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My first visit. I've been meaning to try this place for some time. I arrived during busy hours on a holiday weekend to try their brisket. The line took over 1.5 hours before I was able to place my order. At the register, I noticed I had been double charged and pointed it out to the cashier. Mistakes happen, especially during busy hours. However, she initially denied it and removed meat from my plate to reweigh it. She later acknowledged the mistake and admitted the error, but not before making an unnecessary scene. The brisket was good, but the overall experience could have been better. 2 stars.
I was in Texas for a work event and my colleagues invited me to have some Texas BBQ at Cattleleack Barbeque. When we arrived around 1pm there was a line out the door. After getting inside I could tell why. The BBQ smell hits you as you open the door and it smelled sooooo good. They had a giant menu written onto the wall. Some of the meats were sold out. We debated for a bit and then decided to do a group order. Our Group of 7 people ordered the Cattleleack Platter and sides of burnt end beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and Mac and cheese. Oh and don't forget to ask for cornbread too. Inside tey had large tables and benches to sit at and we secured our spot. The food was delicous. The Beef Rib was huge and melted in my mouth. The brisket was amazing and seasoned well. Everything tasted great. Everyone ate til they were full and we still had leftovers. I ate them later at night and they were still good. This place is pricey, definitely worth a visit.
up there in terms of bbq. the pastrami beef rib was big, very tender, great flavor. everything else was good but it was the standout
This spot in North Dallas has been on my radar for a while. Many good reviews are posted. As soon as I touched down in Dallas on a Thursday, I started making my way there. I got there around lunch time and found street parking. Upon entering, a small portion of the left of the restaurant is for ordering and the right side is for dining. There was plenty of seating area with large tables. The lunch time crowd build up was definitely in effect but the line wasn't long. While waiting in line, my focus was on deciding what to order. I always get brisket as a benchmark to compare with all other bbq places. When my turn came I ordered a brisket sandwich, a turkey sandwich, potato salad, coleslaw, and 2 beef ribs. The worker taking my order replied that I probably want one beef rib. It did not occur to me that these were the huge dino ribs at around $40 a pound. I took his advice and the one rib was more than enough. Everything was packed up to go and my total was $104. The one beef rib was a bulk of the price. Ok, so three of us tried some of the bbq and the sides. No great feedback was given from them. I got to try everything. The brisket was tender but not flavorful. The coleslaw flavor was undesirable as well as the potato salad. The smoked turkey had a good smoke flavor to it. The beef rib had more marbled fat than meat throughout most of it, however it did have a nice black pepper seasoning to it. The bbq sauce was not great either. Hopefully they were having an off day, but I doubt it and the cost of everything was too much for it not to be great.
The smoked meats are some of the best around. We had brisket, sausage and even tried the ribeye. Staff here is top notch. They serve local Wagyu and smoke everything onsite. The meats are certainly juicy and smoked to perfection. I understand a bit more about people lining up for this food. That's just about where goes from great to ok. The BBQ sauce on the table was meh. The mustard sauce though gets a pass for sure and hit all the right notes. I guess even BBQ is very subjective like sushi. Some people like it and others don't. In this case it was the sauce that brought the experience down. I won't be back but that just leaves room for the next person.
I've eaten here a handful of times and each time was just as good as the last. After trying numerous top rated bbq joints in TX, Cattleack in my opinion is the best and most consistent. The brisket and meaty ribs are always going to be tender. The hatch chile mac and cheese is a must and so is their cornbread. The lines are definitely worth it. They start selling out of meats and sides within hours of opening, but always enough brisket!
