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    Smoke'N Ash BBQ

    4.3 (407 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Ethiopian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Awaze brisket, awaze lamb, Mac n cheese, and fries
    Alicia J.

    Checked this place out with the family. Heard about it on Diners and drive ins. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. Service was great. We ordered: Awaze ribs, lamb, brisket, vegan collard greens, beefy greens, Mac n cheese, rice pilaf, beet and potato side, lentil side and a cabbage side. We also ordered the loaded injera nachos. The food is delish. Table favs were the Awaze ribs, brisket , beefy greens, nachos and lamb. I personally didn't like the lamb but I was out voted!!!

    Travis T.

    I got the Tex-Ethiopian platter which combines elements of Texas-style BBQ with Ethiopian influence. The awaze pork ribs were good, and so was the brisket. The rib tips and the berbere macaroni and cheese were delicious too. However, the red lentil stew was just okay. On the bright side, the Texas toast and the injera were the stars of the show. Overall, I might go there again but try something else on the menu.

    Fried ribs and bozena Shiro wat.
    Tae S.

    Hmmm. Ethiopian and BBQ sounds like a good match. I ordered the lunch special (fried ribs and a side). My side was the bozena Shiro wat(chick pea). The chick pea was a bit go spicy for me so I replaced with Mac and cheese and it was very tasty. The service was great and the place is clean. I will come back to try other items. The fried ribs were okay.

    Doro Wat / Spicy Chicken Stew Ethiopian Vegan Combo
    Cheri S.

    I loved the food. I ate it Luke warm and the flavors were still awesome! I didn't expect to actually enjoy it, but I did! The service was fast and they were really confident in answering my questions. My only negative review is that we asked for one side of injera and one side of rice and instead we got no rice and double injera. Our order wasn't that big or complicated but it was a Thursday night and it may have been busy! Overall I will return!

    Platter for 4
    Ali I.

    Ethiopian meets BBQ!? Was excited to try this one. We got the 4 person platter that comes with 4 sides and a side of fries for 3 adults and 2 teens. Def enough food. Opted for the pork and beef meat selections vs the beef and lamb. The meats were all good and I loved the seasoning with the Ethiopian flavors. Only one I didn't care for was the ribs as they were dry and not fall-off-the-bone...flavor was there though. I think my fav was the awaze tibs. Sides: we tried the Mac and cheese, potato salad, beefy greens and the yellow split peas. Of all of those I liked the greens the best. Split peas were also good and had a unique flavor profile. My friend loved the potato salad but I didn't care for it as it was pretty heavy on the mayo. Mac and cheese I would pass on. The teens really loved their fries lol they were seasoned well. It also came with two small mounds of rice, 4 halves of toasted bread and a piece of injera under the awaze. I wish they provided a few rolls of injera as well. Definitely worth checking out!

    Shelby R.

    Smoke & Ash is such a gem! If you've never had Ethiopian BBQ before, this is the place to experience it. The flavors are bold, smoky, and deeply spiced in a way that makes every bite memorable. We ordered a combination platter so we could try a little bit of everything, and it was absolutely the right move. The brisket was tender and juicy, the chicken had a beautiful smoky char, and the traditional sides like injera, lentils, and collard greens tied everything together perfectly. The injera was soft, tangy, and the best "utensil" you could ask for--it soaks up all the spices and sauces beautifully. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a modern touch but still plenty of cultural influence in the presentation. The staff was friendly, attentive, and happy to explain dishes if you're new to Ethiopian cuisine. What really stood out is how unique this place is--Ethiopian flavors blended with Texas BBQ. It feels both familiar and completely new at the same time. Definitely a restaurant I'd recommend to anyone wanting to try something different but delicious.

    Loaded Potato
    Jenni D.

    Good was pretty good. Best thing I tried were the ribs. The brisket was a little dry but good flavor. Mac n cheese was just okay. They messed up my friend's order but made it right (just took awhile)

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    Chelsea N.

