We had a hankering for authentic smoked BBQ nearby. After a quick yelping, we ended up at the…read morehighly rated Smoke & Dough. It's easy to find right off Bird Road with easy strip mall parking. Upon arriving it sets the mood entirely with great fun appropriate decor and a prompt happy welcome. Staff Makes us feel they are glad we came-What a cool place! We settle on the brisket, baby back ribs, potato salad and beans with brisket. Can I tell you EvErYtHiNg was spot on!! And we plan accordingly to try their famous 12 hour smoked Flan dessert!! 1. Smoked Brisket- moist, perfect flavor, hearty portion, tender and high quality meat. Comes with great sauce, which I didn't use since it was so perfect as is. 2. Smoked Baby Back Ribs- Another hit with healthy portion, great flavor, and super meaty. Honestly, just hard to stop eating it! 3. Baked Beans with Brisket- A true meal unto itself! I could've stopped here! Tons of brisket ground into the beans, almost like the best "chili" ever. Flavor is sophisticated smokiness, not the usual sugary sweet restaurant rendition. Yay! 4. Potato salad is FIRE! Fresh perfectly cooked tender white potatoes, cooked carrots & peas add just enough interest and a magical a touch of mayo. Yes please. 5. 12 hour smoked Flan-STAR * of the show, the flan of my dreams! Staff insisted this flan is all that and they are correct! It's LEGIT. We left with a doggie bag, so worth it. Price was for real, you pay for quality. $74, but we brought plenty home. You could get by with a meal for two around $50-60, if you need. Check out their Later week Happy hour sand weekly specials as well as brunch & breakfast. It's all good here! Thanks for following me-happy spring 2026! ~Tami in Miami

Smoke & Dough... I Went Looking for BBQ... and Found One of the Best Pastrami Sandwiches in South…read moreFlorida Back in my day, going out for BBQ wasn't something you did every weekend. It was a special occasion. If you grew up in Miami, you probably remember The New Hickory on Coral Way. Then there was Uncle Tom's on 8th Street. Great food... but let's be honest... everybody was just a little nervous eating there because it was right next to the cemetery. You'd be halfway through your ribs thinking... "¿Tú crees que ese ruido vino del parking... o del cementerio? Later on we graduated to Luther's on Bird Road and 117th Avenue, and of course, Shorty's, the undisputed king that's been feeding hungry Miamians for generations. These days it seems like a new BBQ place opens every other week in South Florida. I recently tried one of the newer spots in South Miami... except when we got there they were out of half the menu. Nothing kills your BBQ excitement faster than hearing, "Sorry... we're out of brisket." That's like walking into Versailles and hearing they're out of croquetas. So when our friends Ana and Henry invited Betty and me to Smoke & Dough in Kendall, I was ready to get my BBQ on. We walked into this unassuming strip mall, I grabbed the menu, ready to order ribs or brisket... ...and then I saw it. The Pastrami Sandwich. Now THAT got my attention. Finding a really good pastrami sandwich down here isn't easy. Roasters 'N Toasters has a very good one. Lox of Bagels (what many of us still call Lox of Lox) makes a solid one too. But this one... This one beat them both by a mile. The meat was warm, juicy, incredibly flavorful, the cheese perfectly melted, the Thousand Island dressing was just the right amount, and the bread held everything together without falling apart after the second bite... a miracle in itself. And it wasn't one of those fancy little sandwiches you need a magnifying glass to find on the plate. This thing was substantial. I shared it with my wife... ...and I was full. ¡Y yo soy tremendo comelón! Our friends ordered the brisket empanadas, a quiche, and brisket sandwiches that looked absolutely outstanding. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked like somebody back there really cared about what they were serving. The atmosphere surprised me. Instead of feeling like an old-school BBQ joint with picnic tables and sauce bottles everywhere, it feels more like a cozy neighborhood bistro that just happens to know its way around a smoker. Comfortable, relaxed, and the kind of place where nobody is rushing you out the door because another party is waiting. They also have what looked like an excellent selection of wines and craft beers, which gives the place a slightly elevated feel without being pretentious. Now... everybody has been telling me about their famous **Smoked Flan Apparently it's slowly cooked on the barbecue pit for about five hours, giving the creamy custard and caramel a subtle smoky flavor. Believe me... I wanted to try it. But after that pastrami... Game over. There wasn't enough room left. The owners came over, introduced themselves, shared a little of the history behind Smoke & Dough, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Those little moments still matter. You leave feeling like they appreciate your business instead of treating you like the next number in line. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Good food. Great company. Friendly owners. A relaxed atmosphere where you actually want to stay awhile. After our last dining experience at another restaurant where we practically felt like they were timing us with a stopwatch, this was a refreshing change. Will I be back? Absolutely. Not just for the BBQ... I'm coming back to see if that smoked flan lives up to the hype. And maybe... Just maybe... I'll order ,another pastrami sandwich.

What a great experience! It's off the beaten path so there's not a huge crowd, mostly locals who…read moreknow they'll have some amazingly good barbecue and incredible sides! The ribs and pulled pork are my favorites but the queso and homemade chips are so great as is the cornbread! We always get served with a smile and genuine conversations with the staff.

