I stopped by after finding this BBQ spot on Yelp, originally planning to order the loaded baked potato I saw online. After seeing one come out of the kitchen, I quickly realized it was massive and way more food than I wanted, so I switched to the one-meat, two-side plate with brisket, greens, and potato salad. The first thing that stood out was the customer service. The young lady at the register was absolutely wonderful--friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely professional. She made ordering easy and set a great tone for the entire visit. Top-tier customer service is becoming rare, and she definitely deserves recognition. As for the food, the brisket was good, and overall the meal was enjoyable. For my personal taste, everything was a bit over-seasoned, especially the greens, which had a strong liquid smoke flavor. That said, I should also mention that I haven't eaten heavily seasoned Southern-style food in quite a while, so my palate is much more sensitive than it used to be. Someone who loves bold, smoky flavors may enjoy it much more than I did. One thing I absolutely loved was discovering that this is actually two businesses sharing one space with Soul Pizza Kitchen. I think that's a beautiful example of collaboration, community, and entrepreneurship. The pizza menu looked incredibly creative, and I'll definitely come back to try one of those soul-inspired pizzas. I always enjoy supporting Black-owned businesses, and it's even more inspiring to see two businesses thriving together under one roof. Wishing both continued success and prosperity. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - The menu for Soul pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

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I was in Dallas for about 48 hours and knew I had to try some barbecue while running errands. I came across this spot in a shopping center right near where I needed to be, checked the reviews, and decided to give it a shot and I'm so glad I did. As soon as I walked in, who I believe was the owner greeted me and was one of the kindest, most welcoming people I've met. He took the time to walk me through the menu and answer my questions, which I really appreciated. I ended up ordering one of their loaded potatoes with pulled pork and beef, and it was incredible (you get a good amount of meat) honestly this potato was big enough for two people to share. I also tried the mac and cheese and green beans soooo good! I didn't finish most of it, but only because I had to get back to work I knew if I ate the whole thing, I wouldn't get anything done after! That's how filling it was. The atmosphere was great too. Plenty of seating, multiple TVs playing NCAA games very welcoming vibe. There was a steady flow of takeout orders I can imagine this place gets pretty busy on weekends. As someone from Los Angeles, it was really refreshing to experience such genuine hospitality. You don't always get that level of care and patience when ordering back home. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Dallas so I can come back and try more of the menu. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Sloppy Mess Potato with2 meats - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Great Food. Great Place. TLDR: Come get some food. If you want to have a good time and good with friends or family. Young or old. Come get some Smokey D'z BBQ. You will not be disappointed. Driving to the farthest southeastern bayou in Louisiana with no time to spare. We had to get there spend an hour. And turn around and head back to California. We knew we had to eat some Texas BBQ on our way back west. I looked up about 20 BBQ spots in the greater Dallas Area. After looking at pictures and seeing some reviews. We decided Smokey D's would be our spot. We were correct. We pulled in to the parking lot and saw a Soul Circles Pizza Kitchen next door. And we love trying an inventive twist on pizza. But we stuck to our guns. And headed to Smokey D'z BBQ. Greeted before we even made it inside. I honestly don't even know if it was an employee or just another patron with a welcoming vibe. Greeted again as we entered. When someone is excited to see you coming to eat at their establishment it is a good sign. Similar to showing up at Grandmas house for dinner. You know you're eating good food and leaving with a full belly. Another enthusiastic employee welcomed us at the counter and helped us put together the perfect order. As we found a place to sit. We saw families. Friends. Couples. Elderly, Middle Aged and children all chowing down. Enjoying their loaded plates. We also noticed a live band setting up. WHAT! I know. I wish we had more time. We were checked on. Our food came out and it was great. Ribs. Brisket. Potato salad. Collard Greens (bomb add collard greens). We stuffed our faces. Again we were checked on at the perfect time. We needed some water refills. The ribs and brisket was not smothered in BBQ. You could taste the patience to season and cook the meat to perfection. A side of BbQ was provided as well, if that's your preferred way to eat. The collard greens. I cannot tell you how good they are. A little local place on Georgia used to have my second favorite green, my wife's are #1. But now Smokey D's is the new number 2. As an older couple and their friends arrived. They were greeted. Brought to a table and cared for in the same way I was. This was clearly the standard set forth here. Helped The owner of Soul Circles Pizza Kitchen stopped by out table as well as others. He told us about his personal spin on and Smokey D'z stopped by our table. He let us know the brisket from Smokey D'z is on the pizza as well. The owner of Smokey D'z stopped at our table and others. Asked us about our meal. But more than that. They asked about us. Even the Chef/Pitmaster came out. Talked to a couple tables. Asked about or BBQ meal. I really started to think I was at my own families restaurant. The vibe was come eat. Come smile. Come laugh. Enjoy some music. Share time with each other. As the band began to play we unfortunately had to get back on the road. We still had 24 hours of non stop driving ahead of us. After a great meal. Great hosts. I snapped some photos so I could give a review. And... We headed out. Thank You Smokey D'z. It was great. read more

