Just down from the Dallas Arboretum is Smoky Rose, a delicious Tex-Mex spot that feels quaint and lively at the same time. Parking is easy to find out front and the interior is a noise mix of modern and classic western themes. They have both indoor and outdoor options, helping accommodate us with our dog on a cold day out. The menu is diverse and full of many food and drink options so there's sure to be something for everyone, even those who aren't the biggest fans of Tex-Mex. We ordered the Smoky Rose cheeseburger and shrimp tacos. The cheeseburger was good, pretty par for the course as burgers go (which isn't a bad thing). The shrimp tacos though, were amazing. The tacos did get a bit messy as we ate them since they were really piled on with ingredients, but some would call that a good thing. The beans they came with were good as well. While we didn't order drinks we had a friend mention that his drink was pretty strong so that's something to note if you come here looking for some. Everyone at our table seemed to really enjoy their food and everyone was happy by the time they got up to head out. It was a great meal and we're glad we stopped by for a bite. read more

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The food was amazing. The brisket strip was a little on the dry side but overall the meat was tasty and the loaded baked potato was mouth watering. The server was amazing and super sweet. The atmosphere was super fun and the place is huge! read more

Smoky Rose - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Foodie Alert! I recently got a chance to visit Smokey Rose a cute Rustic-chic Tex-Mex restaurant. We were greeted with a warm smile from the hostess and sat on the patio (today was the perfect fall weather!). Our server was so sweet and she made what she thought was great recommendations for us to eat. We started with appetizers: Pork Belly Burnt Ends and the Happy Hour (HH) Brisket Queso. The burnt ends were OK; they might have been a little too burnt, but I will say the sweet glaze sauce on top made them pretty good. However, I want to emphasize HH because the portion size was very small. It was served in a tiny cup, but still, it was pretty good. Now for our entree we got The Pitmaster, wich is a Texas twist "Philly cheese" sandwich with brisket. To be honest it was just ok. The meat was very dry. I was expecting the meat to have more flavor and more juice. My friend's Mom got the brisket sliders and she said they were ok. And for dessert, we tried the peach cobbler, and let me tell you, it was an epic fail. I think we were expecting the traditional peach cobbler with all the juices flowing everywhere, but it was quite the opposite, and because of that, we had to send it back. Overall I would say the food was a 3/5 and the service 5/5. But if you're in the area I say check them out, you may have a different experience with the food! read more

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Very good Mexican food and BBQ at a reasonable price in an enjoyable setting. The service was responsive, friendly and knowledgeable.

Disappointed in delivery order. I admit it's been a while (a year?) since I've had their food. I ordered 2 lbs of lean brisket and large (NOT) coleslaw. With fees and food it was over $100. For $9 I received two cups of slaw. There was the correct amount of meat but it was anything but lean. Every piece came with trailing strings of fat. I selected from one of their suggested delivery times. It was delivered 45 minutes early and left blocking my door in the full sun. This is Dallas, it's over 90 degrees here. I'm not eating mayonnaise based coleslaw that's been sitting in the sun for 45 minutes. $9 wasted with that. There are better places to buy great BBQ - Strouderosa and Heim's come to mind. I might eat dine in with them where I can see the food beforehand but never again delivery. read more

I've been here before and it was good. We recently went yesterday and the food was disappointing. Everything including the breakfast potatoes and ketchup was overly sweet. The brisket was poor quality and had very little taste. The outdoor seating was overrun by small children running around unsupervised. Would not recommend. read more

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Smoky Rose is such a cute and lively spot... and spacious. They had two events going on, on top of an already larger crowd and it didn't seem too busy. Our waiter was fairly new, which he warned us about ahead of time so we knew how to set our expectations. He was very friendly and seemed to try his best to ensure we had a great experience. Food: I ordered the Smoked Chicken Flautas and the Chicken Wings (Dry Rub). The dry rub wings were 10/10; highly recommended. The flautas had do much potential. For starters, I'm pretty sure they used flour tortillas (gasp) and the chicken itself didn't have much taste to it. However, the dressings on top were flavorful and they stuffed the flautas a great deal so it was a good bang for your buck. read more

