Fort Worth’s burger scene reached new heights when this craft burger spot opened in the West 7th area near the Cultural District.
Rodeo Goat at 2836 Bledsoe St brings house-ground beef blends and Texas craft beers under one rustic roof.
The son of Flying Saucer/Meddlesome Moth owners created this spot to prove Cowtown is about way more than just cattle.
What Makes Rodeo Goat Special
Every burger uses a custom blend of brisket, chuck, and rib ground in-house, creating impossibly juicy patties with bold flavor.
The patties are hand-formed, so they’re juicier and messier than everybody else’s—exactly how great burgers should be.
Fort Worth Magazine declared their Bad Hombre burger and Moontang cocktail as “dare we say, the nation’s best” dishes and drinks.
The Story Behind Rodeo Goat
The restaurant emerged victorious in the 2015 DFW.com Battle of the Burgers, beating Fort Worth icon Fred’s Texas Cafe in the final round.
The concept expanded to multiple Texas locations including Denton, Dallas, Frisco, Houston, and Plano, but the Fort Worth original remains special.
The indoor/outdoor seating creates a Texas Hill Country general store vibe, with Christmas trees trimmed in empty beer cans adding kitsch charm.
Food Highlights
- Billy F Gibbons (formerly Bad Hombre) – House-ground beef with candied bacon, gouda, caramelized onions, mango pico, cream cheese, and Trailboss habanero sauce.🍔
- Caca Oaxaca – Beef and chorizo patty with queso fresco, fried egg, avocado spread, pico de gallo, and Tabasco mayo.🍔
- Bodacious – American cheese, bacon, crispy onions, grilled jalapeños, pickles, smoked jalapeño mayo, and BBQ sauce.🍔
- Evan Grant – Double American cheese with maple-glazed thick-cut bacon, sunny-side up fried egg, chives, pickles, and dijonaisse.🍔
- River Crest C.C. – A 1963 classic with shredded lettuce, beefsteak tomato, onions, pickle, cheddar, mayo, and mustard.🍔
- Homemade Goat Chips – Fresh potato chips made in-house and generously portioned in every order.🧀
The Atmosphere at Rodeo Goat
The back patio features twinkly lights, a wood-burning stove, and upscale picnic tables amid pea gravel creating perfect Texas evenings.
The 4-H mural by the outdoor seating adds authentic agricultural charm celebrating Texas’s ranching heritage.
Trivia nights and movies keep the entertainment flowing, while the games and porch seating invite extended visits.
Bottom Line
This is gourmet burger creativity at its finest—where else can you get peanut butter, grilled peaches, or bacon marmalade on your burger?
The large selection of Texas craft beers pairs perfectly with bold burger flavors that push boundaries.
When you’re #6 of 1,226 restaurants in Fort Worth on Tripadvisor, you’re clearly doing something extraordinary in a city that takes its food seriously.
Address: 2836 Bledsoe St Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 877-4628
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM