Pecan-smoked BBQ gets grilled up at this seat-free hideaway in a roadside shack.
dwerthman
I’m in Dallas for a long-term work contract, so I have been trying as many BBQ places as possible.Meshack’s, although not a sitdown place, is still my favorite. Plan to wait in line, but it is worth it. I ordered the three meat combo with brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. I got the sides of beans and potato salad. Brisket was moist and flavorful. The beans are the best I’ve had in the Dallas area, with brisket mixed into them. Wonderful potato salad recipe if you like potato salad. All that cost me only $18. The only drawback for me is there’s no place to sit down there, you have to take it home, and no cold beer! Overall, this is my favorite over every other place. I’ve tried in the Dallas area.
… moreD J (BB)
I actually tried them for the first time. I wasn’t disappointed. Ribs were delicious and flavorful and chopped brisket was good as well.
I will try sliced brisket next time. The ribs for sure was a win,win
I grew up on BBQ from east texas and this is how good bbq taste.
The bbq from Dickies, Spring Creek and other big chain bbq spots isn’t real southern country bbq taste.
… moreMuneeb Ullah Jan
I am a big time Buc-ee’s chopped sandwich fan and this place serves as good as theirs. It’s tastes amazing, clean BBQ meat. The only off thing about this spot is the wait time. You gotta be early and wait at least 20 mins to get your order but it’s totally worth it.
Would really appreciate if the management can put up a shed outside to save us from the scorching sun.
Definitely going back again
… moreNatecia Sanders
This is a cash only business. so be prepared. Today I was a bit shocked because I have been coming here for over 10+ years however I didn’t have a good experience today for the first time. My ribs were over cooked as if the were cooked the previous day they were no where near fresh the beans didn’t even taste the same. I’m very disappointed my kids could have eaten the two plates I ordered and then some it wasn’t enough. I don’t care about to price. Today it was the quality that makes me feel like I should never return again I also left a tip.
… moreHerman Benefield
For the most part, these guys do a good job. It’s a pretty awesome experience to stand in line and bathe in that pecan smoke that Bellows out of that tiny little building. I wish they would take cards as a form of payment. It is very inconvenient, as a lot of people don’t readily carry cash. So it’s a true
effort to go and support them.
… moreMichael Kirk
Grabbed a half pound of brisket and links to have for dinner and, as always, it was delicious. The service by the family who own Meshacks is very warm and friendly. 100% recommend for awesome BBQ.
… morePA Dumas
Found this place on Instagram, its not all the hype. It might have been the place to go back in the day, but its not now. It should have closed when all original parties either retired or died off . More smoke flavor in the meat than there is flavor, whatever company they out source the potato salad from they need to choose a new vendor and they should take beans off the menu all together. The white bread was the star of the show. This is so low on the scale I can’t even justify rating it.
… moreJohn K Evans
Parking at the shack is catch as catch can, and the price point on a very select, old fashioned ‘cue menu about the best you will find in the country today. We opted for a pair of 3 meat platters at $16 per plate–lean brisket, ribs and rib tips, links, and the mandatory sides of baked beans and potato salad. The sides were sides, but Meshack’s is definitely about the meat. The links had good snap and the ribs were well prepared, separating cleanly at the bite. Both had a flavor profile pleasantly tilted to the peppery side (just the way we like it). The brisket had nice bark and pink ring, but the central Texas rub didn’t really kick in until we had them for dinner some 8 hours later.
We were happy with the food here, and look forward to another visit. It was fun talking ‘cue with Donna, who took good care of us during our visit– our 99th BBQ stop in Texas, and the 399th nationwide.
… moreTina Saner
OMG!!! Wow it was Fantastic. Everything we ordered was Great. Just moved here, and was Driving and spotted and Smelled the Aroma…. Mmmm
… moreBj Hoy
Can we get more stars above? 5 is not enough for this place & the owner(s), family & employee’s!!!
That was probably the BEST SLICED BRISKET that I have ever put in my mouth. It was cooked to perfection. Just the right amt of smoke from cooking. Most places over do it & you find yourself belching it for 3+days. They do know what they are doing. It was fantastic!!! Melted in your mouth. And the BBQ sauce…. OM! They have 4 or 5 heat levels. I had em’ put it on the side & I tried hot (not extra) & mild (not extra) & both were delicious! I was putn’ it on my sandwich & eatn’ it w/a spoon out of the container at the same time! And the people in there preparing, owner, wife, son & the rest of the crew were TOP NOTCH! The absolute sweetest people you’ll probably ever meet!!!!
Thank you guys for the food you prepare/serve/sale, your hard work, your smiles, the friendliness & love in your hearts. Its is so appreciated & welcomed in today’s world. Sure wish the world was full of people like ya’ll. May God Bless each & every1 of you. I ‘WILL’ be back! Bj
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