The New York Times named Riverdale Park’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ one of the greater D.C. area’s best restaurants.

In a review of the “25 best restaurants in Washington, D.C. right now,” the newspaper cited the capital’s “vibrant” food scene, starting alphabetically with 2Fifty:

As at any good barbecue restaurant, the smell of wood smoke announces 2Fifty Barbecue before you enter the doors to the casual dining room. The owners, Debby Portillo and Fernando González, moved from El Salvador to Maryland with a custom smoker in 2018, selling plates of barbecue at farmers’ markets before opening this location and one in Washington, D.C., proper. Fans order ahead for plates of tangy, South American-inflected Texas barbecue that often sells out before the day is through. Don’t miss the tender prime brisket, smoky ribs or chicken quarters, all with a side of craveable macaroni and cheese. It’s a perfect spread to take to nearby Riverdale Park on a nice day.

Earlier this year, 2Fifty expanded to a location on K Street bringing its much sought-after barbecue to a wider audience.

The feature also highlighted the diversity of D.C.’s restaurants, such as Afghan restaurant Lapis in Adams Morgan, Filipino restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly in Rockville and Uyghur restaurant Bostan in Arlington.

2Fifty has also gotten shout-outs from Washingtonian magazine, Southern Living, The Washington Post and Washington City Paper, among other outlets.

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