Oh smokey, meaty gods of unctuous morsels, thank you for Mr. Dave and his BBQ. I will lend this tasty BBQ to a cross between Texas and KC BBQ. The ribs are done very well with a good amount of smoke put on them; even if the ends lacked some juiciness the flavor made more than up for them being a bit tough. The spicy sausage I also ordered only to find out after sampling some from my box (awaiting coworkers) is made IN HOUSE with Mr. Dave's recipe!! Spicy juicy and extremely tasty! The sauce appears and from the taste lends itself to a thicker, ketchup and molasses based sauce with some kick and a solid shot of black pepper. I liked it quite a bit and even dipped the dryer rib portions in. This is where I think when I heat these up I will baste on some sauce and hit them in the broiler to put some wet / glaze into them. We all enjoyed our selections and I've been told by coworkers the potato salad is spot on, but the greens were flat. All in all not enough to take a point. It's BBQ, not a side factory. ;) read more

Dave's BBQ - Ribs for dinner! - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is the real deal!!!!! The food is absolutely delicious! My man and I enjoy the flavor of REAL smoke and this is as good as it gets. If you don't believe me go find out for yourself. I promise that you won't be disappointed! (Licking my fingers!) read more

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Man, I thought this place was pretty legit! Seems family owned and run. I guess they do way more take out business as this place is teeny tiny. You walk in the door, there are benches along the wall, and 3 tables. A stand up cooler for their soft drinks, and a window to order. That's it. The walls are adorned with photos, awards, and letters all talking about the greatness my tummy should be expecting. Good enough for me, I'm sold. A friend of mine has been raving about this place. We took the drive over the weekend, and I was pretty happy we did. We both got bbq combos, mine with spicy sausage and the chopped pork, his with the spicy sausage and chopped beef. We originally ordered cabbage and potato salad for sides, but they were out of cabbage, so I got cole slaw and he got mac and cheese. For a bbq joint, the food took a while to come out. But good things come to those who wait. Due to the small area, I literally had a lady waiting for her food, sit as close to me as if we were sharing a bus seat, and I felt semi bad opening up my to go box of goodness. meh, she'll get her own soon enough. Sides: Potato salad definitely had a home made appeal to it. It was mustard variety, but different. I dug it. Cole slaw had an odd key lime colored hue. It was weird looking, but tasted ok. Mac and cheese was my least favorite. The noodles were dry, and not a lot of cheesey ness. The meat came sitting on top of each other with bbq sauce poured on top in the main compartment of the box. The sauce was tasty, with a spicy kick. Add that to my spicy sausage, and I may have had a bead or two of sweat happening. I'm always up for a sweat induced meal though. Pleasure through pain. My pork was good, but fatty. Painfully obvious fat blobs were present. The meat was more chopped than pulled pork would be. The chopped beef was pretty good, but I only got a tiny sample. He gobbled it up in a hurry. Our meal also came with 2 slices of white bread, that were in the box. That resulted in a tad soggy, with sauce smeared bread. Next time, I'll have to remember to ask for my sauce on the side. There was actually a ton of food in that box, so for 8.50 I thought it was a deal. I definitely want to go back for some ribs, or a baked potato loaded with bbq goodness. Meat wise, it kicks Sonny's, Spring Creek, and Dickie's in the nuts. And then laughs about it. read more

Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I can't really add much to what the previous reviewers have commented on. I've been coming here for a few months now and really like it a lot!! I'm giving Dave's a solid 4 stars!! I would love to give them 5 stars but some very minor personal preferences prevent me from granting the 5th such as: 1) Unless you ask for sauce on the side, all of your meat will be soaked in sauce. I personally like to taste the meat and not so much the sauce. 2) No pulled pork only chopped or sliced. Even though the pork at Dave's is excellent... I miss the texture and flavor of pulled smoked pork shoulder. 3) Maybe other wood smoke varieties.... hickory, pecan, apple wood etc.etc. 4) A few times now my order was incorrect... beans instead of mac 'n cheese, pork chop instead of chopped pork.... no sauce at all when I asked for it on the side... like twice! As I said before.. these are just my personal preferences and in no way derive from how good this place is already just as it is! A few minor tweaks here and there and this place is a 5 star in my book. But until then.. a solid 4 stars for great tasing BBQ! read more

