Fall 2026 Texas MeatUp Oct 22-25 In Arlington, TX - Book Your Rooms Here!

[Panhead John]

Anyone else thinking about attending? We’ve got 2 king rooms and 2 queen rooms left in our block. If you can attend, this is what you can possibly experience, Hurtado’s BBQ in Arlington…..

https://youtube.com/shorts/nh-RZnZbjHU?is=DfZpxFNuQGsvLe6b

[CaptainMike]

Thanks for the reminder, I still need to book our room.

[Panhead John]

What the ?!?! 😵💫 I was wondering why I didn’t see your name on the reservation list I got from the hotel this morning. 🤓

[Purc]

Hurtado BBQ in Arlington

https://hurtadobbq.com/locations/arlington?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22174737488&gbraid=0AAAAAoY40MkoFttsIeblYyDtA_EFh0zsL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs53VhtKvlgMVyjXUAR3n8x58EAAYASAAEgL0tPD_BwE

[Panhead John]

Hulagn, I just made it up. Thought it’d be funny trying to picture a dude in pink yoga pants. 😂

[Meathead]

I have been to Hurtado. Good grub!

[jayjordan]

I've been to the Hurtado's in Mansfield. Meats were really good, sides too. Both definitely have a little more kick than standard Central Texas meats and sides.

[klflowers]

My aunt's 90th bday party is the next weekend in Indy. Can't do both, auntie wins out. I know my absence will put a damper on things, but soldier on anyway.

[Panhead John]

Can’t believe you put family first over hangin’ with us…….🥸

[Draznnl]

Well that settles it. If Kevin isn't coming, neither am I.

[Panhead John]

This just popped into my YT feed, thought I’d share it. Great video which shows in depth how Texas Monthly compiles their Top 50 list. There’s also several interesting interviews with the owners and pitmasters of some Top 50 places and LOTS of eye candy! Daniel Vaughn, BBQ editor of Texas Monthly, narrates. There’s a great piece featuring Ernest Cervantes of the Burnt Bean. Ernest is always a good interview, watch for the T-shirt he’s wearing. 🤭 24 minutes long but well worth your time.

[Purc]

Watched this last night. I was interested in Yearby's BBQ ( was in Pilot Point, TX as per video) then new location in Plano but that is now closed (open only 8 months) they are going to move again, this time to Allen, TX.

[Alan Brice]

Great 24 minutes of BBQ and our remembering The Burnt Bean. We were there! Thanks PJ n Crew of 2026 MeatUp.

[Purc]

We were able to meet and talk to both Ernest and David at The Burnt Bean, when they were JUST #4. Now #1. Still my favorite Texas BBQ.

[Panhead John]

Just another FYI here and it probably won’t affect anyone but, on October 2nd the hotel will release any remaining rooms in our block to the general public, and this is from my hotel agreement……👇







CUT-OFF DATE October 2, 2026. All reservations must be booked no later than the cut-off date to qualify for group rate. After the cut-off date, reservations may still be made based on availability and the prevailing room rate.

[Uncle Bob]

Bump this posting for cutoff date just a couple days away.

[klflowers]

Burnt Bean remains the best brisket I have ever had. I'm thinking i need a texas rv trip - see if I can hit all 50. Probably take several weeks. Maybe in 2028.

[Huskee]

I watched a Joshua Weissman (YouTube chef, and eatery critic of sorts) video where he tried and rated all the Texas Monthly top BBQ places and Burnt Bean was up there quite high, was a leader for a good while. I wanna say Goldee's ended up winning his rating, but I could be wrong.

[Purc]

Just wanted to give this a bump since it's less than a month away!

[jayjordan]

Panhead John - less than 5 miles. Yeah I was planning on doing that next couple of Friday mornings.

[Alan Brice]

I think Kim n I mentioned something with you. We are in DFW 1:20 pm. Thur 22nd

[jayjordan]

Alan Brice - please PM me your flight info.

