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I was in Texas for a work event and my colleagues invited me to have some Texas BBQ at Cattleleack Barbeque. When we arrived around 1pm there was a line out the door. After getting inside I could tell why. The BBQ smell hits you as you open the door and it smelled sooooo good. They had a giant menu written onto the wall. Some of the meats were sold out. We debated for a bit and then decided to do a group order. Our Group of 7 people ordered the Cattleleack Platter and sides of burnt end beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and Mac and cheese. Oh and don't forget to ask for cornbread too. Inside tey had large tables and benches to sit at and we secured our spot. The food was delicous. The Beef Rib was huge and melted in my mouth. The brisket was amazing and seasoned well. Everything tasted great. Everyone ate til they were full and we still had leftovers. I ate them later at night and they were still good. This place is pricey, definitely worth a visit.
Food was great and line on friday 945am was not to bad. Nice family run bbq. First bbq place i have been awarded the michele star. Everyone was nice. Food had same price as the other top bbq tx places. Worth the short wait. Sides were great
The smoked meats are some of the best around. We had brisket, sausage and even tried the ribeye. Staff here is top notch. They serve local Wagyu and smoke everything onsite. The meats are certainly juicy and smoked to perfection. I understand a bit more about people lining up for this food. That's just about where goes from great to ok. The BBQ sauce on the table was meh. The mustard sauce though gets a pass for sure and hit all the right notes. I guess even BBQ is very subjective like sushi. Some people like it and others don't. In this case it was the sauce that brought the experience down. I won't be back but that just leaves room for the next person.
Service was good & friendly. This is the first time I got a bad batch but it's usually really good! Got there by 10:30 so only had a small wait. I don't know what this is but it's not burnt ends! Also, every other time I've been there they tell me that I can't get a burn and sandwich and today they said they would do it, which is also kind of funny. Hopefully it was just one bad day for them..
This spot in North Dallas has been on my radar for a while. Many good reviews are posted. As soon as I touched down in Dallas on a Thursday, I started making my way there. I got there around lunch time and found street parking. Upon entering, a small portion of the left of the restaurant is for ordering and the right side is for dining. There was plenty of seating area with large tables. The lunch time crowd build up was definitely in effect but the line wasn't long. While waiting in line, my focus was on deciding what to order. I always get brisket as a benchmark to compare with all other bbq places. When my turn came I ordered a brisket sandwich, a turkey sandwich, potato salad, coleslaw, and 2 beef ribs. The worker taking my order replied that I probably want one beef rib. It did not occur to me that these were the huge dino ribs at around $40 a pound. I took his advice and the one rib was more than enough. Everything was packed up to go and my total was $104. The one beef rib was a bulk of the price. Ok, so three of us tried some of the bbq and the sides. No great feedback was given from them. I got to try everything. The brisket was tender but not flavorful. The coleslaw flavor was undesirable as well as the potato salad. The smoked turkey had a good smoke flavor to it. The beef rib had more marbled fat than meat throughout most of it, however it did have a nice black pepper seasoning to it. The bbq sauce was not great either. Hopefully they were having an off day, but I doubt it and the cost of everything was too much for it not to be great.
I've eaten here a handful of times and each time was just as good as the last. After trying numerous top rated bbq joints in TX, Cattleack in my opinion is the best and most consistent. The brisket and meaty ribs are always going to be tender. The hatch chile mac and cheese is a must and so is their cornbread. The lines are definitely worth it. They start selling out of meats and sides within hours of opening, but always enough brisket!
