"We heard from a few people that this is THE place for Texas BBQ. The line was long but there was no wait at the bar. The food came out very quickly. The brisket and ribs were tender with good seasoning. The BBQ sauce was good and adds to the flavoring. The fried okra was fried okra. I would recommend a different sides. The slushy margarita was delicious on a hot day but getting the swirl of flavoring was not worth the extra $4. The classic margarita would’ve been just fine. Overall the food was good. If there’s a short line or seatings at the bar, try it!"

"There is no shortage of BBQ choices in Dallas and Pecan Lodge is my favorite for a few things. The pork ribs, burnt ends, turkey are all top notch. The brisket, beef ribs, sausage are great as well. I can't comment on any other meat...I've not had it. Side, haven't had those either. If by some chance you leave room for somethin sweet, absolutely make it the peach cobbler! Depending on the day, the outside patio is a great place to enjoy hanging out and listening to som live music. I highly recommend going to Pecan Lodge if you are in the area!"

"The food was very good. Fast paced line and food came out about 5 minutes after ordering. Be prepared to spend quite a bit of money if you are going with multiple people. We bought the trough it came stacked with enough meat for everyone to eat on and plenty left over. The sides were good but not anything to out of the ordinary. The baked beans were the best of the sides definitely recommend. All of the meat was good and tender besides the burnt ends they were on the drier side. All around everything was good definitely had a great experience."

"🔥 The Pecan Lodge – BBQ Heaven! 🔥 I’ve tried BBQ all over Texas — Houston, San Antonio, and Austin — and honestly, this place might just be the best of them all. 😍 🥩 Beef Rib: Juicy, tender, and perfectly warm — you don’t even need silverware to enjoy it. Easily one of the best I’ve ever had. 🦃 Turkey: Delicious and juicy too, with the perfect flavor balance. 🎶 Atmosphere: Great vibes all around! There’s live music, a spacious terrace, and a friendly staff that makes you feel right at home. If you’re a BBQ lover, this place is an absolute must. Come hungry, stay for the music, and you’ll leave planning your next visit."

"A historic Dallas BBQ spot with solid but not spectacular BBQ. Needs the BBQ sauce to take it to a 4 star out of 5 My wife hadn't been to Pecan Lodge and it had been a minute for me so we decided to come. I was curious how it would stack up so many years later now that we've tried Cattleack, Hutchins, Terry Black's, Goldee's. We ordered a lot of food to try them all. Service was a little less personal, no one cutting the meats in front of you. You order and then your name gets called with your tray(s) of food. I tried asking at if they could cut me a smaller beef rib when I ordered but the cashier said you cannot make requests for size, which is fine but was able to be accommodated at other BBQ places when they're preparing the meats in front of you. Overall for most meats, I was disappointed how dry they were. Including the brisket, pork ribs. The burnt ends were very dry. They needed the BBQ sauce to make it solid BBQ. The pork rib flavor was better than others and not as salty as Goldee's, which my wife and I liked. The beef rib was a nice surprise and wasn't as salty as other places which I liked. Some others may like the seasoning stronger though. For the sides, the Mac and cheese and baked beans stood out. Very gooey Mac and cheese, better than Terry Black's, and very good flavor for the beans. The coleslaw was average and had an unexpected spicy kick to it at the end. The banana pudding was also average and not spectacular. Overall, we spent a good amount of money for not so impressive BBQ. What saves this rating to be a 4 star is the beef rib and sides. Parking in Deep Ellum is also horrendous. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their fried chicken or if a friend wanted to go but with so many other options including Terry Black's down the street, I would be hard pressed to go out of my way to come back."