We were out shopping on Saturday afternoon 9/19/2020 and stopped at the Dollar Tree at Parker Road & Custer in Plano and saw this 6' guy wearing jean overalls & a baseball cap with a huge smoker hitched to the back of his pick-up truck. We went on into the store and when we finished shopping, we went up and inquired about what was in the smoker. He had brisket, ribs and chicken and the aroma smelled wonderful! We had the honor & pleasure of meeting Donald today, and we were so glad we took the chance to walk over and see what he was up to. Don with Dynamite BBQ was the highlight of our beautiful day and most of us could probably use a reason to smile during these uncertain times right now. COVID has been so detrimental to so many of our small businesses and we all need to do our part to help support them. Don is very upbeat and gave us a reason to smile and be thankful, as he is so generous, genuine, kind, funny, and welcomed us as if we have been lifelong friends. He gave us samples of the brisket and it was so tender, it melted in your mouth. We bought some chicken and ribs and they are AMAZING and with his generosity, our plate was overflowing. His portions are plentiful and his prices are very reasonable. We hope to see Don again next weekend 9/26/2020 in the Dollar Tree parking lot so we can buy more of what he is cooking up! He is truly a gift from God and we were definitely blessed to have found him. We can't say enough GREAT things about Don. He's a small business just trying to make a living, so we want to get his name out to everyone, so you too can go by and try some of the wonderful food Don is smoking. We're all about helping our small businesses. Give Dynamite BBQ a try and we guarantee you will NOT be disappointed!! Thank you again Don for your generosity and great BBQ!! It was a pleasure and honor to meet you and we will definitely be back to see you next weekend. Thank You, Kathi & Bernie read more

This week's special at Kroger was brisket for $1.88 lb. I met Donald Ford in front of the brisket bin. He was loading his cart up and I was attempting to pick out a brisket for smoking at home. What a wonderful guy! I didn't know that he was the Dynamite BBQ dude! (I didn't even know who the Dynamite BBQ dude was until I met him.) He helped me pick out the perfect brisket and then proceeded to explain to me the ins and outs of a brisket and then the best way to smoke it. The only thing he didn't share was his rub that he got from his dad. He told me to go visit him at his truck the next day at Custer and Parker. By the time I got off work and went out to see him, he was gone. I looked him up on Yelp and got his phone #. I called and he answered. Hallelujah! He had already closed up shop and had gone home. He remembered me from Kroger and gave me his home address as he still had cooked brisket to sell. I quickly turned my car around and headed to his home in Plano where he was waiting for me with his truck and smoker. He wouldn't let me buy any brisket before trying it. I was already sold on Donald as an amazing person, so I imagined his brisket was as good as his heart. Lordy! His brisket is amazing! My son told me later that God has a special place in heaven for the Dynamite BBQ man! Amen! Donald is very generous with his helpings. He makes it a point to show you the scale as he weighs out your order. Then he sneaks in a couple of more slabs of meat in the baggie. Wow! I highly recommend Dynamite BBQ for the amazing food and even more for the amazing man behind the food. This man makes the most amazing BBQ and will bless your heart with his love for people and good meat. Thank you Donald for waiting for us today! You are the man! You are the best! Dynamite! Yvonne, David and Ashton read more

I can't leave a review without telling it like a story - because this is about so much more than BBQ. When was a growing up in the Houston area back in the 70s, we used to stop off at pit-BBQ places here and there. It was always an adventure to me, meeting interesting people, bantering and cutttin' up, and tasting alllll kinds of different BBQ. That was something special - Even if we got a recipe and instructions, it was never the same at home. No matter how good a sit-down restaurant might be, somehow it's never quite the same either. It's not just the food, it's the whole experience that makes it unique. And somehow the best *people* end up doing this kind of gig, too. I hadn't realized how much I've missed all of that since I grew up and moved to Dallas and gave up trying to find really good BBQ anywhere around here unless I was gonna do it myself - and even then, I know magic when I taste it, but I don't have the chops to do it myself. But today, my kid said "Hey mom! Why are all those people standing around that truck?" I got a good whiff of smoked meat and said "Because they know where the good food is at, c'mon!" Sure enough... we stopped by Don's trailer and there it was - the banter, the camaraderie amongst all kinds of folks waiting in line, and that extra something-special that I remember from back then. I only had $20 cash on me today, but that got us *plenty* to go home with, and brightened our day besides :-D read more

Be a good Texan and listen to me. If you are reading this, put pants on and get in your car. Go down campbell road until you hit preston. No idea how to do that? Put kroger on your GPS but avoid that garbage. Look for a red tent that is smoking. If you cannot find it, follow your nose like toucan sam. I watched a woman almost get hit by a car TWICE to get to that sweet smell. Bring cash and throw it at the man in the cowboy hat. Get moist brisket. He will provide you a sample while you are waiting in line. His sample is huge. Get your food, find the nearest want-to-be millionaires' car to plop those to go boxes down and eat until you are sweating not only from the texas heat, but from the meat. Prepare yourself, his moist brisket might be the best in the DFW area. 40 dollars hooked me and my wife up with way more than we could eat in one sitting Stop reading, put pants on, go, use your darn blinker so I know you are changing lanes you crazy Tesla driving soccer moms. This man has skills. Don't give him 1 star because your lazy ass can't find him. I'm looking at you "Van D." -James read more

Was in town visiting a high school friend. We wanted some good bbq. Searched best bbq in area. Up popped Dynomite. Read the great reviews. Only 5 full stars bbq reviews and lots of them. I went to the old location and found out he moved. On the phone he told me to yell dynamite and he would respond with BOOM. So I did and he did. I felt like I was walking through a Costco getting samples. My brisket sample was bigger than meal portions in some places. Oh and how moist. His happy demeanor had us laughing and smiling. Ask for a pound your going to be surprised. We bought everything but the hotlines. And some were thrown in on top of all the free samples. We walked away with 2 or three more pounds than we paid for. We did buy a good amount. I told him to keep the change. He was hesitant. I told him we were almost full from the samples and he gave us much more than we paid for. He appreciated that. Great salesman and phenomenal cook. I can't wait to visit again. I still dream of the brisket and it's bark. Coming back to town in September. See you soon Dynomite. read more

I usually do not bother to take a few minutes out of my life write a review (just lazy) BUT the delicious taste of Dynamite BBQ has stopped me dead in my tracks to write my first Yelp review. Don (the coolest pit master in the cowboy hat), has ribs, smoked chicken, links and some of the tenderest brisket you will ever place in your mouth. He sells it by the pound or half bound and always seems to rounding up so you get a great portion for your buck!! Cash only!! I usually find the Dynamite BBQ truck every Saturday in the Kroger's parking lot off Campbell and Preston in Far North Dallas with a small crowd of people around the truck.....you would think they are giving away government cheese!! The BBQ is worth the wait! He does not rush anyone and always seems to be passing out samples! So bring a change of clothes to get freebie seconds!! I highly recommend ordering the moist brisket and his smoked chicken. I still need to try the ribs and links but next time I will. Thanks and happy eating!!! Gerardo - (Yelp newbie) read more

Howdy folks DYNAMITE BBQ here. FYI it's been a while several months since I've been out the covid has been hard for all of us and old Dynamite BBQ had to shut it down for safety of yourself and everyone else. But guess what Dynamite is fine up that pit and Dynamite is getting ready to go and Dynamite it's getting ready to spread that love that you know so well some of the best brisket that you've ever tasted some of the best ribs that you have ever tasted some of the best shicken that you have ever tasted and I'm going to blow your taste buds away with some Dynamite barbecue I do apologize for not being around because there were thousands of people that were looking for me I'm all right now I did not catch covid I just caught caution. So get ready for the DYNAMITE BARBECUE EXPERIENCE by getting your taste buds blown away and oh yeah don't forget about the boudin homemade that I make look for me starting next week at the corner of Parker and Custer in Plano Texas I love you all and REMEMBER WHEN YOU SAY DYNAMITE I SAY BOOM read more

