Family-run, bi-level shack with an outdoor patio offering Texas-style BBQ for take-out or dine-in.
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Texas Smoke Barbecue in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Texas Smoke BBQ is a family-run shack offering Texas-style BBQ for take-out, eating in, or on the outdoor patio.
Reviews
Yaya Gao (Commoner)
Omg, the brisket is to die for! We stumbled into this place at a late night, the staff was super friendly and accomendating. Food came super quick after we ordered. After a snowboard trip we used to only head to Pub199 for the much needed calories, this will be a very nice alternative for us going forward.
… moreJennifer McCurtain
I’m from southern Oklahoma and I know good BBQ, especially Texas BBQ. I’ve been to several BBQ places in NJ and the food was not that great, especially their homemade BBQ sauces. The meat isn’t supposed to come to you drenched in BBQ sauce because if it does, that means it isn’t good. Some places will brush sauce on the ribs in the final minutes of cooking to give it a good glaze and some added flavor if they don’t use a dry rub, but it shouldn’t be drowning the meat. The sliced brisket should come to you dry but have its own juices and flavor. The meat should be good on its own without sauce, and that’s what you get here.
The sliced brisket had great flavor and it easily fell apart when I stuck my fork into it. The ribs were also fall-off-the bone and had an excellent dry rub flavor. Their sauces, which they have mild, medium, and hot (not sure if they are homemade), were excellent and are what Texas BBQ sauces should be – thick and bold – not this runny vinegary nonsense I’ve had everywhere else in NJ. Granted, I don’t recall if the other places claimed to serve Texas style BBQ, but the vinegar-based sauce is a Carolina style, and I have never liked it. If you want a good representation of Texas BBQ, then this is the best place I’ve found. It was an hour drive from me, but I go up to northern NJ a few times a month, so I’ll definitely come back when I want good BBQ.
… moreThe sliced brisket had great flavor and it easily fell apart when I stuck my fork into it. The ribs were also fall-off-the bone and had an excellent dry rub flavor. Their sauces, which they have mild, medium, and hot (not sure if they are homemade), were excellent and are what Texas BBQ sauces should be – thick and bold – not this runny vinegary nonsense I’ve had everywhere else in NJ. Granted, I don’t recall if the other places claimed to serve Texas style BBQ, but the vinegar-based sauce is a Carolina style, and I have never liked it. If you want a good representation of Texas BBQ, then this is the best place I’ve found. It was an hour drive from me, but I go up to northern NJ a few times a month, so I’ll definitely come back when I want good BBQ.
Suzanne Beling
First time here. Not disappointed! Ordered the half rack of ribs and sides. Ribs were thick and fall off the bones tender. Cost meal for two, drinks, and desert was extremely reasonable. Will definitely be going again!
… morewilliam anderson
Really good food and very reasonable prices. Service is friendly and fast. Pulled pork, brisket, or chicken all excellent. Many yummy sides to choose from.
… moreHoward Liebmann
The food was very good. The pulled chicken, chopped brisket, onion rings, potato salad were excellent! One person in our party though the ribs were tasty, but slightly on the dry side. All the meats were very tender. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and would go back again. There is seating upstairs and outside as well. Overall, a very good experience! The atmosphere is on the rustic side…very casual
… moreGarv Agarwal
This was a great place to eat and enjoy a nice meal with family. The decorations and atmosphere were very nice and rustic. Felt very American. The food was even better. I got the full rack of ribs with a side of baked beans, and oh boy was that delicious. It tasted so good, and the meat literally fell of the bones it was cooked so good. One of the best meals I have ever had. Highly recommend.
… moreseverian83
Personally, I’ve not eaten here, but I called them to deliver food to a friend and her family, fairly last minute. They were very accommodating and went the extra mile to deliver it over a half hour away. They did this all with only two hours notice, which isn’t a great deal of time to prepare and deliver for a family of eight, in the midst of regular business hours.
The feedback from my friend was deliciousness delivered. So sure I’ve never tasted their food, but if I’m driving by I’d definitely go 30 minutes out of my way to try it!
… moreThe feedback from my friend was deliciousness delivered. So sure I’ve never tasted their food, but if I’m driving by I’d definitely go 30 minutes out of my way to try it!
n v
Found them threw a Google search in the area. The food is great. We had our wedding on Halloween this year and had them cater it. First I have to say the food was awesome. They were on time and very prepared. I have to send a great thank you to the servers. They were awesome and very friendly. Will definitely be going back and having them cater another party. Just an FYI I know you go for the meat….but the chilli and the coleslaw are to die for.
☆☆☆UPDATE☆☆☆ 9/30/18
STILL GREAT!!!! First time having burger and all I can say is fantastic!!!
… more☆☆☆UPDATE☆☆☆ 9/30/18
STILL GREAT!!!! First time having burger and all I can say is fantastic!!!
Susanna Senti
Great barbeque sandwiches and the fried ice cream was delish!
… moreChristina Scalzo
First time here . Food was great!! We sat outside which was nice. Everything was fresh & delicious, so good that I hardly used any sauce on my sliced brisket or pulled pork. I don’t like overkill with sauces or spices, so this place is right up my alley!! Mac and cheese & slaw were great, too. Simple and good.
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