Definitely one of the best BBQ in DFW! Limited hours but we had gone around 12 on Friday and no line. If you sign up for their emails they'll notify when there's no line, too. Softest Dino rib I've had in DFW yet, so juicy! Sides were great too which makes the difference always. Will definitely be back, 100% worth making it in the limited hours if you get the chance
We heard about Cattleack. They have limited hours to mostly weekdays, but with our luck they open the 1st Saturday of the month and we flew into Dallas that day! Once we got off the plane, we rushed to our rental car and made our way north to Cattleack. We got there around 1pm. The line wasn't too bad, it was still outside and into the parking lot. Nothing was sold out yet, until we inched closer to the front. They sold out of burnt ends, bologne, beef ribs, and then all the sides except slaw. Since it was close to closing time they were giving a ribeye special, buy one get one free. It was a good deal but a lot of food, so we didn't get it. We ended up getting pork ribs, brisket, and turkey, with slaw and their complimentary bread and pickles. Their pork ribs were delicious, so was the turkey. The brisket was chopped up in pieces, which I wasn't fond of the chopping. My favorite was the pork ribs and turkey. They are heavy on the pepper, so it gave it a little kick if you ate a lot. Probably not good for younger kids. I love it though. They also give you their soft bread for free and I believe their pickles are homemade. Pickles, jalapeños and pickled onions were very good and complemented the meats. I do wish they open more hours though... so that people can try everything! No alcohol sold here, but you can bring your own. Plenty of seating inside and some outside. Parking is limited in the lot and lots of street parking. They close early too, at 2. So many limitations for good bbq. Wish they capitalize their worth and open up more.
Food was great and line on friday 945am was not to bad. Nice family run bbq. First bbq place i have been awarded the michele star. Everyone was nice. Food had same price as the other top bbq tx places. Worth the short wait. Sides were great
Right off the airplane and drove to Cattleack. Arrived around 1pm. Beef ribs ran out and so did all the sides except last of coleslaw. We got turkey, pork ribs, brisket and slaw. Super peppery but I like it, may be too peppery for people. Bread and pickles included. Free and the best bread Homemade pickles, jalapeños and onions Plenty of seating
I wish I had a better experience at Cattleack but unfortunately I left feeling a bit disappointed, especially after having to wait for a very long time. Since they have very limited hours on the weekdays, I finally managed to visit with my fiance on a Thursday. We arrived at around 11:30am and ended up waiting about 40 minutes before we even made it inside. Once inside, there is more waiting in line until you finally get to the counter to order your food (this took us probably another 20 minutes or so). By the time we got to order, they were already out of a few items including the cornbread which was a side that I was very much looking forward to. So we ended up getting the brisket, original sausage, and burnt ends along with the hatch chili mac & cheese, potato salad, and Mexican street corn. Among the meats, the sausage and burnt ends were both great and I especially enjoyed the burnt ends and how tender each piece was. Unfortunately the brisket fell flat for me; it wasn't very tender at all and underwhelmed me compared to how amazing the brisket is at Hutchins. For the sides, I loved the hatch chili mac & cheese and thought the potato salad and street corn were pretty standard. Overall I don't know that I would come back, and I would much rather visit Hutchins which has way better opening hours!
下午一点到店，店内座无虚席、客流满满，需要排队等候许久，算得上达拉斯当地极具名气、人气超高的热门老店。 点了一份特色拼盘，里面包含香肠、猪肋排和牛腩。肉质软烂软糯，入口即化，口感十分绵软，但外皮吃起来偏咸还带着一丝酸味。原本期待值拉满，整体吃下来并没有达到预想中的惊艳感。 另外搭配了白菜和玉米配菜，意外发现白菜带着淡淡的酸口风味。
Service was good & friendly. This is the first time I got a bad batch but it's usually really good! Got there by 10:30 so only had a small wait. I don't know what this is but it's not burnt ends! Also, every other time I've been there they tell me that I can't get a burn and sandwich and today they said they would do it, which is also kind of funny. Hopefully it was just one bad day for them..
