The place i wanted to go to was closed today :( a quick stroll down the street and in I walk into JD's. It has a backyard bar b que feel that feels more Texas as you listen to the country music they play in the background. I opted for the combo platter. I chose ribs, brisket, fries and ranch beans. They give you a choice of saucing your meet or placing it on the side. It's also worth to note that the lemonade and tea are house made. If your avoiding high fructose corn syrup that's the way to go or they offer sever Mexican sodas that are made with real sugar The ribs were the best part of my meal. A bit crispy on the outside, more like a fried rib. The brisket tasted like the fridge and my assumption from taste is that is old. Neither meats had a smokiness to them. It's truly Texas BBQ no real smoked flavor more nuanced to highlight the meat. Surprisingly they only had one bbq sauce. I would expect to see a mustard bbq as it probably would pair better with the meat I was served today. I'm from Kansas BBQ caption of the world and honestly this bbq doesnt compare. read more

It should be illegal to call this BBQ. There's no way the brisket or ribs I got had seen the inside of a smoker. Zero smoke ring and zero bark. Plus it was the least amount of meat I've ever gotten in a bbq sandwich. Fries were also soggy and undercooked. 2 stars for toasted bun but don't go here if you want BBQ aka smoked meat. read more

JD's BBQ and Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Return visit early Tuesday evening. Our group of six were the only people in the entire restaurant. After studying the menu I had my heart set on a baked potato loaded with either pork or beef barbecue. Two ladies at my table ordered the loaded baked potato before me. When the waitress came to me she promptly informed me that they don't have any more baked potatoes. They only have the two for the ladies. Seriously? It was barely 6 PM on a Tuesday night with no one else in the restaurant except us. I studied the menu again and decided on the fish tacos and a side salad. Was very disappointed as the fish tacos were two tacos with two very tiny pieces of grilled fish. No condiments or dressing of any kind just a plain piece of fish with the tortilla. I was still hungry after my meal. I don't plan on coming back to JDs because my time is too valuable. I really get miffed after I study a menu, make a decision, and then learn that they can't fulfill my order due to lack of stock. How can any restaurant with a baked potato on the menu run short after 2 orders? read more

JD's BBQ and Grill is an interesting place. First off, if you are a smoked meat BBQ snob such as I am, you may be disappointed. I was expecting something along the lines of Lockhart's, Pecan Lodge or Baby Back Shak. JD's is not in this vein of BBQ. Having said that, I have had the baby back ribs and the BBQ 1/2 chicken and found it excellent. The BBQ here is reminiscent of that old standby Tony Roma's.........and there's a reason for that. Talking with the owner/chef on my last visit here, he divulged that he worked for Tony Roma's for 16 years cranking out their BBQ. That covers the BBQ part of JD's BBQ and Grill. The grill part offers a variety of offerings including grilled salmon, fish tacos, grilled chicken and a very tasty grilled chicken salad. The service all three times I have been here has been EXTRAORDINARY. This is truly a family-run business and everyone on duty bends over backwards to ensure your satisfaction. They are friendly and genuinely concerned with your dining experience. There is ample dining space and the atmosphere is family-casual. They have space out front for sidewalk dining and taking in the atmosphere of Jefferson Ave. Overall, I like this joint......a lot. But, that being said, I have a couple of nits to pick. The fries have been hit or miss when I have had them. The space and the atmosphere of the dining room seems a bit spare and barren. One wall has pictures of the family and assorted flair; but, the other wall is bare. The biggest nit is that the whole "concept" seems unfinished or unformed......like they are still figuring it all out. I am confident that after a little more time, they will find their true concept and express it. I think JD's is an excellent place to grab a good meal at a REASONABLE price point. read more

JD's BBQ and Grill - It's SOMEBODY'S birthday! - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Family owned place, friendly staff but that cambo tested just ok. Brisket was ok but there was no bark on it, the ribs as you can see on the picture had bones shown & could have been crispy. Lentils were ok but the sweet potatoes fries were very greasy. The cambo was $15. read more

JD's BBQ and Grill - Combo - ribs & brisket with lentils & sweet potato fries $15 - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is the best BBQ I've had in over a decade! The ribs were so tender and juicy. The meat fell off the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing! I can't believe that everyone in DFW isn't flocking to JD's BBQ and Grill! read more

JD's BBQ and Grill - a farm scene - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

His Birthday was well Spent here! Happy Birthday boy! Wonderful food Great Service nice family environment read more

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Checked this place out by chance. Seriously some of the best ribs I've eaten, Dallas or anywhere. Cannot recommend enough!

Excellent menu all around. The barbequed ribs are the best in the Bishop Arts area. Unlike most places in and around the Bishop Arts District it is not overpriced and the servings are generous. The focus here is on the food not on being trendy. I have ate here several times and always loved it. The service is efficient and friendly. It is a great place for lunch or to bring the family for dinner. read more

If you know BBQ.. Then don't come here. You'll be very upset. It isnt smoked. But don't get me wrong, it is pretty okay tasty food. To the owner: do some remodeling man! Get some design. Givr some life to the place. Its very dry . other then that, the waitresses are great, the place is clean, and the food was okay. read more

Worst bbq I've ever had. The brisket was chewy, almost all fat, and completely inedible. The fries were obviously not fresh and still frozen in the middle. The pecan pie tastes like it out out of a Walmart freezer and then heated up. No one should ever eat here. I wish I could leave a 0 star review. read more

I ate here for the first time today and it won't be the last! Got a 1/2 rack of ribs with steamed veggies and french fries. The ribs were tender and cooked just right. I ate every bit of meat off those bones! This is a family owned business and the owners are very nice people. They have family pictures and pictures of regular customers on the wall. The atmosphere is very friendly and inviting. read more

The food is great. The barbecue is a LITTLE spicy. My husband and I didn't mind it but we eat a lot of spicy food in general so this is just a small warning to those out there who can't handle a bit of heat. It's a cool little place. Parking was 25¢ for an hour so bring a quarter with you but there's not that many parking spaces so you might have to walk on a busy day. read more

My family stumbled upon this restaurant and glad we did. My wife and I had their brisket sandwiches and loved them. Our kids ordered a hamburger and grilled cheese off of the kids menu. Both tasted amazing - I will certainly order my own burger next time. Great food and friendly staff! read more

Not bad...not bad at all! I had some brisket tacos at JD's and they were definitely serviceable! Top flight like Lockhart, no... not quite, but still good. They have table service unlike most BBQ joints...the service was very friendly. Prices are very good. Unfortunately, no beer :( read more

After a long day at the zoo, my family was ready for some good food close by. We picked JD's solely on the Yelp reviews and proximity. Best choice ever! So much delicious food and such a reasonable price. The restaurant is unassuming, the portions were huge, and the service friendly. We'll need to plan to drive from Plano again! read more

JD's BBQ and Grill - Ribs so good there's none left for the doggy box! - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Strictly average food. The restaurant is not a smokehouse even though the name says barbecue. Our server was very nice and helpful.

Really like this place. Super clean. Simple. Food is excellent, clean and fresh. I had the brisket, coleslaw and dirty rice. Absolutely no complaints. Great job guys! read more

Delicious food, friendly service, and great prices. Their homemade BBQ sauce is perfect; little bit of spice, and not too sweet. Also, their homemade mango cheesecake is some of the best I've had. I love this little place! read more

One of the best tasting BBQ places in Oak Cliff!! Great service, food & atmosphere!! My favorite is their half grilled chicken with their delicious homemade BBQ sauce and they're baby back ribs are really tender. read more

I have never liked any kind of BBQ till I tried JD's. The BBQ sauce is home made and has a spice that gives it a kick. The ribs are very tender and falls right off the bone! Servers constantly check on you to see if everything is okay, very talkative and welcoming. Absolutely love this place! Good job guys! read more

Had the half tack ribs, vegetables (broc- cauliflower) sweet potato fries. $13.99 Had the ribs w sauce on the side. Excellent!! Meat was cooked to fall off bone perfection! Not a lot of fat. Veggies were steamed just tight, fries were very good. The place was almost empty on a Sat night...clearly people don't know about this place! We'll be back!! Family owned and run. Try this place!! read more

Nice decor and clean space. But this was the worst bbq I've ever tasted. If you like unseasoned, baked meats, go ahead and enjoy. Tea was bitter. Sauce was decent. Baked potato was fluffy. I like real bbq and it's not in this place. Staff was friendly. JD was too busy baking meats to come out from the kitchen to meet his customers. I asked before before I ever tasted his baked meats. Completely disappointed and will never return as I'm sure it won't get any better bc they intend for it to taste this way. read more

