Smokey Joe's BBQ

Was working down the road and searched Google maps for bbq. This place was about 1/4 mile away. Did not expect much. Wow! I just ordered a brisket plate. I usually ask for point or moist at my usual spots but surprisingly got sliced point without asking. Not sure if that's the norm or maybe just where the brisket was on the board but that's what I got. Thick slices cut right and a taste that is right up there at the best level for central Texas style brisket! Had mac n cheese and potato salad sides. Both great! I'm not taking away a star for my only complaints and thats the sweet tea coming in a bag and the hamburger bread. Both taste fine but would prefer house made tea with free refills and plain ol white bread. The sliced pickles, onions and fresh sliced jalapeño are also a great addition. Highly recommend! Good value too!

I purchased Saturday, 9/28/24 in the afternoon, 2 order of Brakes and the special of Pork belly. If I hadn't travel so far I would have taken them back. The meat was horrible. The meat was burnt, old looking and the worst pieces ever. Tried to call them to complain, but you can't get through to them. It wasn't worth the price.

Late lunch. Our meals were very delicious and hot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Thank you 😊

Stumbled across this place by a mistake in review for my friend. It was kind of hilarious actually but glad we did... This place is kind of off the beaten path, but the building outside is beautiful. You walk inside. It looks like a typical Texas barbecue place but very updated. The girl at the window was very friendly and helpful answering our questions. We ordered the sloppy fries and I cannot sing the praises of those enough. They are the best loaded fries I've ever had in my life! The chopped brisket and the ribs were just delicious. The ribs were a bit greasy but still very good. I would recommend this place to anyone. And don't you dare leave without getting the peach cobbler, it is heaven in a cup.

Cool spot off the service road. I was told their black owned. Great customer service. They do take care of you. I went late, like closing time, and the food was still fresh and good. The hot water cornbread is delicious. I believe they also serve the bbq plates with delicious potato bread. Give them a try!

I ordered the rib sandwich, it comes deconstructed w/ bone-in ribs... Brisket 1/2 lb. on the fat side & it was really good!! Side of Beverly's beans- very tasty. You can see why they're on the top 50 list... especially w/ that 5* brisket!

Would leave -1 star if i could. These are horible neigbors and terrible food. They throw thier rataurant trash all down pool road every week because manager and the owner are just too lazy to cover their trash load. It all blows out in peoples yards before they get to the dump.We used to eat there but there was roaches on the buffet last time. Clean up your act and stop trashing the neighborhood! Its gettin old! Do better

Went there on a Sunday and the place was empty. Bought Texas Trinity for $25.00 which consisted of 1/3 pound brisket,1/3 pound rib,1/3 pound signature sausage and one small side of your choice. The picture attached is what I got. I don't feel the food was worth the price.

I just want to start by saying this place was delicious. I had the ribs, the brisket and the Boudin. As you can see in the picture, everything was fresh and delicious. I absolutely love the brisket and ribs. They were some of the best I've had here in Dallas and I devoured it. I really like the age mac & cheese the cheese was great and I will definitely be back. My boyfriend recommended this after I got him a facial for Christmas and I am so happy that he did.

I went to Smokey Joe's for the first time recently and had a great experience! The brisket was tender and flavorful, and it had a good amount of bark on the outside. We also tried the brisket boudin and jalapeño cheddar sausages, and both were good but I think I preferred the texture of the jalapeño cheddar sausage. The mac & cheese was creamy with some pepper added in. I think what surprised me the most was the Frito pie, which I thought might be too much, but it actually had a great balance of flavors. The crispiness of the Fritos went really well with the brisket and the soft beans and cheese on top. I would get that again if we went back. At BBQ places I usually get banana pudding, and the one here was one of the best versions I've had. The inside of the restaurant is fairly small, but it wasn't too crowded when we were there on a Thursday night. I could see this also being a good place to get takeout from!

