We had a problem with the delivery service. Absolutely no fault of Smok. CHRIS, the GM, handled it in the most customer-service-oriented way!! The service at this restaurant is phenomenal!! CHRIS...Smok is very lucky to have you!!! read more

Awesome spot. Chris and staff are amazing and are an added value to the phenomenal food! Sure they only have two BBQ sauces-- but the two that they have are phenomenal! Wings are fall off the bone and turkey is juicy and delicious! read more

The owner reminded us of a bike mechanic with a typical attitude. He was not very kind or welcoming. The food was good- the cornbread was great, the ribs were good. The pulled pork tacos were good. brisket tacos not our favorite- didn't enjoy them- read more

This place is so good! I ordered 1/4 lb of the Burnt Ends, 1/4 lb of Brisket, and 1/2 lb of the Pork Spare Ribs. The meat was cooked perfectly and the ribs were fall off the bone tender. I loved the smoky flavor of the BBQ. I also got the mac and cheese which was really good too. I'm not usually a big fan of cornbread, probably because I've had dry and chalky ones before, but the cornbread here is a must. It was super moist and came with a side of honey butter that made it even better. Altogether, this was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. It was great to enjoy with a glass of beer. read more

Smōk - Burnt ends, Pork Spare Ribs, Brisket, Mac & Cheese and Cornbread with honey butter - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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Wow! I rate this place in the top 5 bbq places I've been in the US and it's all the way in Fort Collins. I've had my fair share of the best brisket from Texas to Mississippi but this place knows how to do it. Ordered a pound of fatty brisket and it was so delish, moist and the bark was legit! You can really taste the smoke flavor. And dipping it with their homemade spicy bbq sauce took it to the next level. Then ordered 1/2 lb of their smoked chicken wings and it was out of bounds. It was well seasoned, smoky and juicy. I order it naked and came with a tangy sauce that was a great compliment. And their jalapeño corn bread and Mac and cheese were some of the best I've had. Kudos to the owner and chef. Thanks for serving us great bbq It's located in the courtyard across the theaters. Lots of parking available. Make sure to come hungry and you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Came here twice in 10 days! First time, not super high expectations (it is after all in the parking lot of a mall). The gentleman who served us was incredibly friendly and knew his product. I asked whether the okra was made in house and he admitted that it was the only thing that wasn't- told me it was good though and if I ordered it and didn't like it he would fix me something else. He checked in on us midmeal (which is a tad unusual in a place where you order from the counter) and was again so friendly we assumed he was the owner/manager. Imagine our surprise when we came in a week later and were served by a different gent and it was an equally delightful interaction! He even brought us out a coupon for next time! So, customer service definitely a 10! Now for the food: First trip- I got the chopped brisket sandwich (same as regular brisket except BBQ sauce is already involved) and fried okra on the side. They have a few temperatures of sauce available to self-serve and I used some on my okra, but the sandwich was tender and delicious and needed nothing! I especially liked the addition of pickles in the sandwich, it was a nice contrasting flavor and texture. It was also VERY generously portioned- I ate it around 2pm and was too full to consider dinner that evening! My companion got the pulled pork sandwich (my second go-to in BBQ) with a side of sweet potato tots. For the pulled pork you apply your own BBQ sauce at the table. It was also scrumptious and he ended up taking half home to finish later. We also got a banana pudding which wasn't much to look at (seldom is when scooped out of a larger container) but still very tasty. Second Trip- I got the chopped brisket again, this time with Brussel sprouts/oyster mushrooms. The first time was no fluke- it was just as magnificent...and the brussels/shrooms oh my word! They were perfectly seasoned and a bit crispy- I am actually going to throw shrooms in the next time I make brussels at home! My companion got the pulled port again, but asked to have some sauce mixed in, which they were happy to do. This time rather than stuffing ourselves silly (which I would have been more than happy to do) we saved half of each of our sandwiches for later. We were happily full but not overstuffed. Overall, we were huge fans. The staff we interacted with were truly lovely and the food!!! Holy Bananas! read more

