We stopped into this restaurant after hanging out in the Dallas area, and we were immediately…read moregreeted when we walked in. My husband and I had never been to a BBQ joint quite like this before. At first, we were looking around like, "Is this a buffet?" Lol The restaurant has a really cool Western BBQ feel, and you can smell the BBQ smoking before you even walk inside. The meat is weighed by the pound, and we ordered brisket, baked potatoes, creamed corn, green beans, and a brisket-stuffed pepper wrapped in bacon. One of the coolest things is that if you eat inside the restaurant, dessert is FREE! They had peach cobbler, banana pudding, and ice cream. The brisket was AMAZING, and so were the creamed corn, green beans, peach cobbler, and those bacon-wrapped stuffed peppers! We really enjoyed everything we tried. This was such a fun experience and some seriously good BBQ. I can't wait to return!

This has been my must go to twice a year when I visit a friend in McKinney for quite sometime now…read more What started out as the most amazing barbecue I've ever had has unfortunately come up short the last two times I've been there. Back in March I excitedly went to enjoy my usual brisket sandwich and green beans to find out they changed those to an entirely different recipe. Greasy and over powered with bacon and sweetness ruined what once was the best side they had there. Upon my most recent visit back two weeks ago I was hoping to find that they maybe realized they had made a mistake and went back to the original green beans but unfortunately that was not the case. Still those nasty greasy green beans. Eww! Also, my brisket sandwich this time was a no go. I asked for the lean cut but had to pick it apart to remove all of the fat in it which then made the bun super soggy. I was so disappointed again :( I'm not really sure what changes are being made and why but some things just need to stay the same. If it's not broke, don't try and fix it...

Great food as always and best customer service out of anywhere I've been. Also Stephen at the side…read morebar gave the perfect recommendation of Mac and cheese and mashed potatos, it was incredible.

Ordered the brisket with some lean and some fatty. Fatty was way better than the lean. Mac and…read morecheese was fine. Creamed corn was superior. Fries were ok but appreciate that they were fresh cut. Free banana pudding and cobbler is always nice. Staff were friendly. Quick service too. Will be back.

Came here for lunch after I saw their listed daily specials…read more. It was a Thursday so I got the double loaded baked potato + drink for $15.99. I got all the fixins on my potato (cheese, chives, bacon bits, sour cream) and chose brisket & jalapeno sausage. I didn't plan to eat the whole thing but I it was so delicious I had to! :) Besides all the typical soft drink options, they also have koolaid available which is a fun option. I thought it was cool how they had an old western movie playing in the dining room too. The decor in there makes it cozy and the employees are very efficient & friendly. They have a good amount of seating available inside and a table on the patio too. I will definitely be returning to this spot to try more specials and the banana pudding! :)

New to the neighborhood and decided to give it a try…read more. 10/10! Love how they have daily specials- tried the double loaded potato- 10/10 And their banana pudding dessert- 10/10

Perhaps not everything is bigger in Texas, but Rudys stuffed baked potato sure is! I am from…read moreMinnesota and there is nothing quite like Rudy's there, i.e. restaurant/store/gas station. Still, if we had not been getting carryout, it seemed like a pleasant place to sit down and eat, too. This is order at the counter service, and they were happy to explain things to this non-native. Everything was carefully packed to maintain temperature and avoid spills. I enjoyed the brisket with spicy sauce, though I have since heard some people really prefer the moist type, I think dry was right for me. I got a side of coleslaw so I could get my veggies in; it had a creamy yet not too heavy dressing. The stuffed potato was tasty, especially with all the recommended toppings, but it was the size of a small football! I had to put half of it in the fridge.

Disappointed tried to order a breakfast taco with moist brisket with char and they wanted to weight…read moreit out and charge more for stuff they cut off and throw away every day. Won't be going back for breakfast tacos as no one wants lean with no flavor. Also HEB True Texas BBQ charges same for moist and lean and it is awesome Sorry Rudy's. Lost a customer

Great services at always. Great seafood and lamb stews , new menus for Japanese steak is great too.read more

We went to Gao's BBQ & Crab in Allen after a graduation celebration with a party of 14 people. I'll…read moredo my best to give an objective review. The biggest issue for us was the ordering system. Everyone has to scan a QR code, place their own order, and enter their phone number. For a large group, this became very confusing because when the food came out, there was no clear way to tell who ordered what. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out which dishes belonged to each person. If you're coming with a big party, I definitely recommend making a list of everyone's orders ahead of time so it's easier to organize when the food arrives. The food itself was extremely spicy. Most of the BBQ items -- seafood, chicken, beef, and pork -- seemed to have the same heavy cumin and spicy seasoning, so the flavors started tasting very similar. Personally, that wasn't for us. However, the soy sauce fried rice and the cold noodles were really good and stood out the most from the meal. The service was good overall, although communication was a little difficult at times because it was hard to understand the staff's accents. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept. I think this place may work much better for smaller groups, but for our large party it was stressful and the food flavors were too repetitive for our taste. Unfortunately, it's probably not somewhere we would return to. Also they added 25% tip mandatory without mentioning it anywhere ; It was an experience though

Great poeple. Used them every year for our awards banquet. Great selection of sides and more food…read morethan you need. Excellent pricing.