When I first chanced upon Dynamite BBQ, I was taken aback! The smells of bellowing smoke in the air, the sizzling of meat on the grill, and a warm & friendly face was more than enough to draw me in. As I approached the mobile pit, the strong smells of chicken, ribs, and my favorite hot links caused my mouth to instantly salivate. I quickly ordered chicken and links for my husband and I. For someone who has never been a fan of BBQ and BBQ sauce, it goes without saying that this is the absolute best. The sauce--tangy and sweet and a hint of something I can't quite put my finger on. I guess it's the mystery that makes it all worth it. Along with the excellent taste of food, we enjoyed the company of THE pit master! Able to keep conversation while maintaining the skill to ensure the meat was cooked and prepared to prestige perfection every time. A hidden gem in a city, heck, a state known for their BBQ, we look forward to seeing that pit and that Dynamite truck every Sunday!!! read more

There are a lot of places to get BBQ in Dallas, including some of the top BBQ joints in Texas. But no one does smoked quarter chickens like this guy. Simply put: the best BBQ chicken I've had. He also offers ribs, brisket, and hot links, and they're all pretty solid. But it's his chicken that keeps me coming back. There aren't many things more disappointing than driving by the Kroger parking lot on a Saturday and NOT finding him there. On that note, my only mark against the guy (who is A GREAT guy) is that there's no way to know for certain whether he will be selling his BBQ on any given weekend. A Facebook page or other way to notify his customers of his whereabouts would be great. Important: you generally find him in the parking lot of Kroger on Campbell and Preston in Far North Dallas on Saturday afternoons, and then in the Shell station parking lot just up the road on Davenport on Sundays. read more

We went to the Dollar Store at Custer and Parker. Got out of the car and couldn't help but smell barbecue. We looked around but didn't see any businesses. We did our shopping and heading to the car we spotted smoke near the end of the parking lot nearest to Custer and we had to check it out. The cook was super nice and was most welcoming and entertaining. He gave us a sample of the brisket and it was delicious. We bought a pound of brisket and some links. As a bonus, he cut off the end of the brisket (my favorite part) and did not even weigh that piece. We couldn't wait to get home and chow down. All was delicious. If you see that smoke from the pit in a parking lot, you need to check it out. We will look for him again. We took the advice of the cook and didn't drink any cold water as he warned that the combination of BBQ and cold water might make your eyes heavy. Steve and Eva Gail read more

Dynamite BBQ is without a doubt the best my money has EVER purchased. I've never had ribs so tender and delicious. The brisket was the most flavorful and the sausage was out of this world!!!! Beyond that, Mr. Donald Ford, THE Barbecue man is friendly, fun, provides excellent service and will most certainly have you coming back for more. My 13 year old son caught a whiff of Mr. Ford's cooking as we were leaving from a haircut and was deadest on finding and sampling. I sure am happy he did because this is the best food we've eaten lately. If you are in the vicinity of Preston and Campbell in Dallas/Plano, be sure you check the Kroger parking lot for Mr. Ford's white truck and his smoker. You won't be disappointed!!!! You get more than you pay for so The price is more than right for Mr. Ford's BBQ. We will absolutely be returning. In fact we just might go again tomorrow!!! read more

This was crazy delicious barbecue. We were having a small family gathering and wanted some barbecue. Saw this on Yelp and gave them a call. I only needed a few pounds of brisket and sausage, but Don said it would be no problem to bring it to me. When he got to the house, my 4 year old nephew said the barbecue man was here - must have been the clothes. Don was very nice and had thrown in a little extra for us. His wonderful personality and willingness to deliver would have deserved 5 stars, but the barbecue sealed the deal. The sausage had the most amazing smoky flavor and the brisket was tender and delicious with plenty of the candied bits. Although the meat did not need it, the sauce was perfect. Did not overpower the meat flavor, but enhanced it. A wonderful experience and I now get these tasty barbecue sandwiches for the next several days. read more

Dynamite BBQ had setup a food truck outside of Jacob's Spirit in Murphy. I popped into Jacob's to grab some wine on the way to have a potluck dinner at family members house. The wonderful scent of the meat caught my nose as I was walking out the door. I couldn't pass up the smell and Donald was so friendly, I walked over to say hi and check out the menu and couldn't resist buying a rack of ribs. Figured it would be a great addition to the potluck dinner! As hard as it was to resist on the drive there, we managed to get the ribs on the table, but they didn't last very long there! Everyone devoured them, even our uncle, the "smoked meat expert" - and he raves about them. There is a selection of individual meats (ribs, chicken, and brisket) as well as family size. Be sure to bring cash though, no debit, credit or Apple TV accepted! read more

