Smoak Town BBQ: A Hidden Gem East of Dallas If you are hunting for elite Texas barbecue, look no further than the food truck setup in downtown Fate, Texas. This Texas Monthly Top 50 spot is delivering a masterclass in the craft, complete with a welcoming, high-energy vibe, friendly staff who truly know the BBQ community, and a nice outdoor picnic area to enjoy your spread. Bonus points for hospitality: they offer free Lone Star beer while you wait in line. But it's the food that cements this place as a must-visit destination. Here is how the menu stacks up: The Meats * Brisket: Absolutely top-notch. Whether you lean toward the lean or prefer the moist cut, the execution here is flawless, boasting a great smoke ring and incredible depth of flavor. This brisket easily stands on par with the top 10 BBQ joints in the entire state. * Ribs: These offer an excellent, clean pull and a great bite. The bark is perfectly developed, locking in a wonderfully deep, meaty flavor. * Jalapeño & Cheddar Sausage: A stellar double-grind link with a nice, snappy casing. It delivers a great peppery flavor profile, with just the right amount of jalapeño spice and savory cheddar cheese oozing with flavor in every bite. * Pork Belly Burnt Ends: Absolute meat candy! These are easily some of the best pork belly burnt ends you will find anywhere in the Metroplex. A total flavor bomb. The Sides * Creamed Corn: Bold, rich, and elevated by a fantastic kick of added spice. This easily ranks as one of my absolute favorite sides among the Texas Monthly Top 50 circuit. * Mac and Cheese: Creamy, smooth cheese goodness paired with perfectly cooked pasta. It's clear a lot of attention was given to the flavor profile here rather than letting it be an afterthought. The Verdict Smoak Town BBQ is a powerhouse operating out of a downtown food truck. From the world-class brisket to the spectacular sides and genuine Texas hospitality, this place is a definitive don't miss. read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list so we made a trip to visit Smoak Town BBQ. Smoak Town BBQ was stop #2 on our Dallas trip. I had sent a DM to the pit master about our visit and placing an order to pick up. Unfortunately they didn't have brisket at the time of our visit but everything else we got was wonderfully delicious. We picked up the Texas Trinity w/Ribs, sausage & pork belly burnt ends with 2 sides. Every thing was delicious but the ribs were the star of the plate. Thank you Smoak Town BBQ for cooking delicious food. They are currently located at a food park but will be moving into a brick and mortar. read more

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Smoak Town BBQ I stopped by Smoak Town BBQ after hearing great things -- and it definitely lived up to the hype! I ordered the one meat plate with brisket, mac & cheese, and beans. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and had that perfect smoke ring and bark you hope for in Texas barbecue. The beans were hearty and had shredded meat in them -- they were good, just a little spicier than my usual style. The mac & cheese was awesome -- creamy, cheesy, and the perfect comfort side. The barbecue sauce was spot-on too ~ rich, tangy, and full of flavor. The outdoor setup adds to the experience ~ picnic tables under a covered area, stacks of wood, and that unmistakable BBQ aroma in the air. It's got that laid-back, small-town Texas charm where everyone's just enjoying good food and good company. The lady who took our order was so sweet and welcoming -- a true example of Southern hospitality. She made the experience even better! The line wasn't long, and we didn't have to wait too long for our food -- a big plus on a busy day. They also have banana bread pudding, which I didn't get to try this time, but it's on my list for next visit. Overall, Smoak Town BBQ is a solid spot that earns its Texas Monthly Top 50 recognition. Great food, friendly service, and an authentic Texas BBQ vibe. I only give HONEST and TRUE Reviews from the Heart. Thank you for taking the time to read it & react to it. read more

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Excellent BBQ. Sides are delicious as well. A couple of friendly guys that run the business. Be prepared to pay a premium for your lunch. Maybe that has more to do with current beef prices. I recommend this establishment. Give them a try. read more

