Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. Arrived at Dayne's Craft Barbecue early on a Friday as husband and I wanted to eat a couple of the kolaches and then wait for the BBQ. The kolaches are fresh, delicious and some of the best we have ever eaten. They have a nice large parking area. You walk inside are greeted by a smiling employee. We ordered, ate and talked to several people that work and run this great Barbecue place. While waiting to order BBQ one of the employees was walking around giving out a few free breakfast tacos! Wow, what a treat. When we finally ordered our food we got food to eat there and food to bring back home. Let me just say that is the sign of great BBQ if it's good on site to eat and good when you warm it up at home. Dayne's BBQ was and is some of the best we have had yet. We had the Trinity platter, the bacon brisket, broccoli grape salad and flamin hot street corn. The Trinity came with moist smoke ring brisket along with pork ribs and JALAPENO HAVARTI sausage. I highly recommend you make the drive to Dayne's Craft Barbecue read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Husband with signage - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

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Might be the best bbq I have ever had and I am 54 years old! It was myself, my wife and our 30 year old son and we had the platter that was $95. We took a lot of food home. This easily could have fed 1-2 more people. Brisket would just melt in your mouth. All of the meats were outstanding. My favorite side was the Mac and cheese but wife loved the street corn. Overall, I cannot rank it high enough. 5 out of 5 easy!!! read more

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Finally made it out to Dayne's Craft BBQ in Aledo, and it was absolutely worth the trip. Craft is the key word here--every detail feels intentional and expertly executed. We ordered the Trinity Platter ( 1/2 lb brisket, ribs, and one sausage link), then added the brisket bacon and sides: the famed Frito Pie Beans and red potato salad. Let's start with the meats--outstanding. Excellent cuts, smoked to perfection, beautifully rendered fat, and rubs that hit just right without overpowering the meat. Every bite was deeply satisfying. The ribs were tender and nearly melted off the bone, and the brisket bacon is something truly special--hands down better than any burnt ends or pork belly I've had elsewhere. The craftsmanship really shines in the sides. The Frito Pie Beans may be my new favorite BBQ side anywhere: rich pinto beans topped with melted cheese, chili Fritos, a drizzle of sour cream--and the magic touch--candied jalapeños that bring the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and heat. Absolute knockout. The red potato salad is another win. Potato salad can be hit or miss at BBQ joints, but this one is a definite hit--well-cooked potatoes, fresh dill, great texture, and just the right amount of mayo. Sauces aren't usually the focus in Texas BBQ, but their golden sauce deserves a mention. It's a unique yellow curry and vinegar blend that complements the meats beautifully without stealing the spotlight. The Texas beef sausage was fantastic--served on soft brioche that soaks up all those smoky juices. Add the red pickled onions and house-made pickles and it's perfection. Beyond the food, the experience is top-notch. Friendly staff, a smart order-to-table system, and hospitality that matches the level of care put into the food. Dayne's Craft BBQ is something special--a true Texas gem. Bravo. read more

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Dayne's has now become a staple in Aledo. Starting as a food truck I'm glad they found a home here. Their barbecue is obviously well-known and loved. But their desserts and sides are also not to be missed. Sometimes barbecue places have great barbecue but lack on the things that make them unique. Dayne's has a good mix of great barbecue, good sides, and monthly specials to keep you coming back. Glad to live near this go to. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Bacon brisket taco - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

One of the best barbecue places we've ever tried. Thank you for a great barbecue. I'll definitely be visiting you soon. Another one for the record book! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - No fooling around - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

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This was my first time going to Dayne"s. I kept hearing about it and reading the BBQ rankings. It did not disappoint. The building itself is rustic and just screams BBQ. The cashier took his time explaining what they were know for and so did the other patrons in line. The OG burger was amazing and one of the best burgers I've had in the metroplex. The brisket was right up there with Franklin's. They had 3 different types of sausage and a great mustard based bbq sauce that went well with the turkey and pork. I will be back to try the beef ribs! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - OG burger, Brisket, Turkey, Pork Ribs, Bologna, sausage, potatoe salad and Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

