BBQ Babe on a Budget

10/16/2026

Fantastic write up for a fantastic Q joint!

There is a brick building at 601 E Main St in Downtown Arlington that you have probably driven past a hundred times. Inside is 225° BBQ, where owners Rene and Joyce Ramirez are doing Tex-Mex BBQ unlike anywhere else in town.

After years of building a cult following from their food truck across Arlington and Dallas, they settled into a permanent kitchen inside Black Sheep Sports Bar in Fall 2024 and earned a spot on the 2025 CultureMap Fort Worth Tastemaker ballot for Best BBQ.

What to order on your first visit:
- Texas Tw***ies: Jalapenos stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and smoked low and slow (ask for the Cherry Bomb if you want the habanero version).
- Birria Tacos & Birria Ramen: Served with rich, smoky consomme that people drive across the metroplex for.
- Smokehouse Classics: Pecan-smoked prime brisket and tender pork ribs.
- Brisket Elote: Street corn loaded with brisket that will ruin regular corn for you.
- Baseballs: Bacon-wrapped chicken thighs stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeno (grab them before they sell out).

Plus, with a full bar, pool tables, and big screens inside Black Sheep Sports Bar, it doubles as a great game-day hangout.

Location: 601 E Main St, Arlington, TX 76010
Hours: Thu - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm | Sun: 12pm - 7pm | Closed Mon (Check Facebook or call for Tue/Wed hours)
Pre-orders: (817) 962-0226 | facebook.com/225BBQ

10/16/2026

The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ is celebrating National Texas Tw***ie Day this Friday, October 16, with a buy 2, get 1 free deal on their famous bacon-wrapped Texas Tw***ies! 🔥

The offer is available all day at both Arlington and Trophy Club locations, with a limit of 12 Texas Tw***ies per customer while supplies last.

10/15/2026

I asked ChatGPT to fill a room with what it knows about me…

But the biggest thing I'd fill that room with is GRATITUDE.
Because that's something I've noticed about you, Amy. You don't just enjoy life. You NOTICE it. You celebrate the people, places, experiences, and everyday moments that make it special.
A little Texas sass, a whole lotta heart, and a woman who's determined to enjoy the ride. 🤠❤️
And you can bet your boots, that room would NEVER be boring! 😂

10/14/2026

Y’all we need to send all the positive vibes!!!

🔥 Juan Seguin High School's Bar-B-Cougs are headed to STATE! A little rain couldn't stop these students from bringing the heat at the regional High School BBQ competition hosted by Arlington ISD's Career and Technical Center!

The Bar-B-Cougs earned their best-ever finishes, placing second in brisket, fourth in beans, and fifth overall, securing the program's first team ribbon and a trip to the state finals in April!
The event also showcased Arlington ISD's culinary talent, with Advanced Culinary students helping prepare meals for competing teams throughout the weekend.

👏 Congratulations to the Bar-B-Cougs and coach Sean Fanning! We're proud of you!
Read More Here: https://bit.ly/4y8DfwK

10/14/2026

Unfortunately, I can’t make it to have this incredible Q today! But if ya can… GOOOOOO

Brisket burger and two birria tacos with fries special!! $20.99, you wont find a better deal anywhere. Fresh ground brisket patty layered with sliced brisket and double the cheese with a side of two birria tacos! Dont forget, our fries are fried in beef tallow also!!

10/13/2026

10/10/2026

Q cold b**r and football trifecta

IT IS ABSOLUTELY FOOTBALL SATURDAY, Y’ALL! 🏈🤠🔥

Which means today’s lineup is officially Q + COLD A B**R + FOOTBALL!** 🍖🍺🏈

THAT, my friends, is what I call a TERRIFIC TRIFECTA! 🙌🏻🤩

Good BBQ, a cold one Black Sheep Sports Bar, and some football? Doesn’t get much more American—or more TEXAS—than that! 😂🤘🏻

Adding surprise visit and great convo with Bob Murzin !!! Never disappoints!

📍 225°

Now let’s get this Saturday rollin’! 🏈🍻🍖

📸: Fatty Brisket Sandwich & Mac/Cheese Only $18
& 2 Domestic Pints

10/10/2026

🤠🍖 Y’ALL KNOW IT’S SATURDAY Q DAY! 🔥

Please don’t think I’ve forgotten! 😂 We absolutely had a plan for today, and it was a spot that’s been on our BBQ bucket list for a while. Unfortunately, they don’t keep their social media updated, making it REALLY hard to know if they’ll actually be open and serving when we want to visit. 🤦🏻‍♀️

So… we’re pivoting! 🤠 We’re figuring out Plan B and will share where we end up a little later. It may not even be a Q post today, y’all. 😂 We’re just a little frustrated at the moment!

A LITTLE FRIENDLY PSA FOR OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES: 📣📱 PLEASE keep your social media updated! It really does matter. Folks are making plans, driving distances, and choosing where to spend their hard-earned money. A quick update about your hours, days of operation, or whether you’re serving that day can make all the difference!

We WANT to support local BBQ, but a little communication goes a LONG way! ❤️🔥

Stay tuned to see where this Saturday Q Day takes us! Because around here, we may change the destination, but we don’t cancel the Q! 🤣🤠🍖

10/08/2026

Congrats!