I just left this restaurant on slow Friday afternoon. I ordered a two meat plate, chicken and ribs, with two sides, Mac n cheese and creamed corn. The chicken had no flavor, the ribs were decent, the creamed corn was decent, and the Mac n cheese was awful. Overall, it was very underwhelming. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Being away from home, I have been given the side eye when asking for a rib sandwich. I quickly learned to say "ribs with 2 slices of bread." But looka here, Big Al's has rib sandwiches! It was decent and there was a sizable amount. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Pork Rib Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The location is convenient, right off Inwood in Dallas. I went around 5-6 pm, and it was pretty slow--there were no other customers. They were out of several items, probably because of the time of day. I ordered the two-meat plate with sides, and the food was good, but I'm not sure it was worth $26 (for the meal and a bottled drink). They do have indoor seating, which looks spacious and comfortable, and the place was clean. Overall, it's a nice spot, but a bit on the pricey side. If you have extra cash to spend, it's worth a try, but I think you can find better options for the same price. read more

Had a craving for some BBQ after the abilities expo at market center hall. My search resulted in a several different options, Big Al's seemed to call out to me. I initially thought its namesake was that of the Big Al from kiss fm. But I was corrected. I ordered a 3 meat plate but decided to just go with Brisket and Ribs a side of beans and the fried okra. This is a no frills cafeteria style bbq joint, there's nothing fancy about it. Brisket was moist and smoked to perfection with the perfect smoked gradient of black on the outside, to smoke ring layer and then the moist meaty center. All moist and full of flavor. The ribs were also smoked to perfection. Perfectly tender and flavorful. There was a few different sauces, spicy and house. Both were good but I'm not a sauce person. Beans were serviceable, fried okra took an extra couple minutes because it's fresh fried and brought out in a bag. Perfection, crispy, crunchy,seasoned and hot! No soggy heat lamp effect. Complimentary soft serve is also available. I had to get a cone. read more

Lunch on a Monday! Walked in to the smell of hickory smoke & the beat of KC & The Sunshine Band. Clean and smiles all around. Quick friendly service as always. Ordered up and chopped beef sandwich with fresh potato salad and some Mac & Cheese smooth creamy and has the burnt cheese crunch on top. Washed it down with an ice cold Dr Pepper. Finished off the heat of those jalapeños with some soft service ice cream. Do I really have to go back to work now?!?! If you're close by, do it. If you're from out of town on a work trip, plug it in the gps. Enjoy, stay safe. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Chop beef, Mac & cheese, potato salad ice cold Dr Pepper & a small stack of fresh pickled jalapeños. - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Super dry meat. Flavors were mid. Weirdly had gravy in the Mac and cheese. Probably would stick to the sandwiches next time read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I paid $30 for this "meat lovers" plate, but the ribs have barely any meat and there's only one 2 slices of chicken. I understand prices are up, but the portions should reflect that. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - This is the "meat lovers" plate I paid $30 - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Have been eating here for decades. This is good BBQ. My personal favorites are the sliced beef sandwich, the ribs. Their signature sauce is great. Especially if you like a vinegar BBQ sauce. And last but surely not least.... Free ice cream. If you are in the Love Field area make a stop. read more

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First time to visit based on reviews. They have daily specials but I got the brisket plate. The meat was plentiful 7/10, if I go back I'll ask for a little more marble. I got potato salad 5/10 and fried okra 7/10. The okra was fresh, waited a few minutes for it to be fried. I'm pretty sure they batter it there, not just frozen. The place is clean and the people are friendly. They have a couple bbq sauces, I like the spicy one. They offer onion, jalepenos and pickles 100/10 for free. The pickles! I didn't ask but wouldn't be surprised if they are homemade. Definitely not the cheap average ones most places have. Not too salty but great flavor! Also they have a free ice cream cone. There are lots of signs about not taking too much, etc which is kinda funny. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Briskets plate - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Service was awesome. They are very efficient and friendly. The food was OK. I really like the barbecue beans. Restaurant was clean and noise level was a medium read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - 2 meat plate with ribs jalapeño sausage, bbq beans and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

OMG - best BBQ in the town!! When I judge BBQ, I taste the meats with no sauce to evaluate the quality of the base cook, moisture and flavor. Then I taste with sauces. This place is 1000% worth the 50 years in business!! GO!! GO!! GO!! Yes, each meat is awesome, and the turkey is moist - not dry like 90% of other chains (or inexperienced places who not it pit masters). These guys have mastered BBQ -Texas style!!!! The 'fatty brisket' is highly trimmed and has no gristle or 2 inch fat belt like other places. Big Al's is moist - no visible fat and succulent!!! DO NOT GET LEAN BRISKET!!! The fatty brisket is not what you get at other places!!!! This is what you want to ask for - and try to get some of the chard bark too!!! (I did - awesome!!) FYI- go there in off hours. Lunch can have no parking within 2 blocks and lines out the door. (No kidding.) But it's absolutely worth the wait!!! I've revamped my top 3 BBQ places in Big D... and they are now #1. Congratulations!!!! And well deserved!!! read more

