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Texas Jacks Barbecue, Arlington, VA

Texas Jacks Barbecue

4.8
4.8
1290 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
Texas Jack's Barbecue is a rustic-modern hangout in Arlington, Virginia, serving Lone Star-style 'cue & unique sides since 2015. Our full bar features local craft beers, whiskey, & creative cocktails. Come for the brisket, stay for the atmosphere!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 875-0477
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Texas Jack's would love to offer our catering services for your next big event. Contact us at 703-875-0477 or simply order online at www.txjacks.com and we will put together a fantastic catering package to suit your needs and budget!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Texas Jack’s can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (703) 875-0477
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    N. Daniel St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are half a mile from the Clarendon Metro Station (Orange, Silver Line - 7 minute walk)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

1,290 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and the restaurant was very accommodating

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  2. MdFoodie

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We ordered family style for our Thanksgiving dinner. With 6 family members in our party, it was surprisingly good service. Our main entrees were delicious as well as our cocktails and wine. The sides were ok but all in all our family enjoyed it, so it was worth the pricey bill.

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  3. pexo

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It' an awesome place, super good food and drinks. Good for kid as well. One of our favorite place to go for bbq

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  4. BlacLab

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent Briscuit, ribs, sausages. Love their greens and mac and cheese. Best BBQ in the area.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food, prices where’d outstanding. Also even better atmosphere.

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  6. AVPVA

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Noise level above energetic. Loud and echoing. But it’s a bar and folks had fun and ate well.

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  7. Trizzle

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my nephew’s 15th birthday! He loves BBQ. I love Texas BBQ! My nephew Dylan got a pound of the brisket! He mashed it all. He wants to come back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Food didn't have much flavor. Nicely prepared, but taste matters too.

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  9. Lucybooboo

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for bbq lovers! Drinks were delicious as well. The churros are a must have!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Italy

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good service but the food was nothing special. Very average barbecue (didn’t have the brisket)

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  11. AngieB

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The ribs were dry ribs and were good. Chicken, pork, all other meats were bland. Chili was bland. Good Mac and cheese and bbq beans and corn muffin. This was 40 mins from me would not take a trip back. Prices were good and service was beyond good. Overall experience is 3 for food 4 for service, cleaniness and price.

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  12. BrianP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No doubt going back. Having lived in Texas I have no qualms about trying everything on the menu. Excellent.

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  13. HughW

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time in this specific area and trying out this restaurant. The staff and our server were very nice, friendly and helpful. We actually got there 45 minutes early and they accommodated us, we didn't have to wait and was shown to our table. The atmosphere was warm, cozy and inviting. Our appetizer and meal came out about 10 & 15 minutes after ordering. Food was on point, definitely well prepared and simply tasted good.. I definitely recommend this spot for small and large plates...

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  14. JaneF

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good and today even better. Food was outstanding as was the service.

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  15. kenneth

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Loved all the side’s especially the equites.

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  16. JenT

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    A bit bummed by the experience considering the write up in Washington Post. Mac and cheese and the Mexican street corn were amazing, but the ribs were just meh. Chicken was super moist but was hoping for some Alabama white bbq and there were only two sauce options that were pretty basic. Honestly though I’m being picky about the food review bc the service was terrible and the noise level required shouting to be heard over the loud trance like music that seemed out of place for a bbq joint.

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  17. JulianS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food with too much pepper. Good french fries. Coleslaw was spicy. Potato’s salad it was nice. Dessert was okay. Did not meet my expectations.

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  18. DCFoodie

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful lunch and appreciated the kids menu and lunch specials. Even though it wasn't very crowded it was still very loud. The food was delicious and the service was fabulous.

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  19. CarolR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We sat outside on the patio, so the noise level was fine.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect experience as usual!! Service was awesome.

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  21. Trigger

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We celebrated my son's 22nd birthday there. He asked for Texas Jack's and it did not disappoint. Great beverages, sandwiches, salads and side dishes. He was embarrassed when they brought coconut pie with a candles, perfect!

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  22. AVPVA

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great dinner! Don’t sleep on the Brussels sprouts!

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  23. JonathanT

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great and fast. Service was great. The waiter was attentive and helpful. I also was impressed as he ran out of the restaurant to give someone a hat they left behind.

