Awesome food -- exceptionally tasty. The brisket is to die for and love their baked beans.

Food and service 10/10 I highly recommend Smoking Kow BBQ for your catering needs. I hired them for a corporate event for up to 60 pp, and they had hearty vegetarian and vegan options. One of the owners came by to make sure everything was perfect, and that was a nice touch. They were very easy and friendly to work with. The smoked portobello mushrooms, Mac and cheese, and coleslaw were delicious. Honestly, everything was so flavorful. No complaints from any of the guests! read more

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Yum!! So good! Great BBQ - love the burnt tips. Good solid cookout menu, lots of sides.

This is another new truck for our neighborhood so absolutely had to try it. We ordered the brisket and pulled chicken platters - both were tender and delicious and in generous portions - each came with a big potato bread and two sides - nice coleslaw, tasty corn bread, the mac and cheese was a bit overdone. Overall however very pleased with this new addition to the food truck line up. Preordering online is easy, although there are no photos of the food, and they seem to assemble the food together when you show up. Will definitely order again when the truck comes around next time. read more

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If you are looking for huge portions of insane BBQ, go find this truck! I ordered the Special which was South Carolina style pulled pork with 2 sides for $10... I chose mac and cheese and cornbread. I didn't realize it also comes with a roll so I probably should have gotten cole slaw instead but everything was great. You get so much meat! I wound up with like 3 more meals-worth of leftovers. Service is super quick so don't stay too far! read more

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Burnt ends and ribs are delicious. Love whatever sauce they are using. Need to keep more food available as sometimes they run out of things.

Was recommended this place while in the area and it definitely lived up to the reputation given to me as one of the better bbq places in the DC area. I got the burnt ends with sides of Mac n cheese and collard greens. The burnt ends were solid and had a fantastic crust on them, while also being very juicy with not too much fat attached still. The Mac n cheese and collard greens were good too and while I enjoyed their main sauce, it was a little on the sweeter side, which isn't my personal preference, but it was still good. My only grievance was that it was a little pricey for one meat and two sides and didn't include a drink. Other than that, I loved it and will absolutely be passing on my recommendations for it now too. read more

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Really disappointed with my latest order from smoking kow. Small portions for the brisket and pulled pork that were also refrigerator cold and dry. Service here hasn't always been great but the food made up for it. Now they have neither. Doubtful I would return or recommend. read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Brisket and pulled pork platter. - Food Trucks Near Me

I've been to a lot of food trucks in DC but this is one of my favorites. There are different trucks near my office daily but if this one's there my choice is made easier. You can't go wrong with any of the meats. I generally get a combo of brisket and another one on a big pile of mac and cheese. My mouth is watering just writing this review. (Be sure to keep a Tupperware in your desk because you usually get enough for the next day too. I only gave it 4 stars because I eat a lot of BBQ and there is a lot of great BBQ out there . . . . but you can't go wrong stopping here. read more

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This place has changed my life for beans. I absolutely hate kidney beans to the point I take them out of my chili. When I was offered the beans at Smoking cow it was the best beans I had ever had hands down. This is thebonlybplace I will be eating beans when I want them and the way they taste that will be often!!! read more

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Holy smokes! They popped up on the D.C. Food truck list radar near my office so I had to try them. I was hoping for tacos but that's with the black truck; I got the white one. The BBQ here isn't bad. You can choose between brisket, pulled pork, chicken, or sausage. One popular item is the mac n meat where it's whatever meat you choose piled on mac and cheese; anything with mac and cheese will be enhanced obviously. You could put wood chips on mac n cheese and it would still taste great. But I did not order that dish. I opted for the combo meat platter (brisket & sausage) with two sides (mac n cheese, jalapeño grits). The sausage was my favorite. The brisket has good flavor but I don't like brisket being pulled and chopped. The mac and cheese is everything you want it be. I thought I would enjoy the jalapeño grits but I found them to be very runny although that's how grits are I suppose. Taste is still there though. You can use the various sauce options they have. As a Tarheel fan I'll always go for the Carolina sauce; a vinegar based sauce of hot and sweet. The only appropriate way to consume vinegar! Also used their KC sauce which is sweet and thick. Even had a hot sauce and an Asian-type sauce so I'm glad they're representing! I want the black truck next time so I can get the tacos! read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Pulled brisket & sausage with jalapeño grits & mac and cheese. - Food Trucks Near Me