My husband and I had a delicious meal of brisket, ribs, sausage, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and…read morebeans! Everything we had was extremely delicious!!!! T even made all of our meat to order with not very much fat because that's the way we like it. The ribs melted in our mouths, and the brisket was one of the best we've ever had! The sausage was so good too. The corn was so good too. The food quality, temperature, and amount of heat were all amazing. We can't wait to eat Good Boyz BBQ again soon!!! Highly recommend!!

Great place for catering for large parties. I walked in one day and needed pounds and pounds of…read moremeat and sides for a large party and they were amazing in meeting that order. They were kind and knew what specific pounds were needed for 22 people. The service was awesome and so was the food. Thank you. ~KA

We had lunch here today (9/26/26). The food was exceptional. All the staff were so nice and helpful…read morein explaining the menu and what each item was like. The location in the old historic heart of Plano is beautiful. I know there are a lot of good BBQ/smokehouse places around but Lockhart is my new favorite. And all the staff were so pleasant. We lingered and didn't want to leave. Thank you.

Pakistan food served mildly spiced for those who aren't adventurous but I grew up with Indian…read morecuisine and I like hot and spicy. So tell them you like spicy and they will give you the authentic version. Portions are generous and being solo my first time here gave me some to take home. Good place to bring several people for eating family style. I can't wait to come back to try out the many different offerings.

It's been a while since I came here last time (soon after opening). Really pleased to see they…read moreupdated the interior of the restaurant. Nicer chairs, more organized, more lights to make it bright inside and a little prayer corner to boot. Same menu albeit they also do weekend lunch buffet now which has an expanded menu with more gravy based dishes to complement the BBQ. The BBQ itself continues to be solid. I'm glad they have managed to maintain the same great taste as they had when the owner was doing BBQ solo out of his backyard. It's a family run operation and I think that goes a long way to maintaining the quality of the food. Their prices are also reasonable which you won't hear me complain about ;)

Everything at Oak'd BBQ was absolutely amazing. The smoked turkey was incredibly juicy, and the…read moreTexas Twinkie was a unique favorite. I also enjoyed the pork butt and the generous portion of wings. The collard greens were off the hook, and the beans were amazing too. It was a fantastic lunch, and I'm definitely coming back!

Meat was dry mashed potatoes were good Sweet cornbread…read moremuffin was good Service was good Definitely not the best bbq I've had Sat outside and was able to watch the game and eat

I love this place. It's just a short drive from my house. The interior is beautiful and inviting,…read morewith a delightful rustic tone. We ordered BBQ ribs, beef brisket, and fried okra. The meat came with bread, pickles, and onions. Both the ribs and brisket were delicious, tender, juicy, and smoky. The okra was fried to perfection - crunchy outside and moist inside. And portion size was wonderful. The serving staff at the counter was very friendly and patient. The dining area is spacious and the booths are roomy and comfy. We'll definitely be back!

This review is more about the manager here than the service because he turned what could have been…read morea disastrous never return experience into just a good story. I went with a friend of mine for breakfast around 1030. First time for breakfast here for both of us. I ordered a couple tacos and a pancake. My friend got the breakfast platter and a pancake. We were given a number, got our drinks and went to ta table. About 20 minutes in, no food. We were greeted by a very nice member of staff and talked with him for a bit. But when that was done we realized it had been about 35 minutes. No food. A waiter comes by and asked if we had the pancakes. We said yes. He told us they were out because a football team came in right before we did and ended up ordering like all they had for the day. You can't make this up. So I asked ok but where's the rest of our food? I'll check on it he said. So I leaned over to the table next to us and ask if they were still waiting on their food since they had been there a while also and they said yes did you also order the pancakes? Lol We laughed and said yeah but we should get the rest of our food no? they ended up leaving. About 10 minutes later another waiter comes and asked if the manager had spoken to us. Nope just a waiter. So he goes to get him. He comes back 5 minutes later cause the manager was helping to cook and would be with us soon. So we def in well over an hour now. Manager finally comes and is the most apologetic he could possibly be. Told us straight up our other food was never made and he would make it right now. And he would comp our meal. So that was already a really good turnaround. But when he brings the food out he also brought us a rack of pork ribs because the initial employee we talked to told him about us wanting to try the pork ribs another time and he just gave us some. Could really not have asked him to have done more to make up for everything. That alone will make me return to this location a lot. Food was fine but their courteousness and willingness to make the situation right and go beyond earned a customer for life.