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Decided to come here for lunch around 3:30 PM on a Saturday. I was surprised that it wasn't too busy and happy that the food hadn't run out. Ordered the burgers and brisket, and it was delicious. I'll have to come back to try the other items. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Good bbq, the brisket was tender and tasty. I wasn't a fan of the sausage. The Mac and cheese tasted delicious but I'm not sure why restaurants feel the need to put bread crumbs on Mac and cheese. read more

I am going to try to be positive... its gonna be tough. Service issues... 1) 30 minute line that should have been a 10 minute line. Slow due to no urgency by the staff. 2) my food arrived at the table by the waiter so late that my table was done eating. The manager offered to refund my money but I refused. I explained the issue and I let it go. Food wise... very good but I was annoyed and over it by the time my food came. read more

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While we were in Fort Worth for a karate event, my family who loves me took me out to eat. On the ride there, they kept saying how I might not like it. They were scared they hyped it up too much. When I hear people talk like this, it worries me. My cousin said it was state ranked...etc etc. I was like wow. This place turned into a classic disappointment. Let me state this. If an establishment has to offer gimmick food for sides, there is a problem. The broccoli grape salad was recommended so much, I thought I would be having the nectar of the Gods. Nope. It was just cold, I mean not temperature. It lacked seasoning. This is coleslaws less spicy, and equally unexciting and unnecessary side that doesn't need to exist. Think the cold broccoli salad at chicken salad chic, maybe worse. It doesn't get much better. At the best places, like burnt bean, snows, franklins, and heck even coopers, the brisket comes with this wonderful bark. It's a bark that is peppery and almost too salty but it works. This brisket had neither it, nor was it tender. The jalapeño cheese sausage was not spicy, and actually felt like the ratios were off. You know grainy. The sides felt more like carnival food. A truly GREAT place lets the meat talk, and has great classic sides! We did semi like the street corn. The pulled pork was ok. The turkey was actually our favorite item! Wow was it good. The rib was tough. We did appreciate the different sauces. If it's wasn't for heavy's in Hondo, I would say this would've been the biggest bbq disappointment ever. It's also pricey. I don't know who votes on the top bbq places if it's true that it's top ten in state. I would take coopers over this place any day. It's doesn't even belong in the same breath as burnt bean, snows, frankins...I don't recommend it. For us Fort Worth was a colossal disappointment for food. We stayed for almost a week and we didn't like any of it except one sushi place. We had to find a random hole in the wall bbq place on our way out to find a decent one. It only gets a two because I didn't pay. I can't in good conscience recommend the place. read more

