I've visited several times since they were located on Matlock Road. Best BBQ EVER! Very Nice restaurant, cozy ambiance, great service, tasty food, I would recommend it, read more

The last time a went to smoke n ash was the last time I went to smoke n ash. Great food. Count on the service sucking

Nope! Watched a video on YT and was told it was amazing and it's not. Food was Luke warm it wasn't hot. They give you very little food and stingy on onions and pickles. They give you this little dip of bbq sauce which is silly because the food was dry and I'm pretty sure it was just reheated. Pulled pork was cold and had little flavor, brisket served was lean and dry and the ribs were ok just reheated ribs that weren't all the way heated it was just warm. The Mac n cheese was nasty it's a different option to get that makes it spicy but what ever it was I didn't like it. The potato salad was ok I think they over did it with dill but not sure it was strong but edible. read more

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Visited Smoke 'N Ash this week and it was AMAZING! The ambiance with the music made my dining experience so relaxing. I completely enjoyed the food (I purchased the Tex-Ethiopian Platter for 2). Thank you. Pamela Green Leonard Waco High '84 read more

Smoke'N Ash never disappoints and we always come out full! Our friends wanted to check out this location with us and we were able to make a reservation for our group of 10+ people. This location is much larger than their original location but still was pretty busy for a Saturday evening. Some of us shared a platter of 4, which split equally is very reasonable in price and allows you to try multiple meats and sides. The drinks were good but couldn't really taste much alcohol. Can't wait to go back! read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Platter for 4 - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Arrived and was told to take a menu and have a seat. After 15 min and server waited on three other tables that arrived after us we left. Never acknowledged us even as we left. read more

I love Ethiopian food and have missed it's deliciousness since moving to Texas 19 years ago. What a surprise when my husband asked if I would like to go out for Ethiopian food for dinner. Of course I said YES!! We loaded up the kiddos and off we drove to Smoke 'N Ash BBQ. When we walked in, it looked more like a Texas BBQ place than the Ethiopian restaurants that I have enjoyed throughout my life. However, I didn't allow that to dissuade me and the welcoming owner would have kept me there anyway. She is a gem. The restaurant is set up with both small and large tables with music playing softly in the background allowing for conversations without having to raise our voices. Since I was the only one in our family who had eaten Ethiopian food before I ordered a couple of sample platters and 1/2 pound of prime brisket. The friendly cook came out to let us know that they were out of brisket so our daughter ordered their beef steak tips & Mac N Cheese & rice pilaf instead. Wow! Not sure what the brisket tastes like, but our daughter absolutely LOVED the steak tips. As soon as the Ethiopian Vegan Combo and Meat Stew Combo platters arrived at our table our family dove in - scooping up bites of goodness in the injera (Ethiopian tortilla-esq bread). Each of us found our new favorite dish and are happy we bought the two combos to share. To wrap up our dinner, we tried the red velvet, strawberry, and lemon cakes plus the peach cobbler. All were delicious and freshly made that day. We will definitely be back!! read more

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I really like the food at this restaurant! It is packed with flavor in each bite. I had the pork ribs with chickpea stew and injera bread. I cleaned the plate! My friend had the nachos, which were also tasty. I preferred my dish over hers though. The service was fast, and the restaurant was nice and spacious. I would go back to try something different. read more

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We went in on a Sunday evening around 5:15 and there was a decent crowd. The person who took our order was great and the Owner came around to greet me personally and to thank my husband for coming back and bringing me like he said he would. Our order was ready a little after 6, which was closing time, but everything was hot and freshly made. The food overall was delicious! My only gripe was the brisket, which was a little...not tough, but not tender. The flavors were still there. My favorite were the sausage, ribs, and the sides did not disappoint. The price was very reasonable for all of the items we ordered. I highly recommend and will be back. read more

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Excellent food is always. The service was superb. Despite the fact that the restaurant was packed. Will definitely be back. Kudos to Yay for her amazing customer service. read more

