Best brisket in Hawaii! Super friendly staff. Really cool to see all the smokers in the back room through the window.

Holy Smoked Brisket Batman! I have not been to Texas or eaten legit Texas BBQ, but judging from what I got and the ton of reviews, it seems I tried something special here. I've always been meaning to try it, but I never had the opportunity, plus with COVID this is the closest I'll get to Texas. I've been a fan of Texas BBQ. I watch videos on you tube and watched how the pit masters make it. The whole process is so long and demanding so its no wonder there isn't very much places that serve brisket here. You could try to make your own, but it would take a hell of a lot of effort to do so and it would still suck. So I'm glad I found a place that does this and has mastered it. This is an art. I decided to preorder and pick up to ensure I get what I wanted, since they run out. Pre-orders are anything over 2 pounds of meat. I emailed them and they sent a link to make the payment online and I picked it up the next day. I called to make sure they got it and the guy confirmed he got it and I received a payment email response a few hours later. You need to give them a 24 hour notice for pre-orders. The parking lot is kinda small, but there are about 8-10 stalls. The 1 pound of brisket may not look like much, but it is. The thick cuts of brisket are so meaty and juicy. It's actually rich and I know pickle and onions are there, but I had pineapple on hand and that fruit cut through the meaty richness quickly. The coleslaw also helps cut through the fatty pieces. Let me be clear, this is the best brisket I've ever had. The meat to fat ratio is great. The fat melts. A person without teeth can eat this brisket. The pork ribs were also great. Man, if I were to compare the two, I'd still want the brisket. The pork ribs are a close second though. It's fall off the bone tender and has a sweeter glaze. The meat is celebrated here and is not hidden by spices and sauces. They do provide extra sauce on the side, but the meat is juicy as is. I also tried a piece of burnt ends. The caramelized glaze was sweet and peppery. The fat was perfectly rendered. The burnt ends would go great with a beer. I'm a fan and I'm coming back to order for my family. I want to share this with others. I have gout and watch my diet, but honestly, I could have a gout attack tomorrow and want to cut off my right foot, but I'd still say, it was worth it. I gotta indulge. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - 1 pound of brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I lived in the Atlanta area for almost 20 years. Hallelujah, praise be, we FINALLY found a bombdiggity barbecue joint! They sell out regularly, so I recommend calling ahead the day before. It was super easy to place the order over the phone/text; an invoice was sent to my email, I paid, and picked it up the next day. And BOY did they deliver. The parking is almost nonexistent; there are warning signs not to park next door at Jack-in-the-Box, so just be aware. Aside from that minor inconvenience, this place is a godsend. Service was prompt, efficient, and genuine. Love of labor, fo shizzle. FOOD: Honestly, the BEST smoked brisket I have ever had. I almost cried as I ate it, for it was THAT good. And FINALLY, dill pickles like the South! Sour, not sweet, and crunchy! Also, the potato salad: creamy, mustardy, just like traditional barbecue places do. And a surprising stand-out for me? The SPICY PINTO BEANS! Whodathunkit?! Absolutely delicious with the perfect kick on the back end. The pulled pork was also heavenly, and the barbecue sauce was so good I wanted to drink it, swim in it, hell--bathe in it. And finally, the burnt ends--holy moly. So indulgent and the fat just melts in your mouth, begging to be eating with the side of onions and sweet rolls. Yum. Best of the best. Thank you, Sunset. Til we MEAT again... XOxoxooooo read more

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It's like being transported to Texas for some rockin' bbq. Sunset Texas Barbecue offers the best bbq on island hands down. The quality. The flavor. The service. Absolutely superb. Located in Kakaako area with lots of metered street parking available. Dining in allows for 8 tables that seat 2 and 1 table that seats 4. Everything looks and smells amazing, that we practically ordered a bit of everything to share amongst four of us for lunch and to take some home to enjoy later. For the meats, we ordered brisket, pork ribs, house sausages and pork belly. For the sides, we ordered spicy brisket ends pinto beans, coleslaw, cream corn and potato salad. Seriously - everything, and i mean everything, tasted amazing. So much flavor to the meats, and the sides were a perfect match and balanced out the smokiness of the meats. Sunset Texas Barbecue offers two bbq sauces on the side to dip your meats: original (my favorite) and spicy. Family packs (small or large) available and comes with slices of bread, pickles slices and onions slices. Thanks Sunset Texas Barbecue for serving up the best bbq. I will be back. read more

