Rene and Joyce Ramirez run 225 BBQ, a family-owned barbecue spot serving Texas-style barbecue with a Mexican twist inside Black Sheep Sports Bar at 601 E. Main St. in Arlington, according to CultureMap. Downtown Arlington lists the business as “225⁰ BBQ.” CultureMap said it previously operated as a food truck.

What is on the menu

Menus change, and sources describe different items. Arlington's barbecue roundup lists brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, ribs, birria ramen, and brisket elote. In February 2025, CultureMap reported brisket burritos, meat platters, burgers, chicken wings and beef ribs, and said 225 BBQ supplies birria tacos to the sports bar.

The restaurant has drawn attention from Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn. A WFAA report, from when the business served from a food trailer, says he called the brisket, on its own, some of the best you can get. His 2020 Texas Monthly feature describes owner Rene Ramirez's signature Cherry Bomb, a bright red nugget topped with a slice of raw jalapeño.

What Collectors Will Find

The centerpiece is a 40-seat card bar in the middle of the shop, where customers sort through bins organized by sport or player. Rebecca says it is the most popular feature, with some shoppers staying more than an hour. The store sells full boxes and single cards.

Because the shop buys directly from Topps, it stocks the latest releases, and the 2026 holiday collections had just arrived when the Report visited. The Texas Rangers also contribute a rotating selection of game-used and signed memorabilia. Davin aims to price items close to retail to keep revenue healthy.

Building a Local Following

Rebecca describes the first weeks as slow but steady, with sales growing daily. Large crowds pass the shop on Dallas Cowboys game days, but many people are unsure what it sells, so the family wants to turn passersby into regulars. They also plan "activations" and entertainment, though they haven't announced any specific events.

The owners say they want the shop to be a regular stop for Rangers and Cowboys fans, collectors and newcomers to the hobby, and they hope to earn national recognition. Arlington's visitor guide to Choctaw Stadium notes the ballpark was the Rangers' home from 1994 through 2019 and now houses other businesses, so the shop may give collectors a reason to visit even when no event is scheduled.