Smokin Racks BBQ & Bar Reviews | Plano Restaurants & Bars

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I learned about this place last week and have eaten there twice already. I'm a fan!!! If you are a fan of the dry rubbed prepared bbq you'll like theirs. The sauce is nice too. The staff is very accommodating and the cook a perfectionist. I was privileged enough to be invited to the kitchen where I was introduced to the big smokers that is partially responsible for the great tasting bbq - IMPRESSIVE! Now Smokin Racks is my first choice when I'm in the mood for bbq. It's in a league of its own as it tastes like none of the other joints in town and that is a good thing.

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Posted on 06.27.13 Leta S.

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After my visit, I can only give the place two stars due to the "meh" factor. As I waited for my order, I was told by the passing manager (owner?) they make most things onsite, leaving me with high expectations. However, the ribs I ordered were the dry variety, versus wet ones I truly prefer. I won't hold that personal preference against the ribs, but the meet was a tad dry. The ribs did have a nice smoky flavor with lots of meat on the bones, but they weren't moist inside. The real turn off was the flavorless mac-n-cheese. It was certainly cheesy, but almost flavorless somehow. I added a dash of salt and moved onto the bar-b-que baked beans. I really didn't like them, as they has an artificial smoked flavor. It tasted like the fake liquid smoke you added when making jerky. but hey, the toast was good.
Overall, I can't get excited about going back and will have to look for some good, wet ribs elsewhere. meh.

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Posted on 06.26.13 Doug M.

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I went on a really packed evening (Sunday) with a group. It was packed to capacity and they only had 2 servers so yeah...the server/waitress we had was really great and upbeat especially with the given situation (they called in another waitress later), the live band was fantastic! I also really liked their karaoke and the music videos of old school R&B. Oh and I really loved their Fruitinis! (Wild Berry) I'm planning on checking it out again on a less packed night

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Posted on 06.08.13 Janet O.

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If you walk in On a Friday evening & there's no one there, LEAVE! We didn't. We saw them featured on the local news one time & decided to give them a try...

So I ordered the 3 meat plate with ribs, sausage & brisket for $17 which I thought was a little pricey. It came with two sides.

The ribs was flavorful but a little too salty. Very well smoked on the outside & flavorful on the inside.

However, the sausages tasted "livery". I asked the waitress if there was liver it in but she said no. The brisket was too dry. The BBQ sauce was too salty.

Texas is a BBQ state, theirs was not good at all & I'm not sure how long they can survive. The potato salad tasted "chemically" too. Sadly, I will not return & will not recommend.

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Posted on 06.07.13 Slowsteady S.

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SUPERB ribs and great greens. these fellows get it when it comes to BBQ!

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Posted on 05.09.13 Hot Tub J.

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BBQ is tricky business in Texas. This place is fairly close to my office and is definitely going to be on my list of places for lunch BBQ fixes.

Service: Super friendly, I think when I went it must of been like their first week open and there were a few little hiccups but our waiter was great and made sure everything was as seamless as possible.

Food: I got one of their three meat plates. This is more food than a normal human could possible eat, which was a nice surprise. The brisket was good, decent flavor and not dried out, chicken had a good flavor and just fell off the bone. Was not a big fan of the hot link, but that's more so because I don't really care for hot links and not because it was bad. I thought it was going to be a smoked sausage and I miss read what they had. Mac n Cheese was great as well. I really want to try their ribs next. Also I really enjoyed their sauce.

Bottom line, This will be in my monthly rotation, would recommend a try if your in the area.

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Posted on 04.29.13 Taylor W.