The staff is very friendly and their bread is always soft and not over cooked.. I drive pass the…read moreone in rockwall to go to that location. Its all in the bread!

My chx philly sandwich was NASTY. I only too two bites of it and now my stomach is bubbly…read more I will not be returning.

Here's a polished review based on your Facebook post:…read more Smoak Town BBQ is everything that makes Texas barbecue special. From the moment I arrived, I could tell this place was something different. Even on a 100-degree day, the covered seating area with cooling fans was full of locals who couldn't stop talking about the great barbecue here. Smoak Town isn't just serving incredible food; it's built on family, hard work, faith, and a genuine love for barbecue. One of the highlights of my visit was spending time talking with Rob, the pitmaster's father, and hearing the story of how Cameron turned a passion for backyard barbecue into an award-winning business after success on the competition circuit...and encouragement from dad. The food was outstanding across the board. The brisket was perfectly smoked and so tender it fell apart with a fork. The beer-basted turkey was unbelievably moist, the pork belly burnt ends were meaty and flavorful, and the jalapeño-cheese sausage had just the right amount of kick. The brisket baked beans were some of the best I've had anywhere. What really set Smoak Town apart, though, was the hospitality. After I got home, I received a personalized text thanking me for stopping by and letting me know I was welcome back anytime--as family. That simple gesture perfectly captured what Texas barbecue is all about. If you're looking for authentic Texas barbecue that's served with heart, Smoak Town BBQ absolutely deserves a spot on your must-visit list. Great food, great people, and true Texas hospitality. I'll definitely be back.

The Texas barbecue hunt will take you anywhere. A food truck park in Fate, Texas was my next stop…read moreto try Smoak Town. I had a chance last October while I was in Rockwall for a wedding to try it, but because the wedding was a top priority (whatever!!!), it didn't happen. Yesterday was my chance. Inside this food park was a vast sea of options, but my eyes were set on the back left where Smoak Town laid. They have a huge tent with plenty of tables to sit at under the shade and the space is wrapped in their wood, giving the joint an oak log fence around the food truck. By the time I got there a little past 1:30, they were out of sausage and mac and cheese. Sad! Other than that, my order was simple: brisket, pork ribs, pork belly burnt ends, and a side of their brew brisket beans. The brisket was a thick slice that was moist and flavorful. I love those chunky slabs of brisket. There is just something about a thicker cut that knocks skinnier cuts out of the park. The pork ribs were juicy and tender. I rarely get pork belly burnt ends over a sausage, but they are always a treat like they were here. Just a little taste of heaven. The beans were savory, hearty, and well seasoned. I was pretty impressed by them as well. The team working was super conversational and friendly. The guy in front of me was having his first taste of Texas barbecue, and they were being super helpful making sure he got a true, flavorful experience. This spot feels hidden but is worth the trip. There were quite a few people hanging around enjoying the excellent barbecue. Worth the pit stop and worth the drive if you live anywhere in the DFW metro. It was simply fate (GET IT???) to try Smoak Town. RIYL: The quieter barbecue spots that pack the same punch

This is my go-to grocery store. The produce is always fresh, and the store is clean and easy to…read morenavigate between aisles. They usually have enough cashiers staffed, so you don't have to rely on self-checkout when you have a full cart, which is a huge plus for me. I also appreciate that they have baggers during busy times, which makes the checkout process much smoother and faster. Their wine and beer selection is one of my favorites, and the meat quality is good as well. Prices on meat have started to get a bit high, but that seems to be the case at most grocery stores lately, so I wouldn't take points away from them for that.

I love the fact of the customer service and the draft bar. I love to grocery shop, this takes it to…read moreanother level. I can be here all day

We had breakfast there this morning. I can't say enough about the excellent service we received…read morefrom Lauren C. She has served me in the past. She always goes above and beyond for her custimers. Thanks Lauren C

This place always seems full. I took that as a good sign. Today, my wife and I had the chilaquiles…read moreverde con pollo and the whole hog skillet and the new pumpkin pancakes. My service suggested trying the red sauce instead of the green sauce, which was a great suggestion. The food was great. Not too salty. Not too spicy. Just delicious. And Isabella, our server, was very attendant of making sure we had everything we needed without having to wait. I definitely recommend trying this place out.

While we like which Wich sandwich's, we will not be going back to this location! They have terrible…read morecustomer service. Lina was not helpful or respectful when there was a problem with our sandwich. Our experience was so bad that I emailed the company.

Love the diversity of their menu. My favorite recently is the BLT. There is something for everyone…read moreand the service is always awesome.

Ok, for starters, its a small town diner. Do not come here expecting a Michelins 5 star…read moreexperience. That being said, as Diner and Dive goes, 5 stars. The decor is simple. Nothing fancy. The location was clean, pleasant and comfortable. The service was on point. Prompt, friendly and helpful, The food os the star. As dives and diners go, top notch. The omelettes were great! Lots of flavor. Their house hot sauce, while not that spicy, had great flavor. I personally loved the mixed berry fruit cup option. I would definitely eat here again.

I've driven by this place a lot. First time to try it. Amazing food, comfortable atmosphere, and…read morethe service was fantastic! The portion sizes are huge and properly priced for the amount of food you get. Wish I had known that there was one in Commerce and in Greenville. But now that I know I'll try the other two locations, eventually, and compare them, lol.

