On a Monday afternoon, we enjoyed visiting this restaurant. Not too crowded. Had the Sampler Platter with potato salad, coleslaw, sliced brisket, pulled pork, and tri-tip. The Longhorn with beans and cornbread. And the Big Bubba with beans and coleslaw read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Sampler Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

We had a great experience at this Texas BBQ restaurant! We were seated right away without any issues, and the wait for our food wasn't long at all. I ordered the Big Bubba, others in our group had the ribs, and my son ordered a sandwich. Everything was absolutely delicious! The meat was so tender it practically melted in your mouth, and the flavor was amazing. Overall, great food, good service, and a really enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be back next time! read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Big Bubba - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

A delicious finish to a day of fall hiking We spent the day hiking and taking in the fall foliage, and Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ was the perfect way to cap it off. Our group ordered a couple of half racks of ribs, the Big Bubba, and a sampler platter, and everyone chose sides to suit their own tastes. Every dish was flavorful and satisfying, with the kind of smoky, slow-cooked quality that makes good barbecue memorable. The variety on the table meant there was something for everyone to enjoy. This isn't our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last. Holy Smoke is now a regular stop whenever we're in the area, and we recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Texas-style barbecue. read more

Popped in here for some ribs to go on our RV trip and weren't disappointed. We got the combo that give us a little of everything, so it was nice to try it all. Mac and cheese was good, with the crusty melted cheese top. The spot had seating you grabbed after ordering at the counter, but there were signs that noted you couldn't eat there if you asked for your items to go. Ooh, and staff super helpful navigating the menu. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Super amazing. Brisket soft like butter, its juicy and has nice bark on the outside. Get it when you are nearby read more

Stopped by Holy Smoke Texas BBQ in Bishop for a quick meal after a weekend around Mammoth. It's an easy stop and across from Schat's, if you want to stop by there as well. We went with the sampler platter to try a bit of everything, loading up on brisket, tri-tip, and ribs. The meats come out sliced thick, and the rib meat falls right off the bone. The meat was fairly tender with good flavors that are pretty decent for American BBQ in CA. The sauces provided were good as well. For sides, the mac and cheese had a nice baked crust on top, and the potato salad balanced out the meats alongside the square of cornbread (it was kind of dry though). This is a reliable stop if you are craving American BBQ in the area, just keep in mind you're not in the South. The meats are cooked well and the platters will definitely leave you full. Pro Tip: Grab the sampler platter if it's your first time visiting so you can try different meats. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Sampler Platter: Brisket, Tri-Tip, Ribs, Mac and Cheese, potato salad, and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Go to Copper Top BBQ instead. Advertised as Dog-Friendly, but Our Experience Was Anything But. My wife and I visited Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ with our seven-month-old in service training Siberian Husky, Koa. Unfortunately, what should have been an enjoyable meal turned into an uncomfortable and disappointing experience that other dog owners should be aware of. If your restaurant advertises itself as dog-friendly, your employees should be prepared to encounter dogs. Otherwise, stop promoting it as such. While we were seated, Koa was beside me, simply watching an older female employee approach with our food. From approximately 20 feet away, she suddenly reacted negatively toward him, exclaiming, "I don't think so!" She then abruptly handed our food to my wife and hurried back inside. We were genuinely shocked. Koa wasn't approaching her, making physical contact, or displaying aggression. Yet she later claimed he was jumping at her, something that simply did not happen according to what we observed. Another couple witnessed the interaction. Unfortunately, the unpleasant treatment continued. We had prepaid for ice cream, intending to enjoy it after our meal so it wouldn't melt while we waited for our food. When my wife politely requested it afterward, the same employee responded in a mocking, disrespectful manner. A completely reasonable request was somehow met with further hostility. During a subsequent conversation, the woman explained that she had been attacked by a Saint Bernard as a child. Comments were also made about being a "cat person" rather than a dog person. Let me be clear: I respect that some people have genuine fears stemming from traumatic experiences. However, those fears do not excuse treating paying customers disrespectfully or misrepresenting a calm dog's behavior. If an employee is uncomfortable around dogs, management should address that internally rather than allowing customers to feel unwelcome at an establishment advertised as dog-friendly. What makes this particularly concerning is that I subsequently discovered another customer's review describing a remarkably similar experience involving a dog and an employee referencing a traumatic childhood incident. I cannot confirm whether it was the same individual, but the similarities are troubling. Dog-friendly should mean more than simply permitting dogs on a patio. It should mean customers with well-behaved, appropriately controlled dogs can expect basic courtesy without being made to feel they've done something wrong. People traveling through Bishop and the Eastern Sierra rely on dog-friendly listings when choosing where to eat. They deserve accurate information about what to expect. We never asked for special treatment. We simply expected a pleasant meal, reasonable service, and the welcoming environment this restaurant is advertised as providing. Instead, we experienced unnecessary hostility, dismissive customer service, and an interaction that left us extremely disappointed. To fellow dog owners: I would strongly reconsider visiting with your dog based on our experience. And to management: Please reconsider your dog-friendly advertising if your staff cannot consistently accommodate guests with dogs respectfully. We will not be returning with Koa. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Go to Copper Top BBQ instead. Advertised as Dog-Friendly, but Our Experience Was Anything But. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

The food had a great smoky flavor and was definitely the highlight of our visit. We came with friends that have come before :) Mac & Cheese - Creamy + cheesy Spud Bud - Really good lots of flavor BBQ - Tender with a very smoky taste. The reason I'm giving 3 stars is mainly because of the service. It wasn't horrible, but it also wasn't very welcoming. The staff wasn't the friendliest, and the overall experience could have been much better with warmer customer service. Good food can bring people in the first time, but great service is what makes you want to come back ! Overall, the food was worth trying, but I hope the service becomes a little more friendly in the future because the food is good. read more

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This was a quick lunch stop for us on the way to Mammoth. Food- 3 stars. Nothing was great but nothing was bad either. I would have preferred our food to be warmer/hot but it wasn't. It probably wouldn't have been out so fast if it was fresher. Service- Friendly service and the food came out pretty quick Ambiance- Just okay. A better choice of music would have been nice but overall nothing to write home about or to complain about. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Texas ranger with beans - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

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This was our second time here, so we really wanted to give it another chance. Unfortunately, it still missed the mark. The tri-tip was very dry with little seasoning or smoke flavor, and the pulled pork was just as plain. The mac & cheese was dry and oddly chewy, while the beans were okay but nothing special. Somehow, the winner was the split potato. All four of us agreed it was the best thing we ate--and probably because we got to add the butter, salt, and pepper ourselves. Also... no French fries at a BBQ place? That just feels wrong. Plenty of people seem to love this place, but after two tries, I think it's just not for us. Give that potato a raise. read more

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A great Place to get lunch while in Bishop. I had the Lil Tex pulled pork sandwich with cornbread. It had great smoke taste and the cornbread was sweet. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Lil Tex sandwich with corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

We went to the movies at the Regency and smelled this place as soon as we got out of the car. After the movie, we wandered up the street and decided to stop in. The place is cute, the gal that helped us was super nice and went back into the kitchen to check on ingredients for us. I got Pulled Pork (which is my go-to) and the hubs got Brisket (his go-to). We were both pleased with our choices. The meats were juicy and tender. I did not get a side dish. The hubs got corn bread, he said the flavor was good but it was dry. He also got mac-n-cheese, he took maybe two bites of it and didn't finish it. He said reminded him of Kraft mac-n-cheese with some cheddar added to it (and you're talking to folks that go out of their way for a good mac-n-cheese dish). Tables were clean We ate an an off hour, so the place wasn't too busy. Easy to get a table. One thing that annoyed me was their music choice. Sure, it's called "Holy Smoke", with a halo over the O but I wasn't expecting it to be literal. When we next try them again it will be to-go, we will not be dining in. Neither one of use used the restroom while we were there, so can't speak to it. But I'd venture to guess they were clean based on what I saw of the restaurant. There's the front entrance on Main Street and a rear door, so if you park in the back you don't have to walk around the buildings. Thank you for reading my review. read more

There's a couple of BBQ spots in the area and so glad we tried this one! We tried the sampler platter with tri tip and brisket with baked beans and potato salad as our sides, since the mac and cheese was sold out (big bummer). Added a sweet tea as well! The platter also already came with the corn bread, so yummy! My favorites were the brisket and the baked beans, as they were on the sweeter side with pieces of pork in them. Each table also had a variety of sauces, I liked the original best and my boyfriend enjoyed the spicy one. They do have a system where you can't sit until you order and I like that as it keeps everything very efficient. Definitely a must try if you're in the area or heading to Mammoth! read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Sampler Platter with Brisket & Tri-Tip + Half rack of ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Popped in for dinner and ordered the sampler platter. Tried 3 different meats: brisket, tri tip, and the regular sausage. For sides, I ordered baked mac and cheese and the beans. The meal also came with a piece of cornbread. The cost of the sampler is $28. Brisket had a decent bark, although im not certain both sides of the brisket was seasoned but it was pretty tender. The smoke on the brisket was pretty aggressive, leaving ALMOST a bitter taste. Thankfully, I like a pretty aggressive smoke. Nice smoke flavor on the tri tip but also seemed to lack seasoning. Was otherwise pretty good. The sausage ended up tasting pretty good! The beans might have been ever so slightly undercooked, but otherwise tasted good. The mac and cheese says it is baked, but honestly, its hard to tell aside from the burnt cheese on top. Other than that, it was alright. The best part of the experience was the servers. They were super friendly and regularly checked on the guests. All in all, the food was just ok. Not sure it would be my first choice in eating spots in town though, especially considering the prices. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Who would've thought I'd find such good bbq otw to Mammoth. Ordered the sampler platter with brisket, tri tip and ribs. All of the meats were extremely tender! ribs fall of the bone. The tri tip was juicy and tender almost to the point where I thought i was eating the brisket, but then I had the brisket and that one literally melted in my mouth! read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

We got the pork ribs, cole slaw and mac n cheese. All delicious. The ribs are tender and juicy after you get past the hard and dry surface that was exposed directly to the heat. Cute restaurant with a cabin theme. Service was alright. They do their job - take your order and bring your food out asap. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Pork ribs with cole slaw and mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

We were in Bishop around dinner time looking for somewhere to eat. We looked on Yelp and saw this BBQ restaurant had pretty good reviews. I love good BBQ and it's hard to find in California. My sister lives in the south and they have great BBQ, but we noticed they have tri-tip on the menu which is not a cut you find in the south, so we decided to try it out. There was a line to the door when we walked in. The line moved fairly quickly and we were still deciding what to order when we got to the front. My son only wanted Mac N Cheese. My sister and I decided to split a sampler with tri-tip, brisket, and hot link with mac N cheese, cornbread, and a baked potato. We found a seat and there a few BBQ sauces on the table. Our food came out within 5 minutes. The food looked great. My son who really only likes chicken for protein saw the tri-tip and thought it looked great. My son ended up eating as much as we did, he loved it. The tri-tip and the brisket were perfectly seasoned and smoked. They were some of the best I've had. The hot link, was good, but not my favorite thing. It was quite spicy which was fine, I didn't love the texture as much. The mac N cheese was good. The bakes potato was over cooked and the skin was a little tough and not edible. The cornbread was good. The sauces were quite tasty. I liked the spicy and even my picky son loved the spicy. Overall it was a very nice meal and the service was great. The employees were very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Came here for dinner and the food was very good. The Mac and cheese is heavenly, and I could have gotten full on this alone. I got the tri tip sandwich. The meat was tender and fell apart in your mouth. There's nothing fancy about this spot (it's BBQ, kind of a given), but it was a good spot to meet with a group of people and have a yummy dinner. Service was whatever, otherwise it would have gotten 5 stars from me! read more

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AMAZING TEXAS-STYLE BBQ! Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ absolutely delivered! The meat was tender, juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor--exactly what great BBQ should taste like. You can tell they put real time and care into smoking their meats. The portions were generous, the food tasted fresh, and everything we tried was delicious. This is the kind of BBQ that has you thinking about your next visit before you've even finished eating! If you're craving authentic Texas-style BBQ, Holy Smoke is definitely worth the visit. Great food, great flavor, and a place we'll absolutely be coming back to! Highly recommend! read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

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Sorry to say it but we thought Holy Smoke was pretty overrated. I can't help but wonder if some of the high ratings come from how remote it is given the options rather than the food itself. The barbecue wasn't noticeably better than what we've had at the chain Dickey's BBQ which is disappointing given the reputation on here and the price we ended up paying. The brisket was pretty dry even during dinner time and had no bark really. Then the loaded baked potato was also a surprise. It came topped with a large amount of diced yellow onions instead of green onions which if you have ever been to Texas and had BBQ out you know it is much more common, so that was weird. Also the shredded cheese was simply slapped on and wasn't even melted making it feel unfinished. The only good thing was their bbq sauce and the mac and cheese. It was creamy and the best thing we ordered. Overall we left very disappointed. We expected a much more memorable experience. given the ratings since we chose to come here over Copper Top. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Brisket and baked potato - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

This is a great stop when traveling through Bishop. You order at the counter and then your food is brought to your table, so although I wouldn't consider it fast food, the service is pretty quick. I had the Tri-Tip Sandwhich. The Sandwhich is a generous size and it comes with one side. I tried the Coleslaw, which was really good and it made a good contrast with the BBQ flavor. At the table, there are also several BBQ sauces to choose from. My only gripe is that the bread wasn't toasted enough, so it got a little soggy, but the meat was tender and it had really good flavor. The restaurant itself is cozy and does have that rustic vibe you would expect from a Texas BBQ Restaurant. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Tri-Tip Sandwhich at Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

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The service here was great! Everyone was working hard! I had the tri tip sandwich and Mac n cheese. The tri tip was very tender, not a lot of flavor so bbq sauce was needed. The Mac n cheese was very good. I could have gone for a larger serving there My husband had the brisket. He says he has had better. But was good enough. Would still recommend read more

Everything was absolutely delicious!!! Service very friendly. Food came out quickly. Patio area is great if you're traveling with dogs. Will definitely come back whenever I'm passing through. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Sampler platter $28. Everything was delicious and perfect for my daughter and I to share - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Called in an order as I was driving down from the lakes and it was ready by the time I got there. Ordered the sampler with brisket, ribs, and chicken along with cornbread, cole slaw, and potato salad. The brisket and ribs were really good. The chicken was on the dry side but that is typical with breast meat. The BBQ sauce was really good. The cashier up front was pretty nice. I would come back here again. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

My son and I were returning from Bakersfield,CA and stopped for a late lunch around 3:30. This establishment was open on a Sunday afternoon and just humming. The feel is definitely comfortable and casual, as rolls of paper towels are used for napkins. We opted for two sandwiches and had them cut in half and both of us got to share the brisket sandwich and smoked sausage. Our side was not shared as we both wanted their Mac n Cheese. Wow was this good! My son loved the Ghost pepper bbq sauce that was definitely too hot for me. This is an order at the counter place , and they promptly bring you your meal out on a tray when its ready. Enjoy! read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Fabulous Mac n Cheese (could have used a bit of smoke) as well as brisket and sausage sandwiches. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Ordered take out - sampler platter and when I got back home, cornbread was missing. Not huge deal but disappointed especially since paid over $30. Portions look smaller too. Not worth the price unfortunate since I enjoy their food. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Added fork as size comparision - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

Holy Smokes was off the hook! We came in a week ago on a Sunday. The ambiance was what I expected, twinkle lights on the outdoor patio, facing the Main Street. Inside was comfortable and very clean. The service was amazing! Order at the counter and they deliver to you. There were 5 of us in our party so we got to try several things. For sides, beans, potato salad and mac and cheese were delicious! I am not a cornbread fan, however, my husband is and it did not disappoint. We had the brisket, ribs, pulled pork and the chicken. All were smoked to perfection. The portions were hearty, large enough to bring leftovers home. I made a comment that the potato salad was so good. The owner was so nice and said it was her mom's recipe. I cannot forget about the sweet tea. I did the half sweet, half not and it was perfect. The servers came outside several times to make sure we were ok. You don't find great service anymore. However, we did in Bishop! Overall 10/10. Not sure what took me so long (they have been in business 14 years) to try this place. Looking forward to coming back in the future. read more

Holy Smoke is a hidden gem in Bishop. The food was seriously amazing, full of flavor and cooked right. You can feel the patriotic, faith-based family vibe the moment you walk in, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Great BBQ, great people, great atmosphere. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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Delicious bbq in the heart of bishop. Came in on a Saturday 5pm, and it was quite empty, but started filling up as soon as we got there. I ordered the sampler platter with pulled pork, chicken, and tri-tip. For my sides I picked the baked beans and the mac n cheese. I'd say this sampler platter feeds one and half people. Everything was delicious, but my least favorite was the pulled pork. Way too dry. Chicken was falling off the bone. Very tender. I love that they had spicy BBQ sauce. Maria took our order and she was friendly and kind. Thanks Maria :) read more

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Still the best! We stopped here on our way back from vacation and as usual all of the the meat was delicious. The macaroni is baked and has crunchy cheese crust on top. The sweet tea is yummy. I also enjoyed the cold potato salad. I would comment on the cornbread, but my husband ate it all :( We visited for a while with a lovely employee and agreed that stopping for dinner in Bishop is our smart vacation move read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

This place is excellent. I haven't been in Bishop for over 35 years! Traveling through from Arizona to Chico. I decided to stop here. No regrets! I had the sampler platter 28 bucks! Tri-tip, brisket, and rib ribs. Came with two sides and a huge slab of cornbread! The ribs and the brisket do not need any sauce whatsoever. The smoke ring on both of them was perfect and gave it perfectly good smoked flavor throughout. Hopefully it won't take me another 35 years to swing through Bishop to try this again! Service was great you order at the counter and they take your food to you. Quite a good bottled beer selection. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Sampler Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

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We stopped here on a whim during our drive home from Death Valley when we were craving some BBQ. Upon arrival we were greeted by staff and placed our order. We got two of the platters where we got to choose three meats and two sides for each. As a family of four (kids aged 5&9)this was enough to fill us all up. We had tri-tip, brisket, chicken, and mild sausage with Mac N Cheese and beans and two giant thighs of cornbread. After placing our order we picked out seats. Due to weather (it was about 26° out and had snowed in the days prior) we sat inside where the decor was what you'd expect from a Texas Style BBQ restaurant. The mountains surrounding the area were an amazing backdrop as they were beautifully covered in snow. Overall the food was good... tri tip and brisket were amazing. They had various BBQ sauces at each table that were also amazing. We'd definitely stop in again if we were out that way. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - View from the parking lot. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

We came here on our way home from Mammoth. You order at the counter and then find a seat. We were greeted by a friendly cashier. There is lots of seating inside, picnic style tables and booths. It's very family friendly. We ordered the tri tip, half rack of rips, and the kids pulled pork sandwich. The food was really good! Everything came out very quickly. The rips were smoky, flavorful, and fell off the bone. The tri tip was moist and tender. The bbq sauce options at the table met every need from mild to ghost pepper spicy. We were really happy with the food. Can't wait to come back on our way to Mammoth read more

I had the try tip sandwich and it was delicious. A part of it appeared to have been dipped in the Au jus which made it even tastier. Environment felt very welcoming and the order taker (may have been owner) was also the server. She was super nice and efficient. Some locals were also eating their which tells me it is really good. We will definitely make it a regular stop when we are in the area. read more

Good amount of meat for the buck. Lean and juicy, quite soft. Service is fast and friendly. Great pit stop after a gruelling thru hike! read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Tri-Tip - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

The crew was amazing, checked on us 3 times and was so attentive to our needs. Food portions were just right and cooked perfectly. A definite thumbs up! read more

This place has top tier BBQ!! I love house made cornbread! The staff is so friendly here! =)

4 stars. Holy Smoke delivers exactly what you want from a no-frills Texas-style BBQ spot. The sausage was unexpectedly juicy, the brisket had great flavor and tenderness, and the baked potato was a quiet standout -- simple but really satisfying. The ribs leaned a bit sweeter than I prefer, but still well-prepared. This is a casual, order-at-the-counter setup with quick turnaround, perfect if you're craving BBQ without the wait. Service is efficient, though the interaction at the counter felt a little rough around the edges. Nothing that took away from the meal, but something to note. Overall, a solid and straightforward BBQ experience with generous portions and good flavors. Worth a stop if you're in the area and want something hearty and fast. read more

Holy Smoke Texas Style Barbecue - Sampler with ribs , Sausage - 1/2 lb and Brisket - 1/2 lb. - Barbeque Near Me - Bishop, California

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Another fishing trip ending with the most amazing experience and tastiest bbq ever. The food at Holy Smoke is sooo good and I love the peaceful ambiance.... When the actual owner greets you with a smile and genuine love it is a must to stop and support the work of a true Christian warrior... Thank you Holy Smoke and be blessed...! read more

I normally take photos of my food but it was so good that I realized after I finished eating that there was nothing left! The pulled pork sandwich and tri tip were extremely tender and flavorful. The sides were heavenly with the mac n cheese probably one of the best I've ever had! The cornbread was also delicious. The coleslaw was a perfect crunch to add in with some pulled pork bites and the sweet tea was perfectly brewed to wash it all down with. The outdoor patio is dog friendly and the service was fantastic. I will be back!! read more