Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ

Super friendly service and we enjoyed our BBQ. One of us got the sandwich with pulled pork, sausage, brisket and coleslaw with waffle fries, and I got the pulled pork and brisket with coleslaw. I really loved the choice of both BBQ sauces. Turns out I'm really into the mustard based one. The coleslaw had a nice spice. Loved the fried pickles with ranch. And they had sweet tea, a bonus.

I happened to be staying next door at a nearby hotel and wandered into Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ—what a lucky find! Denise was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly patient with me as I figured out what to order, and even though she didn’t want to be in a photo, I have to give her the credit she deserves. She literally walked me through the entire menu, explained everything with care, and then gave me a side of every single sauce to try. That kind of hospitality is rare and made my visit unforgettable. The turkey sandwich? Legendary. Packed with flavor, smoky and tender—hands down one of the best BBQ turkey sandwiches I’ve ever had. The entire menu radiates high-quality ingredients and perfected Southern taste. This place is more than just a BBQ joint—it’s a full-on experience. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in.

Great service. Going under new management and ownership. Great friendly place. Prices are great for as much food you get. The elote was amazing!! Best I had in a while. We sat in the backyard, they had swamp coolers that made a huge difference in the hot humid temperature. Great experience. Would definitely come here again. Thank you Britt for teaching us about Dallas and great service.

UPDATED****This place is so amazing I'm back again....In Dallas for the weekend saw this place and thought oh that Ferris wheel looks cute. The food amazing. The atmosphere incredible. There was a concert in the backyard so we couldn't visit the Ferris wheel but that was all right cuz the people in food made it a wonderful experience. Family of four had the family platter we all left happy and full.

I ordered the esquite and brisket sandwich. The meat was very dry and the esquite was SUPER salty, almost to the point that it was impossible to eat. This restaurant location was super convenient for us but we did not come back (I suppose that says everything). In all fairness the place is going under major renovation and we had a late lunch. The food might be usually better, I would not come back though.

Absolutely incredible! We are in Dallas visiting for a week and wanted to try a BBQ place. We made a reservation for 8 people easily on a Monday evening. Dre was our server and he was so kind, attentive and a great time. He had great recommendations and was quick but friendly. The food was amazing! The groups favorites incude but are not limited to: brisket, beans, fried okra and ribs. We had a few people just get the loaded baked potato and they were the biggest potatoes I’ve ever seen in my entire life. They were huge and stuffed with great bits and meat and a fabulous meal. There was nothing that wasn’t appreciated at this restaurant and I’d recommend to everyone. We loved it and would go back if we lived in Dallas.

Great restaurant/smokehouse in the Dallas area! 🥩🥓🍗 This was the first smokehouse we stopped at in Dallas when we got there during our family road trip because it was recommended to us by Google Gemini as a good stop for dinner that is kid-friendly in the area (with good reviews, of course!) and it did not disappoint 🔥 Vibes were great and very 'Texan', coming from tourists passing through from the Northern side of the USA ☺️ food were great, portions were huge, and the price was even better. Definitely recommend this place! ⭐💯

Insanely good food. Portions are very large. Food tastes amazing. Atmosphere is nice. Service was great. 10/10 would recommend to a friend and would definitely go back to Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ again!

I was in Texas for a conference and decided to get BBQ. This place had really good reviews. Took an Uber which is normal, but this ride was not right and I absolutely did not feel safe. I get to Ferris' and they are closed for a private party that was in the back. I knocked on the window when I saw a worker and they were quick to let me in. One of the cooks or manager came out and stayed in the front dining area with the other female worker and me not only until the driver left which was roughly 15 min, but waited until a new Uber arrived and walked me out. I just praise them and am so thankful that they opened the doors and made sure I was safe and on my way before they left. . For those of you who say I should have called the police, that is not the point of this review. It truly is the human caring of the folks at Ferris'. On top of all this, they made me a dinner to take with me so I could have BBQ, which was amazing. If I could rate them with a 10, I would give it!!!

