Hal & Al’s BBQ

I tried out Hal & Al's on a whim. I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered something small. Small but mighty! The Tallow fries were amazing! They are a must try item on the menu. And the customer service is excellent to boot. I will be back!

I didn't have a chance to speak with the staff but my partner had a conversation with them, they said that they traveled a lot and learned where to cook from different places which is pretty cool. It is in the food court in ballston quarter, near the restrooms, food smells amazing and is very flavorful, kinds on the spicy side.

Enjoyable Halal BBQ in the Ballston food hall. They don't do pork of course but i enjoyed their brisket sandwich. The large serving of brisket was lean, smoky and tender with the right amount of bark/char without being too dry. I added the pickles and a just a little of their BBQ sauce for an enjoyable and filling sandwich. The accompanying cornbread was solid. The dirty rice was pretty good and it was a large portion for $7 so I got my money's worth but it's not a must have. The teas are bottled here not fresh made, so keep that in mind. That being said, I did like the peach tea.I'll come back here if I'm at the Ballston food hall and want some BBQ.

Overall, solid halal bbq place. The brisket was smoky, tender, and flavorful. The cornbread was a winner: light, buttery, and delicious. The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and tasty. It is definitely on the heavier side though! The tallow fries were solid, not the best I've had, but still quite good. The prices are reasonable for a bbq place and there is plenty of seating as it's situated in a food court. Quick service too!Only complaint was the signature brisket sandwich is served with little to no effort. It's just brisket on a bun, even presentation can be improved. A flavored coleslaw on top, maybe some cheese, or even sauce would elevate the sandwich. They should offer customers a brisket sandwich with the works or a plain slice of brisket for the meat purists. The current sandwich leaves a lot to be desired. Overall though, I would definitely come back.

There is a new BBQ spot in Arlington Virginia!! Of course I saw it on my timeline, & what got my attention is that this BBQ is all Halal (prayed over, acceptable food in the Islamic culture)!! Nuff said...LET'S GO!!.Where I am: Hal & Al's BBQ.Location Reviewed: 4238 Wilson Blvd., Space Level C, Arlington V.A. inside of @ballstonquarter.Menu Includes:*See Website*http://www.halandalsbbq.com/.Items Reviewed:Their Brisket Chili (smoked brisket with beans, peppers, & jalapeno cornbread $12). DECENT. It was a tad bit salty, I probably got a bad batch.Their Fatwahffle (a Belgian waffle topped with brisket, & organic Runamok Maple syrup $12). The waffle itself...DECENT. It was a tad bit hard to cut & chew. The Brisket...DELICIOUS. Spicy hot, ok, just had that sitting for a while taste.Their Mosquite (a 1/4 pound smoked chicken sandwich with onions, jalapeños, jalapeno cornbread, & garlic sauce $12). DECENT. Plentiful, a tad dry,& I just needed more flavor.Their Brisket Sandwich (their signature brisket, in between a potato bun, & jalapeno cornbread $15). LIKE THAT!! After I doused the sandwich in their sweet, & spicy bbq sauce it was tasty.Their Smoked Sausage ($4). DECENT. More of a hot dog flavored sausage, & rather small.Their Old Bay Mac n Cheese ($6). A tad bit runny, I didn't taste the Ol Bay.Their Smoked Apple Pie (with caramel drizzle, & vanilla ice cream $6). STAMP!! Apple crumbles, cinnamon sweet crust, & vanilla ice cream!!.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: ROUGH.Customer Service: On Point..Recommendations: That pie was everything!!.Music:YouTube-Backyard Band Socket.Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly.5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews

Very nice employees. Ketchup is Heinz but they make their own bbq sauce and it is quite sweet. Hot sauce and maple syrup is also available. The dino bone (boneless) weighs .762 lbs. (~ 345 G ~12.2 Oz) For $38 this was not worth it. However it was pull apart tender and perfectly cooked. The tallow fries are just refried and prepackaged but I appreciate them avoiding seed oils. The beef brisket sandwich is greasy. Corn bread is mid.

Hal al's is in ballston quarter, in a new location. I love their sauce dispensers, easy to squirt on my food without having to pick up a bottle or any of that. Really mess free! Their portions are always large and fall off the bone. There are many parking options around but all are paid. Limited drink options but definitely recommend the fat waffle and apple pie

Do your spin around the quarter then end up right here, with my boys Hal & Al. Step up to the counter, order the wagyu trimmed burger with cheddar, get a drink and a side, wait for the text, get your food, find a table. Say a prayer in gratitude for the banger of a burger you're about to eat. SLAM that thing fr. I ate it so fast i forgot to take a picture, so here's the leftovers. It came with a side of cornbread too. I got the burger, a side of fries, and a water. Paired it with their barbecue sauce from the udder, you're golden.

I respect that their meat is halal.This opens a whole new style of cuisine to specific individuals who would have never tried American style BBQ. For that, I applaud them... now for my personal taste - I did not really enjoy what I ordered. I got the brisket and it was very bland. The BBQ sauces did not really help. The sides I got were very mushy; almost like slop. This was not the quality I was expecting seeing so many bloggers post this place.This place is just aight. So much potential to be better!

Service was friendly and quick. But the food- please just stay away. My bbq loving brisket in their veins kids that will eat every morsel of meat if we allowed ---- they wouldn't eat the food ! The texture was off . It looked off. And my husband and I tried to not waste the food but we couldnt. Just flavor , texture color all off. We walked next door ordered two personal pizzas and devoured them. We ordered a Dino rib, the old bay mac and cheese , beef brisket moist and lean, cornbread and fries. Lemonade and peach tea. Don't bother. Check out my other reviews and find the place two fifty I believe it's called. You won't regret it.