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Smokey Mo

4.4 (751 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Brisket
Anna H.

Excellent barbecue, the brisket was MOIST! Loved the sides and coleslaw as well as the big squares of cornbread. Service was very friendly. The only downside is there's not a lot of shaded seating if you want to eat outside. My brother got the ribs and ate the whole slab. It was a great lunch. Also they have Coke Zero which is a huge plus to me. Big enough parking lot too.

Nelson H.

What a smoky bbq that pork ribs were so amazing tenderness, tasty n delicious!!! The meats pork were cooking right on with yummy barbecue sauce on top!! A side dish of potatoes salad plus soda drinks that it was perfect lunch on the weekend!! Service was counter top n they served customers well communication and efficient!! They have the seating inside ice chilling with air conditioning if we get hot even in the winter time!!! Plus outside seating with a rooftop ... it's warm n sunny in the winter time too!!

Corn Bread
Natalie S.

We've been looking for a local BBQ spot and this was a great find! The signature bbq sauce tastes like it maybe has curry in it? But overall a great Kansas City bbq. The seating is limited inside so much better as a to go option, the service was quick though! We tried the burnt ends and rib tips, both cooked to perfection. The side of potato salad was also a hefty portion. The only miss was the Mac n cheese, it looked and tasted like something from the grocery store refrigerated section.

Deb P.

This is a business which was a real pleasure to support. We were fortunate to have eaten here. Kansas City BBQ. Mild, not salty, fall off the bone tender. Brisket literally melted in the mouth. Ribs were perfectly done and soft/delectable. My chicken was thoroughly cooked and not greasy nor dry. Sides: Exceptional collard greens. Not salty. Perfect! Beans: NOT SWEET thank God! Perfect! Coleslaw: lightly dressed the way it should be! This business deserves all the love and praise. FIVE GLOWING STARS! Best wishes, Deborah and Gary from Toronto, Canada.

Chris K.

This is definitely a hole in the wall, but that can lead to some surprises. We got a combo plate and a sandwich. The sandwich was good, but they had just one sauce which was too tomato forward. The brisket on the sandwich was good, but the platter's brisket was a good portion of fat. The turkey tasted like deli turkey with no smoke ring. The mac was good, a little watery. The potato salad was good. The cornbread would've been great if they used honey instead of syrup. The price wasn't hole in the wall prices. I'm glad I tried it out, but probably won't go again.

Rib tips
Steven G.

Small building surrounded by a delicate aroma of smoking meats, and it smells delicious!! Small parking lot gets full when busy. Ambiance/Cleanliness-A KC, MO kinda vibe. Very clean. Indoor seating, cozy tables. 4 stars. Service-Warm and welcoming...efficient. 4 stars. Food. Have had dry rub wings, rib tips and brisket. The brisket was above average, but meats come sauced unless requested otherwise, so I couldnt check bark. Wings are up there with the best, smokey and flavorful. Rib tips also excellent. Sauce is thick with horseradish and celery seed. 4 stars

Nancy F.

Went in person on a weeknight and ordered to go. Service was ok, not friendly but not rude. We ordered the 3 meats 3 sides combo with pulled pork, ribs, and brisket and for the sides, fries, mac and cheese, and potato salad. The meats were tender but needed more sauce. The fries were awful, almost burned and some fries were hard and some soggy and very greasy. we had to throw those away. The Mac and cheese and potato salad were good. There is seating inside and out.

Mac, potato salad, brisket and pulled pork.
Jazmine M.

Walked in and was immediately greeted with a bit of an off-putting vibe from the lady behind the counter--definitely got the side-eye--but I chose not to take it personally and kept an open mind. We ordered the 2 meat, 2 side plate. Originally wanted the tri tip and brisket, but they were out of tri tip, so we switched to pulled pork. The portion size was ehhh As for the food: the pulled pork was absolutely perfect--tender, flavorful, and exactly what you'd hope for. The potato salad was also a standout--creamy, well-seasoned, and delicious. Unfortunately, the brisket was mostly fat, which was a letdown. The mac and cheese had a unique sweet flavor, but it didn't really hit the mark for us in terms of cheesiness--it's a little hard to describe, but it just felt like something was missing. All in all, this is just my personal take.

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Bob N.

