What sets Local Yocal apart is that they run their own butcher shop, so you can actually taste the difference in the meat before anybody even brings out a sauce. It is a little nicer than your average barbecue joint, tucked into an old renovated warehouse in downtown McKinney, but it still feels laid back once you settle in. I came in mostly for the chicken fried steak after hearing people rave about it, and it lived up to the hype. Crispy crust, tender inside, and that smoky twist they put on it makes it stand out from any other version I have had in town. My buddy ordered a Wagyu steak and could not stop talking about how well it was cooked, which tracks given they cut their own beef. We split the mac and cheese with chopped brisket on the side and that thing is dangerous, rich and loaded with meat. Prices run a bit higher than a typical smokehouse, but the quality earns it. If you care about where your beef comes from, this is the place to go. Excellent service every time! read more

It's nice that there's a parking lot. Ambience was great so it looks like a "dress up" place but people were dressed casually. The noise level wasn't bad even as the restaurant filled. Our waitperson was attentive and answered all our questions. It is pricey! read more

My wife and I stopped in this restaurant in downtown McKinney and it did not disappoint. We just wanted to share one small meal together and the NY strip and Large Caesar salad were plenty to feed two people. The steak was super flavorful and was cooked to perfection. It was a warm pink middle and a crusty exterior. The sauces were a great accompaniment. I didn't much care for the red wine reduction, but the chimichurri and the creamy horseradish were outstanding. The Caesar salad was delicious and executed well. All the food hit the spot and made me want to try even more of the menu. Our waitress was very kind and had the southern hospitality and accent down pat haha! She gave us fast service and was very attentive. The unique factor for me here was the back story. I heard the owner has a ranch up north which is where the meat is sourced from and he also has a Local Yocal Farm to Market shop close by the restaurant which I'm looking forward to checking out as well. I give it a five stars because I am looking forward to going back for more delicious food and sharing the meal with friends! read more

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Now this is what a brunch should be!!!! Start of with the ambience - Lazy Sunday morning right when Local Yocal opens, you have the entire dining space to yourself and with the soft music playing in the background , it almost takes you back to Mayberry of Ron Howard's town! Upon that, we had the most wonderful server named Yaniola with whom had a most wonderful conversation while she took our orders. Now about the wonderful brunch we had ! We have been waiting to have bone marrow dish here for some time now and today we had our wish fulfilled. It was in one word - scrumptious !!! With that we ordered a Mimosa and Bloody Mary with Belvedere vodka which complemented our meal well. For our mains, we order the Brisket Hash and the Brisket Benedict! They were both made from the freshest of ingredients and the tastiest of brisket we have ever consumed for breakfast. Upon that, the house BBQ sauce was perfect and took the dish to another level! We left happy and with some leftovers looking for a cozy place to snooze and reminisce the wonderful meal had , for the rest of the weekend! read more

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Normally one of favorite places to go but the brunch was sad. Avocado toast was so thin the avocado was spread on as thin as butter. Added the "2 hard boiled eggs" only to get one egg that was quartered. Hopefully just a new staff in the kitchen but just in case, don't order the avocado toast. You will leave sad and hungry. The humus and pimento cheese were on point and tasty. read more

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We stopped by Local Yocal on a lazy Saturday morning after the farmers market! This spot is a little outside the downtown McKinney area but just close enough for convenience so if you're looking to avoid the crowds it's definitely a good spot! The interior was super cozy with a warm southern charm. Plenty of space especially for Saturday brunch! The food was delicious! I had a short rib grill cheese that was mouth watering and utterly delicious! The short rib was tender and moist! The aus ju that came with it was definitely on the saltier side so beware before you dip you sandwich. My husband got the brisket eggs benedict. The hollandaise was made perfectly and the potatoes were delicious! The brisket seemed a little dry and lacking. Overall we'd definitely be back to explore more of the menu and cocktails! read more

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Celebrating birthdays, anniversary, start of school, and good health...Great food! From Wagyu steak to salmon. All was grilled to our specifications. Check out the menu. Our large table ordered almost everything. Garlic smashed potatoes, green beans, toasted cauliflower, smoked pimento grits, and mushrooms were tasty sides. Yes, all family (7 to 71) enjoyed! From house made potato chips, smoked onion dip, jalapeño cornbread to red pepper pimento cheese, all delicious starters. Waitress was exceedingly accommodating and knowledgeable about menu. Casual, lodge-like atmosphere. Walked in to Willie Nelson playing in background. Will be back... read more

This place has its own butcher area, pretty amazing. I tasted the difference when I had the smoked chicken fried steak, seasoned really well and I could tell it was quality from the first bite and presentation. Had some of their bourbon they offer with it and it was just a perfect meal for me. I can be a little picky sometimes, but this place did not warrant that, at all. Excellent time! read more