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Awesome Food... enough said but, I have more to say. Located in Wahiawa just off of Kamehameha Hwy with a few parking spaces in the back and a few on the street (on the town bound side). They have a few tables inside but, because of the COVID situation, there is only take out available. I suggest calling in your order because they are BUSY! The workers are sooooooooooo friendly and always smiling. I cant get over it. I've only been there once before and they remembered my name. They must have gotten it off the credit card I used last time (mom called in the order this time but,... same last name I guess) we put the order under my middle name (wanted to be incognito. haha) and they asked if I was Byron (da first name lol). WOW! I was blown away. THE FOOD: The "Brisket" is my favorite. Did take out so, at home when I tried to pick it out from the box to put on my plate it just fell apart. ITS SO TENDER and DELICIOUS!! I like to eat it with the complimentary pickles and buns that come with your order. Ugh! I wish I had left overs right now. The "Ribs" are to die for as well. Comes with extra BBQ sauce if you need it and need I mention ... fall off the bone tenderness. Mahalo Sunset Smokehouse and a hui hou read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

On this island it is difficult to find good bbq meat and homemade sides. Most restaurant chains just buy frozen and heat up for the customer. Not this place. The brisket was tender and flavorful and the sides are made in house. I appreciate quality and the employees greeted me with a positive attitude, quickly assisted me with my questions and ordering was simple. We had a good experience and we will come back. read more

The brisket is so good, it makes you want to cry. I had a brisket plate and ordered some pulled pork on the side. Comes with choice of rice or bread and two sides, a serving of pickles and onions, and lastly a choice of original/spicy bbq sauce. Not a lover of sides, I probably should have ordered ala carte. Meat is so good, the sauce was not needed. Nice large dining tucked away around the register. Area was warm around noon, so I can imagine it'll get hotter as the day goes by. I miss them up in Wahiawa, but nice to get to see their spot here. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Excellent BBQ. Best I've had in the islands. If anything, perhaps bordering on a little heavy on the cracked black pepper and salt. I realize though I am one of those that prefers underseasoning. So, for the general tastebud it's probably perfectly seasoned. Had bookmarked this place after reading Rod U's review of their Wahiawa location. Excited to see that they moved into the old "This is It Bakery and Deli" space on Cooke St. At my yelp friend's craving, went to take a sampling of their treasures. Walked out with more thanI had any business buying, for a sampling. Lol. Lots of goodness in this place! Enjoyed the: Brisket - 9, good smoke, great seasoning, lingering flavor, Beef bone - 9, mammoth sized bone with just as much meat. Just the right amount of texture, firmness, taste, Pork bones - 10, ohh my wow! Slightly sweet. No words. Favorite. Sausage link - 10, inhouse made sausage delicious. Sold by the link, definite repeat, Potato Salad - 9, flavorful with a heavy hand on mustard delicious, Corn cake - 9, preferring a lighter less sweet version though for those looking for more like dessert...this is for you. Service super efficient AND nice. Who says it can't be both? Loved this addition to the neighborhood. If not for the price, I would be back much more often. Still, am sure I will be back again soon!! read more

Pros: fast and friendly service Clean kitchen Good ribs Decently sized portions read more

The best Barbecue on the island! We discovered this place driving through Wahiawa. Brisket is juicy and melts in your mouth. In place of the turkey, we ordered brisket, ribs, and all the fixings two Thanksgivings ago and we have not stopped the tradition. It is so tastey, I get cravings just thinkig about it. *sigh. So glad it has opened up a Kaka'ako location! Great beans too. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everyone is so nice and the BBQ is awesome! We ordered the brisket pork ribs and pulled pork. Going back for another round soon!

