In central Texas, barbecue refers to quality, spiced-rubbed meat cooked low and slow over pecan or oak wood. Taste a passionate ode to that tradition in every piece of brisket, each rib and every sausage served at this spot with locations in the Upper Beaches and Bloor West Village.

Regulars frequent this casual Port Lands spot for "Toronto BBQ," shaped by a variety of regional styles. Pit-smoked meats include beef brisket, pulled pork and turkey breast, with maple-butter-brushed corn bread and zesty cole slaw nonnegotiable add-ons to any order.

This Baldwin Village restaurant attracts diners willing to get their hands dirty as they tuck into pork ribs, buttermilk fried chicken and mammoth meat sandwiches. Whether you're a rib person, a sharp cheddar mac and cheese person, or the type who swoons at the sight of tender brisket, the vast menu will make you very happy.

With kids menus for littles, plus attractive eats for their minders, this Roncesvalles Village restaurant has been popular since 2011. Classic meats (think brisket and pulled chicken), charming novelties (miso-smoked salmon) and lively sides (Barque Caesar and corn soufflé) keep everyone blissfully busy.

Scarborough peeps know to venture inside this simple, strip mall spot for a lengthy menu of habit-forming, slow-smoked, halal meats. Along with Montreal-style smoked brisket and Korean short ribs, jerk chicken and tri tip fly out the door.

Order the Texas Trinity at this Yonge & Eglinton restaurant and save yourself the torture of choosing just one thing. With USDA prime brisket, peppery side ribs, jalapeño cheddar sausage and two sides it'll tell you everything you need to know about the team's considerable talents.

Food-truck success has morphed into this twee shop in Leslieville, where house-smoked ribs, brisket, chicken, and more arrive alone or fattening up toasted buns.

There's more to this Annex restaurant than platters piled high with a surfeit of slow-smoked meats. Also on offer? Fatty, rich burgers, topped with a scandalous number of drippy, gooey toppings.