Pecan Lodge is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

1. Pecan Lodge

9.2
2702 Main St (at Pryor St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 225 tips and reviews

Geoffrey W.Geoffrey Worling: Everything is great! I recommend the brisket (lean), burnt ends, the pork ribs and the jalapeño bacon Mac and cheese.

Josiah David C.Josiah David Chapman: Top 5 North Texas BBQ joint. Bring a few hungry friends and try the Trough, the best sampler platter I've ever had! Brisket, ribs, sausage...it's all damn good.

Josh W.Josh W: Super good. Get the brisket, ribs, and jalapeño sausage with mac and cheese like everyone recommends. Be prepared for ~45 mins in line though

Lockhart Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

2. Lockhart Smokehouse

8.8
400 W Davis St (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews

Maria K.Maria Kahn: Ok let's see....the brisket is AMAZING, the baby back rib TO DIE FOR, the Lockhart cole slaw DELICIOUS, the potato salad YUMMY and the habanero Mac 'n Cheese (beware) SPICY!!

sarah y.sarah yuglich: Brisket and pork ribs are amazing. I loved the coleslaw, it was spicy but very delicious!

Monika M.Monika McMahon: Get in line early because once they sell out, they're out! They start serving at 6 pm, but you can grab a drink and get in line before 6. Loved the pork ribs!

Off The Bone Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

3. Off The Bone Barbeque

8.4
1734 S Lamar St (at Alexander Ave), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 43 tips and reviews

Chris D.Chris Davidson: The ribs here are the best I've had. Also, the baked beans and potato salad are fantastic.

Alan W.Alan Wagner: Outstanding BBQ! Ribs are awesome!

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: These are some of the best ribs in Texas. The consistency, the smokiness, the sheer number of ribs you get served in what you assume will be a small helping: Everything is perfect.

Cattleack Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

4. Cattleack Barbeque

9.2
13628 Gamma Rd (Alpha), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 32 tips and reviews

WhitneyWhitney: Their ribs and brisket are TO DIE FOR. They only do take out on Fridays, so make sure you plan for that.

Dfw D.Dfw Dean: Beef Rib: huge and delicious.Moist Brisket: they nailed it today.Pork Ribs: overlooked today but still nice.Mac-n-cheese: good if you like that stuff LOL

Andy H.Andy Halvorsen: Brisket and if they have it the most incredible beef rib ever.

The Slow Bone is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

5. The Slow Bone

8.2
2234 Irving Blvd (Wycliff), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 62 tips and reviews

Constance K.Constance Koopman: Best BBQ in NW Dallas. The beans and coleslaw were yum too. Fall off the bone tender ribs, very smoky and flavorful.

Adonis M.Adonis Miler: The Ribs and the Brisket are very good !!!

Greg S.Greg Schulz: I had the brisket and ribs, with corn Breast, greens, broccoli and zucchini. Super good.

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

6. Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ

7.9
3125 Inwood Rd (at Lemmon Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 20 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Carrington: big beef ribs barbeque and sausage are great

Mitzi T.Mitzi Thorpe: Big Al's has great food. Ive tried the beef & pork ribs, and spicy sausage and all taste great. The staff is also friendly and remembered me & my sister everytime we go in.

Wynn W.Wynn Wagner: They've been smoking since the early 70s. Pork ribs are my favorite.

Kenny's Wood Fired Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

7. Kenny's Wood Fired Grill

9.3
5000 Belt Line Rd (btwn Quorum Dr. and Dallas North Tollway), Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 138 tips and reviews

Christopher P.Christopher Powers: The ribs are AMAZING! Come hungry because they're big.

Raffinée W.Raffinée W.: Try the tenderloin crostini, ribs, baked potato, salmon & carne asada!!! Such an amazing meal!!!

Clarence B.Clarence Baskin: Kenny's wood grill was awesome. Celebrated 9 years with the Mrs. The tuna nachos were greatas was the ribs and salmon. Environment was romantic as well as casual. Ask for Eric the waiter

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

8. Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse

7.5
2202 Inwood Rd (at Redfield St.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 51 tips and reviews

Southern LivingSouthern Living: Made our South's Best List! Try the brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. Read more.

Robyn A.Robyn Andrist: The ribs are amazing

Eric B.Eric Brown, MAOM: Large rib dinner was amazing

Bone Daddy's is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

9. Bone Daddy's

7.6
8856 Spring Valley (at S Central Expy), Dallas, TX
Cuban Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews

Mike O.Mike Owens: If you do anything try the ribs! Get the full rack don't think twice about it! Awesome Ribs!

David S.David Sentonnian: You must try the ribs! Get a full rack and spilt that with someone. I promise you will get full.

Christine G.Christine G: Slab of ribs are delish. Meat falls right off the bone.

The Ranch at Las Colinas is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

10. The Ranch at Las Colinas

8.9
857 W John Carpenter Fwy (at MacArthur Blvd), Irving, TX
Bar · Las Colinas · 108 tips and reviews

Sherrelle E.Sherrelle Evans: The ribs and mac/cheese are great. All the food tastes super fresh and local. Love this spot.

Juan D.Juan Diez: Good ribs and lavish drinks. My kinda place.

Sam K.Sam Krasnik: Garlic stuffed filet, baby back ribs

The Porch is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

11. The Porch

9.1
2912 N Henderson Ave (at Willis Ave.), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

David J.David Johnson: Can't miss the short rib stroganoff or the butter cake for dessert!

John B.John Beamer: Get the Short Rib Stroganoff.

Amber D.Amber Diebold: Gotta try to Mac and cheese, along with the spare ribs. Great food!

Baby Back Shak is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

12. Baby Back Shak

7.1
1800 S Akard St, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 20 tips and reviews

Mo T.Mo Tavackoli: Best ribs in Dallas!

favianfavian: The ribs and the beans are amazing!

favianfavian: Ribs! Are amazing

Hillstone Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

13. Hillstone Restaurant

8.8
8300 Preston Rd (at Northwest Hwy), Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

ILiveInDallas.comILiveInDallas.com: Besides steak and ribs this is one of the very few proper (no grenadine) cosmopolitans in DFW, complete with a zested rim that makes all the difference.

Mason M.Mason McCamey: Ribs, hickory burger, key lime pie!

Melanie H.Melanie Hill Anderson: BBQ pork ribs, so tender they fall off the bone!

Sammy's Bar B Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

14. Sammy's Bar B Que

8.0
2126 Leonard St, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 25 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The meat on their ribs almost falls off the bone; their tender beef brisket is the best we've had. The meat on their ribs almost falls off the bone; their tender beef brisket is the best we've had. Read more.

Melissa L.Melissa Lee: Awesome ribs!

Whitney G.Whitney G: so surprised this place is rated so high. I was completely disgusted. Their sausage was really soft which was gross.Their ribs were gross. We had potato salad and okra that was not hot & un-flavorful

Smokey's John's Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Dallas.

15. Smokey's John's Bar-B-Que

8.1
1820 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 12 tips and reviews

Ross W.Ross Wissner: It's okay. Go to CT's in south Dallas for better BBQ. Best dish today was the ribs and okra

 ℋumorous ℋumorous: Heard it was great BBQ. I heard WRONG. Driest ribs and overdone chopped beef. Poor sauce. Very disappointed.

MS. Phylicia J.MS. Phylicia J: Some of the best BBQ in the Dallas area. I suggest trying the cakes as well.