Wowzers! I am absolutely surprised and flabbergasted. While I love me some food truck, I will admit that I had low expectations for a BBQ / smoked "stuff" food truck. I mean it isn't like the slow cooker is anywhere nearby or that they've got room for even a green egg up in the truck. We caught Smoke Et Al outside Yazoo Taproom on a recent Friday night (they're Friday night regulars outside Yazoo or Jackalope - which are barely a block from each other). The main menu consists of 1/3 rack of dry rubbed smoked ribs, smoked pork "ham" burger sandwich, brisket tacos (and for the gluten-free among us they have corn tortillas in addition to the normal flour stuff), and a smoked dry rubbed chicken. As the name suggests everything is smoked.... that includes the veggies that go on each of the mains and includes the side dishes. The beans and the "potato salad" both are the two sides I can recall from memory and both were smoked. So, what'd we have? Well, my taste buds were tantalized by the brisket tacos. Each flavorful smoky bite bathed my mouth in awesome. The brisket was moist and tender as it should be, and the tomatoes (which I would usual just "say no" too) were delightful because of their smoked nature. You could taste a hint of the soft goat cheese and cilantro used as toppings for the tacos. Chin dripping in delicious, I turned to the side of beans that I had chosen as my side with my two tacos. Holy magic beans, Jack, were they ever smoky, onion-y, and fulfilling. Greatly enjoyed by my tummy. My companion also had the aforementioned brisket tacos and also on corn tacos. Her chosen side was the potato salad - which is not what you would expect. Instead it is fresh cut potatoes, smoked until soft like little wedges, and accompanied by applewood smoked bacon bits and onions. Since, I tried 'em, I'll comment for my wife. YES! That's all you need to know. I highly recommend trying out this food truck. I hear they'll be between 3rd and 4th on Broadway during New Year's Eve this year. Give them a whirl. read more

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I've been back to this truck a a few times and I am ready to proclaim this the best pulled pork sandwich I have had in Nashville. Truth be told I would prefer it with just a bit more smokey flavor but I like my smoked meats to taste like a barn fire. So much so that I am sure others would think it is too smokey so having said that I think they have found the perfect balance here. What really makes this sandwich shine is the sum of all the parts - the bun, red cabbage, giant pile of pulled pork, and the sprinkled seasoning not only looks beautiful but tastes triumphant. It really is a thing of beauty and I almost wanted to stare at it longingly for a great length of time before ruining its appearance. As for the sides. the potato salad was alright but not remarkable. The real star though is the fried okra and 'bama white sauce. The first time I saw it on the chalkboard menu I thought it said 'bomb white sauce. In reality bomb white sauce might be a more apt name because it was really, really, really good. The okra itself left just as much of an impression - long, whole okra (not sliced) with a nice breading and huge salt granules. It was quite delectable. So far, I think this is in the running with Riffs as the best food truck in Nashville. read more

I had heard a lot about Smoke Et Al but every time I saw the truck, it was at a food truck event and I was lured by another delicious Nashville Food Truck offering. Not anymore. On Thursday they were at Centennial and having been in Philadelphia for a week, I was appreciating the weather. So I went over and got a Shoulder Sammy and potato salad. It was delicious. The meat was perfectly seasoned. I would venture to say its the best all around BBQ I have had since moving to Nashville. The bun was grilled and crispy. The sandwich was juicy but not so much that I couldn't pick it up and eat it. I had to eat it over the plate so I didn't bring any BBQ goodness back to work with me on my shirt. It was the perfect BBQ sandwich. I'm usually not a fan of vinegar based sales, but the one that topped the sandwich was delicious. And it was pretty to boot. The purple slaw made the sandwich look even more appetizing and added a nice tang and crunch to the sandwich. Potato salad to me is like meatloaf, everyone seems to like their mother's best. I am no exception. That's why I was pleasantly surprised when I took a bite of their potato salad and loved it. It was really creamy and flavorful. I will be searching out Smoke Et Al in the future for more deliciousness, read more

Smoke Et Al - Shoulder Sammy with potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me