I will say, I was guilty of over looking this place when I was looking for somewhere to go for my birthday dinner. The name gives of casual dinner vibes, and I was looking for something a little nicer. I'm glad a friend recommended it because this place was perfect. It's a great place for groups of date night. The food was good. Steak was cooked to perfection, the cornbread is delicious, as was the loaded mac and cheese. Service was good and staff was friendly. read more

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Had lunch here. Our waitress Francis was friendly and helpful. My husband had the Pork ribs and brisket, with potato salad and coleslaw. The ribs were dry and chewy they obviously had been sitting around too long. The Brisket was delicious! Potato salad was delicious, coleslaw ok I had the country fried steak, with Garlic mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. I loved my meal everything was delicious and the steak was tender. We also decided to try the house-made potato chips with " smoked onion dip" Potato chips were fresh and great could use some salt, dip was a disappointment, so I took home and added my own seasoning to Eat later with the chips ! Overall it's a 3 because of the ribs , when you are a Bbq place in Texas ribs should be chewy and tough in my opinion read more

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I have to say the service was top-notch. I made last-minute reservations, and they were able to take us in. I told them it's my husband's birthday ; they had a card with handwritten birthday wishes, which I think is fantabulous! Shout out to the reception and our server, Lorraine; she is on it! The vibe of the place is very welcoming and lively. I ordered the chef's special, and it didn't disappoint; the blue cheese on the steak was spot on! I also love the macaroni and cheese with the chili; it seemed to complement perfectly. My husband loves the chicken-fried steak; he said it's the best one he 's had yet. Garlic mashed potatoes were also scrumptious. I forgot to take a picture of the flourless chocolate cake, but it also tasted great! We really had a great time and it was a hands down 5 star experience! read more

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From the moment we walked in, to the your we took after our meal, everything was spot on! Meet the M.O.D. along with our server who had explained how everything was local resourced and where it came from. The pricing is awesome. Food delicious. Definitely or new date night place to go to. read more

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Service: Amazing! I appreciate that Local Yocal was able to accommodate a huge party of 12 people with grace. Our waitress came by often and made sure we were all doing okay! She also was able to split the bills between parties, which we were all so grateful for! Food: I absolutely LOVED the grain salad bowl! It was full of fresh ingredients and packed with flavor! I would definitely order it again! The Shrimp and Grits were great! I loved the big shrimps! They did not skimp out! I was disappointed with the BBQ appetizer platter! The BBQ was good, but there are some other great local BBQ places that I personally prefer more! read more

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I had the pleasure of visiting Local Yocal BBQ and Grill recently and was incredibly impressed! This restaurant has been on my list to try for a while and I was not disappointed. It is located in the heart of downtown McKinney and has a modern, rustic interior with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant also features a replica of a real prohibition style bar, along with over 250 types of bourbon. To begin out evening, we ordered a bourbon with bitters, orange and cherry as well as a mocktail by request. Our waiter had told us that the bartenders are incredibly talented and would be able to put something non-alcoholic together for me. This mocktail ended up being excellent! It was a perfect mix of cranberry, pinapple, pomegranate and orange. I loved it! For our appetizers, it was very difficult to choose. We ended up ordering the Smoked Red Pepper Pimento Cheese, Hummus and the Hydromain Caesar Salad. I absolutely loved the pimento cheese, it was just the right amount of spiciness and came with some excellent sourdough toasts. The hummus was also delicious, however the grilled local pita was a little more bland. The caesar salad was one of my favorite caesars I have had in a while. It came with creamy lemon dressing and sourdough croutons. The appetizers were all perfect! For our entrees, we ordered the 44 Farms NY Strip 12 oz and the Ribeye 20 oz steaks. These were both perfectly cooked to their requested doneness of medium well and medium rare. They also came along with 3 sauces, the Cabernet Demi, Chimichurri, and Horseradish Crema. I thoroughly enjoyed each of these with the steaks, especially the chimichurri sauce. Overall, the steaks were great for their price point and I truly loved the smoked taste and delectable texture of them. For our side, we ordered the LOYO Mac N' Cheese, which is their macaroni and cheese with Wagyu beef bacon. This was under their 'Favorites' on the menu, and I absolutely see why. This was my favorite dish of the night! The pasta shells were perfectly creamy and paired amazingly with the beef bacon and green chiles. If you're going to order anything, please get this! We also had the Roasted Beets with Texas Goat Cheese and Smoked Pecans. This was also a perfect side for our steaks and so delicious, especially the goat cheese. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and our waiter Mason made it a great night! Local Yocal is a new favorite of mine and I cannot wait to come back! read more