Overpriced for what you get ! The brisket was bone dry , the…read moreMac and cheese was rock hard and the banana pudding was literally the worse I've ever had in my life! The food was even cold . I was excited to try this place but was completely let down. Save your money and go elsewhere ! The service was nice , the cornbread was delicious but that was about it! Honestly don't try this place unless you wanna spend $100 on small portions and subpar food . I will not be coming back.

The burnt ends were absolutely horrible, you should be ashamed for charging $22. There was so hard…read moreI could not even eat them. Disgusting.

Ordered Brisket and Pulled Pork Sandwich as well as bread pudding. 10 stars to everything. Great…read morecustomer service.

(Review of brisket only) This was a no for me. I came to try out the brisket since the reviews say…read moreit's decent, but from my experience I'll pass. Traveling to Kansas City and experiencing the different taste of brisket I kind of knew what to look for. First, The "brisket" wasn't giving brisket, more like a bottom round cut meat that's being smoke. Second, the meat was dry, so the sauce was a must. Lastly, the guy was a bit rude, not welcoming. Again try at your discretion, but I know good food and this ain't it!

Came right as they opened, delicious food I ended up getting the half rack or half slab , the…read moreservice was pleasant and respectful. He gave me a menu and allowed me to sit in my cars ac while I decided. Would recommend.

May 30/2026: Dinner with Darren, Lindsay & my Al…read more This was a very good meal. I ordered the 1/2 beef brisket meal that came with corn bread ($14.79). I selected a couple of add-ons for my meal as well. I had house made fries ($3.95), baked beans with bacon ($3.49) with were the highlight of the meal & loaded Mac & Cheese ($3.59), green beans ($3.54). The baked beans were certain the stand out! Service was fast & the staff were very polite. The shift manager even came around to check on the meal with us. Very cool ambiance as well. All based on US Military & first responders. A polite & dignified view of these professions. I would definitely do this over again.

What a great little gem and breath of fresh air in Doral. I've often passed this place countless…read moretimes and been reluctant to enter because all the food around here is overpriced and not that amazing. Walking in, we were immediately greeted by the smells of the smoked meat and the wood and country music. The place was decorated very patriotic with photos and patches and paraphernalia of first responders and service members. It felt like home. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Their sweet tea was on point. We opted for a lighter lunch and decided to share the 3 meat sampler with a few sides. It was a good portion for 2 to share (for a lighter meal). They have different bbq sauces that you can try, and you can even make a 6 pack to go. I will most definitely be returning.

Had time to kill before my next Miami Film Festival flick. Looked around Yelp and saw a green bean…read moresalad and was sold. Pulled-up to a DJ, t-shirt vendor and cool vibes. Per my usual attitude my first time somewhere, I wanted to try several items. The owner was super nice and gave multiple suggestions. I ended-up trying a really affordable wing special that comes with rice and beans, slaw, plantain chips and I added mac. I also added brisket, and that came with slaw. The green bean salad comes in one size as an add-on. Okay first, the owner is clearly magic, because there isn't a grill in sight. I had no intention of ordering wings, but these are seriously the best wings I've had anywhere, in a long time (100/10). The rice and beans (10/10), and the rice smelled like it came from abuelita's kitchen. The slaw, oh my goodness (100/10), so simple, and yet perfect! I thought the chips were unnecessary . . . NOT! These are delicious (10/10) and 100% belonged on my plate. The mac . . . well, you can't win 'em all. The brisket was good (9/10) and the sauce is mustard-based, just like I like it, but the star is what got me there, the green bean salad! This was a fresh, exciting dish that is like nothing you've ever had (1,000/10), I won't describe the ingredients here, because I think you should be surprised. I can't wait to go back. This is my new BBQ spot!

I'm so happy I stopped to eat here at Slab Daddy, the food was great, brisket was tender & juicy,…read morepork was tender , very flavorful, everything was great. They have a platter for two that gives you a little of everything, and it feeds 3+ The bathroom was super clean, you have to come try

Wholly. Freakin'. Cow…read more This place is BBQ heaven. The beef ribs are straight-up ridiculous -- fall-off-the-bone, smoky, juicy, and primal in the best way. One rib is basically a full meal, but you're still gonna want more. Everything else? Just as killer. Brisket melts, pulled pork is loaded with flavor, and the sides aren't phoned in -- mac and cheese, collards, even the pickles slap. No frills, just fire. Bring your appetite and maybe a nap schedule after.

Free parking not $20 parking lots Used to be free parking but they got greedy…read moreWon't go any more

One of the best barbecue spots I've been to. I've been to coops I think 5 times. Every time I've…read moregone the taste is the same. It's consistent. That's what my mom and I look for in food and we really appreciate that. So I say if you haven't tried coops you have to go. 5all day long.

I first went to check out Coops from a social media suggestion. The chicken and sauces are…read moredelicious. The baked beans chefs kiss! And the greens also pretty good. I've been back a couple of times since and they don't disappoint. The portions for the chicken is ample! Everyone is always very personable and patient. Definitely one of my new fav food trucks.