The service and food were amazing! A definite must try! You will not be disappointed!read more

Brooke and Haley were very professional and a pleasure while we were there. The food was amazing as…read morealways. The dining area add to the experience and was clean.

The talk of our thanksgiving! They saved the day when our turkey wasn't thawed in time! So…read moreflavorful & moist! Will definitely be using Big Bears smokehouse again next year! Pickup was so easy and quick. Thank you guys so much!

Perfect end to the day. Husband got the pulled brisket sandwich and I got the baked potato with…read morebrisket. Brisket and bbq sauce were awesome and service was great. I highly recommend

It's uncommon to find good barbecue at a place with several locations, a place so big, and a place…read morewith so many menu options. But Hard Eight nailed it. The brisket was fall apart tender and had good flavor. The ribs had a nice rub, the jalapeño sausage was just the right heat. The jalapeño chicken poppers were excellent, the chicken just had such good smoke on it. The line moved quick. It's not S tier for TX BBQ, but it's a 4.5/5. I guess I'll give Dallas a break on this one and round up.

I was really disappointed with my experience at Hard Eight BBQ. For the price, I expected much…read morebetter quality. The meat was tough, lacked flavor, and overall just wasn't very enjoyable. What made it worse was how expensive the meal was for what we received. I don't mind paying good money for good barbecue, but the quality has to match the price. Unfortunately, this time it didn't. I left feeling like I paid premium BBQ prices for a meal that was nowhere near premium quality.

First time and I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area! The staff were extremely…read morefriendly and gave us some samples of the different meats, which was a nice touch! The food is DELICIOUS! The brisket was tender and moist. We had zero wait time when we got there, which was also nice. The staff also wrote down a bunch of different suggestions on what to do nearby that night.

Amazing pork ribs and very tender chicken! The guy at the counter and the one in the kitchen are…read morejust really humble and kind. Gave us extra ribs and even free beer! Talk about southern hospitality!

Every blue moon, I find myself wanting Texas Roadhouse and I do not deny that want. I always look…read moreforward to their rolls and butter, they're so good. I love that during the holiday's, you can pick up an order to bake at home. I was a bit indecisive when it came to what I wanted to order, it would either be the fish or the ribs. Ribs (half slab): The ribs were really good, but left me with indigestion. For that reason, I was not able to finish my leftovers. I may try them with the sauce on the side versus already sauced, that may help. Sidekick Shrimp: These were, perfect! They were seasoned and cooked very well. I will be more than happy to get these again. The sides were sides, they were what you'd expect. I like the outside pick-up window, you don't have to bother with the crowds inside to get your meal. I like this place!

We love Texas Roadhouse! It's always fun and a bit of a wait -but not tonight!! We went at 6:30 and…read moregot seated right away! I ordered the sirloin and to be honest, won't do that again. It was over cooked-I order medium and should have been pink all the way thru and it wasn't. Usually they wait for you to cut and check -they checked a bit later and brought me a new steak. My husband got the filet and it was delicious and cooked perfectly! Their baked potatoes are amazing and side salad is good-if you don't like hard boiled eggs-make sure you say hold the eggs. I got a passion fruit drink and it was delicious! Perfect amount of noise -nice vibe and a package of peanuts waiting on the table. Would have given 5 stars had they checked in with me sooner for steak.

A hidden gem. When I think BBQ, I think of stores opened for…read moredecades where the wood paneling are stained and soaked with smoke, western decor and usually a stand-alone building looking out of place. So imagine my surprise when I discovered this place, new and part of a strip center. I saw the reviews and decided to try it. I had the 2-meat platter with pulled pork & smoked turkey breast, wife had hot links and sliced brisket. All were good. As a Texan, I'm almost embarrassed to admit I prefer pulled pork over brisket, but both were really good. Hot links were actually spicy. I was surprised. Turkey was really good as well. Not a bad side with our order either. Beans, Cole slaw, Green Beans and Broccoli & Cheese Casserole. All, very good. Wife had the banana pudding and demolished it before I had a chance to try a spoonful. Staff is nice and friendly. Really enjoyed it and will be back.