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Great ambience and nice big place, perfect for casual dining with friends. Food is hit or miss depending on what you get. Burnt ends are great, love the queso, chicken caesar wrap was a rip off for $16. Drinks are well priced, but almost every time I get a frozen drink, it's half melted. I've literally watched our drinks sit at the bar counter for 10 minutes before the wait staff brought it to us. We come regularly for the vibe and it's local, but they recently changed their menu - increased the prices and took away some items. Not sure if we will be coming as often anymore. Overall, it is a solid place to catch up with friends but has a few things to work on. read more

I've had the pork belly burnt ends before. They were amazing and I think they get better the longer they sit in the fridge. I have craved them for two weeks. I normally don't 'finish my plate' and can get three meals out of one. I added the steak fajitas as a Saturday night dinner treat, and then would enjoy the rest through my work week. The vegetables are wonderful and I highly recommend a forkful of onion, pepper, sour cream, and potato. The meat, however is just not hitting it out of the ball park. The biggest disappointment was getting half-cooked translucent flour tortillas. They're gummy and I can't imagine this is what the owners intended. Barf. Again: fajita veggies: potatoes, bell peppers, onions- chef's kiss. The steak and tortillas, someone's abuela just rolled over in her grave. read more

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Ambiance very NICE! Beautifully decorated for the holidays. 5 STARS Drinks- My cocktail was delish! 4 STARS Service was decent. Food came out hot and fast. Presentation was good. 3 STARS Food was just ok. It was very bland and just about everything needed seasoning. A little salt and pepper goes a long way! I chose the two meat combo with ribs and chicken. The BBQ sauce was AMAZING. The meat lacked flavor. The ribs were grilled nicely, but didn't taste like anything. The coleslaw was delicious. It was my favorite thing and it was a side. It was full of flavor. The collard greens were blah. 2 STARS Overall decent experience. I was glad to try it once since I have driven by it on several occasions. Valet parking is free, but mandatory. I didn't like that there was no self parking at lunch and it wasn't super crowded. read more

Smoky Rose - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is definitely a great spot for happy hour! They offer a solid selection of appetizers for just $7, along with their signature cocktails at the same price--a deal that's hard to beat. I went with the Blackberry Smash, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly balanced--not too tart, not too sweet--and with just the right kick. I also tried the wings and highly recommend the dry rub; the flavor was spot on. If you're looking for a go-to happy hour spot, this place is worth checking out! read more

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Delicious food that is always a welcome place to go after the Dallas Arboretum. Today we ate outside, which is not table service but to order at the bar and then they give you a number and deliver the food to you. Food was prepared very quickly and delicious as always. Service is very pleasant and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. read more

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Nope! Server was obnoxious, unknowledgeable, did not bring water, or thank. Tip is 20 % or more if seated with a group of 8+. I joined friends later but paid my own bill - yet still had to pay 20-25% tip! Called to question - front mgr Devon was rude, unhelpful, & hung up! Tons of kids run outside, like romper room! Bad server, rude mgr, blah food, over priced, control how much tip you owe. Valet is mandatory. Not worth it. read more

good luck finding parking! the parking lot connected to the restaurant requires valet. the surrounding neighborhood doesn't allow street parking. unless you want to valet i suggest you uber. read more

My buddy ordered the meat board for 4 people to share. This comes with a selection you can vary. We got brisket, turkey, pulled pork, and two kinds of sausage. The meats were delicious, but the sausages did not measure up to the other proteins. A side of beans and fried okra complimented the BBQ. Friendly staff and good service. Indoor and outdoor seating with heat lamps. I've been a few times and will continue to return. Well done. read more

Alejandro was amazing! We had a group and he took great care of us. The restaurant is gorgeous and food is great but Alejandro was the star! read more

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This place is the best! Never disappoints. The vibes on the patio are always great with live music, great food, and great service. read more

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We came here for a large group dinner on a Monday evening in late June. Sports team bonding dinner during our tournament. Very pretty and expansive indoor dining room and outdoor patio area. We took team photos of our girls, all dolled up out on the patio area. Our server was on top of everything. The drinks were good. We started with brisket queso which was yummy. We ordered a full size meat platter and several dishes to share amongst our large group. Everyone was very happy with the barbecued meats, fajitas, and tacos. My shrimp tacos were delicious. Great food and great service! I would definitely return! I'm glad there was no loud music blaring so that we could chat during dinner. Parking was not an issue since it was on Monday night and not very busy. I did read other reviews about parking issues on busy weekends. They do offer complimentary valet parking. read more

