pecan lodge

we were visiting from philadelphia and looking for authentic texas smoked meats. pecanlodge hit the spot! ribs were great, brisket was tender and flavorful and the hot mess is a must try!!!

amazing bbq. not too much more to say aboutpecanlodge other than it is amazing bbq. i would love if they could or would expand, if they could do so without losing their great flavor. the line is now part of the experience. i wish i had know how good it was for the years that i went to the farmers market and walked by their booth when there was no line.

considering the fact that this was only the second day thatpecanlodge was open at this new location, justin fourton deserves kudos for the consistency and quality of the meat. there is little doubt in my mind that the new location in deep ellum will be an even bigger attraction than the previous location.

tried the new location and happy to saypecanlodge is still the best in dfw. burnt ends and pork ribs were incredible!


-----02 jul, 2013-----

best bbq in dfw. by the timepecanlodge opened at 11:00 a.m., the line was well over 200 people deep. my wife thought i was crazy for wanting to get there at 10:30, but it turns out we were lucky we got there when we did. we also had some friends that met us atpecanlodge and kept us company in line. the line did not move very fast, but time did seem to fly by while we conversed with our friends. my wife kept my oldest daughter occupied by giving her ice cream. yes, she gave my daughter ice cream before lunch. i know that my wife just wanted to make sure my daughter was getting her proper servings of calcium. we are both waiting for the official notification of her mother of the year award for 2013.

a little after noon, we finally arrived at the register to place our order. i was disappointed to find out that they were already out of pork ribs, which were highly praised. no worries, there were plenty of other items on the menu i wanted to try. we ordered brisket, beef ribs, “hill country” sausage, jalapeno cheddar sausage, fried okra, and west texas pinto beans. since i had been waiting in line for over an hour and a half, i couldn’t wait to dig in. the brisket was absolutely smoked to perfection, had a perfect smoke ring, and was one of the top three briskets i have ever had. the beef ribs were perfectly seasoned, very juicy, and the meat was falling off the bone. i was also impressed with their two types of sausages, which they make themselves unlike most of the other bbq joints. both were flavorful, but i particularly liked the extra kick that the jalapeno cheddar sausage had. even the beans were out of this world tasty. the fried okra was good too, but paled in comparison to the beans. if you absolutely have to have bbq sauce on your meat, their sauce was pretty good but you are doing this meat a disservice by adding any sauce to it.

after eating atpecanlodge, i can honestly say that i finally found a great bbq restaurant in the dfw area. ever since i moved to the area in 2002, i have looked far and wide for good bbq and finally my search has paid off. this place was far better than any of the dfw bbq places i have tried and rivals some of the best in the hill country. i would ratepecanlodge a 9 on my 10 point scale. i thoroughly enjoyed this dining experience and believe this place lived up to the hype. my wife raved about it on the way home and our friends seemed to really enjoy it as well. i don’t know how soon i will be willing to go back and stand in line for 90 minutes, but i will do it again sometime and order extra to take home!

in dallas for the weekend and had to try some local bbq,pecanlodge 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. food came out within 5-8 minutes after ordering. great experience and will definitely be back!

wanted to trypecanlodge 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). the food was 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.

pretentious yet unassuming - thepecanlodge delivers probably the best bbq brisket i have ever had - great service and food - crowded but worth it!

the best barbecue i've eaten. barbecue is way more complex than most people realise and it's way more artistic than most people imagine cooking a slab of meat could be.

the thing i like aboutpecanlodge is that it is the perfect balance between new and old styles. i'm sure some people prefer other types and i respect those other styles but personally i think their brisket is perfect and so are their links.

it's smokey but not to the point you lose the flavour of the meat. it's got fatty enough to be moist but it's not fatty to the point of losing it's texture.

the sides are fantastic too. best of all the lines are (relatively) short and the prices are more than fair.

experiencedpecanlodge today. meats smoked w/ mesquite or oak wood. ribs & brisket average flavored. nothing spectacular. sides: collard greens (sweet), pinto beans (not hot), okra ( crunchy). dessert: peach cobbler (oat crumble crust). overall, pricy for the same backyard non-experienced bbq.

best bbq in dallas hands down. i've had every place in dallas/ft worth area that has any hype andpecanlodge is always a notch above the rest, as well as the most consistent.

this was our 6th trip to dallas to visit family. we make a point of visitingpecanlodge every time. if you are heading to dallas and want to experience some of the best barbecue in texas, get here. if you are a barbecue aficionado and you haven't been here, put it on your bucket list. the brisket is out of this world, the ribs juicy and tender, perfect bite. the mac n cheese is out of this world, staff are fantastic. there is always a line but it moves well, some great conversations to be had in line! don't panic when you see the line and are worried about a table. they move people through efficiently so when you do get to order your food, after you pick up your drink, generally always space to sit. don't try to have someone save a table, you just screw up the process. after you order, the anticipation for that brisket is hard to explain, well worth the wait. great to see how they are supporting respect life, unite dallas, great community partner and happy to support them on every trip. can't wait to get back in october!

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 and food were great and i had a great first experience atpecanlodge.

i was craving some bbq, so on a whim i phoned my mother and asked her to join me for a late lunch atpecanlodge. being a foodie herself, my mother jumped on the web to read about pl. as soon as she got in the car she told me that i needed a back-up restaurant because she read the lines were long. well, luck was on our side! after two trips around the block we parked right out front and walked right in and ordered. now, that is food karma.

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 topecanlanding 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.

o. m. g. who toldpecanlodge 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.