Est. in the Heart of Texas

Real BBQ.
No Shortcuts.

Slow-smoked over pecan wood. Every brisket, every rib, every link — made the way it was meant to be made.

Smoked Low & Slow Pecan Wood Smoke Family Recipes Texas Born & Raised

What We're Known For

Brisket

Brisket

Twenty-four hours over pecan wood. A bark that cracks, a smoke ring that goes deep, and a fat cap that melts clean through.

Pork Ribs

Pork Ribs

St. Louis cut. Dry-rubbed and kissed with a light glaze in the final hour. Fall-off-the-bone if you want — or with a little pull if you don't.

Smoked Links

Smoked Links

Links with a snap you can hear across the room. Served hot off the pit with pickles and onions.

BBQ the Way It Used to Be

Rafter J BBQ started with a single smoker, a family recipe, and the belief that good BBQ doesn't need a gimmick — just time, smoke, and someone who gives a damn.

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Hours & Location

507 SW Access Rd
Iowa Park, TX 76367
(940) 592-4913

Hours

Tue – Wed, Sun 11am – 8pm
Thu – Sat 11am – 9pm
Monday Closed