Hank is one of the nicest gentleman I have met when I first came to Indy. I've been free cleaning…read morehis business throughout the years and it's always delicious. My favorite is the smoked corn beef and I usually get the loaded baked potato with the brisket, which is amazing. They are very supportive of the neighborhood and they remember you when you come by. I would tell anyone to try them out. It's a cute little pick up spot no place to eat, but you can get to go orders pretty quickly love both of them. Their desserts are good too.

Hank's is a timeless Indianapolis institution. Hank's has always been good. Anytime I fly into Indy…read morewith enough time to reach Hank's before they close, that is a great travel day. Friendly helpful people. Great smells as you wait for your order. Fair even inexpensive pricing. And most important, BBQ done right. Don't forget to tip, and remember to get desert.

I did little exploring and came across this Bbq truck! Wow!! He is putting down in there. I pulled…read moreup to the truck with a few cars already there. Ordered a Full rack of ribs! Yes the whole rack we took home for dinner and let me tell you....Texas Boy is the Truth those ribs were so juicy and flavorful all at the same dang time!!! These took me back to Grandmas cooking. Well at least my grandma use to throw down. Thank you for being a Great Pit Master. It's worth the hype!

Amazing food!! 10/10 recommend the brisket. Great service & was ready quick. Thank you:)))read more

Service! Wellcome people…read moreGreat food! Reasonable price!! Try their collards,sweet Potato pie!!

Been coming here for years. It is a staple in Indy for ribs, and BBQ in general. My go-to orders…read moreare the rib tips and the pig feet. You can order the meat only or get a dinner that includes 2 sides and your choice of bread (white, wheat, or cornbread). They provide very generous portion sizes. The rib tips are the best that I have had in Indy thus far. They are tender and the seasoning they use is delicious. You could eat them without any sauce. However, the sauce is what takes it over the top for me. They offer sweet, medium, hot, or they will mix the sauces for you. The hot has a pretty good kick as a warning if you are sensitive to spice. I recently tried the Bar B Q bun, which is essentially a pulled pork sandwich. The pork is finely shredded and the sauce is poured on top of the pork. It's almost a fork and knife sandwich, as the bottom bun gets soaked in the sauce. Their sides have definitely reduced in quality over the years. I recently tried the mac and cheese and greens. As a note, they only have greens Friday - Sunday and they often times run out on Sunday if you do not get there early. The mac and cheese was dry and had little flavor. The greens, which used to be my favorite in the city, reminded me of cooked spinach and weren't seasoned. The service remains great. With the amount of people waiting while I was there, they were friendly and efficient. I wanted to order chess pie and there were not any readily available behind the counter. They told me they had some coming out of the oven in the kitchen if I was willing to wait and they brought it over once done. It is carry-out only, so be prepared to take it elsewhere to eat. You can call ahead to place your order as well.

Smokey Blue is a newcomer to downtown Indy's Statehouse Market, a weekly market occurring each…read moreThursday during Summer and early Fall at the Indiana Government Center. Smokey Blue, as you can probably guess, is a BBQ food truck with a menu that includes sandwiches (chicken, brisket, hot honey chicken, and pulled pork. The BBQ is Texas Style. They also offer So-Cal Burritos (I don't recall these being on the menu today, though I'll also admit I wasn't looking for them). Each sandwich offers a side and I also received a slice of corn bread. I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken comes with either regular or spicy sauce. I opted for regular, however, in the future would probably go for spicy. Because of a work meeting during lunch, I hit the market early during the 10:30am-1:30pm hours. This isn't my favorite thing to do as trucks are typically still getting set up and meals can feel either rushed or incomplete. This was kind of true here as fries were not yet ready and with several people waiting it seemed a bit rushed. The nicely seasoned fries were good, however, they stuck together a bit. The people are very friendly here. There's an obvious desire to connect with customers. It also appears to be faith-based/inspired as there's a Scripture on the food truck. Smokey Blue also offers loaded fries, loaded mac, wings, and pork nachos. Like most food trucks, I do think some of the items are sporadically available. You can also get bottled water and soft drinks in can (Coke Products). I did also see one dessert on the menu - Smoked Apples with Brown Sugar, drizzled with Dulce de Leche and a delightful crumble on top on top of our own Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. I did not see them today, however, I'll likely try them in the future. I have a feeling this was somewhat hindered by my arriving early. This was a very solid 4-star, however, I can't quite get myself to go 5-star. Service was great, food was good, and prices were consistent with most food trucks. I will definitely return, however, I'll likely wait for them to get a bit more settled and not try to do lunch at 10:45am. Smokey Blue also offers catering and will appear at special events. Lots to love here - I look forward to returning in the future and hopefully forking over that fifth star!

