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    Shorty's BBQ

    4.0 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sliced brisket hot links tater salad mac n cheese  (2 Meat Plate with 2 Sides)
    Ryan A.

    This is a slow business bbq. They operate like the other bbq chains where they have a food line with food ready to go. Problem is that theirs tend to sit for a long time. Food wasn't terrible but was forgettable/boring for the potato salad and brisket plus hot links. The Mac and cheese was the worst part. So bland, no seasoning or interesting cheese mixes, it definitely took the hardest hit from the time it sat. My positive review is their bbq sauce. I was very surprised by how tangy it was. If you like sauces that taste pretty seasoned and tangy than you'll like this one. Not very sweet and decently thick compared to some bbq sauce at other places. Honestly if I was the owner I'd pivot from the restaurant business (or at the very least get a better location) and become a sauce distributor. Just sell the bbq sauce, they'd be more successful imo. Edit: was gonna rate 2 starts but decided it was too harsh, most people drown their bbq in sauce anyways and their sauce is pretty good. Can carry the plate on its back. Average review

    So happy I stopped at Shorty's
    Jason R.

    absolutely amazing! I was heading back to the airport in Dallas and stopped in just at closing, and the staff could not have been any nicer. And when I received my brisket sandwich, it was absolutely delicious and the best Texas barbecue I've ever had.. and the ambience incredible it used to be an old gas station converted to a barbecue joint. It gets no better than that. This will definitely be my go to stop every time I come to the Dallas area.

    First time trying shorties the turkey leg was very dry. I haven't tried anything else, but the turkey leg did not meet my expectations.
    Christopher B.

    First time trying shorties got the turkey leg for $14 very dry not a lot of meat barbecue watery haven't tried anything else. Maybe it's worth it but the turkey egg did not eat my expecatayion

    BBQ plate in a bowl
    Victoria E.

    I have had this place on my list of places to visit for a minute. After my meal I'm so mad I haven't come here before. On appearance from the road you would not even think it was a restaurant. I walked in and was greeted I surveyed the menu and decided to purchase the special which was essentially a loaded potato salad. It was topped with my choice of meat I selected the chopped brisket. Then they piled on corn, beans, onions, cheese, and sour cream. Let me just say it does not sound that great but it was delicious!!!! I will definitely be back!!!!

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    13 years ago

    The brisket was quite tasty as well as the ribs. The service was wonderful, everyone was so friendly

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    12 years ago

    I'm a Yankee looking for some good ole Texas BBQ... I have found Shorty's and am glad I did.

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    The food here was amazing. I bought the sampler and for $16.50, best deal in the house. Absolutely amazing. Will definitely be going back.

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    The brisket is perfect- juicy, tender and has pit flavor. The ham is juicy too. The sweet tea is nice and balanced. The beans are so good!

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    This is my 2nd time this week visiting and I love it. The loaded baked potato is so good. Will be back for sure.

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    Some of the best BBQ I've had! Their service was quick and friendly! So delicious - definitely on the favorite list!

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    13 years ago

    Texas Stuffed Baked Potato is the best in Dallas. Beef is great and potato taste is great. The Ribs are really great too.

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    8 years ago

    The best barbecue in town. The food is always good and the people are so friendly. We stop by every chance we get.

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    8 years ago

    My husband & I decided to get Brisket sandwiches & loaded baked potatoes tonight. DEE-licious!! We will be going again.

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    9 years ago

    Service was good - food was horrific, really bad. How can a bbq place mess up brisket and ribs? Full of fat. Even potato salad was not good.

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    3.2
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    The hubs and I recently had dinner here. It was a very nice experience. The restaurant itself is…read morepretty new and clean. The server was really nice and we never felt rushed during our dinner. The apps:started with the brisket queso and I was surprised how much we liked it. It could have used little more brisket; but overall very tasty queso. It had a bit of pico de gallo on top too. Comes with chips. The steak: I had the renegade sirloin with shrimp. He had Flos filet. It's no lie because Flo knows steak ! His steak was better hands down, very tender and juice - and he ordered his well done. We go to Roadhouse frequently but may have to come here instead. The other star of the show: Mac and cheese bacon. It's as good as it sounds. The salad: very good salad, they use the premixed lettuces and all was fresh. I hate old lettuce. Ranch was on point. To-go: we took home the strawberry shortcake and cheesecake. I liked both but the kid said her favorite was the cheesecake. Side note: my shrimp and his corn on the cob were very salty. But we are willing to give this place another chance just for the steak.

    We were seated around 12:30, so lunch had just started. We asked fur baked potato as our dudes and…read morewere told they were out of baked potatoes. How is a steak house already out if baked potatoes not far into lunch time?? The service was not great, we had to flag our server down every time we needed water or drink refills. She was not very attentive. The steaks were cooked correctly, but the mashed potatoes they subbed for baked potatoes were bland and my fried okra was inedible. It was so tough you couldn't bite through it. Not sure that we will be returning.

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    Soulman's Bar-B-Que

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    3.2
    (90 reviews)
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    We ordered Soulman's for pickup to feed seven adults, and they handled it like it was nothing…read more Our order was legit: Super Chuck Wagon, 2 lbs of brisket (double mac & cheese, slaw, cream corn), family-style Texas toast, 1 lb pulled pork, and 1/2 lb hot links. It was a full-on spread. Before I even walked in, the place smelled amazing. Inside was clean and dialed. When you're ordering this much food, you half expect some chaos -- but nope. Everything was packed up, organized, and ready to go. Efficient, friendly, no stress. The brisket was fantastic -- tender, flavorful, gone fast. The mac & cheese was a heavy hitter. Definitely one of the first sides to disappear. Hot links had great flavor and the right kick. And the cream corn? That one surprised me. It had a little heat to it that I wasn't expecting, but it worked. Different in a good way. Feeding seven adults isn't small math, and Soulman's made it easy. I'm glad we took the family recommendation because this one's staying in the rotation. Solid BBQ. Zero drama. Exactly what you want.

    Hmm. This was my father's selection. Maybe I'm just old school, but I still think ribs should be…read moresmoked. Not boiled til tender. I suspect this was to cut down wait times. However, it drastically lowered my expectation. Still, the ribs were well seasoned. Brushed potatoes was good. We got our food to go but I thought the atmosphere was different.

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