At the recommendation of some co-workers, I grabbed dinner at Hard Eight while I was in town on…read morebusiness. The food was good, if not the greatest BBQ I've ever had, but the overall experience was much fun. The restaurant is in the form of a large barn with ample seating and a walk-through line where you can pick out your meat and then any sides and drinks you'd like. I enjoyed having the "conundrum" of trying to figure out which of the meats to try as they stare at you from the smoker, all saying, "Pick me!" My first visit to any BBQ place is nearly always to try the pulled pork, figuring that if they can't get that right, nothing else is likely all that good. That's not always true, but since pulled pork is one of my favorites, it's a good approach anyway. :) I took my platter laden with an abundant amount of pulled pork and then selected corn on the cob, cole slaw, a slice of custard pie, and a sweet tea. After paying, I made my way into the main dining area and selected a high-top wooden table along the wall that was, shall we say, very awkward to sit at based on how the stationary stool was positioned in conjunction with the table, so I moved to a nearby regular table that was just fine. There's plenty of outdoor seating, but based on the temperature that day, I chose to stay inside. Digging in, I found the pulled pork to be good, but it was a little dry and salty. The standard house BBQ sauce was good, though, and the corn on the cob was very nice. The cole slaw was about what you'd expect, and the custard pie was tasty, even if it wasn't the best I'd ever had. The sweet tea was excellent. What I probably loved most, though, was eating all this in that environment, with the Texas-American paraphernalia hanging on the walls and a radio station playing nothing but 80s and 90s country music over the speakers--the years when I loved country the most. I wanted a BBQ experience as big as Texas while I was here, and I got that. For that reason, my visit to Hard Eight was a hit, and I will happily visit again on a future trip.

As a barbeque place, this place isn't superb at anything, but they will probably have something for…read moreeveryone. The high note for us were the ribeye steaks cooked to order, we love the lemon butter that the steak comes covered in. If you can wait in line, Hutchins is better, but this place is far from bad.

Dropped in this place when I was in town based on the decent reviews, but... can't say I was…read moreimpressed. The flavors were all misbalanced. The quality of the food was really poor. The shells were like chewy cardboard. The service was decent and the people were nice, but most of the food that came to our table just wasn't very good... The place was empty except for us, and it wasn't hard to see why once we got the food. We wanted to BBQ and tex-mex, but wish we'd have tried someplace else. This one was a miss.

Let's talk about Overhyped based on reviews and glorified chipotle…read more Busy sunday afternoon when all the restaurants around this restaurant are fully packed and this place only has one other table should be an immediate red flag. But our curiosity based on reviews and menu options got us to decide on this place. We seated ourselves as place was basically empty. Ordered Rattlesnake Bites(corn), chips and queso and waffle fried with Mojo mayo! For the main course, 4 of us got different entrees. I got the smashed burger with hill country on bed of nachos, my wife is vegetarian so she got the grilled avocado with Fajita Cantina on bowl of buttered lime rice. Our friends got Brisket on hacienda and then had switch it to hill country as the hacienda had tomatoes in queso and bowl of buttered lime rice and smoked chicken with buttered lime rice. None of the entries had any flavor. Hill country tasted like only BBQ sauce and there was not even a hint of mole. Brisket was fine but damp rice made the entree subpar Grilled avocado wqs grilled and again the rice was damp. Smoked Chicken was hard as well. Appetizers were the only good part of experience. Waitress stopped by and asked us if everything was good, my wife said food was mediocre. There was nothing done to make it right. I managed to finish mine but rest of them left the restaurant without finishing and hungry. 14$+ for an entree and it lacked anything to write about. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone for the food or service.

Really really good meat! Some of the best smoked turkey I have ever had! We had a family of 6 on…read morethis meal so we got a little of everything and sampled it. The sausage and turkey were my favorite! The brisket was really good but I'm not a fan of the crust taste on this particular brisket but the inside meat was great! We sampled a lot of sides and they were all fresh and tasty! We did get the pineapple coleslaw. It wasn't bad but it didn't have a flavor like I was thinking it would. It just was just a little flat. The staff was amazing and kept making sure we had what we needed. Great place to come for lunch or bring the family! There is also a nice bar to relax at!

The name doesn't lie, the meat is outrageously tender. Best "sliced" brisket I've ever had, it's…read morebasically chipped, the way I prefer. I'm not a huge sausage fan, but it was very good. The fried okra and mac n cheese sides were both fantastic. The restaurant space has a large indoor/outdoor space which is appealing and adds to the authentic bbq atmosphere.

This time around I am giving 5 stars for the special slidersni enjoyed (not the onion rings, they…read moreare left out of the equation here). I ate the popper, lb&j, and the cowboy, which I love (ate the smokehouse in the past and that's also a top choice). The Cowboys pimento cheese was just the right amount of cheese for the slider and the jalapeno cilantro aioli was an outstanding addition to it. The PB&J - I'm a sucker for jam in a burger and the blackberry jam was refreshing and cool and paired great with the bacon in the peanut butter while still complimenting the meat. The Popper had a lot of rosemary lime aioli which was delicious to bite into. I've been here several times and narrowed down to my favorite 4. The sides (waffle fries, extra sugary drinks, onion rings) could be improved but while the sliders are pricy, they leave a great impression. The service is also very kind to lete grab a lot more ketchup packs and you do feel the "butcher" vibes in the food when you're eating.

