DFW BBQ Tour

[bcoop]

That sucks, Jose. Can't say I'm surprised. At least the dude knows how to build one hell of a smoker.

[Jose]

So me and Henry went to Jambo's yesterday. We showed up right at opening and there were maybe a couple of other people there waiting as well. It's in a small building with two small dining areas inside and a patio with four tables outside. I ordered a two meat plate with brisket and sausage with a side of potato salad and okra and it came with a piece of bread.

So we sat down and they brought the food to us. I gotta say I was disappointed. Disappointed enough I didn't bother taking a pic of my plate or even posting on Facebook Brisket was so so. Couldn't taste any smoke (building didn't even smell like a BBQ joint) and the brisket really didn't have any distinguishing flavor. Sausage wasn't anything to write home about nor were the sides.

There was a good size crowd coming in and out and even a small line formed a few times which for the life of me I couldn't figure out why. Maybe there's not much of a variety out in Rendon (it's a little off the beaten path) or the people out there haven't tasted any quality 'Que before but I was really disappointed. I even had to add some of their house sauce to my brisket I think I could have given them a run for their money if I went up against them in a competition (my brisket is not much to brag about but my ribs are pretty damn good).

I'll let Henry posts his opinion. I think we are going to hit up Pecan Lodge next just to try and forget about Jambo's.

[lincolnboy]

I've got a couple of different people coming to my house to buy some old furniture I'm not using any more tomorrow. Trying to find out what time they want to show up..

around 1 p.m. if i dont forget.

I've got a couple of different people coming to my house to buy some old furniture I'm not using any more tomorrow. Trying to find out what time they want to show up..

[Baron Von Crowder]

It's not looking good for me tomorrow, so I doubt Ill be able to make it. 4 cars are coming in that all need to be done and I wont have any help.

[Jose]

So I talked with Henry earlier and we are talking about being there at 11am when they open. I'm not sure how crowded they get or how soon they sell out but I'm aiming at getting there at least 15-20 minutes before they open at 11am.

[Jose]

OK how about Jambo's BBQ Shack on Saturday? We can hit up Pecan Lodge next time. What time do you guys want to go?

[Rick Modena]

I vote Saturday in Rendon or Sunday at Pecan Lodge. I'm able to do both this weekend...

Anyone wanna give this another try this weekend?

I'm flexible.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

If the plan is to go to Pecan Lodge - you better get there 30-45 mins before they open. I drove by it last weekend at 1 something and the line was still out the door.

[Jose]

Anyone wanna give this another try this weekend?

[Jose]

Like when?

Geoff, as late as it is and no one has responded. I'm going to call it and say we wait until next Sunday and plan ahead now.

[lincolnboy]

man there's a dickey's down the road!

Brent, have you been to FM Smokehouse yet over there?

There is a smokehouse on hwy26 and 820, dont know if its the same one, but that the best bbq place i have been too. can taste the smoke flavor all thru the meat.

[GE]

Like when?

[Jose]

You guys OK with the an afternoon time tomorrow?