This place is a must. The food knocked our socks off. Burnt ends, smoked turkey, Texas Caviar, mash - all perfection. The pitmaster even came out and asked how things were! They pay their staff a living wage so no tips needed!Owner was so kind, too. A special place, for sure. read more

The waitress answered the phone with unbelievable indifferent tone of voice. The place has moved, but the address on this page directed us to a residential neighborhood, totally wrong address! And when we call back, the line was never available! I called like 5 times... and they charge you in advance! Now I feel like I'm scammed!!! read more

I just had Smoking Kow cater a BBQ party in our back yard and it was fantastic!! The food arrived hot and on time. Everyone loved the ribs and the brisket. The turkey breast has a terrific smoked flavor and the sides (mac and cheese and grits) were delicious. Excellent quality meats and plenty of barbecue sauce is provided. My husband says this rates as the best real smoked barbecue in the Washington DC area. It was the easiest party I have ever thrown with all of the food and accessories taken care of so well! And the prices are extremely reasonable!! read more

The bbq is good. I like the pulled pork and burnt ends. However, I'm super disappointed that they messed up my order, which was supposed to be 1 lb each of pulled pork and burnt ends. What I got was the pulled pork and jalapeños cheese sausages where the latter costs half as much as the burnt ends and not what I had ordered. Unfortunately I didn't notice the error until I was packing the food later in the day to take on a trip that was leaving early the next morning and before the place opens. I didn't check because I've ordered from them many times before and never had an issue. My friends are also going to be super disappointed that they didn't get their burnt ends. UPDATE: Smoking Kow made it right very promptly and refunded me for the part of the order that was wrong. Thanks! read more

I like Smoking Kow a lot. Thanks to my co-worker, I'm now obsessed with combining bbq/meat and mac and cheese, and Smoking Kow not only devotes a section of their menu to this concept but they do it right. My favorite order is the pulled chicken and the mac and cheese. The portions are plentiful, and I like that the chicken is 'plain' so you can customize with your own BBQ sauce. I like a mix of the standard sauce and the spicy sauce. One of my new favorite trucks! read more

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I don't know if I would get this again. I didn't find it all that wonderful and did not think the price and the quality of what you get matched. I opted for the mac and cheese with meat over it, particularly, the pulled pork. My friend got the brisket. We both agree that putting sauce on the meat really does add better flavor than leaving it as it. Everything ranges from $10-12 a plate. read more

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Delicious Q. The pulled pork, brisket, and sausage are wonderful. The sides are great, too.

I judge a BBQ place by its cornbread, you heard me. Sure, the meats have to be good but good cornbread must complement the entree and Smoking Kow's is pretty good. Wish it was slightly more moist with less butter but had perfect sweetness, graininess, and taste. I do prefer kernels inside cornbread but it's fine that they didn't have it. read more

This is barbecue that doesn't disappoint in DC and that's a rare find. They get there by being a bit careful about what they serve--pulled pork, chopped brisket, and sausage. They don't serve any ribs, or sliced meat that is harder to get right. That being said, it's better to stay within reasonable limits and have it be good than to try to push outside what you can do and let people down. I've yet to have good sliced brisket in DC. (I lived in Texas for 3.5 years though, so my standards are high.) The sauces are good and pretty much essential to get the best out of things. The hot sauce is actually hot, but still has some flavor. The chipotle sauce was smokey and not too sweet. Given that the mean they have is already chopped/pulled, you can us stir the sauce in, which is great. It's not Texas barbecue, but it's yummy and with the right expectations, really hits the spot. read more

YAS OMG. Everyone needs to go here, especially mac n cheese lovers. I am now obsessed. I went to Smoking Kow BBQ for the first time today when I saw the white truck stopped in Rosslyn. As soon as I saw the mac n meat option I knew I had to try it. Labeled as their most popular seller, you can get mac n cheese with one to three meats on top (chicken, pork, brisket). I got the pork and was literally transported to heaven right there. First, I'm not much of a snob when it comes to mac n cheese (because it's hard to go wrong, ever) but theirs is absolutely DELICIOUS. They're thicker noodles than the standard Kraft mac n cheese, and the cheese is more of a yellow, creamier cheese sauce with a hint of pepper that adds a nice little kick of extra flavor. Second, the pork. Omg... I'm from way down South so I know my pork, and this stuff was bomb. I hate the word succulent, but succulent and tender it was. Even the crispier pieces weren't overcooked and had really, really great flavors. There are a number of sauces you can add on the side, so definitely try out a couple to see which one you like best. The service was great as well - friendly and quick. Honestly, can't ask for much more. I'll definitely be back. read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Mac n meat (with pork). So, so good. - Food Trucks Near Me