Definitely one of the best BBQ in DFW! Limited hours but we had gone around 12 on Friday and no line. If you sign up for their emails they'll notify when there's no line, too. Softest Dino rib I've had in DFW yet, so juicy! Sides were great too which makes the difference always. Will definitely be back, 100% worth making it in the limited hours if you get the chance
We heard about Cattleack. They have limited hours to mostly weekdays, but with our luck they open the 1st Saturday of the month and we flew into Dallas that day! Once we got off the plane, we rushed to our rental car and made our way north to Cattleack. We got there around 1pm. The line wasn't too bad, it was still outside and into the parking lot. Nothing was sold out yet, until we inched closer to the front. They sold out of burnt ends, bologne, beef ribs, and then all the sides except slaw. Since it was close to closing time they were giving a ribeye special, buy one get one free. It was a good deal but a lot of food, so we didn't get it. We ended up getting pork ribs, brisket, and turkey, with slaw and their complimentary bread and pickles. Their pork ribs were delicious, so was the turkey. The brisket was chopped up in pieces, which I wasn't fond of the chopping. My favorite was the pork ribs and turkey. They are heavy on the pepper, so it gave it a little kick if you ate a lot. Probably not good for younger kids. I love it though. They also give you their soft bread for free and I believe their pickles are homemade. Pickles, jalapeños and pickled onions were very good and complemented the meats. I do wish they open more hours though... so that people can try everything! No alcohol sold here, but you can bring your own. Plenty of seating inside and some outside. Parking is limited in the lot and lots of street parking. They close early too, at 2. So many limitations for good bbq. Wish they capitalize their worth and open up more.
Right off the airplane and drove to Cattleack. Arrived around 1pm. Beef ribs ran out and so did all the sides except last of coleslaw. We got turkey, pork ribs, brisket and slaw. Super peppery but I like it, may be too peppery for people. Bread and pickles included. Free and the best bread Homemade pickles, jalapeños and onions Plenty of seating
I wish I had a better experience at Cattleack but unfortunately I left feeling a bit disappointed, especially after having to wait for a very long time. Since they have very limited hours on the weekdays, I finally managed to visit with my fiance on a Thursday. We arrived at around 11:30am and ended up waiting about 40 minutes before we even made it inside. Once inside, there is more waiting in line until you finally get to the counter to order your food (this took us probably another 20 minutes or so). By the time we got to order, they were already out of a few items including the cornbread which was a side that I was very much looking forward to. So we ended up getting the brisket, original sausage, and burnt ends along with the hatch chili mac & cheese, potato salad, and Mexican street corn. Among the meats, the sausage and burnt ends were both great and I especially enjoyed the burnt ends and how tender each piece was. Unfortunately the brisket fell flat for me; it wasn't very tender at all and underwhelmed me compared to how amazing the brisket is at Hutchins. For the sides, I loved the hatch chili mac & cheese and thought the potato salad and street corn were pretty standard. Overall I don't know that I would come back, and I would much rather visit Hutchins which has way better opening hours!
Great brisket, super juicy and flavorful. The burnt ends were amazing too, definitely a 5/5. The sausage was good, but I've had better elsewhere, so I'd give it a 3.8/5. The broccoli salad pairs really well with the salty meat. It adds a sweet, fresh contrast that helps balance out the richness of the BBQ. The Mexican street corn is good, but it leans salty, which made it less of a favorite for me since the rest of the meats were already salty. I honestly wish they had a sweeter option, like creamed corn. The cornbread isn't bad, but I would've liked it to be a bit sweeter to better complement the meat. The crack cake is really good. My friend loved it so much that she bought four containers for herself in one visit. Overall, I'd rate the food a 4/5, but because the brisket, burnt ends, and broccoli salad were so good, I'd bump it up to a 5/5. The service is also pretty fast despite the long line, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a Texas BBQ spot, with wooden tables, lively chatter, and delicious meat served on red trays.
Im not a native Texan but I've lived here for a decade now so I like to think that I've been to my fair share of BBQ places. Cattleack might be my new favorite! Everything we had was so good and tasty! Would highly recommend and I understand why it is so popular!
This was my last must try BBQ spot around DFW area and I wished I had it sooner! Everything I got was good, my favorite were the pork ribs and the wagyu briskets. Cornbread was also very yummy. The sides were solid. Service was great, inside was clean and plenty of seatings. They also have outside seating so that was nice too.