This place was nestled inside of a food hall which was a cool concept. I ordered the 3 slider combo…read moreand got the following: 1. Cowboy - Beef, pimento cheese, crispy onion straws, jalapeño cilantro aioli - DELICIOUS. the pimento cheese was the star of the show and made the slider taste extra good 2. Smokehouse - Beef, smoked brisket, Cheddar, pickled red onion, house BBQ sauce, rosemary lime aioli - I enjoyed this the only downside was the brisket was dry and made me so thankful for the drink that came with my meal. 3. Popper - Beef, fried jalapeño & cream cheese, pepper jam, bacon, cilantro, rosemary lime aioli - DID NOT ENJOY. Unfortunately the jam that this burgie came with just overpowered the whole thing and not in a good way. It did not mesh with the rest of the ingredients and the popper had no flavor or filling. It just flattened when I took a bite and I got nothing but a mouthful of that terrible jam. The waffle fries were ok just nothing special. The onion rings though....OMG so crisp, so fresh, so flavorful. Would just come back for those. Service was fine, we were the only people waiting to order so it was quick.

Pro Tip: The portions are huge so when you need the To-Go boxes, they're located right by the…read moreentrance. If you have family coming for the World Cup, THIS is the place to go for the best dang BBQ in DFW area if not Texas. You want brisket? Their fatty brisket is smoked to perfection and just falls apart in your mouth. I'm always a turkey gal, and the turkey here has that nice sweet wood-smoke flavor but oh so tender. To me, the clear winner is the Mac & Cheese with pork Burnt tips. Trust me when I say, words can't describe this heavenly taste and you need to try it for yourself. We got to talk to Tim, the owner and he is just so lovely. You can see how much pride(justified) he takes in his food. I can't wait to go through the entire menu.

I didn't taste the food but I went to see if I wanted to. I didn't notice any aroma of smoking or…read moregrilling going on so it made me side eye. The guy in the front was nice I really didn't interact. It smelled like a regular India restaurant wasn't expecting that. when I go to dickeys or Rudy I smell grilled smoking meat coals lit wood burning outside letting me know something is going on in the inside but not this place. Just my opinion probably got great food. Mr Tim I didn't want to taste your food no offense the smell kinda was not what I expected. Others might be cool with that just not me and it's ok.

Food was amazing and fresh. Best chicken in the area. Service is great and they are always on top…read moreof it. Very friendly and efficient. Food may take 15-20 minutes but well worth the wait. Decently priced. Not a big establishment but worth a try

Brought my nephew from South Korea here because he was craving Korean fried chicken. Staff was…read morereally kind, the place was a little busy with a large party. We ordered a few different chicken options with sauces. We also got the tteokbokki. The tteokbokki was probably the best things we got. The chicken was okay, cooked good, wasn't a fan of their batter, very heavy. The sauces were okay as well. It was definitely edible but not a place I'd go out of my way to go to again.

I love yeon-Gil! I've been here about 4x and they've never disappointed. They've recently revamped…read morethe menu and the decor, it has more of a lounge vibe now. I love that they stay open real late because most restaurants in this area close at 10. I always try something new every time, my favorites were the clams which were stuffed and the whole spicy fish, the eggplant was good too. The entrees are huge so you'll have plenty of leftovers to last for a few days lol. All the dishes are packed with flavor, you can't go wrong with anything. I love the soju and the complimentary peanuts. The service is always nice and fast. This is a great date spot, you and your partner will love the vibes!

Awesome experience…read more Noodles, beef skewers, and lamb skewers. The food was amazing. The skewers are definitely cooked over some type of coal in the back which gives it a smoky charred flavor you don't usually get on bbq outside of Asia. Definitely reminded me of the bbq in Pakistan. The noodles were my favorite part and the reason I'm itching to go back. The simple umami flavor takes this dish far and I would say it needs nothing more and nothing less. You don't go here for the service, but you do go here for the great food and the ambiance. It seems as though they have a karaoke stage but I don't went during the week so I did not get to see it in action, hopefully I will when I return. Definitely take your friends here and try this one out.

I have probably tried every single burger on their menu and Rodeo Goat is a classic, high quality,…read morego-to burger spot for me. I have came here with family and friends visiting, I have ordered this for takeout countless times. Rodeo Goat is where it's at I'll be talking about the 2 most recent burgers I tried - The brisket beef attacked my arteries in the best way - the brisket melts in your mouth (overshadows the beef though). This is the meatiest burger I've ever had from here. I have a bit of a sweet tooth so the sugar bomb is the most frequently ordered burger for me (maybe 10+ times?). I really enjoy the arugula mixed in with grilled peaches, a bit of jam and the party itself. I love this burger and I hope it never leaves the menu. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive - points to them!

My husband and I shared the Goat Perfect and the Sugar Burger…read more Both were fantastic. I think I had a slight preference for the Sugar Burger because I loved the peaches on it. They have tons of unique burgers on their menu that I'd happily come back to try.