The staff is very nice, but I have to review the food - I'm sorry! I like to support small businesses, but I just want to leave an honest review. The space is great, large and spacious so you could have a big party here or walk in anytime and get a spot. I saw a business meeting going down, so that's something you could use the space for. I don't know the story about the ferris wheel, but there is not one here so the website is a little misleading. The food was just a miss, and I hate that because I wanted to love this place. I got a plate and the elotes is where I will start. It was what seemed like canned corn, drenched in a cream sauce (maybe mayo) and sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese. Maybe this is an American take on a Mexican dish, but no no no. Beans were good. Meat was very dry and seemed old, but I understand bc there were no other patrons so maybe in an effort to not waste food they hold onto it for a few days. I hope they can revive and rebrand - close to hotels and good parking area. Just cannot recommend this place to eat.

I am going to start this review with the premise that they REALLY need to fix this place up. The outside looks TERRIBLE. And the inside lacked a lot. We were the first customer's on a Saturday morning around 11:15 and the trash can flap was still covered with BBQ sauce and whatever else from previous days. Everything else seemed "clean" but they need to make some improvements. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and beans. I got a brisket sandwich and their mac and cheese. We had seen Ferris Wheelers recommended on some top dallas list and decided to give it a shot. The mac and cheese was excellent. The brisket sandwich was good, pulled pork- eh. But overall, it was pretty forgettable. The banana pudding was terrible, don't bother.

The wife and I attended a concert here on a Sat night. While there, I said "HEY, We should try the BBQ!". Went inside since it was a little chilly and figured the full menu inside would be better to choose from. I ordered the Trinity which come with brisket, a sausage, a couple of ribs and one side. Well, man, what a disappointment. The brisket was incredibly dry, the Mac n cheese is covered in BBQ chips and just not good. BUT, the worst part...as I brought a rib up to my face to eat, I thought, well that's a strange smell. I asked my wife and the a server to smell and we all agreed that the ribs were rancid. I pulled one apart and the color was just....strange..red but then splotches or brown. So, dry brisket, rancid ribs, funky man n cheese. The food was just pretty awful. I will say that the sever was very accommodating and offered a full refund. I went up to the front to discuss with the manager and another gentleman walked up with the same complaint (at least I knew I wasn't off base). The manager was less friendly than the server and made up some excuses about getting out master to check the situation and how swamped she was. BTW, on a busy weekend I might there was no smell or visual of smoke anywhere to be seen. I think this is a place for out of towers who happen.to be staying in a hotel nearby. I cant see any Texan recommending this place. The little concert venue out back is pretty cool if you want to see a show/grab a beer but for all that's holy don't eat the food.

Let's call this a 3.5 star rating. Service excellent. Food good. Atmosphere adequate. Prices reasonable. Super nice and helpful wait staff. They were prompt and checked in often. Beer was ice cold and fresh. I had the two meat dinner with sausage and spare ribs. Everything tasted great but the ribs were served at room temperature. I visited on a Saturday evening around 5pm and the restaurant was mostly empty, just myself and about four others, even though the neighboring restaurant was packed to overflow. I'm not sure why they were slow? They have an actual Ferris wheel outback, but it's not something that was open or running on a cold January evening. The interior is just concrete floors and old diner style tables and chairs, with a couple of park style tables for a larger group. Functional. I think a lot of their business must now be fulfilling online orders. They're certainly not attracting a dine in crowd.

We had just landed and wanted to get some bbq before driving south. It looks like we arrived after a busy lunch time for them so perfect timing I would say. Staff was great and pretty much had n empty restaurant. The food was good and didn't take long to come out. My son ordered their Pulled Pork Sandwich with BBQ Mac & Cheese and I ordered their Chopped Brisket sandwich with elote as my side. Both sandwiches were really good. Very filling and priced fairly. The brisket had a combination of lean meat as well as plenty of fat not too much. The sides were also really good. I can definitely see myself returning if I'm ever in the area.

Been a few times. The ferris wheel is a nice touch. This time, we got to catch some live music. Thank you KXT for the heads up. Food is always solid. Big open bar to place an order. There are also QR codes - to assist. Service was fast. When a concert isn't in session, there's plenty of life size games - ie Jenga and corn hole. Vibe was chill. Plenty of parking in the lot.

