Dead End Trading Post

We've not had such good BBQ anywhere around here. This bbq is absolutely amazing! We had the brisket and ribs and they were truly finger-licking good! Their house-made coleslaw was unique and a joy to eat. The baked beans had brisket pieces in it... totally delicious. They also gave us a sample of their marinated pickles with jalapeno kick and those were unique and super good also. To top it off, we had the best blackberry cobbler with ice cream ever. I think my husband thought he'd died and went to heaven. And they even have live music! We will be back frequently here. Our kinda place.

Best brisket EVER!!! This place was so awesome. They had delicious pickles (one sweet, one spicy) that you could grab unlimited amounts of. Loved everything about my meal. The staff and vibes were amazing. Can’t wait to come again in nice weather to enjoy all the outdoor games. MUST TRY!! I’m celiac and I was able to be accommodated for :)

It is definitely a causal, bbq hang out restaurant! The outside has a little old western town setup, with a playground and corn hole to play, while the inside has plenty of tables with TVs and music playing. Our waitress told us they have live music on most Friday and Saturday nights, which we will keep in mind for our next visit. She was super friendly, and even made sure we were aware of the QR code that has the secret menu items-we ordered the smoked jalapeno off of there and it was delicious! We also ordered the three meat combo, with brisket, jalapeno sausage, and turkey with a small potato and potato salad. Along with a pound of ribs. We might have ordered too much, but it sure was good and we took the leftovers with us. But before we could go, we had to try the peach cobbler. The crust was delicious and the peaches were cooked perfectly. We will definitely come back.

Misty was our server , she was amazing. By far the best server I had came across. She was very attentive , open minded and welcoming. The food was good , very safe Texas bbq . But the spicy pickles were soo good , make sure you look for the secret menu. We loved the banana pudding and peach cobbler.

Delicious food! Great service, great atmosphere. 10/10 recommend for a delicious BBQ homemade meal. Thank you!!!

DFW touts quite a few bbq joints and you’ll see them on all kinds of best of lists in print. I can say with confidence that Dead End stands up with all of them and as far as quality for the price you cannot beat it. Misty was an absolute joy and took great care of us. Will be back for sure and hope to see Misty again!

Just came from a hidden gem. This place is not only an Rv park with all the bells and whistles but has an amazing diner on site with food that is reminiscent of of Grandmas secret recipes. Robert the owner is hands on like no other. Makes you feel like family. Misty our waitress, was so amazing. She was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made of sugar and spice. Whether you’re just in the neighborhood, need some good food, or somewhere to park your camper and take a refreshing dip in their new sparkling pool, this is the place to be. Don’t forget to bring the whole family. This place is definitely a diamond in the rough, that the whole family can enjoy. Don’t miss out of not just a pit stop, but a place that memories are made!!

Our first time to eat here was great. Small, hole-in-the-wall, off the beaten path place with good food, quiet atmosphere, great service and amazingly tasty homemade spicy pickles. Our server, Misty, keep our cups full of tea, checked on us frequently, was super friendly and shared a love of lots of butter on a baked potato. Go check it out. They are pet friendly so we will go back with our pup.

ambience / atmosphere is awesome here. Service and servers are quick and fun / personable. Each one of them smile and love what the do. Food is great! I have been telling A lot of people about this hidden gem.

It is definitely a causal, bbq hang out restaurant! The outside has a little old western town setup, with a playground and corn hole to play, while the inside has plenty of tables with TVs and music playing. Our waitress told us they have live music on most Friday and Saturday nights, which we will keep in mind for our next visit. She was super friendly, and even made sure we were aware of the QR code that has the secret menu items-we ordered the smoked jalapeno off of there and it was delicious! We also ordered the three meat combo, with brisket, jalapeno sausage, and turkey with a small potato and potato salad. Along with a pound of ribs. We might have ordered too much, but it sure was good and we took the leftovers with us. But before we could go, we had to try the peach cobbler. The crust was delicious and the peaches were cooked perfectly. We will definitely come back.

AMAZING! Here for a soccer tournament. This rivals anything I've had for the best BBQ, and what's better is that the rest of the food is just as mouthwatering - banana pudding, incredible coleslaw, potato salad, and sweet and spicy pickles. And the people were so friendly and fantastic. Worth the drive!! We will be back!

I can't say enough good. The vibe is cool, the food is amazing gotta try the ribs and service is on point! Must try.

Excellent BBQ, cold beer, staff was amazing and attentive , we had the ribs and brisket . Both meats were very tender and well flavored. Great place to watch live music, sound system was excellent for the band. Great place to watch the sunset too. We will certainly return.

Staff and owner were super friendly on our first visit last Sunday. I did not take pictures but our experience was great. We will go back for the live music. My husband had BBQ baked potato. He said it was really good. The sauce and brisket were delicious. I had an old fashioned thick smoked bologna sandwich with yellow mustard and cheddar cheese and Fritos ! I'm drooling now just thinking about it. They serve cold beer in bottles or cans. No beer on tap. They also had spicy pickles they gave you to munch on. Everything is fresh. It is at a dead end road but it's a cool place. Bon appetite!

