Loved Mija BBQ! The food was delicious (don't skip the chicken nachos ), and the service was fantastic. The outdoor seating and playground make it SUCH a great spot for moms with littles, playdates, and easy family dinners. Total win read more

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I have been on a mission to collect barbecue joints all over greater DFW, and on a beautiful day we decided to take a drive to Cedar Hill, a charming little hamlet we had never explored before. I was genuinely excited to try this spot. When we arrived around 1 pm on a Thursday, the place was empty. They mentioned that we had just missed the lunch rush. There is a large field out back with lots of picnic tables, so I can absolutely imagine this place getting busy and lively. It just was not bustling while we were there. We ordered a two meat plate with ribs and brisket, along with elote and mac and cheese. We also added hot honey wings and tallow fries. I really wanted to love it more than I did. The sides were barely warm, the brisket was a bit too tough for my taste, the fries were too skinny (also barely warm) and the wing skin was softer than I prefer- he wings have potential - I would have loved them crisped up before being sauced. Overall, the food landed in the middle for me. That said, the interior is super cute and has a welcoming vibe, and the guy working the register was very friendly. I am glad we made the drive and checked it out, especially on such a pretty day in Cedar Hill. read more

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Came here for a too good to go order but saw they had smoked wings on the menu so I had to check those out. The too good to go order was two random sides. Small parking lot but love they have plenty of outdoor seating as well as seating on the inside. Can't wait to check out the outdoor seating in the summer. The young lady at the front was very welcoming and friendly as soon as I walked in. The ambiance is a southern down home type feel. Very relaxed, good music and gives the Texas vibe. Now - the star of the show: the food! Smoked wings 7/10: a little undercooked for my preference but nice smoke flavor. I did get the hot honey sauce on the side but not a fan of the flavor. Maybe I'll try these with the sauce next time because it may help add flavor to the wings. The ranch was homemade - which was good. Elote 8/10: this was really good and hard for me not to eat the entire thing! Great flavor and nice portion size. Baked beans 6/10: not my fav side and I'm used to slightly sweeter baked beans. These had a tart taste - not bad or sour just not sweet enough for me. I'd definitely come back and try the barbecue next time. read more

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Mija BBQ is set inside a beautifully remodeled frame house that immediately gives it a warm, inviting feel. It's not your typical BBQ joint, and that's part of the appeal. There's a huge yard out back with plenty of picnic tables, which makes it perfect for hanging out when the weather's nice. Inside, the space is small, comfy, and neat. It feels well put together without trying too hard. There's even a fireplace that adds a nice touch--no idea if it's actually working, but it fits the vibe. The staff here really stands out. Super friendly, very polite, and they keep things simple--you order at the corner, grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. Easy and efficient. I went with the brisket taco, and it delivers. This isn't a tiny street taco--it's loaded. You get brisket, salsa negra, avocado crema, and pickled onions. The balance works really well. The salsa brings some acidity to cut through the fat, while the crema smooths everything out. Every bite comes together nicely. As for the brisket itself, the seasoning is solid but not overly aggressive. Personally, I'd like a bit more bark--it was a little thin for my taste. That said, the smoke ring is very prominent, and you can taste that deeper smoke flavor. Texture-wise, it was very tender--easily cut with a plastic fork. I did catch it later in the afternoon, and the lean slices were just a bit on the dry side for me. Overall, the vibe here is awesome and the tacos are legit. This is a spot I'll definitely be coming back to--looking forward to giving the brisket another shot, plus trying the pork ribs and some sides. read more

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I feel like a stumbled upon a secret gem!!!! Hurtados has always been the Texas standard for TexMex BBQ, but I would pick this over Hurtados everyday. There is seating but it's very limited inside. Tons of picnic tables in the back for outdoor seating. Impressive menu, there are a variety of items to chose from, something for everyone from BBQ, to wings, to tacos to burgers. Another yelper mentioned not to skip out of the sides and I'm glad I took their advice. I had the brisket grilled cheese with a side of Mac and cheese. Husband went with two tacos and elote. My Mac and cheese was cream with a little spice. It was a very filling side and I loved it so much I prioritized finishing that over my sandwich. This is the kind of Mac and cheese you want to share with your family! Brisket grilled cheese was delicious and grilled perfectly. It was the perfect amount of cheese - not so much that it was greasy. Husband has the tacos and agreed that Mija's was better than Hurtados. We will be back! read more

