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    Smokey Mo's BBQ - Leander

    3.1 (160 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mo's BBQ Salad
    Aj J.

    More on the budget side of bbq you have Smokey Mo's and it is pretty good. My go-tos consist of their bbq salads or their spuds. While their sandwiches are on the smaller side they are still tasty. I'm not too keen on any of their sides though. They could really use a better (meaning baked) mac and cheese with a good crust on it. Their smoked turkey is very good and I don't really eat much brisket anymore but theirs is good also. The service is always friendly and quick. Always a great quick salad for me!

    Brandon S.

    I always love to go to the Smokey Mo's. I crave BBQ constantly and the Smokey Mo's offers great food, service, and the food is relatively affordable considering how much it costs to eat out these days. I love their sausage. It's mouth-wateringly tender, flavorful and it also comes in jalapeño if your palette favors the spicy. It also pairs quite well with their BBQ sauce which is a nice blend of sweet and smokey. I really dig their potato salad which is nice and moist. It scoops like ice cream and is tasty like a scoop of ice cream. Potato salad should never be dry. I'm also rather fond of the macaroni and cheese. My wife says they add a little bit of citric acid to it. It's how they make it so creamy. It is O so creamy. PRAISE CHEESUS! The employees are both courteous and professional. They cut off the blackened portion of my moist brisket at my request to make it easier to chew and digest. Class act! They have bread, pickles and onions out on the floor so you can make your own BBQ sandwich. And I suggest you do. Praise Cheesus!

    3 Meat Plate with brisket, sausage, chicken, mac and cheese, and creamed corn
    Katherine M.

    If you are craving BBQ, and your go-to pit has already sold out for the evening, Smokey Mo's stands as a reliable alternative. This establishment dishes out all the classic BBQ staples, each seasoned and cooked in the traditional manner you'd expect. I always try the brisket and sausage, which were good but a bit dry. The highlight was their smoked chicken, which was succulent and infused with a rich, smoky essence. The side dishes--creamy mac and cheese, luscious creamed corn, and hearty bacon ranch potatoes--were all seasoned to perfection and quite satisfying, though it was evident that they had been reheated rather than prepared fresh. The 'sloppy mo' was a let down. It was cold, small in portion, and just looked unappetizing. Overall, Smokey Mo's is a basic fast-food BBQ joint, from its unremarkable decor to its approach to food preparation. Despite these drawbacks, the flavors generally hit the spot, making it a decent option for those sudden BBQ cravings.

    Brisket

    Ordered pick up from here. Sides and turkey were decent. Service was friendly. But my lord this brisket was drier than the Sahara desert. Can't have that in Texas

    Chopped sandwich w side of beans....or a tablespoon of beans rather
    Sasha R.

    Well you can definitely tell there is different ownership here. This Smokey Mo's has gone down hill for sure. We purchased 3 meals- chopped sandwich w side of beans, 2 meat combo, a brisket plate, and choc cake slice...$65.00. Holy wow! That side of beans you see in the pic is half the size the sides used to be. The brisket was dry, the beans had no flavor, and the sides are the size of a sample cup from Costco. So while the food has gone downhill, those prices have surely found the uphill.

    Breakfast bowl

    This is the first time I've ever left a negative review. I am so disappointed with the food I just received. I ordered the breakfast bowl and paid extra for brisket and potatoes. There was a tiny sliver of brisket and I counted 8 tiny diced potatoes that look stale. I also received a sweet tea with no ice. Thanks for the room temperature sweet tea and this really unappetizing breakfast bowl.

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    Excellent service and food. There is another store closer to my house but this store excels!

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    Had great service from the crew that worked on 8/24 around 545! Did great getting my meal prepared in a timely manner! Great crew

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    Excellent customer service and super cool people working there! The food is awesome too!:) Definitely recommend stopping by there:)

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    Great BBQ food they even has baked potatoes!! Nice people to serve you, support them with your BBQ needs

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    10 years ago

    I enjoy their breakfast tacos. their brisket and sausage are good also. for a chain bbq restaurant it's better than most

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    Excellent BBQ for the price. In an area that has no shortage of BBQ, this place wins me over with excellent service and above average food.

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