"Here come the meat sweats..." -- Joey Tribbiani, Friends, Friends Season 8: The One with the Rumor During a family dinner at my eldest sister's home in early 2017, I noticed a tray of smoked brisket and barbecued beef ribs that my eldest sister set out for our pot luck. I told my husband that the fatty slices of brisket looked and smelled like the Central Texas barbecue that I feasted on while stationed in San Antonio, TX. As I picked up a slice of brisket, I was impressed by its dark bark, even smoke ring, and fatty jiggle. The huge beef ribs were similar to Fred Flintstone proportions with slow-cooked tender, uber delicious, and well-seasoned meat. I HAD to ask my sister where she had gotten the barbecue because I hadn't tasted authentic Texas barbecue in over 20 years, especially not on O'ahu. She surprised me by mentioning Wahiawā's Sunset Texas Barbecue as the source of the deliciousness. What? She found this food truck without the assistance of social media and had stumbled across this food truck by simply following the aromas in Wahiawā. As the years passed and after several failed attempts to get more of Sunset Texas Barbecue's brisket and ribs from their food truck, we were excited to learn about their recent expansion to our Kaka'ako neighborhood. Located on Cooke Street in the former site of This Is It Bakery since its opening in early September 2021, we finally made it into Sunset Texas Barbecue recently. We've passed by their storefront several times and have been discouraged by the long lines outside. However, many reviewers have said the line moves quickly, as we found out for ourselves. Anyway, standing in line gave us time to decide what we wanted to order for our sides and meats. The aromas inside were intoxicating, and the friendly and efficient staff moved us through the ordering line to pick-up station. We planned on getting 1/2 pound of brisket and pork ribs and one link of house-made sausage to share between the two of us. Soon after ordering our sides of beans and potato salad, we watched the pitmaster cutting and weighing the smoked meat masterpieces. My husband overheard the woman ahead of us ordering the same as what we planned on and suddenly turned back to me (as I was taking pictures) to say he was going to increase our order because the 1/2 pound of each of the meats didn't seem like it would be enough for us. Really??? So, when it was our turn to order, my husband asked for 1 pound each of brisket, pork ribs, and two house-made link sausages. OMG! As we watched the pitmaster carve the meats, weigh them and arrange them into a tray, we suddenly realized that we would have enough food for several meals. The pitmaster generously included a slice of their smoked turkey breast for us to try. Admittedly, we prefer eating dark poultry meat, but this slice of smoked turkey breast has us rethinking our preferences. Our bill came out to nearly $100, and we rushed home to dig into our feast. My husband and I plated our food, and we both fell silent as we dug in. We laughed at each other as we leaned back into our dining room chairs while rubbing our stomachs to declare, "Here come the meat sweats.." that Friends character Joey Tribbiani did after eating a whole turkey. All of the textures and flavors were authentic to Central Texas, and we're certainly glad the owners have brought their low and slow-smoked meats to our neighborhood. We'll be back soon, but next time, we're planning on getting more of the smoked turkey breast, jiggly fatty brisket, a beef rib or two and a couple of house-made sausages. read more

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Went on a whim to visit Sunset Texas Barbecue and got the Pork Ribs I didn't know how much to get so I just got a little 1/4 lb and the potato salad, Well I wasn't disappointed it was well flavored and soft fall off the bone soft and of course messy since I couldn't eat there I went to the nearby park and sat on the wall to eat it what's bbq without creating a mess haha yeah i dripped some sauce on my shorts. The potato salad well I am more of a local potato salad guy so Mainland potato salad isn't my cup of tea but I believe they put mustard in the potato salad and although that isn't what I like it was pretty good for that kind of potato salad for those that do like that type. The staff there were helpful and friendly although parking could be a problem as there is only street parking although you usually can get one. Well I think I'll need to go back and try the other meats soon! read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Update 11/24~ So this is the first time I've been to the actual storefront all the way in wahiawa. They are actually located right next to jack in the box but don't attempt to park there. There's actually some stalls within the building (but it was completely taken up), so your only bet might be to call in a order and run in or find street parking. They open at 11 a.m and I do recommend that you go early as they do sell out pretty fast. The actual brick and mortar location (old Molly's smokehouse) has a few additional items that aren't usually found at their pop ups like the beef bone, and sometimes the cream corn, and sausages. The food itself is always good. I always go for the fatty brisket and ribs. Honestly my husband could eat a entire pound of brisket by himself. All I could hear him say was mmmm the entire time. Today I got the beef bone for the first time. I can't say that was my favorite item tho, which is disappointing because I was looking forward to that. My assumption was there might have not been enough flavor/seasoning to it since the meat was so thick. Luckily I got a lot of bbq sauce! The cream corn is my favorite side as I'm not too fond of Mac salad to begin with - theirs has a bit of a mustardy taste which I don't really like. Their slaw has a nice crunch to it and is refreshing. Otherwise I wish they weren't so far away. But it's nice they do random pop ups in town. And yes. I do rave about this place being the best among people, but just don't go when I go and wipe out everything before I even buy something! Lol. ************ Yaaasss! Finally a place for bbq that's tasty! The only downside is that it's too far and only open on the weekends! I on the other hand got lucky as they were in town one day for an event at central union church! I was so happy I didn't have to make the trek down to the other side of the island. The menu consisted of plate lunches that included a side of cold slaw, cream corn and bread. The price for each plate was about $14-$15 each and the entree of choice was brisket and pork ribs. Both plates had 4 pieces of center cut brisket and 4 pieces of ribs. My favorite of the two was the brisket - hands down as it was so soft and fatty! The cole slaw was Asian inspired I guess as it had a pickle taste to it. Amazingly - the cream corn side was the winner. I honestly didn't think I would like it. What was nice is that they had a little station where you could get your sauces - hot or mild and even add pickles and onions to your plate too. The customer service is really nice. Both of them were really friendly. The truck itself is new and looks very clean. read more

