This was our first experience with Texas Steele BBQ! They were set up at Branstool Orchards for a Saturday event! The meat was delicious!! We had the sliced chicken, pulled pork, Mac n cheese, corn bread, beans, Texas toast, pull pork sandwich. The meat and Mac n cheese were our favorite part. The beans weren't our favorite, but we love sweet beans. They were still good. Price was reasonable. Check out their menu in the attached photo. Staff were friendly and fast! The did accept Apple Pay and card payments. read more

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These guys are good. Drove to Columbus to take care of some personal matters on a Sunday and I was in the mood for some barbecue food and I saw them on yelp. I'm from Texas so I figured I'd give it a shot. One of the cooks are from Texas. I got their meat sampler and it reminded me of Houston BBQ Definitely recommend them juicy tasty food, and their sauces are really good as well. read more

Texas Steele BBQ - Meat sampler. Smoked turkey ,rib,pulled pork,& brisket. Juicy & flavorful. Going back next week for more. - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great little spot for some BBQ. Sets the bar pretty high for coming straight out of a food truck. Would certainly return. Service was friendly and fairly quick. read more

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Can I just write the word "brisket" 50 times and call it a review? Oh sweet heaven of bbq....the brisket. It literally melts in your mouth. All of the sides were also incredible. The Tex meat plates come with choice of (2) sauces - loved the "sweet and spicy." The only negatives were that we did not get any pickles and the texas toast it was supposed to come with was just a slice of untoasted white bread. Streetfoodfinder has the schedule for where to find the food truck. Their home base is on King Ave, but check the schedule as they are only there certain days and times. It is worth chasing them down! read more

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The service was great! It was cold and we were waiting for a while but the owner gave us some brisket and chicken to try. The food was super good and the service was great! read more

BBQ heaven on wheels !!! We all loved simply everything, the ribs, pull pork and the sides (mac/cheese, coleslaw). People were attentive. One recommendation: be early ! BBQ delicatessen is available while they last. read more

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I've been a fan of Texas BBQ since my days in San Antonio. I was a big fan of Franklin's in Austin. Owner Akil Steele was a student of Aaron Franklin when he lived in Austin. You sure can tell. This is the best example of Texas BBQ you can find in Columbus. If there were a BBQ competition, they would be a candidate for best BBQ in Ohio. I had the brisket sandwich. It was perfect, and a plus that it was served on a pan-seared buttered roll. I also bought two beef ribs (only served on weekends). They were Dino bones. Sauces are made in house and are excellent. Follow the biz on FB. Good luck Akil, see you next time. read more

Texas Steele BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Amazing food. You can tell that meat was smoked shortly before serving. Pulled pork was really juicy (what doesn't happen to often at other places) same with brisket and the best ribs that I had so far. Here is link to follow their food truck https://streetfoodfinder.com/texassteelebbq It shows schedule and menu for each location as well. I made mistake and went to Texas Steele main location at first and there was no truck. Ooops. read more

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This place has beef ribs which are kind of hard to find. Prepare to pay a bit more but I will say it was worth it. Very good ribs indeed! read more

WOWZERS! First off I'm not big on trying to track down food trucks around the city. First attempt trying to try this business we mistakenly went to that King Rd location listed on their website but apparently they don't operate here anymore but instead follow the money and skip around to different spots around the city. We went to www.street food finder.com and scrolled down to the T's and found their business and where and what times they'd be serving today which was fortunate for us. We got the three meat plate with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, Mac and cheese baked beans, 7up cake, and carrot cake. I've tried ALL the bbq spots in the Columbus and surrounding areas and this is THE BEST in the entire city! Ribs were fall off the bone, moist and tender. Brisket had an amazing bark taste and smoke ring and even after it had been cut you could still literally see juices flowing from the meat and glistening in the sun. Pulled pork was unctuous and melt in your mouth. Here's the kicker with these meats: they were so tender, moist, jammed packed with flavor and smoke that none of it needed a sauce! All four of their sauces tasted homemade and SIGNATURE each with a distinct flavor profile. The Mac and Cheese and Baked Beans were of the nature that you could taste, smell, and see they were made with SOUL and tender care. The 7up cake was moist and spectacular and the carrot cake was OFF THE CHAIN! Customer service was exceptional and the one guy working was swamped but overall he was a really GOOD GUY. Again, hunting down food trucks aren't our thing but after todays amazing culinary experience we will be stalking www.street food finder.com to find out where they'll be serving next to try them again when we are in the mood for BBQ! They've got a good formula for their business and quality of food and hopefully in the future maybe they'll get a brick and mortar business with the hopes that the quality does not fall off. read more

