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    Smashburger with pork belly burnt ends. The burger melts im your mouth
    Elle N.

    Made the drive out to the Rockwall/ Fate area to check off another Texas Monthly BBQ spot. And, it was truly worth the drive! I didn't realize this was a food truck and it was a warm day. I appreciated the covered table area and fans so keep that in mind in the future. This setup is perfect for the fall. I had a smashburger with pork belly bundt ends. The burger was delicious and the bun was slightly sweet. Also, I had the jalapeno cheddar sausage which is housemade and not too spicy. Lastly, the ribs were yummy and well seasoned. Overall this is a solid pick by Texas Monthly and worth the drive

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    Nina Z.

    Smoak Town BBQ I stopped by Smoak Town BBQ after hearing great things -- and it definitely lived up to the hype! I ordered the one meat plate with brisket, mac & cheese, and beans. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and had that perfect smoke ring and bark you hope for in Texas barbecue. The beans were hearty and had shredded meat in them -- they were good, just a little spicier than my usual style. The mac & cheese was awesome -- creamy, cheesy, and the perfect comfort side. The barbecue sauce was spot-on too ~ rich, tangy, and full of flavor. The outdoor setup adds to the experience ~ picnic tables under a covered area, stacks of wood, and that unmistakable BBQ aroma in the air. It's got that laid-back, small-town Texas charm where everyone's just enjoying good food and good company. The lady who took our order was so sweet and welcoming -- a true example of Southern hospitality. She made the experience even better! The line wasn't long, and we didn't have to wait too long for our food -- a big plus on a busy day. They also have banana bread pudding, which I didn't get to try this time, but it's on my list for next visit. Overall, Smoak Town BBQ is a solid spot that earns its Texas Monthly Top 50 recognition. Great food, friendly service, and an authentic Texas BBQ vibe. I only give HONEST and TRUE Reviews from the Heart. Thank you for taking the time to read it & react to it.

    Plate of deliciousness
    Sean L.

    "We followed the Smoak... and found BBQ glory at the end of the trail." TL;DR: Smoak Town BBQ brought the fire. Brisket, turkey, and pulled pork were all bark, bite, and beauty. The sides held their own. Hospitality was five-star, straight from the pitmaster's heart. Worth every mile and every empty stomach rumble on the road to BBQ salvation. This one smokes the competition. It's early on a Saturday morning. The truck's full of gas, the cooler's iced down like a Yeti in January, and I've got a few cans of Celsius riding shotgun. The mission? Four BBQ joints in one day, and Smoak Town BBQ was stop number one. The wife, aka my side dish queen, decided to sit this East Texas meat parade out. Said something about wanting to "catch up on work." Translation: she didn't want to be trapped in a brisket-scented truck with two grown men arguing over which pitmaster has the best bark. Her loss. My buddy Big D rolled up right on time, and we hit the road with the same focus as a pitmaster watching a firebox. First stop: Smoak Town BBQ, nestled in the heart of Fate. By 10:15, we were pulling into a food park that had more wood stacks than a small lumber yard. Official opening time was 11, but we figured a little Texas charm and hungry eyes might work in our favor. Pitmaster Cameron Haley greeted us like we were family showing up late to Sunday dinner. No hesitation. No fuss. He built us a plate that could've made a grown man weep. That plate? A trio of meat magic: thick-cut turkey slices that were moist and seasoned like Thanksgiving came early, brisket with a bark that crackled like campfire kindling and a center that surrendered like slow-simmered butter, and pulled pork so tender I thought about calling it sweetheart. Mac and cheese came creamy, beans came bold, and that homemade sauce? It was the kind of dark, tangy elixir you want to bottle and baptize your next brisket in. The setting? Casual. Honest. Covered seating and small-town pride hanging in the air. His sons were out "hunting frogs" nearby, which, let's be honest, is just elite-level prep work for future BBQ pitmasters. We cleaned our plate like it owed us money. No leftovers. No regrets. Just smiles and sauce-stained fingers. We shook Cameron's hand and promised to be back when we had time to linger and eat slow. This place deserves a second visit with the full crew and side dish queen in tow. 18th stamp in the passport collected. 32 to go.

    Brisket and ribs !

    It was so good! I got the brisket - my mom got the ribs. It was tender & flavorful - sides were amazing! Also the banana pudding & potato salad were

    Cindy W.