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The food here is okay, can't really complain. The sweet tea is great, ribs are nice, brisket sandwich is good as well. Service is fine. All around a decent spot. read more

My meat platter was close to $30, the portions were pitiful, the meat was cold, hard and felt like it had sat out all day. Would never eat there again. read more

We went there for their anniversary where they offered their .50 cents sliders! Wow, great food & ambience. Service was great despite the long line. Will be back to try their awesome barbecue! read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This place has really great BB-Q. Note the brisket can sometimes be a little fatty. I would recommend getting the sausage or ribs. I love the condiment bar too crazy I know but I do love pickles and there's some good ones here lol. You can also sub your two sides with a loaded baked potato, which is amazing as well. Great place-always enjoy going back. read more

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We were back from California to visit family and went to Big Al's between official events. The staff was amazingly helpful and so sweet. They even learned my name by the time I left. We had the chopped and sliced brisket and it was wonderful. We got way too much sausage of both types but in my wisdom of old age I put it in the hotel fridge with the amazing rolls and had a sausage roll every morning at the hotel with my coffee. The pork ribs were fall off the bone in just the right way. We had creamed corn, beans, mac and cheese, and fried okra. The fried okra was perfect after adding a little salt but the mac and cheese was the stand out. It is a truly special recipe and my daughter took some inspiration from this dish to alter her own mac and cheese recipe at home. read more

When I was in Dallas this passed fall I got a Super Stuffed potato from Big Al's Smokehouse. I loved it so much that I had to get it again, while in Dallas. Loved every bite! I have a busy schedule so I wasn't able to stop and dine inside so I can't speak about the service or the ambiance of the restaurant. However, I did take a picture before I stuffed my face so I hope that makes up for it. Please, give this place a try if you like brisket. Mine was falling a part. I could've cut it with a spoon! read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - #2. Super-Stuffed Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Tasty food and great service team are super friendly, pork and beef ribs are awesome , great place to eat!

I'm surprised that Big Al's only has a 3.7 on yelp. The brisket was very flavorful. I liked the leaner vs. fattier pieces, but I'm sure you can customize if you ask. The chopped brisket was both flavorful and moist without being too fatty. The Mac and cheese was solid. The cheddar jalapeno sausage was just ok. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Brisket, chopped brisket, Mac and cheese, cheddar jalapeno sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

So decided to surprise my boyfriend with lunch today and told him he could pick and he chose Big Al's smokehouse barbecue. It's one of his favorite places to eat. It was my first time and I decided to go with the sandwich platter and I picked the chopped beef. For my two sides, I chose macaroni and cheese and the creamed corn. Hands-down, one of the best chopped beef sandwich sandwiches I have ever had. The beef was perfectly cooked and extremely tender and very flavorful. Their barbecue sauce was delightful. I wasn't as impressed with the macaroni and cheese and the creamed corn. Both sides were lukewarm at best and the macaroni and cheese was very runny. Overall, I would absolutely eat here again just for the chopped beef sandwich. read more

Amazing food, service, everything!!!! Would definitely recommend it and for sure going back soon !!

This used to be my go-to barbeque spot since it is really close to my houe. The meat here is fine. nothing amazing, but definitely worth eating. The brisket could be more tender, but it is flavorful. The sausage is good, and so are the ribs. The sides here really used to shine, but my last two recent visits I was a little dissapointed. Everything is good, but nothing beyond just good. With as many amazing barbeque spots as there are within 5 miles, this one is a 3 star experience for me. read more

First time visit and it was a treat! I loved the ribs best of all. They make a good homemade potato salad. The smoke turkey was thick slices and so moist paired with their mustard bbq sauce! Omg perfection! I was never a mustard bbq sauce fan Big Al's won me over! I didn't get a picture of their Texas sheet cake! Very good! They were so nice behind the counter were nice and warm helping us make choices. It's a great bbq restaurant you get lots of napkins and just enjoy! read more

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So Big Al's is located next to Park Cities Ford on Enwood. This place is rarely packed, but it has one of the best barbecue meats in the area, not far from Dallas love field ,I've been to other barbecue places like Lockhart , but Big Al's has tender meat. The ribs fall off the bone, and the food environment is very welcoming. It's just your neighborhood barbecue place, perfect, so if you're in the Dallas, Fort Worth area, or you're getting off a flight and want some barbecue, try Big Al. It might not look much, but it has excellent flavor food read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Meat Lovers Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food. The real deal at reasonable prices. The baked corn casserole rocks. The brisket.....wow And unlimited software ice cream. read more

I'm hesitant to even post this because I don't want people to come and eat up all my BBQ! This place is hands down the best in Dallas (and I have tried most of them). The staff is extremely friendly. The prices are reasonable and you get good portion sizes. The green beans are insanely tasty. And the BBQ sauce...made in house...SO good! They do dine in, carry out, order online or delivery app. This place is one of my faves! read more

The brisket is so flavorful it didn't need any sauce! Whole chicken was yummy! And the service was excellent with smiles all around. We got take out. Highly recommend Bug Al's! read more

