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    Franks Holy Smoke BBQ

    4.2 (211 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Krystle M.

    The Ribs are 10/10! Absolutely will be back for them! The Brisket was 6/10 due to having way too much fat on it and it lacked seasoning. The loaded baked potato with pulled pork was a 6/10 due to lack of seasoning as well. We absolutely will be back for the ribs! The service was 10/10 as well! They were very welcoming and helpful!

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    Britt B.

    Absolutely fantastic Small little place in Ovilla Ordered the loaded Potatoe and was delicious Ordered a pound of sliced brisket for later ...pulled it out of the fridge at midnight and dipped in barbeque sauce !! Wowowow

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    Great BBQ brisket was juicy and had good flavor. Sides were amazing barbecue sauce has 2 flavor habanero or regular and both were very good The place feels like your grandmas house and gives it that small town charm. Service was great and helpful *Only serve bottle drinks or sweet/unsweetened tea

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    Tamicko M.

    Food was really good! Staff were very friendly. Portions were great. We split the stuffed potato and each had a sandwich. Brisket is what briskets supposed to be! Ambiance gives a family bbq vibe, homey. Will go back!

    Hank P.

    Maybe it was just a bad day. But this was a very disappointing visit. The smokey smell walking in the door was fantastic. Went downhill from there. We tried to order a couple of things from their menu and the guy behind the counter said they don't have those anymore. They should update their menus. When we sat down we noticed the table was dirty, with little balls of dust all over it. I looked up and the ceiling was dirty. It had spots of mold and dust and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. I got brisket and hot links with green beans and Mac and cheese. The brisket had a nice looking bark but no flavor whatsoever, and it was extremely overcooked. Fell apart the second I touched it. The green beans must be from a can and they had no seasoning either. And the mac and cheese was the weirdest mac I've ever had - it almost tasted sour. The hot link was the saving grace. My wife had chopped brisket and it was also pretty flavorless. She liked her potato salad and cole slaw ok, but it definitely wasn't five star. Then the kicker - they have a sign pointing to overflow parking out back. We had parked there and walked around to the front entrance. While we were eating, one of the employees came and told me I had to move my car because their yard service was there. So I had to leave my wife while she was eating to move my car from their parking area. Not cool at all. Overall a bad visit, very surprising because of all the positive reviews.

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    William L.

    So my wife saw a TikTok review on this place so on our way home we stopped. I'll be honest, I have passed this place several times and have never thought to stop until after the review. So let me preference this with, this is a small family owned BBQ spot so please don't go with the expectation of some of the other places I reviewed that are a little more main stream like "Hutchins", "Hurtado", "Terry", etc. We did our normal for the most part. A pound of brisket, ribs, and a 1/4 lb sausage. Now I know the TikTok review said try the baked potato but I'm not going to a bbq spot just for the potato. If the bbq is good, it should taste good on a potato. It's essentially a blank canvas. Right off the bat, better than Blacks BBQ in Lockheart, TX (See my review for them on yelp) as they share that's they are from there . Brisket was tender but was really fatty. Even the lean was fatty. Ribs were too tender and fall off the bone. Sausage was good but I missed that snap. Good seasoning overall on the brisket and ribs but a little more salt. Good smoke. Nothing major. Just simple bbq. The sauce could use some work. It still tastes "raw" like flavors hadn't married. The service was ok. Definitely changed after a few conversations I had with other customers about some of my favorite spots that I have tried. Give them a try and see for yourself.

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    Excell D.

    Great Food, Great Location with a Awsome Southern feel. And the customer service is friendly and engaging. So glade I found this spot. Will send everyone I know to this spot!!!

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    Maybe was rushed but HORRIBLE just oily my daughter told them sauce on the side and well smh just look at it!

    This food was for Bill, he enjoyed the ribs, hot links, mac n cheese, and green beans.
    Bettye's Cooking Channel By B.

    I had the hot links, smoked chicken, mac n cheese, and green beans. The food was delicious.

    Smoked chicken and pulled pork!!

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    The ribs here are awesome and so is the service. I am a rib guy and these are some of the best. Clean restaurant and reasonable prices.

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    Great place for BBQ without the steep price tag of other places. Great flavors, tender meats and nice people... I would recommend!

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    Convenient and easy to grab a to go order!! Always yummy lunch!! Nearby park to sit and enjoy a wonderful lunch outdoors!

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    TRASH!!!! Worst BBQ I've had in my entire life! Nothing was good except the sliced white bread that came from a store bought package.

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    Close to our house. Good flavorful food. My daughter loves the pulled pork! Will use when I want to eat out.

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    I've had a lot of BBQ in Texas and pretty much eaten at every "best" voted place, and this place…read morecomes at top three BBQ in all of Texas for me. Very nice people working there and the pit master is very open with how he does things. Also, probably the best turkey I've ever had in my life. Overall very good experience. 100% would go back

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    Loved Mija BBQ! The food was delicious (don't skip the chicken nachos ), and the service was…read morefantastic. The outdoor seating and playground make it SUCH a great spot for moms with littles, playdates, and easy family dinners. Total win

    Mija BBQ is set inside a beautifully remodeled frame house that immediately gives it a warm,…read moreinviting feel. It's not your typical BBQ joint, and that's part of the appeal. There's a huge yard out back with plenty of picnic tables, which makes it perfect for hanging out when the weather's nice. Inside, the space is small, comfy, and neat. It feels well put together without trying too hard. There's even a fireplace that adds a nice touch--no idea if it's actually working, but it fits the vibe. The staff here really stands out. Super friendly, very polite, and they keep things simple--you order at the corner, grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. Easy and efficient. I went with the brisket taco, and it delivers. This isn't a tiny street taco--it's loaded. You get brisket, salsa negra, avocado crema, and pickled onions. The balance works really well. The salsa brings some acidity to cut through the fat, while the crema smooths everything out. Every bite comes together nicely. As for the brisket itself, the seasoning is solid but not overly aggressive. Personally, I'd like a bit more bark--it was a little thin for my taste. That said, the smoke ring is very prominent, and you can taste that deeper smoke flavor. Texture-wise, it was very tender--easily cut with a plastic fork. I did catch it later in the afternoon, and the lean slices were just a bit on the dry side for me. Overall, the vibe here is awesome and the tacos are legit. This is a spot I'll definitely be coming back to--looking forward to giving the brisket another shot, plus trying the pork ribs and some sides.

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