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We've been eyeing this place for a while. We hopped on their website and read about them and decided to give them a try. There's not much in Cedar Hill, although we are from the area we usually go to Dallas for a bite. Well, we're impressed and excited to have something this good! The Siegler family definitely has some great food! Service was good. The two gentlemen we encountered were friendly. My husband and I are pretty sure the owner was in the back cooking. LOVE! Very cute and cozy inside. The air was blasting nice and cool. My husband and I just wanted something small so we decided on the Chilaquiles (initially we thought they had migas but Chilaquiles are just as great!). We really didn't expect for the serving to be much, but the bowl was pretty loaded and satisfying. Impressive. They do not skimp out on the food. I ordered mine spicy and my husband ordered mild. The chile is very homemade and delicious. True to the spice! I want to add that I've never been to any restaurant where they ask "do you want your eggs over easy" and actually deliver over easy. My eggs were runny just how I love them! My only complaint is the the food was a little cool around the top BUT, I think it was from the AC. I didn't mind it as much because the food was just delicious. We'll be back with friends to try out other dishes. ;) read more

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Definitely delicious food. Do not pass on the sides. Yes, the sides. Begin with the elotes, mac and cheese, charro beans and fries. I know, why come to a BBQ Tex-Mex for sides? Please enjoy all the meats. However, brisket and burnt ends were sold out each time my son and hubby have attempted to place an order. Let me simply add, their pecan pie is the best I have EVER eaten. Pecan pie is not a regular menu dessert. Unhappily spoken. Please bring the pecan pie back to the menu. Cookies? At a bbq restaurant? But the pecan pie, heavenly! read more

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Excellent que! I particularly loved the nachos and brisket. Service is on point. Ambiance is chill. read more

Mija Barbecue - Platter with a little bit of everything - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

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We love Mija! We made the mistake of arriving too late on a Saturday night & they were out of brisket & some other items. We appreciated that we were given an order of jalapeño mac & cheese as a substitute for the coleslaw that went on a Sweaty Pig sandwich & they were out of. That was excellent customer service. I can't wait to return for brisket birria. Honestly, everything here is great. We're so glad that they have a following. Cedar Hill has limited food options & we're ecstatic that they are here. They have a great outdoor & play area for the kids & it's BYOB! We love this feature now that it's finally cooling off. Check it out if you have not! read more

The guys working are very nice and the place is clean. The brisket and turkey I got was a lil dry like it was yesterday's meat. I should have known with the storm that it would prob be this way. All the food had good flavor the brisket needed a lot of sauce to be edible. Due to serving this to a customer I'll prob not be coming back. read more

Mija Barbecue - Brisket sausage turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

Y'all, I've been eating barbecue long time, and this is different. I'm not sure if it's that Latin fusion or what, but it is damn good. I started writing this review just after the first taste of the coleslaw, maybe the best I've ever had. Elote was fantastic. The sausage was I don't know how to describe it, chunky? Delicious. Friendly customer service. The only downside is that it's in Cedar Hill, and I don't live anywhere near here. read more

This is a great little hole in the wall restaurant with amazing food and service. It's a very cute, refurbished house with a great picnic area in the back. The options for food and flavors are fantastic, and I have a family of picky eaters. My son even commented that the tacos he had were the best he's ever had! read more

Delicious food with great service! The food portions are generous. Indoor and outdoor seating are great for Texas weather.

food is so fresh and delicious. only complaint is i wish they were open more days of the week! Service is amazing !!