"We followed the Smoak... and found BBQ glory at the end of the trail." TL;DR: Smoak Town BBQ brought the fire. Brisket, turkey, and pulled pork were all bark, bite, and beauty. The sides held their own. Hospitality was five-star, straight from the pitmaster's heart. Worth every mile and every empty stomach rumble on the road to BBQ salvation. This one smokes the competition. It's early on a Saturday morning. The truck's full of gas, the cooler's iced down like a Yeti in January, and I've got a few cans of Celsius riding shotgun. The mission? Four BBQ joints in one day, and Smoak Town BBQ was stop number one. The wife, aka my side dish queen, decided to sit this East Texas meat parade out. Said something about wanting to "catch up on work." Translation: she didn't want to be trapped in a brisket-scented truck with two grown men arguing over which pitmaster has the best bark. Her loss. My buddy Big D rolled up right on time, and we hit the road with the same focus as a pitmaster watching a firebox. First stop: Smoak Town BBQ, nestled in the heart of Fate. By 10:15, we were pulling into a food park that had more wood stacks than a small lumber yard. Official opening time was 11, but we figured a little Texas charm and hungry eyes might work in our favor. Pitmaster Cameron Haley greeted us like we were family showing up late to Sunday dinner. No hesitation. No fuss. He built us a plate that could've made a grown man weep. That plate? A trio of meat magic: thick-cut turkey slices that were moist and seasoned like Thanksgiving came early, brisket with a bark that crackled like campfire kindling and a center that surrendered like slow-simmered butter, and pulled pork so tender I thought about calling it sweetheart. Mac and cheese came creamy, beans came bold, and that homemade sauce? It was the kind of dark, tangy elixir you want to bottle and baptize your next brisket in. The setting? Casual. Honest. Covered seating and small-town pride hanging in the air. His sons were out "hunting frogs" nearby, which, let's be honest, is just elite-level prep work for future BBQ pitmasters. We cleaned our plate like it owed us money. No leftovers. No regrets. Just smiles and sauce-stained fingers. We shook Cameron's hand and promised to be back when we had time to linger and eat slow. This place deserves a second visit with the full crew and side dish queen in tow. 18th stamp in the passport collected. 32 to go. read more

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Amazing! Definately recomend this place Service is super amazing! Food is tasty and super delicious!!! read more

BBQ is amazing! Cameron is a great guy and makes amazing food. The turkey is incredible as well.

It was so good! I got the brisket - my mom got the ribs. It was tender & flavorful - sides were amazing! Also the banana pudding & potato salad were read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Brisket and ribs ! - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

We absolutely love Smoak Town BBQ! It's the best BBQ ever! We love the people, fun atmosphere, and dog friendly seating area. This week we ordered ahead for our game party. The wonderful crew loaded my car with freshly prepared food. The BBQ and sides were perfection! Thank you Smoak Town BBQ for making our party a huge win! read more

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Cameron and his crew went out of their way to accommodate my company for an event this week. The food was spectacular and we ate it all. We have been looking forward to trying out Smoak town and was not disappointed!! read more

Exceeded all expectations! I had heard about this place a while ago and now regret I took so long to try it. The Pork Belly Burnt Ends are phenomenal and the brisket is delicious too!!! This is now our favorite BBQ place! read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Brisket and Pork Belly Burnt Ends. - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Best bbq in the rockwall county! Friendly service, great food. It is an outdoor setting but it is enjoyable.

Service ... excellent Food .... Ok Ambiance... expected Price too high. $20 plate 1 meat. 2sides read more

Haven't been here in a while but was craving some bbq. Got a two meat plate with two sides. Ribs were delicious and I'm still thinking about that potato salad. Service was quick. Got my food in less than 5 minutes. There is a large tented seating area with TV's. Maybe when the weather is in the 70's, I would stay. Was a bit too hot today. Definitely a good spot to have right in Downtown Fate. read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Ribs, turkey, Mac and cheese and potato salad. - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Just picked up Smoak Town BBQ for lunch, and I'm sure glad I did. I ordered the two meat plate: the brisket was outstanding and the jalapeño sausage was great and had a slight kick. Their Mac and cheese really won me over. Highly recommend this place! read more