I visited the Smoking Kow White truck today for lunch. First I would like to say I love the truck! The design concept is simple and really conveys the message of what you sell before I even got to the window. The menu was not too big which allowed me to make my selection with ease. Then I got to the window and saw the special and had to reconsider my order. I went with the special. It was about a ton of sweet mustardy pulled pork, a bun and the choice of two sides for 11.00. It was served in a clear plastic container that was divided into three sections. The pulled pork was in the bottom and largest section and literally it was enough for two even three sandwiches. I would not go hungry here. I thought for the price the portion was very...and I mean very generous. Let's talk about flavor for a minute. I enjoy bbq. If you asked my wife she would say I would make it and eat it for every meal if possible, and she is probably right. The flavor of this sweet mustardy pulled pork was nice. The sweetness hits your buds first, followed by the tangyness of the mustard. Just because all of this non-meat flavor is present does not mean the pork flavor is lost. It is there and all three make a nice little dance together in your mouth. This was worth the walk to get to the truck. I was not very crazy about the sides. I chose BBQ baked beans and Mac and Cheese. On first taste, the beans were just ok. They seemed to be a bean medley that came from a can. However, Dylan from Smoking Kow their "beans are completely homemade w a brown sugar, Worcestershire, bbq sauce". The mac and cheese side was weird. I am used to a very creamy cheesy mac and cheese. This was very creamy, but had a weird taste. I thought of it as a hybrid of mac and cheese and macaroni salad. Dylan from Smoking Kow informed me that their Mac and Cheese is "macaroni in a mornay sauce w garlic and jalapeno to flavor - there's no mayo or dressing in it". Either way it was not my thing, but you may like it. All in all, my recommendation is Krazy Kow is worth a visit. The service was very nice and fast. I dont know if they are open to sample before purchase, but I would recommend this for the sides. If they are in your area, pop over to their location and check them out. You can find their location list on their website. read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Today's Special Sweet Mustardy Pulled Pork and 2 Sides. - Food Trucks Near Me

There seems to be a ton of BBQ trucks in DC lately and while I'm huge BBQ fan some of these trucks can be hit or miss. This isn't my favorite BBQ truck but it more than does the job. The brisket sandwich was lean and tender with a good amount of meat though it didn't have a ton of smoky flavor and it came on a tasty bun. Their sauce selection is interesting and if you like heat I recommend the chipotle sauce which gives a little kick. I'll grab lunch here if it's nearby but wouldn't walk across DC just to seek it out. read more

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The Smoking Kow BBQ is a black and white food truck that makes its round in the Arlington/DC area. We were able to catch them in Ballston today, so I was pretty excited! They offer everything made from scratch, ranging from truckmade tortillas, sauces, coleslaw, sides, and smoked meats. You can get 'Mac 'n Meat' (which is your choice of smoked meat(s) over mac n' cheese), tacos, or platters. I was a little disappointed that they were out of the brisket, but I was able to try their pulled pork taco - this was in a slightly-crispy orange-colored tortilla, filled with a nice amount of pulled pork (that was smoked perfectly, with nice little crispy ends), topped with a refreshing amount of coleslaw. They offer 3 different types of sauces - Chipotle, Original, and the Mambo - out of the 3, I believe I preferred the Original, as the Chipotle had too much of a spicy kick to it, and the Mambo was more vinegary. I also tried a side of their mac n' cheese, which had caramelized onions, garlic, and bits of jalapeno - this had a nice kick and it was creamy and cheesy. I definitely would like to come back and try out their brisket or their 'Mac 'n Meat' bowl! :D +pork taco :D +coleslaw +Original sauce +mac n' cheese +Ballston area during weekdays read more

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I love BBQ and am always excited for a new place, especially a food truck. I had the pork tacos with mac and cheese. I really liked the homemade tortillas, which are slightly crisp. The original sauce has a nice tang to it and I added one of the spicy ones as well. The pork was tender, but I definitely need lots of sauce for it (I had skip the cole slaw due to mayo). The mac and cheese was bland. And my food was not hot all, so I was not happy about that. Staff was nice, though not overly friendly. Probably more like 3.5 stars. Hopefully, some of these issues are just growing pains, because the truck is only a week old. read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Pork tacos with mac and cheese (no slaw) - Food Trucks Near Me

