Steaks are good but a word of warning. I ordered medium rare. The steaks come on a searing hot cast-iron plate so the steaks will continue to cook. By time I got my steak. It was more medium well than medium rare. I order my steaks rare now and it's still too well done for my liking by time it sits and cooks on the searing hot plate. Other than that, the food is great and very tasty. I just wish I could actually get a rare or medium rare steak. The small steaks are now 10 oz not 8 oz. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I went here twice in one weekend while visiting Dallas. Once with my friend and another time with coworkers. First I got the brisket, regular potato salad, sweet corn, cheesecake, and a Diet Coke (I know, oink oink piggy amirite ). But yeah it was really frickin good like what am I supposed to say. The second time I got a half chicken, twice baked potato salad, Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, cheesecake, and a ranch water. (Holy moo could he order any more food) and yeah I was stuffed and satisfied. Only complain is they didn't use topo Chico for the ranch water but a piggy eats whatever slop the farmer pours in the troph. Thanks hard eight. I'll be back. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Diet Coke, Chicken Half, twice baked potato salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Cheesecake - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Solid spot for lunch. The Brisket is good the poppers could have been a bit larger. What makes this place great besides the food is the staff. They all are super friendly and professional. Plenty of parking in the lot. I took a star off because the Ribeye fell short on tenderness and taste. read more

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The Hard Eight BBQ is legit Texas barbecue massive Fortions great taste atmosphere is off the charts did I say massive portions had a good price? Service was good and healthy. They even got a gift shot. Can't wait to come back and have more. read more

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The corn on cob is so delicious, the bbq has a good flavor. I recommend it and I really love the options

PLEASEEE COME HERE. wow the food was sooo freaking good. the hospitality was amazing, wow. we aren't from Texas, so we were so surprised that each worker was soo genuinely kind to us. We forgot their names but the two employees who served us our meat were so nice and helpful. Everything was flavorful. THE SWEET TEA WAS GOD SENT. oh i love texas sweet tea but theirs was amazing. Ambiance is lovely. They had dim-ish lighting and nice seating. High and low seating available. Very kind staff. read more

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In Texas for a conference so you know I had to try out some Texas BBQ. One of the clerks at the front desk advised me that Hard Eight was a good pick. It wasn't a bad spot. We had to catch a uber to get there because it wasn't close to the hotel we stayed at. When we arrived we could smell the meat being cooked over a wood fire. Smelled delicious. It was pretty crowded so you know the food had to be good. I ordered the half of a chicken with a side of sweet potato fries. They dipped the chicken into garlic butter before placing it on my tray. Chicken was juicy and well seasoned. They have a full bar inside as well so if you prefer an adult beverage you can get it from here too. read more

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Hard Eight isn't like most BBQ, they use Texas local mesquite in grill pits with direct low heat. The brisket isn't trimmed, no binder, and minimal seasoning. Brisket falls apart! Which is not a bad thing. I'm a huge fan. Texture so soft you need tongs to grab it. Purist might say that a slice needs to hold its form or have a crust. Not in this realm. His smoke flavor. Prime cuts used as well. Get a house sausage to use as a sauce mop. Add a bourbon buttermilk slice of pie. It's been said their ribeye steak is better than the Stake houses (I came for the melt in your mouth brisket- but next time). Slaw was nothing special. The beans are "on tap" next to the drinks. They get better as the flavor of the meal sinks in. The house sauce is good and helpful for flavor. Njoy First spot in Dallas, second location. I want to visit the original read more

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Brisket, spicy sausage, twice baked potato and peach cobbler were great! Lots of comfortable seating and attentive staff, loved the covered outdoor seating especially read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I'm honestly embarrassed... I haven't been to H8 in years but I had family in town and they wanted to really try true Texas BBQ. I was like - yeah Hard Eight will be great. I was so wrong. The food was flavorless and barely tasted like bbq. My cousin's ribs were so dry and chewy it was hard to watch him try to eat them. My chopped brisket tasted like pot roast that had been in the slow cooker too long. The sides weren't much better. Who knows how long the okra had been sitting there before they gave it to me. There are other bbq places that do your okra made to order so it's fresh and crispy. I was so embarrassed that I was introducing Texas bbq to them and we went here. It was awful. read more

Yummy bbq. We got the brisket.One of the better locations. Staff was really good at cleaning g tables.

Not the worst BBQ but if you're looking to get blown away, just because this is Texas, you may be disappointed. The brisket tatsed bland. It had some marbling but tasted dry anyway, how's that possible? Salt.. do they forget to season here in DFW? Seriously. Pork ribs were overcooked and very dry on the outside and hard to bite in. The chicken was cooked the best but I feel like the white meat was still a bit overcooked, but closer to the center it was nearly perfect, very juicy but a bit of a flavor would have been nice read more

Hard Eight BBQ - 1/2 lbs brisket - bland, dry. 1/2 lbs ribs - dry. half chicken - best. juicy in center. Jun 2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

First of all the service was beyond outstanding, I ordered a steak for example, I didn't know it came with onions, I'm allergic to onions, manager immediately got me a new steak apologized they were very, very good and the steak was cooked. Perfect. The staff is all friendly kept asking if we needed anything, the atmosphere is really Texas barbecue, we live in Tucson, Arizona and will we be back every time we go through DFW airport. The beans are outstanding, the corn potatoes. Everything about this establishment rates of five star rating. This is real barbecue, smoked, on and in real offset barbecue cookers amazing read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Inside the building, - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Great BBQ. Close to DFW airport. Food is on the smokers as you go through the line. You pick whatever you want and it's served from the smoker. Once inside you select sides. Brisket was great. Sausage and ribs were good. Bacon wrapped shrimp was good. Great place for groups. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Dining room - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

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Food was great! We had ribs, turkey, and brisket. This location was very busy at lunch so if you're on time restraints, I highly suggest pre-ordering and picking up or plan for a long lunch. We waited about 30 minutes in line. So the way this works- you enter through a line walking past one of the grills, when you reach the front of the line you tell the grill master which meat choices you want and they place the meat on a tray. They also have sweet potatoes, and baked potatoes as well as corn on the cob at the grill. Make sure you grab one tray for every person in your party because those trays are your plates. Then you enter the restaurant area through a door and there's a cafeteria style set up where you can ask for bread, then grab sides, such as potato salad, salads, coleslaw, salad, Mac and cheese, and don't forget butter for your potatoes. At the end of the food line you pay for your sodas and food. When I didn't see on the line was options for fries or onion rings however, when I want to fill my soda, I had seen several people have them under their plates so I wish I had known that those were options prior to paying. I wish they had other options available for kids. But they don't when we inquired this person that I'm guessing was a manager told us that most kids like a particular selection of meat. I have an autistic child that cannot stand meat. So I wish he had shared with us that we could've purchased french fries or onion rings... our son did eat macaroni and cheese, a slice of bread with the fruit salad so we did not leave with him starving. The other three of us enjoyed the meat! Now they seem to have one soda fountain in the back corner of the restaurant, so be prepared to wait in line to grab your soda as well. Next to the soda fountain was a batch of beans with some form of meat and jalapeños that you can grab a container of. It was a bit of amazed to exit the building. I think we end up exiting through the DoorDash pick up area. And the parking lot was one of the worst designs I've ever seen. If you're willing to walk just park as far back as you can it seemed a lot cleaner and easier to get around in the back of the lot. read more

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What an experience!!! That's all I can think of saying to start this review. Let's start with the line to get in when I arrived.... The wait to get into the building was over a hour. Once in the aroma of the BBQ consumes you... in a good way! The atmosphere is super cool and makes you feel like you're in an old western cook house of some sort. Picking out your food from the pit is a cool experience in itself. I got the 8oz ribeye, 1/2lb of brisket, spicy sausage, chicken jalapeno poppers and a sweet potato. Sooooo much food!!! I ate every bite and walked away in a food coma. Not a huge fan of brisket because it's so often over cooked. Not this one. Absolutely mouth watering tender and crazy delicious. Can't wait for another chance to go back if I'm ever in Texas again. Wish they had one in Nevada! read more

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Always incredible!!! Everyone loved their meals, and the environment was amazing. 10/10 read more

Food is great! The concept is uniquely Texas! Love the ability to order by weight! Have had everything but the steak! When I come to DFW area we always try to make it Coppell. Brisket is great and the chicken is well as well! The sides are classic bbq. It's a great place! Free smells too! read more

As a Californian by day but a Texan at heart; this was a fun local spot (one of many locations) to get some Texas style BBQ. I got the jalapeno cheese sausage and chopped brisket with okra. Everything was delicious and the decor is down home. You order in a cafeteria style line, pay then seat yourself. Easy and good. read more

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This wasn't my first visit to Hard Eight but haven't reviewed before. They never come up for "best in the area" but I absolutely love this bbq restaurant. I've never had a bad meal. The brisket is unctuous and tender. The ribs, first time, were so nice. Fall of the bone but with a bite. I loved that they were seasoned without sweet rubs. Fries always great and the potato salad was awesome. It's bustling place and lines can get super long. You don't get much service but the folks on the lines are always willing to help and are nice and pleasant. Like I said, super busy, lots of people but plenty of space to sit down. Decor is fun and it looks like your big boy bbq shop. Highly recommend. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Brisket and Ribs, corn on the cob, baked potato sales and cobbler. - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I came here two years ago and loved it. This time around wasn't quite as good. The brisket was a little on the dryer side this time...however the ribs and jalapeño shrimp poppers were delicious. The vibes here are always good though. Great BBQ atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely worth a stop read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Ribs, poppers, and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

It was ok but not the off the hook Texas bbq I was looking for. I will try terri black next time.

Tried a little bit of everything - I'm from NC so I wanted to see the difference. It was different and the customer service was 10/10! Staff were very informative and helpful as soon as you walk in. Outdoorsy vibe with plenty indoor and sheltered outdoor seating. Some of the seasonings were a bit too salty for MY TASTE but if that's your thing then it's perfect. read more

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OMG!!! Probably THE BEST BRISKET and RIBS we've put in our mouths!!! The Restaurant is truly Family style with Super welcoming and Friendly staff. When you walk in the Display of grilled and Smoked Meats are right in front of you to choose. The Corn on the Cobb is a must. We really enjoyed the Brisket and Ribs. Tender and juicy. Will return to this place whenever we visit Texas. So much Love for this Establishment. You literally TASTE the Love. I could just stand and watch the grill masters work their Art of Meats!! A A BEAUTIFUL THING. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Smoked Chx, Ribs, Brisket and bacon wrapped shrimp. - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Great spot . Close to DFW. Ribs , Brisket and Pork A+ Jalapeño sausage A+ Sirloin steak A Chicken A- read more

Hard Eight BBQ - pick it and they'll weigh it - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I thought it was only okay... my brisket was dry. The ribs were good but nothing special. My friend's steak was delicious but otherwise... I thought it wasn't the best Dallas has to offer. Big parking lot in the back. Close to the airport read more

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My mom and I thought it was ok, but my 2 friends around me didn't feel "clean" after eating it. They didn't get sick or anything but they felt sick just thinking back on it. Maybe the way they prepare it needs a few extra steps before putting it directly on the grill. (It's the difference between getting ready-to-eat pork trotters at H mart versus ranch 99. Both taste ok at the time you eat it. But the H mart one feels cleaner than the Ranch 99 "after" you eat it. ) Similarly, I was just visiting Dallas for Christmas, but I felt cleaner after eating at the steakhouse than after this kind of traditional Dallas bbq house, maybe my body isn't used it. We came here because locals like the uber driver highly recommended but for me it was good for the experience but next time I'll just go to the sit down steak place twice. read more

How we've missed Texas BBQ! Living in NM, the place where a Texas BBQ Chain was rated Best of City (it's good - but best?). We don't see much great BBQ here. This place was great, meats done up by a pit master at the location using mesquite coals. You can taste the difference. Brisket was tender with great flavor. The sausage great without being greasy. You can grab beans from the bean pot. Deserts are there - whiskey buttermilk pie, cobblers & of course Pecan Pie. Rustic looking interior & long, picnic table seating looks like Texas me. Yep, miss Texas BBQ read more

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Tender smoked meats by the pound. It's the same price for ribs or brisket and more. Cafeteria process, grab meats than additional cost for condiments okra, mac/cheese, salad and soda. Service was friendly and helpful. Dark inside sitting and there is outside seating. If you dine in, there is a japeno type of beans in a broth gives kick of spice to the beans. read more

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COPLEY, Tx. - Good grief, I am stuffed on some good bbq. In nearby Irving for work, I had to get some acclaimed Texas barbecue while I'm here, right? This place sits on the border between anymore industrial parks and residential neighborhoods. Arrived at 530ish on a Monday, and beat the dinner rush (when I left at 630, a looooong line extended into the park g lot). It works sort of cafeteria style - you order your meat, then you, it and your tray go past a selection of sides and desserts. Seating is a lot of king wooden tables and stools. Ambience is wood, country music, sports on tvs and beer signs on walls. My half chicken ($8.50) was tender and done perfectly - not dry, meat practically falling ofc the bone. I got a length of jalapeño sausage ($9). Again, a winner. More than just flavoring, there was some heat and bite to the sausage. Onion rings ($2.95) were among the better I've ever had. Definitely not your generic Sodexo onion rings, nice crispy crunch. My one regret is I didn't plan out well and save room for pecan pie. Definitely partake. Good, good stuff. Good value. Good cheesy ambience. Places like this, there's no excuse for going to, like, Dickey's. read more

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can't go to texas without having barbecue! my favorite was the brisket!! it was so cool, you order your meats first a which you pay by pound and then you get to the sides such as fries, salads, spices, desserts. super popular spot but they have enough seating for all! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - brisket and ribs and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

This was a totally awesome BBQ joint. Had the jalapeño sausage, pulled pork and a couple chicken poppers. The bean pot well that was awesome as well. If you leave hungry it's your fault. Service was great and since I was a first timer there they took the time to explain how to order. Love the environment and it just felt like you belonged there. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Cooks table - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

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Meat everywhere! This place just does it right. Trying to nitpick and find flaws anywhere comes up fruitless. There's not much negative press you could give this place. read more

Hard Eight BBQ - 1 lb of brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

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This place has great foo yet okay service. Better of a place to go during the day or early evening. Late night, may be a little loud making it a hard place to get settled in. read more

Good bbq and excellent environment coupled with good service. Nice place to take out of town guests or family. Bring your wallet.

Had a lay over at Dallas airport. We were decided to get some Texas BBQ, a kid from Baylor University said Hard Eight was the place to go. We went food was amazing, had the brisket, ribs, sausage the free beans were delicious. The manager greeted us while we were eating to make sure we were satisfied with our meal. Super good service friendly people and amazing food. If you're in the area you got to have a meal at Hard Eight. read more

We had a positive experience. It was our first time so we weren't quite sure if the process but the staff were very friendly. Food was absolutely delicious! Environment was clean and comfortable. They had sweet tea. All goodness. read more

My colleague and I tried this place after a recommendation. It was a 1000 degrees, so I didn't like that we were outside near the pits standing in line to order. The smoke lingered in my clothes and hotel room. I ordered brisket and sausage. I wanted a baked potato and assumed they would have some inside with all the other sides..any side that's located near the meat has to be ordered there. I instead got the Mac n cheese. This and the sausage were good. Brisket was super dry. Place was pretty crowded. Sorry I forgot to take pics but it was just an ok experience. read more

This place is legit. As you go through the line, the food and options just get better and better. If you're not careful it's so easy to end up with 2-3X what you could possibly eat. But it goes home super easy so you got leftovers! The ribs were good, could have been a little meatier, but good flavor. Sausage was very good, moist and flavorful. Brisket was a little bit of a disappointment, too dry unfortunately and didn't really have any bark for that extra flavor. As for sides, cole slaw was surprisingly amazing, decent fried okra (but not as hot as I would have liked as they were sitting under heat lamp). The banana pudding was off the hook amazing. Must have. Lots of seating, casual and you order your meat at the pit. Great place and experience. Would love to come back! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - Plate with brisket, ribs and sausage. Sides of fried okra, cole slaw, pickles and banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I'm a sucker for craft bbq places in Texas and this place checked all the boxes. Went on an idle Monday so no line. Friendly meat carvers and then went on into the sides area. Small portions of sides but not bad. Huge seating areas which the staff checked in every 10 mins or so which was nice. The brisket was good but not the best I've had. The Jalapeno sausage which was probably the best dish was great. very flavorful. Ribs were fall off the bone good. Overall, meat quality was good. Sort of wish it was a bit more hot seeing as we just got it carved. The Brisket could have been more flavorful. A solid 4 star bbq place! read more

Hard Eight BBQ - A bit of everything - Barbeque Near Me - Coppell, Texas