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Hill Country Barbecue Market - DC, Washington, D.C., DC

Hill Country Barbecue Market - DC

4.1
4.1
1402 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
Hill Country honors the barbecue and live music capital of Texas and takes its "cue" from the legendary meat-markets-turned- barbecue-joints of Central Texas with their distinctive, dry-rub style.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 556-2050
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dan Farber
  • Catering
    Hill Country Catering & Events brings the award-winning Hill Country experience to your next function at your place or ours - no matter the size or occasion! <br /><br />For more information, please contact our Catering & Events team at events@hillcountrywdc.com or 202-556-2044.
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    Between D and E
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are within walking distance of the red, green, yellow, blue and orange lines.
  • Entertainment
    Hill Country offers free live music in our Boot Bar Tuesday through Saturday. Join us for our LIVE BAND karaoke every Wednesday starting at 8:30pm and feel like a rock star! For a complete listing of upcoming shows, visit http://music.hillcountrywdc.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout

What 1,402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

1,402 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was spectacular.

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  2. achubbuck

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Came in before the Caps game on Monday 5/9 to grab dinner with the group of six - had a reservation but restaurant was completely unprepared and acted like they were doing us a favor sitting us in the bar with no waiter/waitress service - we figured it out and I could understand if we just walked in but that’s why we got reservations. Food was good and on par with expectations service was not for a restaurant of that caliber and cost. I am not saying I won’t come back but less than impressed with that evolution.

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  3. Pregamedinner

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Caps game Usually the servers are very good but this night they seemed somewhat disorganized(new?)

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    People had OT reservations for 11, 11:15, and 11:30. We arrived at 11 for our 11:15. Sign outside door said they open at 12. Door was open where we found the large 11 reservation group. The host said they didn’t plan to open until 11:30 and was surprised we all had OT reservations. He said they haven’t used OT for almost 3 years and they get no reservation feeds from OT. As long as I’ve been going to eat downtown, Hill Country has been available in OT. Despite the mess, they sat all of us at 11:25, opened the line at 11:35, and managed to feed everyone. We got out in under an hour and made it to the hockey game. Good on them for making up the slack, but they appear to have a problem. Recommend calling ahead to make sure they see your OT reservation.

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  5. CTBailey

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    It pains me to give a review like this. Have been going to this place for a while now, but this really stings. Had a OT reservation but originally staff could not find my reservation. Was placed at a high top in the bar area. Server never came to the table, so I gave up waiting and just went to the back to get my food (a person that is a first timer would not know where to go). During this time others tried taking my table not once but twice. Again the server never came to the table and had to chase down my utensils for myself and another table that was having the same problem. Still no sever and had to chase down my own drink. Sorry, but being busy is no excuse for lack of service. Food was excellent, but they can do better than this.

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  6. Aidan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the visit. Great food and a great atmosphere

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  7. JD01

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    We ate at Hill Country prior to a Capitals game, so the restaurant was full. With an understanding that restaurants are understaffed due to general staffing shortages, there was one server for too many tables and he was working hard, but was unable to perform his duties without keeping everyone waiting. The time it took to be seated was equally as frustrating as there was only one person checking patrons in and seating patrons. We go to Hill Country for the meat and the brisket, which was supposed to be moist, was dry and not anywhere as good as we have experienced in the past. At $36 per pound, it was very disappointing. As many times as we have dines at Hill Country the past several years, we will most likely choose a differenct restaurant in Penn Quarter in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    Bar shaking whole time , food was cold, bartender not so attentive

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  9. PeterB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    After sending me several reconfirmations about my reservation, I showed up to find the restaurant closed for the night and my reservation unfulfilled. I would have appreciated better communication about this. Even the next day, there was no acknowledgement of this problem. Weird! Luckily every other restaurant in Penn Q was open and I got a table elsewhere.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly great atmosphere and great food.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    El Restaurant estaba cerrado a pesar que confirmamos la reserva. Había un letrero en la puesta indicando que no antenderian. Resultó muy desagradable y molesto

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  12. AlexD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    I stand in line for about 15 minutes waiting just like everyone else. Everyone else is asked if they have a reservation or how many they have in their party. I am asked if I'm "uber eats pick-up?" I found this to be the most rude way I've ever been greeted at a restaurant, period. The social unawareness of the guy who pulled himself from the bar to ask me that, when there were two hostesses working on table management is just the most hilarious thing I've experienced aside from their poor service and inability to function with simple tasks in this establishment. After letting him know that his assumptions weren't welcome I told him I had a reservation for 4 people and he was unable to help with that, so I'm not sure why he came over to 'help' in the first place.

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  13. KateI

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2021

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    I enjoy the food but it was very loud the night we were there. If that bugs you, make sure the Caps aren't playing!

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  14. JulieC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We've been there many times in the past and the quality has just left the restaurant. Sad because as a Texan it was a touch of home.😔

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  15. ElliottG

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great as always but they only had a very limited number of side items for some reason, just after 8 pm on a Saturday night.

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  16. andrewc

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    As always, food was outstanding. Not sure why when the restaurant is packed with CAPS fans there is only one person pulling meat out of the bins and one other person preparing the food.

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  17. CTBailey

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must do when in DC! Come hungry!!

