Smoke’N Ash in Arlington serves up a laid-back fusion of smoky Texas barbecue and bold Ethiopian spices with generous portions and standout sides.
"In Arlington, this fusion of Texas barbecue and Ethiopian cuisine has been turning more heads than just those of Michelin’s secret diners. Patrick and Fasicka Hicks, who are respectively from Waco and the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, merged their cultures to create a unique experience for barbecue lovers. Order Texas favorites by the half pound, including pork ribs, brisket, chicken, and pulled pork. It also has barbecue plates with awaze spice glaze that come with injera, doro wat, tibs (options for vegetarians and beef, lamb, or chicken), a missir wat plate, and more." - Courtney E. Smith
"A barbecue restaurant in Arlington with chefs Fasicka Hicks and Patrick Hicks nominated for Best Chef: Texas." - Courtney E. Smith
"This Ethiopian smokehouse has been racking up accolades, from publications including Texas Monthly and the New York Times, as a great fusion option. Since it opened in 2018, owners Patrick and Fasicka Hicks have really hit a groove by incorporating traditional Ethiopian flavors into traditional Texas barbecue. The Tex-Ethiopian options include a huge platter with injera, injera nachos, awaze meats, and firfir migas." - Courtney E. Smith
"A Tex-Ethiopian barbecue spot opened by a Texan and Ethiopian couple, featuring Ethiopian spices and dishes like collard greens and awaze glazed offerings." - Nancy DePalma
"Patrick and Fasicka Hicks combine Texas barbecue and Ethiopian spices and dishes to make something new that they call Tex-Ethiopian. That looks like loaded injera nachos, awaze chicken or brisket plates, and family-sized platters with sides including shiro wat, gomen, and spiced rice pilaf. There are also straight-up Texas barbecue and Ethiopian options available." - Courtney E. Smith, Amy McCarthy