Food Review: Smokey Joe's BBQ Smokey Joe's BBQ offers a cozy and clean atmosphere with a small dining area and polite, welcoming staff. During my visit, I ordered the brisket boudin, collard greens, cabbage, and cornbread. The brisket boudin was a highlight of the meal. The meat was tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with their house barbecue sauce. It's clear they've perfected the art of seasoning and smoking their meats. However, the sides didn't meet the same standard. Both the collard greens and cabbage were underwhelming. They lacked seasoning and tasted as if they were simply boiled, without any additional effort to enhance their flavor. Overall, Smokey Joe's excels in their barbecue, but the sides could use more attention to detail to match the quality of the main dishes. I'd return for the meat, but I'd likely skip the greens next time. Rating: 3.5/5

First time stopping in here at Smokey Joe's BBQ. Right away you can definitely tell this is a local spot the whole community has been enjoying for years. This place had a whole story behind it that I truly loved. I went ahead and pretty much ordered everything that was recommended to me by the lady in the front! The ribs fell right off the bone, sauce comes on the side and it was truly amazing and authentic! The Mac & cheese was to die for, and by far one of the best briskets I've ever had. Jumping to the dessert it was a 10/10 and homemade by a local lady. The only reason I'm not giving a 5/5 is because I received my bbq warm to cold. I wish I had received it pipping hot! If you're in the area i definitely recommend trying this place out! Cheers,

The brisket sandwich is giant and delicious. Brisket frito pie is excellent as well. Small inside space, but friendly folks.

I seen this place on instagram, it looked really good an for the most part it was good. The brisket was smoked and tasted really good, I solid 9/10. The ribs wasn't my favorite, they tasted like they was fried for a little bit lost the smoke flavor 6/10. The sausage didn't taste handmade or nothing 3/10. The Mac was alright a the bean wasn't good at all. It wasn't the worst place I been to but it's worth a try brisket was the best

Do yourself a favor and come here! Kenedi gave us some great recommendations and I love her for that! Daily special brisket tacos with Rice. My favorite . The Jamal just perfect with the baked potato. I would recommend to everyone who wants to try a little bite of everything. brisket Boudin- the flavor on this outta this world. The Mac N Meat was so creamy The restaurant was clean and of course Kenedi was so friendly and knowledgeable! Thank you we will be back !!!! The banana pudding BANGING. The hot sauce was delicious.

Great BBQ Restaurant! The food is amazing. I love it that the owner offered a BBQ cooking class for boys. it was phenomenal! The boys (& their parents) learned a lot!! He even gave samples, gift bags, and snow cones to the boys. The restaurant was full. I am so grateful that he held the class. What a great way to give back to the community! I took my grandson because it seems that he will like cooking just as his dad did. Especially since my grandson's father was killed in an auto accident, having this class for boys really helped me & his mother. And, the BBQ was great!! The meat was tender and VERY tasty-- with or without the sauce.

I had to have BBQ when in the lone star state and Smokey Joe's came to the rescue!!! It's in the middle of the highway close to DeSoto but TRUST it's worth the drive!!! I had the ribs and the brisket Mac and cheese and omg I'm salivating!!! The ribs were SO meaty and the BBQ sauce was incorporated into the meat well. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I had enough ribs for two servings. The baked beans were also good and the green beans come with bacon bits. I do think the green beans are canned but they were still good being mixed with the bacon grease. As for the Mac and cheese it was interesting they added pico on top which was refreshing. I do wish it had a little but more guac but nonetheless it was amazing. It had so much tender brisket I had enough Mac for two sittings. My partner had the half roasted chicken because he doesn't eat pork for religious reasons and he was satisfied. Definitely wish the chicken portions were bigger but it was still perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this BBQ joint when south of Dallas!!! Cheers to the meat sweats!!!

I've been going here for over 10 years. And even embraced the competition BBQ (bark) that is the signature now. But as of late I've pulled away from the ribs because I always got either burnt ends or something too close to the firebox. Well today my sliced beef sandwich was so meager. Nowhere near where it used to be. I was so disappointed. I know prices are increasing, but I'd rather have price go up than stay the same with a smaller portion. And it was lukewarm when I got it.

This, unfortunately, this is the absolute worst barbecue we have had since living in Texas! We have made it a mission to visit all of the top 50 barbecue joints as voted on by Texas monthly Magazine. This was our 28th location we have stopped at and by far hands-down the worst! To start with the meats, everything tasted like it was warmed up leftovers from the day before. The ribs were tough with no flavor. The turkey was moderately better but still dry. The brisket was an absolute waste of money. The worst part of the entire meal was the sides! How this can be called potato salad is beyond me! The broccoli casserole might as well come from a box. Absolutely no seasoning to be found anywhere in any of the food. I would not recommend this to anybody who is trying to experience and visit the top 50 barbecue joints in Texas!