What a phenomenal experience at Smoke 'N Ash BBQ. My pulled pork sandwich was so delicious. What a wonderful staff, they were so accommodating. Wonderful restaurant. We'll be back again soon. read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Pulled pork and cabbage and carrots. Yummy - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Simple venue on south cooper st, in Albertson's complex. They have BBQ and Ethiopian food. I suggest the Ethiopian foods, as those are their true specialty. The Ethiopian mixed chicken and beef stew plate was tasty, not very spicy in my opinion, but maybe too much for those who don't like spicy hot food at all. The injera was different, with spongy texture, nothing like tortillas or pita bread. The lemon cake was moist with just the right lemony flavor and icing, not too heavy & not too sweet. The sweetened hot black Ethiopian coffee was pretty good & smooth, no sour after taste. The service is always a bit slow here at anytime, usually just one person getting orders at the entrance, who also helps bringing drinks to tables. You get a number to take to the table & they bring you your orders. You get your own disposable utensils, sauces, & to go boxes. Everything seems to be at a slower pace here, so make sure you have some extra time when you come here. The decor is functional, nothing fancy. I ordered black coffee & got a cup with a tea bag, with clear "tea" written on it. However, when I told the lady at the cashier (who also brought me that drink), she said "oh, it says tea but it's coffee, Ethiopian style", hmmm. Then another lady who just came out of the kitchen apologized & said that it was mixed tea & coffee. She took the cup, went to kitchen, & gave me another cup. I wasn't sure what they gave me. Being a foodie & avid coffee drinker, I can absolutely tell the difference between coffee & tea. I didn't appreciate the staff deflecting her mistake by stating that "tea" is the same as coffee, Ethiopian style. They're friendly but need to be honest with customers when mistakes were made. So, for this & the slower service, I can't give more than 3 stars. But will return for the food! read more

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I have been wanting to try Smoke N Ash for almost a year and got the opportunity to do so during a trip to Dallas. We got the Tex-Ethiopian Jumbo Platter with lamb instead of pork. The awaze brisket and shredded lamb were delicious, although based on the menu description it looks like you get less meat when switching to lamb as there was only one lamb dish provided to us in exchange for the 2 pork dishes listed. The is kind of disappointing given the $8 upcharge for lamb. For our sides we got berbere mac n cheese, beefy collard greens, tikil gomen, and brisket green beans. The mac n cheese was bomb and I'll definitely consider adding berbere to my mac n cheese from now on. The brisket green beans had no brisket in them and barely any seasoning. Overall was a worthwhile stop while in the DFW. Would definitely recommend. read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Without a doubt, one of the best barbecue spots I have ever visited. I've been to Franklin's, and Le BBQ in Austin. Cattleack BBQ in Dallas, Truth BBQ in Houston, etc, and this was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, all those other spots were lights out. Can't take nothing from them. But this spot was shockingly good as well. The Ethiopian spices on BBQ is a fantastic combination. The ribs in particular were incredible. They were so good I ordered an extra pound of ribs to go. Service was outstanding too. Nicest people ever. Their story rocks too! I can't wait to come back here. Highly recommend. read more

This is my second time at this restaurant and I love it just as much as my first time, they have been in a new location for about 4 months and it's nice to see how they have expanded, such a beautiful family. I like seeing different ethnicities enjoying the food. You usually hear of "Tex- mex" but you NEVER hear of Tex-Ethiopian. I look forward to visiting again in the near future read more

I must say that this restaurant has definitely redeemed itself after my last review, which was quite poor contemplating to visit again I wanted to give it one more try because I was really in the mood to have a friendly date with my BFF. I honestly must say that it was the best decision I made, because the food was outstanding and the customer service, above average, we even chitchatted with the owner who was kind enough to stop and speak with her Patreon during our visit the lamb was the highlight of the meal along with the doro wat read more

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Everything had a really good flavor, but some meats were a little dry. I will definitely be back though, hopefully I went on an off day. The guy at the register was very kind and helpful. read more

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This place was good, but some of the food had a smokiness to it that I wasn't quite prepared for. I wanted more traditional flavors. It was still great but more barbecue ish. I didn't try the BBQ read more

Loved checking out this place. I've had very little Ethiopian food and i loved the convo with bbq. I came in for the Yelp elite 12 days of christmas and tried the complimentary Berbere Texas sheet cake which was unusual and tasty. I also ordered the tex-Ethiopian awaze pork ribs plate with rice and fries. This was enough food for 2 adults to enjoy and be stuffed. Great portion with good prices. Will definitely come back to try more items. read more

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Phoenix was great, the food, the service was incredible. Whoever picked the music on Valentine's Day needs a shout-out. 10/10 Smoke 'N Ash is a must if you're in Arlington, TX. read more

Excellent food. I had the 3 meat plate with fried okra and baked beans. Brisket, pork ribs and sausage were wonderful. I got my food to go because I live close but the restaurant is very clean and inviting. The service was good, no complaints considering I showed up during a lunch rush. I will definitely be back. 5 stars. read more

My family and I stoped here for lunch over the weekend. We enjoy trying new and unique places. Staff was friendly and place had steady flow of people. I had rib tips 1/2 TX style 1/2 Ethiopian style read more

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This was my first time back in two years and the food was good and the service was quick. I love their Chicago style rib tips and please don't like without getting the berbere sheet cake read more

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Terrible experience couldn't get any attention at the bar to put in food menu or even get a cocktail. I won't go back there ever again . Lady poured a beer and left it sitting and forgot never bright me a menu !!!! I left promptly read more