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I was looking for a BBQ while running an errand and this showed up on my feed. I headed over though it was near the lunch hour. The hardest part about getting there was parking. Apparently there was also a very popular event going on nearby which made it slightly tough. The area it was at was neat! I went in the winter so not a lot going on outside and no one sitting outside. In better weather they have a great people watching venue. Inside was clean and inviting. The large menu wall greeted you as you entered. I was surprised by the lack of crowds but that is how I found out about the other event. I asked for a recommendation, ordered the brisket sandwich and tots, grabbed my water and sat down. There was also a bar area to get some local brews. Food was delivered quickly and I was told about where to find the sauces and silverware. The sauces turned out to be my least favorite thing. They had Ketchup, SMOK regular, SMOK Spicy, and SMOK Hot. I took a little of each of the sauces, not ketchup, in small containers and sat down. The SMOK regular tasted like ketchup to me. The SMOK Spicey wasn't as well as the SMOK hot. All the sauces were disappointments. That being said the meat was great! The tots were done perfectly as well. They really need to do something about the sauces. The staff was professional and chatty and answered any questions I had. The place was clean and the staff didn't leave a dirty table dirty for long at all. read more

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This place used to have high-quality food that I really loved but yesterday I ordered some food from them and the brisket was nothing but fat. The burnt ends were so fatty that the fat congealed on the outside before I could even taste them and they were still supposed to be warm. The only thing that was the same was the potato salad, which was really good and the beans were really good. The devil eggs were passable, but the ribs were really nasty they were fatty and hard. The corn muffins are OK but the corn had broken sauce. Those things used to be magnificent now they're not I'm wondering what happened? Did they change ownership? Did they hire a terrible cook? Something is wrong here. I've been a customer for six years. I've had many good meals from this place and now something is wrong. I would be afraid to order from this place again so sad. read more

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Two things kept me from giving this place five stars. 1) they only had two sauces. I like more variety. The sauces were plenty good enough, but if you wanna five from me, you need to have at least four choices. 2) I don't do green stuff in my cornbread!! I don't know if it was chopped chilies or onion or green pepper or what but I'm not down with it. It was the kind of cornbread that your mom might make and say, "this is way better than the cornbread from a box!" Uuuuhh, no it's not. On to the positives. The brisket is legit. Great smoke flavor, good bark, and tender as you please! I had the fatty brisket. In hindsight, I should've gotten half fatty and half lean but I'm not knocking them for that. The baked beans are great! 4.5 out of five stars. The sauce is a bit thick for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. They had chunks of brisket in them and there was just the right amount of brown sugar. My beans gotta be a little bit sweet. Hope y'all find this helpful! read more

I was staying at the Marriot nearby and came here based on their positive reviews. My partner and I ordered their pulled pork sandwich, breakfast burrito and the half portion of BBQ nachos. We were shocked to see how the half portion of nachos was HUGE-- more than enough to feed two people (it definitely could've been an appetizer for 3-4) and at a great value at $11. They were generous with the toppings and it was quite delicious, my only note was that the cheese and toppings were not heated together with the chips, it would have been perfect if they had baked it all together so all the toppings would be warm and all the cheese was melted. Onto the entrees, we were extremely impressed. My breakfast burrito was DELCIIOUS-- hot, fresh and chock full of delicious fillings and in a quality tortilla. Everything in the burrito worked well with each other and the meat was SO tender and flavorful. The hot sauce they make in house was also amazing and had a great heat (it was very spicy) and chile de árbol flavor. My partner also really enjoyed his sandwich-- the meat in every order was fresh, well seasoned and extremely tender. We ate in the restaurant and the seating was comfortable, with good ambiance. We appreciated being able to self-serve BBQ and hot sauce and being able to pack our food to-go. Overall a great experience! read more

Smōk - Nachos (half portion) 11$ for a HUGE portion - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

This is my favorite barbecue spot in Fort Collins. The smoke and taste is consistently delicious. The pulled pork is probably the best I've ever had at a bbq joint and I've traveled all over the country. I like that you can get burnt ends, lean, or fatty brisket. And the barbecue turkey is EXCELLENT. They do have a portion problem. I'm a former chef so I have multiple food scales and Smok consistently shorts me. Even if they weigh it before cooking, 1/2lb of brisket shouldn't come out to 4.8oz. I addressed it once, didn't bother mentioning it when I was told they'd get me next time, then it got better, and then the last two visits were a little disappointing with the portions. Regardless, they still get 4 stars from me. I enjoy the food that much read more

Ok I might've landed on a unicorn this week!!! I am super snobby with BBQ because it's my hobby so for me I am super picky. First walking up and and soon as you open the door you know this is going to be on point based off the smoke aroma inside. Service was 5 star 100%!! Food was very good my favorites for sure were the ribs and brisket and while I wasn't a 100% fan of the burnt ends based on my preferences they had great flavor. Everything for the burnt ends, brisket, jalapeño sausage, pit beans, potato salad and corn bread. There wasn't anything I didn't like! This will for sure be a repeat for me and can't wait to come back. read more

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I was conflicted for this review. We ordered nachos to share, and I had Mac and cheese and a chopped brisket sandwich. The sandwich was juicy and had good taste but could tell as I was eating it was SUPER salty. The Mac and cheese was way too creamy and I had texture issues with it and it also was WAY too salty. The nachos were a bit cold when we got them but the taste was good. It was pretty empty when we were in the restaurant- and it wasn't super easy to find walking around the mall trying to figure out how to get there. Staff were friendly just wish they hadn't salted the food to death. We all were guzzling water for the rest of the night and even the next morning we felt like we couldn't get enough water. Please decrease the amount of salt you use and change it to sea salt- it completely changes how you feel during and after eating. read more

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I had the brisket sandwich with a side and we ordered a half order of the brisket nachos. The service was great from the minute we walked in. The food was really good, my only complaint was the brisket was a little dry. I am a huge fan of brisket and this one missed the mark. The nachos were very good and loaded with toppings. read more

Smōk - Brisket sandwich and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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1st time trying SMOK ~ friendly staff, really enjoyed the brisket sandwich and the fried okra...yum!

Pretty good brisket. Tender and juicy. The tacos had good portions and the spicy bbq sauce is really tasty read more

Smōk - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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Very good! We loved the burnt ends and the pork was perfectly smoked, too! Great place for a gathering, or a date.

First couple of bites and my mouth is still water. This food is incredible! No sauce needed! Friendly service up at the counter! Awesome decor and ambiance created in this little spot by the mall! Love the location in Denver and I am so glad they have one up in FoCo now! Great job and congratulations on the new location! I'll tell everyone! read more

Smōk - Brisket, burnt ends, pork belly w/ potato salad! - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

I tried this spot for the first time today. I got the baby back ribs, the cornbread, and I asked to try the Carolina barbecue sauce on the side as well as the regular. I'll start out by saying that the young man at the register was extremely kind. I brought the food home and I felt that the ribs were a bit uneven. Super dry on one end, to the point of being inedible. The middle to the other end was a bit better. That Carolina barbecue sauce is fantastic, very tangy. Their regular barbecue sauce is, for me, too sweet. I think that the cornbread has potential, but it was also very dry and crumbly. Bottom line, I would try again and get some different things, but it wasn't what I hoped it would be this time. read more

this place is solid! been in foco for over 3 years and the quality of food and service are impressive. can't go wrong with award winning chef driven bbq with a wide menu. bonus is the cool bar! read more

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AMAZING experience! From Chris and his team to the food, this place simply rocked! We came here twice in 3 days. Visiting FOCO from TX, we didn't have high expectations. After all, TX knows BBQ. Smok got it right and even blew some of our local joints out of the water. Their friendliness and customer service can't be beat, and every single thing we ordered was incredible. Over 2 visits, our party of 4 ordered Burnt Ends, Pork Belly, Brisket Nachos, Jalapeno Sausage, Burnt Ends Sandwich, Beans, Fried Okra, Fries, and the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and the food was pure perfection! It's one of those places we will truly miss, but plan on making this a regular stop on our future visits. Thank you, Smok, for giving us some of the best out there!!! read more

Great food service and friendly people hanging out. I was there on business and stopped in a few time.