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Finally got here. I've heard lots of good things about it, but it is well out of my way, and the hours don't always work for me. I happened to be nearby, so I had to come in. It's a beautiful warm December day, so I was able to eat there, plus took some stuff for work. I got all the meats. Wait, can I say that? Does Arby's have a trademark? Anyway, I got the four meat sampler, plus tried the two sausages, boudin and Texas garlic sausage. I didn't get any sides, although they have a few and they sound good. I also got a sweet tea, which was small but perfectly sweet. Brisket was excellent. Tender, smoky, flavorful. Actually, that applies to every single meat I tried. There was a pulled pork which was amazing, a big slab of turkey breast that was somehow moist and smoky and tender and flavorful too. Ribs- tender, meaty, smoky, full of flavor. He gave me some little end pieces of ribs and brisket, the best part. I got their house sauce, which is good, but you do not need it at all. Sign of good barbecue that all the flavor is in the meat, and you don't need to cover anything up or add anything. Super friendly service. Reasonable prices for quality barbecue. The location is on a convenient corner in upper Arlington, however right now there is construction so it's hard to get in and out. Just look for the truck, be careful, and pull into the little lot. They have beef ribs on weekends, which means I will definitely be back on a weekend. And now that I know how good it is, I will be back on other days too. You need to come here. Well, maybe not if you're vegetarian, because there aren't many options here. On the other hand, this might convert you. read more

The brisket was like butter and had great flavor. The beef rib was so tender and delicious!

I have been searching for Beef Ribs aka Dino Ribs for some time across Columbus. This was my first time ever eating at Texas Steele and they delivered by exceeding expectations across the board. I arrived around 15 min before opening and the owner took the time to show me his custom smoker and all the cuts as they came off the smoker. As an amateur smoker this was heaven and I appreciate his candor and transparency in talking about his approach. He is a pro. I brought my two daughters who love great bbq and we came hungry. I had the Dino beef bone which was 1.5 lbs for one rib. It was decadent. Imagine a crossing between brisket with prime rib tenderness.... total delish but also it has quite a bit of fat. I was eating in my car so fair earning this is not for the faint of heart. I also had the pork ribs which were on point. I ordered the smoked Turkey to take home for the wife. She loved it and I concur....somehow Turkey became amazing. When ordering I told him my mom ruined me on Turkey and he said his mom made amazing Turkey. She passed on her skills because he knows how to work with Turkey in a way to cook it without drying it out. My two young daughters had pork ribs and ate until they were stuffed. They also loved the sides. Overall, he has a true gift with beef and Turkey. His pork is above average. I'll be back again...and again...and again. read more

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I am so, so glad I didn't quit on finding this place! It's a good truck in an old parking lot at King & Kenny. The brisket is fabulous. It's juicy and flavorful. When you order, the gent who owns the place goes out to the smoker to get your food. The potato salad is some of the best I've had. The mustard bbq sauce is delicious. These words are not strong enough to convey how much I enjoyed this meal. It is absolutely awesome bbq. Eat here, you won't regret it. read more

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I absolutely love this place. They used to be located at King and Kenny, but they've moved to Mid City Garage down in Merion Village recently. You can still see that they're smoking stuff up Kenny intersection, but you won't be able to snag any barbecue there. So far I've had spare ribs, brisket, sausage and the dino bones, and each one has been fantastic. The giant Texas beef ribs is one of the juiciest pieces of meat I've ever had, and it really is huge. The spare ribs are great too, especially if you get them in the Texas sweet candy style. The boudin and Texas garlic sausage is very tasty, but it's not my favorite item on the menu and needs one of the sauces to accompany it, because they were a bit dry. However, the Southern potato salad is addicting, and I've ate a pint of it in one sitting on a few occasions that I'm not necessarily proud of. If you're looking for some solid Texas style barbecue in Columbus, then you want to check Texas Steele out. We don't have all that many options here for this style, but luckily, they do a great job with it. read more

Texas Steele BBQ - Sweet Texas Candy Pork Spare Ribs 1/2 Slab - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Freaking delicious. I don't think I've had brisket this good and fall-apart-in-your-mouth-y outside of actually being in Texas. The ribs were great too, as were the baked beans, and the Texas Steele sauce is amazingly flavorful. Also, the cornbread biscuit must have come from literal heaven, because OMG. Sweet and soft and chewy and wonderful. Highly recommend everything. read more

Texas Steele BBQ - Pork rib, honey cornbread biscuit - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The pit master is the real deal-- a great guy. Usually get the brisket, some sides -- all good -- and that awesome corn bread. I have to drive 15 minutes, but it's worth it! read more

Texas beef ribs are only sold on Saturday and Sunday. They open on Sunday 11:30a-4:00p.

