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    Leon's Smoke Shack BBQ

    4.7 (177 reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Mixed rib meal
    Jordan H.

    This was some of the best bbq I've ever had. I would pay just to come in for the smell. The service was great and the staff is so friendly. There's only 6-7 tables (plus the whole bar) but if it's busy, just wait. It's worth it.

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    Mr. W.

    I come here for the slap bbq potatoes. They have excellent service the only downside is that the restaurant is very narrow and customers waiting to pay bottle neck at the entrance with those waiting to be seated.

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    Eddie H.

    A small "hole on the wall " bbq hut in midtown Tulsa is a great place for good basic Barbecue. Leave the expectation for frills and flair at home. This is a genuine barbecue shack with about 8 small tables and a dinner style bar to sit at. I had hoped to find some good barbecue here and I was not disappointed. The family owned provides good, friendly service. The flavors are classic barbecue and texture is soft and moist stopping just short of mushy. Soft and sweet describes the flavors of the meat, beans and potato salad. The only thing on display here is a practiced mastery of the art smoking meat consistently. Bring your own mayo if you want a sandwich with mayo. I would definitely come back for good basic barbecue.

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    Joanna M.

    Leon's is across the street from the Church Studio. It has a decent amount of parking around the building. You walk into the wonder smell of bbq. We were seated quickly and our waitress was great with answering questions. I ordered the rib plus 1 meat (sliced brisket) with baked beans and potato salad. The ribs were excellent, juicy and tasty. The bbq sauce was really good as well. I wasn't a fan of the baked beans, it had a Smokey flavor I didn't enjoy. The potato salad was good. You will leaving full and happy.

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    Pamela H.

    We decided to eat here because of the great reviews and it is right across the street from The Church Studio. We got there around 12:30 and they were not busy at all. Avey was our waitress. We decided to go with "try all the meats" option for $33. Avey did tell us that they did not have any bologna and running low on ribs. This was some of the best bbq we have ever had. Chicken, pork, two types of sausage, chopped brisket, and ribs were brought out. The mild sauce was very good but we requested the spicy sauce and it had a lot of heat to it. It did come with basic white bread. She did bring dill pickles, jalapeños and chopped green onions also. Non of the meat was dry, not overly seasoned and just really great bbq. The inside was clean but the men's room did not have any soap in the soap dispenser. Plenty of parking.

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    Mary H.

    Support local small businesses! Best BBQ in town! If I do say so myself, probably why only open Thursday thru Saturday!!! Get in when ya can!!! Most tender brisket and ribs!!! Love a creamy Mayo based potato salad and them sweet baked beans!! Yass I want to try the other meats but I can't quit on the brisket!!! A nice spicy bbq sauce with the kick!!! Homemade desserts by Ms Helen, save room!!!! Nice cold ac with bartop seating for solos like myself or couple tables for groups. This is a small dine in so come early or order to go! They get packed quick and stay busy!!! Mr. Franks is the best server and keeps the cups full and everything ya need. Love quality and friendly customer service!!! These are good people here with fantastic food!!! Give it a try!!!!

    Whole BBQ Bologna Whole Potato 1 Meat
    Michael N.

    The restaurant was very cool, the service was outstanding and the BBQ was outstanding. Possibly the best I've had. I highly recommend if you like BBQ give Leon's Smoke Shack BBQ a try, you will not be disappointed.

    Carlos M.

    Stopped by the new location for the first time on Saturday. Had a great experience. The food was delicious and the portions were amazing. We had the absolute best service from Ayanna (hopefully that's close). We will definitely be back.

    Mixed Rib Dinner with spare ribs and sausage. "Them Beans" for both my sides because they're sooo good!
    Stephanie C.

    This place is fantastic! Get "Them Beans" for your side (or both sides, like I did). The spare ribs are so tender, they slide right off the bone. The sausage is fatty enough to be juicy, but not greasy. Their sauces are delicious and the "hot" is actually HOT. And the folks running the place are so friendly, it makes it a joy to eat there.

    Slap potato Half Potato 1 Meat
    Linda D.

    Visited Leon's on while visiting Route 66. What a find! The brisket and ribs were very tender. They had homemade desserts. My husband had banana pudding. For lunch I had a slap potato! Wow! Great service

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    Food was great! We tried the ribs, chicken, chopped brisket, beans and tater salad. All the meat was juicy and sides delicious

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    Great food and service. The ribs and brisket are what we had. We will be visiting again soon.

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    Food was excellent!!! Service was great. The atmosphere was good. I'd recommend this place to anyone. Not hard to see why it has 4.5 stars.

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    Great food, good music, fair price for large portions. Most easily splittable to share. Well worth the trip!

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    2 years ago

    Found this little gem in Tulsa. The service was amazing and the food was great! They had great communication and it felt like home

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    Tried the chicken. They cut it off the bone before serving. Was very juice and tender. The bbq sauce was sweet and tangy. Well visit again

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    Our favorite bbq in tulsa!! We always get the ribs and at least two additional meats.

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