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Went for a lunch with my dad and was not disappointed from the recommendation that guys gave at the barbershop. The brisket was amazing! On Thursdays they happen to have a $10 special where you can get a sandwich and a side and me and my dad ordered one for there and one for to go For sides, I had the collard greens which were delicious and the potato salad which had an interesting tangled to it, but I enjoyed it. Plenty of seating and the staff were timely and professional. Definitely will be going back in the future. read more

I don't think we'll be trying this place again. We came in on a Sunday when there was only one other person in line. We were barely greeted - it seemed forced at best. The lady behind the counter didn't seem like she even wanted to take our order. After we ordered, we waited for a short time for the food which was decent but nothing special - the fries were good, the sausage was ok, and the rib tips were so-so. We took it to go, which I'm glad we did because it didn't seem cleaned very well - it was tidy, but the floors were sticky and it seemed like a place you'd rather go to when it's dark. read more

That Sloppy Mess is....divine 10/10. And the owner was friendly and attentive definitely coming back! read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - "Sloppy Mess" - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Came here for lunch with coworkers to scratch a bbq itch that was ruined for me in Cleveland, OH. Was not impressed. Some of my brisket tasted like it wasn't fully cooked through, like there were some room temp bites around some bites that were barely warmed. Hot links were just room temp, and the mac and cheese was a decent temp, but so bland. The fried okra was the best thing on the plate and it was still barely decent. Aside from the food, the restaurant itself doesn't scream bbq in any way. Located in a strip mall and the inside feels like a nightclub converted into a restaurant for day service. Wouldn't come back here anytime soon, but it at least got rid of that itch that Ohio ruined for me. read more

Did a pick up order this time : sandwich comes on Texas toast. Pulled pork had no flavor bread on the bottom was soggy. ( time order placed to pick up was 8 mins) asked for sauce on the side my container was 1/2 filled. First time I came I loved the food (?5 months ago) this time not so much . read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Got here and no one was there but the guys working. Should have been my first sign. I went in anyway. Got the chicken with mac and cheese and green beans. The chicken was dry and over cooked, the bbq sauce was very vinegary but the Mac and cheese and green beans were perfect. read more

From the dirt stain at the front door told me that this was a nasty restaurant. Everything from the order counter to the dinning room tables were very sticky feeling. Even the plastic bag with my takeout order was sticky. Meat was flavorless, sandwich bread was soaked with oil/grease. Even the curb in front is covered in grease where people step off to the parking lot. I won't be going back a second time. read more

I tried to dine in at 7:24 pm. The hours on the front door show 8:00 pm closing time. Instead of seating me, the girl at the counter told me they were about to close. Nice customer service! read more

I ordered the 1 meat, chopped brisket baked potato. Definitely one of my top 3 baked potatoes I've ever had! Everything was flavorful, potato was nice & soft, and most of all the brisket was tender and delicious! Customer service here was also top notch for myself and others I noticed as well. The restaurant itself was neat, clean and organized. If I lived in this area I would easily become a regular. This & a soda will put you back about $20 and took about 15 mins. read more

The staff is friendly! I love great customer service! Please be nice to me. I order the one meat bake potato. Yes lord!!!!!! It was good. I just need more butter I think I am being a big back but who cares! I want more butter. The rib was cooked to perfection. I was over her acting like I was Myron Nixon from Barbecue Pit Masters talking about the tug. The place is cozy and packed but the service and food is top notch. The only reason I didn't give it a five is because I want butter and more barbecue sauce. Big girl problems read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - 1 Meat Loaded Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Visiting Dallas from NY and told my friends I wanted to support a black owned bbq spot. This restaurant was where they took me too. Well let me tell you what we ordered. We planned to share, so we ordered a lot of things. We had brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans, potato salad, and mac and cheese. The cole slaw to a while to come because according to the waitress, it is made to order. Well honey, that cole slaw had the entire salt of Gibraltar. This black girl does not need a heart attack from eating too salty slaw. The crazy thing is I felt everything else was under seasoned. I will say the waitress was very kind and let me sample the sides. The place is cute but many of the tables were not clean. read more