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The Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ List takes you to places you can't even pronounce, and while on a trek to Dallas, I made an intentional stop in Aledo, Texas, to try Dayne's Craft Barbecue. This was my first trek to Dallas since May, and since I was locked in on my Texas Monthly passport, I knew I had to stop at one of the heavy hitters before attending a wedding with my girlfriend. Outside, Dayne's has plenty of space, with grass lots available if worse came to worst. For arriving at 11:40 am, there was still plenty of parking. There was a train track right next door, so if you're coming from I-20, be warned of the tracks. There was a small line, which is expected for a top 10 BBQ joint on a Friday. There was only one cashier, probably to help filter the people eating and the people waiting to get their food because it was pretty filled inside. The cashier was extremely welcoming and helped us decide what sausage link to get, with this week's black pepper brat special being an easy pick for him. Having been driving from Austin on an empty stomach, I was pretty hungry, but all things considered, it only took about 30 minutes from getting in line to getting my food. It's pretty efficient, and we immediately got a table after ordering. Yes The server was even more welcoming than the cashier as he brought us our food. He explained everything about the restaurant, from their traditional red BBQ sauce to their special Carolina gold sauce that had a Texas twist to it. Everything looked incredible on the tray, and I'll share my thoughts on everything. Brisket: I ordered a fatty piece of their brisket, and it was heavenly. The Carolina gold sauce definitely added extra flavor, but the brisket was already super flavorful and almost melted in my mouth. Black Pepper Brat: Their weekly special brat for 10/3 was easily one of the best sausages I've had on this journey so far. It was almost Cajun-like with its pepper base, but the sausage itself was super flavorful and juicy. I'm the most impressed by this. Pork Ribs: Not my favorite ribs from this journey, but they fall off the bone and are very well seasoned. They were a little too smoky for my liking, but my girlfriend seemed to really enjoy them. Apple Slaw: I've had many slaws in my life but have never been huge on it until I had Dayne's apple slaw. It's the right mix of crispness from cabbage to the juiciness of an apple. I'm super pleased with this. Frito Pie Beans: These beans were compact. Some beans can be a little juicy, but these Frito Pie beans topped with Fritos, crema, and jalapeños were so incredible and were destroyed by the two of us. Flamin' Hot Street Corn: This is the second BBQ joint I've been to that added Flamin' Hot Cheeto dust to a side, and I can say that it pairs better with this corn than with macaroni. I demolished it on my own with no help from my girlfriend. I hope she was okay with the one bite she had. My fault. Dayne's is one of those barbecue restaurants that feel integral to the city. Though tourists like myself might come through for their stamps and to try a high-ranking joint, the typical patrons are Aledo residents eating at their hometown BBQ joint, and the love that Dayne and company put into this makes me jealous of the almost 6.7k residents who can swing by almost any day of the week. I sent a picture of my tray to my dad, and his response shows how lucky I am to be at Dayne's: "You suck and I hate you." RIYL: Visiting cities you would never visit otherwise read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Tray - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Best: OG Burger and the side of broccoli and grape salad. Can skip: bacon brisket They open early! When we arrived around 10:30 AM on a Saturday, there were no parking spots along the entire first row (there are other parking spaces farther away). The line was only a few people out of the door, so we were inside ~10 minute after arriving but it took about 35 minutes in the inside line before we were able to order. The surprising part was that it took an additional 25 minutes before our food was finally ready (total time waited = 60 minutes). There were no seats inside after we ordered, but people were sitting down waiting on food. Even though they have devices on the tables to keep away flies, there are still lots of flies landing all over your tray of food. They have all the typical meats and sides along with a few fun choices. The fried bologna melt was a fun one, but ultimately not that interesting. The OG burger is a must. The sides were decent. The meat was good. The brisket is pretty salty. The bacon brisket is basically all fat. The pork ribs were very good. The pulled pork was some of the best pulled pork I've had. The turkey was lovely (and made such good turkey leftovers to eat as a cold cut the next day). Overall, good food if you're willing to wait in line and at the table an hour and drive outside of the city to Aledo. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - tray of variety - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

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In Arlington for a concert with my teen daughter, I knew I had to get some stamps on my Texas Monthly BBQ passport. Aledo was not too far east, so I planned that as our stop after commuting from Houston. My daughter seemed apprehensive claiming she really wasn't a huge fan of bbq. And as we came in, we saw that pork belly lumpia was a special but now unavailable. She asked me to order. So I did. A smoked bologna melt. Brisket. Broccoli and grape salad. Hot Cheetos street corn. And a cocktail from their convenient and cozy bar. From the moment she took her first bite of the bologna melt, Dayne's made my daughter a believer. She loved everything!!! She said it was worth drive and wanted to come back again. Dayne's, thank you for a terrific experience. She was right. Absolutely worth the drive. read more

