Best BBQ joint in town. The chopped beef sandwich is always on point, the ribs and pulled pork are…read moregood as well. Sides are also really good, everything tastes homemade. Always recommend to my friends and family looking for some amazing Texas BBQ

I love the brisket stuffed baked potato. The owners are warm and welcoming and they have fried…read moreokra too.

Wow! Between the food, drinks and service, we can't find a thing we didn't like. First the food…read more The brisket was moist and flavorful. We don't normally get chicken at a BBQ place but we did this time because we weren't sure what the people we were meeting wanted. We are so glad we did!! The chicken might have been better than the brisket. Sides were really, really good. We had corn, beans (red kidney; so, so good) and the greens which were the perfect blend of vinegar and heat. We left with a Rich-a-rita for each adult and oh my gosh. I am so glad we did!! After a long drive, those ritas hit the spot. I personally liked the spice in the drink. Finally the service. From recommending the greens and margaritas to hooking us up with some extra plates and plastic ware, the owners at Smokin' A's were the best!! Thank you! When we are in the area, we'll stop back by!

Update from my last review after trying my food and Reason…read morewhy I said tried my food because the cabbage they sold me was old and you still served it to make money which I wasted 8dollars for a. Medium and 3 dollars per wing that was dried out, I wish you all were honest people and just said that you were out of cabbage but being greedy will make you lose customers because I will never patronize you all ever again and will not recommend you all to no one else and I normally purchase from you all but not no more

I stopped by after finding this BBQ spot on Yelp, originally planning to order the loaded baked…read morepotato I saw online. After seeing one come out of the kitchen, I quickly realized it was massive and way more food than I wanted, so I switched to the one-meat, two-side plate with brisket, greens, and potato salad. The first thing that stood out was the customer service. The young lady at the register was absolutely wonderful--friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely professional. She made ordering easy and set a great tone for the entire visit. Top-tier customer service is becoming rare, and she definitely deserves recognition. As for the food, the brisket was good, and overall the meal was enjoyable. For my personal taste, everything was a bit over-seasoned, especially the greens, which had a strong liquid smoke flavor. That said, I should also mention that I haven't eaten heavily seasoned Southern-style food in quite a while, so my palate is much more sensitive than it used to be. Someone who loves bold, smoky flavors may enjoy it much more than I did. One thing I absolutely loved was discovering that this is actually two businesses sharing one space with Soul Pizza Kitchen. I think that's a beautiful example of collaboration, community, and entrepreneurship. The pizza menu looked incredibly creative, and I'll definitely come back to try one of those soul-inspired pizzas. I always enjoy supporting Black-owned businesses, and it's even more inspiring to see two businesses thriving together under one roof. Wishing both continued success and prosperity.

I was in Dallas for about 48 hours and knew I had to try some barbecue while running errands. I…read morecame across this spot in a shopping center right near where I needed to be, checked the reviews, and decided to give it a shot and I'm so glad I did. As soon as I walked in, who I believe was the owner greeted me and was one of the kindest, most welcoming people I've met. He took the time to walk me through the menu and answer my questions, which I really appreciated. I ended up ordering one of their loaded potatoes with pulled pork and beef, and it was incredible (you get a good amount of meat) honestly this potato was big enough for two people to share. I also tried the mac and cheese and green beans soooo good! I didn't finish most of it, but only because I had to get back to work I knew if I ate the whole thing, I wouldn't get anything done after! That's how filling it was. The atmosphere was great too. Plenty of seating, multiple TVs playing NCAA games very welcoming vibe. There was a steady flow of takeout orders I can imagine this place gets pretty busy on weekends. As someone from Los Angeles, it was really refreshing to experience such genuine hospitality. You don't always get that level of care and patience when ordering back home. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Dallas so I can come back and try more of the menu.

food is so fresh and delicious. only complaint is i wish they were open more days of the week!…read moreService is amazing !!

I have been on a mission to collect barbecue joints all over greater DFW, and on a beautiful day we…read moredecided to take a drive to Cedar Hill, a charming little hamlet we had never explored before. I was genuinely excited to try this spot. When we arrived around 1 pm on a Thursday, the place was empty. They mentioned that we had just missed the lunch rush. There is a large field out back with lots of picnic tables, so I can absolutely imagine this place getting busy and lively. It just was not bustling while we were there. We ordered a two meat plate with ribs and brisket, along with elote and mac and cheese. We also added hot honey wings and tallow fries. I really wanted to love it more than I did. The sides were barely warm, the brisket was a bit too tough for my taste, the fries were too skinny (also barely warm) and the wing skin was softer than I prefer- he wings have potential - I would have loved them crisped up before being sauced. Overall, the food landed in the middle for me. That said, the interior is super cute and has a welcoming vibe, and the guy working the register was very friendly. I am glad we made the drive and checked it out, especially on such a pretty day in Cedar Hill.