First off, I'm from San Diego. Needed Texas bbq! It's cute inside. Small but enough room to sit if you can find seating. This place had a huge line to the door when I first went in. We were driving for a while and I had to use the restroom good thing they had one lol clean too. Lots of ppl waiting man they weee busy and that's because their bbq is off the chain yo. You gotta go check them out. We got ours to go. Once we got to our friends house, we opened our food & grubbed so fast. This was my first visit to Texas & what a great first Texas barbecue! So good I want more but already home lol this place needs to be showcased in diners dives and whatever it's called lol I also tried a rib so good but my fav was the brisket. My fav chili beans ever now! And boy oh boy that brisket! The potato salad mt hubby ate it was sweet.

Today was our first time, and we were not disappointed. The brisket was super juicy, ribs were falling off the bone. We were greeted when we entered the small seating area. There is about 6 tables inside. Nice and clean. Generous servings that will feed us a second time.

Here we are checking off another Top 50 joint and that brought us to Smokey Joes. We got there right when they opened at 11am 10/8/22. We ordered the Jabo Platter. The cashier says sorry we are out of turkey. I say ok I'll take the boudin sausage in place of it. Then I ask for the smallest portion of short ends in addition to my order. She charges me $14. I say I just want a few pieces just to try them. She says I'm sorry that's the smallest portion I can sell you. K whatever. Ask for potato salad and green beans as my sides. Then ask for two bottles of water. She hands me cups. Im like ok free water out of the fountain. Nope not free. $5 for water out of the soda fountain. My $46 platter platter turned into $85 with tax and "tip." Then they call me back up to say they are also out of the chicken for my Jabo platter. So I paid full price for a platter 2 minutes after they open and they're out of 2 meats that go on the platter, and still had the nerve to charge me $14 for me to sample the short ends. They're like would you like anything else in place of the chicken. I whisper, yea my $14 back for the short ends buddy. I just passive aggressively say more pulled pork I guess. I'm just really annoyed at them at this point. Time to eat. The brisket wasn't memorable at all, except for being dry. The jalapeño sausage was salty. The boudin sausage was like 99% rice with meat somewhere in there. The brakes were good I suppose but super dry and tough. The ribs, short ends, and pulled pork I have to say were actually quite delicious. Especially the pulled pork, maybe the best I've had in Texas. My green beans were straight up canned with random potatoes inside and bits of meat. Bland, wet, no flavor. The potato salad aye aye aye, tasted like 12lbs of sugar was dumped in my bowl. Anyways. If I ever have a hankering for pulled pork, this is where I'm coming. Otherwise, I'm good.

I used to go to Smokey Joes when Joe was the owner and put master. The sliced brisket sandwich was really good then. It's great now. The meat is smokey, tasty and with a nice pink smoke ring. The bark was dark and not overly salty. It came w sliced pickles and pickled red onions??? and sliced jalapeños and a small chunk of a burnt end garnishing the top of the bun. Nice! Try the hearty beans with hamburger meat too. You won't leave hungry and your bbq craving will be thoroughly satisfied. Check it out.

For a first time visit, it was absolutely fantastic. The ribs were delicious, and the baked potato was nicely prepared! Suggestion would be: ensure the condiments are all there before walking away from the register. Otherwise I love the ambience. The bathroom was very clean!

Ok, so I give Smokey Joe's Bar-B-Que a 3.5 stars. This visit was part of doing the Texas Monthly "Top 50 BBQ" spots. There is a small parking lot. This place is small but it has indoor seating. The entrance faces the freeway, you walk thru the dining room and go up to a small window to place your order and pay. They give you a receipt with a number on it and you wait for them to call out your number, we ordered the 3 meat plate which was brisket, sausage and pork ribs with a side of potato salad. The brisket was moist( they did NOT ask if we wanted moist or lean) the ribs were ok, and the sausage was ok. The potato salad was like mashed potatoes and tasted like deviled eggs. Not really impressed with any thing except for the brisket.

Arrived at about 12:30pm on a Friday and didn't have much of a wait at all. I think I was #34 and they called 32 when I got my receipt. The inside of the place to sit is pretty small, so expect to get friendly or get it to go. I got it to go and just ate in my truck. There were a few bar stools near the order counter, so I just waited there for my order. When you park, go to the left of the building near the main road. That's where the entrance is. Then go thru the dining area to the back to what appears to be a speak easy portal to place your order. There are two of them and they alternate taking orders and shouting pick up numbers so be nimble which way you go. I ordered the Maxi sandwich and was VERY pleased with it. It was a combination of chopped brisket with sliced sausage on a brioche bun with sweet & spicy pickles and pickled onions with bbq sauce on the side which I, of course, drizzled all over everything. WOW it was the BBQ version of a Dagwood sandwich. If you've never heard of one, I'm just an old guy! Anyway, old or young, this was one powerfully good sandwich that let you sample just about everything great in the lovely land of BBQ. Rather than get a side, I went with the amazing sweet potato pie! Have I ever had a sweet potato pie? No. Have you? Probably not. Trust me: you should start with this! Or maybe not, because every other one will be down hill from here.... The crust seemed hand made and the filling seemed fresh with a sweet cinnamon kick. Wow it was good. As much as I loved the sandwich, I think this is where the pro-tip should live.

