Maverick's Smokehouse & Taproom

Found one of the best places to get a brisket sandwich. Sliced not chopped. Juicy and served with a side order of mayonnaise base coleslaw and three crispy hush puppies.

Such a great meal!!! We were here from Texas for a football game and I forgot how amazing NC BBQ is - I was so happy we stopped here. I was trying to watch what I ate - then I ate a bite of the Mac n'Cheese and it was all over. And those ribs . . .

Location is good. Didn't see much parking but I walked here so I can't say what the parking situation is like. I ordered the brisket sandwich with baked beans. Both were okay. The hush puppies were really good and tasty. They don't have a selection of bbq sauces like most bbq places which I found odd. The had an odd assortment of hot sauces that you had to put into a cup because you couldn't take the one flavor to your table so others could also use them. Over all it was just an okay meal, nothing bad but also nothing great. You have to order at the bar and list for your number to be called on the speaker and also take care of your plate afterwards. Bathrooms looked clean.

We happened upon this place because it wasn't far from the Taste of Soul Food Truck Rodeo happening in Durham that was too packed for us. The gentleman taking our order was very pleasant. There's indoor and outdoor seating. You grab a menu, sit anywhere and go up to the bar area to order. Ribs are pretty good even though they don't remove the membrane before smoking. The wings and nachos were also good. The brisket is HORRIBLE and we couldn't even eat it. Talk about fatty and greasy and just NOT GOOD AT ALL. I'm sorry to be so hard but trust me and pass on the brisket. The chopped pork was mushy. The collards have tomatoes in them (who does that?) and no seasoning and were just alright. The Mac n cheese was tasteless. The hush puppies were good. Their playlist was good though *shrug*.

Disappointing on all levels. First, I ordered for delivery. Per the delivery company, they waited over an hour for the food. I wasn't going to count that in my review sInce it could be on the delivery company, but then the food came. We ordered the chicken sandwich meal with Mac and cheese side and a 1/4 rack of ribs meal with fried okra on the side. Our order came with 3 hush puppies. So 1 1/2 a piece I guess? The ribs were chewy and didn't have a ton of flavor. The chicken sandwich had too bourbon-y a flavor for me, but my significant other said it was "okay." The fried okra was soggy and didn't taste fresh and the mac and cheese was bland and lacked flavor. Our favorite thing was the hush puppies, but the portion size was ridiculous. I didn't care for the BBQ sauce but my significant other again said it was "okay." Won't plan on going here in the future.

Exceeded our expectations on every level. Such friendly helpful service!! Our food was AMAZING - the brisket was off the charts delicious. The long list of authentic sides is impossible to choose from - collard greens, okra, beans, mac n cheese, hush puppies, mashed potatoes...very casual "BBQ" inside with full bar and tap and great shaded patio.

This place gave me pulled pork with plastic in the middle, the pork was rolled up in butcher paper after I unrolled it and started eating I choked on this rolled up piece of plastic that was in the middle. I told the lady there (Jonbenet) and she told me "oh well" I asked for a manager and she said there wasn't one and I can email him later! Disgusting place, disgusting service and apparently a death trap!

The BEST BBQ!! You will not be disappointed. It's a casual restaurant with good service. Today they had us order at the bar and brought the food to us when it was ready.

Service was terrible. Food was burnt. Music was so loud we couldn't hear each other speak. Will not go back.

Service was spotty.Nachos with brisket were good.BBQ burger was real good. Sweet potato fries were good.The rest of our 3 meals were less than average.Ribs were dry.I'm picky about BBQ. I'm from Texas, but KC has the best BBQ.If I were to go back, I would only order the BBQ burger (probably not going back).