When in TX, must get TX BBQ. Peer highly recommended here. I'm always sceptical when people give such high praise to a TX BBQ place--have been majorly disappointed twice. Food was delicious! Brisket tad on the dry side, but still full of flavour and good without any sauce. If you NEED sauce to help with flavour, to help add moisture, or otherwise necessitate for the eatablity of the brisket, the brisket is a failure. Sauce should be an accent--an option, not a staple. Staff were awesome--friendly and helpful! While waiting at the pit, server could tell it was my first time and he explained how process worked at this establishment. Cashier was friendly and helpful as well. As I was walking to throw my trash away and put up my tray and silverware, an employee swooped in and took it all despite being in the middle of another task. Has a fun and rustic vibe. This is will have to hold me over until next time I can return to TX for more authentic TX BBQ. read more

Texas style bbq. While visiting in town we went here. Pick your meats and sides. You stand in line outside in 100° temp next to the hot smokers and wait to pick your meat by the lb. I just had sausage and a couple ribs. Wanted baked potato but they were out. Corn or sweet potato fries only other choice. My ribs were a little tough. Hard to get off the bone. But good smoke flavor. Typical of what you expect for a bbq joint. It is family friendly and other side options to choose from in cafeteria style read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

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Really great food. Good atmosphere. Nice people that work there. Great service. Best steak I have ever had there.

I love this spot. Incredible bbq, friendly staff and $ 2.50 beers. This spot is exactly what I hoped it would be. Looking for great bbq, in a friendly local setting, this is your spot! read more

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I love hard 8. I found this after searching for something for dinner and this place did not disappoint. You line up by the outdoor grills and pick what you like. Love that. I had ribs and pulled pork. Loved them both. The ribs were a little dry but packed w flavor. The Mac and cheese is a hard pass. No flavor. The free soup is amazing. Staff is always friendly and welcoming and they give military account. Overall amazing and I will be back. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - So good - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

A unique BBQ spot. When you enter they have several smokers with different meats going. You let the guys know what meats you want, primarily served by the pound, then you go through to the inside where you can choose sides and drinks. The staff were all welcoming and accommodating. The decor is rustic and the vibe chill. The brisket and sausage we chose was delicious. Wry good flavor and spice. I'll be back to this spot on the regular. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

Hard Eight is getting better and better each time I visit! I appreciate the quick service and ease of navigating the food line. The brisket has been wonderful the last few times I ate at Hard Eight. And the beans- oh the beans!!! I might come just for the beans next time. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Brisket, poppers, and slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

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Hard Eight is a great place to visit for a quick yet flavorful meal. We went midday on a Sunday. It was plenty busy, but we got in quickly. The food and good service keeps us coming back. I had sirloin steak and jalapeño sausage. The sirloin was tasty, but that sausage is incredible! There are so many seasonings in it, it is like a party in your mouth! The fried okra is a big serving and was cooked to perfection! Husband said the beef ribs were alright. The complimentary beans make the meal a good value. The cherry cobbler was a little overcooked, but husband's peach cobbler was great! Parking is ample and the workers are super friendly! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

Second time here. The ambiance is always great and staff friendly. I will say that the stay was AWESOME - attentive, friendly, informative and keep a very clean store. Our previous experience several years back was not like this. The food was good. We tried a little over everything and all was good. As a BBQ guy myself, it's tough to compare fresh bbq compared to BBQ that wa cooked many hours before. The flavor profiles were all there of course. The signature beans and sauces are always on point. The draft beers were cold and inexpensive. I believe I met the owner or manager that told me that they have taken over about 5 years ago. Very friendly and he cares about his staff, quality of food, culture, and continuing the legacy. Overall great experience and highly recommend. read more

