Our first time trying Smokin' Moon BBQ & sorry to say it was just okay. Our visit was on a Friday afternoon (2 pm) there was only a couple of tables with customers so it was quiet with ladies soccer on the tv's. We chose a seat & the waitress came over with menus, we asked a couple of questions regarding food/drink (tea, potato salad & brisket chili) items & was told she didn't eat/drink those things so had no opinion/knowledge. Needless to say we ordered a 1/2 lb of both brisket & beef sausage, potato salad & brisket chili & 2 unsweetened iced teas. The brisket was closer to a slow cooker pot roast than smoked brisket. The potato salad I'm pretty was Reser's potato salad from the premade section at Walmart. The brisket chili had burger meat rather than pieces of brisket but it tasted ok. The beef sausage was the best part of the meal but it was just ok. The tea was terrible & tasted old. Our waitress was lacking in customer service granted she was working the bar with maybe 2 people in the area. Will we go back probably not. read more

Smokin’ Moon BBQ & Beer Garden - Beef Sausage, brisket, Brisket Chili & potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Pharr, Texas

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Fun little place, can't wait to come back! I had the pulled pork nachos, absolutely delicious, and I loved their selection of sauces. My husband ended up getting a burger, he said it was really good but we definitely want to try a bbq plate next time. We sat at the bar to grab a few drinks with our lunch. The bartender was super friendly, attentive, quick, and made sure our drinks stayed full. Restaurant was clean and smelled nice, I definitely recommend trying them out! read more

Impressive! Great place, delicious Brisket, tasty BBQ, great location, amazing atmosphere, superb service, they greeted us, managers came out to see if everything was doing good, waitress were nice and attentive, they had the times right, sweet tea was one of the best in town, very clean place, music was wonderful, good volume not too overwhelming, my whole family enjoyed it. They have an outside dining area, it seems dogs are welcomed. They have a bar. read more

This place is awesome. We are here twice in three days. We never do that. We bought some of the BBQ sauce to take home. Highly recommend!

I'm not one for hyperbole, but smokin moon is some fantastic BBQ and worth visiting anytime I'm in the valley. On the outside, it looks like a regular BBQ joint, but I walked in an the staff was very friendly and ready to assist. I ended up getting the family platter since there was a couple of us and it wasn't too bad of a deal. 6 pounds of meat and 5 sides for $99. Let's break it down: -Brisket: tender & Flavorful. Highly recommend -smoked turkey: just ok, didn't really stand out -beef sausage: what a welcome surprise. I'm usually not one for sausage, especially if it's not pork but I was mighty glad I tried this -Dino rib: good, flavorful, but not fall off the bone tender, which is what I prefer with my ribs. -chicken sandwich: deep fried and certified. I could eat this all day Now for the sides: the max n cheese was some of the creamiest I ever had and the brisket mashed potatoes went right on down. This place has a nice atmosphere and a bar in the back with a couple local brews and the bartender I was talking to was pretty knowledgeable. Overall, I have zero complain read more

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First time here! So many amazing food choices to pick from. Staff was so friendly and helpful to make my decision. I had the Cajun chicken sandwich and Blue Envy drink. Lovely place if you haven't been stop looking and do it! read more

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This location is closed for business I was just here two weeks ago for their smoked wings special ! One of my favorite places to eat when I'm in the RGV read more

Food was phenomenal. We enjoyed the brisket so much that we ordered more (5 pounds) the very next day. I have never had any better than at Smokin' Moon. We also did a sample of the wings and decided they were amazing as well. We had excellent service. Our server was friendly and patiently answered all our questions. It was our first time there, but would not be our last. The owner or manager came to check on us to see how we enjoyed our food. This is another kudos for this management. Ambience was inviting. If we had been able to hang out longer, we would have enjoyed the patio/bar area. Maybe next time. If there was a negative, I would ask them to use something else for the paper on my tray. My paper was soaked through to the tray which is not appetizing to me. Perhaps butcher paper or parchment paper would solve the soak. read more

