So it's been almost a decade since the first time I reviewed Smoke and Go BBQ. They are still around, going strong and I sure am glad. They go different places but are pretty consistently in the Cashion's parking lot at the corner of Catawba and Sam Furr Rd. in LKN on Friday/Saturday. My go-to order is typically a pork sandwich with the slaw and sauce on the side. There is so much meat on one sandwich, just check out the pics and start drooling. And about that meat... Tender, good smoke flavor, some bark mixed in and it's ALL meat. No worries about bunches of fat or gristle. When they pull it, they do so with care. Their sauce is more Western Carolina like with vinegar, tomato and spices. It's tart, a little sweet and sets off the unctuous pork well, as does the coleslaw. Lastly, I've also experienced their catering at a couple events. The food is always good and they handle a crowd very well. read more

Smoke and Go BBQ - Pork sandwich is stuffed full of smoky deliciousness. - Barbeque Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Arguably, this food truck serves the best BBQ in Lake Norman. I've tried most of the others - Mac's, Midwood, the former Smoke, Lancaster's, and City Barbeque. I like eastern-style BBQ, and Smoke and Go serves the BBQ finely chopped and with never any fat. They park at the Cashion's gas station at the corner of Catawba and Sam Furr every Saturday and Sunday. If they sell out, they leave early. Their sandwich plate is $10 and comes with two sides (if you want coleslaw for your sandwich, that counts as one side). Their portions are generous, so much that I can usually get two sandwiches out of my plate, because I don't fill my bun as much as my husband does. I love their mac 'n cheese - it's most like Mac's. Their french fries have a Cajun coating that is sooo good. Service is fast and friendly, too. If you haven't tried their BBQ yet, I recommend it! read more

Over the years, I've been many times and generally very good. They have been in the parking lot of Cashion's at the corner of Sam Furr and Catawba Ave for years. Offer a broad selection ranging from BBQ to Burgers, Hot Dogs, Turkey Wings etc with a nice selection of sides. We were running errands last Saturday and I made a comment when we first passed it that I might want to pick up something for dinner. Nice idea but in the end, we did not go back that way so forgot about the idea. Had to run into work for a bit and driving back down from Statesville to pick up the dog from grooming at 4 pm, my wife suggested swinging by and picking up a sandwich. Good idea which I did and I picked up a Chopped Pork Sandwich with BBQ Beans on the side. Got home and opened the sandwich and except for being very dry from being on the smoker all day, it was excellent. Beans were good but cold. Excellent food but would suggest going earlier in the day to get moist and meaty food as opposed to dried out. read more

Smoke and Go BBQ - Chopped Pork Sandwich, Okra and Baked Beans were great - Barbeque Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Food /Service,, Marvin Young will take care of you Have eat here many times along with using him to cater a work outing read more

Nice location, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Accepts credit cards. But . . . Ordered a cheeseburger and coke. The burger did not smell or taste good. I think it was because the meat was a cheap, frozen patty with more filler than beef. It grabbed all the worst flavors from the smoker. Nasty. I threw it away after two bites. I also threw the Coke away because it was served lukewarm. Unfortunately, a rare let down since I pretty much like everything. read more

Smoke and Go BBQ - Here little piggy - Barbeque Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

OMG, the sliced beef sandwich is amazing, great vinegar yet sweet sauce. I've never had potato salad this so so tasty, please don't tell my Mom. Nice guys working, two smokers going! Tasty!!! read more

Smoke and Go BBQ - Sliced beef sandwich, potato salad & green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Just want to add a few things. First off, the hours and days available change weekly. We went to go last Saturday and the truck was nowhere to be found. If you go to the website and click on the "WeeklyMenu" button it will say where and when it will be that week. Took the miss' today and I just wanted to throw out how ridiculously awesome the brisket sandwich ($6.35) is. I definitely enjoyed it slightly more than the chopped pork. It's a huge portion of tender, smokey beef brisket simply piled on this bun. Throw on their sauce and coleslaw and you've got yourself one heck of a lunch. The miss' is also now a fan of the chopped pork sandwich. It was a little too big for her so she ate half today and has the other half for her lunch tomorrow...that is, if I don't get to it first! read more