It's been a week and my glands still water when I think about their brisket nachos. My sister wanted to try Smoke'n Ash when she came into town, which surprised me bc it's a BBQ joint and she's a vegetarian. But they offer a massive veg platter that gave me a chance to sample different Ethiopian flavors for the first time. I love when vegetables are treated as rich and savory parts of a meal! But still, I couldn't stop sneaking thick, loaded chips of her fiance's brisket nachos. I was happy with the catfish special (Fridays) with their signature coffee (so strong and herbally--drink with sugar only, no milk or creamer) while baby ate the side of regular mac 'n cheese. Unfortunately, we all agreed that the ingera was more sour than we would've liked, me as a first-timer and them as regular Ethiopian-food eaters. The family running Smoke'n Ash was incredibly sweet, from helping me navigate the menu to giving baby a drink as we waited... And waited for our food. It's not fast, but it's definitely a place I want to visit again. read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Baby's mango nectar, half of the interior - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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So our book club met at Smoke n Ash. This is a medium sized spot. I can see it potentially being crowded if ever there was an event. The staff was perfectly nice & helpful. I feel they are a little understaffed but nice all the same. The Pros: the ribs are delicious, the loaded Mac and cheese was delicious and the brisket. Cons -The wrap that they give you to dip into the stew was sour and that was an unexpected taste; didn't really care for it. If you're not a spice person i don't recommend the stew. We wanted to try the cabbage but they'd told us there would be a 2 hour wait which surprised me because it was after 1 on a Saturday afternoon. Some of the sides & desserts were unavailable. On another positive note they do have nice strong cocktails. I would like to visit them again for Happy Hour. Overall I do recommend this restaurant. read more

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This Saturday was my third visit to this restaurant. I had remembered based on a previous review that I had been to their old location. This, their newer to me location is larger and nicer than their previous location. The second time I came by I got a kids meal and a sheet cake, and I recall that the sandwich was outstanding and the mac n cheese was pretty decent. When I came up on Saturday I got a BBQ chicken sandwich with Texas style green beans. The sandwich was really good, and I would try it again. The Texas style green beans lacked a bit of flavor and we could tell as our meals who may have gotten from the top of a pan vs not based on the amount of meat that was in the green beans. The drinks we had ended up being the standout of the meal. We all ended up being able to taste the strawberry and mango ones between the 4 of us and both are outstanding! The staff I actually interacted with all seemed nice, but we could tell by watching other tables and how much the staff was hustling to get things done, that the size of the crowd was throwing them off. Based on our table at least one of our tickets ended up lost in the shuffle, based on what the gentleman helping us out told us Mine had had a slight shuffle delay as well but not as significantly as hers. We did see another table that came in at the end of our visit get a party plater that looked amazing! The table tried the 3 sauces they had on their sauce stand, and found the hot to pretty mild, but everyone's tastes are different. Based on 3 visits, coming during a non-peak time is when you are likely going to see this place shine. If you come during peak times you might need to give a bit of grace for it being a small business. read more

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I had to wait till I got home to write this review because I was astonished how good this restaurant food was. I flew in from Washington DC to try this restaurant after seeing Mr. Chimetime review on my Facebook page and let me tell you this restaurant did not disappoint. Crystal was the hostess and she was vey polite and helpful she was a little bashful when I pointed out that I seen her on the review that brought me here. Upon learning that my co worker and I travel cross country just to try their restaurant owners came out and greeted us they were also very pleasant and appreciative of the support of the restaurant. Now to the food!!! All I can say is the food was amazing. I never had Ethiopian food and to infuse it was Tex Mex was genius. Everything was well seasoned fresh and cooked to perfection. I will definitely come back with friends and family to continue to support this business. If you want a nice comfortable atmosphere with good food I suggest you visit soon. read more

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Four days ago, the NY Times published its 2022 Restaurant List: 50 Places in America We're Most Excited About Right Now. This is one of three Texas restaurants that made the list. Why? Because this place is a culinary wonder. It's the word's first Texas-Ethiopian fusion restaurant. And, oh, what a great marriage these cuisines are! Discovering this place isn't about discovering the best Ethiopian restaurant in Texas, or about finding someone who can topple Franklin's or Snow's as best Texas BBQ. It's about celebrating the two cuisine together in a very authentic and revolutionary marriage. This place is what fusion is all about. Is it fancy? Absolutely not. It's as humble as it can possibly be. We ordered at the counter. They don't have a license to serve alcohol. I ordered iced tea which I poured (myself) into a styrofoam cup. No sound system/music. Unframed posters hang on the walls. Items were stored in the hallway next to the restrooms. It's not about the ambiance. But, oh, the food! We ordered the Tex-Ethiopian Platter for 2. (It was enough for 3). Bring someone with you and order that. It's so good! I'm going to assume you've had traditional Ethiopian cuisine before. If not, try that, first. You wouldn't try a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup before ever trying peanut butter or chocolate. Go to the fanciest Ethiopian place you can find. Experience that. Enjoy it. Then come here! Okay... now that you've done that, this dish is a platter of injera (fermented, spongy, pancake-like bread with a sourdough-like tanginess to it) covered with smokehouse brisket and ribs (seasoned with great awaze through which the berbere seasoning really shines) along with a doro wot (Ethiopia's national dish) made with smoked chicken and a Tibs dish of yummy rib tips. Accenting the platter are beefy collard greens, spiced red lentils, barbecue sauce (delicious but not needed) and Texas toast. I can't wait to try this again! It's an authentic place. The food is prepared with passion. And it's not contrived. The culinary marriage started with a literal marriage between a native Texan and an Ethiopian immigrant. This food is an expression of the natural outpouring of love between them. And let me tell you -- they are onto something! read more

