Ford's BBQ Oakhurst

"Birria tacos meet Southern pit-cooking at Ford’s. This Oakhurst BBQ joint fills their tacos with a smoked and braised brisket, globs of chihuahua cheese, onions, and cilantro. A side of tasty, comforting bone broth proves this fusion works incredibly well. Homey wood-paneled walls, bottles of BBQ sauce with permanent homes on the tables (we tried them on the tacos and didn’t hate it), and a breezy patio make a great setting for a lazy, relaxed meal." - juli horsford

"The plain, wood-paneled dining room that’s the archetype of every BBQ spot doesn’t give any hints at the innovative fun lurking on the menu at this Oakhurst joint. It’s where the flavors of the South collide with “south of the border” cuisine. So damn-near every high-top table will have a basket of chips and queso and a saucy rack of ribs—plus a pile of used napkins from enthusiastic eaters. And this place does many things well. You'll find that proof in standouts like a smoky pulled pork sandwich on a buttery bun or the birria tacos loaded down with juicy braised brisket and a side of rich bone broth for dipping. Add the relaxed, neighborhood charm and Ford’s is great for an unfussy, solid meal. Food Rundown video credit: Juli Horsford Birria Tacos These tacos are on our best birria tacos guide, so you should get them. Tasty smoked, braised brisket fills the shells of these cheesy tacos. And it’s essential to dunk them in the side of hearty bone broth. video credit: Juli Horsford Pulled Pork Sandwich The pulled pork stays moist, and the buttery bun is the perfect vessel to hold the generous heap of meat. Drench it in their housemade BBQ sauce—a sweet, tangy, and peppery mix that makes this sandwich even better. photo credit: Juli Horsford Smoked Wings We usually love getting wings at BBQ joints, and these are no exception. They have a nice smoky flavor and plenty of meat. Brunswick Stew Pretty forgettable. Skip this. But if you’re singularly obsessed with brunswick stew, then order it so you have the pleasure of crossing this one off your list, knowing it’s nowhere near your top favorites." - Juli Horsford

"A second location of Tucker-based barbecue restaurant Ford’s BBQ opens October 9 in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur. Owned by James Maggard and Justin Bradford, Ford’s BBQ replaces their former restaurant Matador Mexican Cantina, which the pair closed this summer in the heart of the neighborhood’s commercial district." - Beth McKibben

"A second location of Tucker-based Ford’s BBQ is set to replace Matador Mexican Cantina in Oakhurst this summer, the AJC first reported. Both restaurants are owned by James Maggard and Justin Bradford, who also own the Stratford Pub in Avondale Estates and the Local No. 7 in Tucker. The pair first opened Ford’s BBQ in December across the street from the Local No. 7 on Main Street in Tucker." - Beth McKibben