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Grocery's & or meats. This location down town McKinney is a fun store and atmosphere to go shopping. read more

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Love Local Yocal. Great spot across from downtown. We got the onion dip, steaks, and split some of the sides. The mashed potatoes were the best! read more

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I was debating between 3 and 4 stars and settled on 4, let me tell you why. Local Yocal is in a great location. The service is very friendly and does a great job attending to their guests. The overall layout of the restaurant is perfect for a date night or family dinner. If you're going to put "BBQ" in the name of the restaurant when Hutchins is down the street, you better bring it with the BBQ sampler plate. It was in fact, brought. The brisket and smoked sausage were tremendous. For main courses, my wife ordered the health-nut grain bowl w/ steak skewers. The bowl was good, the steak was cooked perfectly. I ordered the wild caught mkt special which was swordfish with carrot risotto. I'm not going to say I didn't enjoy it. I will say that I've been here before, and you're making a mistake if you don't order a steak or literally anything else but fish. Ordering fish and risotto at a BBQ and grill place was more my mistake. read more

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I love their Local Yocal burger and salad! Their salad is amazing not to mention their lobster Mac n cheese Great spot in McKinney! Great service always has friendly and nice staff. read more

This was our second visit to Local Yocal. Four of us visited. We had mixed reviews. We all agreed that our food was fresh and tasted great. The variables came with size of portions. The chicken fried steak plate is huge while the roasted chicken breast plate is more like a small appetizer than a meal. If you are a light eater, go with this one. The YOLO Mac-n-cheese topped with chopped brisket is a meal in itself. The shrimp and grits was an average portion and they do allow you to substitute with grilled shrimp, if that's your preference. The service was friendly and attentive. Our waitress took time to answer our questions and offer suggestions. The food service seemed a bit slow, but we did visit on a Saturday around 7pm so we didn't see it as a problem. The ambiance is themed to the local history and well thought out. It's not too loud to have a table conversation but not so quiet as to feel solemn. Seating is all comfortable, table or booth. Great job on the booths though y'all. They are roomy and well lit. We will be asking for a booth again next time. read more

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Nicely decorated and clean. That staff was friendly. We ordered steaks, shrimp and grits, fried tomatoes and for the price these were quite average. read more

My kids ordered chicken strips and a kids burger and I tried both and both were fantastic. The chicken strips are probably the best I've ever had honestly. I got then brisket which was good and the sauce is good too. I would give 5 stars but they're a little heavy on the salt. Service was great though. read more

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Man, it pains me to write this review. My family was picking up food from here at least once a week for the last year or so. That is until... We started noticing the portions getting smaller and smaller to the point that a $70 bag of food felt really light. Turns out, they're systematically skimping portion sizes. We chalked it up to a one-off until this last time, we just straight up started weighing the portions. Every single portion was under. In BBQ world, you usually go by quarter pound, half pound, etc... well our quarter pound portion would be 3.5oz and our half pound portion would be 6.5oz. This was a regular occurrence. Now, I get that portion sizes aren't specified in the "individual bbq" plate but come on... what are these portion sizes? Look at all the other complaints on here about portion sizes. We obviously have stopped coming here after figuring this out. Fix your portions or reduce your prices, but don't skimp your customers! Otherwise, food is great. read more

Took a little trip to Local Yokel after hearing about it on TV. Had a very nice experience and the brunch food & service was very acceptable. Different types of items and the bartender was informative and helpful. Loved the space with all the little carved out niches for diners. Loved the atmosphere. read more

We had family in town so we decided to take them here because our first experience was great but not this time around. There were 7 of us and 5 of our entrees came out cold. One of us ordered a salad before their entree and it did not come out first, it came with our meal and our server said she didn't know he wanted it out first. After bringing up these issues to the manager, I started feeling uncomfortable with the staff because random staff members would walk by our table and stare at us like they obviously were talking about us behind the scenes. Anyways, unprofessional staff, cold food, never coming back and won't recommend this place. Had better service and food at a Chili's the other day. read more

Great local spot with excellent quality food, service and atmosphere! Everything we had was truly stellar and we honestly could've shared one main dish! Don't skip out on the beef ribs, Mac and cheese or friend green tomatoes. I'll dream about all of it! Pro Tip: Make a reservation in advance but you can get lucky if you go early enough and just walk in. But don't chance it. read more

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The Local Yocal franchise of restaurants and stores ranges from great - Local Yocal Butcher Shop to good Loyo Burger to eh Local Yocal BBQ and Grill. The butcher shop is awesome- the folks behind the counter are super helpful and the cuts of meats amazing. They also have great bread and buns here. Loyo Burger which they don't advertise as being a play on Local Yocal. Great burger option for historic downtown McKinney- much better imo than Square Burger! And finally this restaurant- which is not a good value, the staff is hit or miss, and the food mediocre. read more