Everything was just right! Service, portions, and atmosphere! Great tasting food with a chill relaxing atmosphere on the picnic tables just like in the backyard! Felt right at home! Big thick ribs, fall apart brisket and the brat was so juicy just the right amount of sweet and heat! Come here you won't be disappointed, Your welcome!!!!

I should open with BBQ places are not always my thing since I don't eat beef or port. Alright, yes, that's a horrible thing in TX, but the group I was with wanted BBQ and since I'll eat chicken or turkey I figured why not. Well, while they had turkey on the menu they were apparently out of it for the day - which was pretty odd given we were there early, but ok. So that was the start, then they kindly(?) informed me that they would have it tomorrow, well sure, fine, but also not helpful given I"m there tonight. This left me somewhat puzzled, and so my next approach to the menu was "do you have the chicken wings today then?" and they said yes. Ok, great, I can do that - I tried to ask if they were enough food for a meal since they were listed as an appetizer and just got a confused look. I gave up and ordered them anyway. It turns out they were plenty of food and pretty tasty. The meat tasted smoked. My colleagues thought their meals were decent but perhaps not as exciting as they were expecting. Perhaps I threw the server for a loop when I told her I didn't eat pork or beef or she was having an off night. Anyway, I'm not sure I'd be back without checking to see if they had turkey first!

While staying nearby I wanted to ensure I enjoyed some TX BBQ while I was still in Texas, so I checked reviews and came here. Service was very friendly. The selection is typical of most Texas BBQ joints, both the proteins and the sides. The gimmick here is the yard out back with the Farris wheel, but the reviews also indicated that the BBQ was pretty good too. The brisket had an amazing bark... nice flavors, definitely seemed like just salt & pepper. It was moist and perfectly smoked as well. The sausage was more like a fat hot dog, not very smokey either and on the bland side for a TX smoked jalapeno sausage. The pork was outstanding! Moist, very flavorful and nicely smoked - Definitely enjoyed it! Regarding the sides, the fried okra was decent, the potato salad had a decent flavor but the textures, the huge chunks of potatoes, and the lack of the sauce melding properly with the potatoes really left a lot to be desired. The beans were incredible! Nice, smoky, meaty, and tasty! The mac & cheese looked good, but I didn't try it, my friends did and they really enjoyed it. Their sauces weren't very good... not bad at all, just bland, no heat also. I think one was mustard in style. Overall, not a bad visit. As you'll see from the pic, we tried a large assortment of everything and it was definitely enough to feed 4 - 5 people. In our case we were a part of 3 and there were lots of leftovers. In all, this entire meal came out to about $115, which was a great deal too.

This was some pretty solid brisket . Reasonably price sat 14 $ per half pound . We were pretty bummed to find out the backyard "was closed for a corporate event" which the backyard was really the reason for us coming. To have a drink and chill out back Beer was cold. Music playing was on point. Walkable from many hotels . I'd go back to try and experience the backyard again

Cute spot dowtown Dallas. Pretty good portion sizez. Brisket in sandwich was a little colder than I would like. Fries with queso were bomb. Was too full to eat all of my salad, but their dressing was so good.

The service was good and the employees were nice and chill. The food? Meh. I shall elaborate: Brisket sandwich: meat was really dry, like it was sitting under a heat lamp all day. I added all the BBQ sauce provided and inundated that sandwich with maybe 15 slices of pickles. Baked beans: got a huge blast of onion powder flavor when I took my first bite. Second flavor that hit my taste buds was a heavy dose of sugar. However, the beans did have a lot of brisket stirred inside, which was a nice unexpected surprise. Elotes: about what I expected, maybe a tiny bit too much sour cream, but I could have easily scooped that out if I needed to. I ate all of what I was served, so clearly it meant it tasted good Mac & Cheese: the pasta used was pinwheels, which was a cute reference to the restaurant name and the Ferris wheel at the back patio. I liked that the pasta was topped with a crunchy bread crumb topping, though the actual cheese sauce could have used some more depth- maybe some more salt and/or Dijon mustard.

Great service and cool vibes on the patio, but the barbecue was lacking. The green beans had a weird seasoning and they were spicy, which was offputting. The sausage was alright, not much flavor. Lastly, the pulled pork was probably the best out of the entire meal. Also, got to try the mac and it was pretty dry and there wasn't much flavor.

