WE ARE HURTADO BARBECUE
WE SERVE SLOW-SMOKED CENTRAL TEXAS STYLE BARBECUE WITH A TEX-MEX TWIST.
From serving barbecue at pop-up events across north Texas to opening three brick and mortar locations in two years, Hurtado Barbecue is an explosive success story that began with a simple passion for the pit. Brandon Hurtado and his wife Hannah started serving barbecue in 2018 to hungry brewery-goers in Arlington, Denton and Fort Worth, and after about a year of grueling experience in the pop-up events scene, they graduated to a food truck in 2019 at Division Brewing in Arlington. Open only on Saturdays for lunch, the food truck was an instant hit in Downtown Arlington, which forced the Hurtado family to expand their hours after only a few months.
A short time later, the Hurtados agreed to open their first brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Arlington, which is located inside of a tiny, 120-year-old building and former railroad station on Front Street. The Arlington location opened in February 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing them to utilize only online ordering. Brandon Hurtado's experience in digital marketing at ANKR Agency helped the company focus specifically on growing its online business with pre-orders, deliveries, and curbside pickup.
Fast forward to July 2022, the Hurtado family announced they would once again expand their business, this time to Southside Fort Worth, Texas, taking over the former Derek Allen's Barbecue location. Hurtado Barbecue Fort Worth opened in September 2022 with expanded hours for breakfast and lunch to serve the local hospital community and beyond.
This growth has made Hurtado Barbecue one of the fastest growing independently-owned barbecue brands in the entire state, with an additional concession location inside of the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Field at Arlington Eats in Section 101.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Alandria C
26/09/2025
Natalie was amazing took care of every question I had and even let me sample a side before I bought it. Definitely would be an amazing person in management if she’s not already part of the team. The food came out in perfect timing, it was fresh and tasted amazing. My Paloma was great. Not watered down and made perfect. Definitely will be bringing friends and family back so we can see Natalie and experience great BBQ & phenomenal service
Y. Seisuke
13/08/2025
Really enjoyed the BBQ here. It’s definitely top-notch 👌🏽 The chicken was really nice, but the skin, though delicious, was a bit too sweet for my taste. The spare ribs were a bit drier than I’m used to, but also still really good. The brisket was ideal 👌🏽 The cornbread was really nice also. Maybe a tad sweet for my taste but, it was soft, crumbly, fresh, and delicious 😄
Kari Martin
05/10/2025
For whatever reason, the upper midwest just hasn't really figured out BBQ yet, so when on the road, I'm always anxious to hunt some good food down. My friends and I swung by after a conference and we not disappointed. The line was long, but moved pretty steadily. We ordered El Jefe with double ribs, mac and cheese, beans and corn bread. This was perfect for 4 adults and happily, we were fortunate to get our brisket before they ran out. Everything was incredible; these were maybe the best burnt ends I've ever eaten. The out door seating is perfect; it's a great, neighborhood atmosphere with amazing food. What more could you want?
J S
24/09/2025
I really enjoyed the food. I got the big potato with burnt ends with a side of mac and cheese. Came out pretty fast. Food was tasty as was the barbecue sauce. There was plenty of parking. It seems like they have quite the variety on the menu, I will have to come back and try other selections. These also had outdoor seating and a bar.
Mike Lacroix
16/07/2025
It was my first time in Texas, and I was very excited to finally try some real Texas BBQ. A local recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. The brisket was tender and juicy, the sausage was packed with flavor, and the sides were so incredibly flavorful. I ate so much food! My girlfriend went for a burger and loved it just as much. Huge shoutout to Stacy and Summer for being super friendly and welcoming. Honestly, I just wish I didn’t live in Canada so I could come back more often!