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I've been a fan of Dayne's since they were a food truck serving amazing BBQ in Fort Worth. Now I drive over an hour from Anna to Aledo to get my fix! My favorite item on the menu is the OG Burger. Everything about this burger just hits all the right notes on your taste buds. Fresh meat, greasy cheese and all the fixings pressed between a sesame bun make it one of my favorite burgers of all time. And trust when I say I've had my share of burgers across the country. However, you can't go wrong with your traditional BBQ plate either. Their brisket and Beefy Texan sausage are also a must in my household. We also enjoy the beans, sans the frito pie part (picky kid!), Mac n cheese, and their desserts always hit. Overall, you can't go wrong. My kids even love their grilled cheese sandos! If you're in Aledo, I'm jealous you live so close. And if you're not, make the drive. You will thank me later! Pro Tips: Grab a drink (in my case a DP or cold beer!) from the bar in the back to enjoy while you wait if there is a long line. Also, I was told they make OG burgers everyday now and have upped the quantity, so they rarely sell out. ENJOY! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Lobby - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Everything was delicious! Def one of the best mac and cheeses I've ever had. Loved all the smoked meats, don't sleep on the turkey.

A friend and his son were driving across country to move from CA to VA and wanted to come visit us because we hadn't seen them since my husband and I moved to TX two years ago. Our friend hadn't been to TX before either so we thought we could make his short stay as Texan as possible so we took them to the #7 ranked BBQ according to Texas magazine -- Dayne's Craft BBQ. We got there a little after opening on a Sunday. There was a line, but it wasn't going out of the door. My friend's son was hoping for breakfast burritos, but they weren't serving any that day. So we ordered a Trinity Platter which consisted of 1/2 lb brisket, ribs, and 1 sausage link and 2 small sides (we chose Mac & cheese and the Fritos pie beans) We ordered an extra 1/2 lb of brisket and 1/2 lb of pulled pork. Then we searched for a table. Thankfully there were some tables outside under the covered patio, underneath an electric fan. It was hot, but not too hot (for TX). For our visitors, it was quite hot because they were coming from San Diego. Anyway, the food got there and it was absolutely beautiful, but also very delicious. I especially loved the sausage. It was their sausage of the week, a mix of berry and gouda. The combination of the sweet and savory and cheesy was a flavor explosion. I actually still think about it and it's almost a week later. As a Filipino, I love that their Friday special is smoked pork belly lumpia. I have yet to try that. Overall, wonderful food, great service. The lady in the front was so sweet to my friend's son. Would definitely come back! I can definitely see why they made it in the top ten best bbq in the great state of Texas! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - From the upper left to right: Ribs on a bed of two Texas toasts, pulled pork, berry & gouda sausage, mac & cheese, brisket, frito pie beans - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

What can I say - there's a reason Dayne's is #7 on the Texas Monthly BBQ list. So good! Everyone is super friendly, and the food is insanely good! read more

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Wow - another great meal from Dayne's! We had to be in the area for an appointment and while we've had some of the food from Dayne's, my wife had never been "to" Dayne's. So today was the day. We arrive at about 11:45 on a Wednesday. The lot was nearly full and there was a decent line inside. As we got to the front door, Dayne and Ashley were sitting on a waiting bench outside on the front porch. Some entity was there taking their picture and later interviewing them and their staff. We got in line. It took about 10 minutes to make it to the ordering register. We ordered: - The Trinity Platter (with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Grape Salad as sides) - Bourbon Banana Pudding dessert x 2 (to go) The food took about 10 minutes to prepare and was brought to our table. The server just followed the sound of the beep from the pager and called out my name. The food was great. - Pork Ribs: We especially enjoyed the pork ribs. So tender and flavorful. - Brisket: The brisket was equally good. - Sausage Link: I wasn't sure which of the 3 sausage choices to order as my wife had left the line to get seating, so I went the safe route and got the Texas Beef sausage. I really wanted the Havarti / Jalepno. Oh well - next time. The sausage was good. Definitely had a beefy flavor to it. - Mac and Cheese: Really nice Mac and Cheese. - Broccoli and Grape Salad: This was good, but surprising. Everything but the grapes are finely chopped, as in food processes chopped. Then the grapes were halved and folded in. Tasty - just different. - Bourbon Banana Pudding: Haven't eaten it yet as it's for dessert tonight. Next time, we'll likely get the Trinity Platter again and get the Frito Beans and Potato Salad as our sides and probably the Havarti Jalapeno sausage or similar, depending on what's on the menu that day. read more

