Laid-back locale with Wagyu steaks, BBQ & hearty Texas-style dishes, plus local craft beer on tap.
Scott Crawford
Got to say, the Local Yocal was a great experience! The atmosphere was comfortable and not too loud – lots of wood, brick, and leather. Our waitress Victoria was knowledgeable and attentive. Had the typical steak dinner but the Wagu Tenderloin had a wonderful flavor with just the right amount of wood grill – it cut like butter and melted in the mouth. Will happily return and hope to visit the butcher shop soon. Two steak dinners with salad and a shared side, dessert and coffee, w/o alcohol ~ $150 … but there were other good choices so we could have had dinner for half that if we had wanted.
… moreFredRogers17
Outstanding service with our server, Paris, and all the host staff to insure a great dinning experience. Delicious appetizers and tried the BBQ sampler plate. A great place to celebrate!
… moreJ C
I wish I could give 3.5 stars.
Sandwich and fries were good, and the brisket had solid flavor. The potato salad and coleslaw weren’t for us—we only took one bite of each. It would be great if customers could choose their sides instead of receiving the standard ones included with the plates. Drinks weren’t refilled but service was otherwise fine.
I would not return—it’s other bbq places with good meat AND sides, but my partner said they would go back for a sandwich.
… moreMichelle Nietert
We went to a special event at this location last night, and it was some of the best food I’ve ever had! The chef at this location is amazing and even was willing to accommodate my shellfish allergy and still allow me to enjoy a fabulous fish dish. Our meal was paired with Olema and Amici wines. For the first time in a long time, I drank and felt fine the next day as these wines have very low residual sugar and no additives. Their ending cocktail was one I definitely want to repeat.
The service was wonderful, and the bartender had the best sense of humor. It was truly a delightful evening and when I would love to repeat as they have these events quarterly.
… moreMatthew Krunglevich
A fun and inviting atmosphere that is bustling invites you in for a great meal. Service was friendly and kind. Food was above average with ample portions to please any appetite. The ala carte sides were great and very shareable. Lots of delicious steaks to choose from with seafood too. Family friendly with plenty of parking. Bartender can improve a bit as our drinks were bruised. Overall good experience where I will return.
… moreMia
Had a really good dinner experience. We were eating burgers at night. My Hamilton burger was packed with protein, while my husband’s regular burger, which he finished, was a bit salty. But overall, I thought the meal was awesome. The service at the bar was friendly and pretty quick.
… moreJose G
We stumbled across Local Yocal by pure coincidence, and I’m so glad we did! The food was truly amazing! We were looking for a seed-oil-free restaurant in McKinney, as we were visiting town, and weren’t quite sure how Local Yocal would turn out. Unbeknownst to us, they had switched their fryers over to beef tallow just three months prior! Everything tasted super fresh and fantastic. The Mac N’Cheese with Chopped Brisket was by far our favorite dish there. Truly mouthwatering. Thanks to the hostess Emily for the great recommendation! Overall, this was an excellent dining experience. Everyone there was super friendly and accommodating. We can’t wait to be back!
… moreStefanie Samson
Very cool, old building. Our waiter was awesome, drinks were good. The sourdough bread on our appetizer was awesome.
… moreRichard
Great BBQ Restaurant with outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. The BBQ is on point and the prices are fair. For lunch I had the brisket sandwich with fries and the wife had Mac & Cheese with smoked brisket on top. She couldn’t finish hers so we took it home and I had it the next day, and DANG it was good! And Now I’m craving it. Looking forward to eating there again soon!
… moreDan Panetti
Amazing food – and service – thrilled that we stopped here for lunch! Honestly, the pictures don’t do the food justice – these were outstanding burgers! We got The Hamilton and it was the best burger we’ve probably ever had – seriously! Little jalapeño for some spice to it, everything about this burger was awesome. And then we got The Texan, which is their brisket burger and it was awesome as well. Fries were good; went with a salad as the second side because we didn’t need any more fries or chips! Ambiance was awesome and Frances, our waitress, was so kind, courteous, and prompt with everything we needed for a wonderful meal!
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