Food was so so but better than average. My server, Ellie, was terrific. Wife says to was noisy to her. Will go back. read more

Smokey Rose is Southern BBQ done right. The restaurant is located across from the Botanical garden, making it a great destination to stop by after a visit. The space feels like a large enclosed patio that's thoughtfully designed to create a fine dining experience that's homey and chill. We ordered a 1/2 board of meats which were some of the best cuts I've had. The turkey was surprisingly our table's favorite-- perfectly tender, seasoned and cooked. The short- rib was a close second, and brisket! They were all incredibly mouth-watering. We ordered a few small side dishes: fried okra, pinto beans, green beans, mash potatoes, and collard greens. They were all spot on. The collard greens could have went a tad less salty but the rest were perfect. Our waiter, Patrick was friendly and super attentive. There was also a live musician playing while we dinned which made for a beautiful Southern dining experience. read more

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Service was very bad. We waited over 20-30 minutes at a time without seeing our server. Only 4 for us and Took us 2 full hours for lunch because of how long we had to wait to order. Food was good, 4/5 stars. Brisket was good and brisket queso was good. Chips were really good and salty. read more

Have they gotten new owners? It's so sad!! Used to be so good. Service has never been stellar but it's essentially non existent. They are charging for soda refills as well. My pulled pork sandwich was so dry today and the pasta was not cooked long enough in the Mac and cheese. If they can't put out some good food and service they need to pack it up. It's a waste of a good patio. read more

Our first time here and it did not disappoint food was great and fresh. Margarita was on point and our server.Alejandro was the best! read more

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We went on late Saturday afternoon and sat outside. The ambiance outside was really nice - I enjoyed the oak trees mixed in with the picnic tables as well as the children's play area (turf hill). The service started rocky because we sat down for around 15 minutes before being any staff arrived and only after we went inside to ask for someone. We ordered all at once and after that the waitress was good. We ordered finger food apps and didn't get any small plates with them. I ordered slice brisket with two sides and it was all delicious. I really enjoyed the warm flour tortillas and generous amounts of sliced raw onion. Overall I'd rate ambiance a 5, the food a 4, and the management a 3 but only because our waitress was good once we got going. Would definitely recommend and would say this place has 4.5 star potential! read more

Apart from rush-hour traffic on Garland Road, the outdoor "grove" was a great spot for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Excellent food, drinks, and service. read more

Very cute restaurant! We were able to walk in for lunch for 2 on a weekend. The food was pretty good. I recommend trying the brisket queso - delicious! Can probably share with 3-4 people. I tried the brisket enchiladas but I wish I'd gone for the brisket tacos. The enchiladas were very filling but not really tasty. There seems to be a good amount of seating and there were several groups there so seems to be good for that. Do recommend making a reservation for large parties unless you're willing to wait. The service was excellent. read more

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Food - was pretty good. We got the brisket tacos with beans and rice. However, for appetizers let me suggest the Burn Ends. They are worth the trip on their own. Service - was very good, too. No complaints here. Amviance - very nice. Most seating is outside, and the decor feel was nice. read more

Decent spot especially for the large patio. The valet parking is pretty unnecessary since the lot is right next to the entrance, so you end up having to wait for your car longer than it would take you to walk a few yards to where it's parked and of course creates the problem is trying to find a way to tip without cash. read more

We had dinner here our first night in the Dallas area. They have a massive outdoor seating area and had live entertainment the night we were there. The service was okay. It seem like it took a long time for refills on water and drinks. I got the special which was a cheeseburger that night. It was delicious. I got it with the french fries. The fries were basically frozen grocery store variety french fries. Definitely not a compliment to the hamburger at all. I tried some of the sides they had to offer and thought they were pretty much average. I thought the chicken wings we ordered for an appetizer were very good maybe they could have been a little bit more well done but they were tasty. Not sure if I would go back again the next time I am in Dallas though. read more

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Food was ok. Nothing special for BBQ. Nice vibes, went in December and the fire pits were really nice. Food came out cold so that wasn't the best. Fried oakra and green beans were the best part of the meal. Server also had a 15+ table so it was in and out, but not bad. read more

