The word on Smokey Mo's BBQ
Here's the word going around
I haven't carried my own tray here yet, so this is the diners' read, not mine.
Anthony, The Leander Local · Last checked August 2026
By most accounts Smokey Mo's delivers lean brisket that holds together and jalapeno sausage with a real kick, plus a spicy sauce reviewers call the rare one that isn't vinegar pretending to be barbecue. Pinto beans, green beans, potato salad, zesty pickles, the supporting cast shows up, and the banana pudding draws don't-skip-it devotion. A counter worker named Kelly gets credit for a smile and real conversation that makes a chain feel local, and the catering crew under a Lindsey has a reputation for big spreads.
The warning: don't bother with delivery. Reviewers relay too many stories of orders landing at the wrong address and going cold. This is a counter-serve joint at heart, the word goes, walk in, let Kelly greet you, carry your own tray, and you've got the version that works.
A BBQ sauce that's actually barbecue and not vinegar? I'll walk in, find Kelly, and judge for myself.
The Order
Reviewers point to lean brisket, jalapeno sausage, and the banana pudding without negotiation.
⚠ Gotcha
Delivery is a mess, with orders landing at wrong addresses, by several accounts. Order at the counter and carry it yourself.
That's the word on this one.
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