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    AJ's On Main

    3.6 (220 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    AJ'S ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Randy A.

    Food is not what I consider good. Several people in our group got the 2 meat plate with pork and brisket. I honestly couldn't tell which was which from looking at it. Looked like mush. I am a Texas boy and real brisket BBQ doesn't look like that. I ordered the shrimp and it was the frozen stuff like you get from a Walmart freezer. Not sure why this place is so busy, most likely just for a hangout to get drinks.

    Arianna G.

    THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Me and the girls from Cali just wanted some GOOD AUTHENTIC BBQ AND WE FOUND IT!!! My gosh. No complaints. Amazing. AC inside and the BBQ sauce itself amazing. Meat - phenomenal. Atmosphere - authentic. Waitress / VICTORIA - so nice. Thank you AJs!

    Cowboy bites

    Went with girlfriend and best friend after playing a game of warhammer at the cafe. Ordered the chopped brisket sandwich on TEXAS TOAST for 17$ got wonder break and dog kibble quality brisket. Sandwich sat untouched the whole meal and server never questioned it when confronted said menu has been changed to say white bread but it hasn't. She then said that's how it's always been served. If the dog wash illegal run food truck down the street from my work can pump out actually toasted brisket sandwich's for 10$ I think for 17$ deserve more than friggin wonder bread. Now for the Texas rant VINEGAR MAIN BBQ SAUCE If you want a liquid sour BBQ sauce to remind you of Carolina this is it. Friend had the cowboy bites and said they were good Girlfriend had the grilled cheese which didn't look bad. Sat with empty glass and a sad excuse for brisket sandwich for ten minutes before finally saw waitress again but she was nice and friendly. Won't be coming back again

    Fito pie with brisket, okra and catfish basket.
    Matt F.

    Casual atmosphere with great outdoor seating and bar. Food was made fresh, hot and very tasty. Wait staff was attentive. Great authentic Texan fare!! Chopped brisket and okra is awesome.

    Michael R.

    Loved this local BBQ place while visiting Dallas and waiting on my flight! AJ is very nice and welcoming, along with having some really great food! The BBQ plate (pulled pork and sausage) was delicious and the fried catfish platter was a knockout! Tons of beer on draft too!

    AJ himself made my Old Fashioned!
    Melissa S.

    Highly recommend AJ's! We were here on our first stop of a local food and wine tour. AJ has a great selection of bourbons and makes a killer Old Fashioned. He makes some great BBQ, too!

    Nicole P.

    Delicious Texas BBQ and great atmosphere. We were there during Grapevine Christmas so it was extra busy, but our server was super great. She topped off a great meal with quick whit and dry humor that was hilarious. #1 tip: Don't skip the hog skins and okra!

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    Great food, kid friendly, amazing staff! We bring all of our out of town guest here and they have never disappointed us.

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    Outstanding food and service, AJ is a wonderful host, has an awsome wine and beer selection to pair with your dinner!

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