I'm leaning more for a 3.5 here, but let's go for the full 4. Admittedly, I was/am still coming off my high that I received from the Biscuit Love truck 3 days prior to my Smoke Et Al experience, so I believe this may have tainted both my taste buds and my otherwise very open minded reviewingness. Anywho, I got the Fiddlers Biscuit, as the "sour cream & sage biscuits" called out to me. It has smoked chicken, local green onions, and Tennessee wildflower honey, and I had the potato salad for the side. The biscuits were quite good...very dense, definitely need a drink with those, but they're tasty. I actually forgot about the honey until I discovered the bottom biscuit was soaked in something amazing tasting. WOW that honey was incred!! The chicken & potato salad were fine, but not spectacular. Overall, it was good, and while the truck wouldn't be my first choice to stop at, I wouldn't shut it out. read more

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After reading the reviews about the Fiddler's Biscuits, I HAD to seek this truck out and try it for myself. For $8 you get (2) sour cream-sage biscuits filled with shredded smoked chicken, drizzled with Tennessee wildflower honey and topped with local green onions - OMG! Yes, it was that good! Since my hubby was with me, he ordered the Hot Brisket Sammy - a smoked beef brisket sandwich topped with spicy giardeniere, smoked peppers, herbs on a toasted hoagie roll - CRAZY GOOD!! All of their entrees come with a side...I tried the slaw and he tried the fried pickled okra. Both were excellent and complimented the meals perfectly. Another Nashville original food truck that knows how to "throw down"! read more

Smoke Et Al - Hot Brisket Sammy / fried pickled okra! - Barbeque Near Me

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Amazing food, sweet BBQ and cheese... can't go wrong. Very friendly and so accommodating for my food allergy. Loved it and would drive out of my way to find it. I got the Smashville Nachos and I cant get enough read more

Smoke Et Al - Smashville Nachos & Yazoo Hefeweizen - Barbeque Near Me

Fiddler's Biscuits = good. Potato salad = awful. The smoked chicken on the Fiddler's biscuits is nice and tender. Biscuits had good texture and flavor. But the potato salad was so sour, it tasted like someone had a party with too much vinegar, or lemon juice, or SOMETHING. My friend had a sandwich of some type with a patty made from several types of pork - she said it was so salty that she couldn't eat more than a few bites. Someone might need a little lighter hand with the seasoning. read more

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Had food from their food truck at a conference back in September. Had the Brisket Taco and Mac'n Cheese. It wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't impress me either. I was hoping for more in terms of flavor in the brisket. Sigh. read more

Unreal tacos; best flavor, very creative. Highly recommended. A must stop if you are in town.

Visited them during the "Brew at the Zoo" event. In order to avoid FOMO, I opted for the BBQ plate to be able to sample a few of the sides. A++ mac 'n'cheese with breadcrumbs and green onion topping. Very strong showing for a food truck. Potato salad was okay and the BBQ sauce had a tasty amount of tang. Good portion of brisket to go with it. Service was a little on the slow side (even for a food truck), but the quality of the food lessened the staying power of any negative opinions. read more

Holy freaking cow. Simply put, Smoke et al served me the best pork sandwich I've had in Nashville - ever. Their tagline is "beyond bbq" and while they still serve authentic bbq - perfectly balanced smoky flavor, tender but not overcooked meat, good crusty bark, and a sweet tanginess, they add a gourmet touch that other Nashville BBQ hasn't attempted. The light and tangy finishing sauce was not overwhelming. The three apple and cabbage slaw added a perfect crunch and light lift to the sandwich and would have been a better choice for side than the good potato salad. And, it was the most meat I've ever received on a BBQ sandwich. I'm looking to buy a parking lot near my office so Smoke Et Al can just park there permanently. read more

We had the Noble taco! Ribs and Pulled Pork Sammie. Also the Mac and cheese. It's epic! Food is one of a kind and righteous. We will be back! read more