The one thing I don't like about barbecue places is coming out smelling like I've just been smoked myself. That being said, I truly do appreciate this place because it's a simple menu and the prices were not too bad. The lady at the front was very friendly and I appreciated her promptness and getting my order ready so the service was excellent with that regards. They also told me originally that they ran out of chicken, but they didn't and made my order happen. I like the outdoor seating and the inside seating was not too shabby. But I would prefer sitting outside, especially if you can tolerate the shaded area and not coming out like smoke. The barbecue was pretty good and I just wish there was more sauce smothered all over my chicken. I'm a saucy type of guy if you're in the neck of the woods for this place, then please stop by.

Dean B.

Order at the counter then cop a squat. Limited seating inside but a big patio outside with a hog trough for washing the BBQ sauce off 'yer mitts. They have one sauce and it had good flavor with some nice heat. Pulled pork, Brisket, and Ribs all average. Beans and slaw were fine and dandy. The greens and the mac and cheese stole the show, along with the smoked turkey. Passable BBQ joint for a school night but nothing to write home about, which is okay since my Momma ain't waiting for a letter anyhow.

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7 years ago

This BBQ is legit! Tucson has never tasted BBQ this good. The brisket and tri tip are fabulous. Don't forget the sweet potato pie.

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4 years ago

Great food, amazing selection extremely friendly staff. Brisket is a must and cobbler outstanding

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6 years ago

Outstanding food and super friendly staff, i found my new favorite spot

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5 years ago

Corn bread. BUSSIN. Mac n'Cheese unreal. Highly recommend the smoked brisket and pork are the best in Tucson.

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4 years ago

Meat Brisket sliced taken home The brisket sandwich wasn't worth the price . Small place but they do a good job

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4 years ago

Not good at all. I would not eat here again. Food was not good at all folks. Don't waste your money.

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5 years ago

Okay... Their ribs taste too woodsy. Too mesquity? The wood was smoking too much when they put the ribs in. Means carcinogens.

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6 years ago

Smoking now has some of the best barbecue in Tucson if you're looking to take your family somewhere good to eat this is the place to go

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Holy Smokin's Butts is a fantastic BBQ place I found, based on a Yelp reviews. My fellow Yelpers…read moredid not let us down! I loved this place and frankly, although great Mexican food in Tucson is a given, I didn't know they had good barbeque too. They had all my favorites, so my wife and I decided to split the The Big "Q" Platter for $38. This included Brisket, Pulled Pork, Tri-tip, Sausage, Turkey, two St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, and 4 slices of toast with our choice of two eight-ounce sides (we chose the baked beans and coleslaw. My favorites were the Ribs, Brisket, Tri-tip, and baked beans. The turky was solid and smokey. I'm not really a fan of sausage, but my wife enjoyed these. I loved that you could really taste the smokey taste and that everything was fresh, juicy, and tender. The baked beans were the kind of love, with pieces of pork throughout the mixture. Because we split this platter (with leftovers), it was quite a good deal. When the bill came, the waitress listed a bunch of things that qualified for an extra discount, so we scored an additional 10% off for being seniors. If I lived in Tucson, this place would be on my regular restaurant rotation, which is high praise indeed!

We used to love this barbecue spot, but the service has become absolutely terrible. The posted…read moreclosing time is 8:00 PM, and while I understand it is posted that the dining room closes at 7:40 PM, it is not so serious that you should immediately turn away a family walking in right at that exact minute. Rejecting my wife and two kids and willfully losing out on revenue twenty minutes before the restaurant actually closes is completely unacceptable. I hope management starts paying closer attention to how their staff treats incoming patrons. Your food might be good, but you are not that special. Show some respect to your customers. We will never be coming back.

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My friend, came into town from Cochise County and wanted to go to listen to jazz at Brother John's…read moresince it was Sunday afternoon. This restaurant has jazz every Sunday afternoon from 2-5p.m. Absolutely incredible musicians and singer! The crowd was festively dressed and happy and truly enjoying this music. We got shareable appetizers, the burnt end nachos with brisket and fried buffalo cauliflower florets with ranch dressing. Both delicious!! I had the Old Forester 1920 whiskey- 1 Oz and that was plenty! The bartender served us water as well as we had sat up at bar. The was professional and quite efficient. Before we left, I asked bartender what I could get to bring home for my dog- thinking he would laugh at me, but he told me he does same for his dog and that he eats better than him. We laughed when I said "same!" He suggested the tacos and would separate out the pulled pork from the onions, cotija cheese and jalapeños- and did! Kai loved that I brought her home "tacos!"Thank you for a great afternoon, Brother John's!!

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From the Smoker - Family Style: Short Rib, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Pickled Onion & Jalapeño, Texas Toast.
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