    We absolutely love Smoak Town BBQ! It's the best BBQ ever! We love the people, fun atmosphere, and dog friendly seating area. This week we ordered ahead for our game party. The wonderful crew loaded my car with freshly prepared food. The BBQ and sides were perfection! Thank you Smoak Town BBQ for making our party a huge win!

    Brisket and Pork Belly Burnt Ends.

    Exceeded all expectations! I had heard about this place a while ago and now regret I took so long to try it. The Pork Belly Burnt Ends are phenomenal and the brisket is delicious too!!! This is now our favorite BBQ place!

    Ribs, turkey, Mac and cheese and potato salad.

    Haven't been here in a while but was craving some bbq. Got a two meat plate with two sides. Ribs were delicious and I'm still thinking about that potato salad. Service was quick. Got my food in less than 5 minutes. There is a large tented seating area with TV's. Maybe when the weather is in the 70's, I would stay. Was a bit too hot today. Definitely a good spot to have right in Downtown Fate.

    PB&J pork belly burnt ends
    Jimmy K.

    My wife and I tried this place for lunch on a Friday and it was good. We got there around 1030 not knowing if there would be a line or not, and we were the first people there. We tried the 2 meat plates. My wife got the turkey and sausage. I tried the brisket and pulled pork. They had a special that day of PB&J burnt ends, but they would not let you do a 3 meat plate with it because it was a special order. It was $16.50 for 1/2 pound so I stuck with the 2 meat, but when I went to pick up the order they decided to let me try 1/4 pound of the PB&J burnt ends for $8.50. For sides we had the corn, potato salad, beans and mac and cheese. For the two 2 meat plates with sides and 2 sodas it was $67. We made multiple meals out of it. The sides were great. The corn had a sweeter flavor to it which I enjoyed. My wife didn't care for the turkey (weird after taste) but she liked the sausage. The pulled pork was tasty. The brisket was good, but a tad dry. Overall, it was a good lunch and it's definitely worth checking out. But, being so far away from Dallas, nothing stood out to make me want to make the trek again.

    Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich, smoked with natural Oak Wood you see in photo.
    Amigo K.

    Located in the outdoor food court called Fate Food Haul, in Fate, Texas, this smoked meats outdoor diner serves up a variety of BBQ plates, or sandwiches, and can easily cater a big takeout order for families, picnics, gameday, etc. *Open until sold-out. Selling great food is easy, then you sell-out, and the party is over for that day. Get here as early as you can, treat your Boss to lunch, just make a plan! Everything is smoked daily, and the sides are fresh. Staff will call your Name, not a number, and hand-carry your order to you, make sure you have everything. Wendesdays are still Brisket Burger Day, if you have not tried these, hump on over on Hump Day, with an appetite! Today being Friday, I got the Pulled Pork. Sandwich Plate. This was a hill of meat, stacked up on a fresh soft bun. Tender, light smoky flavor, no dry parts. Good bbq sauce, but I hardly use a tablespoon so the Smoak Town flavor don't get covered up. Fate Brought Me Here, I'm Done.

    Double patty brisket burger comes with chips

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    10 out of 10 the best bbq in town when they have the smoked Turkey get it!!! Brisket is also super delicious.

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    Great food. Family owned. Cool place to chill during nice weather. Haven't had anything I don't like here

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    THE absolute best BBQ I have ever had! The brisket is moist & just melts in your mouth.

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    4 years ago

    I was not expecting this to be a food truck but the food was great. The only down fall I had was the flies lol

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    The brisket is amazingly tender and flavorful. BBQ sauce very smoky and rich. Possibly one of the best barbecue places I have experienced.

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    3 years ago

    Great bark, super juicy pulled pork and brisket. Sides are great too, especially the mac n cheese

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    5 years ago

    Best BBQ I've had since being in Texas. They are also super friendly and nice. I love eating here!

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    Meat was good but we waited for ages just to get half pound of BBQ. And sodas were just in cans.

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    4 years ago

    Great brisket and brisket burgers! Worth it every time! Thanks you for the big order for our maintenance department. We will be coming back.

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    Good people, great barbecue!! Interesting sides. Sweet greens, flavorful baked beans and the potato salad is unique but good.

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