It's always so nice when you know you're about to eat fantastic bbq and it's not in some newly renovated shiny instagramable joint. Yearby's is the greasy spoon hole-in-the-wall you been dreaming of. We arrived Sunday Aug 31 2025 at 11:30 am thinking we'd be late but they moved up the open time at noon. We were maybe 8th in line. Wanted to deduct points for being out of turkey and hot links before they even opened but the food was just too dang good! The brisket is top tier. Have had better, but not by much. Great bark. Perfect tenderness. Adequate smoke. What more do you need? The smoked chicken though, wow wow wow... if you leave without getting some you really did yourself a disservice. The smoked meatloaf was a pleasant treat. It wasn't dry, the glaze was superb, and they gave you a lot of it! The potato salad and mac and cheese weren't spectacular but definitely did the job and anchored down the meal. Everything on platter was 60 bucks. I've spent more for worse. Get to Pilot Point and give em a try! read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

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"An hour's drive for BBQ this good feels like cheating the laws of physics." TL;DR: Yearby's BBQ and Waterice is a brisket-and-elote blessing straight outta the smokehouse heavens, run by Sabrina and CJ who know their way around both a pit and a frozen treat. Friendly folks, flavor-packed plates, and a mango waterice that deserves its own holiday. Twelve out of ten, will burn more gas for this again. An hour on the road is nothing when the horizon promises smoke and good folks. I rolled into Yearby's at 1:30 with an appetite big enough to make a rack of ribs nervous. Turns out, I was late to the party. The earlier crowd had already cleaned house on a few menu items, but brisket and turkey were still calling my name. I grabbed both, plus brisket elote, potato salad, and slaw. Let me tell you, that chopped brisket was tender enough to make a grown man question life choices and the turkey had a peppery kick that played nice with every bite. The elote? A messy, glorious mountain of corn, cotija, sauce, and brisket piled high. It was the kind of side dish that could run for mayor and win in a landslide. Potato salad and slaw backed it up like seasoned pros, no weak links on this plate. The dining room was full but there were still a few open spots waiting for hungry travelers. I snagged one and boxed up half the feast so my wife, the reigning Side Dish Queen of Texas, could hold court over the flavors later. She approved, which in my household is the BBQ equivalent of earning a Michelin star. Banana pudding wasn't on the menu, but the mango waterice saved the day. Cool, tangy, and perfect for a man who just wrestled brisket and elote into submission. I might've looked like a kid on summer break eating that thing, and I didn't care one bit. Sabrina and CJ know how to feed a crowd and treat folks like family. Yearby's is the kind of place that makes you start planning your next visit before you even leave the parking lot. Stamp collected. Only 37 more to go on this Texas Monthly Top 50 trek. If happiness had a flavor, it'd taste like Yearby's chopped brisket with a mango waterice chaser. read more

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Probably the best brisket I've had in TX! You know what's better than great brisket? Yearby's customer service! They are so welcoming and when you walk in, you feel like family. Yearby's has great covered patio seating and the aroma of the smoker drifts that way, completing the whole experience. Y'all definitely stop in! read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

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Excellent brisket sandwich, bbq mac n cheese and not so good street corn ($10)! Kind of expensive but #50 on our trek through Texas BBQ. read more

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This is the best bbq joint around! Brisket Mac and meatloaf. All the food is good. Great people also read more

Haven't posted in a few as nothing exciting has been found in the metroplex, UNTIL NOW!!!!! First, let me preface that I am from Philly and have lived in multiple cities and states, now I have to say the food at Yearbys was some of the VERY BEST BBQ that I have enjoyed in a loooooooooonng time. I have lived in Texas for 14yrs and not one BBQ joint has impressed me with one bite like YEARBYS! The MICKEY FICKEY COLLARD GREENS had me hooked!!!! The mac n cheese excited me and the smoked chicken was SEASONED to the bone. The hospitality was top notch which is just as important as the food. The water ice is reminiscent of home (lemon on bottom w cherry on top IYKYK) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do yourself a favor and check out this wonderful slice of BBQ NIRVANA read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Smoked chicken w collard greens mac n chz and bread - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

This was our first stop from the airport because we had to have some delicious Texas bbq as our first meal! It is so nice that it's fully HALAL! We enjoyed the brisket, the brisket corn, brisket sandwich, baked beans, smoked Mac and cheese, and potato salad. Did we order one of everything? Yes we did and no regrets! Everything was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend this spot if you're in the Dallas area. My only gripe is how far it was, a whole hour from the airport!! But the food was delicious and I definitely will want to go back if I'm in the Dallas area again! read more

Love!! Food is good, service was good. Everyone loved the food. The inside probably has about 6 tables or so. My kiddos loved the corn... really everything we had. read more