3 years ago
Delicious barbecue, to be honest I'm extremely picky when it comes to barbecue. Up to this point I thought Hutchins had number one spot hands-down however this spot is a close for first. I had the brisket. It was so delicious potato salad was good and the burnt ends were to die for. I would definitely come back here as soon as possible. read more
4 years ago
I visited Dallas and Texas in general for the first time last week. I looked up articles on places to go and this was one that cake up. I read about the lines and such so I figured to get there early to try to not wait too long. The line was long when I got there but not too bad. I waited maybe an hour in line but it was cold and windy so made it tough. I got in an wanted to try a few different things. I asked the a guy about a sampler and he suggested "the trinity". I got that and it was brisket, sausage and ribs with a root beer. The seating is picnic table style so kool. I thought the brisket was really good and what they're known for. The sausage was good but the ribs weren't. I'd suggest avoiding those all together. read more
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2 years ago
4 years ago
I've been on a search for a bbq spot that puts as much effort into their side selections & poultry as they do their beef and pork since I don't eat either of the latter. Did a random Yelp search for BBQ spots near me and this spot was amongst the highest rated when it comes to their turkey. I got a lb of turkey to take home, a turkey sandwich, apple broccoli salad and the grits. Pros- the turkey is insanely tender! You barely have to chew it. The apple broccoli salad was the unexpected star of the show for me. I got it almost as a dare to myself like, "This combo sounds weird enough to actually be decent." I could eat a bucket of it! Super delicious. Cons - I LOVE spicy food but the turkey and/or bbq sauce were a bit too spicy for me which surprised me because I can take major heat. The grits were also not very flavorful to me. Suggestions - I wish they had more of a variety for those of us who don't eat pork or beef. I don't recall seeing any chicken options on the menu which would've been nice. Overall, I'd go back for the apple broccoli salad. read more
1 year ago
Early Saturday morning in Dallas Texas! Doing the Texas Monthly "TOP50". Arrived @Cattleack Barbeque @8:45am on the 1st Saturday of May. Here early to participate in pits&punch(listen to pit master Todd share his knowledge on smoking some great brisket while drinking some Pineapple juice with rum). Upon arrival there was already 15-20 people lined up or sitting waiting for the door to open. At 9am the pit master Todd invites people to join him in the pit room and announces how those who join him will NOT lose their place in line. So, we followed Todd into the room of knowledge and got to stand in the room where the Magic happens. An employee comes around with shot cups of booze punch...fun early morning in Dallas, waiting for some great BBQ. After the pits & punch (around 9:40) we went back to our place in line. On this Saturday we got lucky as Cattleack opened around 10am as they announced ALL the food was ready!!! The entrance where you order is small so just a few people are allowed inside at a time, but no worries they are organized so ordering goes fast. Pro Tip: start looking at menu and planning your order so that your order will go fast and organized! You order your meats first, then sides, then pickles, onions etc. (everything is cut and served in front of you) so when you pay your food is handed to you. Now for the food, BRISKET(we got moist & lean) was tender with a beautiful smoke ring & flavor, tender and moist...oh so good and worth the early wake up. The SAUSAGE is also one of the best we ate while in Dallas (home made & delicious). The PORK ribs were tender and falling off the bone with a great color. It was "WHOLE HOG Saturday " so of course we got this delicious pork, which was seasoned with just the right amount of seasoning and favorable to the last bite. Burnt Ends, of course we got them and enjoyed them as they were tasty, like melt in your mouth butter. Beef Bologna, which was so good...get it as it is NOT your grandma's bologna this is smoked bologna like nothing I have tasted before, great taste with beautiful color. They say you eat first with your eyes and the food here is so beautiful and delicious. We sat inside but they also have covered tables outside. Go, early and enjoy the beautiful food and wonderful people at Cattleack BBQ. Pro Tip:FREE Lone Star beer at check out. Pro Tip: NO CASH read more
4 years ago
