ARLINGTON: Bodacious Bar-B-Q1206 E Division St
Arlington, TX 76011
Open Mon-Thur 11-3, Fri-Sat 11-7
817-860-4248The ambiance along this stretch of Division St. is well known in Arlington but hard to describe to the uninitiated. The Close Encounters-finale-like-UFO that is the new Cowboy’s Stadium intrudes on an otherwise consistent theme of neon era motor courts, manufacturing and perpetually torn-up roads. Bodacious Bar B Q definitely fits in the pre-Jerry Jones model of the area. The restaurant set-up follows the cafeteria style layout many of us are familiar with. My service was a little slow even thought they didn't appear to be busy.
The ribs had a very nice spicy and sweet glaze. They were moist and well done with only a hint of smoke. The brisket was a mixed bag. I ended up with slices from several parts of the cut. One was with the grain that was tough and had little flavor. There was a tasty & smokey little bit from the tip. However, most of it was a little low on 'punch'. After having had Bodacious recommended several times, it was hard not to leave disappointed.
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5 comments:
Cut with the grain? That's just wrong.
No Star Rating??
Bodacious BarBQ is great. The location that is #1 is the store at the Hwy 42 exit off I20 in Longview. Believe me the brisket will not disappoint. Bodacious is an East Texas tradition and the Arlington store is a little out of the bounds of small town quality. Please try again at this location.
I see you have Boadcious in Gladewater on your list. You really should go to the one at I20 exit Hwy 42. It is the BEST!!!
I visited the I20/hwy42 Bodacious place Saturday and sampled the brisket. The particular serving I received was good looking with some char and a nice red line. I was a triffle dry and may have suffered from not enough rendering of the fat but it was STILL good! I checked out the smokers in back and there is wood involved; couldn't tell if there was other power applied or not . . I'll go back.
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