Came for breakfast for the first time today and life CHANGED…read more If you've ever been confused by the question of what you'd pick as your last meal, look no further than the sourdough breakfast panini. The amount of flavor in that sandwich from the perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, to the shredded Gouda, grilled sourdough bread, tomatoes slices, and arugula will blow. Your. Mind. And once it's blown, you'll then get to pop one of the maple waffle fries that come with it in your mouth (and completely remind me of funnel cake!) and you will feel like life is complete, you have no regrets, and if it all ended today you would be able to die a happy human. Finding flavor like this (which I've only found in a few local spots like Zanatas or Fable and Fire in Rockwall) is an absolute diamond in the rough find for Fate! And after meeting the chef, Michael Shelley (who worked previously at a five star restaurant in Cali and has quite the illustrious history - go look him up!), you'll understand why flavors that you'd only expect to find down in Dallas are blowing your mind sitting at Red Dirt Social in Fate. (He also shared with us that the panini is a special recipe he created while working as a a private chef for a family and they would order it just about every other day. Trust me, I now know completely why.) My partner got the breakfast tacos and they were a totally different and just as delicious flavor palette. Packed with eggs, potatoes, bacon, veggies, and pepper jack cheese. The portions are HUGE. Where else can you find this much flavor in this much food?! I love the great seating options and the lowkey setup of picking your own table, ordering at the front when you're ready, and having it brought out to your table. Only complaint was on my partner's double chai latte where the beans were painfully over roasted and the smoky flavor overpowered the chai entirely, but some extra barista lessons needed aside, we're IN. This will for sure be our new breakfast spot (let's get honest, there aren't that many truly unique and good ones out this way if you want more than your typical diner style eggs, bacon, and pancakes) and we'll be bringing friends from out of town here as well! What a gem!

I have not been in Fate for years, and what a pleasure it was when I drove ther yesterday to meet a…read morefriend. We sat down at our table at Red Dirt Social to visit for 10 minutes - and the manager (or owner maybe?) commented how his space was built just for this reason - to relax and enjoy time. We never felt rushed, or felt like they wanted our table. That was refreshing! The space is lovely - truly! It was bright, open, minimal decor and it all worked beautifully together. Someone out real thought into decorating this space for people to gather and relax, and it showed. I ordered the pats (oatmeal) with fresh fruit and it was perfect! All the fruit blended well together for my oatmeal. I enjoyed every bite. I cannot wait to bring my husband back to see how much Fate has grown and to eat here once more. It's worth it!

A bit outside of Royse City…read more It was very busy, & oddly small for the size of the building it's in lol Parking lot is pretty rough, good luck finding a spot if it's busy. My friend & I split "The Meats," on a vegan rice crust pizza. It was good, but my God it was small lol there's an upcharge for this & the cauliflower crust, & for the price of the pizza as it is, it's not worth it lol almost $30 for 2 of us to eat, & still be very hungry The regular pizzas looked good, but they're not very big compared to other pizza places I've been to Our waitress was great. Very nice, friendly, & attentive

My party ordered 5 different pizzas so I tasted a couple different offerings and none of them…read morereally wowed me. They are fine pizzas, they just aren't amazing, especially for the price. And that critique is aimed more at the flavors, the cook on all of our pizzas was perfect, the flavors just left a bit to be desired (especially the Margherita pizza.) One star off for this. The hostess was extremely nice, but our server was pretty timid and quiet so he was very hard to understand. He also seemed to be very forgetful, we asked him a couple questions about the menu that he didn't have answers for, refills were scarce, and he forgot to bring us plates. I do think he was new, so no stars off for this, just some notes to improve on! Finally the ambiance of this place was okay, but it was SO loud that we could hardly hear each other speak. I'm not sure if the building needs some acoustic treatment or if the seating is just crammed in too closely. Add this to fact that the manager did not want to open the top floor and would rather have people waiting (why not utilize all the space you have?) My only guess is that they didn't want to have more to clean up at the end of the day but it just seems... lazy. One star off for these two things together. It's fine, it's just not great, especially at the price.

Food is seasoned very well & always fresh! She brought the…read morefood to the car & was very nice & patient!

THE Salmon Burger is unmistakably one of the best things I've ever had. If any doubt creeps into…read moreyour reading eyes let me tell you this, I do not like Salmon in general and this is what I order every time, it is that excellent. Ingredients fresh to the taste as they are made to order. Large size burger with great fries to accompany it. Delicious and unique teas and lemonades to wash it all down with. It's Grub 30 is a must try and a 100 out of 10. Go support this great business that is ready to support your stomach with great food.

Love this place ! Sweet ladies, extremely clean and great food!…read moreEverything is so fresh and made from scratch ... Love that they have Christian music playing ! Kudos to the owners!!

Rockwall, Texas fans have supported this tiny shop for years, even tho "sandwhiched" into a strip…read moremall next to Panera Bread where it is a "pain" to park your car! They remodeled to add 5 more seats for dine-in customers, but I felt like a parent visiting a kindergarten class. Well at 6'6" I'm to blame. Nice, clean, orderly facility. Clear labels on all food items, menu on wall is easy to read. A touchscreen order kiosk was easy to use & pay. Email or text notification to phone. You can wait in your car. My choices: 1 Breakfast bahn mi & 1 Grilled Salmon bahn mi, Take Out Order. I sat down to type this review. Staff was buried in orders, very busy, but 12 minutes later they gave my order to me, each Bahn Mi was in a printed paper wrapping. I will forgive the slightly dry rolls, since it was Monday morning, but BOTH bahn mi tasted fantastic! I should have bought the large cup of prepped mango slices for $5 as dessert! I wish these guys could get backers for a new location, but I will return here as always! Tiny, but Healthy Bahn Mi kicks butt!