Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ

Stopped by on our way up to Mammoth Lakes and decided to stop by again going back. Both times, service was fast, and the food served was great. Nothing really stood out because all of the stuff (high on the hog ribs, sampler platter, BBQ big bubba, longhorn etc) we ordered were good, I guess the one I really liked were beans, corn bread, ribs and baked potatoes.

I’ve been here 4 times and each home it’s been really good. Probably the best food option if you’re traveling to Mammoth. 10/10 would go again.

The food was fantastic, we got the shareable variety platter. Everyone was friendly and inviting. The restaurant has a relaxed feel.

Really great tasting bbq, slaw and beans, along with good selection for hot BBQ sauce to put on top.

The portion were not too justified for the price. It's enough for a normal sized dinner but compared to most American restaurants it's a bit small.

Best Texas BBQ in this neck of the woods. The brisket was the best of our sampler platter. The sides dishes are just equally delicious as well. The potatoes salads has a different kick to it. The Mac n Cheese is da bomb. Burned melted gooey cheese on top. The next best part are the bbq sauces. Regular to burn your tongue degree is spiciness. The staff is extremely friendly and very helpful. Indoor and out door seating available. Extremely satisfied!

Delicious!! This is the first time my husband and I have eaten here and it was great!! I got the Spud Bud, a baked potato stuffed with pulled pork and topped with Mac and cheese. My husband got the sampler, brisket, ribs, and sausage. All of the meats were cooked perfectly and were super tender. I would definitely recommend trying this place out...hope I get to come back again.

After a long day at the mountain, and a storm coming in few weeks ago, we decided to just head out on a Saturday night back home.

We stopped here for some barbecue and boy are we glad you did. The food was amazing. The service is very friendly and they gave you in and out fairly quickly so you could be on your way.

I think we found our next favorite stop. Thank you guys for great service and great food

Loved this place so much. The owner lady was extremely nice. We came in kinda late but she still fed us. The Mac and cheese is to die for. The Tri tip from the big bubba melts in your mouth. The cornbread is sweet and crumbly, but make sure you ask for extra butter. The sweet tea is phenomenal. I’m planning on coming back for lunch tomorrow :).

Coming from living in the South, I'm pretty picky going out to BBQ, but this place was spot on! Got the sampler platter- pulled pork was so smokey and delicious, tri tip was tender and brisket was fire! Nice service, and atmosphere too

Overall good.
Tried tri-tip, brisket, and 1/4 chicken. Although it wasn’t too much smokey, it was not greasy and fatty. A good balance of fat was of course in the meats but not greasy and felt very light after dining. The only down turn was the food was warm and not hot. I’d guess because of visiting them at 4 pm.

Excellent BBQ here. We were passing through Bishop and stopped here for lunch. We got the brisket and tri-tip. Both were very good. We left with full bellies and no disappointments. Would definitely come again.

Don’t drive through town without grabbing a bite here! Tried their pulled pork and their brisket sandwiches and they were both so delicious with very flavorful tender meat. Not to mention the exceptional customer service! Highly recommend

We recently visited Bishop on our way to Yosemite and decided to stop at Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ for dinner. Noting it was a Monday night it was very busy which in my eyes is a good sign. We ordered The Longhorn to share, which came with two sides which we choose cornbread and potato salad and ordered a side of coleslaw. The food was amazing, the brisket was tasty and fall apart tender. Our first try of cornbread was amazing and the two salads were also good. The restaurant was quirky and had a good vibe. It was an enjoyable all around experience. Soda fountain for drink refills which was good and tasty sauces on the table. Would reccommend and wish we could visit again.

If your running through Bishop, ya need to stop here for some great BBQ. Prices about average. Great pulled pork and brisket southern style. Great sides as well. Can sit inside or out in the patio. Staff is very helpful and friendly. right next to Carl's jr and across the street from Schat's bakery .

We stopped here on the way back from Mammoth instead of getting take out from McDonald's or something. Timing was perfect because it was just a few minutes before 11 when they opened (it was a Wednesday). I got the Spud Bud and, based on my choice of mac n cheese and potato salad, the server recommended the brisket. So, big baked potato stuffed with brisket and mac n cheese. To make eating this in the car easier, I opened it up in the restaurant and cut it up into easy chunks before we left, hence the photos. It smelled and looked amazing. And it was... SO GOOD!! Our group also got the cornbread, pulled pork sandwich, and the pigs in a blanket sausage sandwich with baked beans. Everyone loved their meals and we will definitely be back! Had tried other BBQ in the area that was super hyped up but enjoyed this a lot more. Definitely recommend! Bonus points for super clean bathroom, and for our to-go package being wonderfully packed up including plenty of napkins, extra sauce and the exact amount of cutlery needed (no more). Plus, I felt the prices were reasonable considering the portion sizes and effort involved. Thank you Holy Smoke! Edited post original review: Steve, Gentry says hi! :)

This place is so flippin good. Huge portions as well! Great for us big fellas! 4 different sauces at every table too!

Ordered 1.5 lbs of brisket, cornbread, and the potato salad. The brisket was moist and tender. So delicious. Split it between 4 people and we could of easily eat another pound. The corn bread was a little dry, my friends didnt like it as much, but I don't mind it as much as everyone else. The potato salad had great season in and it didn't feel heavy. I really loved their ghost pepper BBQ sauce. It wasn't as spicy, but you did get a kick if you keep eating it.

Also, amazing customer service. Everyone was so friendly and didn't hesitate to offer any help to me and my friends. Definitely coming back here every mammoth trip!!!

100% best experience l! After boarding in mammoth we had a 6 hour drive home. Stopped here to get car dinner and Holy smokes did not disappoint! Corina was so kind when discussing what would be the best choice for the car ride. We decided on the sampler platter, 3 meats 2 sides and cornbread! To my surprise the macaroni and cheese was the best I have ever eaten, the beans had bits of meat that gave so much flavor and the 3 types of meat! OMG! Perfectly tender tri tip and brisket cooked to fall apart, sausage (spicy) had so much flavor and just enough heat! Sweat moist cornbread was icing on the cake! Will definitely be stopping here every time we pass through bishop! Thank you for this experience!

One of the few options in Bishop, food is acceptable in quality and variety, don’t expect a fancy restaurant though, try the beef brisket and smoked beans

They stayed open over an hour passed closing time during the fall color season rush on the weekend of October 7th (also my birthday). My mom drove in to town to visit my wife and I and this was the first place she wanted to try. It was getting late and I was worried we weren’t going to make it before they closed, but when we drove up, I saw the Open sign was still on and the line was nearly out the door! Thanks for staying open late for both us locals and the flatlanders!