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Smoke Sessions Barbecue

Royse City, Texas — Since 2017

Central Texas
Barbecue

Central Texas tradition, fired over post oak. Low & slow, all day, every day — the way it's always been done.

4.6★
Google Rating
381+
Yelp Reviews
7+
Years Smoking
100%
Post Oak

The Centerpiece

Brisket like
it ought to be

Hand-trimmed, seasoned simply, and smoked over post oak for hours until the bark is black as coal and the fat renders into something sacred. We do both moist and lean — you choose.

14+
Hours on the pit
Post oak
Only wood we burn
Full Menu
Central Texas brisket smoke ring closeup — Smoke Sessions Barbecue
Signature Cut

Central Texas Brisket

Post oak smoked, hand-trimmed, served moist or lean — with house pickles and white bread.

Market Price per pound
Style
Moist or Lean
Wood
Post Oak

What We Smoke

The menu

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What People Say

4.6 stars across the board

★★★★★

"The brisket is hands down the best I've had outside of Austin. The bark, the smoke ring — this is Central Texas done right."

M
Marcus T.
Google · 5 stars
★★★★★

"Drove 45 minutes from Dallas and would do it again in a heartbeat. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone perfect, and the jalapeño sausage is addictive."

R
Rachel D.
Yelp · 5 stars
★★★★★

"Best BBQ in Rockwall County, period. The sides — especially the mac and cheese — are just as good as the meats. Get there early, they sell out."

J
James W.
Facebook · 5 stars

Press & Recognition

Featured in Texas Monthly

Smoke Sessions Barbecue featured in Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ

Texas Monthly

Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas

"The brisket and ribs are standouts, and the house-made sausage is worth traveling for."

Smoke Sessions Barbecue — Texas Monthly Best New Joints 2019

Texas Monthly

Best New Joints — 2019

"Pitmaster: Chad Sessions. Pro tip: Garlic lovers should keep an eye out for the garlic Parmesan rib special."

Feed a Crowd

Catering & Private Events

From backyard cookouts to corporate events, we bring the smoke to you. Full-service BBQ catering in the DFW area.