Opened in 2013 Cattleack Barbeque is part of a new generation in Texas Barbeque, the "trinity" still accounting for most of Todd and Misty David's sales but the owners' willingness to explore ideas like Pastrami Ribs and smoked Boudin responsible for long queues before opening. Supplanting Pecan Lodge as Dallas' top spot for Barbeque, a recent #6 ranking on Texas Monthly's Top 50 adding fuel to an already raging fire, lines begin to form at 9:30am Thursday and Friday with specials usually gone thirty minutes after the shop's 10:30am two-day-a-week opening. Showing respect for tradition through outside murals, Snow's Tootsie Tomanetz amongst others, it is once inside that Cattleack's dining room spreads wide with wooden picnic tables filled smoked Meats and smiling guests as country music plays overhead. Priced akin to other to top spots, though (legal) parking along Gamma Road can be hard to find, "musts" at Cattleack begin with Fatty Brisket, Pork Ribs and Housemade Sausages, the former made from Wagyu and well-balanced between smoke and seasoning while the Ribs are unparalleled from perfectly-rendered Fat to the ample bark outside. Satisfied with snappy Sausage and oozing Cheddar, but more impressed by Carolina-style Pulled Pork that feels like succulent sacrilege with each bite, Sides are basic but generous with special attention due for stick-a-spoon-up-straight Cheesy Grits. Not about to skip Dessert, Banana Pudding obligatory and better than many thanks to Parfait-style layering, the David's "Crack Cake" comes highly recommended and falls somewhere in between the Pie made famous by Christina Tosi and gooey Butter Cake straight out of St. Louis. read more
This spot's listed on the Dallas top 100 list by Dallas Observer, and after reading about the hype, I came by on an afternoon. Gotta say, the line was LONG - I ended up waiting about 1.5hr for the food, so just be prepared to wait even if you come close to opening (I came right at 10:30am). The interior is well laid out and feels smaller, but the ordering area leads into a more open area with tables for eating. Very easy to order and select what you want. Overall, this BBQ was spot on. I got the Texas Trinity Plate for $22 and got to try their brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. The brisket had melt-in-your-mouth type of texture and was so moist. BUT - I actually think I liked the pork ribs even MORE. Very tender, well cooked, and seasoned perfectly. Their sausage is made in house, though the skin was thicker than my preference. The sides are also to die for. Their Mac n cheese has a light but creamy cheese that's sooooo savory. The corn is also very spicy and has a great kick; loved it. Overall, I'd say it was worth the wait. There were even people in line who drove from out of town to give this spot a try! :O PROS: - great interior setup with lots of decor and an easy-to-order process - lots of meaty variety - meats are tender, moist, and absolutely delicious - sides are to die for (get the Mac n cheese!) - friendly service CONS: - wait can be a while (near 1.5hr) read more
2 years ago
Very delicious BBQ! This is the best bbq that I have had yet in Dallas. Excellent service, great customer service ! Highly recommend giving them a try you will not be disappointed. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I'm visiting TX for the first time and wanted to try some Texas bbq, I asked Texans but I didn't go with anyone's suggestions and I'm soooooo happy I didn't. The service here was great, I walked in clearly looking like an outsider, but wasn't treated like one. The esthetics were nice, lots of pictures on the walls, lots of seating and lots of people in there eating. The food, was exceptional. I tried the Jerk rib tips, so glad that I did, because theyvwere tender ans oh so much flavor, with a little spice. The apple-broccoli salad was very good (raw broccoli pieces, apples chunks, etc) thr brisket was tender, juicy and flavorful (no need for saice) and the burnt ends beans, just like everything else, very flavorful and full of meat and onions. When I come back to TX, I will definitely be coming back here. read more
7 years ago
Imagine that your friend asked you what you did Saturday morning and you said: "I got up early, drove for for about 30 minutes to a restaurant, stood in a line for more than 2 hours, just to eat BBQ." Hey, in most states and cities that would be considered insane, but this is Texas and we take our BBQ seriously. So that is what I did. This restaurant is now open the first Saturday of every month. Naively, I thought that maybe not that many people would know. In retrospect, that was a crazy thought. We arrived about 9:15 for a 10:30 opening and the line was already around the corner and down the side of a building. And that was before about 50 people cut in line in front, thereby doubling the line instantly. They obviously had a "sleeper cell" in line and then they came at the last minute and joined the line. Not cool. The restaurant has signs that say explicitly not to do that. I guess they can't read. Anyway, 2 hours and 20 minutes later, the food: Turkey: outstanding. 5 out of 5. Tender, moist, flavorful, and really really spicy due to pepper crust. I really liked it but it was almost too spicy for me. The highlight of my meal. Brisket: 4 out 5. I got the lean and maybe I should have gotten the moist. But I am afraid of too much fat and you just never know what you'll get. The brisket was smoky but was a bit dry. It was ok with sauce though. I told my friend that it was good but not outstanding. Original sausage: 3 out of 5. My sausage had a lot of "crunchy" bits in it, which I am guessing was bone or pieces of hard fat. Did not enjoy it and would not get it again. Cole slaw: 5 out of 5. Vinegar based. Loved it. Could eat it all day. Got a small and wished I had gotten a large size. Maybe next time. Mac n' cheese: 5 out 5. Creamy, flavorful, cheesy with hatch peppers. Again, I could eat more of that. Sauce: 5 out of 5. Not too spicy, not too sweet, just right. Loved it. Overall, I really enjoyed the food. I am giving the restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 stars because the experience of standing in a long line with people everywhere is not fun. At least IMO. read more
