top it off, all the long tables and benches, and the outdoor seating just brings home that Texas ranch feel. I miss having this so close to me. Don't change a thing!

Antonio Herrera

03:25 26 Oct 25

Food is tasty, I bought brisket, beef ribs, sausage and cheese, regular sausage, mac and cheese, peach cobbler and Mac and cheese with bacon. Beans are good and come as a complimentary side. Bread, onions, pickles and water are also complimentary.

The only reason I give it a 4 on the food is because brisket and beef ribs are way too salty for my taste, but they are still edible tho. I would add more pepper and less salt, but is just me.

Yao Fei

01:01 10 Sep 25

The beef rib is the a must try! Juicy, tender, and perfect balance of smoke and flavor. The atmosphere is very interesting too- starting from order the meat from a giant warmer/oven, pick your sides and dessert, and the waiter will hand you a piece of paper as your plate. Self serving soup, onion and pickles. Eating area with college style tables, signs, pictures… I see a few parties over 15 gatherings together eating and laughing, and waiters walking by with smiles to clean the tables. I can feel the free spirit in both the food and the environment. Will definitely come again!

An Krapivkin

17:06 02 Sep 25

When my husband and I were in line at Goldee’s BBQ, an older couple recommended that we try this place because there is no wait and they think bbq is better. They were locals so we gave it a try.

There is definitely no line so service was quick. We went on a weekday for lunch, so I don’t know what the volume would be like during the weekend. The place is huge with plenty of seat options, all picnic table style. Each table has its own pickle jar, that was my fav.

The bread wasn’t made in house, it was straight out of a bag lol. Sauces are self served. The bbq itself is average, I wouldn’t say it’s comparable or better than Goldee’s. It’s a bit better than Springcreek BBQ.

Bottom line: It’s a quick fix for BBQ craving in a pinch, but wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

Nadine Norman

15:21 06 Aug 25

Coopers is right across the little street from Billy Bob's. Parking is $10 for the day . ( like 24 hour day ). Way cheaper than most others that can go up to $29 . When you enter Coopers , there is a large long grill with all their bar b que and you tell them what you want . They cut it how thick or whatever . Beef,pork,chicken . Everything is separately priced and packaged . So Cole slaw, potatoes salad, cobbler - in its own little container . Once you check out , there is a large vat of beans , sides of pickles and bread . On the tables in gallon plastic jars are jalapenos for your convenience . Seating is bench style . Long and low so you have to be able to swing your legs over them lol . Fountain drinks and tea are self serve . This is a great place to meet before or after you visit the stockyards . Expect to pay between $20 to $30 a person.

Virgil Emery

20:03 31 Jul 25

It’s average BBQ at a fine dining price. It’s good but for 2 people it’s over $100 and the service is nonexistent because you serve yourself. The guy at the BBQ put wash great but the girl at the cash register has a poor attitude at best

Dayton Vause

00:15 23 Jun 25

Haven’t quite nailed the smoke flavor in the brisket but they are better than most. Brisket was exceptionally moist and really good. Sausage was good. Jalepeno bacon Mac and cheese was freaking spectacular!! Wife said the beans were great. The people that work there were very friendly and seemed to genuinely be happy they were there. I would rank this in my top five (thus far) in Texas. Highly recommended!!
Be sure to sell unneeded body parts before you go because it does cost an arm and a leg.

Sara Lopez-Carson

22:04 28 May 25

Not a Fan. The vibe is laid back cafeteria style which I can appreciate.
Chicken was dry, brisket was ok, nothing special.
I did enjoy the steak and pork ribs.
Mac n cheese and potato salad were terrible.

Helen S

14:50 04 May 25

We visited Coopers for food before going to Billy Bob’s on Friday night. You walk into the restaurant and are greeted with a grill full of meat and pick out what you want. You then move into the next room where people weigh and prepare your food, as well as choose any additions that you want (like cheese, salads, sides and toppings for the baked potatoes).

My partner LOVES BBQ so went a little overboard with the order. We had a pork chop, sirloin steak, ribs, sausage and the chopped beef baked potato. We also grabbed a beer each and the total cost came to $140. Once you have paid you go and find a seat at the giant communal tables.

Everything that we ordered was delicious. My other half is still talking about the pork chop (best pork chop has ever had) and it is likely we will revisit before we leave Fort Worth. I really enjoyed the baked potato and liked that they had taken the time to season the skin of the potato itself, really tasty. Would definitely recommend this spot and will visit again.

傅佳音

18:43 30 Apr 25

We tried the brisket at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que and it was absolutely amazing — tender, juicy, and packed with smoky flavor. The portion was generous, and you can really taste the care in how it’s cooked. If you’re a BBQ lover, this place is a must-visit!

Elijah Mabli

23:30 09 Apr 25

Coopers BBQ! This place is a cafeteria style bbq pit. Walking in I was greeted by the nicest guy (Zach) who walked me through the process (first time). I selected my meats then I went and had it weighed before grabbing some mac and cheese and had options for a lot of stuff including cobblers! They even have complimentary beans so get some of those.

The Food:
The best thing I had was the beef rib! Very good flavor and the piece I got was very tender. The jalapeno sausage was good too! The brisket wasnt my favorite and left a bit more to be desired however in Texas the standard for BBQ is very high and Ive had a lot of great brisket. I just thought it needed a bit more flavor but the texture was good.

The pinto beans were 4/5, the jalapeno mac was 4/5 too! Which isnt bad at all.

The BBQ sauce was runny and didnt have much to add to the meats which was a bummer. Maybe its just my preference but as far as I know its one option for bbq sauce.

The highlight was definitely the staff. Zach left a great first impression.

All in all its a great place to take the kids and family but its not on my top 5 bbq places.

Expect a bit of sticker shock when you get to the register too.

The patio is awesome and there is plenty of parking too!

Kevin Isabelle

18:04 31 Dec 24

Good pit BBQ restaurant. We went on a Monday evening and it was not too crowded. We had several different types of meat selected for 4 of us, including the pork ribs, brisket, and steak. Unfortunately I learned they do not serve fried okra or anything fried for that matter. Also, no cornbread. As for the BBQ sauces available, it seems there is just their vinegar based sauce, which is not thick, but more liquid like a vinaigrette dressing. Pinto beans, their BBQ sauce, and sliced white bread is available by the drink stations. The meats were excellent, but the lack of some traditional BBQ joint sides was disappointing. Therefore, for me, there are a few other BBQ places I would go instead of here.

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