Sat at the bar and got very fast and attentive service. Food was hot and delicious as always here at local Yocal! read more

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Food, drinks and service 10/10!!!! Unreal farm to table ingredients. Supper yummy and will be back again

We had friends recommend Local Yocal and we were quick to thank them. Wonderful proteins and the sides matched their quality. Service was friendly but definitely needed training and a broader knowledge of their offerings but not a big deal. Great cook on the steaks we ordered and the chicken was moist and delicious! Good bar as well. Be local and get Yocal! read more

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Bone barrow was five stars. Service left a little to be desired, she would just kind of walked away when we wanted to order another appetizer and when we wanted to order entrees. Dont know her name because she didn't introduce herself. Flavor packed. Recommend. read more

Yum. We enjoyed several of the adult and kid selections including the mahi mahi, grilled chicken salad, hot dog, and steak skewers. Then topped the meal off with some amazing desserts. Highly recommend especially if you can come a little early and pop right in for dinner with the fam. read more

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My family and I had an incredible experience, largely because of the exceptional care provided by Mia K. and her manager, Rachel. It was my birthday, and although we didn't have reservations, we had heard amazing things about the food and ambiance--and nothing disappointed. The wait time was two hours, but we had no intention of leaving. When a cancellation became available, Mia K. and her manager, Rachel immediately ensured we were seated. Because of their thoughtfulness and genuine care, I enjoyed one of the best birthday dinners I've ever had with my family. The food, service, and ambiance were all exceptional--a perfect 10. It's the people who truly care that create an establishment that is invaluable. read more

Flavorful food and a great beer menu. Service can be a bit slow, but staff is friendly. Parking right at the door, or city parking across the street during busy hours. read more

Food was absolutely the WORST. At 4pm they were out of half the sides the menu offers. I order the herb roasted chicken dinner to go which was supposed to be a half chicken but what I received was a quarter chicken that was so overcooked and dried out my Dog didn't want it. To add insult to injury I was still charged the full amount. NEVER will I recommend this place or waste my money here again. read more

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The food was average. My husband got the pork chop. So dry and barely edible. The burger was okay, very meaty. Not very flavorful. The fries and Mac Sam's cheese were good. Wouldn't come back here. There are too many better places. read more

Such a gem in the downtown McKinney area. If you want to impress someone or have family visiting then look no further and take them to the local yocal. It is a more upscale time of dinning restaurant. If you love high quality food and fancy drinks then come here. We just recently took a friend from out of town and he still asked about it when we talk. I got the pork chop last time and it was perfection. Our drinks were recommended by the serve and they were A+. Make sure to make a reservation or you might not get a table. We got lucky one time and got to sit at the bar. Highly recommend a reservation especially on the weekend read more

So glad we found this spot! Local Yocal is an absolute gem. The ambiance is amazing - warm, clean, and with such a friendly atmosphere that you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The food was a total home run for both me and my son. I had the mahi mahi, and it was fantastic: fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked. It was served with the most delicious mushrooms, cooked with rosemary that made the entire dish absolutely incredible. My little one can be a picky eater, but he devoured every single bite of his chicken tenders. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and surprisingly moist and tender on the inside - a rare find! We loved every bite and will definitely be back. It's so refreshing to have a place where both adults and kids leave happy and full. Highly recommend! read more

We went to local local to celebrate my birthday and we had a wonderful time! The food is delicious, the cocktails were spot on, and our waiter was the absolute best. One of my friends accidentally left her phone on the table, and Garrett, our waiter, called to let us know that she left the phone. He went above and beyond to help us out. We will definitely be back to enjoy even more amazing food. read more

Service was good. Many to keep the waters filled. Due to the noise and the distance from the wait staff, she had a hard time hearing our orders. Suggest they walk around the table, to be near the pression ordering. We ended up with a full carafe vs the requested half, and ended up paying for the full. The whole 1.5 hour restriction is just annoying. Steaks were not cooked correctly. Two of us ordered steaks (NY Strip & filet). Ordered medium rare. The NY Strip came out about 50% well done, the other half was medium/well. (Some pink; no red. ) Since they slice it in half when plating it, they should have caught it before bringing it out. The taste was marginal because of that mistake. Filet was medium. Taste was ok, not great. Chicken fried steaks were very good. Typical very loud environment. Not sure why everyone thinks noise=fun environment. read more

This is my husbands absolute favorite place just for the Hamilton Burger. I have reviewed before but this time it was our anniversary and they gave us a personal hand written card. The server was great and food amazing!! read more

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