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The cook is good on the meat and the sides have improved from the first time I've ate here. But god damn do they over do it with black pepper. For the love of god please tone the pepper down because I would like to come back here again read more

Smoke Brisket = Melt in your mouth Cornbread = Out of this world, almost like a mochi. I are it all before taking a picture. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Smoked Brisket, coleslaw, and pinto beans with burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

WOW!!!! Best BBQ in Hawaii...authentic and quality all around! Brisket, sausage, pork ribs, creamed corn, beans, cole slaw, sooooo goooood!!!! This is my new spot for BBQ. Trust me, lived in Texas, had BBQ all over and this crew does it right! Just go...it's worth it! read more

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Boo ! Not the same. Had to go to Fisher for some office supplies and made my first stop since COVID, boy what a surprise. Seems to be some businesses naming themselves similar to previous ones and this is another one of those. The inside is quite different and the sweaty guys serving yummy Texas style bbq has been replaced by some Korean knockoff bbq (lol) . The price went u ridiculously, the portions are waaay too small for a $20 plat lunch, and they replaced good smoky taste with salt and liquid smoke flavor. (See pic) oh and there's a strange new menu , no heartfelt message from James and modesta on the wall, and the food is too salty and undercooked. read more

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Now there is bbq on Oahu and better than what I get in SF. Been meaning to try this place on my Hawaii eats list. Did not disappoint. Tasty tender beef brisket with the right amount of top fat layer. Nice smoky pork ribs. Beans could have cooked softer. I am definitely coming back on future trips to Oahu and trying rest of menu. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Beef brisket plate with 2 sides of bbq beans and cole slaw add on 2 pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Missed opportunities. Don't you hate it when there's a lot of hype of a new restaurant, then it closes after a short stint, and you put off going to it & never got around to trying its food? We missed trying the TX barbecue from Sunset TX BBQ when it was open in Wahiawa and now temporarily closed. We were excited to find out that Sunset TX BBQ has opened in a spacious area at the former This is It Bakery in Kakaako! Owner James Kim, grew up in Coppell, TX before moving to Austin for high school. After college, James & his wife, Modesta, who grew up in HI, decided to move to HI to be closer to her family. As they enjoyed their many family backyard gatherings of friends & neighbors for bbq, they realized that they could not find this type of bbq in HI. With a degree in engineering & being a project manager for Sam Sung, James applied his engineering background & using TX bbq techniques, he honed the long hours & slow smoking process that Central TX bbq was known for. His hobby turned into being a pit master, & in 2016, he started with a small van at the Sunset Beach Texaco on the North Shore, cooking small batches of beef brisket, pork ribs, & beef ribs. The van subsequently moved to Wahiawa in June 2018, and then into a building behind his van in April 2019. It temporarily closed in May 2021 so that James could focus in opening his 2nd location in Kakaako in Sept. 2021. There was a pre-soft opening on 8/28/21 (Sat) at its new location. While we had not planned on going, we were in the area running some errands. The line went around the block. A couple of hours later, we drove by a short line, so we decided to wait in line, which took 10 minutes before it was our turn. Those in front of us told us that they were waiting 2 1/2 hours! Everything was sold out, except the brisket, which we had wanted. Soft opening was on 9/1/21 (Wed), & we walked right in at opening time! The art of barbecuing started in the 1800's when the Germans & Czech butchers introduced smoking techniques & smoked sausages in Central TX. The specialty of this region became its beef brisket with a salt-&-pepper crust, also known as its bark. After cooking, the bark is black, which does not mean that it's burnt; instead, it's highly desirable, & is formed when amino acids & sugar are heated. Beef brisket is the chest muscle that supports 60% of the animal's body weight, requiring a large amount of connective tissue that needs to be broken down. Not a desirable cut, the butchers smoked it to preserve it, as they didn't want it go to waste. To duplicate the Central TX style, James brought in a 1,000 gallon wood only, barrel smoker ("Piccolo") from TX that smokes 40+ briskets at a time at 250° - 275° for 14 hours. Another smoker ("Kamehameha") is on its