Just wanted to get some ribs since it had been quite a while, was cruising top down around the shores of Lake Worth and Google found this spot for me and it was a perfect match! The ribs were spot on.. tender, good bark, really good flavor with a nice sauce on the side.. more than I was hoping for. The cold can of beer came in a koozie.. good move. Thanks Dead End [7.11.25]

This place is a hidden gem! I hosted my husband's retirement party at the restaurant in late April. The venue decor reminds me of TexasLand at Six Flags...sort of a Mine Train Vibe, really cute. There is both indoor & outdoor seating . The owner, Robert, and the Manager, Debbie were very flexible & a true pleasure to deal with. Our servers, Christy & Misty, provided great service throughout! Our baked potato buffet was yummy & the beer was ice cold, cheap & served with a can coozie. I am still receiving calls & texts from guests who say they had a lot of fun! My husband & I already have plans to meet up with some other couples at the DETP on a night they have live music...

This is such a super cute/unique spot! Thry have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoors is decorated like an old western town, so neat! I use to come here all the time when it was Bohannan Ranch and loved it. Hadn't been back since it changed hands and became Dead End Trading Post. The kid and I are on our "D" restaurant, so we decided to stop in and get some breakfast. I ordered the breakfast bowl which comes with biscuit, eggs, home fries, sausage gravy and cheese. The portion was huge so I only ate about 1/4 of it! It was yummy though! Kid ordered the breakfas6 burrito which he told me was very good between all his mmmmhhmmmss. The burrito also came with home fries. I would like to come back and try their lunch/dinner sometime. They don't have a soda machine, so you'll be paying $2.50 for each can of soda. They also sell beer, wine, and seltzers, but no liqour. They also have live music, not sure of the specific days though, so check their website or FB.

The biggest turn off was that it's located in an RV park... it was a long drive for us, coming from Decatur so for it to be located in an RV park was really disappointing. The food was okay. Brisket was dry. Beer was warm. Service was decent (nice just slow). We won't personally go back nor recommend it

Just visited the dead End Trading Post for the first time -- a WONDERFUL experience! The BBQ was really good, not dry or oversmoked as some are. I had the sliced beef sandwich, my friend had the chopped beef. These sandwiches were on 5 inch rolls and LOADED with meat. They were accompanied with delicious mustard potato salad (other choices were also available for your side). To wash it down, they offer many choices of (canned) beer -- no draft or glasses. Your beer choice is presented in a cousie, something I have not seen before. The wait staff is very friendly, giving you the feeling they REALLY want you to return. We also had banana pudding for dessert, the best I've had in a long time. The ambiance was perfect for an old style BBQ & bar restaurant -- wooden tables and chairs throughout. Just like you would expect -- not shiny and sterile like so many are these days. Thank you all at Dead End. I'll definately be back soon.

This place is the bomb ! My husband had ribs, brisket and sausage with beans and potato salad and banana pudding for dessert. I had a brisket sandwich, a salad with blue cheese dressing, and a loaded baked potato. Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Misty was our waitress. I would definitely recommend this place and we will be back.

This place has an awesome vibe. It is on the outskirts of Fort Worth - the views of the country to the West are stunning. Good food, great atmosphere, beautiful location, and friendly service. I highly recommend this place for lunch or for a get together with friends on a weekend. We all had a great time!

I went yesterday with my son and fiancé. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was laid back and filled with Texas hospitality. We played football bingo and they had a poker tournament going as well. They only sell beer and not liquor but you can bring your own bottle and they'll give you bottle service for a small charge. Very Texan place to go.

Loaded brisket nachos were off the chain! Service was great...food came out quick. Reasonably priced menu. First time here and will definitely be back.

We have a friend that lives in the RV park. So we visit often. The food and service are outstanding. We had quite a few of the menu items. I love the loaded brisket nachos and the bbq bologna sandwich are 2 of my favorites. Their queso is the best mu husband loves the phili cheese steak quesadilla and the rattlers (a stuffed jalapeño wrapped in bacon. And I can't forget the banana pudding. It is phenomenal. Every server makes you like family. We also like to go for the Cowboy Football Bingo. I highly recommend it.

This place was so unbelievably underwhelming that I couldn't believe it had a 4.9 stars: to start off we came into for father's day and the customer service was meh at best, waitress look like she had Thursday or Fridays Makeup on still and just had rolled out of bed. to start off with the food the brisket queso was very mid, was not hot but wasn't cold and brisket was solid in it. moving to the entrees the brisket and ribs were super rough and so overly smoked that i couldn't bare to take another bite, left the feeling of strep throat and on top of that i think it could've classified as a lethal weapon with how rough it actually was. the sides were bad... mac n cheese was soupy and had no flavor and the potato salad was damn near like candy with how sweet it was. place was super cute and the vibe was nice until we actually sat down. If you live locally i suggest driving farther for some good BBQ because this was not it at all.

What a hidden gem! Great bbq and such a fun unique atmosphere. Staff was so friendly. Try the riddlers! Can't wait to come back.

We found this place not knowing what to expect but found a gem. The atmosphere was great and the food was wonderful especially for the price. Will definitely return.

I had the 3 meat plate with brisket, ribs, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. The plates have generous portions. The food is so good you'll definitely want a to go box for leftovers. I had the black berry cobbler for dessert. It was definitely worth it! What makes this place stand out is that they take pride in their customer service, and it shows. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend stopping by!