Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ

We saw an interview on TV a couple of years ago so we planned our trip to try it. We were not disappointed! Huge portions, the meat was perfect, the sides are original and so delicious! The staff were friendly and helpful. It is a must try!

My friend who goes every weekend because she loves it so much brought me here and I was pleasantly surprised! I got the ribs and sausage with two sides, mac n chees and fried cabbage. I wasn't a huge fan of the mac n cheese being filled with brisket too but I think that's just my personal preference. The fried cabbage was yummy and crunchy without being overly slimy, it was also full of bacon and flavor. I paid $22 for my two meat two sides plate and went home with leftovers. My friend got the SMALL frito pie and look at the size of that in the picture! Definitely worth the trip. This place embodies what people mean when they talk about the amazing bbq places in Texas that are just little hole in the walls off of a highway.

Also, I forgot to mention the AMAZING staff. I felt so welcome and they were very attentive and friendly. Loved it!

This by far one of the best bbq places I’ve been to. All this time living so close to such great bbq. Can’t wait to go back and try more items. Loved sitting outside watching a thunderstorm roll in it was a perfect atmosphere.

I finally made it out to the Lubbock area and got to meet Isaac and Ashley Arellano, the incredible couple who run Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ in Slaton. Holy cow I was blown away by both their kindness and hospitality as well as their incredible food! I was in heaven with every delicious bite of smoked meat and each side. They really took great care of me - well beyond what I could have dreamed of. I got to try the moist and lean brisket - fabulous bark, great flavor and perfectly-rendered fat - everything you could hope for in brisket. The pork spareribs were immaculate. The brisket burnt ends were absolutely ridiculous! And the icing on the cake was the pile of fajitas! OMG they were otherworldly! The sides that I got to try were equally stunning. I could have eaten the brisket mac-n-cheese all day long. The potato salad was exceptional. And the fried cabbage blew my mind. Everything about the experience was next-level. I sooooo wish that Slaton was a little closer to Houston so I could just pop over and enjoy their incredible food and amazing hospitality all the time. Next time I'm gonna get there on a Friday so I can enjoy their pork steaks, Or maybe Saturday - burger day! If you find yourself anywhere near Lubbock, you have got to go see Isaac and Ashley. They will take fantastic care of you. And tell 'em Dave sent you.

Read reviews of this place and watched a video of the owners which made us go out of our way to try this place. Well... it was worth changing up our trip to try this place. The owners were as welcoming and genuine in person as they are in the video. The place is dog friendly and the food is excellent (had the brisket, ribs, burnt ends and added jalapeno sausage... w/ beans and potato salad). It was all incredible. Can't wait to go back!

Just a great little BBQ stop. Homemade tortillas are a neat little twist on traditional BBQ fare. Fried cabbage may be an homage to Slaton’s German roots? The brisket was great and even better wrapped, sauceless, in the aforementioned tortillas. Hoping to make it a regular stop when we pass through!

Stopped on the way down to San Antonio from Colorado. Phenomenal mom and pop BBQ joint. Recommend ribs, burnt ends, smoked burger with added brisket, and frito pie loaded. Gentle on the wallet with leftovers for the next meal. The staff was so kind, friendly, and attentive. A must stop when in the area. Check times for hours. A hidden local gem!!

What an experience! Get there right at 11 if you don't want to wait in line, but it's definitely worth the wait! Perfectly smoked brisket, moist and tender beef rib and the best turkey within 300 miles! Even the pork ribs stand out as excellent - and the sausage is meaty with a perfect snap when you bite in to it.

Oh my gosh! The burnt ends burger with a slice of brisket on top is out if this world. It has a smoky taste and the texture is really hard to describe but so good. The old gas station atmosphere is different, but really nice. I have found my new favorite burger place. I hear the brisket mac and cheese is really good, but has been sold out both times I've been there. Do yourself a favor and stop the next time you're in Slaton or passing through.

Great family owned BBQ joint situated in a family owned renovated auto shop. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Featured in Texas Monthly as the Future of BBQ in this area. Had the 2 meat plate with brisket and turkey. Sides were beans and potato salad. Wife had brisket Mac and cheese for her side. Everything was excellent and I will make this a visit again on my way through. Thanks for keeping family owned restaurants alive.

Perfect Brisket, Turkey Breast and Pork Ribs. Fried Cabbage and Mac & Cheese were good. Loaded Frito Pie was Amazing!!

I've heard about this place for a long time and finally made it out there. People, this place is legit! I was disappointed that they were out of a lot of things but that just shows you how good it really is. We got the ribs, brisket Mac n cheese and the phenomenal fried cabbage. You have got to try Pitforks and Smotherings!

I was visiting from Oregon to see my nephew and niece so he brought me here because he knows I love good bbq. I couldn’t believe how good everything was. And I mean everything!! That’s the best bbq I’ve ever had! Great service too! I’ll be back.

We drove down from Abilene tx today, Some of the best BBQ and Owners ever. Everyone was super friendly, food was amazing. We even got 3 burgers to go , ate them for dinner, Amazing! The Owners came and talked to us , told us some great stories and some recommendations on places to stop before we drove back home. 😊 We will be back for sure. The drive is worth it.

Great prices for the combo meals. They definitely give you plenty of meat. Service was great very friendly staff. Definitely a must try location..... Today they had live music.... they were great.....

Our favorite place to get barbecue ever. The only place within 100 miles that I will buy barbecue. Here's one reason why.....we like our brisket moist (=fatty). Today, they accidently gave us lean brisket. I took it back and they immediately replaced it with moist brisket that was outstanding. I really love the place that the couple that owns it are the best. Thanks

Very welcoming and family friendly atmosphere! The food was amazing and I’ll definitely be back! Came through dropping a work load and picked up a great meal!

While driving on my way back to San Antonio, I stopped here for lunch. The place is not much to look at; it's anything but fancy. But the brisket was absolutely delicious, and the service was great. The two ladies I encountered were sweeter than apple pie.

I may never find myself in this part of Texas again, but if I am, I will DEFINITELY go back to this place.

Amazing BBQ and atmosphere! Very nice people. Free beer cooler outside. Food top notch.

Everything was good but the stand out was the brisket. Hands down probably some of the best brisket I have eaten any BBQ spot.