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    Smoky Buns

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    This is was my plate, Pueblo cheese sausage, pork belly, and potato salad with pork belly fried rice on the side.
    LaVonne S.

    Our family checked this place out today, which is down the street from us. With their unique hours of operation we had to pick today to go. The good news - most of the meats are fantastic, brisket is juicy and burnt in the right places, turkey is moist, the two kinds of sausage is tasty (spicy one is not too hot), the pork belly melts in your mouth. The sides - pork belly fried rice was amazing! The macaroni salad was unique. The potato salad was just okay, I felt like it was missing a kick or a spice. The bad - the chicken was undercooked and bloody. I was shocked because the skin on outside was well cooked. We could've used more BBQ sauce and it would've been nice to have some bread.

    Are the hours and days open only Friday and Saturday? I've been trying to try yall out. Heard great things, but it's showing yall are barely open??

    Jalapeño sausage, turkey, ribs and brisket.

    This bbq was so juicy and delicious! The owner was the nicest & wrote us a note when we told him it was our anniversary dinner. It's a little hideout food truck that we recommend! We'll be back!

    Adam H.

    Ooh wee this place is something else. Jesse cooks up an awesome Brisket, ribs, sausage. This is my third time going. Living 1/2 a mile away helps. Show up early because he does sell out quick. Offers free beer that's a plus if you have to wait in line. He is killing the BBQ game right now.

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    Thanks for taking the time to give us a review!

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    Thanks so much for the review! Glad you enjoyed our bbq!

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    Thanks for giving us a shot and for leaving us a review!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing brisket, sausages were killer and the sauces were incredible. Will definitely come back next time I am in the area

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    1 year ago

    Amazing Food! Best barbecue in Round Rock! Ribs fall off the bone, brisket is on point and specialty sausage and sides are worth the trip'

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    Thank you Ed!

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    1 year ago

    5 star service and the food was excellent!! Very kind and courteous and very efficient!

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    Thank you so much for the review!

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    2 years ago

    Great brisket and sausage! Super moist brisket! Everything was really good and fresh. Solid bbq truck

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    I only have pictures from our first visit, but the second time around I got the fried pork belly fried rice as my side to go with the pork ribs.

    $15 BBQ Pork Belly Sandwich

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