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In preparation for Christmas festivities at the Arboretum, I researched delicious restaurants in the area. Smoky Rose ranked high so we got a reservation and gave it a try! The reservation was handy but we were here at lunch on a Monday, so it wasn't crowded at all. At a different time, I would recommend a reservation. I'm a sucker for an adorably decorated establishment, and Smoky Rose was just that! The ambience was perfect and we enjoyed the space. While we opted to sit inside, the outdoor area was nice. My mother ordered the brisket with fries and hush puppies for her meal. All 3 items were delicious, with my favorite being the hush puppies. For my meal, I opted for the taco salad. While delicious, it took them 3 times to get my meal correct. I opted out of the beans, yet they left off everything and it came out to me just as chicken and lettuce. No other toppings. After 2 tries, I finally had all my toppings except the beans, which I did not want. I would love to come back here for dinner and try something a little heavier next time. Everything looked delicious as it was being brought out. Once finished, we took the short 3 minute walk to the arboretum. Great meal and will be back if ever in the area! read more

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This place was awesome. Perfect fusion of BBQ and Tex-Mex, two of the greatest varieties of food ever. They have a huge outdoor patio with a cool vibe, and the interior is really nice too. The service was a little slow, but we went during an off time. The brisket queso, brisket tacos, and pulled pork quesadillas were amazing. This is the perfect spot for lunch after a day at the nearby arboretum. read more

Smoky Rose - Brisket Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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smoky rose is definitely a neighborhood staple. i really like smoky rose, but there is a lot of inconsistency with the food. i've been to smoky rose a dozen times over about two years and i've seen so many changes. 1st the there used to be 3 tacos with a taco order, now there is only 2 tacos. but the same cost as 3 tacos. 2nd the loaded baked potatoes were gigantic, now they are about half the size the used to be... but the same price they have been. i also used to be able to sub the meat for mac n cheese. now they wont allow that substitution. and although i order the potato w/o meat nor a substitution... they still charge as if there is meat on the potato. absolutely absurd 3rd the dr. pepper cake is different every single time i visit. sometimes it's one layer.. sometimes it's two layers.. sometimes it's very rich.. sometimes it's dry. i would just like some consistency around these things. the potato & fish taco situation is what bothers me the most. the service is always chill. the servers get things out quickly and are attentive. i really like sitting outside in the evening, its a great atmosphere. i also, think they have live music sometimes... but ive never been able to catch it. read more

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I used to love this place, but they have no problem canceling your reservation with only 2 days notice when they get a last minute request for a large party from SMU and need to bump you in order to accommodate them. So, think twice before you invite someone meaningful to dinner there. You might get bumped if they can get more money from someone else. read more

Smoky Rose - Barbeque Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Let me preface by saying I really wanted to like this place. My mom and best friend decided to try this place for 4th of July and I tagged along. It's right across from the arboretum, so great location. The offer valet (tips only) so be prepared. The outside ambience is really nice and even when it was 90+ outside it was nice and shady, we decided to eat inside though (A/C all day lol). Our server was nice overall, wasn't crowded as we arrived right at opening and he offered several suggestions for food. We decided on the following: brisket queso, deviled eggs, smoked wings, two meat combo (brisket & sausage), collard greens, green beans, and borracho beans. Queso would have been 5 stars but it came out lukewarm and got cold rather quickly. Cold queso? No thank you. Smoked wings had a great Smokey flavor; however, they were a little too salty for my preference. Greens, beans, and green beans were the stars of the lunch. Sausage was a huge NO, grainy/cereal texture and it was over cooked. Brisket was okay, I asked for moist and it was edible but definitely not the best I've had. Would I be back, not sure. But I do know what I would and wouldn't venture to try again! read more