Dave's BBQ - Dave's BBQ menu - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I would have to say that I was not impressed with the food. It lacked seasoning and the meat was slightly too dry for my liking. I ordered chicken/chopped beef with sweet potatoes and green beans. I liked the sweet potatoes more than I liked the main course itself. The sauce did not have a distinctive flavor profile and it was not a standout for me. The service when u ordered was better than the food. I like the bar-b-q self serve bar at the Whole Foods way better. "Can I regurgitate the food and ask for a refund?" Basically, I will not be back. read more

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Chopped beef comes in chunks rather than chopped but decent flavor. Baked beans & sauce are sweet (hubby loves the sweet). AVOID greens (they are terrible), & cabbage (equally as bad). I love veggies & will usually force myself to eat them even when they're bad. Visit #1 & #2 I forced their veggies down for the sake of having a green veggie. The sides got progressively worse. By 3rd visit I couldn't do it. Sign says homemade desserts; LIES! Well at least concerning the banana pudding. It was literally instant banana pudding. (smh) Lastly service & wait times suck. But not as bad as their side items. LOL! read more

The prices and the location are great...it's very close to the highway, so you can pop in and get your order, and head home with no issues! I like the fact that a grill was right out front, filling the air with the smell of good bbq! The potatoe salad left me a bit confused though; I'd never had potatoe salad with the texture of mashed potatoes...weird! However, the meat was very tasty and the service was good, so I'll be back for more. read more

Let me start off by saying I'm sooooooooo indecisive it takes me forever to order!! I went with the stuffed baked potato chopped beef awesome I ordered a side of greens they where ok. We went around 4 on a Sunday no mac and cheese no ribs no regular sausage. The spicy sausage was hot but the after taste was amazing, which is made in house. The bbq sausage was sweet and tangy the way I like (thick). I ordered a peach cobbler and didn't get it. That where also out of cake. I tried a sample of the chicken while I was there it was juicy good taste. read more

Dave's BBQ - Chopped beef baked potato sauce on the side no sour cream - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Excellent pizza. Excellent service! Friendly staff! Great price for pizza and fun!

Best loaded baked potato!!! You can call in and just pick it up, prices are great, and their bbq sauce is perfect!! read more

Dave's BBQ - Loaded baked potato with chopped beef - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Was in town for a conference and the uber driver said I must go here for the loaded potato! Since I was on the way to pick up a rental car, first stop was to this gem of a place. I pulled up to see the kind of crowd this place drew in. Well to my surprise a very diverse flow of traffic supported the BBQ. If you are like me and always want what each city you visit has to offer go here. I got my food to go. read more

Dave's BBQ - Two meat: beef and chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Oh my goodness!!! My experience started with the great customer service I recvd when I called in my order. I ordered the 3 meat baked potato with turkey, chopped beef, and links. My only disappointment was I couldn't shovel it in my face fast enuf. I have a new potatoe spot!! read more

Dave's BBQ - 3 meat potato with turkey, chopped beef, and links. I didn't finish. I was disappointed in myself - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Dave's is now Bubba's and this is the best BBQ that I've had in the 10 years that I've been in Dallas.