BEST IN OHIO Whether you're an old school Texas BBQ stalwart or craving a little innovation this is your place. I've tried many BBQ joints including the famed Franklins and Snow's. In my humblest opinion this is a serious contender if not victor. Best ribs and brisket I have had. If you thought you were a Kansas City or Memphis style bbq fan...think again. Mr. Steele is laying down some Texas fast draw lead with this food truck. Per most truly authentic barbecue joints you're not coming here for the ambience. Nothing polished about it which adds to its allure. His passion is clearly evident when he talks about his food. Mr. Steele said if he knows that cut isn't going to be the best piece he ever put in his mouth he's not going to serve it to you. Every detail is meticulously taken into account. Down to where he sources his wood, how he cuts it, how he places it in the smoker, personality of each one of us smokers and how it burns the wood and circulates the smoke, how and when to wrap the meat, etc. But most importantly that ever sought after "sixth sense" to know when your meat is done. For pit (peet) sake he's saving those succulent brisket drippings to make homemade tortillas on his custom tortilla press in his truck. His passion is clearly cooking barbecue and if you're lucky he might even let you pay him for it. GET...HERE.....NOW. read more

Texas Steele BBQ - HUGE..Two meat platter. Brisket and pork. - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I never would have found this BBQ if not for work. Our food truck of the week was Texas Steele BBQ today and just tried it on a whim. I'm sure glad I did! I've never had better brisket in my life! I heard they do special ribs on the weekend so I'm definitely going to track them down. The service was quick which I like on my lunch break. read more

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The best brisket you will ever have! We also got ribs, potato salad, Cole slaw and the sweet Steele bbq sauce. Fell right off of the bone as it should. read more

They were in Marysville tonight and we went out on a whim to grab dinner. While the truck was 15 mins late, the food was delicious. As someone who normally doesn't care for brisket, I told my husband I would definitely eat theirs again! It was so tender and I didn't have to pick all the fat off because it was perfectly rendered. The pork and chicken were both seasoned well and moist even without extra sauces which is a huge plus to us! I didn't care for the baked beans or potato salad, but my husband enjoyed both. Service was quick and both guys on the truck were friendly + willing to answer questions. Overall we would agreed we'd absolutely hit them up again if they're ever back here! read more

I love the beef ribs here. The sides are good and the pulled pork is good. But the beef ribs are the star of the show, available only on Saturday and Sunday. read more

Absolutely amazing BBQ! When just driving by and getting a wiff of the aromas, you just know it is some darn good BBQ. I have driven by for months and I kept saying, I need to try this Texas Steele BBQ! Last Saturday in the heat of the day we made it happen. We stopped in, we got in line and my mouth began to water. The scent of the BBQ just made us want to try everything! We went with the 4 corners meal, which is all meat. It includes brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, and 1 rib. We added 3 additional ribs, a side of mac and cheese, and a side of southern potato salad. As we were waiting for our meal to be packaged up for us, the owner gave us a generous sample of both the brisket and the ribs. Let me tell you what. That man has two customers for as long as he wants to keep doing this BBQ thing. Hands down, that rib was the BEST RIB I have ever had. We rushed home so we could dig into our BBQ meal. Each bite was full of flavor and the meat was so tender and truly perfect. We loved all the meats we got, but for me hands down the ribs blew me away!! The rib meat falls off the bone, punches you with the perfect BBQ smoke and seasonings, and then melts in your mouth! I can not wait to get a BBQ meal from Texas Steele again very soon in the future! If you have not made your way to Texas Steele BBQ, please go and support. Order up some amazing BBQ and enjoy!! You will thank me. read more

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Probably the best barbeque I've had in Columbus. Phenomenal brisket. Great ribs. Super nice guy too.

This place is a legit Texas institution in Ohio. I've never had brisket that melted in my mouth like this outside of the state of Texas. The owner is such an incredibly generous dude and absolutely dedicated to his craft. Turns out he even learned from THE Aaron Franklin down in Austin when he lived there. Truly a rare gem and a much needed spot in Columbus that people need to know about. I can't wait to see what the future has in store! read more

Texas Steele BBQ - White Oak Smoked Brisket Texas Garlic Sausage Five Mac and Cheese Bourbon Brisket Baked Beans - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Decided to run down to Texas Steele BBQ for a Beef Rib, Brisket baked beans and Honey glazed biscuits. Let's first talk about the to go container, they are a major plus and are great to use afterwards. The beef rib had a great pepper crust to it, it was super moist beef meat. Totally full afterwards. The brisket beans were nice and sweet with nice batch of chopped onions, green/red peppers was off the chart. Yummmy!!! The homemade biscuits with honey on top were great tasting. Skilled is doing it right and has a great following in his career. read more

WOW! What an awesome find! I'm a BBQ fanatic! I stop for smoke wherever I see it! Been open 3 weeks, have gone back 2x! THE absolute BEST bbq beef short rib I've ever had! Something I rarely find on a bbq menu. Meat/fat ratio perfection. Fall off the bone, no sauce needed. Every time I think of it I can't wait to go back to get more! Baby back ribs smokey goodness! No utensils needed, just pull meat off the bone!. Again, no sauce needed, a personal sign what amazing bbq should be. Tasty version of baked beans. You can definitely taste the love and soul of Akil & Jens food. At first was reluctant to write a review....wanted to keep this secret joint to myself. However wanted to share the love and support. Texas Steele BBQ has stolen my heart! Pro tip - bbq beef short ribs only available on Saturday (for now). Finger licking Good!!!! read more

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Great brisket. Baked beans were more soupy so could've stayed in oven longer along with Mac n cheese to get a true, crisp baked effect. Cornbread biscuit was like a dried hotcake meet poepeye biscuit. read more

Hands down the best BBQ I have ever had. Flawless Texas style brisket. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone. Baked beans normally don't get this kind of attention, but these did. My only feedback is the biscuits could use some work. My wife and I have been in Columbus for about three years and we've been looking for our BBQ spot. We found it. Make it yours too. read more

Very good bbq. I've gone back multiple times. I enjoy talking with the owner. He is so personable and loves feedback on the food. Seriously everything is good. Dont hesitate to ask for a sample if you're unsure. I was able to sample the turkey and it was phenomenal. Every Saturday they have beef ribs which are so much fun. The only think missing Is mac n cheese and collard greens. Other than that this place hits the spot. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Food truck showed up to my apartment complex. Best barbecue I've had. Too good to be in Ohio. Everything was phenomenal, service was great! P.S. Get extra Brisket. read more

Their food was amazing! The brisket actually dissolved on the tongue and left multiple flavors at once. Their pork was savory and tender, not at all dry. The sides were very tasty as well. I'm picky over bbq beans and theirs were a good mix of sweet and savory with a nice addition of meat. not shown would be the potato salad my husband had and said it was as good as everything else. Their customer service level was excellent as well, the gents running the truck were working under some of the hottest temps on record and were still kind, interacting with customers and even gave us a slice to try while we waited. Finally, we tried their carrot pudding cake. Had to ask what it was first and his description was smack on- it's a soft carrot cake with a cheesecake like pudding and crumb top that was the perfect finish to dinner. Their prices were definitely on par with their quality and we will likely follow this truck and their business as they have a local spot as well. read more

Texas Steele BBQ - Two meat plate, brisket and pulled pork, Mac and cheese , bbq bean and toast. - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Really nice guy, good customer service, hard worker and most importantly the brisket is absolutely Delicious

Had the brisket, chicken and ribs. Best bbq in Columbus, ate it so quick forgot to take a picture.

This place rocks! Good people! Good food! The pork spare ribs and pulled pork were on point. Tender like a mother's love. Spices were beautiful. Looking forward to trying the beef ribs on a Saturday. We tried pork spare ribs, 3 meat plate - Brisket, Pulled Pork and Texas Garlic Sausage with slaw, baked beans and a honey biscuit, cola cake, 7-up cake, sweet tea and all the sauces. The 3 meat plate can easily be split by two or multiple meals and the price cannot be beat. Let's talk sauces - Texas, Sweet and Carolina: 1. The Texas has the chili flavor that I just kept going back to for a slam dunk. 2. The sweet had a nice hit of honey with a balanced vinegar note. 3. Lastly, the Carolina, the color threw me off (because it was red and not the mustardy color I am used to) but the flavor rang with vinegar. All in all the meat speaks for itself. The sauces are a nice accompaniment. PS - BAKED BEANS! Get them. Like now...you should stop reading and go. read more

I have never, never had a brisket so moist so flavorful. The spice on the outside was delicious. Best in Columbus!

This may very well be my new favorite bbq spot in town! The Brisket was tender, juicy and had great flavor! The Turkey was the juiciest bird I've had out of a smoker ever! Now let me tell you about this giant beef rib. The bone is as long as my forearm and the meat is juicy, fall of the bone tender, and has great flavor and bark! I got the Mac and cheese and the baked beans which were both very good as well! The sweet and spicy sauce is top notch and the service was even better! Take the time and swing by. It will make your day!! read more

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Looks to be shut down. Food truck is gone. Smoker trailers are still there. Calls go straight to voice mail, which is full. Owner has not replied to emails. Sad. I wanted to try! read more

The beef ribs are RIDICULOUS! Check out that smoke ring. The brisket is pretty darn amazing too. Super friendly folks. I walked up and it was ready in minutes. I prefer the "T" (Texas) sauce over the "S" Sweet... at least on the beef items. These pictures don't lie, check them out! I'll be back for sure. read more

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