way from TX. All meats are smoked by mesquite & hickory (no kiawe, as it burns his eyes) & results in a delicious darkened bark, red smoke ring just beneath it, & tender meat. His signature brisket is wrapped in butcher paper to prevent evaporation & to protect the bark. We've tried the following thus far: · Black Angus brisket. The best! Requested a little fat (you can request with fat, lean, or a mix), & it was so tender, melt-in-your-mouth, smoky, juicy, & so flavorful! Even if the bark was rubbed with only salt and pepper, there was a slight crunch & to die for! No need for knives, as the beef pulls apart so easily. Never have I tasted brisket that I cherished with each bite on how amazing it was! · Pork rib. Similar to the brisket, it was fall-of-the-bone, flavorful, smoky, & tender. A great delicious choice & how ribs should be! · Beef sausage. Made & cured in-house with leftover brisket pieces, this sausage was out-of-this-world! These plump sausages were so savory, smoky, & juicy and are so addictive! · House-made sweet &/or spicy bbq sauces, pickled onions, & sliced pickles. The meats stood on their own, and you don't really need to slather on the sauces. I just used it sparingly as a dipping sauce just to taste it. Loved the pickled onions, as they were so sweet! Menu offerings will also include pulled pork & beef ribs; & later, turkey breast, pork belly burnt ends, oxtail, & beef cheeks. Sides include potato salad (German style with vinegar & mustard), cole slaw, cayenne & habanero-spiced baked pinto beans, creamed corn, mac & cheese, broccoli salad, & Hawaiian rolls. Pre-orders with minimum amounts available with one-day notice. Dine-in tables are alongside the wall. COVID requirements in place: social distancing markers on floor, required masks, hand sanitizers available. Limited parking in the back that is shared with other businesses. Hours of operation: Sun, Wed to Sat 11a to 6p or sold out, whichever comes first; Mon/Tues closed. Glad that we acted on this opportunity, knowing that HI now has authentic Central TX bbq that stands on its freshness, quality, smokiness, & flavor! Looking forward to trying their other menu items! Just amazing! read more

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I just want to start by saying do not try to eat the ribs like a lollipop The meat falls right off the bone. That's how tender these ribs are. The beef brisket was like a godly beef bacon... I mean the food is just amazing! I haven't had bbq like this since I lived in the mainland. We opted to get our food to go. There was a line but it moved really fast. The staff was helpful and friendly. The people online were even friendly! We ended up chatting with several people all who were excited to try this Texas BBQ located in the heart of Kaka'ako! read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Awesome, best bbq on the island..it is Texas style and not the traditional Korean bbq normally found on the island. Owners and Pitmaster are awesome. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hot Dang! I first tried this place when my brother, who lives in Wahiawa brought this huge pan of beef brisket, ribs and pulled pork. I had never had REAL Texas barbecue before so I was completely blown away Several months back, I went out to Wahiawa and to my dismay, the location where Sunset Smokhouse once was, was now empty! I was terribly disappointed but with things as crazy as it has been, I understood that many business could not survive. Just recently I found that the business had simply moved to Kaka"ako, right on Cooke Strret, near Salt. I was so thrilled to hear they were back and finally yesterday I was able to stop by. Parking is super easy and so I ended up buying tons of gift cards so I could share this beautiful gem with my family and friends. The hardest part is the hours. It opens Thursday to Sunday from11::00 a.m. til it's sold out. This makes it a little difficult, but don't let that discourage you, just need to plan a little better. I promise you, it will be worth the planning and worth the wait. Everything looks so amazing there, it's really hard to choose. The meats are so juicy and delectable, my mouth waters just thinking about it! Although everything tastes fabulous, my personal favorite would have to be the beef brisket. He brings the slab of brisket, wrapped in his warmer and slices it up right in front of you. You don't even have to taste it to see how juicy and tender it is. The dry rub is just the perfect blend of seasoning, but now overpowering so you can enjoy the full flavor of the meat. This morning I had to go back for more! Got there about 10 minutes after they opened and the line was out the door! Again, please don't let this stop you from joining this barbecue food fest. You won't regret it! Can't say enough so I'll just let the pictures and the video say the rest! read more

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This is BY FAR the best barbecue I have had on island, or anywhere else over the past few years. I am from Texas, and like to think I know good bbq when I see / taste it. The brisket, oh the brisket!!! It was divine. Melt in your mouth, savory, salty, Smokey goodness. 1000 out of 10. The sausage, also a home run! Super chunky, but also very moist. 10 / 10. The pork rib was excellent, but not my absolute favorite thing, solid 8 / 10. The beef rib, while it looked glorious, I didn't get to try. My friend brought this to a get together today, and you better believe we will be regulars! I cannot wait to go check it out for myself! (Sorry! Terrible picture, cause I didn't think about snapping one until people had dug in) read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I happened to see their commercial on the news. From what I can gathered and photos on Yelp, they started out as a food truck but now moved to Kakaako area across from where old Fishers Hawaii used to be. We checked this place out on a Saturday around 12pm and there was a line out the door. We quickly parked on the street and made to the line. Only street parking is available. The line wasn't so bad once we made it in the store. You can see their submarine looking oven behind the glass. T his place is bbq production served by efficient staff. First you have to order your sides like cole slaw, beans etc. We ordered their fresh cole slaw. They also ask if you would like some pickles and raw onions. They're complimentary. Next you get to order your bbq meat. We tried their brisket, rib, and sausage. Everything is sold by pounds. Their pulled pork was already sold out for the day. We got 1 pound of brisket and ribs and 1 link sausage for three of us. There's some chairs and table inside the restaurant but we decided to chow down in our comfortable car. The rib was juicy, soft, and seasoned just right. The brisket was out of this world! It was very soft, juicy, greasy and satisfying to my mouth. You can pull the brisket apart without having to use your muscles. It's that soft. The huge sausage was very different in a yummy way. Everything was made fresh and delicious. I used to just watch these Texas bbq on TV and I'm glad that we get to try them in Kakaako. We have to return next time for their pull pork. read more

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Delicious pulled pork! Super soft and flavorful - it falls right apart in your mouth. Delicious! I like the beans here as well. Tastes healthy but still yummy at the same time and it goes well together with the main dishes. Service is a bit slow but the food is definitely worth the wait. read more

New review since they moved into their brick and mortar location, same spot! It's in the restaurant directly behind their truck. They still get 5 stars of course, for their delicious mouth watering brisket!! This is the best BBQ I have had since I was in Texas. Now back to the brisket...you can order regular cut or fatty. I definitely recommend the fatty cut!! You will die and go to brisket heaven on first bite. I once ordered a whole slab of their brisket for a Christmas potluck ($170/sold by the lb) and it disappeared!! Everyone was asking where it was from. Their restaurant is nice and clean. Colorful art on the walls and colorful chairs! They leave the take out boxes which is much easier, and they have plenty of seating. The trip to Wahiawa is 100% worth it. They are currently in TX getting a new smoker...so be sure to check if they're open yet before heading out! I can't wait!! read more

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This is a cute little place in Kakaako with plenty of street parking. I went with my toddler on a weekday during lunch time. There was no wait and the staff were very friendly. My daughter enjoyed the brisket and cream corn. The ribs and potato salad were good but the brisket was amazing! So delicious!!!! Will definitely be going back. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Ribs, brisket, potato salad, cream corn - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We are lucky to have such a talented Pit-master here in Hawaii. Was waiting all week for Saturday to arrive so I could order the beef ribs . Also got the brisket, pork ribs, slaw and beans for sides and an order of corn bread. James' Austin roots are apparent because I think I would rate all three meats equal if not better than Terry Black's and Franklin BBQ. The huge Beef ribs had a beautiful bark and melted off the bone. The rendered fat gushed with every bite. Perfect amount of smokiness. Brisket was also tender and juicy. The pork ribs had a wonderful tang and perfect fall off the bone texture. Portions were huge so I had to call my family to come over to help finish the feast. The corn bread was very tasty. Different texture than traditional corn bread. Kind of like eating a bread pudding made from creamed corn. Service was excellent . I was on crutches so they carried my food out to the car for me. Not inexpensive but well worth the cost for high end authentic Texas BBQ. Will definitely be back. read more

