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    Ferris Wheelers Backyard And Bbq

    3.7 (687 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Michelle D.

    Been a few times. The ferris wheel is a nice touch. This time, we got to catch some live music. Thank you KXT for the heads up. Food is always solid. Big open bar to place an order. There are also QR codes - to assist. Service was fast. When a concert isn't in session, there's plenty of life size games - ie Jenga and corn hole. Vibe was chill. Plenty of parking in the lot.

    Wings and fried okra
    Angie K.

    I should open with BBQ places are not always my thing since I don't eat beef or port. Alright, yes, that's a horrible thing in TX, but the group I was with wanted BBQ and since I'll eat chicken or turkey I figured why not. Well, while they had turkey on the menu they were apparently out of it for the day - which was pretty odd given we were there early, but ok. So that was the start, then they kindly(?) informed me that they would have it tomorrow, well sure, fine, but also not helpful given I"m there tonight. This left me somewhat puzzled, and so my next approach to the menu was "do you have the chicken wings today then?" and they said yes. Ok, great, I can do that - I tried to ask if they were enough food for a meal since they were listed as an appetizer and just got a confused look. I gave up and ordered them anyway. It turns out they were plenty of food and pretty tasty. The meat tasted smoked. My colleagues thought their meals were decent but perhaps not as exciting as they were expecting. Perhaps I threw the server for a loop when I told her I didn't eat pork or beef or she was having an off night. Anyway, I'm not sure I'd be back without checking to see if they had turkey first!

    Barczak M.

    The meal was consistent, flavors mild, service friendly. A fair experience worth three stars.

    Pulled pork, baked beans, potatoe salad
    Iris S.

    I am going to start this review with the premise that they REALLY need to fix this place up. The outside looks TERRIBLE. And the inside lacked a lot. We were the first customer's on a Saturday morning around 11:15 and the trash can flap was still covered with BBQ sauce and whatever else from previous days. Everything else seemed "clean" but they need to make some improvements. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and beans. I got a brisket sandwich and their mac and cheese. We had seen Ferris Wheelers recommended on some top dallas list and decided to give it a shot. The mac and cheese was excellent. The brisket sandwich was good, pulled pork- eh. But overall, it was pretty forgettable. The banana pudding was terrible, don't bother.

    Asst of sides
    J E.

    While staying nearby I wanted to ensure I enjoyed some TX BBQ while I was still in Texas, so I checked reviews and came here. Service was very friendly. The selection is typical of most Texas BBQ joints, both the proteins and the sides. The gimmick here is the yard out back with the Farris wheel, but the reviews also indicated that the BBQ was pretty good too. The brisket had an amazing bark... nice flavors, definitely seemed like just salt & pepper. It was moist and perfectly smoked as well. The sausage was more like a fat hot dog, not very smokey either and on the bland side for a TX smoked jalapeno sausage. The pork was outstanding! Moist, very flavorful and nicely smoked - Definitely enjoyed it! Regarding the sides, the fried okra was decent, the potato salad had a decent flavor but the textures, the huge chunks of potatoes, and the lack of the sauce melding properly with the potatoes really left a lot to be desired. The beans were incredible! Nice, smoky, meaty, and tasty! The mac & cheese looked good, but I didn't try it, my friends did and they really enjoyed it. Their sauces weren't very good... not bad at all, just bland, no heat also. I think one was mustard in style. Overall, not a bad visit. As you'll see from the pic, we tried a large assortment of everything and it was definitely enough to feed 4 - 5 people. In our case we were a part of 3 and there were lots of leftovers. In all, this entire meal came out to about $115, which was a great deal too.

    03.03.24 Two Meat Plate (Sausage, Pulled Pork and Green Beans)
    Harlee S.

    Great service and cool vibes on the patio, but the barbecue was lacking. The green beans had a weird seasoning and they were spicy, which was offputting. The sausage was alright, not much flavor. Lastly, the pulled pork was probably the best out of the entire meal. Also, got to try the mac and it was pretty dry and there wasn't much flavor.