This was some of the worst bbq I've ever had. I was so excited to go to eat bbq as soon as I got to…read moreTexas and I was sooooo disappointed. Everything was bland and overcooked. I literally had pork ribs that were jerky. Also, all the bbq sauces we were offered didnt help the situation. Sides were all undesirable. Wish I would've walked back out instead of ordering. Smh

I've been hearing about Hurtado on 105.3 The Fan for a while, and although radio ads don't usually…read moreinfluence me, they made this barbecue sound so good that I wanted to try it. Then I accidentally parked in the wrong spot while going to get my nails done, looked up, and saw Hurtado. Clearly, lunch was meant to happen! I ordered the three-meat plate with brisket, ribs, and poblano sausage, plus bacon ranch potato salad, macaroni and cheese, and tater tot casserole. I'll admit, I wondered whether all the extras in the sides might be doing too much. Well, after bringing everything home and digging in, I can say it absolutely worked. The ribs were tender and delicious, with great barbecue flavor. The poblano sausage was amazing! I've had jalapeño cheddar sausage before, but this was something different and so good. The brisket had a wonderful smoky flavor, although it wasn't quite as tender as I expected on my first serving. It had cooled down some by the time I got home, and when I reheated it for round two, it was much more tender. Next time, I'll ask whether I can get a leaner cut, just as a personal preference. Now, the sides deserve their own moment. The bacon ranch potato salad had a finely mashed texture, with delicious bacon and green onions on top. Chef's kiss! The macaroni and cheese had spiral pasta, a little jalapeño heat, and such a creamy, delicious sauce. I've never had any quite like it. The tater tot casserole was another winner. It reminded me a little of Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole, but with a smoky, bacon-like flavor and a much finer potato texture. My first thought was, "Is this cauliflower?" It wasn't--it was just a different texture than I expected, and oh my goodness, it was good. Even the bread had that sweet, Hawaiian-style taste that I love. I'm picky about barbecue sauce, so I wasn't sure what to expect there either. This one was sweet with a hint of Tex mex flavor and a little something different in the seasoning that worked so well with the barbecue. I loved it. The portions were generous, especially the sides, and my takeout container was full of meat and two slices of bread. Service was quick, too. My food came out about five minutes after I sat down, and they offered me water while I waited. I went in hoping the food would live up to everything I'd heard, and it was even better than I imagined. Everything had its own flavor, and it all came together so well. Now I'm thinking about that meal and already looking forward to going back!

First of all food was really waiting in line. Came in to get Togo order…read more We ordered Hefe meal that was kinda a sampler platter and 2 sides fo my daughter and son in law. Then me and my wife ordered an order of burnt ends and a cornbread and brisket side dish. When we got home they had, I had assumed that the burnt ends that we ordered was missing but we, after eating some of the burnt that were packaged in the aluminum pan because we thought they were ours, they realized that they had put ours and theirs together. They should separate when one order has and not add another order to that portion. Separate those orders. Anyway just kinda makes it look like we got shorted and as the price of you Hefe is 54$ it should stand alone in it packaging and no mix other orders together. Again the food was great but I feel like I got burnt of the burnt ends portion especially sharing with everyone vs have our own to eat.... Let down! Excuse any grammar issues please.

We were looking for soul food not too far away, and found this place. While still a bit of…read moredistance from us we decided to order pickup. I placed the order online for pickup with no issues. Inside had a few tables for people that wanted to dine in, but there were only people picking up when I arrived. I only waited a few more minutes for it to be boxed up. We ordered the wings, fried fish, sausage, and rib tips. No complaints from anyone - everyone loved their food. I had the wings and they were really good - a bit spicy and loved the flavor. We will definitely get this again.

We decided to order from this restaurant through the Too Good To Go app…read more I rarely write harsh reviews, but this experience deserves every bit of criticism. What happened today was unacceptable from the moment we walked in. The place was visibly dirty and completely unappetizing. The back area was mostly hidden behind what looked like a shower curtain, which did nothing to inspire confidence. There appeared to be only one man working, and he came out only a few times during the entire 45 minutes we waited. Even more concerning, there was a child who looked to be about eight or nine years old wearing latex gloves and repeatedly coming out to the front, apparently helping with restaurant tasks that no child should be doing. Despite having prepaid through Too Good To Go, no one acknowledged us for nearly 10 minutes. We stood in a hot dining room with almost no air conditioning while the child wandered in and out and the adult remained behind the curtain. More people arrived behind us, also with prepaid orders, until there were about 10 people waiting. We watched three other customers receive their food before us. One was a DoorDash driver, which made sense, and one woman had arrived before us. However, another woman with a very small order was served ahead of us even though she arrived after we did. When the man finally came out, we showed him our Too Good To Go order. He swiped the app, marking our order as picked up, then disappeared behind the curtain again and never returned with our food. After waiting 45 minutes in a sweltering dining room on a nearly 100-degree Texas day, we gave up. We left without the food we had already paid for. At that point, losing the cost of the meal was preferable to staying in that environment any longer. This was one of the worst pickup experiences I have ever had. Between the unsanitary conditions, the lack of staff, the presence of a child apparently performing restaurant tasks, the complete absence of customer service, and the fact that we never even received the order we had already paid for, I can say with complete confidence: We will never return.