My wife Stephanie and I were blown away; by our middle daughter and her whole family notifying us…read morethat they were traveling 1&1/2 hour and sleepover because Smokey Blue Food Truck was going to be near us. We all had a great time at the Fishers Spark Fishers Celebrations on June 27 2025 and the first thing we got when we got there was amazing Smokey Blue from the loving Smokey Blue team lead by Craig Boyer.

Best ribs in Indy. The fatty brisket had killer flavor. 5 stars for the food. This place is…read morehard to find but well worth a visit.

I hate writing this because about a year ago Trax BBQ had some of the best brisket around. Back…read morethen the brisket was moist, flavorful, and you could actually request fatty or lean cuts. The fatty brisket especially was incredible. Tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly didn't even need sauce. This recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. Apparently you can't request fatty or lean anymore, and the brisket I received was so dry it literally crumbled apart like beef sawdust. There was basically zero fat left on it, which also meant very little flavor. For the first time ever, the sauce wasn't optional... it was rescue equipment. The ribs were okay, but even they weren't what they used to be. They used to have that perfect fall-off-the-bone texture, and now they were just kind of there. Not terrible, just disappointing compared to how good this place once was. I'm not trying to trash Trax because I know how great they can be. That's actually what makes this frustrating. It feels like the brisket went from "Texas smokehouse masterpiece" to "beef jerky with a college degree."

The FOOD, the VIBE, EXCELLENT. Had the pulled pork sandwich with corn bread and mac n cheese…read more Definitely my new go-to BBQ place in the south side.

I ordered from Porkopolis to celebrate Juneteenth, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The…read moreribs and burnt ends were incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely spectacular. We especially loved the white cheddar mac and cheese--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Every dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. I will definitely be ordering from Porkopolis again soon! Carl

Even before you walk inside of this little hole in the wall, you can smell the intense aroma of the…read morehickory. I wish I could send smells through Yelp. The dining room is not fancy inside. Only five tables, which were filled with bbq lovers. Fortunately, a table opened up while we were waiting. The clerk was salt-of-the-earth friendly and hustled to keep tables clean. Pulled pork plate with baked cabbage and honey coleslaw. The baked cabbage and coleslaw were delicious. The sides are made fresh in-house. The portion of pork is huge. They put 1/2 pound of pork on each plate. I took more than half home for later. The plate comes with 2 pieces of Texas toast if you want to make a sandwich. Four types of house made sauce are on each table. Habanero bourbon sauce is spicy, sweet and was my favorite of their four sauces. I normally love Carolina sauce, but their Carolina sauce tasted overly mustard to me. Parking is tight, especially on Fridays at lunch. There is a bench to eat outside if you have your dog or just want to be outside.

My Hoosier BBQ tour continues as off I-74 in Lizton, you find this hole in the wall which normally…read morehave the best BBQ. Parking is limited so you might have to park next door. Seating is also tight but there is room in the back and tables outside. Order at the counter and wait for your number to be called for your meal. You can also see the pit with the meat cooking. There are plenty of options though there is no true 2 meat plate. That's ok because I made it work. I went with the spare ribs meal and then took the Chuck Norris home to my wife. The ribs were tasty but they gave my jaw a workout, which I do not like. The Chuck Norris though was an impressive sandwich. It came on Texas Toast with pulled pork, brisket, fried egg, bacon, onion, and Pimento cheese. The brisket or pulled pork would be what I would go to next time. For my sides, I had beans, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. All were phenomenal but potato salad was the best! It was a mustard base whipped style. The beans were the pinto beans/ranch style with tomatoes and a vinegar taste. The mac and cheese was creamy with goldfish on top. There are 4 sauces and all were phenomenal. I wish I could take all of them home!. You have the tomato bases in a mild, zesty flavor and a spicy, habanero flavor. There is also Carolina Mustard and Bama white. I think I loved the mild the most. There is fresh-brewed sweet tea which is hard to come by in Indiana but this Bama Boy would love it to be more sweeter. It was a step above water. The Chuck Norris, sauces, and sides make Rusty Silo easily a 4-star. If the spare ribs were easier to chew, a 5-star from this guy would have been given.

This is a new food truck and they operate in a couple of locations on the east and west side of…read moreIndy. The owners are very personable and entertaining. Their menu changes daily but they smoke everything on their grill. I ordered rib tips and vegetable succotash (smoked on the grill). The meat was very well seasoned and the tips were minus the bones (gristle) They offer both turkey and pork so you can enjoy the taste of the meat. The sauce is on the bottom and tastes homemade. You can get it hot or mild. While you're waiting on your food the owners let you know you're more than a customer- you're family. Thus living up to their namesake: The cookout! You have to follow them on Facebook to know when and where they'll be......