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Great happy hour spot across the street from the Dallas Arboretum! Super affordable happy hour menu with delicious bites and drinks offered. You can easily spend $20-25 on a few drinks and apps between 3-6 during the weekday. On a Monday, it is not crowded during happy hour which made for a more enjoyable experience I bet than being here with the dinner rush. We ordered bbq sliders. The first order was extremely dry but then the second order was moist and utter perfection. Disappointed with the inconsistency here especially since we were not going to order a 2nd round after the 1st order. But happy we ordered another round after the drinks started to kick in. The Dr.Pepper bbq sauce had the perfect amount of sweetness that paired well with the chopped brisket and potato buns. The brisket queso tasted like it was made of the artificial cheese but it was still surprisingly good. I still suggest ordering it. Whatever you do, order the frozen Paloma. It is bomb!!!! The frozen lemonade was ok and strong :) Our waiter consistently checked on us after us ordering but she could have been more friendly and greeted us with specials, popular items, the happy hour menu...etc upon the first 10 min of us sitting. Fair warning: You will need to use valet even if you are the first 5 cars in the entire parking lot. If you takeout, you have to do valet. read more

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The food was amazing and the service was spectacular, our young waitress was a GEM! She was only 19 and was just perfect. The ambiance of this place was a whole VIBE! I LOVE it!! They have a large outside seating area as well as a beautiful inside area. read more

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Ambiance gets the star I'm giving because the food, service and bugs outside all ruined the entire thing for us. We got eaten alive by mosquitoes, flys and bees out there and had to move in. Expensive bill and wasted food in the trash. Completely unsatisfied and grossed out read more

Let me preface with had I not had to fight for me and my food's life, this would've been a 4 star experience. I do not recommend this restaurant for the warmer months. Flies. Flies everywhere. Bombarded with flies. Just search the word "flies" and you'll several reviews, ranging from 5-6 years ago. Now, I will say that management did listen and implement "fly fans" for tables to help combat the issue. Initially, we had one fly fan for the bar top. We increased that to 4, and I still had to use my hand to (not eat) but swat off additional flies. Before the food came out, we saw maybe 1-3 flies. Not a nuisance. AS SOON AS THE FOOD CAME OUT, the war began. Flies were flying under the fan, between the fans, etc. it's like they were hired to pester us. Maybe indoors would be better... I did see another review complaining about the flies indoors, too. Either way, I won't be back until the weather changes. Hopefully the flies will cease. Parking: complimentary, yet mandatory valet. There is a parking lot right there. Maybe it makes sense when it's busy. But I truly do not understand why valet is even an option there. To the service: we had a reservation for 7:45 for indoors because it was one of the hotter Texas days. They had no room available for 2, so they asked us and we said patio was fine. Big mistake. We were seated at a table for 2. We waited. And waited. No service. Then decided to sit at the bar, where my friend recognized a batender. He was very cool, and quick to serve. She ordered the Smokey Rose (drink). It's good, she's had it before. $11 July 2023 pricing. I had the blackberry mojito. The bartender told me it's best he make it from scratch, as the pre-made batch tasted like cough syrup. I ended up ordering 2 of those drinks. Very good. $10 each, but no buzz. If I did have an initial buzz from the first one, it was killed swatting away flies. The drink does not come with mint, and is served in a smaller glass- something not common for mojitos. But flavorful nonetheless. I would only reorder this drink if the same bartender was present. Food wise: My friend ordered the backyard chicken. It comes with baked beans and potato salad. She's ordered it before. The chicken, was decent. I liked the baked beans and potato salad. If I came here again, I wouldn't mind ordering this. I ordered the Smoky Rose nachos. They were good, but I spent so much of my energy swatting flies that I didn't fully enjoy it. The server from in house brought us boxes (we hadn't even asked for them) after 10 min of us trying to eat. I didn't finish, nor did my friend. I asked "Are you still hungry?" And she responded "yes" We covered our boxes with the cloth napkin.... When the food was put away, the flies calmed down dramatically. Again, try to sit indoors or come during the colder months. I recommend to the owner to try QuickStrike fly bait and someone to clean up on fly duty. Keep away from pets if the patio is pet-friendly. Although it's "indoors only" it has been used outdoors. If that doesn't work for the restaurant, something else needs to happen. I'm pretty sure they've tried things over the past 5-6 years hopefully... the fly fans just simply aren't the only solution. read more

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I really liked this place. The patio is super cute and clean. The food was delicious. Meat was moist and fell off the bone. They brought out a fan to keep flies away from our food. The only thing that I didn't understand is that we had to go up and order at the bar, but people after us had service at their tables? Not sure why we were treated differently. read more

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