I was on a brief vacation to Charlotte and I really wanted to try some NC BBQ. Being from San Diego, well yeah I need legit BBQ. So it was 35 degrees outside at 4pm at their normal Saturday gas station location. They had the most amazing brisket and chicken. I had to get seconds for later on. I totally can taste the vinegar smoked into the meat. The people were great and told me to wait in the car (being a California girl.... yeah they figured I'm not handling this cold well) and they brought it directly to me The mac n cheese was pretty decent too and the gentleman in charge of the twitter account actually took a break from cooking to greet me! All I have to say, if you're in Charlotte on a Saturday, get there early because beef ribs was sold out quick. And since I'm allergic to pork, can't comment on their pork ribs. read more

Smoke and Go BBQ - Brisket!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Awesome food and excellent service.love the food and it's always hot and delicious. I would highly recommend this food and look forward to seeing them on Thursday in Fort Mill,SC read more

We had the chop chicken sandwich with fries and the brisket plate with baked beans and fried okra. Everything was really good. We will definitely be back!! read more

I work at the Bank and sometimes find it hard to get good quality lunch for your money. I'm new to the "Food Truck" so I didn't know what to expect. My first visit at the S.A.G. I ordered the Fish Plate, with fried okra and coleslaw. The food was so amazing!!! And the service was right along with it!! As if I was sitting in my mother's kitchen! I returned today and ordered the Chicken Wing Plate and it was absolutely wonderful! I normally don't write reviews, but after reading their bio, I had to make mention of this great food and excellent service! I knew it was something impeccably different about the owners and the food!! What an awesome experience!! You all will most definitely be my caters for my next big event! God Bless read more

I'm new to the area so I've been trying out local BBQ establishments to find a new home and feed my periodic cravings. I saw the SAG food truck out front of Cashion's and was curious; "how good can a food truck be?" Apparently it can be really good. If you purchase by the pound they will give you two buns and a side of sauce, enough for the whole pound. I've tried to recreate this flavor with liquid smoke and a crock-pot and I can't come close. The hickory taste is dominant, yet balanced. The sauce is Western style with a little tartness as well as a sweet finish. I can't speak for the rest of the menu, however, I'm excited to go back and buy a pound of brisket due to the positive reviews here. It would be nice if I could purchase a side of hush puppies and additional buns. Quality BBQ. read more

I used several groupons to try Smoke and Go and I was able to sample a few of the menu items over several visits. The fish, chicken, brisket and mac and cheese were all decent but not good enough for a return visit in my opinion. The bbq sandwich on the other hand would probably be a reason to return but I don't tend to eat bbq that often....that being said, the mobile crew were all very nice and the wait time is minimal if you happen to be in the area with bbq on your mind. read more

For the fifth time I have driven to truck around 6:00 PM on a Saturday. Dinner time for sure! But, again, no brisket. No offer for a discount to try something else on my fifth trip there! The last time I went, they asked me to try the ribs. More expensive and not what I wanted, but I did. Bad choice! Tasted like charcoal fluid. So now I feel like I should go to Lancaster's BBQ, at least they will have something beef. Guys, lack of planning costs you customers. Lack of empathy to get a customer back costs you everything! read more

I am not a big BBQ eater, but after Rob B's review, I had to make an effort to catch Smoke & Go when they were open. Saturday was the day. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the fried chicken (one of my favorites). The veggies were slim picking (they ran out), so I ended up with fries because that's what one of the kids wanted. The other wanted a hot dog...she said it was de-li-cious. In any case, the chicken was well prepared, not overly seasoned, and definitely not salty. Other patrons were buying BBQ by the pound so I will try that the next time. I did get a slice of the red velvet cake. I am no expert on red velvet cake but this cake made my tummy feel great! read more

Consistently good bbq. Friendliest service ever. Gotta love good food and good people all in the same spot. read more

Smoke and Go BBQ - Delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Macaroni and Cheese and green beans were VERY good! The fries were also phenomenal! I enjoyed the pulled pork and the sauce is AUTHENTIC NC BBQ sauce with CLASSIC vinegar taste. Looking forward to trying and reviewing their ribs. read more

