2Fifty Texas BBQ
Riverdale Park, Riverdale
Restaurant in Riverdale, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book 2Fifty Barbeque when the group wants a serious food-first meal in Riverdale without a formal dining-room setup. Its Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 placement in 2026 and 2025 James Beard semifinalist recognition make it a higher-demand choice than the casual format suggests, so plan earlier in the day and keep larger groups organized.
About 2Fifty Texas BBQ
2Fifty Barbeque is a Riverdale venue with a casual dress code, regular hours on most days, notable recognition: Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 in 2026 and James Beard Award Semi Finalist in 2025.
For planning, the key details are direct. The venue is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM, it is closed Tuesday. For price, reservations, seating, menu details, or service format, guests should contact the venue directly before making plans.
Go for a casual Riverdale meal, not an over-specified plan
The dress code is casual, so 2Fifty Barbeque is best framed as a relaxed Riverdale option rather than a formal dining plan. For room layout, private dining, group capacity, ordering style, or special accommodations, contact the venue directly.
Recognition is the strongest planning signal. A Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 placement in 2026 and a James Beard Award Semi Finalist nod in 2025 make 2Fifty Barbeque a notable Riverdale venue, but they do not replace checking current details with the venue before visiting.
Plan around the posted weekly hours
Hours run from 11 AM to 7 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Tuesday closed. Those hours support daytime and early-evening planning; check with the venue for lunch or dinner menus, pricing, takeout, delivery, or reservation availability.
If the target is specifically Riverdale, 2Fifty Barbeque is an option to consider alongside other dining in the area. If you want to compare other options, consider 2Fifty Barbeque alongside El Tapatio, Franklins, Huncho House, Northwest Chinese Food, or Tacos 5 DE Mayo Restaurant, while checking each venue's current details independently.
Planning details
- Location
- 4700 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
- Website
- 2fiftybbq.com
- Phone
- +12407648763
The take
The Take
The Vibe
2Fifty Texas BBQ reads as a neighborhood smokehouse rooted in Maryland’s barbecue tradition. The writing emphasizes a local, working-class setting and an emphasis on sourcing that elevates the meats, so the place feels authentic rather than touristed. It leans into an unpretentious, classic barbecue identity: focused on smoke, technique, and good-quality cuts rather than frills. The profile makes clear this is a restaurant shaped by regional practice and everyday accessibility, and that sense of grounded, meat-focused craft is the clearest through-line in how the venue presents itself.
Best For
This is a spot built for communal, no-fuss meals—families, groups, and casual gatherings fit naturally. The menu centers on shareable smoked meats, and the write-up places the restaurant within a suburban, working-class context that favors straightforward portions and satisfying, meat-forward plates. For visitors who want honest barbecue without pretension—neighbors catching up over a rack of ribs or a group splitting a beef rib—2Fifty’s approachable, tradition-minded service model is well suited to those occasions.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the smoked meats highlighted in the description: the wagyu brisket, pork spare ribs, beef rib, and pulled pork are listed as signature items and represent the restaurant’s strengths. The profile stresses sourcing as a central differentiator, so opt for the flagship cuts and let the quality of the meat and smoke speak for itself. Given the shareable nature of these preparations, ordering a selection to pass around is a sensible way to experience how 2Fifty interprets the Maryland barbecue tradition.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood spot with limited indoor seating and shaded outdoor picnic tables, offering a welcoming atmosphere focused on quality barbecue.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- wagyu brisket
- pork spare ribs
- beef rib
- pulled pork
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not work
If availability or timing is the issue, try Huncho House for a more dinner-oriented alternative, or El Tapatio when the group needs something easier and more casual. If the goal is still a low-key meal with strong group flexibility, Northwest Chinese Food is the better pivot than forcing a peak-time barbecue plan.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Riverdale
Choose 2Fifty Barbeque over Franklins when the priority is a recognized barbecue meal with destination pull rather than a broader casual outing. It is likely the harder plan because demand follows the awards attention, so value comes from committing to the meal, not from treating it as a flexible backup.
Huncho House is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more conventional dinner feel, while 2Fifty is stronger for a casual, food-led plan where sharing and pacing matter less than the cooking. For a lower-key alternative, compare against Northwest Chinese Food, El Tapatio, Tacos 5 DE Mayo Restaurant, which make more sense when ease, speed, or a different cuisine matters more than award-backed barbecue.
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Compare 2Fifty Texas BBQ
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2Fifty Barbeque | Riverdale | No published awards |
| Franklins | Hyattsville | No published awards |
| Huncho House | Hyattsville | No published awards |
| Northwest Chinese Food | College Park | No published awards |
| El Tapatio | Bladensburg | No published awards |
| Tacos 5 DE Mayo Restaurant | Hyattsville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to 2Fifty Barbeque?
Other options to consider include El Tapatio, Franklins, Huncho House, Northwest Chinese Food, Tacos 5 DE Mayo Restaurant. Check each venue's location, hours, current offering before choosing.
How far ahead should I book 2Fifty Barbeque?
For booking policies, contact 2Fifty Barbeque directly. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM, with Tuesday closed. Check directly with the venue before planning a group visit or time-sensitive meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at 2Fifty Barbeque?
Hours are 11 AM to 7 PM on operating days, so the venue fits daytime or early-evening planning. Check with the venue for separate lunch or dinner menus, pricing, or service details.
What should a first-timer know about 2Fifty Barbeque?
2Fifty Barbeque is in Riverdale, has a casual dress code, is closed Tuesday, is open 11 AM to 7 PM on its other listed operating days. Its recognition includes Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 (2026) and James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025).