Came over the weekend around 1pm. First time eating here as well. We were told to sit anywhere and that we would be attended to in a few. Our hostess was great. She explained the menu and took our orders. I had the brisket tacos on flour tortillas. The tortillas did not have a "home made" taste but where good nonetheless. I liked the queso fresco as well on my tacos. Tried my tacos with the pico de gallo and it was just right. They were served with a green salsa that I didn't try since I'm not into hot or spicy. Also had the brisket nachos. The portion was huge. Three of us couldn't finish them. They as well were good. Overall, the place was clean and relaxed. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty. Great option for bbq when in the area. read more

The owner and GM Javier came over and chatted with me. Told them they have something special here. The baby backs 5/5. Brisket lean 4.5/5.0. Sausage 5/5. Turkey 4/5. Tater salad 5/5. Slaw 4/5. Mac n cheese 5/5. Corn 6/5. Sauces spicy 5/5. Sweet 4/5. Everything was amazing including customer service. I will definitely be back! Support local businesses!!! read more

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Great place for beer, with local beers offered, and food! Went with my sister and cousin for a couple of beers and a baked potato smothered in b-b-q! We shared some delicious nachos and had left overs because it's a lot of beef! read more

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Place is clean. Employees friendly. Over $100 dollars for mediocre bbq and sides. Mac was dry. Chicken was dry. Sausage was bland. Ribs did not fall off the bone and had a very sticky glaze to them. BBQ sauce was good, they have spicy bland regular. Brisket was average. Potato salad was great! Glad we gave it a try but won't be back. read more

If you like smoked brisket or ribs with delicious sauce plus a cold coke or craft beer, this place is a must stop. We also had the smoked potato-- could not tell it was smoked but I loved the real butter and cheddar cheese. We enjoyed eating outside -- it was the perfect after church lunch stop. Probably need to go early to avoid a rush -- we went about 11:30 am and it was perfect read more

I have always loved Smokin Moon & have been going here for years, but yesterday I was craving the classic Brisket Sandwhich. I go to order & everyone is very friendly but didn't have a lot of options the things I wanted specifically with 3 hours left until close on a Saturday night. for my side I wanted fries which they didn't have, they didn't have that last time either, they didn't have Spanish rice, they didn't have the famous bread they use on their sandwiches which differentiates them from other popular BBQ places, & no Splenda for my unsweetened tea. I was overall dissatisfied & I know it has a lot more potential to be better & more prepared especially since I go looking forward to enjoy something I once always used to get. read more

I am a huge fan of brisket and this restaurant has some of the best brisket I have ever eaten. It is tender, moist and has excellent flavor. The sides are very good also, especially the baked beans. If you are looking for a chill place to enjoy a really good barbecue feast - this is the place to go in McAllen. read more

Tried the brunch and it was delicious! Order the chicken and waffles and the brisket omelette. Everything was just so good. We sat on the bar side and the service was a little slow, kinda surprised since we got there right at 11:30 and there were very little people at that time, but the waitress and bartender were very nice. I ordered a carajillo and it was okay. Glad they enclosed the bar side, very clean and loved the look... Austin vibes for sure. Will definitely be coming back to try more of the brunch menu! read more

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Food was delicious, service was quick and easy and restaurant was clean. Only negative was the bar area music was loud and had vulgar lyrics (door remained open between bar and restaurant due to employees and customers going back and forth. read more

Great food! Prices are okay and the Mac n cheese is delicious! Best brisket in McAllen for sure! read more

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Truly enjoyed this restaurant. My mom had the brisket tacos and ate all her food. I had the brisket plate and couldn't finish all my meat. Coleslaw was some of the best ever. We got a side of brisket to go, added it to the meat I wasn't able to finish and we had dinner the next night. Don't miss this place read more

BBQ was average at best. Ordered a Sloppy Jude which was supposed to come with brisket, pulled pork, and sausage. Didn't realize until after the fact that they forgot the brisket so I can't really review the sandwich. Sides are super small too. Most annoying is the 3.99% fee on credit card purchases. Really?! I never carry cash anymore. Haven't for years. What is this, the 1990's? My return is doubtful. read more