If you're within 50 miles of Yearby's BBQ and you're not already in line, what are you doing with your life? The beef rib is nothing short of heaven--smoky, tender, with just the right pull. The fatty brisket? Easily among the best in the state (and yes, I've done the miles). Don't sleep on the snappy sausage--the casing pops like it should, and the flavor doesn't hold back. Sides? They don't phone it in here. The collard greens are perfectly seasoned with a whisper of vinegar and soul. And the mac and cheese--I could write a whole review just about that. Creamy, rich, cheesy perfection that hits every note. And then there's the mango water ice--bright, refreshing, and the perfect way to wrap up a meal that already feels like a celebration. Texas Monthly got it right putting this spot in the Top 50. We're damn lucky to have Yearby's in our hood! read more

Despite living in the area for a decade, we had never heard of this place until recently, so we tried it out. It is a big hit among the Islamic community members in the area. The service was friendly but very slow to get our food, despite the place not being full. Limited drinks and selection of food so far. The potato salad was fantastic, the street corn had too much vinegar for our taste. The brisket ? I don't know if they had an accident with the salt but it was literally so salty , we could barely eat it and only finished half of it. And despite the recommended tipping while ordering food, the sign in there states you have to clean up " your own mess". I'll pass- there's far better BBQ nearby read more

Amazing BBQ . Staff is friendly and very accommodating. The food is some of the best BBQ that I have ever eaten and I'm from south Texas and grew up on BBQ. It cannot be beat . It is truly delicious !! read more

Went here for the first time last night and it was so delicious! Husband and I shared the sliced brisket, and the brisket Mac and cheese and it was plenty of food to fill us up. My mother in law had the brisket also with some potato salad which was also good, my father in law had the chicken. There were no complaints at the table, just a lot of chewing and lip smacking. The prices weren't bad. A dinner out for the two of us for 50 dollars?! Not bad at all. We will be back definitely! Next time we will have to try the banana pudding and the water ice. You can tell they put their heart into the food, especially that brisket! read more

Disappointing for having a perfect rating...way too expensive. We eat a lot of barbecue and I've never seen meat prices so high. $34 per pound on sliced brisket is crazy (and she had to scrap 20% of that because it was all fat). $15 for 2 slices of meatloaf that had minimal flavor other than a lot of black pepper. $5 per side for the small container is ridiculous. Did not like the homemade pickles; not a lot of dill flavor, just tasted like cucumber soaked in white vinegar. The Mac and cheese was fantastic! And the building was nice, but that's about all the positive I have for this establishment. read more

Sliced Brisket: 10/10; $16 per half pound Out of all the brisket I've had, Yearby's brisket is the best. The seasonings and meat quality is what really set the stage for me, the meat truly melts in your mouth, and it was absolutely delicious. Half Chicken: 8/10; $13 each The chicken was seasoned very well, usually smoked chicken tends to be bland but that wasn't the case here. It was a little dry but adding their house-made BBQ sauce helps add moisture and extra tangy flavor. Smoked Meatloaf: 10/10; $13 The meatloaf was the wildcard for me, I knew it would either be a hit or miss but it was definitely a homerun. Incredibly flavorful and moist, I just wished I could've gotten a bigger portion. I would come back just for the meatloaf. Smokin Mac and Cheese: 8/10; $5 for 8oz The mac and cheese was tasty, I didn't really taste an additional smokiness, but it was creamy and wasn't heavy at all. Brisket Mac and Cheese: 10/10; $15 This was the winner. This is the side you want. The tender brisket, plus the BBQ sauce, and the creamy mac and cheese. You will forget all your problems and will be on cloud 9. My only complaint is that the serving size was too small, I would pay extra for a larger size. Potato Salad: 8/10; $5 for 8oz The potato salad had great flavor and the acidity was a good side to pair with the fatty and rich meat. It's the perfect pairing for any BBQ. Yearby's Street Corn: 9/10; $5 for 8oz I feel like this was a good twist on the type of elote you get when visiting your local Mexican grocery store. The corn was savory and had a lot of flavors, I also loved the generous amount of cotija cheese used. Watermelon Waterice: 10/10; $5 I've never had Waterice before, I assumed it was going to be a snow cone with the same texture of ice as Bahama Bucks, but I was wrong. It was like ice cream but without the dairy, I later looked up the process and it's made just like how ice cream would be made just dairy free. It was creamy and not too sweet. It was a good treat for a hot summer day and a nice substitute for ice cream. BBQ Sauce: 10/10; Complimentary I love BBQ sauce, I eat it with pizza, fries, and more. The house-made BBQ was sweet and tangy, it paired well with all the food we ordered. The service was excellent, I ordered a lot of the menu as you can see. It took about 25 mins to get all of the food packed up. read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Trailer - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

Settled in the charming town of Pilot Point, Yearby's Barbecue has some of the best customer service I have ever seen. They are unequivocally kind and passionate about food and it entirely shows! The brisket was tender and juicy and the mac and cheese was so well made. One of the reasons I made the drive out here (about 40 minutes for me) was because this is one of the only Zabiha Halal Texan BBQ restaurants. This place is 100% worth your time, whether you eat Halal or not. The people will make your heart swell and stomach full. read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - pound of brisket, brisket sandwich, and smoked mac and cheese. not pictured: banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

This is the best bbq in DFW that I had in a few years they made the top 50 Bbq spots in Texas well deserved.