Food truck BBQ has always sketched me out a little bit. I'm not a fan of the Rockland's truck or Urban Bumpkin but I'll always give a new truck a shot if I haven't had it before. Super glad I went with Smoking Kow when I did. The smells wafting out of the truck were incredible. I went with the brisket over Mac with ..... A side of the jalapeño Mac. I don't regret it and I expect no judgement. The portions were huge and I didn't eat all of it by far so I got to enjoy it again later. The brisket was tender and smoky, just the way I like it. The Mac and cheese was also very good. The sauce I chose to douse the meal in was i think called Mamba. Nice addition to the food! Can't wait until the food truck comes back through Rosslyn! read more

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Just ok BBQ. Found this truck parked at Ballston and was enticed by the promise of very juicy and fatty brisket piled onto a bed of Mac and cheese. Definitely a good way to get my attention. Sadly it was only ok. The brisket didn't have much flavor and the texture was closer to less then tender pulled pork. The Mac and cheese was pretty good, but that isn't enough of a selling point. It was also over $12 for the dry brisket and Mac and cheese. A puzzlingly substantial amount of money for very mediocre BBQ. read more

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Our office has the pleasure of experiencing the Smoking Kow BBQ Food Truck and it was a five-star feast! The aroma of smoky goodness sets our taste buds into overdrive! Not only was the food outstanding, but the service was top-notch as well. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about their craft especially Diane. It was a lovely experience and very delicious food! read more

First time at Smoking Kow and can't wait until it's back at 13 & I. For some pretty obvious reasons, I tend to be leery of Food Trucks overall. Call me biased or even weak-stomached but maybe it's just that I have more particular, even sophisticated tastes than most and would prefer not to shove any old thing down the hatch. Thankfully, I can do a pretty good job of immediately identifying which ones are legit and which ones I'll stay clear of. Smoking Kow is one of those trucks that is legit: clean and will have a good product. I was right. As my friends would tell you, there are two things that I love when done right: BBQ and tacos. Today, I felt like tacos. Far East Taco was in town and they, among others, can fix up some mean tacos. On the way to the Far East truck, I notice Smoking Cow and my eyes fall upon BBQ tacos. The world stops spinning. My vision focuses. Could this be true. A match made in heaven. BBQ tacos. I ordered one of each: brisket (my favorite), chicken and pork. Each meat was placed on a homemade tortilla with coleslaw to top it off. Simple but great flavor and even better execution. Tacos overall are pretty easy to make but kudos to Smoking Kow for bringing two of my favorites into one mouth-watering combination. read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Three tacos - chicken, brisket and pork - with a side of mac. - Food Trucks Near Me

5 stars for the moist beef brisket alone!!! It's just that good. I have had it from the storefront and the truck... yummy every time! read more

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One word BLAND.. the best thing about my meal was the chipotle bbq sauce. I chose to go here because my coworkers always rave about it but I beg to differ. I got the pulled pork plater with mac n cheese and baked beans. The pulled pork was terrible as well as the sides. The beans were hard because they weren't cooked all they way and the mac tasted like noodles. The service was also terrible. First of all there was no line and the guy acted as if he didn't want to service me yet I still gave them a chance. I asked him 2 questions and instead of answering he pointed rudely.. safe to say I will never support this business again read more

I'm not a BBQ aficionado, but here's my take on this food truck: I ordered the chicken and pork platter and added some North Carolina sauce to the pork. Both meats needed something added, otherwise they lacked in flavor. But particularly the chicken. It was just spicy (and I don't do well with spicy), so I couldn't finish it. It wasn't the most moist of meats either. The pork was better, but only just ok. But the sauce was too vinegary. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. I find it interesting that a reply was posted and only referenced what I said about the sauce. If it's clearly labeled, why feel the need to defend it? I would think the reply would speak to other points that I mentioned, like the overly spicy and drier chicken. Because I have had other BBQ and did not have this problem. But, that's just my opinion. read more

I had their pulled pork sandwich from the food truck today. It was a really good sandwich! Service was also extremely fast, which was nice... a colleague of mine had to wait about ten minutes to get her order from another food truck. My only criticism is they didn't have the best selection of sides. They should offer some green vegetables like collard greens or something similar that fits in with the rest of the menu. The cole slaw was the only vegetable-ish option... the rest were things like mac and cheese, beans and cornbread. That's a lot of proteins and carbs. read more