1 year ago
Hands down the BEST, BEST, BEST barbecue we've ever had. Worth standing in line for on a Friday late morning. And the line was honestly not a huge wait for lunch time. We had the brisket and it was 10/10 perfection, truly just melts in your mouth and had the perfect amount of crust to it. The sides were insane - I was honestly speechless. The Mac, the beans, the cornbread, all of it. And the banana pudding!!?? OMG. We were so glad we ordered extra to take home. And seating was easy, FCFS tables AFTER you order, and it was never a long wait to be seated once you got your food. Very chill and casual environment. This will for sure be our first stop every time we're visiting Dallas. read more
2 years ago
Cattleack keeps limited hours and is mainly open during lunch hours, so we were excited to finally catch them when they were open. Though we came in the last hour of when they were open for the day, they hadn't run out of anything yet. Our favorite was the beef rib, which was tasty and well-seasoned. I wanted to like the brisket, but it was drier than expected. The burnt end beans were delicious, and the mac was a bit too saucy for our taste. Overall, it wasn't hands down the best BBQ I've *ever* had, but I can still understand the hype! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Cattleack BBQ - Worth Every Minute of the Wait! My wife and I flew in from San Diego just to try this place--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We arrived two hours before opening, and the line already had a buzz of excitement. The staff was incredibly friendly, making everyone feel welcome, and the atmosphere was lively and full of BBQ lovers who clearly knew they were in for something special. Now onto the food: The beef rib was absolute perfection--incredibly tender and packed with deep smoky flavor, melts in your mouth like butter. The Wagyu brisket was beautifully marbled and had that perfect bark. Pork ribs? Fall-off-the-bone good. And the sausage had just the right snap and seasoning. The only thing that didn't quite hit the mark for me was the Wagyu bologna--maybe just a matter of personal taste, but everything else more than made up for it. This place is a must-visit BBQ destination. If you're serious about smoked meats, Cattleack BBQ is absolutely worth the trip--even from out of state. read more
1 year ago
"Where Wednesday through Friday lunches turn into Texas-sized flavor rodeos." TL;DR: Brisket with bark you can hear crunch in your dreams, sausage with a kick like a rodeo bull, turkey that'll make you consider switching holiday traditions, and banana pudding that could settle family feuds. Stamp 17 earned with a full belly and a happy heart. It was mid-morning Friday, and I was on a mission. The 17th stamp in my Texas Monthly BBQ passport had my name on it, and Cattleack BBQ was calling louder than a dinner bell on a ranch. Doors open just three days a week, plus a rare first Saturday each month, so you know this joint doesn't play around. I rolled up at 10:30 and lucked out, no line stretching outside this time. The smell of smoked meat hit me like a freight train hauling mesquite logs. I struck up a chat with a couple fresh from San Antonio making their first pilgrimage here. We swapped BBQ war stories, counting down the minutes until meat nirvana. Thirty minutes later, I was face-to-face with the counter of dreams. My tray filled fast: brisket, turkey, sausage, pork ribs, and those dark, glistening burnt ends. For sides, potato salad and street corn because a man needs his veggies, and cornbread that looked like it could win state fair ribbons. The grand finale, banana pudding, standing proud like a trophy in a plastic cup. This meal had some kick. The sausage packed enough heat to make a grown man tear up with joy, the street corn brought a fiesta of spice and lime, and the cornbread had attitude, the kind that separates the bold from the meek. The turkey? Absolute perfection, juicy slices with seasoning that danced across every bite. The ribs and brisket had solid flavor but leaned on the firmer side, still worth every chew and every napkin used. Like the good husband I am, I boxed up a few treasures for the side dish queen back home: turkey, cornbread, and banana pudding. That evening, she declared the turkey a hit, called the cornbread too fiery for her royal palate, and anointed the banana pudding "great" with a satisfied smile. Stop 17 is stamped, sealed, and delivered into BBQ history. Thirty-three more shrines of smoked glory await my pilgrimage. Final dad line: I told my wife this BBQ was hotter than a Texas sidewalk in August. She said, "That explains why you're sweating like a brisket on the pit." read more