I am now two for two o.m.g.c.r.a.c.k. at Smoke Et Al. #1 they have a good health score. #2 the food is absolutely amazing. It took me two bites into the ribs to wrap myself around the flavor and then after that I sucked them dry. The chicken tacos were so moist and flavorful. The cabbage and apple slaw is not mayonnaise-y and the bay thyme lemonade is refreshing and light. Tonight my mom and brother had the Nashdog and inhaled them. Very full and the price is under $10. They have a Google calendar that you can download off their website and merge with your own--that's how I know where they are. You can also follow on their website, Facebook, and Twitter. read more

Smoke Et Al - Chicken tacos w/ slaw - Barbeque Near Me

Yes! This food truck is great! Must get the brisket verde tacos and fried pickled okra! The brisket is so tender and flavorful. Two tacos per order and they are huge, not those skimpy tacos. I love fried okra, but pickled fried okra is even better! The ribs are great as well, the "Hot" wasn't that hot at all, so don't wimp out and get mild. They were tender and full of smokey flavor. Definitely give this one a try! read more

This truck was at the Wanderland Festival bedside farmers market Saturday. They were out of their sampler by the time I got to the front of the line. It was a sample of several things they were serving that day. I decided to get the chicken & chorizo tacos. They were very messy and you know what people say about messy food. These tacos were fantastic. I was trying to hold the taco over the bowl it was served in because the sauce was streaming out and down my coat arm. I did not care because there were so many flavors that every bite was incredible. The line was about 30 minutes. If it had been shorter I would have gotten back in line to try something else. I decided to wait and track them down another time. If you are running around Nashville and see this truck you should definitely stop. read more

If you are looking for a caterer, I highly recommend Smoke et Al! We used Shane for our reception appetizers, dinner and late night snacks in April 2014 at Houston Station and couldn't be happier. We had a southern theme and his food offered unique twists on southern BBQ classics that were great for all ages. Everything was flawless! Weddings are very special and we felt comfortable and confident with Shane and his team; we loved his personality (and our wedding guest did, too!). Shane is very professional and easy to work with; we made several changes and they were flexible with us to find the perfect fit. He is affordable, offers many options to fit your theme and vision, and is worth every penny. We loved everything! I mean, honestly, who doesn't want a boutique food truck at their special event? Thank you for making our day so perfect! P.S. Do you yourself a favor and try the fried pickled okra. You won't be disappointed! read more

You might think that a BBQ truck would skimp on delicious veggie items, but not these guys. The butter bean stew was super tasty, but the thing has my mouth watering as I type is the side of fried pickle okra. Golly gee, who would have thought? I don't eat meat as a rule, but I did have a bite of my friend's BBQ sandwich so I could report to barbeque fans, and it was very good. Smokey and juicy, which is how BBQ should taste, right? read more

Outstanding food!! I had the pulled pork plate with Mac and cheese and yakitory tators. Everything was good, but my favorite was the tators. I was also very pleasantly surprised that they offered a very nice military discount! I definitely will be on the lookout for this food truck in the future! read more

On any given Saturday, a conglomerate of food trucks congregate at Centennial park. One particular truck, Smoke et al. caught my eye. They serve smoked meats and the like. I ordered the traditional pork sammie which included coleslaw and a vinegar-based white sauce on the side. The co-diners selected a Verde taco with pork (huge and looked fantastic) and pork sliders on homemade biscuits. Overall the reviews were favorable. And there was plenty of food for the $20 we spent for two. It was certainly one of the more popular trucks in the park. read more

Smoke Et Al - a man standing in front of a food truck - Barbeque Near Me

A trend I've seen with Smoke Et Al is great main courses, mediocre sides. I had the brisket tacos and they were delish- great corn tortillas filled with tender brisket with both a spicy sauce and ranchy sauce and lots of greens and cilantro. Yum! It was a great portion size and so yummy. The side I got, though, was the fried mac and cheese, which was not so great. It was somewhat chewy and didn't have much flavor. Maybe I'll just stick to the mains and get my sides elsewhere next time. read more

Smoke Et Al - Brisket tacos with fried Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me

