I've lived in Leander for 11 years, and I had only been to Smokey Mo's BBQ once or twice about 10 years ago. Unfortunately, my first experience was, at best, pretty lackluster. I decided it was finally time to give it another shot, and I'm so glad I did. First of all, the service was phenomenal. The employee who took my order ~I believe his name was Aidan~ did an amazing job. Not only did he take my order quickly and efficiently, but since I was dining in, he also brought my food out to my table, which I really appreciated. Everywhere I go I always order some kind of dirty Mac and cheese, which in this case is the chopped brisket with Mac and Cheese, even though it isn't listed on the menu as a meal. I usually know exactly what I want before I get to the register so I don't waste anyone's time, and Aidan knew exactly how to ring it up. The entire transaction took less than a minute but didn't feel rushed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was very relaxed on a Thursday evening. It wasn't very busy, but after this visit, I can definitely understand why people keep coming back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was excellent. The mac and cheese was perfectly cheesy, and the chopped brisket was moist and flavorful. To finish off the meal, I had a slice of apple crumb pie for dessert, and it was a great ending to an already fantastic experience. I'll definitely be coming back again soon perhaps to try the breakfast tacos next time. If this visit is any indication, I have high hopes for them. This has become one of my favorite experiences at a local restaurant, and I'm excited to return. read more

We've eaten to go orders from this location twice now without any issue. I was surprised to see some of the poor ratings, as we have not had a problem at all. The brisket has always been fine. The ribs are delicious and we liked the burnt ends. No comments on the service because it's always been fine. read more

Smokey mos is awesome!!! I live breathe and eat Smokey mos. I couldn't imagine anywhere else with their kind of service and yum food.

Always friendly staff and do their best to provide quick service. Love coming by for some quick and filling breakfast tacos. They also have the best creamed corn ever. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and tidy store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have had previous unpleasant experiences but have gone back recently to be humbly surprised by the fantastic service. read more

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Not my favorite but at least I gave it a try. I really wanted bbq and while I was in Leander I thought I'd try a new spot. Smokey mo's was down the street and I ordered take out. Now I love burnt ends and I was over joyed to see it as a sandwich on the menu. Topped off with a side of cream corn, how could I go wrong. Well the burnt ends were a bit too salty. And the only thing that allowed me to finish them was the yummy cream corn, which rivals another bbq hot spot. Maybe I just chose the wrong dish. I don't know but I hate that this was my first experience. read more

More on the budget side of bbq you have Smokey Mo's and it is pretty good. My go-tos consist of their bbq salads or their spuds. While their sandwiches are on the smaller side they are still tasty. I'm not too keen on any of their sides though. They could really use a better (meaning baked) mac and cheese with a good crust on it. Their smoked turkey is very good and I don't really eat much brisket anymore but theirs is good also. The service is always friendly and quick. Always a great quick salad for me! read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Mo's BBQ Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

Every time I visit, the food is hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The brisket is tender with just the right amount of smoke, but sometimes is too fatty for me. The turkey has a really nice kick to it, it's probably my favorite meat to get there. Their sides are just as impressive especially the cream corn and potato salad. The portions are generous, prices are fair, and the service is always friendly and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the kind of place where you feel welcomed the minute you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is pretty hot in the dining area though, so we always get it to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

So go in and order a sausage and biscuit expecting a biscuit and a sausage patty. But they don't.. they put chopped up sausage on a biscuit. I asked if they do not put sausage patty on biscuit? They responded no , they only put chopped up sausage on the biscuit which to me makes no sense but OK. In the end, got a refund went to Chick-fil-A. So they're gonna charge me seven dollars for one biscuit and finely chopped up sausage? The service was kind of rude while I was being cordial and trying to understand the reasoning behind it all. The shift manager that gave me the refund did not apologize for any confusion or the fact they do not offer sausage patty anymore. or tell me to have a great day. He was just kind of snarky and just said OK. Needless to say I will not be returning nor will I recommend this place. read more