I saw mixed reviews here, as on most businesses it's hit or miss. But today they warranted a…read moresterling review. I'm not from DeSoto, was visiting a friend & took my 4 grandkids there for a late lunch. The lady behind the counter was friendly enough taking our order. But when I asked for french fries or fried okra, she told me to go next door - actually referred me to the restaurant next door! She said to go order that while she prepares our food. I did but when I got back, the teens had already rec'd their sandwiches. She brought me mine & asked if I had ordered my fries. I said yes but it will take 7 minutes. What? She said - it doesn't take that long. You start on your sandwich & I'll go get your fries. She went next door & came back with my fries! The okra wasn't ready, she said she'd go back for that, which she did! Her hubby, Ray came out for a break (it was well after the lunch rush on a Saturday) & she introduced us. What out of this world service!! Ray sat down in a booth with another gentleman who was watching a football game on the restaurant's TV up in the corner. The restaurant was spotless. Tables were neat and floor was spotless. You must wear a mask to enter any of the restaurants in the shopping center. You place your order at a huge plexiglass protecting the employees. Now about the food - OMG the sandwich was huge! and so fresh. We all got chopped beef - the sandwich was packed with fresh, hot tasty meat. It was served with a little cup of BBQ sauce, awesome flavor. The bun was fat, fresh, toasted and hot. One grandson order pulled pork - he said it was amazing. Another grandson ordered a loaded baked potato, that looked good, but it was gone quickly, so I didn't get a photo. When we left, my pickup wouldn't start. I asked the boys to go in & ask if they had jumper cables. They returned saying that Ray's wife would go get cables. Seconds later she left & ret'd shortly. She pulled up next to me & the gentleman who was inside watching the game came out & applied the cables for us. My truck started right away. I gave her a hug (can't believe I didn't ask her name) and she told me to be blessed. Then she turned to the teens and said ya'll be blessed! We did honestly receive a blessing by stopping here. This will be my go-to place when I am visiting my buddy in DeSoto. Thank goodness for sweet, kind & caring people who go out of their way for you. And visit the suburbs occasionally - we big-city people need to get away more often!

I drove from Houston to Dallas for Thanksgiving. I had no idea my family wasn't cooking they were…read morecatering this year. The food was from Rays and everything was terrible. The ham. Dry. Turkey all white meat and dry. Cornbread stuffing was an unflavored brick that was thrown away. The greens. Canned. Green beans unseasoned. Mac and cheese unseasoned. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant potatoes. My aunt tried to salvage the meal by seasoning EVERYTHING and rebaking the Mac with additional cheese. Which caused the Mac to be over cooked but tolerable. I have never in my life not finished a plate or left w/o leftovers for a thanksgiving meal. We threw away the leftovers and dinner was terrible. I'm not sure if this is the norm for this business but if the regular menu is terrible like the catered meal on an important holiday was I can not and do not recommend.

Best bbq in Texas and the staff is really nice I talked to the cashier I think his name was Ruben…read moreEvans he was the best

I wouldn't recommend anyone to cone here. Always out of Food on the menu. The customer service…read moreisn't worth the prices on the menu..

I have been looking for great BBQ all around Texas. I am so grateful I found them in a little shack…read moreright next to the freeway. I think this place is in my top two. I couldn't even get a picture of the food because it's gone now. The ribs my God!!!!!! The sides were good too highly unusual. Out here it feels like you can only have great sides or great food never both. I am from Las Vegas we have a lot of great food, but this place was amazing.

Had to visit this Texas monthly top 50 barbecue joint and it did not disappoint. For being a top 50…read morelocation, I was surprised that there was no wait to get in. I got my usual of brisket and ribs. They tossed in some burn ends. I had their mac & cheese, which is some of the best I've ever had and their beans which are also outstanding. Everything I had was delicious. The staff was very friendly, the service was very fast. Although it's a small space, the dining room room is very nostalgic looking with lots of photos and articles of how many times they've been recognized. I highly recommend you check it out if you haven't already.

Love this place, tried them like 5 times and they are 5 for 5 so far, haven't caught them on a bad…read moreday yet.

Did a too good to go order - no this isn't sponsored! But it was a surprise meal of 1 meat and 2…read morerandom sides. It was a little difficult to find but when I walked in it was empty. But there's plenty of seating for small or large parties. Tonight must've been a slow night because after this review, I'm going back! Meat chicken quarter 8/10: nice flavor, cooked perfectly. The bbq sauce was decent too. Sweet potatoes 9/10: these were some of the best sweet potatoes I've ever had. If they made this a pie, I'd buy one every week! Flavor was on point, not too sweet or overly cooked. Greens 7/10: these had good flavor too. My only gripe is I wish they had less stems but I'd get these again too. I did doctor them up when I got home but that was just a preference not a must. Looking forward to trying the bbq next time.

My best friend and I could not decide on what we wanted so we bought the Salmon BLT with sweet…read morepotato fries and the Soul Food Burrito and split both. The food was awesome!!! The salmon was tasty and I'm not a big salmon eater. I've acquired a taste for it for health reasons. I put some blue cheese on my fries because ketchup doesn't go with sweet potatoes, I've determined. Our food was neatly packaged and still hot when we received it through delivery. It was delivered within a timely manner, as well. I'm sure that we'll order again for dinner during our hangout fun!!

Amazing food fish was cooked to a perfection and the fries were crispy and delicious will…read moredefinitely visit again soon

Labor Day weekend and wanted some BBQ and this place didn't disappoint on the brisket, pork or…read moresausage. Nice size portions at a nice price. Enjoyed it.

Ordered some French fries with chopped beef in top with white onion. The beef was chopped finely…read moreand was fatty and flavor less! It lacked salt! The fries were hot and the onions were chopped in chunks instead of in slices that are thin! The service was quick and I am sure it may have been a good environment to eat in. I got this order to go! I really wanted Mesquite BBQ on Davis street in Mesquite Texas but they were not open on this day!