2 years ago
Simply put well worth the wait in line.. Your taste buds and tummy will so thank you when you get to sit down and enjoy the Best BBQ in all of the metro Dallas area.. It's all about the melt in your mouth brisket to the juicy hot links and let's not for get those sticky and fall apart ribs... and let's not forget about the sides we had the best hatch green Chile Mac and cheese!!!! Man es sit so good... oh and the collards were perfection... best of all was the street corn man my taste buds were in heaven... what else is there to say than if you in the area check it out because you will kiss out on some amazing and exceptional Old school true Texas BBQ read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
My friends got here before me and they waited for 45 minutes in line. They said it was actually a short waiting time.... oh well, seeing so many people happily waiting for their turn to eat here, the food must be great, aren't they? YES, INDEED! I swallowed down the ribs. Super soft and tenderly addicting. The burnt tips are delicious too. I love those soft bones. And what else? Their sweet coleslaw was a perfect complement to the BBQ meat. I didn't try anything else because I had a late breakfast... silly me! Please don't make the same mistake if you know in advance that you are going to eat at this BBQ Cadillac. (Cattleack). There is free water for everyone and self-service take home leftover that is conveniently available, so you could continue to satisfy your meat-loving palate at later time. Definitely a place to enjoy best and freshest BBQ meat in Dallas but you have to be prepared to wait in line for awhile. It's definitely worth every minute of the waiting time!!! "You have to try them yourself. Take my word for it, and you won't be disappointed. I promise. " - Me. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Our friends took us to this amazing spot and everything was delicious! We ordered probably 5lbs of barbeque and a bunch of sides. Loved the brisket and ribs, although just slightly on the salty side as personally I don't like food with too much salt. Get the mac and cheese, it was literally the best! The potato salad and street corn were also very flavorful. Lots of different spices and flavors here. Highly recommend going early cause there is a line before it even opened! read more
2 years ago
Food is good high quality wagyu meat the crack cake was good I don't recommend the banana pudding, long lines but they go fast, loud ambiance very western. read more
5 years ago
Came here for lunch on thurs. Place is located in a commercial business park. Street parking is plentiful, just read the signs to make sure you're ok to park. Environment: food is smoking in the back. We arrived about 10 mins before opening. There was already a line of 30+ people ahead of us. Took about 45 mins of waiting to get to the counter. Food: food is fantastic here. Everything is weighed by the pound. Brisket and beef rib is wagyu! Don't sauce them. The beef rib was the best, hands down. It's $28/lbs and averages 2 lbs. worth it imo. Don't forget the crack cake. It's amazing. Service: fast and efficient. Food is already baked. They are helpful at the counter and will recommend items to round out your meal. Overall, you will wait for this but it will be worth it in the end. Bill was about ~$70 for the plate. Don't skip this place and get the beef rib. read more
7 years ago
I have been here a few times. I would rate individually: Ribs 4 Brisket 4 Turkey 5 Sausage 3 Greens 1 Potato salad 1 Cheesy grits 2 Mac n Cheese 3 Banana pudding 4 When you spend $125, you don't expect others to eat it and say, "it's ok." I know there's a lot of buzz and there are some noteworthy meats being served up, but it's not a destination for me to go out of my way any longer. In Fort Worth, I would much rather hit Flores (I know he's exiting the business) where nothing disappoints. If I can't have Flores, then it's Heim. I'd come back to Cattleack on a [first] Saturday to try the whole hog. Other than that, I'm good. The wait in line just raises the expectation (and I've waited patiently at Franklin's and others.) I'm not feeling compelled to do that here again to just feel "ok". 3.5 stars. read more
Cattleack Barbeque- delicious!! #6 on the Texas Monthly BBQ list, should be higher on the list. The pics on the outside and inside of the restaurant show all the BBQ greats in Texas. The burnt ends were my absolute favorite!! I went in a Thursday and got there at 9:00AM and was number 3 in line. The doors open at 10. Cattleack even has foldable chairs set out for the first 20 people. You need to check out the place!!! read more
3 years ago
