Blacktop BBQ

Well worth the 10 minute detour off I-40 on the east side of Oklahoma City! Totally lived up to the positive reviews! I had the ribs-my husband had the brisket- both delicious- the spice rub on the ribs was tasty as was the sauce. Plenty to eat if you are hungry (we couldn’t finish it). The people who waited on us were very warm and friendly! It was a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy our lunch. Just be aware, it’s limited to outdoor seating, which could be tough on a rainy or cold day. Great place- don’t pass it by!

This is best Blacktop BBQ I have ever eaten!!! I live in Mustang and will drive here just to eat this BBQ!!! I have a little of all the meats and it did not disappoint! The sides also hit the spot! and then the peach cobbler was the extra I didn’t know I needed!

I have been here several times. The BBQ is great. I've had the brisket sandwich, beans and sausage. It was all amazing. The hot BBQ sauce is the best.

My new favorite BBQ place in Oklahoma. Got the sliced brisket, and I can honestly say that it’s up there with some of the great brisket of central Texas. The mac n cheese was delicious, the baked beans tasted very fresh with just a touch of heat, and the potato salad was unique—the potatoes were somewhat crispy and the salad was extremely flavorful, making for an awesome texture and taste experience. Only drawback - I wish it were closer to where I lived!

In a word:

Oh. My. Goodness.

Wait. Scratch that.

Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious.

I love great BBQ, and there is some great BBQ in these parts. A couple places, I'm especially fond of...

Well, add another to your list of great local BBQ!

Now, in Oklahoma, you know it's going to be good BBQ when you drive up to the gravel parking lot, and smoke is rolling from the smoker across the property. Wooden wire spools are tables--no inside dining. So far, we are batting 1000.

So the next checklist item: is any part of the menu handwritten .

Yes! Winner Winner BBQ Dinner!

So, I got the brisket and the homemade smoked sausage, baked beans, and coleslaw. Oh, and candied bacon. (More on that in a minute.)

The brisket was tender, great flavor, and smoked to perfection. No utensils were needed. Great even without the sauce...but the sauce (hot sauce has great zing to it) kicked it up a notch.

The sausage, though...wow. Casey makes it fresh, ground and prepped (then smoked) on site. Arguably the best smoked sausage I've had. If not the best, definitely in the top two. Seriously, it's that good.

As for sides, they were out of their World Famous Mac and Cheese, so I had the baked beans. I was pleasantly surprised, as they were more like "camp beans" than overly brown sugared beans...they really complemented the brisket. I only wish I had about half a loaf of wonder bread to go with it.

Now the coleslaw was unexpected. I'm not a slaw fan, because well, slaw is the Forrest Gump box of chocolates of BBQ sides. Is it sweet? Is it mushy? Is of finely chopped, are there pickles? You just never know what you're going to get. Well, this fresh cut, coarse cut, light slaw was great. It's probably not for everyone, but if you are one of those that like slaw on your chopped brisket sandwich, this is the condiment you have been searching for.

Oh...almost forgot the bacon. Mmm...bacon...

So if you ever thought "What I need for desert is bacon'" then this is for you. Candied bacon. Yes, Virgina, meat is on the dessert menu, and it is amazing. Bacon. It's not just for breakfast anymore.

Of course, when I found out there was one fresh from scratch cinnamon roll left, I had to have a second dessert. I'm glad I did. Be glad, too, and get the cinnamon roll. Thank me when you wake from your cinamon roll nap.

(BTW, portion sizes are very generous, so plan accordingly!)

So to Casey and the crew: thank you for a great BBQ dinner.

Be sure and add Black Top BBQ to your list. They are at the corner of 29th and Harrah road, on 29th across from Harps. They open at 11, and there until 7--or they sell out, which is frequently, so plan to be there early.