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Username Post: Congratulations Hutchin's BBQ        (Topic#22997)
AA 
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02-07-14 01:35 PM - Post#166071    

DMN reader's choice for DFW's best BBQ. Well deserved

http://www.dallasnews.com/entertainment/restaur ant...



 
bsnelson 
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02-07-14 02:21 PM - Post#166072    
    In response to AA

Hutchins is great, no doubt. Personally, I still put Pecan Lodge at the top, but it's far less accessible, especially for us "far Northerners", plus Hutchins serves the good stuff for lunch and dinner, all week long.

I'd strongly encourage anyone who thinks that Dickey's is good BBQ to go to Hutchins and give them a try. The bad news is that, once you have some of their best (make sure and ask for the fatty brisket, or, if you must, just say the "moist end"), you'll be ruined for almost everywhere else. It really is that good. And DON'T go slathering it with sauce until you try just the meat by itself. You might surprised.

Brad

 
Al C 
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02-07-14 02:56 PM - Post#166076    
    In response to bsnelson

Yep, it's good. As good as Hard 8 or Pecan Lodge? Not sure about that, but the people have spoken.
Al C



 
bsnelson 
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02-07-14 06:13 PM - Post#166079    
    In response to Al C

Way better than Hard Eight. Although, H8, when they're on their game, can be pretty good. Alas, I've had too many occasions where the big pot of pinto beans were better than the mean. Having said that, those pinto beans are outstanding. :)

Brad

 
Al C 
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02-08-14 07:02 PM - Post#166081    
    In response to bsnelson

Yeah, H8 can be inconsistent. Hutchins is very consistent.

Man, I'm getting hungry for some bbq.
Al C



 
Jimi Ray Clapton 
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02-09-14 03:26 PM - Post#166088    
    In response to Al C

We went to Hutchins today for lunch and could almost not get in the front door. We would have endured the wait except that they were struggling to find tables for folks who were just looking to sit down with their food. We'll try it later this week.

We settled on Rudy's which I hadn't had - pretty damned good though!


 
Raider18 
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02-10-14 10:34 AM - Post#166097    
    In response to Jimi Ray Clapton

Hutchins is fantastic, and I'm so glad they are close but like Brad said Pecan Lodge has them beat. I'm a bbq fanatic.

Dallas BBQ List

1. Pecan Lodge

2. Hutchins (tie)

2. Lockhart Smokehouse (tie)

3. 3 Stacks

4. Hard 8

5. Meshacks

 
Al C 
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02-10-14 03:21 PM - Post#166102    
    In response to Jimi Ray Clapton

  • Jimi Ray Clapton Said:
We went to Hutchins today for lunch and could almost not get in the front door. We would have endured the wait except that they were struggling to find tables for folks who were just looking to sit down with their food. We'll try it later this week.

We settled on Rudy's which I hadn't had - pretty damned good though!



Yeah, I can imagine they'll be quite busy now after this news.

Regarding Rudy's .. they can be darn good, or they can be ... meh. Very inconsistent ... at least with the brisket.
Al C



 
SB 
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02-10-14 03:27 PM - Post#166103    
    In response to Al C

So, folks that have been to Hutchins, what is a typical weekend wait to be served?

 
catlady 
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02-10-14 04:19 PM - Post#166106    
    In response to SB

I went on Jan 19th at around 2:00 - waited about 10 minutes
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Joel 
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02-10-14 05:52 PM - Post#166107    
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  • SB Said:
So, folks that have been to Hutchins, what is a typical weekend wait to be served?


I have never waited more than 15 minutes. That was when the line was out the door.
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MavsFan2 
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02-12-14 12:20 PM - Post#166123    
    In response to Joel

Anyone know anything about Ten50 BBQ?

http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/founder-of-...

Edited by SpursFan on 02-12-14 12:24 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
Nando 
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02-12-14 01:31 PM - Post#166124    
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  • SpursFan Said:
Anyone know anything about Ten50 BBQ?

http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/founder-of-...



No, but if its anything like Chili's, it will suck.
Don't blame me, I didn't vote for him.


 
AA 
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02-12-14 02:43 PM - Post#166128    
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  • SpursFan Said:
Anyone know anything about Ten50 BBQ?

http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/founder-of-...



That's funny, I was just coming here to post this



 
bsnelson 
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02-12-14 11:16 PM - Post#166136    
    In response to Nando

  • Nando Said:
  • SpursFan Said:
Anyone know anything about Ten50 BBQ?

http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/founder-of-...



No, but if its anything like Chili's, it will suck.


It's from the FOUNDER of Chili's which, before they went corporate, used to put out some pretty good food. Plus, he knows where the good stuff is, and if those places are supposed to be the reference, they have a chance of making it work.

Brad


 
Nando 
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02-14-14 02:15 PM - Post#166157    
    In response to bsnelson

  • bsnelson Said:
  • Nando Said:
  • SpursFan Said:
Anyone know anything about Ten50 BBQ?

http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/founder-of-...



No, but if its anything like Chili's, it will suck.


It's from the FOUNDER of Chili's which, before they went corporate, used to put out some pretty good food. Plus, he knows where the good stuff is, and if those places are supposed to be the reference, they have a chance of making it work.

Brad




Let's hope it's good!
Don't blame me, I didn't vote for him.


 
Jeremy 
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02-15-14 10:55 PM - Post#166180    
    In response to Nando

We ate there for lunch today and it was great. We did have about a 10 minute wait because there were no tables. I overheard a person who seemed to be in charge of the meat say that they are planning a 70 seat expansion this summer. I had a chopped beef sandwich which was really good. The fried okra was light batter and good. The macaroni was really good with ham in it. I had the free banana pudding after and it was also really good. Well worth the wait and we will certainly go back. We hit it at a good time because as we were leaving there were about 25 people in line which stretched well out the door.

 
AA 
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02-26-14 10:47 AM - Post#166399    
    In response to Jeremy

We went Sunday night for dinner at about 7:00. Only about a 5 minute wait to order and then another 5 minutes to wait for a table. The staff was very quick at turning the tables though. By the time we were finished it was pretty empty so I had a chance to talk to the server. She said it has been like that since they won this award and confirmed that they are planning an expansion this summer. Basically making the front patio part of the dining room and building a new front patio. Also said there is talks of possibly a 2nd location.

Oh, and the food was good as ever. They were out of Pulled Pork so that made my wife sad, but everything else was great. Except for their cobbler, wasn't a fan of that. Also, I can't really get into their sauce. Not that it necessarily needs it, but I wish I could use Rudy's sauce with Hutchin's meat :)



 
latex 
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04-25-14 06:44 AM - Post#167939    
    In response to AA

dont get me wrong i love hutchins and i love supporting local places, but it probably wouldnt make my top 5 in DFW

Pecan Lodge
Slow Bone
Lockharts
Coopers
Hard 8
Meshaks in Garland


BBQ is so subjective. we are lucky that we have tons of good bbq joints and most are great. i even went to Rudys the other day for work and it surprised me on how good it was.

 
AA 
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04-25-14 05:24 PM - Post#167964    
    In response to latex

If you guys didn't hear, they
announced that their 2nd location is going to be in Frisco



 
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