    I wasn't sure what to expect as I'd never even heard of Ethiopian fusion but I was pleasantly surprised. Service was so friendly and welcoming. I opted for the ginger tea and let me tell you it tasted medicinal in the best way. If I was not feeling well I'd go order that tea again to feel better. Really good flavor. I got the strawberry cake because you just can't go wrong with strawberry cake. We also ordered the bbq loaded fries with brisket, perfect fries! Crinkle cut, soft on the inside, crunch on the outside. Had a little spice but really delicious.

    Tina T.

    Visited this place today and tried their hot ginger tea and Italian cake. They were both truly amazing as far as quality and service. The staff were also very friendly although there was a bit of wait upon arrival. The place also had a cute mom and pop diner vibes.

    Belldandy O.

    Smoke'N Ash BBQ takes Texas barbeque and fused it with Ethiopian twist. This was my first time ever having Ethiopian food at a restaurant. There was a lot of parking available since the store front is located within a plaza. My boyfriend and I arrived right before they opened on Saturday and were the first customers for the day! We ordered the Tex-Ethiopian Platter for 2, which was priced at $44.99 on the menu. It comes with smoked doro wat (chicken stew), rib tip tibs, awaze brisket, awaze pork ribs, two sides of our choice, served with Texas toast and choice of injera or rice pilaf. For the sides, we did the berbere mac n' cheese and tikil gommen (Ethiopian-style cabbage and carrots), as well as the rice pilaf. This amount of food was more than enough for the two of us. This was our first meal of the day and we were stuffed! We appreciated the cashier for helping us make our selections. The food was great! Personally, my boyfriend and I both enjoyed this more than regular barbeque. The injera and Texas toast helped ease the spice of one of the meats for sure!

    Khoa N.

    In my opinion, there are better BBQ in DFW. Actually I don't see how Smoke'N Ash got Michelin Recommended... As far as the Texas BBQ goes, I thought the ribs and brisket were kinda dry. I prefer the Ethiopian side of things more. I didn't see anything special with the supposed Ethiopian spices/rub for the BBQ meat. Regular Texas BBQ has a better flavor. Their Ethiopian TIbs I thought was pretty good. Injera is always good. I really liked their collard greens! I would show up early as there will most likely be a line.

    Menu as of July 2025
    Dale B.

    I randomly came across this restaurant on IG and bookmarked it for whenever I visited Dallas. This place is worth the hype. I mean a random guy behind me started telling me how good they were and said he liked their lamb. Party of 5. 3 adults and 2 kids. This was a holiday so by the time we got there, they were sold out of quite a few things. We decided to order the platter for 4 and it did not disappoint. Apparently you place your order then you get seated but since we weren't ready, they told us to grab a seat and then we placed the order at the register when we were ready. We ordered the Tex-Ethiopian Jumbo Platter and got spiced rice x2, fries and Mac n cheese as our sides. We also substituted lamb for pork which was a great decision. Everything tasted great. Injira is an acquired taste but glad I got to try it. One person in our party liked it. The Doro Wat (chicken stew) had a nice kick to it. The spiced rice was okay but nothing special. If I do end up going again I may be tempted to try more things. We were there towards the end of the day so it wasn't too crowded. The owner came by to say hello and explained some of the dishes. Everyone at the table was satisfied, including the kids. There are to-go containers by the register which was convenient. I absolutely recommend them! 4.5/5

    Injera Nachos with all tomato products on the side
    Elizabeth A. H.

    I normally love smoke and ash. This time my husband joined me and he has a tomato allergy. We let the server now about the allergy and I wanted to make sure anything I got I could share with him and anything he got was also OK. We asked a lot of questions about ingredients. We were not at all confident that this experience was going to be OK because the employee kept saying phrases like will this item only has a little bit of tomato paste in it and expected that to be all right. It was a stressful experience. They left off the lamb on the nachos, but did bring us a side of land after we let them know.

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    What's the best time to go on a Saturday?

    The schedule is from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Any time would be great, however, I'd recommend you to go… Read more

    How do you order takeout from your business?

    You can order online, and they'll give you the food when you come in. It's a great place to go, you should try it.

    Anything gluten free?

    Ethiopian Injera is gluten free.

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