Great for lunch before hitting the boat show at Market Hall. Really good food. Our table had chopped brisket, jalapeño sausage, and pulled pork. The pickles on the tray were slappin'! Elotes, fried okra, ranch beans, and waffle fries. Hits were the smoked turkey and fried okra. All was very good. Staff was friendly and served us up quickly and accurately.

I'll start by saying the food was pretty good--your standard barbecue joint. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with crispy waffle fries, and both were tasty. My main complaint, however, is about the service. For context, my friends and I came here before a concert, and the place was clearly busy and understaffed. I understood from the beginning that food might take a while. But as time passed, I noticed that groups who ordered after us were getting their food first. I went up to the front to make sure our order hadn't been forgotten. They told me they'd check on it shortly. Eventually, a woman came to our table--clearly irritated--and asked what was missing. I repeated my order, and was met with a very intense, almost sarcastic response: "I already know, I have your ticket right here," as she waved it in my face. I tried to stay patient, knowing she was under stress, but her tone and approach were uncalled for and honestly embarrassing--especially in front of my friends. I also saw her treat other guests with the same level of disrespect. Maybe things would've gone differently under better circumstances, but I was really disappointed with how the situation was handled. I used to overlook reviews that focus more on service than food, but this experience changed my perspective--poor service really can ruin an otherwise good meal. If you're heading to this spot before a concert, I'd recommend trying the place next door, Rodeo Goat, especially if you're in the mood for a good burger.

I am glad to have visited this spot, after watching BBQuest. This place looks western classic while fun outside! The brisket was nicely juicy and with flavor, yet I wish I tasted more smoke burn flavor. Service was fast and nice! I only wish for staff to have a little more smile and not be on their phones. If I have a chance to come back, I would probably join solely for the night fun and dinner outside.

This place is awesome! A hidden gem is Dallas. You can tell the pitmaster and all of the crew cares about create a friendly environment for its customers. The sandwich I had was great as well. I'm excited to try more in the future!

Went on Wednesday night and there was no wait, plenty of parking. The food was good but I'm not big on BBQ. My brother went with me and he really really loves bbq, he thought it was okay and said there are better bbq places in Dallas. The day off burger is probably a better deal than picking 3 meats. I didn't care for the sausage or the pork but the brisket was good. The service was great, everyone was friendly. They have a nice patio in the back!

So we stumbled upon this joint because we had to go to the Anatol hotel. This is a hole in the wall across the street very limited menu, but the brisket was some of the best we've had in quite a while. Good Smoky flavor, nice and fatty very flavorful they are currently not serving turkey because they don't like the source so they substitute chicken thighs that were very moist and very flavorful lThey use fresh okra and breaded in the house overall good find.

When we arrived, the place was fairly crowded at several tables-a good sign-though we later realized it was due to a single group of 25 to 30 people. After we placed our order and received a watered-down beverage--likely due to an issue with the soda dispenser--I noticed that many people in the group had uneaten food on their trays. That's usually not a good sign, right? We received our food, and the two-meat plate had a decent portion of meat. The brisket was very good--definitely two thumbs up. However, the sausage was disappointing; it tasted as if it had been boiled or microwaved rather than grilled or barbecued. I wasn't a fan. I chose the potato salad as a side, and unfortunately, it was the worst I've ever had. It wasn't served cold, had a watery and runny consistency, lacked flavor, and contained large, underseasoned chunks of potato. Overall, not good at all. Unfortunately, this place missed the mark with what we ordered. Thank you, but we won't be returning.

In town for a Dallas weekend so of course I had to do BBQ. Ferris Wheeler is located in the middle of Market Center hotel district, which made it easy for me to walk to. Inside it's no non-sense cafeteria style seating. Well worn seats hint at the popularity, even though it wasn't busy at noon on a Friday. Onto the food: I got the Texas Trinity since I was in the mood for all the smoked meats. Brisket: In between a lean/fatty cut with a well seasoned crust. Ribs: comes off the bone easily but not falls-off-the-bone. Nice smoky aroma, more so than the brisket. Also well seasoned. Sausage: A cheddar and jalapeño link. Chew is good but skin is little too chewy. Good heat profile. Potato Salad: Wow! Good spices, is it a mustard? Liked the pieces of pickles that helped balance the taste and add something different. Sauce: Pepper-spiced, tomato-based dip that isn't too sweet. Dish comes with pickles and peppers but no bread. For $26, it's just an OK value. Meats were well seasoned, now wondering if it's almost too well seasoned- always a fine line to walk. Otherwise for anyone staying in Design District, you will find Ferris Wheeler's to be one of the better food options to walk to.