I've lived in Dallas for six years and I finally got around to making it to a first Saturday morning opportunity to enjoy what many have proclaimed to be the best BBQ in Texas. Better than Snow's. Better than Franklin's. I am here to tell you, it's definitely better than Snow's. Franklins..... mmmmm soooo close but not quite (for me) but definitely worthy of a debate. We arrived, camping chairs and beers in tow, around 8:30am on Oct 2nd. We were maybe 10th in line. First, major props to the painted murals of the pit masters of Texas painted on the side of building. I also want to say Pits and Punch is a very nice touch. Unfortunately due to covid we couldn't go walking down beside the pits. But we were served some nice fruity boozy drinks and the pit master was happy to answer any and all questions to us amateurs had about smoking meat. Let me tell you how I knew this place was gonna be great. They normally open at 10:30am. One of the employees comes out at 10:10am and says, guys everything's ready and we are gonna open early. Are you kidding me! Have you ever heard of such a thing. Foods ready let's eat! As a self-proclaimed barbecue aficionado, what I heard was: look the meat's ready and every second it's not being eaten is a second that it's getting cold and dying, no time to spare! And I appreciated that! By 10:30am, I was sitting at a table with my friends with a tray in front of me ready to tuck in. Let's get to it. Pork Belly Rib, just saying that out loud makes me hungry again, it was done impeccably. Sure there was some fat on it, it's pork belly, but the way they glazed the meat mmmmm took me all the way to Hawaii. That Whole Hog was a nice treat too. I mean we are in Texas right? I thought we saved Whole Hog for the Carolinas. Regardless, it was mild in taste and smoke but in a good way and very yummy and I was grateful for the opportunity to eat it. Plus it came with a homemade cracklin to boot. When it came to the burnt ends, I just want to say despite it being on the salty and over-sauced side for me, thank you for giving me REAL burnt ends and not cubed up brisket disguised as burnt ends. Put those in a taco and you got a real winner there! My pork spare ribs were big and meaty with a great bark and an incredible smoke ring. I'm starting to think Texas does ribs better than brisket. But not in this case, my fatty piece of brisket was phenom! It was a textural bomb in my mouth. If meat could be butter, it would be the brisket here! Let's not forget the jalapeño cheddar sausage, which was top 5 I ever had! Needless to say, get your butt over to Cattleack. Get there early. Enjoy it hot and fresh. Then go take a very very long nap. read more
3 years ago
You know. I have been on a quest to look for the best barbecue ever. I keep comparing everything to Corkscrew BBQ in Spring, TX. I've decided to stop and just enjoy every single restaurant and it own unique greatness! Cattleleack Barbecue had some great BBQ. I also feel like the experience as a whole earned this review five stars. Standing in line was cool, great conversations, they had chairs and canopy tents as well. Let's get to the customer service. I feel bad, I do not know her name, but the owner (wife) was SO KIND. She was very personable and when we didn't want a drink with our order (had waters in our purse) she offered a free beer as well. I don't drink but that was still very kind of her. The brisket was greasy and lacked flavor, nothing spectacular but the pork ribs, THOSE WERE amazing. The sides were the winners for me. They give you They also had a pulled pork jerk patty that was flavorful! It was a nice experience but I probably won't be back since I live out of town. Definitely worth a try! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Best BBQ I've ever had; but I'm from CA so that might not mean much to you. I haven't been to Frankin's yet. Slow Bone in Dallas is also on par with Cattleack, but I think Cattleack is marginally better. Brisket has more marbling and just melts in your mouth. Don't even need to use a knife since the brisket is so soft. I'm 6'4" and ~200lb. 0.75lb of fatty brisket is probably the best amount for me, along with maybe one side and a corn bread. Can get away with 1 pound if you are really hungry. Only 10 minute wait when I came in around 10:45am on a Thursday. read more
2 years ago
Just bought a Cadillac (Throw some D's on that *****!) - Rich Boy The name of the joint is a play on the word Cadillac, right? Cadillac is a division of the American automobile manufacturer General Motors (GM) that designs and builds luxury vehicles. - Wikipedia So, this joint designs and builds luxurious BBQ? Anyway, free beer! What? I said it. If there is a tip-over reason I am giving a BBQ joint 5 stars, then let it be because of the free beer at the register. It's like the cherry on top of a mountain of juicy, slow-cooked, high-quality, smoked meat. I rarely give out 5 stars unless it's like some impeccable 3-star Michelin joint, but I had to take off my proverbial hat to Cattleack Barbeque for their hospitality. Not only is the BBQ superb, the staff is professional and nice. While everything is probably good, notable items I had were: 1) Brisket 2) Beef Rib 3) Burnt Ends 4) Hatch Chile & Cheese Sausage Link 5) Wagyu Bologna Sausage