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So it's GREAT that they open early BUT, they don't start their Q til 1030. So that was kind of a bummer. Since that was the case...kinda glad I was a little behind on getting there. Got there about 920a, thought guess I'll wait, maybe get to go, eat on road and while waiting in line for Goldee's. Ended up ordering the brisket burrito, good breakfast burrito, but wasn't what I was there for. I ended up eating the burrito and waiting til 1030 for them to start the lunch Q. Brisket shreds easily and has a good smoke to it and a good smoke ring like Q is supposed to. Ribs by itself are D-licious!!! Good evenly spread rub, fall off the bone meat. The apple coleslaw is amazing..super refreshing...I like the apple in it. Best coleslaw so far..almost same as KFC, and sorry to say that's my fav, so if you like KFC, you'll like theirs. Potato salad is good.. The people here are super friendly and seems like almost all Q spots are the friendliest...need to pass that love to other retailers read more

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Great food. Super delicious meats cooked to perfection. Our favorite is brisket and pulled pork but have tried the rest and it's all great. Sides are very imaginative spin on many favorites. We love the beans and spicy corn but also head turn at the Cole slaw with crisp apples! It's order first then sweet people bring your food on trays. Simple wonderful family fine place for Sunday brunch read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - This has a name. Can't recall ! It was enough for six people to pig out - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Barbecue Glory = Dayne's. Today's lunch search led us to Aledo, 20-30min SW of Fort Worth. How did we just find it?! You wait in a quick line to order, fill your tea/soda (or grab a beer/cocktail from the tiny bar), find a table, & your food is brought to you by the nicest staff. Meats by 1/4lb (brisket, turkey, bologna, brats, etc.), burgers, Q sandwiches... so much AND all so good. Sides are modern takes on slaw, potato salad, street corn, but the mac n cheese is something religious!!!!! Definitely worth a visit, but arrive hungry ;-) read more

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People are super nice and the food was great. It was my first time, coworker suggested the fried bologna melt. You've got to try it! You won't be disappointed the guy delivering the food was super nice, brought a smile to our face. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Fried bologna melt and apple coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Okay...I'll start by saying the food was good, not great, but the experience was horrible. Their website, google and every other website showed they opened at 7am. We tried to find out more information; what time to show up, is it full menu or select items, how long is the line at 8am, etc. We showed up around 7:45 on a Saturday. 1 person in front of us, we think we hit the jackpot. Get to the order station and my wife asks if everything on the chalkboard was gone, the cashier stated, "no, that's our list from yesterday." we also learned that at 7:45am on a Saturday that they only have BBQ Tacos and Burritos...the full menu was not available until later. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN GOOD TO PUT ON YOUR FRICKIN' WEBSITE!!! the website didn't even show tacos or burritos as an option. we were upset but decided to at least try a couple tacos, ordered a brisket taco, sausage taco and a barbacoa taco. the cashier stated they're out of barbacoa...yet it WASN'T on the chalkboard, but items from the previous day were. DO BETTER. food came, the brisket was good, cheese was cold and not melted at all. the tortilla was the worst tortilla in the history of soft tacos. it seemed like it was meant to be a fresh flour tortilla but cooked about 25% of the way. it was tough and doughy, NOT SOFT & FLUFFY. the sausage taco was a disappointment. it wasn't BBQ sausage links chopped up, it was breakfast sausage...NOWHERE did any sign mention this. I'm ordering a sausage taco at a bbq place and get breakfast sausage, not linked sausage...just be aware of you want to try the sausage taco. overall, bad experience...but the food wasn't horrible. we want to come back when they have a full menu and hope they make the additions to the menu about breakfast only before 11am and that the sausage taco is breakfast sausage, not link sausage. read more

Great barbecue! Good burgers. Casual atmosphere. Have not been able to get a baked potato. They always sell out early.