The best BBQ I have had in the valley! Great service, pet friendly, and a really nice area to hang out. They even have lots of TVs for watching sports or specific events. I had their sloppy Jude sandwich which tasted amazing, the meat was great and the bread was a perfect complement to the brisket and the pulled pork. The staff was extremely helpful and even recommend us drinks for lunch. The drink menu and food menu are packed with lots of things and made it difficult to choose what to order. We will definitely be returning to try more food and drinks on the menu. read more

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I love BBQ. Most of my favorite locals, though, aren't close to where I live. I hoped this would be a new place close to me, but it didn't meet my expectations. The place looked empty with lots of parking space available. This was in a Sunday afternoon. Inside, the restaurant does give you a ranch feel, with wooden tables and decor, but also with modern amenities, such as flat screen TVs and air conditioning. There is an outdoor seating area for those who want to enjoy the outdoors patio. I didn't see it too well, but it looked like a good place to spend with friends. The food is where I was disappointed. I like ordering baked potatoes with brisket. My baked potato was wrapped in foil, which made it difficult to eat the skin, something I love about potatoes. The cheese felt too thick and was overwhelming. The brisket was too salty. The potato itself felt mushy and wasn't chunky, the way you expect a potato to feel. The only good thing was the sausage. For now, it's an average place but not my primary choice to BBQ close to me. I may go a second time to try the ribs and make my final conclusion. read more

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I am sitting at the drive thru as we speak typing this. I have been here for 22 minutes without anyone coming to the window. I have pressed the button 2x. After the 10 min mark I called and some girl answered and I politely stated that I'm in the drive thru and maybe the button does not work so I'm calling just to let them know. She says someone will be with me shortly. Well 30 min later and no one. Is this the type of service that is given here? Is it to much to ask for for someone to come to the window and say we will be rite with you. Very unacceptable for a place of business. I do not recommend this place. then the so called manager has the aud to hang up on me. Trash. read more

Great place to stop by and get a meal, my cousin and I stopped for some nachos and pulled pork sandwich I enjoyed a mangonada with my meal 10/10 would recommend! Service is as great as well very fast and helpful in deciding what to get read more

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Smokin moon in PHARR is a good place for great and consistent bbq. I've had many things on the menu and nothing has disappointed. From the Dino ribs to the tacos there is an option for everyone. The staff have always been friendly and courteous with great service. The ambiance is also good from family events to hangouts to date nights. Highly suggest this location. And to put this here since the McAllen location doesn't have a yelp yet. If you have to choose between the two go to the original location. The location off of tenth street tastes different. The brisket chili is bland and the Mac and cheese are a lower quality compared to the Pharr location and the brisket is pretty much all fat. Also they have poor order management where they will bring one persons food out way earlier than someone else's. Have it two chances and that was too much. If they had a yelp id leave this here but I'm sure they are run by the same owner. read more

Amazing!! The place was packed and I know why! Hands down some of the best brisket, and the jalapeño poppers. I could have skipped the cinnamoon, but everything was perfect! Also, the gentleman working the floor and beverage area was a real gem. read more

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Food is 10/10. Service was fun! Cool indoor and outdoor dining!! Cool little place for some bbq !! read more

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Ambiance on a Saturday night with the live band was so much fun. We went to dinner and had BBQ inside which the food is pretty tasty. We headed over to the patio after di to get a drink and listed to the band playing and it turns out to be such a fun ambience. Definitely will be going back. read more

A group met their for dinner! We sat outside on a beautiful night in February. I'm not a BBQ fan but I did enjoy their food. But, the peach cobbler is a MUST!!!!!! I'm a snob when it comes to food especially desserts and this was extremely yummy! Service was amazing and we definitely enjoyed our first visit. We'll be back! read more

Excellent service, delicious food. Come on Friday or Saturday for the Moon Candy (burnt ends). Can't beat it.

Great place and lovely atmosphere. The food was both delicious and abundant, while the prices were perfect for any budget. This is the go to place for anyone looking for authentic Texas BBQ. Pro tip: order the coleslaw. read more

Smokin’ Moon BBQ & Beer Garden - Barbeque Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Great place to chill! I had ten fajitas and they were very tender and tasty. Would come back to try other things on their menu.