4 months ago
Today I tried the best brisket I have ever had in my life! Everyone was super friendly. I am having dinner later with family later so didn't get much only a slice of brisket and one rib. Absolutely the best brisket I have ever had, moist, tender, savory, perfect seasoning. And the ribs are also amazing with the slight hint of heat in the rub, ever so slight but appropriated. The homemade pickles are very tasty. Look forward to going back next Friday. My new brisket/rib Gold standard. I see why they have back-to-back Michelin awards for 2024 and 2025 congratulations to this place for out of this world barbecue. Look forward to trying their sides next visit. read more
6 months ago
Yuppy overpriced bbq, tailored for out of staters who moved here and don't know any better. Decor is cheap junk from hobby lobby or some other temu like shop. What you see in the picture was $102 for two plates and some sides. Thin slice of brisket ( didn't paass the bend test even closely), one rib and a sausage that would leave any woman dissatisfied if brought on a date. The location where this place is at is in the middle of offices and business that have made it clear they don't want the bbq place's parking there and seem keen to tow. Great representation of the direction DFW and texas as a whole is going in sadly. Save your money and go somewhere else, Dallas has plenty! read more
2 years ago
I honestly liked this BBQ a lot better than Terry Blacks or Hutchins. Flavors were stronger and I think prices were cheaper overall for what I got. Mac and cheese was alright, kinda watery but I liked the shape of the pasta. Hella chill spot. read more
Holy cow, literally! Went with my team who are mostly not from here! Seven guys and me. We all got different things and 4 sides in quarts so we could try more. Walked in at 1030, no line! They have a lot more on the menu now and it's all good! I had to get the 2 lb beef rib, gave bites to my team. It was so good, nice bark. The turkey bite I had was the best I've ever had. Thick and juicy, like a ham! The Mac n cheese, elote, apple cider slaw and burnt ends beans all amazing. This may be the best BBQ I've ever had. It's the trifecta. Great meat, sides and sauce. Most of the time, I didn't even care about the sauce but I had to try the mustard and peppery Texas style of course. I'm fighting a food coma now which doesn't bode well for afternoon meetings but I can't rave about this place enough. Go there. Get some. Life is too short for boring food!!! Trust me, you'll have plenty of leftovers to justify the price. Quality isn't cheap and Cattleack has my BBQ heart. read more
This was my first time trying Cattleack Barbeque despite working less than 5 minutes away from this location for the past two years. I got here a little before they opened and there was already a line. When the doors opened at around 10:05, someone came out and greeted everybody which I thought was pretty cool. I ordered the Texas Trinity Plate, some burnt ends, and a side of the hatch chile mac and cheese. Personally, I think the best thing there were the burnt ends and I would go back solely for those. The brisket, hatch chile sausage, and pork ribs were great as well but those burnt ends are the true star of the show. As for the mac and cheese, I am kicking myself for not trying the potato salad or street corn because the mac and cheese was a bit disappointing. I wasn't able to taste the hatch chile flavor and the mac and cheese could've used a lot more flavor. I ordered to-go so I wasn't able to get the experience of sitting and eating in the restaurant but the place looked nice and clean. It would be a great place to stop by for lunch in the middle of the work day if you have a little extra time to wait in line. If you do go I recommend going fairly early because I ended up waiting around 30 minutes after getting there a bit before they opened. I would imagine the place getting even busier after their michelin bib gourmand designation. read more
1 year ago
We arrived around 10am and waited around 1.5 hours. Highly recommend arriving early as I hear some days they sell out quick before closing. (Open 10-2 certain days of the week, so check their website for operating hours) Once you're in you get to select what you want and they start to prepare your tray for you. The inside is open seating so first come first serve and no saving seats. There are benches for seating and surprise not full at all. Very nice bbq atmosphere. Okay let's get into the food! The brisket was so good and would get again. The turkey was well seasoned, juicy and tender. The beef rib literally melts in your mouth and dare I say the best I've ever had! Still thinking about it! The Cole slaw tastes was not it. It was missing the carrots and not very crunchy. It was like instead of shredding they put in a food processor. Also was too tart since it was vinegar based for my tastebuds. I didn't even finish it. Now the Hatch chili Mac and cheese was a different story. We ate every last drop of it! The roux was something I have never tasted before. Would get again and again! Overall would wait in line to have this bbq again. read more