The location was cool the food was really good not my favorite of all the bbq places I've been. (Snow, interstellar, Goldie's, pecan lodge, meat anywhere, saltlick, terry black) all around but the bacon brisket was unique to find here and the taste was spectacular. They have a great menu and I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. Service was great very friendly. Didn't try the burger, but was told that's what they do best. Next time. Great spot with good bbq for sure. read more

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TOP TIER BBQ! Highlights: the best banana pudding ever and great meats. The Meats: The pulled pork has a perfectly seasoned rub that allows you to taste the spice and the smoke. Complete with a superior fat to meat ratio, this BBQ is perfectly juicy and bursting with flavor. The brisket bologna was so good. Sides: Mac and cheese is creamy with perfectly crunchy bread crumbs that add a very nice texture. Sauces: The red sauce is a go to for the pulled pork with a nice mild, somewhat sweet flavor. The mustard based sauce had a beautifully complex flavor that is like a Carolina mustard BBQ shaking hands with a German mustard. Dessert: the bourbon banana pudding was the best banana pudding I've ever had. It's a salted caramel drizzle on top with some butterscotch morsels in the middle and thick, creamy pudding on a base layer of Nila wafers. Service: super quick, very friendly cashier, and clean restaurant with outdoor seating. Very worth the drive from Fort Worth or Dallas. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Bourbon banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

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The best BBQ hands down!!! We got the biggest plate for the 4 of us and left with lots of leftovers. There were 2 kinds of sausages. That was my least favorite of everything I ate. The brisket had a good bark on it as well as a ring. The flavor was great. The meat was moist. The cuts were good. The smoked turkey was moist. Had a good smoke flavor and it was plenty. The ribs were amazing. I don't know what they did but they were amazing. Did I say the ribs were amazing because they were amazing. The pulled pork had good flavor and moist. The sides were great. We had them all! I never had beans with Fritos but it worked! Broccoli salad with grapes were nice refreshing side. Mac n cheese was very cheesy. Red potato salad, good. Corn with hot Cheetos crushed on top had a nice kick. Apple coleslaw was great. We did have to wait about 45 minutes but there was a nice breeze. read more

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That line allllllmost got me. 45 minutes standing in line, both inside and out, but thankfully we survived it and were lucky enough to grab a booth. Food came quickly as BBQ always thankfully does. We got the Trinity (3 meat w 2 sides), added side of burnt ends and turkey with 2 other sides. This let us enjoy the beans, coleslaw, mac and potato salad. Came out to about $90. Every bite was phenomenal. Seriously best BBQ and sides I have had in a very long time. I'm not sure I will brave that line again anytime soon but glad we did it today. read more