I really enjoyed this food. My first time there and the great customer service was priceless. Ribs and Brisket was Thank you again and I will be returning!

Probably the best barbecue we got around here next to Lockharts I mean they don't actually give you enough but everybody's trying to cut back, but it is very good food never disappointed about the taste just have to make sure you ask for less less fat if possible

Not as authentic as it used to be. Meat seems to be boiled first. Prices are outrageous

Best barbecue is Dallas. It's one of my favorites. The best peach cobbler. Just like mom used to make. I'm from St Louis and I know my Barbecue!!! Great job!!!

This was a tiny little location that at first we couldn't tell was open, even thinking the door was locked (in truth, we just couldn't tell if it was a push or pull door). The spot seemed surprisingly empty for a Sunday afternoon, but it turns out most customers were just getting their food to go. Honestly, that would be the wisest option because we wound up asking for takeout boxes anyway. The Jabo platter was way too much food for two people, though it was nice to sample all the different kinds of meats. My favorite was the brakes, and my friend said it was the first time he had turkey that wasn't dry from a barbecue restaurant. The cucumber salad and macaroni and cheese sides were both delicious. So much of barbecue is personal preference, and the sauce was thinner and sweeter than I like, but I still put some in my to-go box if that means anything.

This is a very cool hole in the wall BBQ joint close to a school I work at. Everything I've had there is awesome. I appreciate how their sides are different than the normal sides at every BBQ place. It can get pricey, like any other high quality BBQ place, but the portions are big and it's all worth it. During the week, they even have daily deals for $5 that make it feasible for an educator to come back on the regular. The workers are super nice and it's got a nice laid back vibe.

The best kept secret south of Dallas. Always on point. Can't go wrong with the brisket or the ribs. Do yourself a favor and add a side of the pickles. We could visit weekly.

Well, I finally made it over to Smokey Joes BBQ restaurant. I agree the establishment is small and not comfortable seating for a plush peach like me. The wood tables are good for easy clean up, but to get people inside to dine not so much! Now, the ribs I purchased were very tasty and heat hot. The price is a bit much for only 3 ribs and 2 sides. I know there is a drastic shift in the economy however I believe more plates would fly out the doors if the prices included a little more attention to the servings. I did have their play on mac and cheese with shells and cheese. The green beans were on point. They have desserts as well and I went with the buttermilk pie. I haven't tried it yet but I look forward to seeing how it goes down. That's all on my critique of our peeps! I'll be back in the near future! I drove 26 minutes from Arlington to Dallas for the meal. I did notice there were more take out orders opposed to sitting inside. It could have to do with the uncomfortable tables and chairs arrangement. Anywho! Bye for now! Cris

The food is great and consistent. I'd love to spend less but it's my BBQ of choice. I just order online 15-20 min prior to arrival, and then there's no wait! The staff is polite and fast. I'll be back when they open again on Tuesday!

When I first moved to Dallas, my mom & dad use to go there on Friday or Saturday , to get there ribs & brisket fix , but when I tasted the ribs I was in aww of the taste & the smokeless was awesome , the baked potatoes are wonderful also with smoked chicken, very Yummy

Smokey Joe's may get a top 50 rating from Texas Monthly, but it was a disappointing experience for us. Only the ribs were excellent. The brisket was overcooked and lacked smoky flavor. The sausage was ordinary.

This is a hit and miss place. You can go one day and the food is good but don't go the next day to, it's not the same. The food is not always the same. The people are nice.

Amazing food and speedy service. I placed a pick up order and it was ready within 10 minutes.

Ribs are soo tender, wish they sold the peach cobbler daily. The Mac and cheese is but the chop beef is soo good. Every time I go I try something different.

Don't get me wrong the food is really good but it's too expensive anything maybe once a month if then but other than that I can't do it I can't afford it

The food was JUST okay. Ordered a sausage and a rib plate. They were out of EVERY side dish and a few meats on the menu. The sides that they were able to scrape up on the rib plate wasnt even enough to feed an adult. Looked like sides on a kids plate. The sausage was gross. It was FULL OF SMOKE, it didn't come with bread. The ribs were okay. They didn't seem to be fully smoked. More like smoked and then placed in the oven to finish cooking. The sauce was watered-down. My number 1 complaint is the way they packed the plates. They were packed with NO integrity. I spent $30 and was not satisfied! I wont return.