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    Jeff T.

    I am glad to have visited this spot, after watching BBQuest. This place looks western classic while fun outside! The brisket was nicely juicy and with flavor, yet I wish I tasted more smoke burn flavor. Service was fast and nice! I only wish for staff to have a little more smile and not be on their phones. If I have a chance to come back, I would probably join solely for the night fun and dinner outside.

    Texas trinity Ribs brisket and brat with 2 sides below and double meat platter on top with pulled pork and brisket with fries on top
    Cris W.

    Everything was just right! Service, portions, and atmosphere! Great tasting food with a chill relaxing atmosphere on the picnic tables just like in the backyard! Felt right at home! Big thick ribs, fall apart brisket and the brat was so juicy just the right amount of sweet and heat! Come here you won't be disappointed, Your welcome!!!!

    Laura d.

    Cute spot dowtown Dallas. Pretty good portion sizez. Brisket in sandwich was a little colder than I would like. Fries with queso were bomb. Was too full to eat all of my salad, but their dressing was so good.

    Texas Trinity Plate Potato Salad
    Patrick P.

    In town for a Dallas weekend so of course I had to do BBQ. Ferris Wheeler is located in the middle of Market Center hotel district, which made it easy for me to walk to. Inside it's no non-sense cafeteria style seating. Well worn seats hint at the popularity, even though it wasn't busy at noon on a Friday. Onto the food: I got the Texas Trinity since I was in the mood for all the smoked meats. Brisket: In between a lean/fatty cut with a well seasoned crust. Ribs: comes off the bone easily but not falls-off-the-bone. Nice smoky aroma, more so than the brisket. Also well seasoned. Sausage: A cheddar and jalapeño link. Chew is good but skin is little too chewy. Good heat profile. Potato Salad: Wow! Good spices, is it a mustard? Liked the pieces of pickles that helped balance the taste and add something different. Sauce: Pepper-spiced, tomato-based dip that isn't too sweet. Dish comes with pickles and peppers but no bread. For $26, it's just an OK value. Meats were well seasoned, now wondering if it's almost too well seasoned- always a fine line to walk. Otherwise for anyone staying in Design District, you will find Ferris Wheeler's to be one of the better food options to walk to.

    Fried okra, chopped brisket sandwich. Elotes, smoked turkey and jalapeño sausage.
    Tina H.

    Great for lunch before hitting the boat show at Market Hall. Really good food. Our table had chopped brisket, jalapeño sausage, and pulled pork. The pickles on the tray were slappin'! Elotes, fried okra, ranch beans, and waffle fries. Hits were the smoked turkey and fried okra. All was very good. Staff was friendly and served us up quickly and accurately.

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    Ask the Community - Ferris Wheelers Backyard And Bbq

    Is there air conditioning?

    Yes, Ferris Wheeler's Backyard & BBQ in Dallas has air conditioning in its indoor dining area

    How do we order your pickles? Love them!

    The pickles come with the platters there if I recall.

    Is the wheel open yet?

    The backyard opens at 4 but the Ferris wheel only operates on the weekends

    Does the Ferris will work, I want to take my kids here for food and fun?

    I messaged them a few weeks ago and they told me: Thurs-sat 8-11pm

    What time do we need to arrive on Thursdays to get a good seat for the live music?

    Anytime, it hasn't ever been so packed that you couldn't find a table. If you want one up close, I think we arrived at 7:30 and had no problem.

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    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    My first visit. I've been meaning to try this place for some time. I arrived during busy hours on a…read moreholiday weekend to try their brisket. The line took over 1.5 hours before I was able to place my order. At the register, I noticed I had been double charged and pointed it out to the cashier. Mistakes happen, especially during busy hours. However, she initially denied it and removed meat from my plate to reweigh it. She later acknowledged the mistake and admitted the error, but not before making an unnecessary scene. The brisket was good, but the overall experience could have been better. 2 stars.