3 1/2 stars. We were in the area and decided to try this place. I had, not pictured, the Cedar Hill taco. It had a nice kick. The salsa verde was delicious. The elote was meh. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich. He seemed to enjoy it. Small place, nice outdoor dining, but it was pouring. Limited parking, clean bathrooms. read more

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This is a very small place to eat. The service was quick and helpful. I got the Dallas and cedar hill tacos with charro beans. I am in love with the Dallas taco. I could eat 5 of them. The Cedar Hill taco and beans were okay but not my cup of tea. But my baby loved the beans. read more

Mija Barbecue - Cedar Hill taco - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

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We have been to Mija's several times since arriving in Texas and it never disappoints. Customer service is always great, very friendly and helpful. The food is amazing! Tacos, burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, and a good choice of sides. Whatever you get, you know it's going to be yummy. read more

Considered eating here for dinner tonight because I'm wanting bbq but yall are way too expensive to not serve meat with sides (1-, 2- or 3-meat plates). When you start doing that, I'll try you then. read more

Amazing BBQ place inside of Ash and Ember Brewing. The food was amazing. A little different than your traditional Texas BBQ spot but still good if you want to try something new. The staff recommended a variety of things. I wasn't a huge fan of the beans but everything else was great. The board games are a nice touch. Loved this place, definitely recommend. read more

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Brisket Sandwich = 4.5 s Brisket Tacos on flour tortillas = 5s Elotes = 4.5 s Mac and cheese 3s Drinks: Lemonade = 4s & Sweet Tea = 4.5s read more

Mija Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

The food is delicious! We sat outside at the picnic tables. Our server was really sweet and helpful. We will be back read more

Mija Barbecue - Quesabirria Taco and Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

Every place is not for everybody and it definitely wasn't for me. It's not good. The barbecue is dry and they give you hot potato salad. I thought it was weird. Oh and they not to friendly to people my kind! read more

The Mija burger was great. Seasoned well and not dry. Very thick and filling. I will definitely go back. read more

Mija Barbecue - Mija Double Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

This bbq joint was nice, close to a little down town area. The food was pretty good, not my favorite bbq but I've definitely had worse. The outdoor area is so cute and family friendly with a little play ground. I got 1/2 lb brisket, 1/2lb pulled pork, and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was good, it had queso with a little chilly flavor on it. The brisket and pulled pork were just a little bit dry. Was about 5 minutes before anyone acknowledged me standing at the front, but in not sure I can blame the person working as she was doing the register, and running food, but a hi would have been nice. read more

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Ordered Saturday platter special ...amazing. Tacos. Brisket. Sausage. Cheeseburger. An amazing grilled cheese with brisket. Very reasonably priced. Will be back ! read more

Mija Barbecue - Saturday special...the sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

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Food is always great! No matter what you order. Service is also great. The young men at the front desk are always ready to help. The new upgrade to the silverware and cups is great! This is the place to go for an enjoyable breakfast, lunch or dinner in Cedar Hill. read more

Don't. Get. The Banana. Pudding. Visited yesterday and while the service was fine, the food was not. We had a few brisket sandwiches and a banana pudding which was completely spoiled. Tried calling but no one answers the phone. Don't know if the fridge was broken, or if the ingredients were just old, either way it was absolutely awful. read more

We first heard of Mija BBQ in a local Cedar Hill coffee shop that serves their breakfast tacos. They said that Mija served their BBQ in a brewery (that I also hadn't heard of) over in another part of old Cedar Hill called Ash and Ember Brewing Company. I found a Groupon for Mija and we showed up really with no expectations. We opened up the front door to an all tables occupied dining room around 5 on a weekday. It was already hot back in May, so nobody was out on the sunshiney umbrella-less patio. You have to figure out what to do when you walk in. Food orders are taken in the far corner of the room at the counter along with beverages. We needed time to look over the menu; but you have to stand at the counter to do it and honestly, I was trying to decide if we wanted to just get it to go or come back another time. It's a small place with tall tables and backless stools except for one table for six at a regular height. I couldn't see the specials chalkboard through the people sitting in front of it. I waivered. We decided to stay. Two people left a tiny table in the middle of the room and we hung out there. At some point, the large party left the normal height table and I just sat down, dirty or not. I had ordered the Street Taco Plate - two sides, Elote and Charro Beans with Cochinita Pibil, Brisket and Pulled Pork tacos with two wonderful savory salsas. My husband ordered the Chile Relleno Sausage Link ($10), Smashed Burger ($9), and two Street Tacos - Pulled Pork and Barbacoa ($3 ea.) I was disappointed that they didn't have any Birria; but most everything was delicious except the sausage which turned out to be dry and crumbly and the hamburger which was way overdone for my husband's taste. The seating turned out to be the most unsatisfactory part. Once past that, we had an enjoyable time and the tacos with Red and Green salsas were terrific. The elote and charro bean sides were very good. Mija Barbecue is not inexpensive of course. What BBQ place isn't pricey? I did notice that since May they have raised their Street Tacos to $4, while Regular Tacos remain $6. They had half price Taco Tuesdays when we were there; but I see that they are closed on Tuesdays, now, and instead have a Hump Day Special: 1/2 off Sausage, Brisket, & Pulled Pork Sandwich Plates. Service was limited when we were there that weekday in May. One person to take food orders at the counter; but they did bring it to you. Someone else took beer orders. I can't speak for any other time. So the experience was a mixed bag for me. I definitely didn't like a room full of large tall boxy wooden tables and stools. It's just cramped and uncomfortable. But the Unisex bathrooms were spacious and clean. Glassed views of the brewery were pretty cool. And those tacos are absolutely delicious. read more