Music event was so fun. Festive lighting and roomy seating outside next to the Farris wheel!

Very affordable and very different environment fun and cozy and super yummy food. Highly recommend

Went for dinner and a concert last weekend. Unfortunately, husband and I were not impressed with the food. We got the Holy Trinity- ribs, brisket, sausage, and green beans. Like one other reviewer said (from the same night), the ribs were awful. They had a funky smell and did not taste fresh. The brisket was really dry. Sausage was good. The green beans were drenched in a bbq sauce and really mushy. I was hoping for fresh green beans to balance out the heaviness of a bbq meal so that was disappointing. The sauces were pretty good. Maybe they were just having an off night, but we won't be returning.

So so good. Best meat I've ever had... Mariah was amazing in service and we will return before going back to Chicago!!

This review will undoubtedly cause consternation amongst the Kansas City folks, but it needs to be said. Texas owns the brisket game and it's not particularly close. As an avid BBQ fan, I've had it all. From the best to the worst and everything in between. One thing is a constant - if you're in the KC - STL - Memphis geographical area, you're going to find the best BBQ pork imaginable. Everything from spare/loin back ribs to pulled pork to sausage and even pork belly. But when you roll down to Texas? Skip the pig and eat the beef. This joint is like a lot of the Texas BBQ spots...loaded up with the best beef brisket imaginable. As pictured in the smorgasbord that I ordered, I tried most of the menu. The verdict? I should've just ordered 2 pounds of brisket. While everything here is good, the brisket was by far in a way better than everything else and up there with the best I've ever had. The turkey was decent, fries were fries, mac & cheese was okay, the fried pickles (in string form) were interesting but unremarkable, brisket elotes were good but the brisket on it stole the show, and the the peach cobbler w/ice cream was sadly a bit bland/lacking. The parking lot is a bit wonky, but there wasn't a wait and the food came out quick. Note that it was a bit warm inside and the seating consisted of some wooden table/benches. Adjust your expectations accordingly. Order the brisket. And enjoy the meat sweats.

I had the turkey sandwich and the okra My hubby had brisket and Mac. The turkey was good. THe okra on point. My husband said brisket was ok. Their sauce is tart. Drinks were ok. The venue for a concert is not so good. I think they Over booked it! Too many people...we couldn't see the band. I recommend you get there more than an hour before the venue opens. We were in line over an hour! Over paid for the concert tickets.

Food was awesome who someone from Hawaii. Waiter was very friendly and on top of it. Recommend on mondays for happy hour.

This has been my favorite place to eat BBQ so far. The food was incredible and the staff was very friendly! The ribs were my favorite, well seasoned and I actually shed a tear eating it it was that good. Must try! Shout out to Dre for the food recommendation.

