Pecan Lodge
Barbecue restaurant · Deep Ellum
2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Highlights
Smoky brisket, beef ribs, and Southern sides with live music
Smoky brisket, beef ribs, and Southern sides with live music
"You'd just be crazy not to visit this award-winning Deep Ellum BBQ mecca, just follow the mouthwatering smell (and the line) down Main St. When it was first announced that Pecan Lodge was coming to Deep Ellum, my heart and waistline began to soar. This is not only some of the best barbeque in Deep Ellum, but in our opinion in Dallas and Texas as well. We usually do a two meat plate - can't go wrong with brisket and pork ribs. If you are wearing your elastic pants, then go for a beef rib too - what the heck! Bottom line is - everything on Justin Fourton's menu from meat to sides to dessert is delicious. It's true Texas barbeque and that's just how we like it." - Reel FX
"A high-profile barbecue destination that became the center of a media scramble after a celebrity visit; no details about what the guest ate were released publicly, and the only immediate confirmation came via a social post — a photo showing the visitor but not eating." - Courtney E. Smith
"It’s an old favorite for a reason — this Deep Ellum joint still commands lunchtime waits most days of folks who queue up for its beef ribs, burnt ends, and jalapeño sausage, including Tom Cruise (pretty sure he got to skip the line). Don’t skip the sandwiches here, however. A chopped brisket or pulled pork really hits the spot. Pecan Lodge offers Luby’s-style service, where you and your tray run through the racks and pick from what you want before you hit a long communal table to eat it. Consider it a chance to compare notes with your neighbors." - Courtney E. Smith
"A longstanding Dallas barbecue institution located in Deep Ellum that still appears on Eater’s barbecue map, it drew attention when a movie star stopped by while promoting a forthcoming film. Reports and a spokesperson quote suggest the beef ribs were “the star of the show,” though that claim is secondhand and ambiguous about whether he explicitly said he enjoyed them. An Instagram confirmation from the founder of a nearby cafe provides firmer evidence that he visited, and photos show a grease-stained tray, a heavily barked brisket or rib, wadded-up napkins on a plate and a mostly empty to‑go container of mac and cheese—details that imply someone dug in but leave questions about exactly what was eaten, where he sat, and why he wore sunglasses indoors. Fans and critics alike are left disappointed by the lack of an on-camera tasting or follow-up review that would settle what his full order and verdict actually were." - Courtney E. Smith
"This Dallas stalwart is still cranking out good smoked meats, selling all the usuals by the pound. But the Pitmaster sandwich—a mountain of brisket, pulled pork, and sausage topped with crunchy jalapeños, slaw, and sauce—is your chance to wrap your hands around half the menu. Or get the Hot Mess, a massive, salt-crusted sweet potato loaded with Southwestern-spiced barbacoa, chipotle cream, cheese, and bacon that’s deserving of its name. Pecan Lodge also has a full bar, so you can see what happens when you add a couple whiskeys on top of all that food." - kevin gray, nick rallo, rosin saez