Just not good.. just mediocre barbecue for people who don't know any better There are much better offerings in the area read more

This restaurant boasts being in business for 50 years so I thought I would give them a try. I ordered the two meat meal w/two sides Sliced sausage and pork ribs for the meats and Mac and cheese & fried okra for the sides. The sausage had a strange taste, never had anything quite like it before. The ribs were ok, very small and dry. I used the bbq sauce (which I never use anywhere) to moisten them up. The fried okra was bland, the Mac and cheese was the best thing I had & could actually be a stand alone meal. There really isn't much to say about the service as it's a line where you order and are served. The cashier was very polite. The restaurant was clean, however towards the end of the meal we had to leave as the smoker seemed to be vented inside the restaurant and we had a hard time breathing. Overall, I think the money I spent here would have been better spent at another bbq place. read more

food was horrible the wait time took at least 30 mins for a side order of fries and mac. the staff was rude and obnoxious, definitely do not recommend this place to anyone and never coming back again. better off going to mcdonalds and eating mud than go here again read more

I love it. Kinda divey, mucho old school, a good value compared to other places nearby. Solid food. The brisket sammy was spot on. The Carolina mustard sauce at the condiment counter was perfect for it. I enjoyed the deviled eggs, creamed corn, baked beans and cole slaw I got to go with the sandwich. It was too much food. I could not finish it all. The XX cerveza's were cold and the staff super friendly. I will return for more next trip. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Brisket sandwich with Carolina mustard bbq sauce, creamed corn, cole slaw, deviled eggs, baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

As a 6th generation Texan, I know BBQ! And believe me when I tell you, this is some of the best Texas BBQ you will find. AND THE PEACH COBBER IS AWESOME! read more

Good lunch but was disappointed there was not soft serve available. Staff was very nice but only one size drink available

After my friend picked me up from the airport, she recommended this spot for BBQ. They were so many meat options and sides to choose from. I decided on brisket and jalapeño sausage. I was disappointed fried okay was not available that day, so I got beans and mac. After we ordered, we found a table to eat at. The brisket was so juicy, and I loved the bark on the outside. I wish the sausage was a little hotter, but I enjoyed every bite. To my surprise, there was a complimentary ice cream machine in the dining area. Even though I was stuffed, I made room for some vanilla soft serve. There were toppings available as well, but I ate mine plain. Overall, I'd quickly return here when in Dallas again. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Brisket, Jalapeño Sausage, Baked Beans and Mac - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stumbled across big Al's barbecue. excellent food, we will be back , Friday special is catfish four pieces of catfish is even more than I can eat . Excellent french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw. . My wife had the brisket and the potato salad. Both were also excellent. read more

Silly me. I've been driving by here for decades but never stopped. I finally stopped in and VERY glad I did! Due to the COVID world, I ordered online and did the curbside service. I ordered a sliced beef sandwich, BBQ beans and potato salad. Ordering was easy, quick and price was reasonable. I drove back to the work site to eat. It was hard to drive with the heavenly aroma coming out of the bag. The BBQ sandwich was really good. Great smoke flavor, right amount of bark and not too spicy or bland. It was moist but not greasy. It needed only a touch of their sauce. Their sauce is sweet and tangy with just a touch of spice. This is good BBQ. The potato salad was full of wonderful flavors, not mushy and pretty good. The star of the meal was the BBQ beans. Right amount of spice, meaty, well cooked and enough sweetness that made them addictive! A tip, get more beans as you'll want more! I'll have to try their sausage on my next visit as I hear it is really good! read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This BBQ restaurant has such a rich history along with some of the most amazing BBQ I have ate here in Dallas. I been to all of the popular and to be blunt overhyped restaurants around Dallas. Big Al Smokehouse BBQ hits all the right spots, great customer service, Texan ambiance, some of the best Mac N Cheese I have ever tasted and of course one of the most delicious BBQ! I tried the ribs, chopped beef and all of the slides. This place deserves to be jam packed everyday. Ditch the overhyped, waiting in line for hours, and decent BBQ. Try this one out you won't regret it! read more

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I love bbq and this place was great for it. I hosted a small work lunch and someone suggested this place. It was pretty reasonable and the food was great! I had the loaded spud and a beef rib on the side Just because it looked so good. The brisket was moist and flavorful and the beef rib was very meaty and was equally flavorful. Tried the okra and it was good too! They also have complimentary ice cream. Remember the name Big Al's. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Big Al's - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Ordered about $180 worth of food yesterday got ribs, both pork and beef beans, potato salad, cucumber salad, cream, corn, and a few other things. The food is outstanding. I would highly recommend but get your own barbecue sauce cause the food delivery doesn't come with any barbecue sauce. overall good read more

Phenomenal food and service. We had the ribs, pork sandwich and a variety of sides and it was all top notch, including the complimentary pickles. Everyone was super friendly and it was a great first stop on our trip to Dallas. read more

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich, pork ribs, beans.... Delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas