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Orlando-local owner & pitmaster Tyler Brunache is proud to welcome you to the first brick & mortar restaurant location of Smokemade Meats + Eats in the Curry Ford West District, near Downtown Orlando. The stand alone BBQ restaurant features casual counter service for restaurant dining indoors & covered patio, takeout, and whole meats to go as available. Known for slow smoked brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, turkey, scratch-made sausages, sides & desserts. Smokemade is a beloved favorite amongst all who appreciate traditional Central Texas barbecue. Named Top 3 Best BBQ by readers of Orlando Sentinel in the 2024 Foodie Awards, Orlando’s Best Food Truck by Orlando Magazine in 2023 Dining Awards, & Critic’s Choice Orlando’s Best BBQ in 2022.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1400 S Crystal Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: (407) 270-9199
Website: http://smokemade.com/
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Smokemade Meats + Eats
Smokemade Meats + Eats, locally owned award-winning Texas style BBQ restaurant in Orlando. Get the best brisket, craft barbecue meats, dine in & catering.
Menu – Smokemade Meats + Eats
Smokemade Meats + Eats barbecue restaurant in Orlando menu offers the best smoked brisket & Central Texas BBQ smoked meats, scratch made sides and desserts.
Smokemade Meats + Eats – Orlando – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
Central Texas-style barbecue in Orlando? You bet, at this spot off busy Curry Ford Road from owner/pitmaster Tyler Brunache.
Reviews
Elise S
This family was very impressed (kids and all!). It can be difficult for us to find a restaurant where all of us are happy with the choices, but not here. Best BBQ we’ve had since we left Kansas City, even though they’re different styles. The flavor on the meat was so good, all was tender, the sauces were very tasty (especially the mustard-based one which was also a little sweet). The fries were amazing! Well seasoned and perfectly cooked — we got them loaded, which came with housemade chili and cheese on top. Potato salad had lots of flavor. The slice of bread included was phenomenal — just like homemade! So we took a loaf and a pack of tortillas to go.
Dining area is casual, plenty of paper towel, containers to go. Clearly a family-friendly place as others were there with their kids. No loud music (which is really helpful for me personally). Excellent, friendly service!
Can’t wait to come back and try the rest!
Ordered:
Brisket
Pork ribs
Pork belly burnt ends
Loaded fries
Pinto beans
Potato salad
… moreDining area is casual, plenty of paper towel, containers to go. Clearly a family-friendly place as others were there with their kids. No loud music (which is really helpful for me personally). Excellent, friendly service!
Can’t wait to come back and try the rest!
Ordered:
Brisket
Pork ribs
Pork belly burnt ends
Loaded fries
Pinto beans
Potato salad
RichieNY
******THIS IS A MUST VISIT!!! Having driven 1.5 hrs and waiting what seems like 2yrs to visit this spot, I must say if you are at the parks, in the Orlando area or within driving distance and want BBQ…..PULL UP!!! Today it was a blustery 34 degrees which is odd for Florida but may have helped with crowd control. Parking could be a challenge but there was parking and an empty business plaza next door so no problem there. On order: Beef Rib, Pulled Pork, Smoked Turkey, Pork Ribs, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Brisket, Burnt Ends, Mac n Cheese and finally Baked Beans…..1/2+ lb of each meat!!! DO NOT MISS ON THE BEEF RIB AND JALAPEÑO SAUSAGE!!!! Those are my standouts 5+ on the scale, not at all fatty on the rib, smoked perfectly and fall apart tender. The Jalapeño cheddar sausage was smoked perfectly have one to eat is and one to go!!! Everything else was a solid 5 for me except the Pork Ribs which were too salty on the back end although super tender and I will order again. We’ll be back at the spot next time I’m near Orlando, this food will keep us right for 2+ days for now!!! PS….Smoked Turkey is so under rated, they got it absolutely right with the mustard sauce as a compliment!!!
… moreKhoi Nguyen
This is your neighbor local bbq spot. My friends and I arrived on a busy Sunday right when they opened. Shortly after the line was close to the door. Recently acquired Michelin Guide status this place lives up to the hype. We loved the pork sausage, burnt ends, Dino rib brisket and the Mac and cheese. All of the bbq was made fresh and tender. We liked the bbq sauces offered at the table as well.
The interior features dining room tables, condiment station and memorabilia. The line moved quickly and is recommend coming early in the day or pre order if you plan on ordering a lot. I’ll definitely be back to try some of their other seasonal items. Prices were fair and we paid around $30 per person for 5 bbq items and 3 medium sides.
… moreThe interior features dining room tables, condiment station and memorabilia. The line moved quickly and is recommend coming early in the day or pre order if you plan on ordering a lot. I’ll definitely be back to try some of their other seasonal items. Prices were fair and we paid around $30 per person for 5 bbq items and 3 medium sides.
V
Tried this place out while in town, the meats are very well cooked and the sauce provided at the table tasted amazing. The beef ribs unfortunately didn’t feel worth the price point, as most of the weight they charge you is the bone and there’s a higher fat content (better taste but less actual lean meat). However, the rest of the food definitely has a fair price and tastes delicious!
This is definitely a get there early or possibly luck out type of place, we got there 5 minutes after opening and parking was already difficult to find and the place was filled.
… moreThis is definitely a get there early or possibly luck out type of place, we got there 5 minutes after opening and parking was already difficult to find and the place was filled.
Cole Barber
Absolutely fantastic place! Food was out of this world and I can’t tell you enough to get the Mac and cheese WITH brisket!! Phenomenal meal that left me stuffed and the key lime was the perfect level of tartness. I wish you could remember the incredibly nice woman who helped me’s name but great service. Will be back for the Beef ribs on the weekend per her recommendation!
… moreT S
Smoke made has been on my list for a while now and we finally had the opportunity to visit. Safe to say, we were extremely happy we finally showed up! We came in early on Sunday and we found out that they do brunch for the first hour of the day and then begin to offer lunch a little later. As a result, we ordered the salmon sandwich, the brisket sandwich, and some breakfast tacos. Everything was super delicious!! The salmon sandwich was my favorite, it was absolutely massive and you couldn’t close the box. The bread was delicious and the fish with the cream cheese was to die for. We ended up coming again later to get some of the sausages and Mac and cheese and those were perfect as well. I cannot stress this enough, you need to make the time to visit Smokemade here in Orlando!!
… moreNancy
We definitely need to come back earlier in the day because by the time we came, a lot of the items we wanted to try were sold out. Nonetheless, what we tried was good but not amazing. The brisket was my favorite. The strawberry and cream cheese kolache was also delicious. Service was friendly, but they forgot we ordered a banana pudding. Prices were reasonable. I’d come back to try the beef ribs, Mac & cheese, and pulled pork.
Edit: Came back and now pulled pork and beef ribs are my favorite. Brisket was a little salty this time but still good. Mac and cheese was good but not amazing.
… moreEdit: Came back and now pulled pork and beef ribs are my favorite. Brisket was a little salty this time but still good. Mac and cheese was good but not amazing.
Christopher Atkinson
We came here one day when we were looking for restaurants off the Michelin Guide, and also really wanted barbecue. We loved the simple menu, and really loved the idea of a beef tallow tortilla. I grew up eating everything with tortillas, so I was ready to gorge myself using them in this Central Texas style meal.
Ambiance was nice. Mostly simple like the menu, but with a beautiful mural adorning the far wall. Service is friendly and efficient. You have to be when everyone’s order has to be built piecewise and with fractions. Their menu is built off of the 1/2 pound prices, but you can order 1/4 pound if you’d like, so you can try more meats.
We ordered a whole mess of stuff. Like six meats, six sides, a dessert, and some tortillas. We knew we weren’t gonna finish this meal in one sitting, but we wanted to try as much as we could.
Highlights and lowlights.
The brisket was out of this world. Juicy and with just enough fat to be able to describe this brisket as perfectly succulent.
Turkey breast was nice and juicy, too. Has a nice bark on the outside. Definitely better than like 99% of turkey at other BBQ restaurants.
We even tried the Smoked Marinated Mushrooms (Smoked Portobello mushrooms tossed in our house sweet and tangy balsamic marinade). If you’re vegetarian, these are gonna rock your socks. They are bursting with flavor. Even if you’re not vegetarian, you’ll like these. But they are intense, so maybe just order enough for one per person.
Two special items I don’t see on the online menu, they must have been a weekend only thing, were the pork belly burnt ends and the beef rib. These choice items are pricey, but well worth it. Those burnt ends melted in your mouth and have a beautiful char. And that was literally the best beef rib I’ve ever had. Not an ounce of gross, unrendered fat.
We also ordered a whole mess of sides.
Mac & cheese was good. The noodles had a softer texture, but the cheese was very nuanced, not just yellow tasting like Kraft.
Hash and rice was very unique, and very Carolina. I would recommend everyone try this.
I would skip the potato salad. The chunks of potato were just too big to be cooked through properly.
And of course, the Tallow Tortillas (Homemade flour tortillas made with our rendered beef tallow). These were so soft, so soft and pliable. I was in a hurry and just warmed them up in a microwave, but if you have time, use a cast iron and get just a little browning on the outside.
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Smokemade. So much TLC went into their meats. It’s so plain to see that there are advantages to having just one location and not turning into a mega BBQ empire. I’ll be back.
… moreAmbiance was nice. Mostly simple like the menu, but with a beautiful mural adorning the far wall. Service is friendly and efficient. You have to be when everyone’s order has to be built piecewise and with fractions. Their menu is built off of the 1/2 pound prices, but you can order 1/4 pound if you’d like, so you can try more meats.
We ordered a whole mess of stuff. Like six meats, six sides, a dessert, and some tortillas. We knew we weren’t gonna finish this meal in one sitting, but we wanted to try as much as we could.
Highlights and lowlights.
The brisket was out of this world. Juicy and with just enough fat to be able to describe this brisket as perfectly succulent.
Turkey breast was nice and juicy, too. Has a nice bark on the outside. Definitely better than like 99% of turkey at other BBQ restaurants.
We even tried the Smoked Marinated Mushrooms (Smoked Portobello mushrooms tossed in our house sweet and tangy balsamic marinade). If you’re vegetarian, these are gonna rock your socks. They are bursting with flavor. Even if you’re not vegetarian, you’ll like these. But they are intense, so maybe just order enough for one per person.
Two special items I don’t see on the online menu, they must have been a weekend only thing, were the pork belly burnt ends and the beef rib. These choice items are pricey, but well worth it. Those burnt ends melted in your mouth and have a beautiful char. And that was literally the best beef rib I’ve ever had. Not an ounce of gross, unrendered fat.
We also ordered a whole mess of sides.
Mac & cheese was good. The noodles had a softer texture, but the cheese was very nuanced, not just yellow tasting like Kraft.
Hash and rice was very unique, and very Carolina. I would recommend everyone try this.
I would skip the potato salad. The chunks of potato were just too big to be cooked through properly.
And of course, the Tallow Tortillas (Homemade flour tortillas made with our rendered beef tallow). These were so soft, so soft and pliable. I was in a hurry and just warmed them up in a microwave, but if you have time, use a cast iron and get just a little browning on the outside.
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Smokemade. So much TLC went into their meats. It’s so plain to see that there are advantages to having just one location and not turning into a mega BBQ empire. I’ll be back.
Josh Moore
I really wanted to visit here and share the experience of so many others on this rating with 5 stars. Not the case. While the brisket had good flavor – it was tough. Like gnaw on it tough. The greens were inedible they were so salty and had tons of stems. Like big stems. The pinto beans were really good and the 2 slices of bread were the highlight of the meal. Which for nearly $30 for what you see here is pretty disappointing. I’ll try again bc the staff and atmosphere was very good – but this loop through wasn’t it.
… moreMatthew Cox
This is one of the best BBQ restaurants our family has ever been too. The pork ribs the best I have tasted (and I have tasted a few). We liked the Cheddar and Jalapeño links, the pork belly burnt ends and the Brisket.
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