I was looking for some great BBQ. Had enough of Lockharts, Hard 8, Hutchin's and Rudy's... they all started to taste the same. Then I found Dynamite BBQ! Wow! Sooo moist, sooo flavorful, smoked to perfection! I ordered the ribs and they were the best I ever ate; I also bought some Brisket - melts in your mouth and what a crust! I saw the hot links and had to get those too. I don't know where Donnie gets those links but they are great! The chicken was spectacular! Moist and not dry and the seasoning was perfect. Donnie, you are the man! I don't know why i took so long to find you but I will be a regular for now on. Oh yeah, Donnie works in the parking lot on his grill / smoker but his deal is far cleaner than a lot of restaurants I've seen; he prides himself on cleanliness. Topnotch BBQ, you can't go wrong (unless you do not go)! read more

I've been around bbq a long time and it's rare these days to find Good Quality bbq. His meats are prime cuts and ALWAYS smoked to perfection! So good, that I wanted my mother to taste it. So instead of bringing her a sample, heck, I just asked Donald would he smoke me a Whole brisket... That's right, I wanted tge whole thang!!! Lol. And with no hesitation, he gave me a few good pointers on how to pick a good brisket- I went and picked it out and took it to him. The next day it was ready. This brisket will be the talk of the table for Mother's Day. Dont sleep on him. You can tell he puts his heart into his craft. I've pretty much sampled everything from the homade sausage and budain, ribs, chicken and of course the brisket is MIGHTY FINE! Thank you Mr. Ford. #DynamiteIsTheBest #MakeYouWannaSlapYaMama read more

I'm gonna tell you straight up before you continue to read this review. GET YOU SOME. I've had several BBQ, from friends, restaurants, and place that claim to be the best in Texas, but none of those guys got anything on Donnie! He is such a sweet and wonderful guy with a big heart. Today, we caught him just in time at the Kroger parking lot on Preston and Campbell. My wife and I got a pound of each side the amazing brisket. The moist side just melts in your mouth, perfect amount of flavor explosion. No BBQ sauce needed. Definitely worth the price! And I can tell y'all about the chicken too but I'm gonna go put down the rest of that bomb BBQ. Amazing food, amazing service, and an amazing person. This is more than a just try it BBQ, this is a return for more BBQ! read more

Don is a throw back to when you bought BBQ and they did not use a scale to measure it to the exact ounce. Plus, he has a great attitude even in the 100 degree plus temperatures. I have seen him several times at the Kroger at Preston and Campbell. I figured it was a private group that hired him. I finally went up to his truck and talked to him. Realizing I did not want to cook, I picked up some of his BBQ. Even at the end of the day, it was great. Tasty and not dry. He is the type of person I like doing business with. The serving size is great as well as the price. He will even give some samples to try before you buy. There are not many places that will do that if any. If you need anything else... Kroger is right there. read more

If there were 5 more stars, that's what I would rate this. My friend and I were on the way home yesterday and we live in the Custer/Parker/Spring Creek area, and she suddenly shouted "there he is" as she quickly pulled into the carpark where he was. It smelled heavenly as anyone who loves bbq knows. The smoke gets into your eyes, hair and clothes and it was a HOT DAY. But if you want THE BEST BARBEQUE ever you gotta sweat for it. He gives out tasting morsels of heavenly smoky meat as you wait in line. He also gives a little extra and doesnt charge you for it. Best customer service ever and he's also such a nice man. Give him a try and you will be hooked and never have any other barbeque again. The best!!!! read more

Running errands today, popped by dollar tree, getting out of the truck and could smell this awesome bbq smell. Best advertising in the world is filling the air with such a treat. Scanned the parking lot and neighborhood to see this truck and smoker going on the edge. After errands, swing over as I wasn't leaving with getting me some of that. Fantastic food, some of the best I have enjoyed in my 50 years. Even a nicer gentleman running the stand. On a Saturday, I highly recommend swinging by the the corner of Parker and Custer and giving it a try. Going to head back over there another weekend here soon, shoot the breeze for a bit and grab another plate. Family loved the food. read more