1 year ago
Second times a charm? Unfortunately no. The Good: * Relatively short line. We went at 12p, Wednesday. * Plenty of meat options and specials. * Sausages were amazing. Turkey and burnt ends were really good. Corn and mac were good. That mustard BBQ sauce was fantastic! Went super well with the turkey. * Tollway close * Sweet lady checking everyone out at the register It is what's it is: * No self-serve drinks, only bottled drinks. * Small amount of parking on premises. The Bad: * Our platter was $70. This place is exorbitantly expensive, even amongst BBQ places. * Brisket was DRY! * Brisket and turkey was cold! * No plates, you're eating on strips of paper * Both times we've come, the people cutting meats and serving sides were super low energy and unengaged. I asked for recommendations and the guy couldn't give me a meaningful recommendation. * I asked about the burnt ends because I want sure about it, and he said "oh I'll give you a little size" thinking it may be a sample. Nope, I was charged for it. * It's a busy lunch time on a Wednesday, I've been siting here for an hour, and I have not seen ONE person clean a table. * All this for $70. Verdict: * We came to give them an honest second chance. When we came the first time, it was the end of Covid, end of the day, they were out of a lot of meats, so I understood there were environmental circumstances that could lead to a bad first experience. Years later, we came early in the day, they have all the meats, and we still have similar issues. Again, giving credit where credit is due, the sausage was great, turkey had great flavor, but to have cold meats, no one cleaning the dining room, and an unengaged staff, we won't be coming back here again. Was going to give it 3 Stars, but my wife pointed out that if we aren't coming back, we should give it two. Good point. * If you're visiting Dallas for BBQ, this is not a bad place to try, but if you want a better, more consistent experience, go to Hutchins (Frisco or McKinney), Vaqueros, or Hurtado. read more
10 months ago
Get there early otherwise lines and beef rib may be sold out. The pastrami beef rib was delicious and massive!!! Glad I got to try it and would definitely get it again despite the steep price of $40 a lb. The fatty portion of the brisket was a close second when it was fresh but for leftovers, the beef rib was definitely better. I love that they offered a pastrami flavor which was different than just regular seasoning. The brisket at Cattleack was bettter than other famous Texas BBQ spots I've tried like Pinkertons in San Antonio and comparable to Terry Blacks maybe slightly better. The beef rib was so well seasoned you don't even need sauce but i liked having the brisket with their bbq sauce with was also my favorite sauce, better than Leroy and Lewis and Terry Blacks in my opinion. Also their cornbread was SO GOOD. I love corn bread and this corn bread was so moist, buttery and flavorful, had a spicy kick to it too. My partner who doesn't like corn bread says it's usually bland and too dry also admitted this corn bread was actually good. The mac and cheese was good. Despite many positive reviews, I did not like the crack cake. It tasted like yellow store sheet cake with overly sweet white store frosting. read more
Ok I heard this was the place for good BBQ I be damn if they wasn't right, I thought I was early arriving at 9:47 a.m. Oh Boy, was I wrong there was a line in place and I know why that good smoky smell of food let me know I was in the right place. The staff was great the walls inside provide the menu and delicious sides to choose from. I strongly suggest you come early and not late, why cause the hours are 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. read more
1 year ago
I thought I knew good BBQ but wow Cattleack's blows everything out of the water. With very special hours and lines wrapping around the corner early in the morning, this place totally lived up to the hype! My favorites were the brisket (so juicy!), Spicy sausage, and of course the famous pastrami beef Rib. Don't sleep on the sides either! Every single side they have is delicious and such a wonderful accompaniment. Fantastic sauces too. They have ample benches inside for groups to sit and enjoy, with tons of paper towels and water read more
