Restaurant in Riverdale, United States
2Fifty Texas BBQ
260Pearl PointsFood-first BBQ
About 2Fifty Texas BBQ
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.
2Fifty Barbeque is a Riverdale venue with a casual dress code, regular hours on most days, two clearly verified recognition points: Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 in 2026 and James Beard Award Semi Finalist in 2025.
For planning, the most reliable details are direct. The venue is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM, it is closed Tuesday. Because no verified price, reservation policy, seating setup, menu details, or service format is available here, guests should confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the venue before making plans.
Go for a casual Riverdale meal, not an over-specified plan
The verified dress code is casual, so 2Fifty Barbeque is best framed as a relaxed Riverdale option rather than a formal dining plan. Beyond that, this guide does not have verified details on room layout, private dining, group capacity, ordering style, or special accommodations.
Recognition is the strongest confirmed 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, but this page does not verify separate lunch or dinner menus, pricing, takeout, delivery, or reservation availability.
If the target is specifically Riverdale, 2Fifty Barbeque is a confirmed 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 confirming each venue's current details independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to 2Fifty Barbeque?
Dress casually. The verified dress code for 2Fifty Barbeque in Riverdale is casual, so comfortable everyday clothes are appropriate. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What are alternatives to 2Fifty Barbeque?
Other options to consider include El Tapatio, Franklins, Huncho House, Northwest Chinese Food, Tacos 5 DE Mayo Restaurant. Confirm each venue's location, hours, current offering before choosing, since this page verifies only limited details for 2Fifty Barbeque.
How far ahead should I book 2Fifty Barbeque?
This page does not verify a booking policy for 2Fifty Barbeque. The confirmed 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?
The verified hours are 11 AM to 7 PM on operating days, so the venue fits daytime or early-evening planning. This page does not verify 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 verified recognition includes Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 (2026) and James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025).
Location
4700 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Riverdale, United States
Compare 2Fifty Texas BBQ
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2Fifty Barbeque | Riverdale | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants #10 (2026); James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025) |
| Franklins | Hyattsville | , |
| Huncho House | Hyattsville | , |
| Northwest Chinese Food | College Park | , |
| El Tapatio | Bladensburg | , |
| Tacos 5 DE Mayo Restaurant | Hyattsville | , |
How 2Fifty Barbeque Riverdale compares with similar nearby venues.
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.
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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