How Goldee's BBQ Earned Its Spot at No. 1 in Texas — Smoke Point

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Customers line up as early as 6 a.m. to get Goldee's award-winning barbecue. Since winning the No. 1 spot of the "Texas Monthly" list of best barbecue joints, the Fort Worth restaurant increased its output from 12 to 150 briskets per week to feed crowds of customers who visit from across the country. At the counter, you'll find the classics, including brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage that can be ordered with hot honey, sweet, or with their signature sauce.

Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Director: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Michael Latchman
Editor: Howie Burbidge

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Director of Production: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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[michaelrios]

I'm a chef in fort worth and I smoked ribs and briskets for use in a few of our specials. Jalen actually came in wearing a Goldees shirt and I asked if he worked there and he said " bro I'm one of the owners" we had a laugh about and I asked him for help on my Meats. He was so humble and we chatted for about 20-25 minutes and we only talked BBQ. Afterwards my briskets improved alot. Really cool guy to talk to. It's not everyday that a BBQ master walks into your restaurant and helps get your BBQ game on point! Thank you Jalen!

[RikaOfficialYT]

from 12-16 briskets a week to 150++ a week, u know u doing something right.

damn, those meats are sexiness on the eyes.

[jollyjohnthepirate]

I worked barbeque for nearly 14 years. This is work. Real bust your ass work. And it never stops. No matter how hard you work, you have more of it tomorrow.

[adamstewart]

I've gone to a lot of BBQ places and Goldees deserve every award they've received, truly the best

[peterpark]

It’s so cool these guys are friends and started a restaurant together that turned out to be the best barbecue in Texas.

[dwyn]

Stopped by Goldees in December while in FW for a graduation. Their brisket is perfect, much like most of the places that serve Franklin-style briskets. But their sides and pork belly are INSANE. So good. And the guys are so nice. They actually chat with you for a bit. Will stop by every time I'm in town.

[charliesaucedo]

90s kids changing up the world of BBQ 🤘

[ReyHolliday]

All restaurants should be run with this level of genuine purpose.

[jacksfamilyanfriends]

Glad we was the first few that morning. Now we are YouTube famous. Goldee's is legit. Made some BBQ Friends for life.

[rawrss]

If you're interested in Goldee's, I suggest watching "Day in the life of the #1 bbq in texas" on YouTube by Alvin Zhou. Very well made behind-the-scenes type of video like this.

Great filmography, editing and production.

[jeremiahm_]

These guys are probably the nicest people you’ll ever encounter! Something about their aura just sets them apart from the competition. And in return, they make the best bbq in the entire state! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[WeeeItzElliot]

I knew I recognized them, Alvin Zhao did a documentary on them. So dope, Love from LA, if I go to Texas definitely going to Goldees

[corgeousgeorge]

I watch a lot of smoking, barbecue, grill and general meat content and I can say I have never seen an assortment of ribs that looked as beautiful, glossy, colorful, shiny and you can tell it was a firm yet tender bite that has just that right amount of snap to it. I remember the years when the whole thing was "oh you want fall off the bone", I was always like "nah, that means you overcooked that mess and now it's a pile of meat shavings that you like to call 'pulled' like how the hell are you gonna make meat that's wet AF yet still taste dry as hell? How that work?" Now this stuff here from Ribeees? Looks like perfection. Beautiful visually.

[erickwalsh]

Goldee’s is the best! Been there twice. Took the class. Bought the smoker.

[Texxet]

Their 2nd-ish location, Ribbee's, is very good as well. $20 set rib meal. Good value.

[ygfsxki]

Made the trip last Saturday from Oklahoma, Goldee's was my 7th bar b q eating adventure. I will have to say the food was AMAZING!! Best bar b q I have ever had, there was so.e good ones that I tried on this trip but Goldees took it all. ALL the bar b q was out of this world good but the staff was awesome as well....made you feel like family! Got to meet Johnny at Ribbee's the next day. Super nice guy and the baby backs where Awesome as well. The go to sauce was the hot Honey one!! Can't wait to go back!! 0:05

[shineecarat]

I’ve hit a lot of the top spots in Texas. Nothing comes close to Goldees. Totally worth the 3 hour wait to get in! I’ve done it several times. As phenomenal as their brisket is, their pork belly is freaking out of this world (along with the dipping sauce provided for it). And the bread pudding they have on Sundays will blow your mind. Nothing can touch it. As much as I love beef, I’ve determined when I go, I’m getting a damn pound or two of belly and multiple servings of bread pudding to go.

[riosaber]

i love the patience they have with customers and understanding what they want

[oa]

The meat looks delicious, but damn that block of butter they wrap it with is crazy

[adambomb]

those dudes love their jobs and that creates the best bbq available