Smokey Joe's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · Dallas

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South Dallas stalwart since 1985, now led by second-generation pitmaster Kris Manning. Renowned for ribs and sweetly smoky brisket, it’s back on Texas Monthly’s 2025 Top 50 and widely praised by local critics for consistency and community roots.

https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2025/05/27/best-barbecue-dallas-fort-worth-texas-monthly-top-50/
Best BBQ in Dallas (2025)

6403 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232 Get directions

smokeyjoesbbqdallas.com

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