The sage and honey biscuits, the shrimp tacos, the beans, everything else that I don't remember cramming down my gullet in under 10 minutes... it's all better than the food you get from your usual not-truck spot. One stop at Smoke Et Al and you'll believe in the power of mobile deliciousness. Roach coach this is not, so get over your brick-and-mortar tendencies and get down here for a meal so good, you'll forget it's on wheels. read more

Nothing to write home about. I got the brisket tacos. Blah. They were dry, tough and had no flavor. The corn tortillas were nasty. The portions were a good size, but definitely not worth $12. The potato salad was delicious. Other than that, wouldn't try again. read more

Smoke Et Al - a variety of tacos in a box - Barbeque Near Me

Ribs and okra were delicious. I'm more of a dry rub fan for ribs, but their ribs are a combination that was very good. The "hot" wasn't too hot, just a little spicey and the flavor was great. read more

Got the fried okra in Alabama cream sauce and the pickled vegetables. The okra tasted like salt. No other real taste to it. Definitely would skip this item. The pickled vegetables had a weird sweet taste. Maybe cinnamon? Threw away both items read more

Absolutely unbelievable!!! Shane catered our annual Cinco de Mayo party (about 80) at our house. We asked for BBQ tacos and followed his recommendations. Sometimes you host parties and the guest say thanks and the food was good. This time it was literally the topic of conversation the entire night. Everyone was absolutely blown away by the flavor. He set up in just a few minutes, the food stayed hot all night and people were eating all night. He even threw in some quesadillas for the kids to make it easy. This was an awesome experience and I highly recommend him to anyone who likes food. read more

Ok, I've eaten at food trucks and this one was at the office. The portions are small, tiny. The pulled pork sandwich was the size of a slider and was 9.00 with a "side" of loaded potato salad - which was good, but it was less than a small ice cream scoop full. The sandwich was swimming in grease. BBQ should be dry, not greasy. Will not return to this vehicle masquerading as a food truck, more of a grease trap. read more

If you need a wedding caterer or just a quick meal in general, this is THE place to have. Smoke Et Al did my wedding for about 130 people this past weekend and went over and beyond my expectations. Shane, the owner was kind, easy to work with, and well prepared (he even brought options for children, vegetarians, and that were gluten free without me asking). This was by far the most hassle free part of my wedding planning. He showed up early, brought such a great variety, and even had a take home cooler bag waiting for us at the end!! Then, there's the food. I'm a picky girl but I will eat anything that comes out of Shane's truck. Many people told us it was the best wedding food, if not the best food in general they ever had. People were raving about the tastes and thought having the actual truck there was so cool. I've also had Shane's food just randomly in downtown Nashville as well and it was just as good. You'll never have a plain, boring sandwich from here. Everything he makes is from scratch and maybe heaven too. read more

I tried this food truck for the first time today...I will never again. The flavor is a bit eccentric...I had the brisket plate with side of okra and mac'n'cheese. My co-worker had the pork plate with side of taters and coleslaw. The brisket was not very flavorful...until you dip it into the white sauce. The okra was not bad, a little different, but not horrible. The mac ' n ' cheese was...palatable but topped with crumbled up bits of Cheezits...WTH actually? Not a good combo. And the bun was burnt. My co-worker couldn't even eat hers. The coleslaw had no flavor, and the taters simply LOOKED unappetizing so she had me try it and no. She threw it in the trash. She said the pork was passable. Her bun was burnt as well and she said all she could taste was the burnt and the tea tasted funky. All in all...not worth the money. read more

Smoke Et Al's truck came by our work complex this past Wednesday and I have to say the food was not worth the price they charged. I ordered a barbecue chicken sandwich that cost $8 - for just a sandwich? OK, I'm thinking perhaps the sandwich is a good size, but when I received my sandwich it was no bigger than a regular hamburger that you cook at home. It didn't even taste good! I also ordered their Yakitory Tater Stick for an additional $3 and it was okay, but it was not great. Again, the amount of food was lacking. I only had the equivalent of 3 small red potatoes on my stick. Literally, three of them were a half of a red potato! No one from our company was impressed with the food they purchased. Mostly, they were disappointed in the amount (or lack thereof) food they received for the price they paid. I don't know what kind of barbecue the other reviewers are used to, but this food is not above 2 star worthy. read more

Very great food! Amazing customer service! Provided a 50 percent discount for military service!