Best BBQ in Rockwall county second to no one. I wish they were open everyday! Owners are great people and extremely likable. Family friendly environment and they keep adding on. read more

My wife and I tried this place for lunch on a Friday and it was good. We got there around 1030 not knowing if there would be a line or not, and we were the first people there. We tried the 2 meat plates. My wife got the turkey and sausage. I tried the brisket and pulled pork. They had a special that day of PB&J burnt ends, but they would not let you do a 3 meat plate with it because it was a special order. It was $16.50 for 1/2 pound so I stuck with the 2 meat, but when I went to pick up the order they decided to let me try 1/4 pound of the PB&J burnt ends for $8.50. For sides we had the corn, potato salad, beans and mac and cheese. For the two 2 meat plates with sides and 2 sodas it was $67. We made multiple meals out of it. The sides were great. The corn had a sweeter flavor to it which I enjoyed. My wife didn't care for the turkey (weird after taste) but she liked the sausage. The pulled pork was tasty. The brisket was good, but a tad dry. Overall, it was a good lunch and it's definitely worth checking out. But, being so far away from Dallas, nothing stood out to make me want to make the trek again. read more

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This place is seriously amazing. We came on Wednesday about 12 as suggested for the brisket burger and wow just wow. They only do burgers on Wednesday and this is the day to come. It literally melts in your mouth. They could not have been any nicer too. It's a food truck with good parking and good seating. We will come back for the meats read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Double patty brisket burger comes with chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Smoak town is the best BBQ we've tried yet in the DFW area. If you're in or around Fate, you won't regret giving them a try!

Saturday 11am, Sep 28th. Second time here and awesome. Had the pork ends. Oh man! Corn had a cinnamon thing going on and the beans had a lot of heat. So dang good. $18 for wifey and I to share this. read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Mac n' cheese with brisket over the top! - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Located in the outdoor food court called Fate Food Haul, in Fate, Texas, this smoked meats outdoor diner serves up a variety of BBQ plates, or sandwiches, and can easily cater a big takeout order for families, picnics, gameday, etc. *Open until sold-out. Selling great food is easy, then you sell-out, and the party is over for that day. Get here as early as you can, treat your Boss to lunch, just make a plan! Everything is smoked daily, and the sides are fresh. Staff will call your Name, not a number, and hand-carry your order to you, make sure you have everything. Wendesdays are still Brisket Burger Day, if you have not tried these, hump on over on Hump Day, with an appetite! Today being Friday, I got the Pulled Pork. Sandwich Plate. This was a hill of meat, stacked up on a fresh soft bun. Tender, light smoky flavor, no dry parts. Good bbq sauce, but I hardly use a tablespoon so the Smoak Town flavor don't get covered up. Fate Brought Me Here, I'm Done. read more

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Don't let the location fool you! This spot has food to get off the couch for. Although located in a depressingly failed food truck park (Fate city manager fail ), the bbq is bad to da bone! I had both the pulled pork and brisket samiches and was not disappointed. Service was friendly and ambiance would be sitting on a bench in an open lot, but that is not why I like me some smoak.. A must try imo. read more

One of the best bbq places I've been too in a long time I'm very satisfied with the quality of the meat and the flavor of the meat!!!!!!! read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Bbq food truck!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Had the 3 meat platter of brisket,ribs,and pork belly burnt ends. All 3 were just outstanding, as were the 2 sides. Stellar que.

Amazing place! Wasn't able to get any bbq as they was out but the set up was cozy and spacious. We grabbed some coffee at the rolling beans food truck and headed out. Service was excellent. read more

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We had brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey and burnt ends with brew beans and creamy corn. Excellent as expected-we were anticipating greatness and it was even better! Got to meet the pit master and his dad who are super people and so gracious!! Thank you and We will be back read more

Pulled pork was the best I've ever had! Certainly recommend it! Brisket was very flavorful too!