I always love to go to the Smokey Mo's. I crave BBQ constantly and the Smokey Mo's offers great food, service, and the food is relatively affordable considering how much it costs to eat out these days. I love their sausage. It's mouth-wateringly tender, flavorful and it also comes in jalapeño if your palette favors the spicy. It also pairs quite well with their BBQ sauce which is a nice blend of sweet and smokey. I really dig their potato salad which is nice and moist. It scoops like ice cream and is tasty like a scoop of ice cream. Potato salad should never be dry. I'm also rather fond of the macaroni and cheese. My wife says they add a little bit of citric acid to it. It's how they make it so creamy. It is O so creamy. PRAISE CHEESUS! The employees are both courteous and professional. They cut off the blackened portion of my moist brisket at my request to make it easier to chew and digest. Class act! They have bread, pickles and onions out on the floor so you can make your own BBQ sandwich. And I suggest you do. Praise Cheesus! read more

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I'm being generous by giving them 2 stars. By Texas standards, the BBQ was just OK. Turkey & Brisket were dry as a bone. I love jalapeño sausage and order it whenever I see it on a menu. I have to be cautious as I'm highly allergic to MSG. When we walked up to order, I asked if the sausage contained MSG and was immediately told "couldn't tell ya". [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was dead - now I know why.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mediocre food and crappy service attitude. With dozens of choices for great BBQ in our area, we will take our business elsewhere and encourage everyone to do the same. read more

I don't understand all the negative reviews for this location of Smoky Mo's BBQ. I moved very close to this location about two years ago and eat there a couple of times a month and have never been disappointed. I've tried everything from their ribs, chicken, just about every sliced meat they have, chopped bakers, etc. Everything has been pretty consistently great. Maybe they just feel sorry for me because I'm an old fart and give me the good stuff? read more

If you are craving BBQ, and your go-to pit has already sold out for the evening, Smokey Mo's stands as a reliable alternative. This establishment dishes out all the classic BBQ staples, each seasoned and cooked in the traditional manner you'd expect. I always try the brisket and sausage, which were good but a bit dry. The highlight was their smoked chicken, which was succulent and infused with a rich, smoky essence. The side dishes--creamy mac and cheese, luscious creamed corn, and hearty bacon ranch potatoes--were all seasoned to perfection and quite satisfying, though it was evident that they had been reheated rather than prepared fresh. The 'sloppy mo' was a let down. It was cold, small in portion, and just looked unappetizing. Overall, Smokey Mo's is a basic fast-food BBQ joint, from its unremarkable decor to its approach to food preparation. Despite these drawbacks, the flavors generally hit the spot, making it a decent option for those sudden BBQ cravings. read more

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Ordered pick up from here. Sides and turkey were decent. Service was friendly. But my lord this brisket was drier than the Sahara desert. Can't have that in Texas read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

First of all I ordered a delivery. Took an extra LONG time for it to get here. Then when it finally did, I got potato salad instead of cole slaw. By the way, I hate potato salad. I called the store and was immediately put on hold before I could even say a word and they never picked up on my call. HORRIBLE SERVICE. read more

Good BBQ but their pricing has completely driven my family and friends away. They are a hog on pricing. You can get a great noon meal at Bella Sara for $10, plus your drink of choice. read more

Ordered 7 sliced beef sandwiches on line to be ready for pick up 11:45. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store & restroom was extremely orderly & very clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sandwiches had plenty of tender, moist & flavorful brisket. Very happy with the friendless of the staff too. Will definitely be back soon! read more

Stopped here on Fri eve. Was hands down the worst Smokey Mo's I've ever been too. I ordered the Chopped Baker which was actually cold. Nothing was hot. The butter, sour cream, cheese, everything was cold and hard. The meat had no flavor or sauce. I also ordered a side of coleslaw and it was the most disgusting thing I've ever seen. It literally made me ill after one bite and I found it to be inedible. The texture of it was complete mush, like applesauce. Almost as if it was frozen and didn't defrost properly. Completely disgusting and inexcusable. The texture itself made me want to gag. I'm not sure what's going on with this location but the experience was absolutely dreadful and completely unacceptable. I have no idea what the excuse would be for this experience, especially when I was the only customer there. BTW, if you're going to call yourself a BBQ joint, you might want to have BBQ sauce on the tables. I mean, really, none? read more