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My daughter and I were in the Burleson area for a basketball tournament. She recommended we try Hard Eight BBQ because she wanted ribs for dinner. We were greeted by Marcell and he walked us through picking out our meats and sides. He was so kind with amazing energy!! We picked ribs, sausage, a chicken popper and a few slices of turkey. Everything was great but the ribs were tops!! For sides, we got corn on the cob, beans, fruit salad, potato salad, coleslaw and the best mac n' cheese my daughter says she has ever had!! Our tummies were so full of deliciousness that we took our apple cobbler and Oreo mud pie (or two!!) to go. Tina checked on us at our table, cleared my tray and even brought us some toothpicks and plasticware for our to go desserts. If we are in the area again, we will eat at Hard Eight!! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Ready to dig in!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

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Very average Q, should have ordered the steak! Sliced brisket: dry and a little too chewy for me. Ribs: I did appreciate t they were not overcooked (aka fall off the bone) but equally bland. BBQ sauce saved the meal. The free beans were delicious. Peach cobbler was OK. Staff are friendly and the space is great. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

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I really liked the brisket, which has to be marbled for me. It was moist and fatty, loved it! My husband had his lean, he didn't like it as much as I did, he felt it was a little dry. We also liked the okra. It was hot and crispy, very good flavor. The jalapeno sausage also had good flavor. We didn't care for the potato salad, or the bacon wrapped shrimp. The potato salad had some seasoning we weren't fond off and the shrimp has onion wrapped in it, and it over powers the taste. Not a fan. They have complimentary beans, which lacked some seasoning, but hey, they are free! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We paid 43 dollars for everything we tried. Didn't think that was bad at all! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

Go to restaurant for people who want a meat-based lunch or dinner. First, the pinto beans (free) mixed with their BBQ sauce is sooooo good, 1 good scoop of the BBQ sauce, mix it well. The employees are very friendly and courteous Pricing is fair compared to the competition Food selection is decent, could be better -there are many items that I would like them to have, like sausage, hotlinks, roast chicken, ect. especially hotlinks.. no one has them The selection that they do serve tastes good, not awesome, but good. - exception, the beans and BBQ mix mentioned previously.. awesome! Lots of parking space Very clean and comfortable place I didn't see any outdoor places to eat, but indoor is good TLDR; I enjoyed it, 4-star, pretty good place to eat read more

Staff were friendly, food meh I had the pulled pork and it was all fatty and just not edible, baked potato was over cooked and hard, corn on cob was ok no real taste to it had to add more butter salt and pepper,. Sweet tea was good though - wouldn't recommend. read more

Wow! $2.50 drafts all day everyday! Had the baked potato with chopped brisket and it was delicious! Friendly staff and great service. Do I need to say it again, $2.50 drafts all day everyday! If you haven't been here, you need to add it to your todo list. Actually a pretty cool venue as well! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Brisket potato is awesome! - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

Food was great and every one that was working today was very nice. I will be back to this establishment. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Brisket jalapeno sausage ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

Not impressed but as a lot of ya'll know i don't really care for BBQ. The brisket was good but not pull a part tender and lacked flavor from what smoke ring was there. The spicy sausage was just that, spicy. Again good but not great. Also got some fried okra and boy what a shock, it was heavily spiced, not bad, but not great, it was just little to salty. The beans where real good and no i didn't have any sauce, don't like BBQ sauce. The service was great but i really hate the stool seating, i prefer a back on my seat. All in all it wasn't bad, it just wasn't great for me. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

Hard Eight BBQ was the highlight of my day. The Food was good. Had brisket, it was moist and delicious. Bacon wrapped turkey jalapeño bites. They were incredible. Jalapeño cheddar sausage was the best I've had in a really long time. Free beans was also a great surprise. The place was not too busy at lunch time. We were able to walk right in and were 2nd in line. Got in fast and got a table. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Great place to grab really good BBQ. read more

We had 30 minutes to explore before our guests arrived, ... and the people could not have been friendlier. The dining room staff appeared to recognize that their facilities are so fine that no true foodie could resist walking around, taking in the sights and photographing the scenes. The men at the pit where the meats are ordered were a delight to behold and interact with. I watched as they masterfully filled the orders of the patrons that passed through as I waited for my guests. They posed for my photos and answered my questions about the ordering process. It must be something about the Fort Worth / Burleson area, ... even the customers were as friendly as "all get out". We ordered brisket, pork ribs, sausage, jalepeno sausage, chicken and a turkey stuffed potato at the meat station. We stepping inside and ordered sweet potato fries and cole slaw, then helped ourselves to all-you-can-eat beans. The aestetics prepared me for a culinary feast that the food failed to deliver. The brisket was over-cooked, so it presented more like chopped beef than sliced brisket; it lacked juiciness and flavor. The beans and all of the meats that I sampled would have benefitted from a generous helping of salt, pepper, onion and garlic. Ambience (5*), Service (5*), Food (3*); Overall (4*). read more

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I've frequent the Heart 8 in Coppell which is always fantastic. This is establishment is subpar to its reputation. The meat was extremely cold and my apple cobbler was hotter that my meal. The cobbler and jalapeño corn was great but it shouldn't be hotter than the entree. read more

Great service, great food! We ordered a pound of ribs, 2 sandwich meals, a fruit bowl, and a potato salad- spent about $73. We were in an upstairs private event space- had a very attentive staff member up there to help with anything we needed. Food was delicious and perfectly smoked! Place was clean and well taken care of. read more

Very good BBQ but pretty expensive. If you're in the area make sure to stop by and check them out. Friendly staff

We love Hard Eight. The only bad thing I can say about this place is that it might be hard for a vegetarian to eat here.

Always good. The staff is very friendly and professional. The food is good. Meets all my needs every time.

I found this place great. The food was delicious. The only knock I have is they have it listed all over that it's free beans and yet I couldn't find bean anywhere the night I was there. Walking in to viewing and smelling all the smoking happening is just the right mood setter. The place is mostly serve yourself but if you order something like fry's or onion rings they deliver those to your table. With that said they were fast to bring out my onion rings. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Half pound each of brisket and jalapeño sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

This place is amazing! My daughter and I came here for the first time yesterday and then we drove back to Burleson today to eat here again. We had the turkey, ribs, and brisket over the past two days. The rib was the best I have ever had. My daughter devoured her entire plate of turkey and mac & cheese. She says it was the best mac & cheese ever. Today, we topped it off with banana pudding and it was spectacular! Everybody is so friendly in the food is absolutely amazing! Best barbecue in my opinion anywhere. read more

I don't make many reviews, but this place deserves one. Was recommended here by a business client and it did NOT disappoint! Maybe the best pulled pork and brisket I've ever had. French fries were super and the pinto beans were amazing. I mixed the two sauces together and it too was super. Just like all BBQ, it may be a little expensive, but for food this good ... Worth it. I WILL BE BACK. read more

The service here is always great and everyone is so nice from the barbecue pit, to the people working inside. We're always approached asking if we're doing ok and offered to get our plates taken off our tables for us. There's plenty of seating inside and on the patio. They have a good amount of meat by the pound with sides that are ordered inside. Self serve bbq sauce and complimentary beans so you can get as much as you'd like. This is our go to place for bbq! read more

The meats are average at most. The brisket is typically a bit on the dry side. The chicken is ok, a bit juicy but lacks flavor. Once weighed, you step inside to choose your side dishes. The Mac and cheese is bland, as well as the potato salad. You get to the cashier and find out the food is overpriced. The beans and sauces are complimentary, which you have to use liberally to add some flavor to the meats. Not the worst bbq place but not the best for the money either. I'd stick with Terry Black instead. read more

I don't like giving one star and try look for the good and know there are "bad" nights but on this visit there were no positives. I had heard how good Hard Eight was and went on recommendation of my co-workers. Sadly this was the most disappointing meal / bbq of the trip. Everything was dry and flavorless. My brisket crumbled and hardly had any seasoning, the ribs (you can see how dry they were in the picture) it was like all the moisture had been sucked out of them so that the meat "splintered" and was better suited for a toothpick and both the bacon shrimp and jalapeño sausage were like rubber. The Okra was decent, just way over salted. For the price you pay (especially for the sides and there were a lot I passed over) the food needs to be better. I had bbq at another bbq joint the night before, it was cheaper and the quality and taste was far superior. The staff (all three people I interacted with) looked like they didn't want to be there. I had to ask the person serving the sides to repeat what they said because they were mumbling and very rudely handed me my sides as I answered. I had a bite or two of each item on my tray and stopped and tossed the rest. A few in my party loved theirs and others shared in my disappointment. Hopefully I am in the minority and if you choose to visit, hope you enjoy. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

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We had a great time! Kids ate everything!! Great people! We had a big group(7). They helped us new timers get everything full.

Dino Bone! Dino Bone! Dino Bone! Okay, that's what I've nicknamed the beef rib here! It's so big and absolutely delicious! Only served Friday-Sunday so don't miss out on the opportunity to dig into that big boy! We also tried the brisket, still needs a little work in my humble opinion, and the half chicken was seasoned perfectly! read more

Great location for travelers. Tried the brisket and ribs....brisket was delicious...ribs were good next time I'd order the brisket only. Okra was good. Pecan pie was good. Prices were decent. Temperature of the a/c was perfect I'm always freezing lol. Service was wonderful!! Free beans when you dine in! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Okra - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

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I'm a fan of Hard Eight. I've been to this location a few times, and it's our go-to place to bring family and friends from out of town. First, the atmosphere screams authentic, tasty barbecue. You walk in through BBQ pits and you can see the meats just waiting for you to devour them. Don't even get me started on that savory aroma as you walk through the parking lot! Second, the sides are plentiful and tasty. I found that their Mac & Cheese is better than most. And the corn on the cob is served to you after being dipped in a bucket of hot butter. That's not's healthy, but it sure is delicious! Finally, the staff is always friendly--I've never had a bad experience at Hard Eight. Great food and great service make a winning combination that you can't beat! Now go get yourself some tasty meats! read more

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The meat was COLD and cost WAY to much. First time and last time. Even people I know that liked this place don't anymore for the same problem. Too many other BBQ places that don't put the screws to you. At there price they don't need repeat business read more

I love that Hard 8 is in Burleson. They are always friendly at this location and the Brisket is hard to beat. We like to sit on the "outside but really inside" seating area with the stage and listen to music when they have someone there. read more

They have some of the best bbq I have had in TX. I love the brisket, jalapeño poppers, and sirloin steak. BUT, don't sleep on their cook to order ribeye! If you must, their cobbler, fries, and potato salad are also good. I usually have my meal by the to e I leave the pit. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Hard 8 Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Burleson, Texas

I love barbecue and because meat has gotten so expensive I don't eat much of it anymore, but I did stop in this place and I ordered three ribs and one slice of burnt end brisket. no sides no drink and my bill was 29.00 for just me. I was shocked as hell. This place is outrageously expensive or they messed up my bill. No drink no sides and 29.00 The BBQ was good but I could have gotten meat with the sides for that price. Needless to say I won't be eating barbecue at this place anymore. I'll have to try the other places and order the exact same things and compare the prices. read more

Had the brisket, potato salad, red beans and peach cobbler last night. The food was top notch and had two employees stop by the table and ask if I needed anything, great service. The price was reasonable and the food was plentiful. The restaurant was very clean and it felt like you were in a ranch house. I will be back. read more

It was a neat BBQ joint! The food was delicious. Not outrageous prices. Bummer though, I wanted chicken, but they were out. It's ok, I won't hold that against them. BBQ sauce was tasty! read more