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Food was delish! The place is super cute, my favorite was the flaming hot corn!!! They sold out of ribs so we had pulled pork instead but it was very good! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Trinity sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Behold, fellow carnivores and smoke-chasers: the meaty pilgrimage has officially begun. I kicked off my Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Tour with a belly brimming with anticipation, a fresh stamp-ready passport in one hand, and a custom t-shirt on my chest that screamed "50 Reasons I'm Not a Vegetarian." Reason #1 now proudly smeared in brisket juice. Destination One: Dayne's Craft Barbecue. From the moment I stepped up to the weathered wood facade of this sacred meat chapel, I could smell the holy trinity of Texas BBQ salvation: brisket, ribs, and sausage. No frills. No fluff. Just smoke signals to your soul. Inside, rustic charm meets BBQ grit. There's a giant metal cow logo looming like the guardian of the goods. A saloon slinging beers and brisket-fueled cocktails. And a mounted beast on the wall rockin' a patriotic top hat like he's Uncle Sam's meat-loving cousin. This place didn't whisper BBQ vibes, it hollered 'em through a megaphone made from mesquite. Simone, my BBQ spirit guide for the day, greeted me with a smile and a stamp. I ordered like I was drafting the All-Smoke Hall of Fame. I sat down, passport stamped, t-shirt inked, stomach growling like a smoker at dawn. Then they delivered the tray. Folks, this wasn't lunch. This was an altar of barbecue devotion. I sampled everything: pure research, of course, before boxing up the rest to bring home and eat lunch with my wife, the Side Dish Sage of our household. The verdict? The brisket was a smoked miracle, tender enough to make a grown man weep into his red butcher paper. The sausage had that jalapeño pop and creamy Havarti melt that made me nod like I'd just heard Willie Nelson sing. Ribs? Fall-off-the-bone like they were late for church. The turkey had a peppery bark and smoky depth that'd win over any dark meat loyalist. Sides? Oh yes. The loaded red potato salad was creamy with a crispy kick. The flamin' hot street corn was truly flamin', like Fourth-of-July-fireworks-in-your-mouth hot. The crisp apple slaw was a crunchy, tart palate cleanser. The broccoli grape salad was sweet, nutty, and fancy enough to wear boots and a bow tie. And dessert? You know I didn't leave that rodeo unwrangled. My wife called dibs on the banana pudding faster than I could say, 'Wait, that was for sharing!' I didn't argue. As for the Funky Monkey, I don't know who named it, but I'd give that monkey a medal. This meal had no weak link. Not even close. Before I left, I snuck a peek through the window where the magic happens. The staff put in a call and introduced me to Alex, the pitmaster himself, in his smoky domain. With pride, he gave me a behind-the-scenes tour of the pit room, a wonderland of iron, fire, and flavor. Those pits? They're not machines. They're instruments, and Alex is playing symphonies in smoke. TL;DR: Brisket tender enough to make a grown man cry. Sausage that kicks like a jalapeño roundhouse. Sides that could run for office. Dayne's isn't a BBQ stop--it's a BBQ destination. And with my t-shirt now stamped and stained, I'm one bite closer to smoked meat immortality. BBQ Passport Stamp #1: Complete. 49 more to go. Pray for my belt. read more

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Our fun bbq trail commences! This spot made Texas Monthly BBQ so had to check them out before the masses came out. Our crew of 9 got there an hour and half before open, and we were the only ones there. So no need to get there early, seemed like the crowd showed up about 20 minutes before open FYI. We loved the grassy, open area so the kiddos can run around, and lots of shaded area when the sun came out. So being the first ones there, we ended up being around 10th in line because everybody parked and went straight for that door. No qualms at all, line went quickly! Do know if you're going to dine in, seated is extremely limited, I'm talking 6 tables indoors. There is minimal patio seating as well. Plenty of space on the grass and can do picnic style!! Okay onto the meats!! Brisket was juicy and tender, the ribs were top notch, the bologna was just...everything. I'm a beef rib lady so always gotta try one, and I've yet to meet one that wasn't worth the price. It was perfect!! My friends enjoyed the Turkey and my son loved the OG burger. It was smashed and greasy with all the crispy bits. The sides are what definitely sets the place apart. The eloté corn is fire, apple coleslaw is refreshing, but everybody raved over the frito pies. I only got a small bite before it was demolished!! This place is definitely a gem with decent prices and amazing 'cue!! read more

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Look I'm not going to say anything that hasn't been said a million times. This place is phenomenal food. Walked in on a Saturday and the place was packed. Even with all the people there we managed to get service quickly with a smile and had a very little wait on the food. We still managed to get a nice down home feel to the place. The brisket is hands down the best brisket in the DFW area. It had great pull and amazing flavor. The ribs were incredibly good too and meat almost fell off the bone. The Apple Slaw and the Mac and Cheese were so good and made a great balance of the meat. The OG Burger was a good burger for a smash burger (I'm not a fan of smash burgers but objectively this was good). The dessert was a banana pudding and pretty much a chocolate pudding also. Both were solid. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Trinity platter with OG Burger and two desserts - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

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This was my first trip to Aledo since they moved out of Fort Worth! I picked the perfect day and time. It was Wednesday around 1:30! I ordered as soon as I walked in and got prepared for my meal! I ordered the OG Burger, probably the best in DFW !! Top 3 for sure! I got the Bean Frito Pie for a side . The burger was juicy and delicious and I finished all of the beans as well. I washed it down with a Topo-Chico but they have plenty of other beverage options including beer and cocktails! They also now serve breakfast which is awesome including in-house bacon Get to Dayne's ASAP read more