The staff is friendly and very personal. Makes everyone (whether its your 1st time or 100th) feel like an old friend. The food is on point in every aspect. Iv been 3x this week alone trying diffrent food everytime and I can not find anything that is not good. The sweet tea and lemonade are great. Treet yourself and your friends and family. Go there you wont be sorry. read more

HORRIBLE. Took an hour and a half to make one sandwich, and it tasted like they used expired meat. Slowest, most unprofessional service I've ever experienced. Was NOT worth it, will NEVER go back. read more

We picked up the food at the truck and brought it home. Most of it was still pretty hot, except the Mac & cheese. I like how they packaged it to go and they were very friendly. We all had the pulled pork sandwiches - the beans were really good, the fries were really tasty and the Mac & cheese was good. We would definitely go back when in NC. read more

As it has already been stated, most Saturdays you can find this mobile establishment at the Cashion's Quik-Stop at the corner of W. Catawba and Sam Furr. Sam Furr, who named that road? Anyway, I highly recommend their barbecue, which I have delightfully enjoyed on numerous occasions. Never have I had a disappointing meal, however I must admit to not venturing deeply into their side dishes. I come for the great barbecue because that's all I want. Now that they have established themselves as purveyors of a superior product their prices have been steadily nudging northward, and the sole reason I deduct a single star. It's a recession, we're all hurtin'. My recommendation is to buy their pork barbecue in bulk, pick up some buns and cole slaw from the adjacent Harris Teeter, and try not to make a pig of yourself. It pairs nicely with a domestic cerveza of the "any" variety. read more

The best BBQ in the Lake Norman area. The ribs, brisket, and pulled pork are amazing. All the sides are delicious. The review would not be complete without mentioning they are so friendly and helpful. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook so you know where they are. read more

The food is great. Most important the customer service is amazing! I would high recommend this food truck! No complaints!

This review is based on their Fish Sandwiches and sides. I got their tilapia fish sammy and thought it tasted a little fishy. Definitely not fresh but still edible. Nothing special added to it but your basic tartar sauce and optional cheese and hot sauce. The bun was also a little stale. Honestly, I also don't think it was worth the price either. You can spend a few bucks more and get it gourmet style from Bone Fish Grill. Service is great. They are probably the nicest food truck folks I've ever encountered. I didn't care for their fried okra. It was too bready and tasted previously frozen. But if you're on the go and passing through then this place is a go-to. read more

Got a pound of their BBQ and it was amazing. The sauce is out of control (I could drink it lol). Also, the people working were super friendly which is the best part! read more

ABSOLUTELY love this place! I got to try them at a fall festival and their bbq is so delicious, one of the best I've tried! Also you will leave here feeling amazing because the service you get is phenomenal. read more

One of the BEST bbq Sandwiches I've ever had. I ordered the shaved pork sandwich $6 (no sides). It's a fairly large sandwich piled "all the way" with slaw and smothered in a tangy bbq sauce that is seriously delicious. I agree, it's a bit on the pricier side, but I will have no problem ponying up the $6 next time I see the Smoke & Go Food Truck. Yum! read more

Update to my last review. Portions have gotten smaller and prices have gone way up! It went from $8.99 per lb for pulled pork BBQ to over $12 per lb. I loved it when we first moved here but in my opinion it's overpriced. You can get great BBQ for much lower prices at other places. read more

Awesomeness... how Bbq should be done , hardwood smoked , great flavor and juicy .. slaw was chopped just right , will be back !!

I had never been here before today and I must say the Chopped Pork sandwich with french fries was amazing! My family and I will definitely be back. Beyond the food, the customer service was outstanding. I am so impressed and happy to have found this gem! Thank you!! read more

SGB is the bomb BBQ! Mouth watering ribs, brisket, pork and chicken. The smoker hits your nose the moment you pull up. The staff is friendly and courteous and the food came out quick and hot. Make SGB your next BBQ stop! read more

Awesome BBQ takeout. Quick, a ton of food, service with a smile. We ALWAYS have left overs for a few days. We usually get 1 lbs of pulled pork a large Mac n cheese, Med. Coleslaw for my husband and I. A cheeseburger for my daughter. The pulled pork or chicken is great on a taco too. My only suggestion would be to give more buns with the pound of meats. There are never enough... But that's how we discovered putting it on a Taco works too. Not a fan of the fried Ochra but maybe That's because I'm not a Southerner? Anyway, keep up the good work! My family loves this place. So convenient and yummy. read more