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    This photo shows inside at the pay register
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    4.5
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    24.0 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    This BBQ spot is absolutely worth the visit. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and keeps things…read moremoving even when it's busy. The menu has endless options, so there's something for everyone, but the brisket is the real star, tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese is delicious and definitely a must try. One of the best deals is the sides, just $4.99, and you can pile them high with all your favorites. As if that wasn't enough, they also offer a complimentary dessert bar. Parking can be a little challenging, and there's usually a line, but don't let that scare you away. Grab a Texas Twinkie while you're there. It's absolutely worth the wait. M

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    Zack Hutchins serving up a platter of all our Roy Hutchins BBQ favorites.
    Zack Hutchins serving up a platter of all our Roy Hutchins BBQ favorites.
    Choose from a variety of our meats including our Brisket, St. Louis Ribs, Sausage and Brisket Burnt Ends.
    Choose from a variety of our meats including our Brisket, St. Louis Ribs, Sausage and Brisket Burnt Ends.
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    Hurtado Barbecue

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    16.8 mi
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    Great food...ordered to go for 20 people. Everything was ready on time and tasted great.read more

    I stopped by Hurtado Barbecue on a Saturday morning 20 minutes before they opened and there were…read moreonly two parties ahead of us. By the time the store opened, the line had grown to being over twenty parties long, so plan accordingly if you don't want to be waiting for a while. Between the four in our party, we shared a three meat BBQ plate with bacon burnt ends, brisket, and their house made sausage. For our two sides, we chose their hatch chile mac n cheese and their Mexican street corn. Following the recommendations of many Yelpers, we also ordered two of the brisket tostadas and two of the birria tacos. When we received our plate of meat, I was a bit surprised at how little of each meat there was on the plate, but in hindsight, this ended up being the perfect amount of food, where everyone was able to get a sample of everything. Of the items we ordered, my favorite was definitely the burnt ends. These were melt in your mouth tender, and was insanely rich and decadent. Each of the three pieces in our order had a beautiful bark on the outside that resulted in a satisfying crunch with every bite. The casing to the sausage was snappy and the sausage itself was very juicy. The brisket was fall apart tender. The brisket was a bit light on seasoning, so I ended up using the Aztec Gold BBQ sauce they had sitting at the table with it. The sides that we chose were both delicious. The pasta in the mac n cheese was cooked perfectly and the noodles was generously sauced. The elote was sweet and smokey, and the Cotija cheese added creaminess to the side. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Hurtado Barbecue and wouldn't hesitate to recommend a visit if you're in Texas and are looking for great tasting BBQ.

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    Mexican corn bread and brisket tostada
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    Kafi BBQ

    Kafi BBQ

    4.2
    (144 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    I was driving by a playground the other day and asked my 3-year-old if he'd rather go play or stop…read moreby Kafi BBQ. Even though the playground is usually his favorite spot, he didn't hesitate & insisted we go to Kafi for the brisket. That pretty much sums up how my family feels about this place. We've tried plenty of BBQ spots around Texas, but Kafi keeps bringing us back. The brisket is consistently excellent, and you can tell they use the highest-quality ingredients because the flavor really speaks for itself. Everything on the menu is done well, from the Wagyu and sausage to the burnt ends. It's become one of those rare places that the whole family gets excited about, and that's not something I can say about many restaurants

