Meat U Anywhere BBQ — Restaurant in Grapevine

This was our (dad, bro and I) first meal on a recent weekend Texas trip (planned the whole trip around the Cowboys game on sunday as my dad is a huge fan).

We had researched on Google Reviews as well as Yelp to see where the good bbq was. This resto scored highly on both platforms and also happened to be 20 min away from our hotel so we figured it was worth the trek.

We told the guy at the register that it was our first time and we wanted to try a lil bit of everything. He got us a platter which included a bunch of assorted meats at which point, I asked him if he had any beef ribs left. He proceeded to show the 3 of us one of the biggest dinosaur bones I've seen in my life. We also grabbed a banana pudding from the fridge and got some mac n cheese on the side as well.

The food was delicious! We did find some of the meats to be a lil on the salty side and we also had our own top 3.

For me the top 3 out of the the meats we tried were:

the beef rib: this thing had the craziest bark but was so tender that my plastic knife was cutting through it like butter with no other utensil required

prime rib: medium rare and super juicy

pork ribs: even though they had gotten a lil cold, the meat still tore off the bones cleanly with each bite (I know texans don't usually put sauce on their pork ribs but that's how I like mine so I doused my ribs in the tableside bbq sauce; it was on the runny side and was too peppery)

A lot of folks have been raving about the brisket in multi-platform reviews but if I'm being honest, the fatty brisket we requested didn't really wow us. We may have gotten a poor batch out of many (which happens). While the meat did pull apart with a fork, it was slightly dry which was unfortunate.

The jalapeno cheddar sausage was a good amount of spicy for me (but not for my dining companions) however, they were a tad too salty imo.

Turkey was actually a sleeper hit! Still moist but a lil cold.

The mac n' cheese was NOT our cup of tea lol. They used ziti or penne shells which is fine, but the problem is how incredibly overcooked the pasta was. It was basically mush (echoing what a couple other recent reviewers have said).

All in all it was a great experience! This place certainly lived up to the hype. The menu is pretty huge so ofc we didn't get to try everything we wanted to. I'm definitely curious about the chicken and pulled pork.

On a return visit, I know what items to skip now (sausage, mac n' cheese). Beef Rib is a MUST ORDER (consensus #1 rank by us).

Banana pudding was quite generic tasting. I did enjoy the wafers adding texture to each bite (kinda wished they put some more in the cup).

Side note: The beef rib was like $70 USD which was basically price-equivalent to the platter of meats we got. After searching online, it does seem like $50 is more of a fair market price so it looks like we got upcharged. I will say though, that the beef rib was better than anything else we...

I was looking to get out of my apartment and a friend who used to live in DFW recommended this restaurant as his go to spot for BBQ. I placed an order online for pickup, because I wasn’t sure about outdoor seating and I’ve been cautious about eating indoors, due to COVID-19.

I arrived and the main parking lot was full, but I was able to find a spot. As soon as I exited my car, there was a wonderful aroma of BBQ in the air. I entered the restaurant and was promptly greeted. The employees were very friendly and were able to answer all of my questions about the menu, to ensure I had an awesome experience!

I ordered what my friend suggested, the Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage and Smoked Brisket Tamales (which were available as a Thursday special). I decided to stay and eat at one of the 4 tables outside, so I could social distance.

I first took a bite of the sausage and it was amazing and very tasty. The tamales with the suggested side of chile con carne was amazing, as well. The barbecue sauces are yummy and delicious and went well with my sausage, although not needed. The Sticky Red (original) had a good flavor, the Carolina Style is sweet and the West Texas Heat is spicy, but not too spicy that it’ll burn your tongue off!

I wasn’t sure about the beverages when placing my online order, but they have several bottled drinks and fountain drinks, as well. The fountain machine doesn’t have Coke or Pepsi, but RC Cola (which I thought was pretty cool)!

Anyways, definitely a 5 star restaurant and definitely worth the 25-30 min drive from my location in Dallas. I’m looking forward to visiting again and trying a few...

If you are an excellent pit master, love to smoke meat for hours? Don't. Just get in the car, drive to Grapevine,Texas. Meat U Anywhere has us beat.

I own both a traditional wood offset smoker, and a new fancy pants pellet smoker. Been slinging wood for 30+ years. I make my own rubs. I'm quite the pit master myself. This place is impressive by any standard.

That pretty smoke ring, the perfect bark, the juicy lean side of the brisket, to that sweet fatty side, they git r done.

The fries? Chucnky hand cut, twice fried. Like a fry on the outside, baked potato inside. You like fries? These will crush whatever you used to hold as the best.

Just a tip. Skip breakfast, and have a very light lunch. Even hit the restroom an hour before. Be empty, and wear some pants with an elastic waist. Wear a shirt you don't much care to mess up. And leave your manners at home. This is just you, meat and sauce.

Men, let your wife know that if it's going to be embarrassing for her, you'll go alone. But this is a smoked meat gridiron and you're going in to get grubby. Sauce from eyelids to kneecaps. Like a lion on the loose. Finger biting good. 😬

I suggest a rib plate with fries, and a Chopped brisket sandwich as a second "side", or as dessert. It's just tons of succulent lean, fat, bark on a bun. You won't need sauce, greenery, cheese. Just a prayer to our Lord, and promise that you'll eat a salad the next day. 🙏

Take care people. Enjoy your lives. And if you work hard for your money, only spend it on the best. This place is in...