We are Hard Eight

The Hard Eight BBQ Family enjoys sharing what they love: a fun atmosphere, delicious food, and some good 'ole Southern hospitality. Hard Eight offers an authentic dining experience where you will be served "Texas Style" straight from the pit by the Pit Master who prepared your food. You'll find everything from brisket to cooked-to-order ribeyes, house-made sides, and desserts using family recipes. A trip to Hard Eight BBQ is truly an experience! However, if you can't make it to the restaurant, the meats, sauces, and seasonings can be shipped nationwide.

Meats smoked over Texas mesquite coals

Our meats are smoked over real Texas mesquite coals for that signature flavor you can smell from a mile away. Just because you can’t swing by one of our pits to catch a whiff of that Texas perfume doesn’t mean you have to miss out, we ship nationwide so you can enjoy Hard Eight BBQ anywhere in the USA.

HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

Gather 'round the table with Hard Eight holiday favorites shipped straight to your door.

FOR ALL YOUR BBQ LOVERS

Give the gift of Texas BBQ flavor! Hard Eight BBQ gift cards are available in e-gift card and 
physical card format. Order today and give 'em 
the gift of 'cue!

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BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS

Chuck M

"If you’re searching for authentic Texas barbecue, look no further than Hard-Eight Barbecue. This place is, hands down, one of the best barbecue spots I’ve ever been to—and easily the strongest example of true Texas barbecue I’ve had the pleasure of tasting."

Mina

"The best BBQ we had in Dallas, recommended by my local colleagues.
They sell their food by weight. The place is rustic, smokey, self-service, But the BBQ is great."

Mary N

"Ok, I knew we were in for good bbq in Texas but this was so much more."

Rebecca

"What an amazingly awesome experience! From getting out of the car and being wrapped in the most wonderful smell of smoking meat, to the visual experience of the old barn style building. "

Chuck M

"If you’re searching for authentic Texas barbecue, look no further than Hard-Eight Barbecue. This place is, hands down, one of the best barbecue spots I’ve ever been to—and easily the strongest example of true Texas barbecue I’ve had the pleasure of tasting."

Mina

"The best BBQ we had in Dallas, recommended by my local colleagues.
They sell their food by weight. The place is rustic, smokey, self-service, But the BBQ is great."

Mary N

"Ok, I knew we were in for good bbq in Texas but this was so much more."

Rebecca

"What an amazingly awesome experience! From getting out of the car and being wrapped in the most wonderful smell of smoking meat, to the visual experience of the old barn style building. "

Chuck M

"If you’re searching for authentic Texas barbecue, look no further than Hard-Eight Barbecue. This place is, hands down, one of the best barbecue spots I’ve ever been to—and easily the strongest example of true Texas barbecue I’ve had the pleasure of tasting."

Mina

"The best BBQ we had in Dallas, recommended by my local colleagues.
They sell their food by weight. The place is rustic, smokey, self-service, But the BBQ is great."

Mary N

"Ok, I knew we were in for good bbq in Texas but this was so much more."

Rebecca

"What an amazingly awesome experience! From getting out of the car and being wrapped in the most wonderful smell of smoking meat, to the visual experience of the old barn style building. "

Chuck M

"If you’re searching for authentic Texas barbecue, look no further than Hard-Eight Barbecue. This place is, hands down, one of the best barbecue spots I’ve ever been to—and easily the strongest example of true Texas barbecue I’ve had the pleasure of tasting."

Mina

"The best BBQ we had in Dallas, recommended by my local colleagues.
They sell their food by weight. The place is rustic, smokey, self-service, But the BBQ is great."

Mary N

"Ok, I knew we were in for good bbq in Texas but this was so much more."

Rebecca

"What an amazingly awesome experience! From getting out of the car and being wrapped in the most wonderful smell of smoking meat, to the visual experience of the old barn style building. "

The Hard Eight Difference

Texas Family Owned

Superior Quality

Nationwide Shipping