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  24. KellyC

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    The brisket egg rolls are a good try and the Brussel sprouts were on point. However, the pulled pork sandwich was dry and was on a weird bun. Others had the brisket. Meh. I didn't know where our server was. She never stopped by to ask about our food or refill our waters. The other staff quickly cleared the table. The prices were slightly expensive for the portions. For 2 slices of brisket, it was $18. Won't be returning.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t underestimate the portions!! Went home with a lot of meat!!

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  26. Feedman

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and great variety. Wyick efficient wait staff who know their business.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always! Had to take a long nap afterwards tho 😁

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  28. SarahS

    Corpus Christi

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Texas Jacks!! We typically do take out but today we stopped by for brunch with some friends and their kids who are visiting from out of town. Food and cocktails were excellent and service was good! In our opinion this is one of the best BBQ places in the northern Virginia area!!

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  29. JBurella

    Washington DC

    185 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Took a young last visiting from France - nachos won the dinner!!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Good, nice to sit outside too. Good service, super fast food delivery. 3 of us: Nachos with pulled chicken super flavorful (one of us ordered as an entree). Burrito with pull pork was huge could only eat half. Side of cucumber, feta and watermelon was nice but not as flavorful as I would’ve thought. Pulled pork sandwich was good with mac & cheese as a side that was very good.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from the moment leaving, service did not end until outside the door, Mason( I hope) bartender anticipated our next move before we did, I'm in the business this was exceptionally good customer service and satisfaction guaranteed, love Texas Jack's

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  32. JillF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Attentive friendly service with good knowledge of the menu was a great start. Add to that - creative drinks that paired well with the appetizers. Food had good selection, bbq sampler trays were clearly the specialty. Sandwich items were prepared well but seemed more basic. If you want to taste the excellent bbq, get a large sampler and a few fun sides - leave the standard sandwich fare for a spot without great bbq!

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  33. ScottH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Being from Texas and an avid BBQ person, I’m at a loss for the amount of great BBQ we can find in the DMV. I can say, Texas Jacks met the challenge. We had the meat sampler and even though their sausage is not true Texas Sausage (kelobosa) it was the best smoked sausage I have had up in this area, minus the ones I smoke…lol. The brisket, chicken, sausage, all had amazing flavor. My wife had the pulled pork, pork ribs, brisket and she said they we equally amazing. Mac and cheese, and baked beans were spot on as well…if there was a negative, it was the cornbread…I was a bit disappointed there…but who really wants cornbread…I came there for the meat…amazing, if it wasn’t 2 hours away from me, I’d be eating there weekly.

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  34. Daniel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, generous portions, very good service. If you like barbecue this is the place

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  35. Semperterp

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff is just as phenomenal as the beef ribs! The bar selection on cocktails is exquisite 

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  36. LocalFlavor

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chicken is okay. Everything else is awesome. The mac n cheese is absolutely creamy and delicious, the brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender with a beautiful charred, smoky ring, the sausage is always good, the pulled pork is wonderful (and I love pulled pork--it's the dish I use to judge all bbq joints). The cornbread muffins are tasty with the honey butter, too, and the coleslaw has just a bit of kick too it. The baked beans are sweet, but not overly. Our server was very accommodating. There are a lot of hard surfaces, so go here to eat, not to have any important conversations.

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  37. JasonM

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going to brunch and it was excellent. I had the brisket hash and it was delicious. We also ordered the biscuits, which was good but a little oily. I was impressed by the menu range and will definitely go back.

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  38. StevenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best BBQ in the DMV! I definitely recommend to anybody that loves BBQ!!!

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  39. SonjaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Texas Jack's is the best place in Arlington for BBQ. All of the meats are cooked to perfection and delicious as served. The sauces available are also delicious, but in my opinion not needed because the meat is already so flavorful. The service is always top notch; kind, courteous and attentive.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the meats are delicious. ALL the meats. The Smokey Old Fashioned is also a big winner in my book.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Texas Jacks Barbecue using the Order Online button. Texas Jacks Barbecue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 875-0477.

Texas Jacks Barbecue is rated 4.8 stars by 1290 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Texas Jacks Barbecue

2761 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Daniel St.
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are half a mile from the Clarendon Metro Station (Orange, Silver Line - 7 minute walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 875-0477
  • Catering
    Texas Jack's would love to offer our catering services for your next big event. Contact us at 703-875-0477 or simply order online at www.txjacks.com and we will put together a fantastic catering package to suit your needs and budget!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Texas Jack’s can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (703) 875-0477
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