They didn't have turkey ready so got a full pound of beef ..when I got home and weighed it..it came out to only .80 lb..so I got shorted.20 of a pound..at 35 dollards a pound..THATS ALOT..Also got beans and they tasted out of a can..super disappointed...thought it would be better based on stars...nope..Mac and cheese..was meh..brisket too fatty...potatoes salad tasted store bought..elote ok...wasted almost 100 bucks on Medicore food..overall disapppinted read more

Drove by and made a U-turn to try it out. I was impressed. I will be back. Your brisket was on point. No pun intended

First time trying Yearby's and wow it was good. The brisket, mac and cheese, corn, and banana pudding were a hit with our family! We will definitely be back! read more

OK food. Way too expensive and they expect you to clean your table. I don't mind cleaning the table, but after paying $100 for lunch - wow! The food was good enough, but not $100 good. The brisket slice was half fat, so only 4 small bits worth. The rib tasted good, but mostly bone and $50 itself. The workers looked at me like I was nuts thinking it was expensive. Then they have a sign that says "This isn't your mom's. Clean up." They EXPECT that people coming in think $100 is reasonable to then clean up themselves. Again, wow! I've had expensive meals before that I actually thought were worth it. This - not. And a couple of hours later I was way hungry. So $100 for a small meal. Geez. I guess if you have to ask the price - go somewhere else. read more

I ordered 1/2 lb of point brisket, Smokin Mac n cheese and the street corn. Everything was top notch. This is top tier brisket for sure. Great addition to the area that's short on real wood smoked meats. Super friendly family run operation, I even saw the kids helping out. The brick and mortar building will be open inside soon. Will definitely be back to try the smoked meatloaf and other items. read more

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Had a great lunch here. Food was excellent. Recommend this place. Sliced brisket, macaroni and cheese potato salad was on point! read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Food was delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

Wow I don't even know where to start. We moved to Dallas a year ago and have been on a mission to find authentic halal TX bbq so you can imagine our excitement when we found out about Yearby's. Let me tell you... THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! It took us about an hour to get there from our house but it was 100000% worth the drive and we are already planning on taking everyone in our family there because it was THAT good! Owned by the sweetest, most hard working couple and the food just exceeded our expectations. We tried waterice for the first time there and it was so refreshing! The meat was perfectly seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth delish. The baked potato was EVERYTHING! We cannot say enough good things about this little find and wish them all the success because they absolutely deserve it! read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

Great bbq spot! We tried the brisket, hot links, and every side they have. The taste definitely has a Louisiana style to it with a touch of Texas bbq. The service was great. They accidentally forgot our beef rib and immediately refunded us. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a new bbq spot. read more

Loved the bbq here! This is the best option for a Halal BBQ restaurant in the DFW area. And even if "Halal" doesn't matter to you, it's still outstanding bbq. I suspect Yearby's will be a top 50 bbq joint (Texas Monthly) in the future. We tried sliced brisket, brisket Mac n cheese, brisket nachos, flanken beef ribs, and smoked meatloaf. Everything was excellent. I loved the smoked meatloaf. And once you're done, enjoy the Waterice (aka Italian ice) for dessert. Right now, they're operating out of a trailer but the restaurant space should be open soon. read more

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The most mouth watering bbq I've had north of Dallas. On par with some of the best joints in Austin, Dallas or Fort Worth

My wife had the huge beef rib and I had the meatloaf. They were both so good. I was only able to eat soft foods due to a recent surgery and that meatloaf was a life saver. I ate it for a couple days and it was just what i needed. The beef rib was ridiculously fantastic.. read more

Super excited to get some BBQ ! They have BBQ Thursdays & Fridays ! The Waterice is super refreshing and perfect for those who don't eat dairy and want something similar to ice cream. Great service and right beside the square. (I had to eat some of mine before posting a picture) read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Coconut & Strawberry Lemonade Waterice - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

By far the best tasting BBQ I've had in years and I recommend the tastiest meatloaf money can buy and let me tell you the brisket Mac is to die for. read more

Yearby's BBQ & Waterice - Meatloaf and brisket Mac - Barbeque Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

We went this weekend and it was amazing. We are still thinking about the Dino ribs!! They had chilli that day and that was also really good. We enjoyed it all! Def a must visit! Their meat is also halal which amazing for Muslims to finally try BBQ. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. The brisket and ribs were so tender it pulled a part with a fork! We got the whole menu and it was worth it . We had a family of 11 and were were very warmly welcomed and they had small games on each table to keep the kids entertained. Everything was great we will be coming back read more

The brisket was incredible and the service is too , will definitely come back for more

muuuuy increíble. No es como otra comida halal en la forma en que es halal cultivada, lo cual tiene sentido (esperaba un toque del Medio Oriente, pero es barbacoa ... de Filadelfia), pero aún así me cautivó y no sostuve ni un poco de decepción. este camión tiene un largo futuro. el menú es un poco limitado en este momento, pero lo hice con lo que puedo obtener. 16$ por media libra? pechuga (no obtuve el "water ice", ya tomé mi bebida. Lo siento, aunque parece bueno). read more