Baked potatoes are loaded any way you want and are the BEST!!! The BBQ is good too...I'm just partial to a good loaded potato!!

I order their "Jamal" baked potato and it is so good. I LOVE the music they play while I wait. My order only took a couple minutes before it was done. I will definitely be back.

The best barbecue in south Dallas...I've been a fan for over 30 years. Chopped beef sandwich, ribs, baked potato anything in the menu.

Great portion sizes and taste. My only critique is that sometimes they don't answer the phone when I want to call ahead but I attribute that to them being busy. They also have an option to order online.

Tried out the Smokey Joe's Barbecue food truck at Chuck Wagon Park! I ordered right before they closed to grab The Maxi and mac and cheese. The Maxi is a gigantic sandwich with chopped brisket, smoked sausage, pickled onions, and their famous sweet & spicy pickles. This sandwich was full of flavor, a bit of spice in case you don't like that, and I wish I ordered extra pickles because they are so good (great combo of sweet and spice). I personally ate the sandwich in the comfort of my own home because I would've been a mess eating that massive thing in front of others! For the mac, just check out that cheese pull! Added leftover BBQ sauce from the sandwich to it for an added kick. Smokey Joe's is incredible because they continuously give back to the community while serving up incredible BBQ. I'm definitely up for trying their store front location.

Hands down my new favorite BBQ joint. The brisket has to be the best I've ever had.... unbelievably tender. Their Mac and cheese was very creamy and flavorful. The ribs were good, but just needed a little more seasoning. I think their pickles are homemade, a little spicy, a lotta delicious. Sausages and rib tips (aka "brakes") were tasty, and dipped in that BBQ sauce?! *Chef's kiss* y'all, I can't wait to go back!

Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. I got my order to go and ate it about 20 minutes later. The beans and potato salad were good, but the ribs were extremely disappointing. They were tough with very little meat. I wouldn't go back.

Not as good as everyone says it is. The rib tips was tough and those was not baked beans. I wasted 30 minutes of gas and $30 dollars.

Finally made it down and now kicking myself for not making the trip sooner. Food was fantastic, girl working the counter was super nice and seemed to be training someone. Great experience. Had the Texas Trinity + some Etx Links, so good, everything was so good. Can't wait to get back.

How is it that you are serving cold food during lunch. Cold chopped beef and cold baked potato. whenever you try to support Black businesses they will always show you , you can't

If you are craving East Texas hot link's!! This place will save you a trip to East Texas. Everything thing here is awesome! The Mac and meat with pico de gallo and guacamole will knock you on your feet.

So it has been many many years since I've been here so I paid a visit. I ordered Boudain which was good but a lil dry, potato salad was good but heavy on the sweet side, broccoli rice casserole thumbs down because it was spicy with one piece of broccoli and minimal cheese. Sliced brisket was good on the potato bun and the biggest disappointment was the East Texas hot links that was over cooked, dried out and super small...to say this is an old school original place the food is not the same they have lost there touch.‍ I'm beginning to believe there is no more good bbq stands in Dallas ..why oh why

Rib sandwich has this weird dry chewy top on it. But under the rib was tender, had a broiled kind of feel to me. The link sandwich was good. Due to specific exceptions and better experience elsewhere, I probably won't go back. Cute little dining area. Cashier was nice.

This is my go to for my bbq nearest me! I love their rib sandwich. Sometimes I order the chop beef. The potato salad needs some more chopped eggs, celery & onions or something, a bit too sweet for me. The lunch specials I use to try and get there during those hrs.

I had a serious craving for some barbecue, and I remembered a friend of mine mentioning how great Smokey Joes is. My husband and I decided to place an online order for pickup and headed to the location. When you walk in you have to go to a small window at the back of the restaurant to place an order/pick up an online order. There are also areas where you can sit if you want to dine in. After a short wait, I was given my order which was nicely packaged to-go. The food was EXCELLENT! We had the brisket, sausage, and loaded baked potato. You could really taste the slow smoked flavors in all the meats. The barbecue sauce they have was fantastic as well. I also had a chance to briefly interact with the owner who assisted me with my order. He was extremely kind and you can tell he wants to make sure all of their customers leave satisfied. Smokey Joe's definitely gained a new loyal customer and I will definitely be back!