Shoal's Smokehouse has established itself in my lunch rotation. There are many hits (and a few…read moremisses), but it's a great new edition to Irving's Toyota Music Factory (TMF). Here's my review update. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - First the good - if the weather is nice Shoal's will open their sliding doors and bring TMF's newly remodeled greenspace to you. There's also a full bar in the middle, tons of communal seating, and plenty of TVs on to keep you entertained. The bad - it's super-hot in Texas and parking at TMF will always be a pain. Sorry I complain about this in every TMF restaurant review. 1/2 Star. Service - First the good - the servers are super friendly there's plenty of seating. The bad - ordering by scanning the QR code never works, and your cell phone signal is weak for AT&T customers. However, you can always order from the back and the staff are so nice and helpful, which trumps technology challenges. In other words, skip the QR code and order in the back. 1 Star. Food - First the great - I ordered their fried chicken (dark), and it was pretty darn good. The chicken so very well-seasoned, had a nice crunch outside, and was super juicy on the inside. Not only was I surprised, but I also think this is going to be my go-to dish in the future. Why? Well, their burnt ends, which were tasty thanks to being tossed in some nice, tangy BBQ sauce, were a bit tough to bite into. That seems to be the theme for me at Shoals, I'm more impressed with their non-BBQ items. 1 1/2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I'm a big fan of Irving's Toyota Music Factory (despite the 2% tax on my bill). There are plenty of options withs tons of variety. Add Shoal's to the mix because I'll be back (for the non-BBQ items). 1 Star.

Honestly, after checking out a handful of BBQ options in DFW, my verdict is this.. If you're…read morelooking for anything conveniently located to the airport or a business district, or even downtown Dallas and so so good, that it will get your socks knocked off, especially if you're an out of state visitor.. just.. DON'T. Or at least keep your expectations low. You may as well get luckier than me and hit the jackpot. Ok. BBQ brisket tasted bland. No seasoning. At all. And I come from the part of the country where being light on salt is the default. Now smokiness was well on point. There was some marbling but not enough to deliver a mouthwatering juicy bite. Pulled pork. Same. Severly underseasoned. Smokiness was good and it was juicy. But it didnt matter.. Spicy sausage. My favorite. Seasoned and smoked well. The bread was amazing.

I ordered from here recently and appreciated that my order was complete quickly. Candy who took my…read moreorder was a kind server. Red barn's atmosphere reminds me of a local mom and pop shop which I appreciate. I had the hatch chili Mac and cheese, sliced brisket sandwich with spicy bbq sauce and banana pudding. The hatch chili Mac and cheese was delicious, the sliced brisket sandwich was decent and the banana pudding delicious. The brisket could have used a bit more seasoning to take it from decent to great. The banana pudding was fluffy and sweet. The hatch chili Mac and cheese was flavorful. I look forward to trying out more things on their menu. The prices are comparable to local barbecue places.

Parking was limited to half dozen spaces, primarily in the front of the restaurant. When I arrived,…read moreonly a few were available. The dining area appeared to have sufficient tables to accommodate several more parking spaces/cars. Since it was cheaper than replacing the menu board, a signage on the door indicated a 3% surcharge regardless of payment. On the bill, there was a procurement charge around $2. As far as the menu, although brisket was an available option on the 1-Meat Plate, there was a separate All Brisket Plate item. I chose the latter as I wanted brisket with Hatch Green Chili Macaroni & Cheese and Cole Slaw as sides. The brisket was moist and tender, almost melting in my mouth. There were a few pieces either burnt or fatty. The sauce was definitely not needed. As for the sides, the hatch chili flavored the macaroni & cheese without making it too spicy. The sauce was the appropriate amount as the cole slaw was not drowning in it. After a bite of the Texas toast, I understand why folks may want to order more slices.