9 months ago
Portion size was fair and the food arrived quickly, which was nice. The taste was okay but not exciting, so overall it felt like a solid three-star experience. read more
5 months ago
2 months ago
I'm not sure I caught them on their best day. Unfortunately, I found the brisket to be dry :( It was not bad mind you but certainly not worthy of their reputation. Given their hours it's unlikely I'll be planning another trip here since there are fantastic bbq options abound. Regardless the sides were great. Street corn, mac and cheese and absolutely brilliant corn bread. They do offer complimentary Lonestar beer which i gave to one of my colleagues who accompanied me. The dining room is pretty nice and the staf is friendly. It was just unfortunate that the brosket didn't measure up this day. read more
Family style bbq. Huge tables. Lots of parking for a lunch hour. Finally made it on a weekday! Line was only a few minutes. No combos it seems, so family style works best here as they place a serving utensil in each side. DRINKS:) -Coca Cola in a glass bottle! -2 Texas water plastic bottles MEATS: (per lb) 1/2 pound of both -Beef Wagyu brisket (lean slab. wow) -Jerk pork (has big bone (messy) and could have been sweeter but it was the special today) SIDES: (per container, we got all pints $10) -elote (corn) i asked for it without red sauce. -baked beans (includes burnt ends. beans were cooked al dente. perfect) -Mac & cheese (has green hatch but did not overpower it at all. Surprisingly good. Our bill was $80 before tip (and took half of all leftovers home and some meat as well with lids and a bag provided!) Would definitely recommend. Thank you read more
Cattleack was the first stop on our two day kid free bbq tour! Today's special was the beef cheek! The texture was fantastic. The fat was rendered and absolutely melted in your mouth. The chimi on top was needed to really pull the flavor through. The brisket was spot on. Zero notes. 5/5 on that. The cook on the pork ribs wasn't quite there. I like to look for a good clean bite and that just wasn't there on these even though the flavor was great! The sign that said ask for cornbread wasn't lying. It's fantastic. Buttery and soft but a great kick of spice at the end. Personally I felt the beans needed a little longer of a cook and a little more flavor but weren't bad. The potato salad really surprised me. It was packed with flavor and I cut through the rich fattiness from the meats really well. Even though they opened ten minutes late, the customer service was fantastic! Overall, this was a great experience. read more
6 months ago
The line is long but the wait is worth it. Got here at about ten on a Saturday and the line was pretty long. We waited a little over an hour and this plate of food plus some crack cake totaled about $108. The brisket is certainly the best I have ever had. The sausage was the first thing gone off my plate it was fantastic and cheesy with the perfect and of spice. The mac and cheese was also quite amazing. We did not see anyone else getting the chopped pork and man are they missing out! Fantastic place overall to stop in if you have the time on the first Saturday of the month or on the few weekdays they are open. read more
6 months ago
Wow my expectations were higher based upon all of the reviews and pictures but honestly, the Wagyu brisket was very tender, but didn't have much flavor. I had to add barbecue sauce to give it more flavor. The burnt ends were fantastic, and the Wagyu baloney was out of this world, I was hoping for a better experience, but everybody's taste buds are different. I was 35 deep standing outside going in and when I left, there was still people outside waiting to get in so everybody's taste things differently. read more
11 months ago
We've been wanting to try Cattleack for years, but the limited days & hours made it difficult. They are highly rated! We arrived at 10:30am and waited over an hour. The food was pretty good. I enjoyed the smoked bologna, and the hatch cheese sausage. But the brisket was just ok. It wasn't as tender and juicy as it should have been. Honestly, the best item I had was the dirty rice! Overall, a nice place, but not sure I'd wait an hour for it. We've got a better BBQ place closer to the house. read more
2 years ago