    Kafi BBQ is a Texas style BBQ joint in Irving-Valley Ranch which serves up Halal Wagyu Brisket with…read moreIraqi/Middle Eastern influences. I follow the chef/owner on Instagram (@kafibbq), and the amount of effort and detail he puts into his craft has resulted in multiple return visits for me. This review is for my latest visit. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Kafi BBQ can be found in a shopping strip in Irving-Valley Ranch. Only opened Friday - Sunday, on my most recent Sunday visit around dinner time, Kafi was packed. The patrons were a great mix of families, BBQ lovers, and those looking for high quality Halal meats. Smoke was in the air. 1 Star. Service - The staff is super friendly and nice. Pro Tip - Go for lunch or before 6 before items are sold out. A few items were sold out on my most recent visit (my fault I arrived at 6:45) and the staff weren't aware of what was available, leading to some confusion, but they were so nice it didn't impact my meal. 1 Star. Food - By now, you've probably read or heard about Kafi's Wagyu Brisket. For me, I love following @kafibbq on Instagram so I can see what Salahodeen is cooking up. On this visit, it was the Brisket Sandwich. First off, the house baked bread roll is soft, but firm enough to hold Kafi's famous brisket on a pile of home made cole slaw and pickles. The result was one of the best BBQ sandwiches I've eaten. The bite was soft, smokey, crunchy, and tart (from the pickles). It was a special, and I'm not sure if Kafi will keep this on the menu, but I hope they do. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. It's pricey, but it's worth it. While the brisket is great, I suggest you follow them on Instagram to see what's cooking and plan your visit around the specialty items. 1 Star.

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    They had main root soda, I dont know what that is but I enjoyed my "Mexican soda"
    They had main root soda, I dont know what that is but I enjoyed my "Mexican soda"
    Brisket Sandwich - currently my favorite thing on the menu
    Brisket Sandwich - currently my favorite thing on the menu
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    Hurtado Barbecue

    Hurtado Barbecue

    4.3
    (142 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Ambiance: 10/10 Good ole industrial style joint with benches and wood and metal aesthetics. Its…read morelarge so you dont feel claustrophobic and a cool outdoor patio. They have really nice hand soap and lotion in the bathroom - a extra perk IMO! Parking in front in the lot you have to pay for which booo but worth it. DO PAY!!! There are cameras and even if no one is handing out tickets they will mail you one. This is not owned by Hurtado to be clear Service: 20/10 I PROMISE if you go in a Monday and sit at the bar, YESENIA will change your mind on your new favorite Monday go to for HH or dinner. She is freaking awesome Food: 10/10 honestly my favorite bbq joint. From the meats to the sides and drinks. Community tea, so a nice stringer brew i like! Its rare to find a bbq joint that has delicious sides AND delish meats. Yummmmmm When you order sliced brisket they ask if you want moist (with fat) or lean. The poblano sausage (beef) is so good. Try their HG brisket quesadillas!!!! Brisket heavy and excellent for the price. I love all their sides. My fave is the bacon ranch potato salad. Their mac n cheese is really good but not my go to. Their corn mixed with the mac n cheese or potato salad is yummers too Listen, just do yourself a favor and "treat yo self" to Hurtado's. Dont walk, RUN out the door to get there

    We came by in between my conference sessions during a fairly non-existent lunch break. Fortunately,…read moreit was very close by and there was no line. We popped in, ordered, and bam! Queso!! I ordered queso. I know. I also ordered mac and cheese and my man went for brisket and turkey. I loved the queso and the salsa was so yummy. I just piled a huge scoop of salsa and a dab of queso and it was perfect. The turkey was delicious and flavorful and the brisket was pretty freaking incredible. The mac and cheese was ok. So we came back before we left also. I got the queso again, the tater tot casserole, brisket, turkey, and chicken. I kept going back for brisket. This is unusual, as I usually go for the turkey. But I couldn't get enough of the queso. The chicken was forgettable. Unfortunately. I did have high hopes. The tater tot casserole was interesting. Not bad, but it was hard to decipher the flavors. I probably wouldn't get that again. Overall, I enjoyed the food. The service was excellent. Everyone was warm and welcoming.

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    Bar area
    Bar area
    Brisket tostada
    Brisket tostada
    3 meat plate

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    3 meat plate

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