Really like this BBQ. Knocked 1.5 stars off for the atmosphere, but not the food. I had the Burnt Ends, Spare Ribs, Brisket Nachos, Mac and Cheese, and Creamed Corn. My sister got Brisket Tacos and Pulled Pork Tacos and my nephew got the Brisket Sandwich. All meat items were excellent! The sides were good. Didn't care much for the creamed corn. They try to pattern it after Mexican street corn (of which I have had plenty of in Tucson). It was OK, but I wanted more cream with my corn. The flavor to me and my sister was a little off as well. The mac and cheese was pretty good, one of the better restaurant mac and cheese I've had. I wish it was more creamy, though. The meats: Yum! The ribs were really tender and had good flavor. The burnt ends--yum! Love the extra fat content. Tender and good flavor. My sister loved her tacos. She ordered two of each. Way too much food LOL! My nephew could eat only half of his sandwich. It is piled high in brisket (see pic). For nachos, I just like cheese and jalapenos. Anything more fancy makes it more difficult to eat for me and I just want more of the cheese and corn chip flavor. But we had to try the brisket nachos. A little melted nacho cheese, queso, jalapenos, corn, red onion, a dollop of sour cream and a dollop of guac, and brisket. It was pretty good and I enjoyed it as much as I can enjoy a busy nacho. I wish it had more melted yellow cheese. I'll give it 3 stars. That's pretty good for me for busy nachos. As for the atmosphere, it is a little cold. Like many BBQ restaurants, there were fancy grey picnic tables and no booths. I like to be more comfortable when eating. And along with the cold colors and picnic tables, it was slightly chilly in there. And the music. Ugh. Lots of rap and hip hop. I tuned it out so I could enjoy my meal. Minus 1.5 stars. Workers were all very friendly. Add an additional .5 stars. You'll like their BBQ. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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Back again and trying something new! Finally got around to trying their chicken.. and sad I didn't get it in the first place. Perfectly cooked through with a perfectly moist, tender bite! The seasoning was phenomenal! Bold with hint of tang! A special for today was an Italian sandwhich that is not on their menu so I went out of my way to give it a go and was not disappointed! Picture a hot Italian Sando with brisket as its center piece! Perfectly cooked meat topped with pickled hot peppers and celery, wrapped in a crunchy roll with a warm airy center. The bread perfectly soaked in the juice of meat, sauce and pickled flavor leaving nothing behind! Also new was the bread pudding with strawberry glaze! Topped with some powdered sugar. Sweet, tart, tangy and perfect ending to cleanse the bold bbq flavor of the palate! Employees enjoy serving their customers as before and ensure you enjoy every bite! Definitely becoming popular amongst locals, but still has an open, casual and great atmosphere. Again, definitely a recommendation for those looking for a new, great tasting bbq that uniquely describes the Colorado bbq flavor! read more

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We stopped by for happy hour while on a college visit to see my daughter. Yum!!! We got to talking to the owner/pit master and he was friendly and knowledgeable about his smoking. We had burnt ends and queso with brisket. Both were very good. Drinks perfectly priced for happy hour. Cool, low key vibes with some outdoor dining. Give this place a shot! read more

The best ribs in Fort Collins!!! Very cool vibe and a really nice bar looking out on to the Foothills Mall outdoor space.

Great food! Great service too - I wasn't sure what to order and they were great with the recommendations

The restaurant was clean and we were nicely greeted when we came in. The service and food were great.

Smok 3.5 stars, mostly for the excellent staff. BBQ is good, not great. Since they don't offer a combination platter in the menu, you'll need to piece one together a la carte. I chose the smoked jalapeño sausage, pulled pork, and burnt ends with sides of coleslaw, house pickles, and cornbread. I'll start with the positive. Burnt ends were delicious and smoky with some nice fatty pieces as well and some lean ones. Coleslaw and house pickles were also excellent. Slaw not too heavy and still with a crisp bite to it. Pickles were sharp and zesty to cut through the heaviness of the meats. The pulled pork was too dry for my liking. It couldn't stand on its own and required copious amounts of bbq sauce to get through it. The jalapeño sausage also let me down with dryness and underwhelming flavor. The cornbread was perhaps the biggest disappointment as it was completely overpowered by sage--like Thanksgiving on steroids! Completely out of place on a BBQ platter. I also don't understand why the inexplicably removed all the bbq sauce from the condiments area while I was eating. "No bbq sauce for you!" The beer and service were excellent, but not enough for me to come back. read more

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We just moved here and have been looking for a good BBQ place in the area. We may have just found it. We ordered pulled pork and beans to go and we were not disappointed at all, great flavor to the beans and the pork was cooked just right. The customer service was outstanding for take out so I'm sure in service would be just as good. Nice place across for the movie theater read more

The barbecue beef is very good. The best I have found in my 50 years coming to Ft Collins. The service is prompt and easy to order. I have only done takeout for about 6 times. read more

Our pulled pork was moist and tender. Even the bread slice was hearty and delicious it was served on. The BBQ sauce was just right, and the potato salad delish! Prices are reasonable, and service was great with friendly staff. Thank you for a very satisfying first experience. We will return soon! read more

Really good food. I got the burnt ends, ginger coleslaw (good strong ginger taste and it was so good), corn bread and banana pudding. Would eat again anytime. read more

Smōk - Burnt ends, ginger coleslaw, corn bread, banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Smok is a terrific bbq place. You have to look for it in the middle of an outdoor park area at the mall. The owner is very confident about his good. We asked what was most popular-- "everything!" He said. Go with what sounds good to you. You can't go wrong read more

With all the hype around Smōk, I had high expectations coming in and everything I thought I knew about barbecue was blown out of the water. Located in the Foothills is this incredible barbecue restaurant. The goodness that ensues here is beyond anything I could've imagined. Order at the front, take a number and wait for the tasty experience that follows. Seating is picnic bench style with lots of room to spread out and indulge. Staff were helpful and made sure we knew where the bbq sauces and silverware were, along with welcoming us inside. Pulled Pork Tacos, BBQ style. Um, yes please. These exceeded all my expectations and they were massive. Filled to the hilt with pulled pork, the slaw and guacamole were the perfect compliment. That pulled pork is damn good and not dry at all. Well worth the $14 price. Mac N Cheese. My goodness, the best I've ever had! As for the burnt ends and brisket, these guys know their stuff. Plus, the portions are filling and the pricing is spot on. Smōk might be the best barbecue in Fort Collins and once word gets out this place is going to be packed. Can't wait for a return visit! read more

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I've now been to Smōk twice in the past week... This place is addictive! I got the husband to join me on my latest excursion. We opted to split the pulled pork sammy with potato salad and added a side of the Hatch green chile cornbread with honey butter. After taking spots at the bar, we were informed that there's full service provided, so next time we'll post up there and start with a beer while we decide what to order. The sandwich was delicious - fall apart tender with a beautiful balance of acidity and sweetness thanks to the added ginger slaw. The potato salad wasn't our favorite - pretty dang acidic and the hard boiled eggs in it were a tad rubbery, plus the bacon crumbles on top made for an odd texture combination that felt like biting down on a pebble when you're expecting the tender potatoes. The cornbread was PHENOMENAL! Not too sweet, nice and warm with a little spicy heat from the Hatch chiles, and the whipped honey butter melted into each piece making each bite a burst of sweet and savory flavor bomb. We rounded out the meal with our traditional Odell IPA (they have a really nice variety of local brews on tap) and left overstuffed, even though we split the meal. Magnus and the gentleman at the bar (didn't catch his name) were on top of their game and made sure we wanted for nothing. We'll be back. Very soon! read more

Smōk - Burnt ends platter paired with an Odell IPA - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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I have tried all bbq restaurants in the area and this is my favorite! I was finally able to attend a Yelp Elite event and was very excited that it was for this particular restaurant, as I have been meaning to stop by and visit! The restaurant itself is located right outside the mall and has a very modern vibe. The staff was friendly and they greeted me right away. I had their smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage and also ordered an extra side of pit beans and coleslaw. The smoked sausage has the perfect amount of spice! Pit beans were smoky and flavorful! Coleslaw was very delicious and balanced well with my meal. Excited to go back and try their burnt ends and many other items on their menu! read more

Smōk - Smoked jalapeño sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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Big Fan of this BBQ joint. Everyone there knows me when I walk in by name. Impressive they take the time to know the routine customers. I recommend a lot of people to this establishment. All the meats are great. Poppers are out of this world. Salmon Sandwich is perfect. Portabello Mushroom Sandwich is perfect. read more

Finally - BBQ in Colorado that rivals my family's BBQ. There's nothing better than food that makes you feel like home, and Smok absolutely nailed it. We got a little bit of a lot of menu options, and everything was fantastic. The service was fast and friendly. Their Smok BBQ was delicious, but the meat on its own was delicious and tender. We tried the chicken, pork belly, brisket sandwich, and burnt ends. I love pickles, and their housemade pickles are some of the best I've had. For sides, we tried the mac & cheese and creamed corn. I will definitely be back, and after sampling a bit of the whole menu, I think I'll be ordering the chicken with pickles and creamed corn next time I go! Truly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, so order away! read more

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Right as you walk in the place, the delicious smell of smoked BBQ hits your nose.  When you come in the place, the bar is to your left. It's a nice bar up against a cool brick wall. The bar top holds I'm guessing 6-8 people.  Right in front of you is the kitchen and counter where you order.  It looks like you are going to order cafeteria style and go down a food line, but you only order your food at the cash register. The rest is the kitchen with a clear glass divider allowing full view of the cooks and kitchen.  There are picnic style tables with backless seats; some are 2 person tables, some will hold 4-6 people. They are comfortable but offer no place to put a coat or purse.   Right away we were greeted and the menu was explained.  We made our order and sat down.  Shortly thereafter, we were brought our water and soda, and not much longer, I was brought my margarita. It did not take long and our food was delivered to us. We tried the burnt ends which were tender, smoked perfectly and cooked so that the fat melted in your mouth and you tasted all that smoked fat goodness.  As for the creamed corn, I don't like creamed corn, not even grandma's, but I tried this one because you never know. I still don't like creamed corn but if you like creamed corn, I'd recommend a creamed corn fan try it. I can tell you it had large, juicy, plump, firm corn kernels in it that are whole and not mashed. The kernels were in a creamy sauce. That's all I can say. My dining partner can't eat corn, but he said it looked delicious and he'd have tried it if he could. My dining partner had the smoked brisket sandwich and macaroni and cheese. He loved the sandwich and said the smoked brisket was delicious. He loved the flavor and smoke.  He said the meat was very tender and BBQd perfectly.  The pasta in the mac and cheese was cooked perfectly and the cheese was smooth and creamy. I had the pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. The pulled pork has a nice smoky flavor, the meat is really tender and, dare I say, moist!! I just wish it had more sauce on it and not their BBQ sauce, but a Carolina mustard sauce. Yum! The potato salad was more like a celery and pickle salad with some potato in it. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of it. The potatoes were cooked nicely but I like my potato salad with more potato. They also put bacon on the top and I did not care for that. I love bacon but not on my potato salad. I'd definitely try their other sides though. The margarita was a made from scratch and not a mix!! It was a bit sour but I still liked and had 2. I'd have one again too. Overall, the place has a cool vibe, the meats are smoked nicely and aren't dry or chewy.  The meats are really tasty. The portion size of the sides is nice too. Staff is very friendly and helpful.  It's a place worth trying if you haven't. I'm sure we will be back and I will recommend the place. read more

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