Cattleack has a big reputation for a reason - they likely make the best BBQ in Dallas! I arrived at 930 on a Friday with only four people ahead of me in line. At 10 o'clock opening maybe twenty people were waiting. The brisket was very well cooked and perfectly salty, just not phenomenal. The ribs were about the same - a knock out, but not the best ever. The turkey is as good as any I've had, as was the hatch chilie sausage. The cornbread was decadent and the beans were wonderful, but the mac and cheese and dirty rice sides were just okay. A perfect order for a hungry single guest is 1/4 lb turkey, 1/3 lb brisket, a rib or two, cornbread, and beans. Add a single hatch sausage if you're feeling REALLY hungry. There's tons of indoor seating but you might end up at a shared picnic table. Table go orders with bags, boxes, and plastic containers are available as are assorted merch items. I'd return any time and am excited to visit! read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
My favorite BBQ spot in Dallas. Forgot to leave a review the first time I came here. Won't make that mistake again. Open only Wed to Fri from 10am-2pm (plus first Saturday of every month), it is sometimes unnecessarily difficult to be able to come. But it's worth it every time. The star of the show is the wagyu brisket. This is the melt in your mouth brisket you hear and dream about. Chef's kiss. The meat to fat ratio is great in my opinion and it's perfectly great without bbq sauce. Actually their sauces here (BBQ and spicy) are pretty average. So I don't use them for any meat. The last time I was here, I also got the pastrami brisket too which was surprisingly great. The pork rib was solid but didn't stand out too much. I don't remember what the beef rib was like but my friend likes it. For sides, the hatch chili mac and cheese is phenomenal. Highly recommend. The broccoli salad is good too to provide some veggies and balance to the meal. The street corn is pretty interesting, also spicy. You don't need too much of it imo. The cole slaw isn't bad. Strong black pepper flavor. The corn bread is also great. Very solid. Like others mention, the parking can be hard so you may need to find street parking. There are wide bench tables you can sit at with self-serve water. Like other places, you wait in line, select your meats, and then pay. So you may want to ask someone else in your party to grab a seat while you wait in line. Definitely busy at lunch time. Overall, better than Pecan Lodge, Hard Eight, Terry Black's (though I had it cold so I'll have to go back to confirm). Wholeheartedly recommend! read more
8 months ago
Got in before the rush on Wednesday around noon. Had to stop by to get Texas bbq and this place being open only a few hours a couple days a week felt pretty promising. It's surrounded by a lot of office buildings. Plenty of parking - lot and street. Don't over order because we did and ate bbq for the next 3 meals... Brisket was SO tender, flavorful. Burnt ends were so good. Tender, fatty, flavor was amazing. Spicy sausage was pretty good but nothing crazy. Pork rib was also tender, good flavor. I think as everyone else mentioned, brisket and burnt ends are the main meats to get. Mac and cheese was delish, corn bread was good but a bit dry for me. Their pickles were good. Would come back for burnt ends and brisket. read more
One of my faves in the DFW area. I have been here many times and finally taking an opportunity to drop a review. Having been here at least 10 times I would have to say coming on a very cold winter day was amazing. There was no line. We walked right in and got served. Their brisket is like no other. It is slightly more expensive than most but once you learn it is wagyu you feel like you are stealing for the price to value and taste. I also love their burnt ends and ribs. I have never had a bad meal there. Some of my favorite sides are the Mac and cheese and beans. Their beans come loaded with chunks of brisket. Today for the first time I tried the broccoli salad on a recommendation of a friend. It too did not disappoint. A line and wait is usual and to be expected. I feel like we hit the lottery today. Other things I love is the variety. Monthly they mix things up with something for a limited time. Today they had the pastrami beef ribs. I have had the smoked pastrami before there and loved it. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
Came here a couple days after Christmas, got here about 10:15 and waited about 1.5hrs, bad thing is they run out of food pretty quickly. We wanted to try a couple items but they were gone by the time we got there. Ended up trying the small platter that included some brisket, a pork rib, and some sausage. I now realize that I don't really like the way some of these better bbq places make sausage, I'm so used to the processed stuff that I don't like this crumbling type sausages any more. Pork rib was phenomenal!! Maybe the best I've ever had. Brisket was moist and on par w other good bbq places. Also shared a beef rib which was also great, probably a top 4 beef rib. Next time around I most likely will order ahead, I think 5 lbs is the min, but I'll do that and take it to go. read more