My husband and I met up with my brother and sister-in-law in Arlington for the weekend, and since this was my in-laws' first time in Texas, we wanted to find some good BBQ for them. Maybe it was because we got there on Sunday soon after they opened, but this wasn't the BBQ showing I was hoping for. I ordered the turkey sandwich with sauce on the side; the turkey was moist and well seasoned, the bun was lightly buttered and delicious, and the sauce (which wasn't really needed) was flavorful. My sister-in-law tried the chopped beef sandwich--at the cashier's recommendation--and also enjoyed her meal. The problem was with my husband's and brother-in-law's orders. They both ordered the rib sandwich and weren't aware that the bones. were. still. in. Bones in ribs on a plate? Fine. But bones in ribs nestled between two very soggy pieces of bread? Confusing. The guys ended up having deconstructed rib sandwiches, and although they said the meat was good, it was frustrating to have to take the meat off the bones themselves. Since this place does seem more geared towards take-out orders, as other reviewers have mentioned, it means that they don't have things like wet wipes, plates, etc. because people don't stay to eat in. It also means that you're on your own if you order a soda (canned) and find that the can top is filthy and you have to ask for either a cup or something to wipe the top off with. Overall, the food was fine, but not the best BBQ I've ever had. For what we paid, we were let down. However, I could see having a better catering experience or stopping here to pick up dinner when I don't want to cook; it's just not a great place for a sit-down lunch experience. read more

BBQ is delicious!!! I love the spicy sausage. Never disappoints. I will definitely come again and again and again read more

Dave's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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It's re opened for business and couldn't be better. Got the stuff potato and dang.....

Don't waste your time!!! This place was an absolute mess.... First of all it's very small, no room for sitting. It was hot as hell in there while we waited for our food. The lady had to tell the cashier to turn the air back on. It was our first time there and the cashier acted as if she didnt want to help us in explaining the menu. We ordered a chopped beef sandwich with 2 sides, potato salad and Mac n cheese , which taste terrible , the potatoe salad was not seasoned and had no egg added. The Mac & cheese had no flavor just a lot of velveeta. the wait for this was 25 minutes, so not worth it. The bun was hard like they never warmed it up. Definitely not worth my 10 dollars. I would not recommend. read more

loaded mash potatoes with chicken and sausage. this is all you need to know. oh yeah the ribs too. read more

So I have been here a few times now and actually think the food is relatively tasty. That being said the awful customer service/attitudes made me never want to come back. read more

Good BBQ. It was solid with a good taste. They were a little lean on portions. I guess that's strategic. So order extra.

Small take out place for BBQ, this not a sit down restaurant it is pure take out. The food is amazing, and the service is even better. Been here twice and each time both me and my girlfriend loved what we ordered. They go the extra mile to please the customer and it shows. read more

Yum!! So delicious! The lady who helped us order was super nice and helpful and I think it was some of the best bbq I've ever had!

Ate here for the first time last week. Wow! We didn't know what we have been missing! This place is definitely a keeper. Delicious ribs that literally melt in your mouth, they are so tender and juicy; tasty chicken and great sausage. My husband had a GIANT baked potato as his side; I tried the cabbage--okay, nothing special--and sweet potatoes--yum: so sweet you don't need dessert. This place is not fancy: three small tables and some benches/pews for people waiting for takeout, a drink cooler and a window for ordering. The cashier was friendly and businesslike, but the food was a little slow cloming out especially since we were the only customers there when we ordered. But the food is worth waiting for! Delicious--and the servings were so generous that we had enough left over to take home for dinner We will definitely be back (my mouth is watering just thinking of those ribs!) It's well worth a try if you are nearby! read more

Wow. I've had a lot of BBQ, and this is some of the best I have ever tasted. I could probably live at Dave's (but I bet they'd get sick of me fast). I now live nearby and they're going to see a lot of me, I guarantee it. Anyway, if you want some excellent Q, check out Dave's. You won't be disappointed. read more

I am a true yelper I usually base my opinion on going to restaurants off my fellow yelpers..soo. . This place um I think is decent price wise the links taste alright..Although the employees were very pleasant and patience. I ordered the brisket and sweet potatoes. The brisket was average good enough to go back when I'm in the area. .but the sweet potatoes were definitely out the can they were watery and had a ton of sugar in them I would not recommend anyone ordering that. . Absolute the worse I had ever seen. But I would go back and try some of there other meats. The smokers there were pretty awesome I'm sure the other meat is good. 3 stars for the customer service that alone makes me want to return. read more

I got a sliced beef sandwich. It tasted like it was made of cat. The coleslaw was equally nasty. I saw that the place had good ratings. However, I sincerely disagree. Also, there is a sign on the door warning you that you must pull up your saggy pants. So, that must be a common problem. I'll eat elsewhere, thank you. read more

I've been eating at Daves before he had this location! I recommend everything good smoked taste, good amount of food for your money. Could use more seating but it's a must try. read more

This was are first-time at Dave's Bar-B-Que the food is supper good! The staff was very friendly. Make sure u leave room for dessert. The Peach cobbler is excellent!. read more

I have dined at Dave's several times and it's been kinda hit or miss. Sometimes the ribs are amazing and other times they are fatty and tough. The sausage here is always good but the spicy is a bit to hot for me so I stick to the regular sausage. The chopped beef sandwich is pretty decent. Over all good bbq, if you catch them on the right day and time. The free samples are a nice touch. read more

The smoker is smoking away in the parking lot. Great small hole in the wall place, Kinda in the bad part of town but keep the windows up and haul ass. This is where mac and cheese is considered a vegetable. read more

Really good BBQ. The lack of yelp reviews do not reflect the business that this place does (at least at lunch when I visited). Line out the door - mostly take out customers. They provide a few samples when you order which is a nice touch. I had ribs and brisket and both were very flavorful and cooked right. Sides of greens (awesome as these are not on many menus) and mac and cheese (ordinary at best). Is this a BBQ place that you would go out of your way to get to? Probably not but if you are in the area, this place is definitely worth a stop. Real BBQ (cooked with smoke), very reasonable prices, and the line out the door. You can't go wrong with this place. read more

Brisket, sausage and ribs were delicious!!!! Collard greens, Mac and cheese and cole slaw yummy too!!! We're really picky about our BBQ too, so this is a must stop if in the area. Will absolutely be back!!! read more

I've been to Dave's several times. The dining area is small and is more for waiting for take-out orders, which is normally been between 10 and 20 minutes. If I based my rating on their chopped beef baked potato only, I'd give them 5 stars easily. The chicken, turkey and the sauce are all also very good, but the ribs, links, mac n cheese, and baked beans leave a lot to be desired. read more

I think the food is edible, it's not bad at all, but it's not great either. The ribs and chopped beef usually taste boiled then smoked to me... I tried a loaded potato and the plastic fork couldn't pick up the food so I used a real one and still had a hard time as the potato was not fully cooked. I felt obligated to give it two stars because I keep going back cause it so close to my house and the staff is always nice. read more

Dave's BBQ - Loaded baked potato with chopped beef - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I decided to try their food after reading some good and not so god reviews. I actually regretted going there. I ordered the 3 combo meat of chicken beaf and ribs. It was tasteless, had no flavor whatsoever. It was like eating raw meat. It was a total waste of money to me., I will be trying out somewhere else. read more

We ordered a family meal with ribs, chicken, brisket and sausage. It came with 2 sides which we chose Mac n cheese and greens.. Every item was bland and the meat doesn't taste like it ever touched the grill. It had no season at all. If you want good bbq in this area go to Odoms or Smokey Joes. read more

The posted hours mean nothing to this restaurant because they never honor them. You never know if or when they will be open. I've gone to this place several times in broad daylight and they were closed. read more

They are back open and the owner Dave is back. The BBQ is the bomb once again. They had fell off before they closed. But the Owner is back cooking. The best BBQ in town. read more

I've been eating Dave's food for almost 4 years now. All the way back when he used to pull his pit behind his truck and set up in Arlington. Everything I have tried I liked especially the spicy sausage. Which is my most fav. I do wish they had more seating and fried cabbage. I've never had my order wrong. Plus when I asked him for a biz card the first time he handed be a rib. How can you not like that. read more

I visited Dave's BBQ a couple of weeks ago and I was VERY impressed with their loaded baked potato! You could hardly go to a bbq place and purchase a baked potato with two meats for the price that they have it for. This place would of gotten 5 stars but it's only getting three for the simple fact that we have been there a couple of other times and they have been closed. We have gone at times where they were suppose to be open but they have not. It is unfortunate because this place is really good but nobody knows what's going on so its a bit inconvenient. Please let us consumers know exactly what's going on. read more