AWESOME spot for some food and drinks, Beto at the bar was cool to talk to while we drank, and gave…read moreus a small souvenir since there were.no more stickers available. Awesome service and awesome food. Would fly back to Dallas just to go to Terry Black's.

Having been to the location in Austin, probably a half dozen times, I was pretty surprised by this…read moreexperience. I had brought my wife to Dallas for a visit and was insistent that she try the Terry Black's barbecue experience. All of the staff that we interacted with was great, I enjoyed the sides and the sausage and pork ribs. The brisket today just seemed very dry and boring. The biggest problem was as soon as I stepped out of my car in the parking lot, I was overcome with the smell of what I assume was the garbage cans from the comedy club that shares the back of the parking lot. Forget about smelling smoke and getting all excited about good barbecue. It was nearly enough to make us turn around and get back in the car. Grateful for the inside seating because if the only available option was to sit outside, I would not have sat there and eaten my food with the smell of that garbage coming across the parking lot.

Meshacks lack the aesthetics but always provide an appetizing meal. I usually get the rib plate and…read moreI love it. The combination of sauces used is 10/10! And the sides that complement the meal. The service is fast depending on when you go. I usually try to catch them when they first open to have faster service. However they lack the technology which is a bummer. I don't normally walk around with cash in order to pay at this establishment. I hope they get a card reader or something soon.

Parking at the shack is catch as catch can, and the price point on a very select, old fashioned…read more'cue menu about the best you will find in the country today. We opted for a pair of 3 meat platters at $16 per plate--lean brisket, ribs and rib tips, links, and the mandatory sides of baked beans and potato salad. The sides were sides, but Meshack's is definitely about the meat. The links had good snap and the ribs were well prepared, separating cleanly at the bite. Both had a flavor profile pleasantly tilted to the peppery side (just the way we like it). The brisket had nice bark and pink ring, but the central Texas rub didn't really kick in until we had them for dinner some 8 hours later. We were happy with the food here, and look forward to another visit. It was fun talking 'cue with Donna, who took good care of us during our visit-- our 99th BBQ stop in Texas, and the 399th nationwide.

I've been meaning to come to this spot forever! It did not disappoint…read more They offer two different flights of whiskey, along with an extensive beer menu. There's an upscale sports bar feel here with games showing on multiple large screens. I got seated at a high top table. I was tempted to try the guacamole, but stuck with the cheese bites - an elevated take on mozzarella sticks. I liked that they included 3 types of cheeses. I also tried the fried cauliflower which came with a thick aoili sauce. The appetizers were good - quite filling! Waitresses were friendly - I'm glad I came for "linner" (late lunch, early dinner) before the evening rush really picked up.

It's been awhile and I was long overdue for a visit. I was in the Garland area and dropped in for a…read morequick lunch with my mom. Service was AMAZING! My waitress was warm and attentive. She had a great attitude and was truly fun and pleasant. 4.5 STARS Ambiance was good and the booth was BIG, cozy and comfortable. The seats could have been a bit cleaner. 3.5 STARS Food was tasty. My chicken wings were good and hit the spot. I enjoyed the BBQ sauce. Cocktails were good. The martini was strong. The mimosa refreshing. So for food and drinks 4 STARS Overall a good visit and I enjoyed myself.

This is great!!!!! independently owned! awesome brisket and Ribs. he was fast and very helpfulread more

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This is a delicious chicken dinner restaurant! If you eat in the dining room, all sides are all you…read morecan eat. And they honor military discount.

