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    Up in Smoke BBQ

    3.3 (91 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Awesome stop for good home cooked texas food
    Josiah P.

    Glad we stopped here! The brisket was banger and everything else was top notch. They definitely put heart into their cooking! And they have a nice gift shop and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

    Very nice dining room and empty plate of what was Great ribs and brisket.
    Terry H.

    What an excellent find today. Expected god bbq but today I had a fantastic surprise. Very clean place including the restroom. Friendly ladies behind the counter and absolutely great bbq. The brisket was so tender. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The ribs we also fall off the bone tender and full of great flavor. The jalapeño beans are a wonderful addition and the green beans were also a good find. Maybe next time I will try the deserts, they looked very good. But too much meat today to try them. Yes. This is on my return list

    Kenneth D.

    While the sides were decent, I do not frequent BBQ restaurants for the sides. I tried the three meat plate, brisket sausage and turkey. The turkey was edible. I tried one bite of sausage and one bite of brisket upon finishing each of those bites I feared for my health as they both had a taste I have never experience before in meat. Now let's talk sauce...decent BBQ can be made edible with good sauce. I experience another first in my life BBQ sauce that made the meal worse! The spicy sauce could be described as wing sauce but never should be referred to as bbq sauce again. See the image for the amount of meat I left behind. I absolutely love BBQ but wouldn't come back unless the place was on fire and I could piss gasoline! As you can see I could really care less about the service or the cleanliness of the place, my review is based strictly on food.

    Ribs and Brisket with Mac N' Cheese and beans
    Andrew L.

    You don't notice it at first but I highly recommend this place, great meat, easy menu, and great sides! Just like home

    2 meat combo with brisket, sausage, turnip greens, and tomatoes and okra
    David B.

    Meal: Lunch, eat in All Ratings out of 10: Quality of food: 8 Food to Spend Value: 8 Quality of Service: 7 Overall Rating: 8 I can't get enough BBQ when in Texas. While driving back to Dallas from Austin, I was curious to find a new spot I had never been. Hillsboro was going to make a good lunch spot timing wise, and Up in Smoke looked promising, so my son and I decided to check it out. I wanted to try a few things, so I went with a 2 meat combo. I chose brisket and sausage for the meat. It came with 2 sides, and at the recommendation of the cashier went with the okra and tomatoes and the turnip greens. The brisket had a nice smoky flavor (including the requisite smoke ring) that was very tender and moist. The sausage was also quite tasty and was robust in flavor. My son also had brisket with his kid's meal, and he loved it! Both veggies would not have been my first choice, but both were delicious. They had the right amount of seasoning without being overpowering, and they complemented the meats perfectly. The house BBQ sauce was also on point, and though the meat did not require it (a sign of great BBQ), the sauce was great and tasted amazing on the meat, too. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside and has a Texas country feel inside. BBQ smells dominate the air currents, making your mouth water upon entering. You order at the counter and find your own seat, so it is a pretty simple setup, but it works well. The prices seemed reasonable for what you got (including only $6 for a well-sized kids meal) and the quality was quite good. Up in Smoke was a gem of a find, and I highly advise you find them if you are anywhere near Hillsboro.

    Kelsey A.

    On our way home from visiting the Silos, me and the hub decided to stop here for some grub to go. We opted for the 3 meat combo w/2 sides and chose: sausage, ribs, and brisket along with fried okra and fried squash. The service was slow. They cut their meat to order, which is commendable. But after tasting everything, I'm not sure why they do. I tasted no hickory, or any smoke flavor for that matter. The brisket was tender, yes. Unfortunately, there seemed to be no seasoning and the appearance of the meat was entirely gray (with no smoke ring.) The ribs were the biggest disappointment by far. Covered in an overly sugared sauce, the rib meat tasted tough along with an odd aftertaste. The sides are kept & served cafeteria style in tepid temperatures. I opted for green beans in place of the absentee fried squash that day. The green beans were probably dumped out of a can, and the okra was old and unseasoned. A positive! The sausage was good w/a nice snap. If you ever find yourself at this place, order that & you'll be okay. Otherwise, skip it and avoid. There were so many things missing with this "BBQ" spot! The service, decor (carpeted floors - gross), and food are comparable to what you'd expect from an elementary school cafeteria. There was no sight of wood being burned and no trace of hickory smoke indicating actual BBQing. Huge disappointment.

    No smoke and fats have not been broke down... not how you cook brisket
    Cody P.

    Sad to say places like this still exist in Texas... Pros: sausage, sauce and a lot of sides to pick Cons: brisket has no smoke ring and was chewy, corn was cold and way to expensive for small town BBQ Don't go here

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    The food and the service is pretty darn good. Employees are always friendly. Clean inside with televisions.

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    I get lunch here every couple of weeks and the food is always ready pretty quick and it taste very good

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    Came here with my family. Employees were so friendly and the food was delicious. Definitely coming back .

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    We've never been disappointed with any meal we've eaten there. Small and unassuming, but worth the trip or stop off I-35 if you're hungry

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    4 years ago

    Food is delicious and staff are always so nice and friendly! Quickly became a new regular spot for us..Definitely recommend!

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    Great brisket and spicy bbq sauce, stop by and try it out. Quick service and sides to choose from. No lines, no wait !

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