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  18. DFink

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious BBQ and overall fun , casual , and friendly environment. Place is great for families, work , larger groups - all around fun and great food . This is my second time here and each was a nice experience . Food servers and wait staff were all friendly and welcoming.

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  19. tracyp

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was very good. Table serves was slow due to not enough servers

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Sister’s birthday lunch. Was my first time dining there. Loved the moist brisket. Was surprised they don’t serve coffee. Would’ve gone nicely with our pecan pie. Very small pie but very good! It’s really much more self-service than I expected and that was fine. You won’t get the familiar ‘waiter stops by to see if you need anything’ dining experience. You’re on your own. Everyone was friendly but if you need something, you better go get it 😊

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went mainly for the entertainment. Music and song by a Austin TX singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves. Food was cafeteria style.

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  22. Micheleh

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love that chicken!

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  23. inette

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Normally (pre-pandemic), Hill Country was one of my favorite restaurants with amazing food and great energy. It just didn't stack up last night. BBQ was not generous, food was room temp--not hot, staff all seemed annoyed to be there--not a smile in the place. With very few patrons, there was no energy; rather it just felt sad. I don't know if I'd go back and certainly wouldn't make a special trip downtown for Hill Country if this is the new norm.

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  24. CarlynK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    You get your food cafeteria style, pay for it, and take it back to your table. I had pulled pork and my husband had brisket. Both were excellent.

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  25. MDChica

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    It’s all self serve now. You get your own drinks, limited menu from before. You don’t get a food card as before and pay after you stand in line, can’t go back and only pay once. No wait staff.

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  26. AndrewN

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Texas BBQ in the heart of DC ... great pre-game experience!

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  27. ChrisC

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food is excellent! Especially the brisket and pulled pork. The sides were ok, but not great. This is a counter service restaurant so once we sat down we were pretty well ignored. That means I had to ask for water from 3 different people and we had to keep our cafeteria trays on the table throughout the meal. If I were to go back, I’d probably just order meat to go.

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  28. Lenny

    Washington DC

    192 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    192 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    This restaurant has been rated the best barbecue in DC and I won't argue with that. The meats are prepared exactly like they're supposed to be, the short rib being the best I've had. Sides are also delicious. I'll go back whenever we're in the area.

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  29. LesterD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I recommend this restaurant for the southern style barbecue…delicious for the price point…I am planning to go back for lunch soon!

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  30. 2ndbreakfast

    New York Area

    109 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    We were VERY disappointed by a misleading menu item: German potato salad was listed under hot side dishes, but what we got was a cold, overly mayonnaised, standard American potato salad. And there was no waiter to complain to, since you have to order and pay at the counter and then pick up your food. The pulled pork and the baked beans were good, but didn’t make up for the potato salad.

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  31. PeteLoves2Eat

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2021

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Due to the ongoing pandemic, Hill Country was virtually empty -- a condition I'd never seen there before. The food, as always, was excellent (I had the brisket sandwich and cucumber-salad side), and the covid accommodations seemed wholly appropriate. It was good to get back to this wonderful BBQ after 18 months!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and awesome portions. Everyone left happy and with full bellies.

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  33. Bobadoo

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved this place. They have a meat market in the back that you can order what you want or sit near the bar and be served. I’m from the Texas Hill Country and think the quality was right up there with other bbq that I’ve had back home. Highly recommend.

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  34. BBWF

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Always enjoy Hill Country Barbecue. They bring a taste of Texas to the Nation's Capital. The varieties of barbecue are outstanding and the sides taste like home. Hill Country also offer Shiners Boc and Big Red - Texas favorites. I wish they still had Blue Bell ice cream.

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  35. AmyW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit - The food was EXCEPTIONAL - very flavorful and fresh. Service was good and quick. Overall restaurant was quiet and we were able to enjoy dinner as well as have good conversation. Would definitely recommend to others! :)

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food Delicious., staff very friendly. Glad the restaurant has survived

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  37. KellyF

    Tahoe

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and loved the Mac and cheese! Would go back again!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2021

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    My parents were visiting from out of town. We had a booking for 2:00. Arrived early about 1:50. By the time we sat down, ordered, and had the food, it was 2:15. A server came over and said, “I am not rushing you, but you have to leave by 2:30. We are closing for a private event.” They pushed us out. Rude and unreasonable. If you are closing at 2:30, don’t take reservations for 2:00.

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  39. JohnnyC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Texas ambiance and excellent brisket! For being in the middle of downtown DC, a great option for Texas style brisket and pulled pork!

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  40. RobertG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommend the collard greens and chipotle deviled eggs!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hill Country Barbecue Market - DC does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Hill Country Barbecue Market - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 556-2050.

Hill Country Barbecue Market - DC is rated 4.1 stars by 1402 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Hill Country Barbecue Market - DC

410 7th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between D and E
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are within walking distance of the red, green, yellow, blue and orange lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Farber
  • Entertainment
    Hill Country offers free live music in our Boot Bar Tuesday through Saturday. Join us for our LIVE BAND karaoke every Wednesday starting at 8:30pm and feel like a rock star! For a complete listing of upcoming shows, visit http://music.hillcountrywdc.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (202) 556-2050
  • Catering
    Hill Country Catering & Events brings the award-winning Hill Country experience to your next function at your place or ours - no matter the size or occasion! <br /><br />For more information, please contact our Catering & Events team at events@hillcountrywdc.com or 202-556-2044.
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