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Cattleack Barbeque

About Cattleack Barbeque

Cattleack Barbeque is known for carefully smoked brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork and house-made sausage, using Akaushi Wagyu beef and Duroc pork. The restaurant keeps limited lunch hours, and lines can start forming before the doors open because some meats sell out. The Toddfather sandwich and crack cake are also longtime favorites. It started as a small catering operation before growing into one of the area’s best-known barbecue destinations.

When to visit

Spring has comfortable temperatures for getting around Dallas, making it easier to arrive early for lunch and spend more time exploring the surrounding area.

Most popular: March - May

Spring · Mar, Apr, May

Dallas temperatures become warmer through spring without the intense heat of summer, making this a comfortable season for heading out for barbecue. Rain and thunderstorms are more common, particularly later in the season, so weather can change quickly. Since service is limited to lunch on select days, arriving close to opening is sensible. The restaurant sometimes sells out of certain meats, and spring’s milder weather also makes waiting outside in the lunch line more manageable.

Summer · Jun, Jul, Aug

Summer brings some of Dallas’ hottest weather, with normal daytime highs reaching around 36°C in July and August. An early arrival is useful because the restaurant opens at 10:00 a.m., before the strongest afternoon heat. Most seating and dining are indoors, but customers may spend time waiting outside before ordering. The limited Wednesday-to-Friday schedule remains the same, plus the first Saturday of each month, with service ending at 2:00 p.m. or earlier if meat sells out.

Autumn · Sep, Oct, Nov

Early autumn in Dallas can still feel hot, but temperatures gradually become much more comfortable as the season moves toward November. It is a good period for arriving early and waiting in line without dealing with peak summer heat. Rain and thunderstorms are still possible, particularly during October. Since the restaurant focuses on a short lunch service rather than all-day dining, planning the visit around its opening hours is important, especially if brisket, ribs or one of the rotating specials is your priority.

Winter · Dec, Jan, Feb

Dallas winters are generally mild, although cold fronts can produce chilly mornings and occasional freezing temperatures. Snowfall is limited, so winter weather rarely affects everyday travel for long. The cooler conditions can make standing outside before opening less comfortable, but smoked brisket, ribs and warm sides suit the season well. The restaurant continues its limited lunch schedule through winter, so checking the current opening day before travelling is useful, particularly around holidays or special closures.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    96°C / 35°F

  • Winter low

    36°C / 2°F

  • Rain

    81 days

  • Snow

    2 days

Location

Getting There

From Downtown Dallas, take the Dallas North Tollway north, exit toward Alpha Road, continue west toward Midway Road, then follow local streets to Gamma Road and the restaurant at 13628 Gamma Rd.

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