If you ever heard the phrase "died and went to hog heaven" it perfectly describes my first visit to this restaurant. I got there after the lunch crowd so street parking wasn't a problem. The restaurant is located across the street from the old Fischer Hawaii location on Cooke Street. There is limited seating for dine in. All the sides were sold out except for cole slaw which I didn't mind because I was going to order it anyway. The sausages were also sold out but I was able to order pulled pork and brisket. Everything was so ono! I was especially impressed by how soft and flavorful the brisket was. It was so good it had me wondering if I really ever had BBQ before. I'll have to try the ribs next time! The entrees are sold by the pound so it can get a little pricey but trust me, it's worth every single penny! read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Pulled Pork and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This BBQ spot just moved into the neighborhood. I believe they are still in their soft opening so not everything on the menu is available yet, but I will tell you I was impressed. We have driven past many times deterred by the long line outside, but last Saturday we showed up around 12:30 and it wasn't too bad so we decided to wait. We actually got into the store fairly quickly (maybe only ten minutes) before we were helped. We tried not to order everything, but we got almost everything. All meats are by the pound so you can get as little or as much as you want. The brisket was good. Very tender and came right out of the butcher paper from smoking. I'm more of a pork girl and the pulled pork is to die for!! Probably the best I've ever had. The pork ribs were equally as good and just fall off the bone. This is the best BBQ you will have on island without a doubt. Prices aren't cheap, but you pay for what you get! The sides are good. All standard BBQ sides and delicious. I would say my favorite was probably the creamed corn. I am really waiting for them to have Mac & cheese though! This will definitely become a regular spot for us once it's fully open. read more

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Definitely come here to try an authentic taste of amazing Texan bbq. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, and sausage, along with coleslaw and potato salad. 1 lb of brisket was about 5-6 slices and 1 lb of pork ribs was about 5 ribs, give or take. If you like bbq, you will probably enjoy your favorite version of the dish here. My personal favorite was the brisket (the burnt ends were perfection) and pork ribs (fall off the bone tender). Everything was so flavorful we didn't have to add sauce. The coleslaw was great -- not the mayonnaise-laden version but rather super refreshing and light. Get there early to beat the rush (I got there at 10:50 am and there were already about 15-20 parties ahead of me). Get in a pre-order if you can to save time. read more

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So, my dad INSISTED on trying this place out while we were on Oahu because it made it onto the top 10 bbq places in the U.S (according to TripAdvisor) The place is only open a few days a week which wasn't the most convenient but we were able to check it out on our way to the airport. To quote a cousin who joined us- "These are the best ribs I've ever had." The rest of us ordered sandwiches which were LOADED with meat. The pulled pork was really well done, as was the brisket and sausage sandwich. Everyone left feeling satisfied and full. Two things to note: 1. The bbq sauces provided could use a hint on vinegar to balance out the flavors 2. Parking here is extremely difficult because there really isn't any. They have a sign saying. Parking is in the back but people from the complex are double parked back there and The likelihood of finding a space are low. read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Pulled pork sandwich (I added the coleslaw onto the sandwich from my side order) - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

