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    The Smoke Ring Tex-Mex BBQ

    4.3 (11 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Above average bbq and good sides! Potato salad is definitely heavy on the mustard if you're into that, and the coleslaw was good! The service was the best part! Great people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was a nice bbq type vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    If it's Wednesday you got to try the weekday special the brisket burger! It was amazing. 10/10

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    Excellent sausage, good brisket and good sides! Coleslaw, potato salad and creamed corn. We would like to return and try the chicken

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    Best Brisket we've found here in Mission Area! Everyone should try it! They are closed Monday, and Tuesdays.

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    2 years ago

    Food outstanding service excellent super fast [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] what more can I say. Try it for yourself

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    good food, good people, good prices nothing else to say really. they got it locked down for me

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    This was my very first visit to this restaurant. I'd heard mixed reviews but decided to give it a…read moreshot. As someone who loves BBQ and has tried many places like Lone Star, Ace's, Reyna's, and even HEB, I was curious to see how this one compared. Unfortunately, it ended up being a huge disappointment--especially when it came to the sides, which were the worst I've ever had. What We Ordered: I ordered the Chicken Fajita plate, which comes with two sides (though I'm not sure if I paid extra for the drink). I chose macaroni and potato salad as my sides and even added an extra side of mashed potatoes to try more options. My fiancé ordered ribs with the same sides. Our total came out to about $38, which is pricey for two people. Service and Presentation: The food arrived less than five minutes after we sat down--red flag number one. At a sit-down restaurant, I expect fresh, hot food, not something prepared long before and left sitting around. To make matters worse, we were literally the only people in the restaurant, yet the food was served cold. The portion sizes were underwhelming for the price. The chicken was hard, old, and cold to the touch, although the flavor was decent. The tortillas were hot but hard as a rock, and the pico de gallo was served in a tiny condiment container. I didn't even bother trying it. The Sides: The mashed potatoes were runny and flavorless, as if they were overmixed. However, the gravy was a saving grace with its pieces of green peppers and onions, giving it a homestyle touch. The potato salad was sweet and gritty, likely from a bulk wholesale tub like the kind sold at HEB, and it was far from appetizing. The macaroni and cheese was the biggest offense. It came cold in a Styrofoam cup (as did all the sides), and I couldn't get past the weird, sour taste. It wasn't a sharp cheddar richness--it was sour, like someone added lemon to it. Oddly, my fiancé's macaroni didn't have the same sourness, but it was still bland and unappetizing. It's safe to say my 10-year old brother couldn't have messed up a microwave kraft cup more than they did with their "in house" recipe. I will give credit where it's due. The tea, the variety of sauces, the ribs, and the overall cleanliness of the dining area were all decent. Final Thoughts: In my short 25 years, I've never had such an unpleasant experience with food. I'm greatly dissatisfied and can only hope this was an isolated incident. My advice? Please consider revising the recipes for the above mentioned sides, especially the macaroni and cheese. I'm usually the kind of person who gives restaurants a second chance because I enjoy trying new places and I'm not picky. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back here. It's just not it.

    It is ok ; Needs a little better sevice…read moreFor bread the worker gave me the end of the loaf of bread and only 2 slices The pecan pies slices looked old One of them did not have pecans The tea was wonderful Restaurant was clean Moist brisket was excellent

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