I want to give more than 5 stars... I am a fan of great BBQ. SMOAK TOWN BBQ is a truly GREAT establishment. It is a relatively new business, and they are killing it! Sold out every day. Everything I've had here is amazing and a fair price, considering it's the upper echelon of BBQ. The brisket is perfect, the... ALL of the meats are PERFECT! The sides are amazing. The random specials make you wish they were on the menu every day. This place, the food, the people.... I'm all in! Do yourself a favor and stop in. *-Update-* Still know that this is the best BBQ place around. I've added some of the photos of a few of my visits to SmoakTown. read more

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This food truck is located in Fate Food Haul, just off Main Street. They serve up some of the best barbecue in town. We love going for a brisket sandwich on the weekends. They serve it up quick and offer several sides, including macaroni and cheese! Lots of outdoor seating, available along with margaritas from a nearby food truck. read more

Best BBQ in the area! My favorite is the brisket burgers on Wednesdays. Never had a better burger, and you don't need a million fixins; the burger speaks for itself!! If you go when they have the boudin balls, you MUST TRY THEM. I'm still waiting for them to return read more

Some of the best bbq in all of Texas! Plus the nicest people you've ever met. Go once at it'll be your new favorite spot! read more

Smoak Town BBQ - The 3 meat plate that's enough for at least 2 people!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

This was the first time i have tried them. OMG the way the brisket melted together with the cheese and the BBQ sauce was outstanding. I would definitely come Here multiple times and the customer service was very nice and friendly and all smiles. I licked the box clean it was so good. read more

We've been going to Smoak since they first opened on State HY 276. The food and service has always been great! Now that they are in Fate, we have the chance to visit them more often than we did last week. They were sold out of their regular menu which is understandable since it's delicious. Instead, they had a secondary menu which was mostly sandwiches and burgers. Boy did those also live up to the standards of Smoak Town! We will be going back more often to see what else they have to offer. read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

I consider myself a BBQ snob...and this place is LEGIT! I drove out all the way from Dallas to try their burger...but they had just sold out! I was moping and sulking my way back to the car, when the owner stopped me and said he had one last burger, but they were photographing it for a magazine article and if I could wait, he'd let me have it. What an amazing gesture...he didn't have to do that. His kindness made the burger taste even better! read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

I can't say enough GREAT things to say about smoak town! Not only do they have some of the best bbq I have ever had but the business itself is such a great family ran establishment. You really feel like part of the family when you come eat at smoak town. We tired a little bit of everything on our visit and everything was so tasty. My husband had one of the platters and I had the chopped brisket sandwich. We also got lollies mac, brews beans, the creamed corn, and the potato salad! I think my favorite thing was the pulled pork and the potato salad. My husband LOVES the brisket. The turkey is the juiciest turkey I have ever had. We came on a beautiful fall day and the outside seating was the perfect place to enjoy the delicious food. Each table has its own umbrella so you can be shaded from the sun if needed. The hospitality of the staff is top notch! There is always someone walking around checking in on you making sure there is nothing else you need. I would recommend this place to anyone I know! read more

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Absolutely fabulous BBQ. The beef brisket melted in my mouth and might've been the best I've ever had. The creamed corn with jalapeños was sweet and spicy and perfect. The Mac and cheese was decent, too. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal. I drove over an hour to try it out and would gladly double that. Someone needs to start selling wheelchairs next door because you're going to need one when you finish your plate! read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

BEST SMOKED MEAT EVER! I usually don't pay for someone else to smoke meat because of how mine taste but they outdo me all day long. Honestly, give it a try you won't regret it. Great people, great price, incredible food. read more

Smoak Town BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

The food was excellent! Definitely will be back. We tried a few different items to share and loved all of it. Customer service was great as well! read more

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10 out of 10 the best bbq in town when they have the smoked Turkey get it!!! Brisket is also super delicious.