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Spend $72.99 on 5 type of meat end up getting only 3. I called back and they said "yeah that all yall getting..a lot of people misunderstood" maybe not lie on the menu?? Also the veggie options was great dont waste your money on the meat. It's dry and bland and all that was listed on the menu WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO YOU. Never felt so scammed read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Tex Meat Combo for 4 - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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this was my second visit and it never disappoints. customer friendly and full of flavor

Awesome food and great service. Superb ribs and sausage. We will be back. Collard greens and all sides were great as well.

Tik tok brought me and my friends here from all over the metroplex and it was very sadly disappointing. A very unique concept that falls short on multiple fronts, but let's start with the positives- owners are seemingly friendly as are their employees and the space is large and bright. The address on their instagram page is not the same as the actual address and it caused confusion getting here. The food was mid.. at best. The meat was overcooked and the seasoning was very gritty. The lentils were undercooked and unappetizing and the greens had a weird after taste as did the injera. My friends and I all order the same thing and the portions were all different. They didn't ask how we wanted to split the bill and brought it out on one check for us to all figure out. Then we noticed 4 different types of taxes on the receipts and were met with an attitude when we inquired why. The owner simply said it's not just them and it's every restaurant in Texas. I eat out multiple times a week and haven't seen this on any bill. This needs to be included in the cost of the menu items, imo. I don't regret trying it once but can't say we'd be back. read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Platter for 2 people - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Ordered a shared platter for 2; ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, pilaf, and injera. Sides were mac-n-cheese and collards. We both thought all was very well done...delicious and spiced right. I also ordered split pea soup. also a winner. Will be back even at 40 miles from home... read more

Great fusion BBQ with explosive flavors. Huge portion sizes and reasonable prices. Looking forward to exploring more items on the menu. Customer service can be improved. Not sure if they were short staffed or on break. We had to wait awhile to be served and had to go get someone to take our order. Our order came out wrong, however they corrected it. Will be back. read more

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First things first, this place is great! Fessica is a great owner, walking around making sure employees and customers are good. David in the back is from the bayou state so you know the food is delicious. Seasoned Sheena is great and will season your food to perfection. Alysia will soothe your taste buds with 1 of the 3 margaritas they offer, water, or anything else you want to drink. She is also accepting pool partners. Overall the service food and ambiance was great! 10/10 will come again. If you don't know what to get, start with a half lb of lamb sausage read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Tex-Ethiopian platter Mac and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

BBQ brisket/ pork was fantastic ! Great flavor, tender and decent portions. Will def go back to try more. read more

I put in an online order. They ended up making it about an hour early and after a brief email exchange the graciously remade it so it would still be fresh. The store was absolutely PACKED. The ambiance was quite nice, as you wait in line you get to enjoy a wall of news clippings and pictures of notable patrons indicating you're in for something special. I LOVED everything that we got. Tex-Ethiopian BBQ is such a delicious and unique blend. I am very happy that I finally patronized Smoke 'N Ash prior to moving away to Austin, TX read more

Smoke'N Ash BBQ - Brisket, pork ribs, pork riblets, berebere Mac, rice pilaf, BBQ beans, beefy collard greens, stewed chicken, and delicious enjara - Barbeque Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Amazing service and food is out of this world. We ate the way before guy fierri tried it out and reviewed it and we were blown away. We are from California and it's a definite visit when we are out in Texas every year read more

So we went to visit Smoke & Ash to try their food after they received their Michelin Star. I ordered the brisket sandwich and my husband ordered brisket, pork sausage, Mac n Cheese and green beans. He also got an Italian Cream Cheese Cake. The only thing we were impressed with was the sausage. The brisket was extremely fatty and the beans weren't good. My husband enjoyed the Mac n Cheese but I personally like Eatzi's, Pecan Lodge and even Boston Market Mac better. The service and ambiance was good. For BBQ there are better places imo, but there is nothing wrong with supporting Smoke n Ash. Keep in mind that it is Ethiopian style BBQ and not Texas BBQ. read more