Smoke Monkey BBQ

This was our first time here, and we were genuinely excited to find an authentic Texas BBQ spot so close to our new home. The atmosphere looked great when we walked in, and we had high hopes. We ordered a half pound of brisket, a half slab of ribs, and a quart of mashed potatoes. When they handed us the order in a to-go bag, it felt surprisingly light. I checked before leaving and realized it only contained the potatoes — glad I looked. They let us know the rest would be right out. They also almost forgot the gallon of sweet tea we ordered. When we got home and opened the brisket, unfortunately it was almost entirely fat (see photo). The ribs were pretty good, and the mashed potatoes were good as well, though they didn’t include any gravy. The final disappointment was that there were no dinner rolls included as listed on the menu, and no condiments like pickles or onions in the bag. It’s really too bad because we were excited about the buffet option and had already talked about bringing the whole family. We truly wanted this to be our new go-to BBQ spot and hope they can tighten up the execution.

This was our first time here, and we were genuinely excited to find an authentic Texas BBQ spot so close to our new home. The atmosphere looked great when we walked in, and we had high hopes. We ordered a half pound of brisket, a half slab of ribs, and a quart of mashed potatoes. When they handed us the order in a to-go bag, it felt surprisingly light. I checked before leaving and realized it only contained the potatoes — glad I looked. They let us know the rest would be right out. They also almost forgot the gallon of sweet tea we ordered. When we got home and opened the brisket, unfortunately it was almost entirely fat (see photo). The ribs were pretty good, and the mashed potatoes were good as well, though they didn’t include any gravy. The final disappointment was that there were no dinner rolls included as listed on the menu, and no condiments like pickles or onions in the bag. It’s really too bad because we were excited about the buffet option and had already talked about bringing the whole family. We truly wanted this to be our new go-to BBQ spot and hope they can tighten up the execution.

Smoke Monkey BBQ delivered a strong experience. I arrived near closing, and the staff still treated me with attention and patience. The hospitality stood out. The barbecue had deep flavor and tender texture. The brisket tasted rich. The sides had care behind them. I noticed live music toward the end of my visit, which added to the atmosphere. It created an easy place to sit and enjoy the meal. I plan to return during regular hours to take in the full experience. This spot earns the rating without question.

Smoke Monkey BBQ delivered a strong experience. I arrived near closing, and the staff still treated me with attention and patience. The hospitality stood out. The barbecue had deep flavor and tender texture. The brisket tasted rich. The sides had care behind them. I noticed live music toward the end of my visit, which added to the atmosphere. It created an easy place to sit and enjoy the meal. I plan to return during regular hours to take in the full experience. This spot earns the rating without question.

My husband and I tried it for the first time on Sunday and I have to say it was great. The atmosphere was great friendly staff clean. The food was so great hadn’t tasted a good gumbo in a while and the salad bar was out of this world.