Mae Bangtan
I walked in to order take out and got my food faster than anticipated. Got half pound of brisket, sticky rice, some pepper and seasoned fries. Brisket was super tender and the pepper was perfect! They were super generous with the fries – right amount of crunchy. Will have to come back to try other menu items.
… moreSarah Blu
It’s unfortunate Dine in is not an option. The food was good. We had the brisket which had good flavor but the edges were soft and the prime rib which was very tender and the au jus was excellent.
The sides were good not great. My favorite was the mashed potatoes and gravy.
The fries had great flavor.
… moreOnyedimma Nwachuku
Smok’n Outdoors consistently delivers on quality. My latest visit I picked up Mama’s pulled pork plate with creamy white mac & cheese and sticky rice. The pulled pork is flavorful with a floral kick with the Mama’s sauce. This pairs well with the sticky rice. They always have an intriguing monthly special item. This time I had brisket lasagna with garlic bread. Really good baked lasagna. The monthly specials are worth checking out! Great food and quality service here!
… moreMike Boardley
Bottom line: Marginal BBQ.
The good;
1. Pulled pork. I actually enjoyed the pulled pork. It was tender & juicy.
2. Beef brisket. It was decent. Fortunately I got pieces from the point and the flat so I was able to get the whole picture of the brisket. It was tender & juicy. It’s ok. I wouldn’t drive from Minneapolis to get it but if I was in the area and wanted a brisket sandwich, I’d stop in.
3. Mac & Cheese. I found the white cheddar macaroni & cheese pleasant and tasty.
4. Corn bread. It’s Ok. I enjoyed it when I heated it up and added some butter. Otherwise it’s dry and crumbly.
The bad:
1. Pork ribs were chewy and tough. Not fall off the bone tender.
2. Sauces: I could barely tell the difference between the sweet sauce and the spicy sauce. The flavor of both of them were bland and not very good.
3. Hot link: The worst tasting sausage link I have ever had. The texture was weird and the overall taste was greasy and fatty. Just not pleasant. I gave the rest to my dogs.
4. Mashed potatoes and gravy. They were Ok but the gravy was thin and runny like water. Thicken that gravy up.
Final words. This place has the potential to be good but they have a lot to fix. Maybe they need more experience? I been to the very best BBQ joints in America and I realize no joint in Minnesota comes close to anything in Texas but even by Minnesota standards, this place at the bottom of the list.
If you’re in St. Paul and want beef brisket or pulled pork, stop in.
… moreWarHmonger MATH
I’m qualified to reviews this restaurant. I’ve been to many BBQs and Mexican restaurants.
Birria Tacos: 7.5/10 very good. I wish it had a little more cilantro and onions. The birria sauce was good.
Sticky rice: 8.5/10 not too dry or mushy. Cooked right.
Cold MnC: 8/10 it was great! Perfectly cooked and balanced on the ingredients.
Mac n Cheese (regular): 5/10 this was a little too runny, sauce was decent and macaroni was on the harder side. It was OK.
BBQ sauce (Spicy): 6.5/10 a little sweeter (honey) than I prefer and sweeter than most places I’ve tried. Not bad but OK. Wasn’t too spicy, just perfect amount of spice.
Ribs: 7.5/10 very good. Tender, soft, flavors were good. I would recommend their ribs. Give it a try.
Brisket: 6/10 good. The flavor was very good. The selection of Brisket was on the lean side except for one slice. (front slice) Nicely cut thick slices. If this was a fatter brisket it would of been $.
… moreSou Mony
Craving BBQ and BBQ is what I received. Family owned spot, great customer service!!! Big portions with good seasoning no need for sauces. Definitely had to grab their sticky rice and Hmong pepper sauce an a side of their Mac a Cheese. Mac and cheese didn’t have much flavor but if you add some salt to it, you good. Definitely will be back to try other items. Thank you
… moreMelody Doan
Best bbq in the Twin Cities. The mashed potatoes were life changing and the pork ribs and brisket were incredibly tender. Loved all the sides we got and the corn bread tres leches. 100% would come here again!
… moreBuddha Moua
I come here. I come here when I have the time. Even if I didn’t, I would still come here. Why? Because it’s good. Family owned, great food, and great sides. Yum Yum Mac is damn good. The only slaw I will ever eat is here, which is the apple kale slaw. Beef rib is HUGE and meaty. Brisket is on point, literally. Ribs are good. A hint of sweet, tender, smoky, and the right amount of pull in ribs. You can pull the meat right off the bone and the meat is WHOLE. Which in my opinion is perfect ribs. The whole fall off the bone rib is dumb because it’s over cooked and you might as well eat chopped pork then, which their pork is great. Mama’s pork reminds me of my own parents. Which is great. Hmong pepper is aight. But their bbq sauces, normal and spicy is damn good. Add a side of sticky rice and it’s a wrap. I haven’t tried their prime rib, but I hope to return with a review of it. Their FB page is updated daily so you know what’s on the menu! Eat up.
… morePheng Lor
Been wanting to try this place for a while, but they tend to be sold out by the time I’m off work. Took some time off today due to my birthday to grab some, it’s pretty good. Beef Ribs are nice, moist and flavorful. Mac and cheese and hmong pepper are pretty good.
… moreJoe Daniels
Ordered in (via DoorDash) Brisket with sticky rice and Yum Yum Mac. The quality of meat (so moist fall off the bone) was excellent, didn’t need much sauce other than to add spice. The sides were delish too. Great meal to fill me up for a busy day at work.
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