I attended Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ on a Saturday night to see Alan Palomo (always worth seeing him in concert!). We arrived early so we could eat there first, then see the show afterward. The food and restaurant. 3 stars. I ordered 4 sides (because the pictures shown on Yelp! looked so good!): The Mac N Cheese, Green Beans, Elotes (I assume these aren't a normal menu item), and Potato Salad. The BBQ beans and elotes were the best sides. The green beans taste like BBQ sauce (because they cook them in it), which is odd and in my opinion unnecessary since everything else tastes like BBQ sauce! But I was truly disappointed in the sour cole slaw. I'm a huge cole slaw fan, I get it everywhere I go - I make it at home. The cole slaw at Ferris Wheelers was sour, bitter, and odd flavored. It was also soggy. It was almost more akin to a sauerkraut than a cole slaw. When I expect cole slaw, sauerkraut is not acceptable. The potato salad was good, no complaints. The Mac N Cheese was so thick and sticky it was hard to eat, probably wouldn't order that again. The meats from The Trinity: Nothing was impressive. The ribs weren't fall-off-the-bone, which we're all used to wanting, the sausage was flavorful - but there was too much on the plate (too much of the same thing gets old quickly), and the brisket was dry. Generally, it was expensive. We've certainly had better quality for less elsewhere. The decor and atmosphere is in dire need of a facelift. While we were there, it had been raining a lot just before and there was apparently a roof leak right above the checkout counter because there were a few buckets, towels, and water on the ground as we were placing our order and paying. The women's bathroom didn't seem to have air conditioning, and seemed to be a last-minute add on to the building? It was cramped and odd. The Backyard. 5 stars. Yay! Great bar, great place for a smaller concert. There are a few tables to sit at near the bar, as well as a few barrels to rest beverages while standing. The GA area was perfectly fine to see the artists up close - not sure that $20 more for the "VIP" areas (the 5 feet in front of the stage) make any sense because of that. The bathroom is larger, multi-stalled, and heated - cleaner than the restaurant bathroom. Though, for a concert, I'd rather them leave other music off in the bathroom because it clashed HARD with the music you could hear from the concert - and the music playing over the speakers in the bathroom was so loud it caused the girls in there to resort to yelling at each other over it so they could hear each other. Yeah, weird fact - even thought I don't prefer to do it - the girls restroom can sometimes be a place for social chatter, especially at a concert. I say give them the best chance to hear each other! There were a few sound issues from the stage (I like to jam to loud music, but it was SO loud it HURT - my Apple watch was regularly giving me extreme decibel level warnings - and due to some issues reported from the stage, it didn't seem well tuned in yet), but I'd certainly come back here for another intimate outdoor concert.

I remember this barbecue being better. Brisket is pretty good, not an award winner. Chicken- not much barbecue. Spare ribs- not terrible but not awesome. Mac and cheese was very good. Coleslaw was mediocre. The building really needs to be spruced up. I wasn't sure they were in business at first. I'm probably done eating here.

Spicy fried okra. A Ferris Wheel in back. Those are the really unique items of this Entertainment Themed BBQ establishment. As for the rest of the place, well: City of Shiner sign, check, Coca Cola sign (but no Coke sold here) check, Texas Flag objects, check, Dr Pepper sold here, check, beer varieties, check, Central Texas BBQ, check, wooden picnic tables, check, cow skull on wall, check, guitar on wall, check and large outdoor stage for outdoor concerts, check. Yes, I think all is in place for a Texas BBQ joint to have success! I had brisket, ribs and okra for lunch. The meats had really good flavors. The rub was complimentary and not over powering. The provided vinegar based sauce was tart and not overly sweet. The cuts were meaty, moist and very appealing. The fried okra was perfectly fried. I wish the spices were toned down a couple of notches as a spiced out tongue misses flavors. I know there are some that would love it as it is! While my preference is for Southern tomato/molasses sauce on BBQ, this was still pretty good and I know there are many that would love this place!

I went here during happy hour with a friend! It was definitely fun vibes in the back carnival themed! I wish the Ferris wheel was operating while we were there though! I got the ma & pa's lemonade which is popular, the best part is they put a strawberry ice cube shaped like Texas! How fun! I got the jalapeño & cheese corn dog, which was yummy! It comes with 2, so my friend got a pulled pork sandwich & we split it. I honestly liked the corn dog the best. I've definitely had better bbq, but the backyard of course is the main attraction!

The food is great and portions are big. Ordered food in the front and sat in the back. Found out in the back they have a bar and patio area with wait staff. The front looks like a run down hole in the wall place but they have nice food.

Since I decided to spend the weekend home, I figured why not order dinner with Uber Eats. I had been craving BBQ & decided to give Ferris Wheelers a try. Unfortunately, I will never be ordering from them again. Ribs: I was so excited because I had been craving ribs but I wasn't even able to enjoy the small 2 ribs I did get. They were so tough I almost just threw them out the window but the trash can did suffice. Brisket: OMG good! I should've just ordered all brisket & would've enjoyed a decent meal. It was seasoned well & juicy! Fried Okra: Now the okra I could brag about. Not sure what type of breading or seasoning they use on top but I devoured them. If anything, I would order the okra again but I highly doubt I'll even give them another chance. Did I have high expectations? Yes but thats with any place I'm giving a try for the first time. I do rely on reviews but my own personal experience will set the tone. I expected to get a lot more meat than I did for one, because everything could've fit in one container honestly. I opened the meat container & legit just walked away. I can't speak on their customer service, parking or location but based upon other reviews that is quite clear. Would I recommend them? Absolutely not UNLESS you want okra & brisket only.

