pecan lodge

while the service was great, thefoodwas just ehhhh. we have had better brisket, pulled pork, and ribs elsewhere.

i was worried about the lineup for this so we went pretty early for dinner around 6pm. normal 10-15min wait to lineup. then another 10min for food. very canteen style dining. more of afoodhall experience but thefoodis to die for. melt in your mouth brisket 🤤. see this in the app

i really love thefoodand the vibe of this place!

we almost didn't stick around when we first walked up because of the line out the door, but the people around us were frequent patrons and they said it was worth it. it was. first, the line moves quicker than it seems. they are very efficient with processing orders and moving people along..and we received ourfoodwithin 5 mins from when we placed it. second, thefoodis damn good. we had the brisket - so tender and yummy, sausage, fried okra, and collard greens. they have an impressive number of awards on their wall that span several years, and i can see why. plus they're in a great location, we had a nice walk with lots of shopping after the big lunch.

in dallas for the weekend and had to try some local bbq, pecan lodge was a recommendation by a friend and it didn’t disappoint. got there and hour after it opened and there was a line out the door but it was most definitely worth the wait. i had the daily special which was the brisket burnt ends and it was phenomenal! also had a great local beer selection! another tip, while the line is long if you can snag a seat at the bar you can skip the line and order right at the bar.foodcame out within 5-8 minutes after ordering. great experience and will definitely be back!

all hype. we came to dallas for a swim meet and had heard so much about this place. they open at 11 am and the lines start well before that adding to the mystique of the bbq joint. also, guy fieri offoodnetwork had a show on them and raved about their food. so we went. thefoodis pricey so be ready. we ordered a nice mix of meats that included a beef rib (a must when in texas), pork ribs, burnt ends, and sausage, along with greens (also my favorite when eating bbq), and cole slaw. the bbq was incredibly over smoked. the flavor was akin to what i would imagine licking my fireplace walls after a good winter fire, and every piece of meat tasted the same. the meat fell off the beef bone, but that was not the case for the pork ribs, and the beef tips were charred and extremely dry. the sausage was maybe the better of all the meats in terms of flavor without such a smoke taste, but all in all you couldn't taste the actual meat. smoke, smoke, smoke. now to be fair, my husband seemed to like it some, but my son didn't at all either. i literally spent the rest of that day and next repeating the flavor. it was awful. the cole slaw was spicy. that isn't bad per say, but it did nothing to cool off or tame the smoke flavor of the meats. the greens were a bit weird. they told me that they were cooked with pork and brown sugar, and i could definitely take the sweet but had no hint of pork at all in them. there were no pieces of pork in there either. the greens were also real spicy. not my favorite either. i was seeing a lot of macaroni and cheese going out in large quart containers, but it looked runny and not like homemade baked macaroni and cheese, so i didn't order it. so, all in all, i think the hype outweighs the actual reality of this place. if you like heavy smoke flavor then this is your place, but don't count on tasting any of the meats themselves. one should never trust guy fieri anyway. he doesn't know much about anything as far as i can tell.

wanted to try pecan lodge a second time on a calmer day before i gave a detailed review.

atmosphere, design, & service: 4.0/5.0
we went wednesday around 2pm, upon walking in the line was already about 45-50 people deep (the line moved fairly fast). the aesthetic of the restaurant was fairly nice, nothing special. but i wasn't concerned because i knew with bbq in texas, its never about the experience it's about the food.

food: 4.0/5.0
i ordered the "two meat plate", you can either pick between brisket, beef ribs (always sold out), pork ribs, pulled pork, & hand-made sausage. since the beef ribs were sold out, i chose the brisket & pork ribs. my side was mac & cheese with bacon, this totalled up to about $15 without a drink (i got a water cup). thefoodwas good, the marbled fat off the brisket melted in my mouth, the porks ribs were juicy & well seasoned without the bbq sauce, & the mac & cheese was nothing special even with the bacon sprinkled on top.

final thoughts: 4.4/5.0
pecan lodge is good, i definitely recommend it to anybody that has been wanting to try it. as of dec 2017, it still ranks #1 for bbq in dallas only. the wait isn't as long as franklin bbq in austin and the line moves fairly fast so it's not that bad. hopefully, my review helped!

if the beef ribs are ever in stock, go for it, they never have enough in stock due to popular demand. one of these days, i'll eventually stop by and grab some.

love everything this place has going on. it’s about as low maintenance as you can get when it comes to a good sit-down restaurant, and the quality of thefoodis just above and beyond. the atmosphere is bustling, it’s really fun with everyone piling in within a 4-hour window. you order before you sit down, and thefoodis ready super quick. pick your own table, each table has an entire roll of thick paper towel, because you’re gonna need it. you get a lot offoodfor a really good price. the ribs and pulled pork will just melt and fall apart in your hands. the fried okra is good, and side mac and cheese is so, so, so creamy. try the banana pudding for dessert, delicious way to wrap it all up. amazing food, i wish we could’ve hit it everyday we were in dallas.

pretentious yet unassuming - the pecan lodge delivers probably the best bbq brisket i have ever had - great service andfood- crowded but worth it!

being from michigan i'm not an expert on texas bbq, but my son took us here claiming it's the best in dallas . the line was long outside the door. we got three combos and shared so we could sample everything. thefoodwas awesome !!! amazing brisket and the bbq sauce is very tasty . if you are the area or want to make a special trip for great bbq you won't be disappointed !!

weekdays, this bbq joint opens 11am-3pm. 4 hours of business! i arrived there 10:50 and a queue were already formed. door opened at 11:04 (maybe before that, but it felt that long), went in and awed at the "wall of fame". it seems that they have won almost every singlefoodawards. well, you have to see it yourself to believe.

i ordered about a pound of beef ribs, and 1.5 lbs of brisket. they were uh-ma-zing!! moist fall-off-the-bone ribs! the brisket were good as well, but i was really brought to the next level by the ribs! simply the best ribs i have ever tasted!

waits are long. so glad they moved to bigger digs. there's a shortage of greatfoodinwest end and this  fills the gap. yes to fried chicken! yes to pancakes and good coffee! shrimp and grits are also a must!

great indoor or outdoor setting.foodruns out by midafternoon on weekdays. they stay open later on fri-sun. great, moist, tasty bbq with some delicious choices for sides. inside is noisy but that can sometimes add to the fun. large bar. tip: you pay by the pound. when trying to figurefoodquantities, i found it helpful to ask how many slices of tri-tip or ribs or whatever there were in a half pound increment as that is how you pay.

when in dallas a texas barbecue is a must experience. our fairmont hotel concierge gratefully made the recommendation and their shuttle service drove us there and back gratis.

the meat was to die for tasty and melt in the mouth. in my town brisket is salted, boiled meat, in texas it is luscious. all in one affordable price forfoodand drinks is an added bonus.

get in early to join the hungry queue.

what a memorable dining experience!

got there about 10:50 or so and we were about 10th in line. opened promptly at 11 and got right in and got to all the good food! this is good ole bbq! had brisket, ribs, fried chick, pinto beans and mac and cheese! all the meats were great. brisket was may favorite. i thought the pinto beans were really good with a nice smokey flavor. mac and cheese was just ok. overall the service andfoodwere great and i had a great first experience at pecan lodge.