[Panhead John]

jayjordan had mentioned something about maybe stopping by Meat Church BBQ Supply Store while we’re there. It’s located in Waxahachie, Tx about 35-40 minutes from our hotel. As most of you are aware, it’s owned by Matt Pittman. They just moved into a new and larger location in town. Anywho, I just emailed Matt to see if he could meet us there either Friday or Saturday afternoon after we’re done with our lunch. I’m sure it’ll have to go through the gatekeepers before Matt sees it, not sure though. Anywho, from what I’m seeing online, Matt is there most of the time anyway, but I’ll keep y’all posted when I hear back.

https://www.facebook.com/MeatChurch/videos/im-rarely-at-a-loss-for-words-but-the-opening-of-the-meat-church-bbq-supply-stor/2008050276571496/

[Huskee]

That would be neat for you to meet him. I enjoy watching him in his videos, he seems like a nice guy.

[Panhead John]

Huskee I may or may not have mentioned AmazingRibs.com and Meathead ……🥸

[Panhead John]

8 days later…….haven't heard anything back.

[Purc]

Just announced that Goldee's BBQ was just awarded a Michelin Star. I can't wait to go there during our MeatUp! Get ready to stand in line.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/fort-worth_2954653/restaurant/goldee-s

[Panhead John]

Couldn’t Michelin have waited till after our MeatUp? Did they not hear about it?
🥸

[jayjordan]

I am going by there the next two Friday mornings around 9 to see what the line looks like. Another Goldee’s note is they are soon going to open on Thursdays as well as Fri, Sat and Sun.

[Panhead John]

Thanks Jay! Maybe a couple of pics showing the line too?

[KeepsakeKim]

Hi Gang, just want to bump this to the top. I really enjoyed our side excursion in Lafayette on the air boat trip, to see the gators! Is there anything fun to do as a group activity (besides eating awesome BBQ)? A little side trip in the afternoon on Friday or Saturday?

[SheilaAnn]

I think Unclebob mentioned something about an aquarium?

[Uncle Bob]

While we'll still be arriving Wednesday, it looks like we'll be doing the Aquarium visit on Thursday morning. Something to do with the exhibits we're most interested in only being active early in the day. As a result we'll miss the group breakfast deal.

[SheilaAnn]

Unclebob while sad to miss a meal together, you could bring back some good intel!

[CaptainMike]

Mornin' y'all. I've looked at the weather in Arlington for next week and it's warm days and coolish nights. I'll pack accordingly, but is there anything special weather-related we need to be prepared for?

[Panhead John]

Just checked myself, looks to be pretty good weather! Low 80’s for the highs and mid to low 60’s in the am. Only thing I can think of is maybe bring a pair of stretchy pants. 🥸

[klflowers]

Don't bring anything too stretchy or Panhead John may try to get a little too familiar. I won't mention how I know

[CaptainMike]

I always bring my stretchy pants, they're great for my dance moves and pillow fights.

[Purc]

As of today and I'll post here again on next Tuesday. BTW, Texas BBQ is great in any weather!

[Soonerpop]

I won’t be spending the night, but would like to join for some lunches or dinners. Panhead John, LA Pork Butt, and 58 Limited (among others) have my number to text a schedule or where you’re going next. Wife and I have some things going on, so we’ll join when/if we can. Thanks, y’all have a great time.
P. S. I highly recommend Hutchins, kind of our go-to when we’re in the q mood. Lots of top 50 spots in FW area.

[Soonerpop]

P. P. S. Was disappointed in Hurtado last time I was there.

[Alan Brice]

Good to know.

[jayjordan]

The line at Goldee’s this morning at 9:30. 60 degrees, breezy and partly cloudy. There were people arriving and a few scattered around that weren’t in the picture.

[Panhead John]

I counted about 30 people in the picture, Jay texted me this morning and said there might have been 40-50 total at the time. 😳

[Alan Brice]

Round two, I'll bring a case! Lol

[SheilaAnn]

Gemma says 48 seats inside and 48 seats outside.

[jayjordan]

Dining area at Goldee's isn't very big. There may be some outside seating. Very worst case, we should be prepared to get everything to go and eat at the hotel.

[SheilaAnn]

jayjordan do we try to see if we can arrange a little special treatment?

[SheilaAnn]

How many of us for Goldee’s?

[Panhead John]

If we got there at 9:30 and like today, there’s possibly 30-40 people in front of us and they open at 11, I’d guess we’re gonna be at least another hour to hour and a half before we’re served. Realistically we could be looking at a 3-4 hour total wait….but I don’t know how fast their lines move. If we can’t get inside seating, no way I’m eating outside. I’ve done that twice before and the flies are a PITA! I’m slowly considering another venue for myself.