Overview
- Off the Bone BBQ launched in 2007 in Forest Hill’s former Dairy Queen and built a reputation for its slow-smoked brisket and meaty, crusted ribs.
- Notably ranked the best barbecue in Dallas-Fort Worth by D Magazine in 2010, the restaurant was lauded for its thick crust and deep red smoke ring.
- Following an ownership change in recent years, the restaurant permanently closed on January 18, 2025, and is now marked closed on Google and Yelp.
- The site at 5144 Mansfield Highway has since been converted into a Michoacan-style carnitas taqueria reflecting evolving local dining preferences.
- Experts link the shutdown to evolving barbecue trends driven by Franklin Barbecue’s focus on prime cuts and premium sides in small-batch service.