What’s behind American’s love of barbecue? Is it the smell of the smoke, the irresistible urge to eat with your fingers, or the familiar aroma of the sweet and spicy sauce? Whatever the reason, we’re irresistibly drawn to the charbroiled, meaty fruits of the flame. Next time you hankered for a side of ribs or a juicy, finger-licking chicken leg, check out Lewisville’s top three best barbecue joints. You might want to grab a bib — because it’s about to get messy.
Fat Cow BBQ
We start our Lewisville barbecue tour Texas-style at the Fat Cow. Don’t let the strip mall location dissuade you. Fat Cow BBQ is the real deal, with flavors that make your mouth water, like brisket, sausage, and baby back ribs smoked daily onsite. You don’t need teeth to eat at this establishment.
Try Fat Jap, three delicious pork-stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon. Wash it all down with Fat Cow’s refreshing, fruity teas — from yummy strawberry to tart watermelon. When the kinfolk are hungry, grab a Fat Cow Family Pak to-go. The Bull Pak serves up to eight with 4 pounds of meat, sides, rolls, and pickles.
Spring Creek Barbeque
A nation’s cuisine is the core of its culture, and barbecue is as American as Texas. So, when you want authentic barbecue, head over to Spring Creek. With over 35 years of traditional smokehouse mastery, this family-friendly eatery is loading plates full of authentic family barbeque recipes. Whether Spring Creek’s ribs or brisket, chicken or sausage, Carolina-style pulled pork, ham, or even turkey, they’re all fired up on the hickory smoke pits daily.
Give the Texas Twosome a go. It’s a sandwich plate loaded with your choice of barbecue paired with an impressive, Texas-sized stuffed baked potato. Homestyle and premium sides run the gamut from creamy mac n’ cheese to the highly acclaimed okra basket. You won’t be disappointed with a heaping helping of Spring Creek’s signature peach cobbler for dessert.
Hard Eight Pit BBQ
Finish off your Lewisville road trip down barbecue lane with Hard Eight BBQ. A real family-owned-and-operated Texas smokehouse experience, Hard Eight’s isn’t for vegetarians. The magical blend of aromatic spices and roasted meat fills the smoky air as you pick out your barbecue by the pound. Everything on the menu at Hard Eight BBQ is top-notch, from brisket to turkey to the free pinto beans when you dine in.
Order shrimp poppers with your barbecue—they’re a local favorite. Add a couple of traditional southern sides to your plate, such as jalapeno corn and sweet potato fries. After your meal, belly up to Hard Eight’s full bar and enjoy a beer or cocktail. Come on into Hard Eight Pit BBQ. You’ll love their good ‘ole southern hospitality and friendly staff.
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and Lewisville’s barbecue scene is no exception. Thankfully, “don’t play with your food” doesn’t apply to barbecue.