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Phenomenal barbecue - the epitome of what Texas Barbecue should be!! I've had all of the top ten Texas Monthly barbecue restaurants and Mija Barbecue is absolutely #1 - the burnt ends are perfect, brisket is incredible, and sides/appetizers are delicious. You can tell everything was made with love. read more

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I absolutely hate to leave a negative review because the establishment was super cute and the workers were extra extra sweet but we got a quesa birria taco, a chicken nachos and a two meat platter with ribs, brisket, mac & cheese, and beans and I hate to say it was not appetizing at all. We will never go back just in case you're a review person and you read this. This is not me being ugly this is our honest opinion the food was not it. read more

Good food. We had a bit of everything. It's a good place in that area for bbq and they have plants and art from local shops for sell.

The food and ambience was amazing! My family and I enjoyed our food! Will be back again for the great services! read more

Mija Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

The meat quality and preparation was good. Everything else from price, taste, portion size and menu selections were extremely limited and not typically what one would expect when thinking barbecue. The sides were awful 56.00 spent for two people and I we threw more than half our meal in the trash! No I do not recommend this as a barbecue spot! read more

They're a food truck located outside Ash and Ember Brewing Company, we stopped here after hearing about it on a YouTube video. We were happy there was food available so we order after grabbing a few beers. We ordered brisket tacos and sides and everything was good for the most part but the mac and cheese was dry, no gooey, creamy, cheesey goodness that we all crave... but sadly that wasn't the case here. The Dallas style brisket taco was good, the salsa on it had a good balance of spice and acidity while the pickled onions added a tangy punch to each bite. The brisket was smokey, tender and really delicious and the elote was also really good. The pecan pie was a solid finish to our meal and the beer was great and I'd definitely visit again. read more

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Took my family here and everyone LOVED what they got. We got everything from the burgers, to sausage and sliced brisket to the tacos! Everything is home made and fresh. And so flavorful! Can't wait to return. Update: returned a second time in a week. I just love this place. You can taste all of the love and passion in their food. I will definitely a regular. read more

Mija Barbecue - Brisket Taco, charro beans, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

Awesome food. Fresh and worth it!!! Had the bbq chicken and a brisket taco with charro beans. Tortillas are hand made. read more

Mija Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

I've been here twice, one time for breakfast, I got the brisket migas, they are absolutely amazing. It took about 12 minutes and there wasn't much rush. I got the food to go but it's a little house with the backyard as a patio, it's very cool. The next time I got a hamburger for lunch, it was a bit expensive but good. I'd definitely go back. read more

The brisket elote was awesome! Would definitely get again. Lots of flavors that go great together. The lemonade was refreshing! I liked the pulled pork taco and it's definitely got a kick! The Mac n cheese was great as well! read more

Mija Barbecue - Brisket Elote - Barbeque Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

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Excellent, enjoyed it very much, will definitely be back! Barbecue has an awesome flavor!

EXCELLENT Brisket Tacos!! Very nice new building and very nice staff! Always on time! They never miss!!