The hours here are extremely limited Thursday and Fridays and first Saturday of the month. We have gone on week days and typically waited 30-45 minutes. But if you can make it here, the food is definitely worth it. Probably my favorite BBQ spot in Dallas! We ordered the beef rib, pork ribs and burnt ends. Everything was juicy and flavorful and not overwhelmingly smoky. Seriously do not skip out on the burnt ends! They typically have weekly specials but we aren't huge pastrami fans, so we didn't opt to try the pastrami ribs. I usually find the sides at BBQ spots lacking, but I thought the hatch mac and cheese here to be very delicious! read more
If you have a free Thursday I highly recommend you swing by this establishment for the best bbq in the Dallas area! We came at 11am and maybe waited on line about a half an hour. They have tents set up in the alley with folding chairs, so nice! We came for the pastrami brisket but quickly found out we came the wrong week! No problem, everything on the menu is so good. I got a Hog and Slaw (great combo!) and side of collard greens. The hubs got a bologna sandwich with burnt end beans, also very tasty. We'll be back next week to try the Pastrami Brisket! read more
8 months ago
On a business trip to Dallas, a group of us stopped by Cattleack Barbeque on a Thursday for lunch. Despite it being a weekday, there was a 15-minute wait or so. Which wasn't the best as most of the wait was outside and it was really hot. Once we got in, we were excited to see what all of the hype is about Cattleack. We ordered a feast! We're talking brisket (obviously), pork ribs, giant beef ribs, pulled pork, sausage, mac and cheese, coleslaw, beans, dirty rice, cornbread, bread, desert, and more. It was a feast fit for a king. The BBQ was quality. Out of everything, the brisket and beef rib were my favorites. Always a good sign when the brisket is up there at a Texas BBQ spot. Come hungry because you will leave more than full! read more
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13628 Gamma Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
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When is pastrami brisket on the menu?
The weekly specials are posted on their website. Pastrami brisket is a weekly special and you can see if it is available by checking the website that week.
What time do you usually sell out of stuff on a Saturday? I can't get there until 12:30 to 1pm
Oh my. Unfortunately I wouldn't bother. Anything you want might be gone by noon
Are you only open the first Saturday of the month or every Saturday?
1st Saturday
Can I pre-order for Saturday 9/3 for pickup?
Not on Saturday but you could on Friday
Do they take Apple pay?
I know they do not take cash only cards. They do have and iPad pay. Call them To be 100%
Are you able to preorder carry out on either Thursday or Friday?
Yes. Please see web site for all the details
How are you going to be closed on a Saturday though?
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Is the line for Saturday whole hog substantially longer than the normal Thu/Fri line of you get there when they open? Are they serving full menu on Saturday?
Yes to both. Overall, a significant longer line. The full menu is served.
Do they serve Beef Ribs and Burnt ends on the two days they are open? Or just the on Saturday they are open? And what time are they open Saturday's; Same times and Thursday's and Friday's?
They serve it every day they are open... Thurs/Friday for lunch and that first Saturday of the month. But it runs out fast!
Do they do catering? 50-60 people
Yes they do but you have to order two weeks in advance! Trust me too it is soooo worth it! :)
What day is generally less busy--Thursday or Friday? Are strollers allowed in line?
I took my stroller in and it was fine. We were there on a Thursday. Thankfully the line is inside so it's cool.
Is there a wait before the restaurant opens?
Yes. They open at 10:30am and people line up way before that. It could take 45 minutes to get thru the line once it opens depending on what time you arrive. Sometimes more than that. But it's so worth it.
Do you sell the rub that you use for your ribs,if not would you share the ingredients?
soon you will be able to purchase the rub
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