A three-meat platter is $12 (plus tax), with a martin's potato roll thrown in for 50 cents more. That got me: (1) At least four ounces of smoky, fatty,delicious, brisket (2) About three ounces of a more grilled, less smoked, chicken that stayed reasonably moist while packing flavor and texture; (3) Maybe four ounces of pulled pork, coated in juice and rendered fat. The brisket was the clear winner for me. I really prefer the point cut over the flat, especially when it gets absorb all that smoke flavor, and this really delivered. The chicken was a solid second, while the pork came in a distant but still very respectable third. Even the pork would be good enough to order on its own. (Some of the other reviews mention lean brisket, which is only natural; smoking a whole brisket is the way to go. But if/when I order again, I'll definitely ask if they can give me meat from the point cut.) But that's not all! The platter also comes with two sides out of a choice of three: mac & cheese, cole slaw, and corn bread. I opted for the first two. Most places give you a little cup of stuff for the side. This truck doesn't. I'd say it was at least double, maybe even triple, the amount I was expecting. The cole slaw was . . . eh. I like it creamy, and this one wasn't. But it added some nice crunch and lightness to an otherwise very heavy plate, and the tangy dressing helped to cut through the oil and fat. I added half of it to the bun and most of the pulled pork for a sandwich. The sandwich alone would have made a reasonable light meal, and it was less than half the food I got The cole slaw was extremely creamy , although I found it a little lacking in flavor. To fix that, I'd either mix it with the meat or add one (or more) of the six different sauces they have available. Or do both, which is what I did. In all, the $12 platter probably could have fed two modest appetites, or one me. read more

Really enjoyed my BBQ lunch from the black truck. Got brisket and pulled pork on Mac and cheese. Tried Mumbo (good), regular (good) and Carolina (great) sauces, which did a nice job complementing the well-smoked meats. The Mac and cheese was creamy and had a nice gentle garlic flavor that was perfect with the meat. Looking forward to trying the tacos when this truck returns. read more

Holyyyyyy Kow! My coworkers go absolutely NUTS for this place, always trying to guess when the Smoking Kow truck will show up in Rosslyn. I decided to join them for lunch one day to see what all the hype was about and I was not disappointed. They're famous for their 'Mac n Meat' entree, which seemed to me like something I could split into two meals. It was so good I couldn't stop eating and ended up in a bit of a food coma for the second half of the day! I also found it really helpful that they had listed out the different kinds of BBQ sauce they had and what flavors they bring. As someone who's deathly afraid of spice, it makes me nervous when sauces aren't labeled. By having the different sauces clearly labeled I was able to add a healthy amount of their sweet sauce to my pulled chicken on top of delicious mac n cheese. The food itself was great for the price as well. It comes with a slice of bread which is nice if you decide to mop up the extra cheese and BBQ sauce once you're done eating. And maybe my favorite thing about Smoking Kow is the speed at which they prepare the food...no one wants to be waiting outside a food truck for 15 minutes in the freezing cold and wet Feb DC weather. Smoking Kow got us our food (we were in a group of 5) in less than 5 minutes. My only frustration with Smoking Kow is I would like it if they posted what areas their food truck would be in at the beginning of the week so I could plan out which days I would want to get lunch there. read more

Delicious barbecue! Their sauces are fantastic, especially the Kansas City style. I would not hesitate to come back. I was a little disappointed by their mac & cheese, which I normally wouldn't judge a BBQ joint by, but it seems like a staple at Smoking Cow. Their #1 menu item features mac & cheese, and it was pretty bland compared to their BBQ read more

Our first taste of Smoking Kow BBQ--fantastic. We are your newest fans! The food truck came to our apartment complex tonight. What more can you ask for ... great BBQ right at our front door. We had brisket, pulled pork and chicken, with bbq beans, cornbread and Mac n cheese. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to see your truck again!! read more

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The line was long at lunch today at Farragut Square. I can see why. I got the brisket platter with Mac and cheese and coleslaw as sides. They have about 4 different bbq sauces on the side that you can slather on your bbq. Brisket was moist and he nice big chunks. I like how the coleslaw had a nice tang (I think because they might put some spicy mustard in it). Cost was $11 for the platter read more

Smoking Kow BBQ - Half eaten brisket platter-I was hungry! - Food Trucks Near Me

This food truck is outside of the L' Enfant metro station (Mall entrance) for lunch and I stopped during a visit to the Hirshhorn. I got the 3 meats on Mac N cheese. It was good but not great. The portion was huge (My wife and I shared and did not finish) and a real bargain at $12. I would try some of the other food trucks in the line before returning. read more