pecan lodge

worth the hour long wait! the brisket and pulled pork were perfectly cooked. sausage was good as well, but the beef ribs were definitely the star of the show---fell right off the bone. we decided to try the mac 'n cheese, fried okra, and the slaw and we were not disappointed. don't miss out on the peach cobbler!

we're on a 45 day road trip with an emphasis on finding some great bbq. i looked at the texas monthly mag ratings and am eager to get started. went to pecan landing today (nov 5, '15) and was not disappointed. pl is some of the very best q i've ever tasted - awesome!!! i had my first ever beef rib and was blown away. the meat was melt in your mouth, smoky, with a great sweet peppery bark. the brisket was smoked perfectly, cut in thick, pull apart moist slices with a peppery bark. amazing!!! a new benchmark for my palate. the pork ribs a weren't quite as flavorful as i had hoped for but had good smoke and cooked until tender without falling off the bone. the slaw was made of purple cabbage and was too spicy hot for my taste. the mac and cheese also had jalapeño for some zip. i totally concur with the tm rating of 4.75 out of 5. tomorrow we're off to taylor, tx and louis muellers. stay tuned.

there's so much to say about this place, yet nothing i say will matter until you try it. it is the best barbecue you'll ever taste--seriously--not hyperbole. my favorite thing here is the pulled pork--it's truly unbelievable. having eaten at all the places in dallas that people consider the best, this is just so far better you'll be amazed. the brisket, and ribs are also great, and they make their own sausage which is smokey and rich. the sides are great too--i recommend the mac and cheese with bacon--it's so creamy and rich, and the bacon adds a nice salty and crunchy texture to it. however, plan your trip well--the hours are minimal and they run out of meat every day. it's so good, though, that i planned my trip to dallas around a time that this place would be open, and i even extended my stay so i could eat here before returning to the airport. i'm just sayin'!

o. m. g. who told pecan lodge they could serve a behemoth of a beef rib, perfectly smoked, with a light char, and buttery rendered fat? i ask because i want to shake the hand of a genius. the fried chicken boasts another huge portion and the crunchiness factor is phenomenal. the audible crunch is super satisfying.

if you're looking for real bbq, this is the place.  we got there early evening and the line was already forming.  unfortunately, the beef ribs were already sold out.  ordered a number of sample/combo meals.  included was, brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork.   side dish was the mac n cheese.  the brisket was out of this world.  words do not do the brisket justice.  the bark, the flavor, tenderness were fantastic.    the ribs (pork) were good flavor and pulled pork had excellent smoke and bark mixed in.   those three were excellent.   the sausage...... heh  was ok just not on the same par as the others and certainly nowhere close to the brisket.    next time in dallas, we will try to get there earlier to order the beef rib and just get more brisket...... it was that good!      almost forgot about the mac n cheese.   it was excellent.    the only way to go wrong if you're looking for real bbq in dallas is to not go here.   this is a must!!!!!!

the smell alone is enough to make any sane meat-eating humane go crazy. outside of the peak busy hours, this place is great for groups and after work beers. i felt the bbq was a bit dry for my taste but the buttermilk fried chicken was delicious. enjoyed the atmosphere and the live music on the patio.

expect to wait foooorreeevvver in line to order. the food wasn't as good as you'd expect it to be considering all the hype. they could improve on their sauces. not a bad place but in my opinion just more negatives than positives. i'll try again on a slow day.

lunchtime here is hectic!  the line is usually out the door and it is worth it!

if you are ordering for yourself then you will need to stand in the line.  if you are ordering over 5 lbs then you can go to a different line and put your order in. 

they have a bar area and i believe you can sit there any have drinks while you wait.  not sure if you can order from there too.

i had the brisket sandwich and it was really good.  i got the side of macaroni too.  great flavor!

i'll go back.

we sampled most of the offerings. the line was very long but amazingly quick. we almost left but ended up getting our food, eating it and leaving in 30 minutes! the brisket was good. the sausage was ok. great collard greens! the mac and cheese was creamy and tasty with green chiles. the cole slaw was ok. the fried okra was ok. the pulled pork was really good.

this place is great! i have only been a couple of times but i will definitely be back. the brisket sandwich and mac and cheese are the way to go! i wish i could eat every bite but sometimes you have to throw the in towel when you're so stuffed! i'm considering investing in an elastic banded pair of pants to wear when i go here in winter time and can't wear a dress.

this is definitely not somewhere i could eat everyday, but it's so worth waiting in line to hit up every few weeks. easily some of the best bbq in dallas. grab the brisket, mac + cheese, and collard greens, and you're good to go.

p.s. prepare for a food-induced coma afterwards. seriously.

brisket and mac n cheese with bacon - wow! loved it! cant eat this often, but it was so good. have it when you are feeling generous on a cheat day. its heavy but yum! be prepared to wait in line if you go there anytime between 11.45 and 1.30, but once you place the order, they are really quick.

juicy barbeque... got the brisket which is delicious but not photogenic at all... tried to grab a good pic, and just couldn't be done! very flavorful but the the fats are too much mid way through the meal. had to push them to the side. coleslaw was pretty bland

to be honest, i was very skeptical that pecan lodge would live up to all the hype surrounding it as it seems most restaurants in deep ellum can't, but i was pleasantly proved wrong. the "hot mess" was everything i hoped it would be and more. it was hands down the best sweet potato i have ever had {sorry mom}. the real winner however was the mac 'n cheese. i might just sell my soul for a tub of that mac and cheese on an icy winter day, and that sadly, is not an exaggeration. be prepared for your hair to smell like bbq for the rest of the day, but that is a sacrifice you should be wiling to make. you may also want a friend to bring a wheelbarrow to roll you out after you have gorged yourself on some classic texas fare.

brisket prices are the same as franklin in austin so compared to that this isn't even close. 

my gf and i went a couple weeks ago. 
:2 meat combo $15 so not a bad price.
:my gf got literally 2 ribs and one piece of brisket

:2 meat combo 
: i received a spoonful of pork and one piece of brisket

my brisket was half fat. my gfs too
pork was soggy 
ribs were dry 

i'd say this place is overrated. everyone i talk to in deep ellum says this place has gotten worse...sucks i missed when it was good