This is by far my favorite food truck in Nashville. The chef behind this delicious high-end BBQ goodness is the former chef of the Mad Platter in Germantown. He loves BBQ, and it shows in how amazing his food it. From my personal favorite, the fiddler's biscuits (pulled chicken BBQ over sour cream sage and honey biscuits and green onions) to the pulled pork tacos with the homemade potato salad or coleslaw, this little truck has yet to feed me anything not incredible. I will literally go onto twitter specifically to see where he is on any given day. I will happily wait in line forever for the fiddler's biscuits. Also, I recommend the thyme iced tea, its perfect with anything on the menu. Do yourself a favor and find this truck. NOW. read more

I was impressed to get such good pork BBQ from a food truck. I had the pulled pork sandwich and apple slaw, damn it was good. The sauce used on the BBQ was very good paired with good bread, made this one of the best BBQ sandwiches I have eaten. I also tried the chicken and biscuits, the biscuits are homemade and it showed. Track them down on Facebook and try it. read more

I just cannot say enough good things about this food. I cannot even describe how delicious the flavors are in everything on the menu. When you go, I recommend just ordering one of everything. The mac and cheese, fried pickles anything with a biscuit are my favorites. I also highly recommend any kind of taco they are serving. Do yourself a favor and find this food truck immediately! read more

If you like spicy and you like ribs, get those hot ribs. If there was a never-ending plate of smoke et al's hot ribs, I'd probably keep eating them til I was dead. read more

Was visiting Nashville over the weekend, just happened to pull into a farmers market on the way back to the hotel. We saw some food trucks in the parking lot, went to scope them out! We got 2 tacos, my husband ordered them, the guy taking the order said it was the first time these tacos were on the menu! omg! They were so delicious!!! And the sweet tea was great to! read more

The taste was good, but I bought the bar- b-cue chicken plate, fried picked okra and buttermilk slaw. The whole chicken was ground up including the flabby skin! Yuck! I put the dressing for the pickled okra on the slaw for taste. The pickled okra was ok. I paid $12 for this tiny plate of food, but would not recommend it to friends, or buy it again. Disappointed read more

Smoke Et Al is one of my favorite food trucks in Nashville. Every time I order, it's difficult for me to get anything other than their brisket tacos. The brisket is so tender and juicy that it just falls apart unlike brisket from other places that is so tough you have to cut it with a knife. Do yourself a favor and stop by this food truck the next chance you get! read more

wow can i say any more. they showed up in front of tpac so i said i would just give it a try. there were 3 other trucks there. but i saw this one in my neiborhood getting built. so i knew they were local. i ordered, then left my son to pick it up when he brought me my food i sat down and ate. now after i was done i stood up and walked out the door and went back to complain on how good it was, and i think the lady thought i was really going to slander them. nope, best food truck food i have had in nashville. 4 stars because i think they need a building, . read more

Shane is amazing! Smoke Et AL catered our wedding and they could not have done a better job. I keep hearing how wonderful all of the food was. I was concerned that there might not be enough food because it was a food truck and not the more traditional style catering, but I was sure wrong! Shane and his crew kept the truck window full of food all night and several people told me they were too full to even have dessert. At the end of the night he sent us home with a huge bag full of food that my whole family ate the next day! They were extremely detail oriented, everything looked as good as it tasted! I didn't have to worry about anything when it came to the food. I hope I have the opportunity to work with Smoke Et Al in the future. Thank you! read more

Fantastic. Maybe the best food-truck food I've had. I ordered the chicken on sage biscuits - the drizzled honey is amazing on that dish! My husband ordered the brisket tacos and couldn't stop raving about them. We were super impressed. Can't wait to get dinner from them again! read more