10 Texas BBQ Joints Where The Halloween Decorations Are Almost As Wild As The Ribs
Texas BBQ joints go all-out for Halloween — from fog-filled rib feasts to haunted smokehouses where brisket and spooky fun share the spotlight.
Last October in Texas, I walked into what I thought was a normal BBQ joint — until a life-sized zombie pitmaster greeted me with a pair of tongs.
That’s when it hit me: Texans take Halloween just as seriously as they take their brisket.
Across the Lone Star State, smokehouses turn into haunted houses, proving that ribs, fog, and fright make one unforgettable combination.
Walking into Railhead during Halloween feels like entering a zombie apocalypse movie set, except the undead are serving you mouth-watering ribs.
- Servers dress in full zombie makeup and tattered clothes, shuffling between tables while somehow maintaining perfect customer service.
- The restaurant hosts costume contests that draw crowds from all over Fort Worth, with prizes that include massive meat platters.
Author's summary: Texas BBQ joints offer a wild Halloween experience.