OK, I know what you're probably thinking: You've got plate lunches, poke, shave ice, garlic shrimp, musubi, and a billion other wonderful food choices in Oahu. Why would you eat at a Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Hawaii, especially if you're a tourist? That was my initial thought when my wife put Sunset Texas Barbecue on our itinerary. We had done some research on the owner and founder, James, who brought his type of Central Texas BBQ from Austin to Oahu several years ago. I took this as a sign of authenticity and showed up at 11am (when the store opens), where we saw a line of 15-20 people already out the door. For a Thursday, the queue moved quickly, and we were in and out within thirty minutes or so. We ordered 1/2 lb pulled pork, 1/2 lb pork ribs, 1 sausage link, and a full pound of brisket. The total was like $72 for all that meat plus two sides (we got the potato salad and coleslaw), but I do not regret over-ordering. EVERYTHING tasted delicious. We asked for the fattier pieces of brisket (my preference) and some burnt ends, and James was happy to oblige. The meat was fall-apart tender, smoked to perfection, and wonderfully flavorful. The ribs, pulled pork, and sausage were nothing to scoff at, either. I was particularly surprised by how much I liked the sausage. Wrapped in an all-natural casing, there was a satisfying snap to each bite. All orders come with pickles, onions, Texas-style napkins (white bread), and barbecue sauce. The sauce brings it all together. There are two types of sauce, a spicy version and a mild version. For us, the spicy version was preferable and not spicy at all. (I know this isn't authentic, but the one thing I desperately wanted was a bowl of rice to absorb all of the meat drippings at the bottom of our tray. Luckily, we're in Hawaii, so we just bought some steamed garlic rice near our hotel and combined it with our leftovers for another ultra-satisfying meal. Now THAT'S a food hack!) We came back to Sunset Texas Barbecue around two hours later (just passing by), and we saw that everything had completely sold out, so definitely get here as early as possible. I would pin this as a "must try" on anyone's itinerary and will definitely return the next time we're in Oahu! read more

AMAZING!!! AMAZING!!! If you like smoked BBQ. I mean real smoked BBQ Texan style, this place is for you!! I have only come here once, but it was soooo good. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The staff (owner) was very cool and generous with the servings. I wish I could give this place 10 stars!! We had brisket (chopped) and pulled pork with 2 smoked sausage links. One of the best dinners I've had for a long time. The staff was very friendly and polite. The only thing that sucked about it was the parking. Uggh. But it is Hawaii and that's how it is nearly everywhere. Believe me, the parking is well worth it!! read more

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I have been in Texas for 3 months and I haven't had brisket as good as what they crank out here. And I have tried every BBQ joint in thos small Texas town. read more

Good bbq the beef ribs were pretty large and flavorful. The only downside is its pretty expensive. I accidentally ordered the beef rib platter with 2 sides I think it was $160 but it was a load of food so idk try the plate read more

Located at the old Molly's BBQ in Wahiawa. RESTAURANT The dining area is very clean and spacious. There's some art and some Texas flags. Plates, sauces and utensils are located on the side if you ever need them and an abundant supply of Spicy and Sweet sauce on each dining table. The menu is simple and not confusing which makes ordering your food a breeze. PARKING The parking is scarce. They share it with other businesses in the building so if you must, park on the street or you can buy a soda next door and park there. Don't tel them I said that though. Lol. FOOD Brisket is a must. They offer lean, fatty and mixed. Was my first time here so I ordered a mixed. Next time I come it'll be all FATTY! Brisket is moist and delicious and packs a lot of flavor. Pork ribs were also excellent. Falls off the bone. The links were also very good. The beans were a little on the spicy side. Potato salad has a mustard like tase and complimented the BBQ nicely. Cream corn was our favorite. Great if you want to dip your sweet bread in it. My only downside is the parking. Kinda cramped especially when you have a bigger vehicle like myself. But still a 5 star in my book nonetheless. Will definitely comeback and I can't wait. read more

Omg! One of the best if not the only one on island that I would 100 % recommend to friends and family... everybody... anybody!!! I'm drooling just giving this review that's how awesome their Texas barbecue is. It's not dry. Everything is just so juicy delicious. read more

Wow! I'm a barbecue enthusiasts and always though we had lousy barbecue places until now. I ordered brisket, pulled pork, sausage and beef rib and all were good. Everything is cut and weighed in front of you and from the moment the brisket hits the cutting board and has that nice jiggle, you know you're in for a treat. Really nice crust, beautiful smoke ring and extremely juicy. The smoke flavor was subtle and not overwhelming which should please any palate. The pulled pork is also very flavorful and juicy. Smoke flavor is also subtle and not overwhelming. The sausage was awesome! Very good flavor and juicy! I highly recommend you getting a few links! My favorite was the beef rib! Holy cow was that good! Nice smoke flavor, super juicy and tender and gigantic. Worth every penny!!! I don't know where they get their meat from but it has the perfect fat to meat ratio. Loads of street parking, but get there early because the line can get pretty long. (Totally worth the wait) The price isn't that bad considering the time and effort it takes to smoke plus the cost of the various cuts. Leave the traeger at the hardware store and just buy from Sunset instead. ( Sorry, I had to get my cheap shot in on the pellet grills hahaha) read more

Sunset Texas Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii