Eat This, Not That! praises Soulman’s for its comforting, homestyle appeal
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (RestaurantNews.com) For generations of North Texans, Friday nights during Lent mean one thing: gathering around the table for a comforting, no-frills fish fry. In 2026, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que continues that tradition with its fan-favorite Friday Night Fish Fry, served fresh every Friday evening at all Soulman’s locations.
Available every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Soulman’s Friday Night Fish Fry has become a seasonal ritual for families observing Lent and anyone craving a classic, homestyle seafood meal done right.
“Friday Night Fish Fry is one of those traditions our guests truly look forward to every year,” said Brett Randle, CEO of Soulman’s Bar-B-Que. “It’s simple, it’s familiar, and it brings people together – which is exactly what Soulman’s has always been about.”
Soulman’s Fish Fry features golden, deep-fried fish fillets, cooked fresh in small batches and paired with crispy hush puppies and guests’ choice of Southern sides, including:
- Award-winning house-cut fries
- Texas-style creamed corn
- Southern-fried cabbage
- Classic coleslaw
The popularity of Soulman’s Friday Night Fish Fry has also earned national attention. In 2025, the tradition was featured by Eat This, Not That!, recognizing Soulman’s as a standout destination for comforting, crave-worthy fish fry fare during Lent.
“That kind of recognition means a lot because it reflects what our guests already know,” Randle added. “We don’t overcomplicate things – we focus on quality, consistency, and taking care of people.”
Soulman’s offers two hearty Fish Fry meal options, available for dine-in or carry-out at all locations: The Medium Catch has four pieces of fried fish, two sides, and hush puppies and sells for $14.49; The Big Catch has six pieces of fried fish, two sides, and hush puppies for $15.49.
Family-owned and Texas-born, Soulman’s has built its reputation by honoring traditions that matter – from low-and-slow hickory-smoked barbecue to seasonal favorites like Friday Night Fish Fry. As Lent approaches in 2026, the company invites North Texans to continue a tradition that feels like home.
About Soulman’s Bar-B-Que
For 50 years, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest to please bar-b-que lovers….Texans! Founded in Pleasant Grove, Texas in 1974, Soulman’s had only a few simple goals – serve great Texas-style BBQ and offer friendly, sincere service. Soulman’s original family recipes are still the foundation for the company’s success from their 8 different types of meat that are smoked “low & slow” over only hickory wood to their famous homemade sides, including Ranch house beans and Texas style cream corn! Throughout the years, this family-owned and operated company has remained true to its original strive for success and customer satisfaction and is honored to be considered one of the Best Roadside Restaurants in America (2024), Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2024), the Best Bar-B-Que in Dallas for Takeout & Delivery (2020) and one of the Best Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2018).
Soulman’s currently owns and operates 21 North and East Texas locations in Allen, Cedar Hill, Forney, Fort Worth, Garland, Greenville, Hurst Grapevine Highway, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mabank, Mansfield, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Quinlan, Red Oak, Rockwall I-30, Rockwall Goliad, Royse City, Sulphur Springs, Terrell and Van. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at Soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.
Contact:
Dana Cobb
pr@soulmans.com
972-955-9747
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