Well you can definitely tell there is different ownership here. This Smokey Mo's has gone down hill for sure. We purchased 3 meals- chopped sandwich w side of beans, 2 meat combo, a brisket plate, and choc cake slice...$65.00. Holy wow! That side of beans you see in the pic is half the size the sides used to be. The brisket was dry, the beans had no flavor, and the sides are the size of a sample cup from Costco. So while the food has gone downhill, those prices have surely found the uphill. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Chopped sandwich w side of beans....or a tablespoon of beans rather - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

This is the first time I've ever left a negative review. I am so disappointed with the food I just received. I ordered the breakfast bowl and paid extra for brisket and potatoes. There was a tiny sliver of brisket and I counted 8 tiny diced potatoes that look stale. I also received a sweet tea with no ice. Thanks for the room temperature sweet tea and this really unappetizing breakfast bowl. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Breakfast bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

Everything was delicious and the service was great. We got moist brisket, ribs, jalapeno and regular sausage, creamed corn and mac' and cheese. The brisket was awesome, you could pull it apart with your fingers. Ribs got picked clean. Only thing that could make the mac' and cheese better is some bacon crumbles mixed in there... Thanks again y'all, I'm still in a food coma! read more

I've been going to the Leander Smokey MO's for years. Today I had a pickup order and had to receive the worst service of just about any restaurant I've ever been to. The service has been declining at this location the past couple years but this lady was down right rude. Needless to say that Smokey Mo's in Leander has permanently lost my business. The people they hire are a reflection of the leadership that hires and trains them. read more

Picked up a $32.00 Togo order this evening. This is how it went. Me: everything in the bag? Them: Yes sir Me: pickles onions and bread? Them: Yes sir I get home and Not!!! My bad for not checking! read more

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Some darn good Barbecue with Fantastic customer service ! We love Smokey MO's ! And don't miss the opportunity to stop by for breakfast .. oh my goodness those tacos are delicious, try the green sauce ! Your welcome read more

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! 1. The brisket is always juicy and moist, seasoned to perfection! 2. The ribs are juicy and fall off the bones. 3. I love the sausages, seasoned the way I like them. 4. I could drink the sauce, I put it on everything! 5. I love the pinto beans and buttered potatoes. Even the canned green beans are tasty. I buy from the Leander location most of the time but have tried other locations, the consistency is same. Beats Rudy's, Salt Licks everyday! read more

Always great tasting food! Friendly and fast service! We order for the holidays from them too! read more

Awesome delicious food! We ordered for a Christmas party and it was the best BBQ ever!

If I were to ever return to Smokey Mo's, I would only stick to the fatty brisket and just make my own sandwiches. The turkey was flavorless (worse than Rudy's) and I was disappointed in the Mac n Cheese and the buttered potatoes. The menu is very confusing so I am glad I looked online first. The customer service was incredible. The place could have been cleaner. read more

I just spent $80+ to have this delivered via Urber Eats, 1lb of Brisket and 1lb of Ribs like $50 in meat and they packed our order/sent it out WITHOUT BBQ SAUCE.. Who sends out a BBQ order without BBQ sauce?!?! The Liberty Hill location has never done us dirty like this. Also want to add our potatoes weren't done and didn't come loaded. All the toppings come cold on the side. And they forgot our pink lemonade. read more

Before my main review, I have to mention one thing that really annoys me: I come in and buy a pint of salsa on a consistent basis but the SAME exact story happens EVERY time I come in. I will tell the employee at the cash register, in an attempt to save them time, "I always get charged for a pint size side" the employee, regardless of who it is, freezes like a deer in headlights, then on queue, turns and asks another employee how to charge me. They always get a reply of "charge for a pint size side but make sure there is enough left to sell." As much as I buy salsa here, you would think this would no longer be an issue. It isn't the end of the world, just very annoying that every cashier seems to take me for a liar. I am changing my review because my last experience set the bar pretty high for this location. I was greeted by a younger gentleman who was very upbeat, friendly, and even would laugh and joke with me. I really appreciated the fact that he made the experience feel more like a family place than just another restaurant trying to force you through the line quickly without much human interaction. I was grateful that they were willing to sell me a large container of their salsa too as it is very flavorful and I love putting it on lots of different foods. I am grateful that I had such a positive experience. It is a very large and spacious location and I would like to make it my go-to Smokey Mos read more

Our Smokey Mo's BBQ in Leander experience was rather disappointing from beginning to end. I had a great deal of difficulty trying to order online. I tried using their website and GrubHub to order pick up barbecue for myself and my dining partner. The menu on GrubHub was actually different than the menu on the Google website so when I couldn't get the order to go through on GrubHub, it was very disappointing. I then went to the Google website and placed an order online and paid for it. There were no desserts available on the website menu -which there were on the GrubHub menu. I decided we could either live without dessert or I would call and see if they had dessert and ask them to add it to the order. I ended up doing exactly that, and the nice young lady that answered the phone tried to be very helpful, however the first words out of her mouth were "Our online ordering system isn't working very well." I mean if I hadn't called, would I just have had to wait a half hour, or 45 minutes and then figured out something was wrong? Anyway she was kind enough to take our dessert order over the phone and since we were ordering takeout and would be coming in to pick it up ....we discussed either adding it to the order on the card I had already used to pay for the rest of the meal or having my dining partner just pay for it when he got there. I never really understood what the resolution was going to be. We discussed the order I had placed online and she documented it so she could make sure that they would make that order for pick up. She did place me on hold a couple of times to go ask someone about the situation. That was the disconnect that caused the lack of clarity on the dessert order. She was very pleasant and I know she was doing her best to accommodate me. A few minutes after disconnecting from the call I received a call back from her letting me know there were no more of what I had ordered which was a simple baked potato with chopped beef on it. It was rather disappointing, how can a place fail to make potatoes that are offered as a main dish on their menu? Anyway, she asked me if I'd like to replace it with something and I told her a chopped beef sandwich would be fine. (That was supposed to come with potato chips. Silly me, I assumed that since that was what was on the menu, and in the picture menu and description, that is what I would get. I didn't clarify so when I got my sandwich at home, there were no chips with it. The Baker was $9.05 and the sandwich $6.39 but of course I didn't know that at that time. I would have thought the young lady that contacted me would have alerted me. My dining partner had ordered a two meat plate with moist brisket and pork ribs, buttered potatoes and cream corn. I had not ask for pickles or onion but I had asked for bread and barbecue sauce. Those were missing with his 2-meat plate. He advised that he did not feel the ribs or the brisket were comparable to a couple other local barbecue places. He also said the buttered potatoes had no butter and the cream corn was not to his liking either. Overall he was very disappointed. My chopped brisket sandwich was on a regular size hamburger bun and of course had the sauce incorporated into the meat. There was plenty of chopped brisket in the sandwich but I was kind of surprised at the size of the bun. It was definitely on the smallish side, bigger than a slider but not as big as a regular size bun. I had ordered it with onions and pickles which it did not have on it, nor on the side. It was a little spicy but good. I really think a lot of the confusion stemmed from lack of clarity as to whether they actually had my online order or whether they didn't. I did ask several times but couldn't get a direct answer. I thought since she was acting as if she knew my payer source they had to have my order.... In the meanwhile I had also gotten text confirmation that they indeed had gotten the order and it gave me an order number. I will say the desserts were perfect. The peach cobbler was very good although made with canned peaches and the chocolate cake looked good and my dining partner said it did taste good too. So far the charges on my card are pending at $24.44 add 7.56 for the desserts. $32.00 in all. In my opinion a chunk of change for a small sandwich, a 2- meat plate and two desserts. I did read the YELP reviews before deciding to order and overall they were good so this may have just been a one off issue. read more

I am very angry about this restaurant. It is a scam and dishonest place. First, their menu does not show pictures of the plates offered. Hence, after you pay, you are surprised to see a plate that seems to be good for people who are in a 1000 calories diet. I ordered the $15.50 Ribs Plate with Cole Slaw and I was totally surprised for the SCAMPI plate. It was 4 little ribs, no more than 3.75 inches long. After the tip, each little piece cost $5.50. I complained and the answer: "We weight the amount." My wife order the brisket plate and only got 8 pieces. Stay away from this location, I have been there two times and both times it has been a disappointment. I wonder what you get when you order a 1/2 or full chicken plate...what do they give you? How much you get? Maybe I will try this next. read more

Their tea is the absolute best. Staff is friendly and the food comes out fast. As far as quick BBQ goes Smokey Mos hits the spot. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Sausage plate with bread, Mac n cheese, potato salad, and sweet tea. - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

TLDR: This is a hidden gem of a BBQ place, highly recommended if you're in the area. I eat waaaay too much BBQ; if you look at my reviews you'll see what I mean. So I was pleasantly surprised by Smokey Mo's offerings over the two times I've visited. Service is pleasant and blessedly quick - especially for BBQ, which tends to move at a mosey at best. The digs are casual, more fast-food functional than barbeque-divey, but it's clean and there's enough tables for several families. Though not for the faint-of-heart, I like the spicy, dense flavor of their sauce. Though they highlight it on their menu, I found the brisket to be only above-average at best. Perfectly tender and melt-in-your-mouth, the texture is marvelous but it's actually a little bland. I remember thinking what an excellent sandwich this meat would make if paired with some pastrami or corned beef! The sides and desserts (yeah I know, why eat these at a BBQ place) range from very good (the corn on the cob, the beans) to so-so (the pecan pie and the potatoes). But the chicken taco is a standout - order it without the sour cream or dressing and enjoy the slight smokiness of their BBQ chicken on a tortilla. Delish! At the top of my recommendation list are the racks of baby-back ribs. Both times, they were perfect to my palate. I like these to be tender, but not so that they could double for pulled pork. Rather, a little 'pull' or 'chew' is nice, and the flavor is subtle but exquisite. Great brisket is a natural in Austin, but excellent baby-backs are much more rare. This place scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - The most excellent chicken taco. Get it without sour cream or dressing, or it'll be too sloppy. - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

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Always good packaged in no spill care! Everything delicious! Serviced with pride and perfection! Usually have food delivered but love to eat in the restaurant as well! Clean, pleasant surroundings! Amazing work ethic from employees! Must surely be happy to work there because they are friendly and seem to interact well with each other & guests! Just can't say enough! 5 star review! read more

Food and service were great. Atmosphere unclean. Old onions, peppers, etc sitting out. Many dead flies on the floor as well as dried spilled drinks and trash left in the floor. read more

I ordered catering takeout for a work event. Could not be happier! Crystal was the manager and was simply the best! I ordered 6 lbs of meat for 10 people (went with 3 lbs of sliced brisket and 1.5 of turkey and chopped brisket each) potato salad, beans, and green beans, with a side of Mac n cheese. I was surprised and delighted that it came with a full bottle of Smokey Mo's BBQ sauce, 2 gallons of iced tea (they downed the sweet tea), she added ice, a loaf of bread. Then there were condiments (onions, pickles, lemons for the tea, and jalapeños). It was more than expected and all of it was so good. Great experience! Thank you, Crystal. By the way, the BBQ from this location tasted better even than the BBQ we got from the Cedar Park location for whatever reason. But people devoured it. (Definitely worth going for the moist brisket, not the dry...and take my word for it). read more

First time here in 4 years, the cashier kind of rushed me through my order which I'm sure it was because there was a line but that made me forget a side I was going to order. She seemed a little irritated when I was asking about the meals. The cooks were really nice, asked me how my day was going while I waited. I came right before the rush and I was served quickly! Grilled chicken tacos are what I normally get at a different Smokey Mo's I go to! These were tasty only bad thing was as I was going to bite into my second taco there was still a chicken bone inside. read more

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It was good. Got the chopped meat and a bun to make a sandwich, only problem was how spicy the barbecue sauce was, which was crazy considering there was a spicy version of it. Anyway, I personally like my barbecue sauce more sweet than spicy, but that's just me. Cashiers were friendly, even laughed at my dad's stupid jokes. I really liked the seating as well. read more

Love this location because its close to my residence. Good customer service, and good food. The brisket was tender and the side were good. Ill try this place again to evaluate their consistencies, and maybe I can give 5 stars then. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Small iced tea and coca cola - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas

It is just OK... I had the 3 meat combo plate (brisket, turkey, sausage). The brisket was really dry and ended up just giving it to my dogs. Turkey and sausage was OK. I'd say you can get better stuff at HEB and cook it yourself on a cast iron or something. Their bbq sauce tasted like sweet ketchup. I'm bummed I had high hopes for this place, but I'll just the 20 min drive and go to Rudy's next time. read more

Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander - Dry brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Leander, Texas