Link (not always on the menu) 6) Mac & Cheese 7) Crack Cake (not as good as Crack Pie from Milk Bar) And like I said, free Lone Star beer at the register! Military discount also makes me a happy dude. Pro-tip regarding the line: They open at 10:30AM on Thursdays/Fridays and I would not arrive there past 10:00AM. I'm talking already parked and in line by 10:00AM. If not, you'll probably be stuck waiting outside and you risk the most important thing which is BBQ running out. In fact, I'd probably start waiting at 9:45AM if you have the time. If you start getting in line at 10:30AM, expect to get food at 11:30AM. If you arrive at noon, well, might as well not even go since you'll get your food like at 1:00PM or later and the good stuff might be gone. Basically, you have to be prepared on a weekday to get and eat an early lunch. read more
5 years ago
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5 years ago
The barbecue is good , the process to get it is frustrating. I signed up for their email because it let's you know specials and any time the line is low or if nothing is sold out. We arrived at noon 45 minutes prior to receiving a email that there was no line and nothing is sold out. By the time we got to the door all specials and a few regular items were sold out. The line takes forever because the order process is painfully inefficient. One person at a time talks to the meet guy. This is a 3-6 minute process. Then u talk to the sides guy. Which they also sell out of 1/2 the sides by noon. There is plenty of seating inside and out but with the wait being so long they are there was less then a handful of tables taken. The bbq is the saving grace of this place and worth the wait but not worth it if 30% of the items are a available. Pastrami brisket , pork steaks , turkey , burnt ends , bologna and beef ribs were sold out. Brisket was good , we were given 3 pieces 1 which was the end piece so not much fat. We also were not asked if we preferred fatty or lean. Sausage was not told there was 2 choices but figured out at home there was 2 different kinds given. Hot link was average but the cheese and Chile one was phenomenal with a nice snap and super juicy Whole hog pulled pork was average Pork ribs were excellent , meaty juicy 1/2 lb of ribs equals 2 but they are large. Coleslaw was the worse I have had Street corn was funky not like authentic street corn Brisket beans were sensational Asked for bread and was given 2 pieces for 2lbs of meat , $80 order We have crossed this off our list and look forward to trying some others bbq favorites in the dfw area read more
Must try it! Great place open only 4 days I can 1:30 and had short line The food was amazing! I tried the Brisket in 2 version- lean and fatty, the lean was much better to me. Took the pork ribs there very good also tried the sausage- was just OK For side I took the burnt and beans - it was delicious! read more
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13628 Gamma Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
North Dallas
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When is pastrami brisket on the menu?
The weekly specials are posted on their website. Pastrami brisket is a weekly special and you can see if it is available by checking the website that week.
What time do you usually sell out of stuff on a Saturday? I can't get there until 12:30 to 1pm
Oh my. Unfortunately I wouldn't bother. Anything you want might be gone by noon
Are you only open the first Saturday of the month or every Saturday?
1st Saturday
Can I pre-order for Saturday 9/3 for pickup?
Not on Saturday but you could on Friday
Do they take Apple pay?
I know they do not take cash only cards. They do have and iPad pay. Call them To be 100%
Are you able to preorder carry out on either Thursday or Friday?
Yes. Please see web site for all the details
How are you going to be closed on a Saturday though?
Don’t understand your question
Is the line for Saturday whole hog substantially longer than the normal Thu/Fri line of you get there when they open? Are they serving full menu on Saturday?
Yes to both. Overall, a significant longer line. The full menu is served.
Do they serve Beef Ribs and Burnt ends on the two days they are open? Or just the on Saturday they are open? And what time are they open Saturday's; Same times and Thursday's and Friday's?
They serve it every day they are open... Thurs/Friday for lunch and that first Saturday of the month. But it runs out fast!
Do they do catering? 50-60 people
Yes they do but you have to order two weeks in advance! Trust me too it is soooo worth it! :)
What day is generally less busy--Thursday or Friday? Are strollers allowed in line?
I took my stroller in and it was fine. We were there on a Thursday. Thankfully the line is inside so it's cool.
Is there a wait before the restaurant opens?
Yes. They open at 10:30am and people line up way before that. It could take 45 minutes to get thru the line once it opens depending on what time you arrive. Sometimes more than that. But it's so worth it.
Do you sell the rub that you use for your ribs,if not would you share the ingredients?
soon you will be able to purchase the rub
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