Best BBQ in Maryland: What the Critics Say About 2fifty Texas BBQ

Looking for the best BBQ in Maryland? Critics keep pointing to the same smokehouse at 4700 Riverdale Rd in Riverdale Park.

• The Takeout picked 2fifty for Maryland in Where To Find The Best BBQ In Every State (2025).
• Southern Living ranked 2fifty No. 49 on its list of the South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints (September 2025).
• The Hands Down Best Brisket In Every State, syndicated on AOL and Yahoo, featured our brisket (2026).
• Family Destinations Guide called our beef ribs and wagyu brisket worth the drive from anywhere in Maryland (2025).

What to order

Start with wagyu brisket and a beef rib, add a sausage, and finish with Central American sides that show where we come from. Everything is smoked on wood only, every day, until it sells out.

Visit

2fifty Texas BBQ, Riverdale Park, 4700 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, MD 20737. Open from 11am, closed Tuesdays. Pre-order here.

Coverage

• The Takeout: Where To Find The Best BBQ In Every State
• Patch: BBQ Joint In MD Among Nation's Best, Southern Living Says
• AOL: The Hands Down Best Brisket In Every State
• Family Destinations Guide: The Beef Ribs At This Humble Restaurant Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Maryland
• Family Destinations Guide: This Unassuming Restaurant In Maryland Has Wagyu Brisket So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
• The MoCo Show: 3 Best BBQ Spots in Maryland Instagram Post Goes Viral Across the State
• NBC Washington: Meet the Salvadoran couple behind Maryland's celebrated 2Fifty Texas BBQ