This place came recommended by a local, and while it was fine, it wasn't my greatest Texas bbq experience. I will say that the portions were huge, so that was a definite plus! I had the brisket sandwich, and chose a side of elotes. That was really good. And the brisket was definitely good...I just wasn't blown away by it.

Perfectly acceptable "average" bbq but not really worth the thirty minute drive to get there. Maybe half a step up from dickies. Will not go back.

Great BBQ joint with friendly and accommodating staff. Value was reasonable for the tasty food provided. Was with a large group from out of town and everyone enjoyed their meal. The Waffle Fry Nachos with brisket are fantastic and enough for a few people to share if ordering other food. For beverages, they have a decent selection of beers and seltzers and refillable self-service soda and iced tea. Probably won't be back in Dallas for awhile, but would definitely head back here if I'm the area again.

Corn wasn't fresh you can tell it's from a can. Mac and cheese was missing flavor. Smoke sausage was good not great. Burnt ends was sweet and sticky the sweet over power the whole dish ribs was pretty good nice smoke brisket was dry and cold all this with one tiny container of bbq sauce with no bread 5/10

I think this may be my first ever rating, I wouldn't have done this but the disrespectful "potato salad" was outrageous. I went to Ferris Wheelers last night (October 18th) around 8-8:15 given they close at 10 so I took that into consideration for the rest of the food. Beans, good but cold. Brisket and ribs, decent but cold. "Potato salad" was literally potatoes cut up and mixed with mustard. I pray this was just something they threw together cause it was late and not their actual potato salad. Either way, they shouldn't have sent this out! I didn't eat the elotes, my son did but he said the same thing it was just mediocre and looked like they just threw something together.

Brisket and ribs were both dry and very salty. Not well flavored either. The flavor was from the little tubs of sauce we were meant to dip our meet into. Even the fried pickles were way too salty. Very unimpressed, especially considering how highly this place is rated. Definitely wouldn't come back here.

The real deal in the heart of Dallas. Plus they did a great job catering one of the SMU Football Games last year. Check out the secret review which H&C BBQ Review did.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvaYTlo3Pu4

Great Texas BBQ and a good time. They have daily specials that are not on the regular menu. I tried the smoked fried chicken with baked beans and Mac. The smoked fried chicken is something I've never of, but I was so pleased after tasting it. It's smoked juicy chicken, with a perfectly crunchy fried batter. It was great! I've been to Ferris a few times and i it's consistently good. I love the backyard seating and there's an actual Ferris wheel.

Brisket queso was a must try for me. Order your food at the register and they give you a number to take to a table and wait for your food to be brought to you. Tables aren't cleaned between customers. Brisket queso turned out to be just that. A cup of cheese with a tablespoon of brisket on top. And the cheese was good with lots of peppers too. Chips were bag chips. Barbecue smelled good and looked good but this isn't a place to sit and linger.

Driving cross country and I had to make sure I overnighted in Dallas just so I could eat here! I work for an airline in LAS and always ask people if they have eaten here when checking in people coming to DAL. The never disappoints.... It's DELICIOUS!!

Super yummy and dog friendly! We ate outside at the picnic tables with my dog- the waiters were fast and the food was yummy! Pictures below is the Saturday special which is fried brisket over mashed potato's with fried okra! So yummy!!! And of course the Ferris wheel that's in the outdoor area! Super cute! They have great happy hour deals as well!

I can't recommend this place enough! The staff was wonderful , despite it being packed! The food was delicious, and the Dolly Punch was dangerously good!

The food is great and the people are amazing! The loaded baked potato is EVERYTHING!!! We saw the rating and almost didn't come but really glad we tried it :) Real great hospitality!