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Shut the front door!!! Texas Monthly got it wrong. Way wrong. I mean #7 top spot in the state is pretty good. Glad to see they got some recognition. But it's #1 in my book. Sliced Brisket and Pork Ribs? Enough said. Congrats Ashley and Dayne and entire team. Just one suggestion. Can you please make an area just for us locals to enjoy your food and not battle with half the world to eat here? Good problem to have! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

The food could not have been better, and the host could not have been more kind to me and my daughter on our "out west" road trip! The sides were great (mac & cheese, frito pie beans), the point brisket so tender, spare ribs perfect, sausage=awesome, and that bourbon banana pudding--really, really good!! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Trinity Plate + Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

I was not impressed. When we got there the menu was very limited and what we ate from what we had to choose from was not impressive. The seating was very crowded and I was on crutches which made it difficult to get into a seat and comfy. read more

This was some of the best brisket we've had! Highly recommend! I had the beans Fritos pie and it was really good too! read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Trinity platter. - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas

Bad day for Daynes. Nowhere on their website do they mention serving breakfast or that they start serving lunch at 10:30. We drove for over an hour to get here today (Saturday) to be limited to tacos, burritos and fruit kolaches. The tortillas were terrible. Seemed stale or not cooked properly. Very hard to chew through. I had the brisket, which was good, but couldnt get past the soggy egg and tortilla to appreciate it. Had to smother it in bbq sauce...which is a crime. Got here at 8am and they said they were out of barbacoa...so that limited the taco meat options. Also...the sausage taco... it isn't sausage link. It's ground sausage. What??? No onions, pickles or jalapenos were available to put on our brisket. What a disappointment. We ordered 3 tacos and 1 koloache, it was $25. NOT WORTH IT. read more

Dayne's Craft BBQ It's my birthday so I said let's go try this place we saw on TikTok. Dayne's is about an hour from where we live but that's normal for us as we make that drive to our regular BBQ spots. We ordered the Trinity Platter. It comes with a 1/2 pound of brisket, ribs, and sausage. We also added another 1/2 pound of lean brisket and the jalapeño sausage. Atmosphere was small town country store with a seating area inside and out. Service was fast and customer service was friendly. The Brisket Definitely get the fatty or moist. More flavor and juicy. The lean, was a little dry but still tender. Definitely used sauced on the lean but fatty is where it's at. The Sausage Sausage was the awesome. Probably the best on the platter. Seasoned well. The jalapeño havarti sausage was on point. Really good. The Ribs They were ok but just didn't do it for me. Not enough seasoning. Didn't really get the smoke I'm use too nor the sweet glaze finish. Felt they were over cooked as they didn't hold up to the bite test. The Sides The mac n cheese was simple. Add a little black pepper and it reminds you of Luby's mac n cheese with breadcrumbs but it was missing the creaminess. The Frito Pie beans are a must. It's like ranch style beans met bbq beans and brought chili cheese Fritos in for a wild night. The Dessert The Banana Bourbon pudding was good. Makes me want to try the chocolate lasagna pudding. Definitely hit the after meal sweet tooth. Overall, good visit! read more

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Was in Aldeo for business and my buddy wanted to grad some barbecue for lunch and said he knew of a place. Food was spot on and the meats were tender and juicy. My fave was the turkey breast and jalapeño sausage link. And the Mac n Cheese was spot on. The waitstaff makes you feel welcome and they are very friendly. They take the time to ask if you are a first timer and if so they will explain the lay of the land so you know where everything is at to enjoy your meal. This place has that good ole local vibe which sets the perfect vibe while enjoying your meal. read more

Dayne's Craft Barbecue - Lunch! First timer so I will let you know in the review - Barbeque Near Me - Aledo, Texas