Chicken-fried brisket is the star of the show here, and it's every bit as legendary as the hype…read moresuggests. I went specifically for their signature dish (the one they proudly call themselves the "Home of the Chicken Fried Brisket"), and it delivered exactly what everyone raves about. They take a thick, oak-smoked brisket slice--already juicy, tender, and loaded with smoky flavor and perfect bark--then coat it in a craft-beer batter and fry it up. The crust comes out shatter-crisp and golden, never greasy or soggy, while the brisket inside stays beefy and moist. That peppery burnt-end gravy poured over the top is rich, savory, and ties everything together beautifully with a scoop of skin-on mashed potatoes on the side. It's pure Texas comfort food genius--smoky BBQ meets Southern fried steak in the best possible way. I'd order it again in a heartbeat (it's a Tuesday special or weekend brunch treat, so plan accordingly). The rest of the BBQ holds up just as strong. Their regular brisket (flat and point) is consistently juicy, tender, and smoky with that killer bark everyone mentions. Sides and other meats are solid too--no weak links. The house beers are fantastic and pair perfectly with the rich, smoky food (the rustic, woodsy vibe in the historic downtown Garland spot makes it even better for lingering over a pint). Service is friendly and the whole place just feels welcoming. If you're in Garland or nearby and love bold Texas BBQ with a creative twist, Intrinsic is a must. The chicken-fried brisket alone is worth the trip--don't sleep on it! Highly recommend for anyone who wants great smoked meats, great beer, and something uniquely delicious

This place was great. You walk in and head to the back for the food. They have the full spread you…read morewould expect from a craft bbq place. We ordered a half pound of fatty brisket and a side of Mac and cheese. The brisket was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. It had a nice smoke but it was pretty mild for my taste. I liked the bbq sauce in the packets. I took some home for some bbq beans. The Mac and cheese was pretty good. It was thick and well seasoned. Really good for a cafeteria style serving. I like this place. I could see it in my rotation for bbq locally.

Where do I even start? This is my 2nd visit. 1st visit I…read moregot the cherry soaked ribs with a cherry garnish. When I tell you they are some of the BEST ribs Ive ever had! I ain't lyin... They are fall off the bone tender, with a lot of meat on them bones and a good amount of seasoning. The mac & chz was SO good! Perfect amount of seasoning, amazingly CHEESY....Green onion sprinkled ontop so if you don't like that, they are happy to leave it off. 2nd visit. I got the ribs again (thats how good they are!), collards, mac and chz (for the husband this time lol) and the kool-aid. The collards are perfectly seasoned with a rich dark broth. Nothing needed to be added, salt,pepper, nothing! My cousin had the brisket. It had a beautiful smoke ring and char. Seasoned perfectly. You can see the seasoning. Perfect mix of fat and lean ratio. She had the same side as I did. Now, to the show stopper.... The KOOL-AID! It was hands down the BEST kool-aid Ive ever tasted. I never liked kool-aid because it would be so watery. Not this! It was dark red, with a fruit punch flavor and just the right amount of sugar! Do not leave that building without a kool-aid I'll be back to try their other menu items soon!

So my sister has been coming to this barbecue place for a very long time. It used to be a. I think…read more She said the gentleman used to have his own truck or something, but anyway, now he has a restaurant there in Garland, it's really cool. The food is phenomenal. The food is delicious. One of the best barbecue places that I've been to is around downtown Garland, not in the square, kind of about two blocks away from the square, but when I went, I had a barbecue sandwich, which was delicious. I had a dessert, which was great. I think he was also featured at the state fair of Texas as well, but if you wanna try some good barbecue in Garland, try them out, I guarantee you'll love them.

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.

First and foremost, the customer service was exceptional! The restaurant was lively, energetic, and…read morepacked with guests, which speaks volumes about its popularity. Every item we tried was outstanding. The brisket was incredibly tender, the pork ribs were seasoned to perfection, and the beef ribs were massive and packed with rich flavor. The turkey was juicy and delicious, while the sausage had the perfect blend of spice and cheese. The burnt ends were bursting with flavor and definitely a highlight. The sides were just as impressive. My kids absolutely devoured the mac and cheese, and the coleslaw was my personal favorite. To top it all off, dessert was the perfect ending to an amazing feast. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite and will definitely be back!