First Babe's Chicken experience was solid! Wouldn't be my first choice to return to but the value…read moreisn't terrible. The good: servers were super nice and we were able to get enough tables added to one of the long strips to fit about 20 folks altogether. We never wanted for anything, and their biscuits were delicious with honey. I also enjoyed the chicken fried steak quite a bit, especially with gravy drizzled over, and the portions for entrees were huge. The mediocre: obviously the business model is generous with sides but it's clear most of them are canned/not made from scratch. Creamed corn was pretty runny but still one of the tastier options. Green beans were quite mushy, and the beans were super watery as well. Conversely the mashed potatoes were SUPER thick and therefore hard to eat a lot of, even when mixed with the gravy. Others mentioned that the fried chicken was pretty salty. My husband was able to finish off the chicken fried steak I had leftover when I brought it home, which was nice. $25-ish after tax and tip to feed two adults is pretty good in this economy.

Great place for catering for large parties. I walked in one day and needed pounds and pounds of…read moremeat and sides for a large party and they were amazing in meeting that order. They were kind and knew what specific pounds were needed for 22 people. The service was awesome and so was the food. Thank you. ~KA

If you're looking for authentic Texas BBQ in Plano, look no further than Lockhart Smokehouse. The…read morefood is absolutely incredible -- perfectly smoked meat with that deep, rich flavor that only comes from doing it right. This place has serious BBQ credibility and it shows in every bite. But what really put this visit over the top was the service. We arrived close to closing time (our bad!), and not a single person made us feel rushed or unwelcome. The staff was warm, gracious, and genuinely happy to help us while they were cleaning up and winding down for the night. That kind of hospitality is rare and it says everything about the culture of this place. The smokehouse vibe is exactly what you'd hope for -- cool, rustic, and full of character. It just feels like a BBQ joint should feel. Five stars without hesitation. We'll absolutely be back -- and next time we'll make sure to show up a little earlier!

Great time, Top 3 DFW BBQ and its not 3…read more It is located in Deep Ellum, consider that when planning parking. Great Brisket (Juicy) and Burnt Ends. I brought rice myself (Asian roots showing) to complement the meat. The mac and cheese is phenomenal, tame cheese profile and the bacon was not overpowering. Happy Hour 3-6 Will come again.

This is an easy 5. I can't get this in California. I can't make it any better. Actually, I don't do…read moresmoked wings very well, so Pecan Lodge has me beat. The wings were as good as can be. Subtle & distinct rub. Very crisp but juicy. Nice smoke. 4 excellent sauces if you want them. The Dino beef rib was perfect. Salt & pepper infused. Moist with right texture, not fall off the bone, some gentle pull, but bendy...which is the best way in my opinion . Likewise for the brisket! The sides were perfect, the crisp slaw was tangy & not drowning in sauce. The potato salad was infused with scallions. Also right amount of dressing. Well seasoned. The biggest compliment: you really need no sauces for the meat. Thats what great BBQ should be. Maybe small dabs intermittently. Mind you, the sauces are awesome, but I preferred vinegar for beef & blue cheese for wings. Again: sparingly, letting the meat shine. If I have to critique a 5 star: maybe have a heat lamp. Because even the best brisket can get dry if you linger. Out of 4 big pieces, half a piece got a bit dry, but the rest stayed succulent. Ha ha. Nice staff. Nice guests during the football World Cup. You order & get from counter. $135 for 1.5 lbs beef ribs, 0.5lbs brisket, 12 wings, pint slaw, pint potato salad, & soft drink. My son & me splurged, very happy happy.

The brisket was awesome! Great smoke flavor. Really enjoyed the plate with the pull port.read more

I have repeatedly used them for large parties at my home. Excellent results…read more so, I thought, when I wanted to get something just for myself I would order a couple of brisket sandwiches for delivery. With delivery and tip, I paid almost $45 for two brisket sandwiches. I am sorry to report I was more than disappointed. 1) I got a chopped beef sandwich full of fat and what I think was gristle whereas I expected sliced brisket on a bun. 2) When ordered I selected delivery at 11:45 am. Delivery was closer to 12:30 pm. 3) the sandwiches were not freshly made. Obviously been made hours or days ahead. The pickles and onions I ordered on the sandwiches were limp and tasteless. So nasty that in the end I pulled just the meat off the buns, scraped off the pickles and onions and just ate the meat.