JD's is clean, new, and no-frills, but that is where my compliments end. A restaurant needs a conceptual vision not only for the food, but also for the experience. JD's feels so bare bones it is a wonder how it took so long to open its doors. right from the moment you open the door you gasp, "This is it?" It is a bistro style place with a kitchen behind closed doors. A good BBQ place is all about process. There is no mention anywhere about how the meat is cooked or where the meat is sourced. Its just a straightforward dive-y "it is what it is" sort of place. I tried the brisket sandwich which was served within minutes of me ordering it. The meat had zero seasoning and tasted like over-cooked. Brisket should be falling apart and with the fat fully rendered. A crust of blacken dry rub and above all a great sauce. The BBQ sauce tasted like KC Masterpiece, because it was. That or it was some other store bought brand. It was thick with corn starch and corn syrup. I'd be shocked if I am wrong. If I am, then I recommend that JD's seriously take some time and reword the recipe. The sauce is just sweet, that's the flavor profile. But let's get back to that meat. It was also bad. It was dry and flavorless. So the sandwich which was served on a Mrs. Baird's hamburger bun tasted like processed syrupy BBQ sauce with badly cooked meat. BBQ is smoked. End of story. This isn't BBQ. JD's is cuts of meat sourced from "who knows where" and cooked "who knows how." JD's is in desperate need of culinary vision if it hopes to keeps its doors open. read more

Food was bland. And brisket is not brisket its roast beef covered in bbq sauce. Very tough and chewy.. My water glass was empty and 5 workers were behind me on their phones. Left disappointed in food and service. Save your money and go to a restaurant that is authentic. Sorry! read more

No BBQ here except for the sauce. The sliced brisket is tough and doesn't taste like BBQ but rather baked. Not even worth one star.

Yep. The ribs were delightful. Veggies were tastey and not cooked into total submission. A family business. I'll be back.

I've been getting BBQ from this place since they were at their old location, the service is great and the food is even better, I always get the half chicken, you definitely get your money's worth here every time read more

This family owned business has hands down the absolute best ribs in Dallas! Support local family owned business that puts their kids in college versus giant corporation that makes millionaires of their CEOs while neglecting their employees. As well as awesome barbecue, kindness and great service are such great qualities rarely seen anymore. This will be a regular place for us! read more

We had a party of 15 for lunch on Sunday. Service was excellent. JD came out to greet us. I had the brisket plate-- tender and flavorful, generous portions. We shared several appetizers, including the chicken wings and potato skins. Very satisfying. Outstanding dining experience. read more

Tried for first time. Using day old or more brisket doesn't fly. One bite and I knew it was old. Chicken was too dry to eat so saving it for my dogs. The place was empty so I should have known better. I want to support our local businesses, but you have to give me something to support. I am now going to eat my homemade cheese sandwich because I'm hungry! read more

This is not real bbq the ribs were dry and chewy brisket was mostly fat the baked potato was so hard my 2 yr old didnt even get to eat it !!! Fries were so greasy Wont be back !!! Positive thing i can say the cashiers are nice great attitude and are welcoming !!! read more

The best brisket burger I have ever had in my life. JD's has the best bbq sauce I have ever tasted in my life. Overall in my opinion JD's is the best bbq restauraunt in the metroplex. read more

JD's BBQ is the best around... I think I have had everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. The ribs are OMG GOOD!! Baked Potato stuffed with BBQ!!! Rotisserie chicken is THE BOMB!!! BBQ sandwich is really awesome. If I am trying to feel healthy I will get the grilled salmon or a grilled chicken Ceasar salad. If you like salads they have a BBQ salad that is ridiculously good. The staff is all family and are very friendly. I LOVE JD'S!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I love this place!! My all time favorites are the brisket sandwhich and the bacon BBQ cheeseburger, would also recommend the loaded fries with a side of brisket. Nothing like JD's BBQ read more

The friendliest staff in Dallas. This place was awesome. The ribs and BBQ in general is grilled instead of smoked like most places.

Had a rib sandwich with the meat cut off the bone. Was delicious as were the fries. I'm a no sauce person but I sampled their's and it was good. The young man that served me was attentive but not annoying. Will be back...glad they are in Oak Cliff. read more

They had great service! The brisket and ribs were delicious! I took my dad for his birthday and he was given a cheesecake!

We found this place because the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. The food is good and fairly reasonable. Service was great. The only thing I would add is, traditionally all barbecue joints serve or has available onions and pickles. Have to have onions and pickles on the side. Nice place. read more

Great place to have some BBQ and relax with your family. The staff is so friendly and they'll make sure that your visit is nothing but great. Definitely will be coming back. Maybe I'll try the ribs next time. read more