Moak's Family Texas BBQ

LocationDowntown DallasAtmosphereOld school bar b queServiceCounter and food brought to usSeatingPicnic tables and benchesMenuBrisket, brisket stuffed jalapeños, bacon wrapped shrimp, smoked chicken. Sides=@$7 each. We had the brisket, fried okra, fries. SummaryLocal downtown bar b que place. Great food, counter service, loved it!

Leaving this place now and might not make it home before puking. This BBQ is so incredibly VILE! Where do I start?I have never seen such disgusting ribs in my life. We got a pound of beef ribs that came in one massive, hard block that was impossible to cut or bite into. The inside was dry and charred, and the outside was just globs of sauce and peppercorn. We ended up trying to take one bite without breaking a tooth, and then gave up on the entire pound. It all went in the garbage. Okra was terrible...really don't know how you manage to screw up fried okra. Cornbread was inedible. Threw that away, too.The brisket...probably the only semi decent thing on the plate. Still was just a large piece of fat with too much peppercorn, but at least it was edible. The bbq chicken. Another failure. Threw a half pound in the trash. Really don't understand the good reviews. This was by far the worst bbq we've ever had in Texas. I hate leaving a business such a bad review, but $100 spent to throw 95% of the food away deserves it.

Having lived in Dallas for 4 years and eaten at multiple BBQ restaurants, Moak's Family Texas BBQ is one of the best when it comes to food quality. The brisket is a highlight--juicy, well-seasoned, and infused with a deep, smoky flavor. The turkey is tender and delicately flavored, offering a lighter option that's still satisfying.The sides are well-executed, particularly the cream of corn, which is rich and smooth with the hint of cinnamon, and the banana pudding, which provides a classic, creamy finish to the meal. One of the more unique dishes is the jalapeños wrapped in bacon, offering a perfect blend of spice and savory goodness.

We walked here after being at Dealy Plaza museum and Holocast museum. I ordered a brisket sandwich combo. The brisket was overly seasoned with black pepper, thick sliced and very fatty. I needed to trim off a lot of fat. It should have been rendered longer. I didn't eat the bun and had some of the homemade potato chips. Prices were high for a side $7.95 for basic French fries. They have sweet tea, which was good. Although I love barbecue and brisket, 2 days in a row is too much.Review 10 in 2025.

Great service, amazing food. Had the chopped brisket. Great music. Just good BBQ. Definitely coming back.

This is a nice looking place they've slapped a new coat of paint on what was a Sonny Bryan's previously. The location is inside a very cool historical building. You can really appreciate the hardwood floors and the large wooden pillars around. The staff was very welcoming. I went on a Thursday 8/22/2024 I believe their second day of soft opening. After ordering, I asked about the restroom, and i was led by the cashier to the nearby elevator in the hallway of the building where you have to go down a level. The restrooms weren't very clean.Price per portion was pretty good for downtown. The brisket itself wasn't anything to write home about. The sauce, while nice and warm and sweet, just gave me bottled vibes. My texas torpedo order only came with 3 jalapeños vs. 4, the online menu said. The flavor of the texas torpedo was great. My only issue is some inconsistency in the heat levels. Overall, it's a nice addition to the west end that was missing something after Sonny Bryan's left. This was the first week of their soft opening, so only time will tell if they will fill the void left by SB's. In a state and city that prides itself on BBQ, you can't just be mediocreP.s. bbq is relative from Texas to Memphis to Carolina and Kansas City. Stop in to Moak's and give it a try to see if you like it.

Cozy place with large portions. The barbecue was savoury and smoky, the sauces were sweet.

Food was great! Texas doesn't disappoint. The portions were just right....everything had a great taste and flavor.

Went there today and the food was the top 3 BBQ I've had in my life. They know good BBQ. Fresh hot and delicious. I almost teared up at how good it was. 5 stars highly recommend

If you're looking for dry, cold brisket and cold queso then this place is for you. The owner should be embarrassed they serve food like this.