After having a stellar experience at the Austin location over Memorial Day weekend, I was thrilled…read moreto discover a Terry Black's BBQ right here in Dallas to cap off our trip. Beef Ribs: These were the star of the show. They were incredibly tender, melting off the bone with deep, complex flavors that set a high bar for BBQ. Brisket: While still high-quality, I found the brisket in Austin to have better meat to fat ratio. The Dallas version was good, but it didn't quite hit the same heights as the Austin achieved earlier in our trip. Even with the slight variation in the brisket, Terry Black's remains a standout. The combination of fantastic beef ribs, a great vibe, and reliable service makes it a must-visit. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Briscuit so dry it had calluses. Similar to beef jerky less flavor and not really any smoke. You…read moreNEED the bbq sauce to eat it. The ribs were a bit better, more flavorful on the spicy side. Hard pass on baked beans and potatoe salad. Definitely a place I wouldn't order on uber eats. You need to be present to make sure they are giving you quality food.

I love their food but unfortunately they no longer operate the food truck. They have been blessed…read morewith opening a brick & mortar location but it's out of my way so it was great while it lasted.

Small but a tasty morsel of goodness. Wide variety of smoked meats from duck,rib's and brisket. You…read morecan choose between picking up a selection from the fridge to ordering from the counter. The sitting is extremely limited indoors with a few tables outdoors. The best option is a to go order so plan ahead. On several occasions the service was friendly and pleasant.

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.

The BBQ was extremely good, our favorite was the jalepeno cheddar sausage. Incredible service, the…read moreowners and employees were all very kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend if looking for great traditional barbecue!

Had lunch here recently and WOW! I've had a lot of BBQ in my life and this is at the top of the…read morelist. The staff was so sweet and the service was phenomenal. The owner came up as we finished our meal and was so grateful that we came in. I would recommend this spot to anyone and everyone!

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.

So when you look up best bbq. This comes up. We love Terry…read moreBlacks. We are not Texas natives. But the reviews did not disappoint!!! Beef ribs were sold out. We got pork ribs brisket, jalapeño sausage. Meat was fall off the bone. I mean so tender it falls apart on touch. Use your fingers to grab because it's slippery. You don't need sauce!! Collards ----- wow Okra good but I'm biased-- my mom makes fierce okra Bartender Emily amazing!! Blackberry mango margarita was on point

Pecan lodge is really one of the best bbq places in Dallas…read more If you're not sure what to get here and want a little bit of everything, I would recommend getting the trough (if you have enough people). To that one guy in the reviews who said that "the trough" will require at least 4 grown men, he was correct. I think this is a good amount for 4 men (without feeling absolutely disgusted from all this fatty deliciousness). The trough comes with 1 pound of brisket (5ish), 1 pound of beef ribs, 1 pound of pork ribs (5ish), 1/2 pound of pulled pork, 2 hand made sausage links, and 2 sides along with raw onions and pickles. The brisket is so good. Melt in your mouth. Make sure you get to try some of the leaner and fatty portions of it. The beef ribs are also perfect. It was Smokey, fatty, and fall off the bone just by touching it. I also very much enjoyed the sausages. The jalapeño cheddar and the maverick sausage (hatch chilis, cilantro, and queso Oxana, amazing) were so good. The Mac and cheese and collared greens were very good. Did not get the try the other sides. The bbq sauce was also very tangy and the brisket sauce? (I think?) is also a little acidic and a perfect pairing. There is an indoors eating area (AC blasting), but also an outside area with benches. The service is great and fast

Best pizza we've had since we moved to Garland! Excellent atmosphere and service too. The owner…read moreMatt came in to check on us and the staff was super attentive. Highly recommend the Margherita Pizza and if you're feeling a bit bold you can do half chicken & half sausage like we did

We've been here many times and always the best time, service and food! However, Lauren went out of…read moreher way to take care of us tonight. The best! We will be back and ask for Lauren. Her hospitality is top tier.