This is my first time here I will enumerate: Restaurant is clean Ambience is good The lean brisket while lean they left quite a bit of fat on top I paid for fat Half lean / half fatty See pics before and after Not right too pay too much for brisket when half of it you cannot eat The price for the brisket - too expensive The taste of brisket -a little too mediciney-- it is the certain herb -- that some barbecue places put Not found at Rudy 's barbecue and may be a little at barbecuties The sweet sauce was too sweet for my taste The spicy sauce was ok The iced tea was good One other thing While you have the opportunity to eat outside,there is a significant echo in the restaurant I'm not coming back. If you enjoy noise -- it 's. Amazing read more

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I just had the best brisket and mangonada that literally melted in my mouth! And it was served by the sweetest waitress Mireya! read more

Smokin’ Moon BBQ & Beer Garden - Mangonada - Barbeque Near Me - Pharr, Texas

Perfect spot to enjoy great Smoked BBQ, Drinks and wonderful atmosphere. One of the best tasting smoked brisket & Dino Ribs in the RGV. Hands down. Of course they smoke their beautiful brisket in the beauty Post Oak Fire wood. Outstanding customer service. Pulling that white glove customer satisfaction. They also have your regular Barbacoa and Jalapeño Sausage. Special thanks to McKenzie our brunch mixologist. She definitely whipped out some amazing drinks. Michelada in Jarritos, Paloma's Treasure, Strawberry Jalapeño Mule and many more. She really made our family time superb. Thanks guys. Hope to see you soon in Texas Monthly BBQ Top Joints for 2021 #BBQ #SmokeBBQ #RGV #SmokinMoon #Drinks #Brunch #Texas #PharrTX #Barbecue #Brisket #DinoRibs #Smoke #Meats #Food #Foodporn read more

Highly recommend this place Baby back ribs and brisket was soft and juicy and the beer cold read more

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Staff and service are ok. Food and restaurant ambiance are good. I got the moist brisket and mac n cheese and both were pretty good. Brisket was tender and flavorful, but the bark and smokeyness could use some work. Would visit again. read more

This review is in reference to my dining experience on 2/26/2021. I have been a regular customer of this restaurant since it opened several years ago. In that time I have enjoyed the excellent BBQ and sides that this business excels at making. However, after my most recent visit I am seriously questioning whether or not I should return. To begin, the food was excellent. If this establishment were solely graded upon that I would gladly rate it with 5 stars. However, the service I received was abysmal and I completely stand behind my two star rating because of how poorly I was treated as a customer. As soon as we ordered our hostess was rude and confrontational because we simply asked her to repeat herself since she was wearing a mask. This is not unforgivable, sometimes people have bad days and things can be misinterpreted. However, her following actions were explicitly clear. As she was getting our orders ready she noticed that the cook had prepared two pulled pork sandwiches and not one pulled pork and one sloppy Jude as we had ordered. Despite that, the chef gave her a head nod and basically told her to try and pull a fast one on us. Now, the difference in price between the two sandwiches is four dollars so I am not too upset about what the financial loss would have been. I am upset that they had the audacity to do this three feet in front of me. I immediately had them correct this mistake but, they followed up this atrocious behavior with more sketchy actions. Upon paying my bill I did not leave a tip since they aren't servers and I wasn't impressed with their attempted BBQ magic show. However, the hostess attempted to get both receipts from me in an effort I can only assume was so that she could forge a tip for herself. I can't prove this second claim but, if you were there at the time I was it would be unmistakable. When there is smoke, there is fire. The management needs to get this sorted out because I would gladly amend my review and remain a loyal customer. But, if I can't even feel secure ordering or paying for my food here why would I return? read more

Omg! Grilled cheese brisket sandwich with jalapeño jam is a natural valley dish! This is The place for Brisket. Great ambiance with a pet friendly outdoors area. I went there to watch the storm come in to town. read more

The BBQ brisket was very good, but pricey. I was surprised that it was elf serve. You go thru the line to order, then they call your number at the pick up window. There is a table for sauces, etc and you have to get your own drinks. The place is al hard surfaces and noisy, so that is a minus for me, allong with paying high prices for a self serve experience. Not someplace I will go again. read more