We have had their pork, chicken & briskit. It is all soo good. My wife not being a big meat eater, said we can go back every weekend! Since moving here from California we have been to many bbq restaurants and have not been impressed. Smoke and go is the real deal! Real smoked meat with flavor. also like how they keep their sauce on the side so if you per fer a diff rent kind. The customer service is wonder full too. Very friendly staff to help you make your decisions. read more

Months before moving down here I was told about,and eagerly awaited, trying food from the S.A.G truck. I wanted one of everything! Exercised restraint and started with a Brisket Sandwich and an order of Hush Puppies. From the first bite, It was difficult to eat with the massive, euphoric smile that tickled each earlobe! Brisket was spot on tender without being overly smokey. The Slaw was nice and crunchy and I opted for the sauce(tomato vinegar based) on the side. Which, every drop, quickly made in the mix. All served between a big ol' soft sesame seeded Martins Burger bun. Sat in my car and took the whole thing down, Quickly!Also,The Hush Puppies were as good as I had hoped they would be. The Guys are extremely friendly and gracious. When asked "How it was" while throwing my trash out. A silly grin and a thumbs up said it all! Tried the ribs on my next visit. Also very Good. IMO, a little light on the initial seasoning. Want to try the (Pulled, chopped pork) or as I'm told BBQ? Next time. I do see the price increase over the past year though, still a great VALUE! Well worth it. If you don't truly understand operating and food costs then, the dollar menu it is. But I'm lovin THIS! Da dat dah, dat dah read more

I visited SAG at Food Truck Friday last night and got a Pork Rib plate. It was phenomenal. It is hard to find good BBQ anymore and to find BBQ of any kind that can stand alone without sauce is almost impossible. These folks got it right! The ribs were tender and succulent and did not need sauce at all. The small cup of sauce that came with the plate is the only negative to this meal. It was good, but not my taste. I prefer a sweet sauce. I will definitely visit again and try other menu items. BTW, The Mac n Cheese and fried Okra were also sensational! read more

The food is amazing. I have been a customer for a while. But I just stood in line at cashion's for 20 minutes behind a party of 4. I couldn't even get eye contact. When you finished with the party of 4 you closed the window. I guess my money isn't good enough for ya. Off to Mac's. read more

Everyone loves to rate BBQ and claim they know the best spot. After finding this jewel a few years ago, I'm convinced Smoke n Go is the best tasting BBQ I've ever had. Service is just as good as the food. read more

Great staff and food, but the price has gone up so much that I am not sure I will be returning.

I really wanted to like this place! Their food truck comes to my office park and I decided to order a pulled chicken sandwich, cole slaw, and green beans. The green beans were good and seasoned well but chicken sandwich was disaappointing. Very salty and overly seasoned; not the type of BBQ flavor i was looking for. The cole slaw wasnt terrible but a little too soggy with mayo for me. I ending up throwing half of food away. Im not sure i will try again at this point. I will probably stick with occasional trips to Jim N Nicks. read more

This little family operation might be one of the best kept secrets in the Cornelius/HVille/LKN area. They setup shop at cashions @ the intersection of Catawba Ave & 73 on most Saturday & Sunday's. They trailer their BBQ pit directly to the site, so you know they are doing things right because the smell is just amazing. I do a lot of BBQ myself, but when I am in a pinch, or in the BBQ mood and don't feel like spending all day on it, this is perfect. The portions are large enough to split between two, and the prices are really pretty fair for the quality of the product. The staff is awesome always smiling, and happy to be serving you. The pork & brisket, are excellent examples of what good BBQ is all about, the meat. You get a perfect amount of smoke, and it is not all sauced up. You actually taste meat instead of just a sticky/sweet artificial smoke flavor. Their sides are ok, the slaw is chopped fine and is light and crunchy. The Mac & Cheese could use a little tinkering with, the last few times we have had it, the flavor was a little bland for me. You really cannot go wrong with any one of the BBQ items. Check it out if you are in the area, you won't be disappointed. read more