Where do I even start? This is my 2nd visit. 1st visit I…read moregot the cherry soaked ribs with a cherry garnish. When I tell you they are some of the BEST ribs Ive ever had! I ain't lyin... They are fall off the bone tender, with a lot of meat on them bones and a good amount of seasoning. The mac & chz was SO good! Perfect amount of seasoning, amazingly CHEESY....Green onion sprinkled ontop so if you don't like that, they are happy to leave it off. 2nd visit. I got the ribs again (thats how good they are!), collards, mac and chz (for the husband this time lol) and the kool-aid. The collards are perfectly seasoned with a rich dark broth. Nothing needed to be added, salt,pepper, nothing! My cousin had the brisket. It had a beautiful smoke ring and char. Seasoned perfectly. You can see the seasoning. Perfect mix of fat and lean ratio. She had the same side as I did. Now, to the show stopper.... The KOOL-AID! It was hands down the BEST kool-aid Ive ever tasted. I never liked kool-aid because it would be so watery. Not this! It was dark red, with a fruit punch flavor and just the right amount of sugar! Do not leave that building without a kool-aid I'll be back to try their other menu items soon!

So my sister has been coming to this barbecue place for a very long time. It used to be a. I think…read more She said the gentleman used to have his own truck or something, but anyway, now he has a restaurant there in Garland, it's really cool. The food is phenomenal. The food is delicious. One of the best barbecue places that I've been to is around downtown Garland, not in the square, kind of about two blocks away from the square, but when I went, I had a barbecue sandwich, which was delicious. I had a dessert, which was great. I think he was also featured at the state fair of Texas as well, but if you wanna try some good barbecue in Garland, try them out, I guarantee you'll love them.

Meshacks lack the aesthetics but always provide an appetizing meal. I usually get the rib plate and…read moreI love it. The combination of sauces used is 10/10! And the sides that complement the meal. The service is fast depending on when you go. I usually try to catch them when they first open to have faster service. However they lack the technology which is a bummer. I don't normally walk around with cash in order to pay at this establishment. I hope they get a card reader or something soon.

Parking at the shack is catch as catch can, and the price point on a very select, old fashioned…read more'cue menu about the best you will find in the country today. We opted for a pair of 3 meat platters at $16 per plate--lean brisket, ribs and rib tips, links, and the mandatory sides of baked beans and potato salad. The sides were sides, but Meshack's is definitely about the meat. The links had good snap and the ribs were well prepared, separating cleanly at the bite. Both had a flavor profile pleasantly tilted to the peppery side (just the way we like it). The brisket had nice bark and pink ring, but the central Texas rub didn't really kick in until we had them for dinner some 8 hours later. We were happy with the food here, and look forward to another visit. It was fun talking 'cue with Donna, who took good care of us during our visit-- our 99th BBQ stop in Texas, and the 399th nationwide.

This place definitely lives up to the hype. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere inside was…read morewarm and the hospitality was what really stood out. We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in, and Karla from the wait staff went above and beyond. She was incredibly kind, and even wrapped up some of their BBQ sauces for us to take home.

"Had an amazing experience at Terry Black's in Dallas, and Karla made it even better! She was so…read morefriendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. She checked in on us, answered questions with a great attitude, and made sure everything went smoothly. Customer service like hers really stands out and makes the experience memorable. The food was amazing, but Karla's kindness and professionalism definitely made our visit even better. We'll definitely be back!"

Briscuit so dry it had calluses. Similar to beef jerky less flavor and not really any smoke. You…read moreNEED the bbq sauce to eat it. The ribs were a bit better, more flavorful on the spicy side. Hard pass on baked beans and potatoe salad. Definitely a place I wouldn't order on uber eats. You need to be present to make sure they are giving you quality food.

I love their food but unfortunately they no longer operate the food truck. They have been blessed…read morewith opening a brick & mortar location but it's out of my way so it was great while it lasted.

The brisket was awesome! Great smoke flavor. Really enjoyed the plate with the pull port.read more

I have repeatedly used them for large parties at my home. Excellent results…read more so, I thought, when I wanted to get something just for myself I would order a couple of brisket sandwiches for delivery. With delivery and tip, I paid almost $45 for two brisket sandwiches. I am sorry to report I was more than disappointed. 1) I got a chopped beef sandwich full of fat and what I think was gristle whereas I expected sliced brisket on a bun. 2) When ordered I selected delivery at 11:45 am. Delivery was closer to 12:30 pm. 3) the sandwiches were not freshly made. Obviously been made hours or days ahead. The pickles and onions I ordered on the sandwiches were limp and tasteless. So nasty that in the end I pulled just the meat off the buns, scraped off the pickles and onions and just ate the meat.

Hands down the best BBQ I've ever had and my first experience with Texas BBQ. The bar has been set…read morehigh with any experience I have moving forward. The staff was so warm and welcoming, which added to the top notch food. Jonah was so helpful and genuinely happy to be of service. He gave me his recommendations and was very attentive. He truly made it an amazing experience, along with Tristan. Both very kind and very knowledgeable. They carried on conversation with me as if we had been lifelong friends. Hands downs the best service I've ever received. (I worked in the service industry for over 2 decades so I am the pickiest of picky when I go out to eat. I can't help it!). This place truly lived up to the reputation and the reviews on Yelp. Out of all the BBQ places to choose in Dallas and I chose the right one. Don't sleep on Strouderosa BBQ! You won't be disappointed!

+ wait time: no one in dining area when picked up food, which was ready within a couple minutes…read moreafter giving a 20 minute call ahead time. + service: kind and informative over the phone. + extras: included a bunch of sauces, condiments, etc. + interior / decor: seemed to have a cool vibe. tho i did takeout... so cant say a whole lot more. - meats: would get the pulled pork again, but infortunately thats about all. most everything was pretty average, and the moist brisket was somehow rather dry (note: we got everything but the turkey and one type of sausage). - sides: the mac & cheese and the pimento potato salad were both fairly bland. - cost: a bit more than i would've liked to pay for what we got.

This is a delicious chicken dinner restaurant! If you eat in the dining room, all sides are all you…read morecan eat. And they honor military discount.

First Babe's Chicken experience was solid! Wouldn't be my first choice to return to but the value…read moreisn't terrible. The good: servers were super nice and we were able to get enough tables added to one of the long strips to fit about 20 folks altogether. We never wanted for anything, and their biscuits were delicious with honey. I also enjoyed the chicken fried steak quite a bit, especially with gravy drizzled over, and the portions for entrees were huge. The mediocre: obviously the business model is generous with sides but it's clear most of them are canned/not made from scratch. Creamed corn was pretty runny but still one of the tastier options. Green beans were quite mushy, and the beans were super watery as well. Conversely the mashed potatoes were SUPER thick and therefore hard to eat a lot of, even when mixed with the gravy. Others mentioned that the fried chicken was pretty salty. My husband was able to finish off the chicken fried steak I had leftover when I brought it home, which was nice. $25-ish after tax and tip to feed two adults is pretty good in this economy.

For everyone who hates waiting in lines: I went around 2pm on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised…read moreto find that there were a lot of available seats and only four people in line ahead of me! Tables were clean and loved that a staff member was on the floor to answer any questions. I got the three meat combo, so: the jalapeno and cheddar sausage was so flavorful and the collard greens were incredible. Hands down my favorite thing on my plate. Burnt ends and brisket were tender and juicy, but I think I prefer a less smoky flavor.

Great pulled pork - excellent bark. The baked sweet potato was delicious!…read more The staff was excellent - friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Get your buns to Pecan Lodge!