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In reply to BohunkAg • 9:56a, 7/2/23
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My biggest problem with Hard 8 is consistency. I've stopped going because it's expensive, crowded and the meat is either really good (rare) or average (most of the time). So 90% of the time I've been, I've left underwhelmed. Unfortunate because I like the atmosphere a lot. I used to go to the one in Brady 20 years ago when hunting and loved it. Think they must have sold out to an investor because after they shut that one down they started expanding all over DFW.
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In reply to Jock 07 • 12:50p, 7/2/23
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Went two weeks ago and thought it was really good relative to our expectations. The entire space is a pretty sweet set up too. Cheaper than most other BBQ places as well.
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In reply to Fairview20 • 1:18p, 7/2/23
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Just had a sliced brisket sandwich to go for lunch. I agree, don't know if it was lower expectations or what but I was actually impressed for what it is. A lot better than Rudy's that's for sure. There was still a bit of a line and as I was picking up my order noticed that there was a drive thru as well, don't know what that line looked like either. Probably should've tried to call in the order.
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1:24p, 7/2/23
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The ribeye was always my go to at Hard 8. Cooked just a few inches over charcoal, and was always consistently good.
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In reply to JCRiley09 • 1:24p, 7/2/23
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JCRiley09 said:
I'd rather eat elsewhere than have bad bbq. Check out Babe's Chicken next time


People were waiting outside at Babe's, which is how we ended up at Hard 8. Babe's was our original choice.
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10:05a, 7/3/23
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A couple of really good articles in the New York Times (I know, I know) about Texas BBQ and the new generation. Can't wait to get to Barbs-B-Q myself

Gift article links -

https://t.co/xk0fveRS2r

https://t.co/Vm3QeMJxQE

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7:55a, 7/6/23
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need Dallas BBQ recs!

A friend is in Manfield all weekend. Been seeing some great Dallas spots on here and would like to send him a couple. Thanks!
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In reply to gigemJTH12 • 7:58a, 7/6/23
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- Goldee's if you have time and it's probably the closest to Mansfield. Do your research before going if you choose this because it will have the longest lines.
- Hurtado in Arlington
- Zavala's in Grand Prairie
- Terry Black's in Deep Ellum
- Panther City near downtown Fort Worth
- Cattleack in Farmer's Branch/Addison (only open Thurs/Fri)
- Dayne's in West Fort Worth
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In reply to gigemJTH12 • 8:06a, 7/6/23
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Dickey's
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In reply to Koldus131 • 8:24a, 7/6/23
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Koldus131 said:
- Goldee's if you have time and it's probably the closest to Mansfield. Do your research before going if you choose this because it will have the longest lines.
- Hurtado in Arlington
- Zavala's in Grand Prairie
- Terry Black's in Deep Ellum
- Panther City near downtown Fort Worth
- Cattleack in Farmer's Branch/Addison (only open Thurs/Fri)
- Dayne's in West Fort Worth
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In reply to Koldus131 • 10:09a, 7/6/23
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Koldus131 said:
- Goldee's if you have time and it's probably the closest to Mansfield. Do your research before going if you choose this because it will have the longest lines.
- Hurtado in Arlington
- Zavala's in Grand Prairie
- Terry Black's in Deep Ellum
- Panther City near downtown Fort Worth
- Cattleack in Farmer's Branch/Addison (only open Thurs/Fri)
- Dayne's in West Fort Worth
Don't forget Hutchins
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10:23a, 7/6/23
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Planning a Snow's trip.

What time should we plan to arrive?
Estimated wait time?
Must order items?
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In reply to AggieLong • 10:26a, 7/6/23
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We went during football season a couple years ago. We got there right before 7 and we're like 160 in line. Chicken was sold out when we ordered but everything else was available.

You must get the pork steak and brisket.
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In reply to AggieLong • 10:40a, 7/6/23
AggieLong said:
Planning a Snow's trip.

What time should we plan to arrive?
Estimated wait time?
Must order items?
if you can swing it look at football schedules and try to go when there is an 11am or Noon kickoff. if there is a later kickoff there will be extra people there buying meat for tailgate parties
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In reply to DatTallArchitect • 10:52a, 7/6/23
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Pretty long drive from Mansfield. Love me some Hutchins though.
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11:37a, 7/6/23
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How about a little restaurant thought experiment? Maybe this has already been done before, but I've been thinking.... Build the perfect bbq tray from around the state (or wherever you've been) and lets see what folks have to say. Something like 4 meats, 4 sides/desserts/other.

For me:

Brisket from Franklin
Ribs from Truth
Pork Steak from the Burnt Bean
Pico sausage from Brett's Backyard BBQ

Goldees Bread
Street corn from Burnt Bean
Chicharoni mac n cheese from 2M
Smoked scallop potatoes from Interstellar
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In reply to AggieLong • 12:55p, 7/6/23
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About 6am. Doors open around 8. Order the pork steak. It's life changing...
All the God's, all the Heavens, all the Hells are within you.
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In reply to agfan2013 • 12:56p, 7/6/23
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Brett's is closed.
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In reply to wadd96 • 1:01p, 7/6/23
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wadd96 said:
Brett's is closed.
Again?
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In reply to AggieLong • 1:04p, 7/6/23
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AggieLong said:
Planning a Snow's trip.

