Worth a Journey

The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

Kafi BBQ

Irving, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 73 2026
Kafi BBQ

A halal barbecue restaurant in Irving, Texas, smokes Wagyu brisket, Dino ribs and Iraqi sausage. Sides include tallow fries, jalapeño cornbread and cardamom banana pudding, and meat is sold by the half pound.

Highlights

  • Wagyu brisket and Dino ribs
  • Iraqi sausage
  • Tallow fries and cornbread

Good to know

  • Sides cost about $6 each
  • Items sell out, so arrive early
  • Ordering is cafeteria style

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