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Smokey D'z is some goooood barbecue! We enjoyed in on Memorial Day. Finally, we found our new favorite barbecue place since moving to the area. Keep it real, Smokey D'z read more

Only thing good was the bread..old ass brisket from yesterday...oh yea the sweet potato fries were straight read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Horrible horrible... - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

I ordered today on a Sunday Morning, and this is my 2nd time visiting this spot. The 1st time, food was excellent, (weekday), but today (different chef in the back), food was ok but nothing like the weekday chef rocks it. When I order brisket, I expect sliced meat, not chopped beef. I didn't order chop beef, but that's what I got. Collards are good, mac and cheese is good. I'll go back of course but now I know on which days to make those visits. Oh, and side bar: I love spicy food, a little kick here and there. It would be nice if spicy BBQ sauce was available. read more

I like the location and the spot was a little cozy place with good music and great atmosphere. The food was good but the potato was awesome and so full of everything. I really enjoyed the taste the flavor of all the food we had. The kook aid was good but it tasted like it had alcohol so I could not finish it. I felt a rush coming along lol. The service was ok could have been a bit more friendly and smiled more the vibe felt unreal and not too welcoming. Overall it is as good as they say differently coming back. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Loaded baked brisket potato - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Omggggggg the food is BOMB but I just love Ms Nikema positive attitude. don't know how she knew it but I needed that positive energy in my life today. Thank You Ms NiKema you really lift my spirits May God continue to Bless you PrettyPree read more

The customer service was overall good. The food was okay it wasnt as great. We paid for a large peach cobbler & they claim to have given us the " rest" , we drove 30 mins there just to go home to the peach cobbler being less than the large that we had paid for. we will not be returning read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

A little lunch after church and we stumbled upon this place. My wife and I shared a great meal. Food was very good, all the right flavors. Sorry was supposed to take a picture but I was hungry. Server/owner came around and asked how we were doing at least four times during our visit. Very attentive and friendly. I liked all the meats we shared and the collard greens and sweet potato fries were highlights along with the peach cobbler. Great atmosphere with football on the tvs and some good r&b music playing in the background. Looks like they might have open mic nights or live music here from time to time. We will be back. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Logo and tv - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

The food was amazing! Really hit the spot and was exactly what I would expect for good local Texas BBQ! Got the 3 meat plate - sliced brisket, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeño sausage, potato salad and fried okra, every bite was amazing! Recommend! read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - 3 meat plate - sliced brisket, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeño sausage, potato salad and fried okra. - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Tried this place awhile back. Not only was I disappointed my kids and hubs too. Nope,nope,nope. First and last time will we try this place. Our whole meals went to the trash. Really wanted to like it. We wanted Bbq, But just wasn't it. Figured ehh what can go wrong with sides (those were last to try) but nope my potato salad was so oniony! My beans as well. If you like your sides to taste more oniony than anything! Then buddy this is for you. Our meats, nope just couldn't finish any of it. Just went to the trash and I hated to waste our food. Just wasn't good. A few bites was all it took. Wish Odom's would be opened when it's states they're opened. Ugh! Such a waste.. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - 2 Meat Plate&Sides: Sliced Beef&Sausage with side of Potato Salad &Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

lots of food for the price. meat is very tender and juicy. BBQ is worth every penny. would high recommend coming here.

First I want to mention that I am born and raised in New Orleans, LA. So I've only ever been exposed to great food my whole life. I was visiting family in Dallas and my husband was craving BBQ. so I of course yelped a place and this popped up. We spent $100 and got 1# each of Beef ribs, brisket, sides were: Mac and cheese, fried okra, baked beans, greens, some Texas toast butter bread, and some banana pudding. Meat was smoked heavenly and they did give us 16oz of bbq sauce to put on our meat as we desired. Which I like bc I hate messy messy bbq. My husband on the other hand loves it. So I appreciated the compromise. The fried okra was our favorite. The breading was BOMB. My only issue was that the banana pudding was absolutely rush made and they had no bananas in them. It was just box pudding and wafers on top. It still did the job but you know..... All and all everything was great and the people on the restaurant were hospitable. read more

This has to be one of the best sliced brisket and pork rib plates I have ever had. Everything was very flavorful with a perfect combination of smoke and seasoning. The baked beans and potato salad were also a hit. Unfortunately I'm just passing through town or this would certainly be my favorite go to bbq spot! read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Brisket and Pork Rib plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Food The food is great. We love the brisket, ribs and turkey. The beans and collard green are tasty. The drinks are good too. The meats are moist and tender. Service The service is like home. The severs make you feel like family. Atmosphere Like an old school restaurant. Nothing special. Deserts You should come for this. the Red velvet cake is great as well as the the Lemon cake. Just wished they had beef short ribs. read more

Let me just start with the staff was hands down friendly. I walked in everyone greated me they were so sweet. The food was good fresh made to order. I would definitely go back. read more

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Food 4 stars-flavorful, well seasoned, smoked nicely, delicious BBQ sauce. I had a loaded brisket potato. The brisket was tender. The potato was huge and loaded. The toppings were generous. I also had ribs and rib tips. They were equally as good. Cooked to perfection and not overcooked or dry. Customer Service 4 stars- the woman at the register was friendly and welcoming. She made sure my order was correct. She was confident and told me I would be back. She is so RIGHT! Atmosphere 3 stars- looks pretty clean, typical small business nothing fancy. Overall 4 stars- I enjoyed my experience and would go back. I was happy and full. The service was good and quick. My carry out was packed nicely. I had a plastic fork and knife. They gave me napkins, put sauce on the side. I also received sour cream for my potato. This place does a body good! read more

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Chopped brisket sandwich with fries and macaroni then I had the cake bowl on the side. I enjoyed the meal the cake bowl unfortunately didn't get a picture was great I didn't get a picture but it was strawberry definitely good but again just a tad bit sweet. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Me and My Family Love It .... This the first and only spot we think about when we want some BBQ . It's Always Clean and The staff are so kind. read more

Good food...cabbage/catfish/links/Mac and cheese...all good! Peach cobbler is the best! Clean restaurant

Tried this place for the first time today, and I must say it was pretty good. The greens had a hint of spice which was nice although I found myself coughing from the spice at times, I'm a spice weakling lol. The ribs I ate had a nice flavor all by themselves, but I dipped a little in the bbq sauce to try it, and it has a lightly sweetened flavor, very good. The Mac n cheese was ok also. The brisket was good. I would like to try some other things on the menu to give a further review, but so far what I've tried, it was good. read more

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Excellent BBQ and service was great! Highly recommend if you are looking for some good BBQ.

Worst bbq in the southwest... brisket as dry as can be! Ribs tasted like they were cooked 2 weeks ago... sorry dont wast your money...

Really wanted to like this place, given it was highly recommended to us. Everything has an overpowering smokiness to it - the Mac and cheese, the green beans included. It was not very pleasant. The chicken salad was good, but that was about it. All meats (except sausage) were very dry, as if they'd been sitting out for a while. The toast was honestly the best part of my meal. I really like the owner's mission and commitment to give back to the community, but I wouldn't return for the food. read more

Smokey D'z BBQ - Brisket Mac & Cheese Sausage 1/2 pound Smoked Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Duncanville, Texas

Worst BBQ I have ever had. Ordered a 2 meat platter. Ribs and sausage. It had two tiny ribs with little meat and poorly seasoned. BBQ sauce was horrible kinda like seasoned ketchup. Sausage was ok but who can't buy some smoked sausage at grocery store and cook it. read more

It was ok not the best BBQ I've had in Dallas but the waitress was really nice and helpful. The ribs had too much fat on them the pulled pork and somewhat of a good flavor. What was good was the fries and Mac & cheese and the price. read more

I didn't too much care for this place. Rib tips were really dry and too small. Green beans were okay and mac and cheese was terrible. And it's supposed to be their best selling side...I was going to make a TikTok for the place but was not impressed at all. read more

The food looked good and smelled great. Problem is I never got to eat any food. I sat there and watched everyone around me enjoyed their