What time should we plan to arrive?
Estimated wait time?
Must order items?


I've been at 8:30 and been about 120th. Ate at 10:45 and the only thing we couldn't get was chicken.

I've been at 7:30 and been on the porch.

I've been at 8:00 and we turned around and came home. It was probably 250 people deep and there were RVs everywhere.

Get everything but the gem is the pork steak. It may be the best bite of BBQ there is. When I die I want my last meal to be all you can eat Snow's pork steak hot off the pit.
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In reply to agfan2013 • 1:04p, 7/6/23
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I've been wanting to make it to Goldee's. Now you have me wanting to see what's so special about it that it beats out a number of other side selections (like the carrot souffle from Tejas).
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In reply to Koldus131 • 1:53p, 7/6/23
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All great recs, and I'd add Del Toro which is in downtown Mansfield!
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In reply to BohunkAg • 1:59p, 7/6/23
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BohunkAg said:
wadd96 said:
Brett's is closed.
Again?
Looks like open on Sunday's only.
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In reply to agfan2013 • 2:55p, 7/6/23
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Love playing this game. Limited myself to only one item from each place except for dessert

Meats:
Brisket - Truth
Ribs - Goldee's
Pork Steak - Cattleack
Beef Rib - Louie Mueller
Sausage - Chile Relleno from Tejas

Sides:
Pork Hash - LeRoy and Lewis
Mac and Cheese - La Barbecue
Pickles - 2M Smokehouse
Scalloped Potatoes - Interstellar
Brussels Sprouts - Feges
Corn Bread - Evie Mae's

Dessert:
Coconut Cream Cake - Truth

Breakfast:
Brisket Huevos Rancheros - Burnt Bean
Real Deal Holyfield with Brisket - Valentina's
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In reply to Koldus131 • 2:57p, 7/6/23
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You need to check out the brisket biscuits at Briscuits in Austin for your breakfast list
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3:08p, 7/6/23
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I vote Brett's for everything
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3:51p, 7/6/23
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Here's my list:

Beef rib: Terry Black's
Brisket: Terry Black's / Snow's
Pork Ribs: La Barbeque
Sausage: Terry Black's (I guess TB's is my favorite overall for meats, but their sides suck)
Pork Steak: Snow's
Misc: Beef cheek from Leroy and Lewis and tacos from Valentina's

Sides: brussel sprouts from 407 and Mac n cheese from La Barbeque
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In reply to agfan2013 • 5:34p, 7/6/23
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Brisket - Burnt Bean
Ribs - Terry Blacks
Pork Belly burnt ends - Kerlin (RIP)
Beef Cheek - Leroy & Lewis

Bread - Goldees
Peach cobbler - Terry Blacks
Braised cabbage w/ sausage - Leroy & Lewis
Collard greens - Brotherton's

Sauce - Kerlin's Texas style bbq sauce. No one comes close.
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In reply to JCRiley09 • 5:52p, 7/6/23
JCRiley09 said:
You need to check out the brisket biscuits at Briscuits in Austin for your breakfast list



I second this one 1000%
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In reply to CenTexSmoke • 5:59p, 7/6/23
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CenTexSmoke said:
JCRiley09 said:
You need to check out the brisket biscuits at Briscuits in Austin for your breakfast list



I second this one 1000%


I remember seeing pictures of Briscuits on this thread a long time ago. I've never been but those pictures are still engraved in my brain. Definitely want to try this out.
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In reply to CenTexSmoke • 6:07p, 7/6/23
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CenTexSmoke said:
JCRiley09 said:
You need to check out the brisket biscuits at Briscuits in Austin for your breakfast list



I second this one 1000%


I'm dying to go there next time I'm in Austin
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In reply to AgsWin2011 • 8:56p, 7/6/23
If I can find parking in the morning when I drop by, you'll see a post from me in about 12.5 hours. It's excellent.
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In reply to Cowboy Curtis • 12:28a, 7/7/23
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Cowboy Curtis said:
Had Briscuits this AM. Very good, very dense, very filling. Probably a 1/4lb of brisket smothered with (possibly smoked) strawberry jam sandwiched between a biscuit.

The good: the meat (smoked by former cook at Stiles Switch, Freedmans), jelly, and biscuit were all freaking delicious. Best jelly I've ever had. Biscuit was up there as well.

The bad: this may be a one and done experience. I feel like if everything were deconstructed I would definitely come back. If they had a "country breakfast plate" with brisket, eggs, biscuit, and hash browns Briscuits would be a top breakfast destination in town.

The ugly: I have jelly everywhere! It was a handheld mess.

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2:31p, 7/7/23
Secured the bag this morning. Pork belly biscuit from Briscuits in Austin. So great, and for as rich as the pork belly and and sweetness of the jelly it balances out so great with the homemade biscuit. Only knock on the place is the parking sucks when Radio Coffee is busy.

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2:29p, 7/10/23
Any suggestions of a good bbq place in the Woodlands, north of Houston, that is not a chain bbq joint?
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