Ok, this is BIG. I’m going to call Mike Anderson’s Barbeque the best I’ve ever had in Texas or anywhere else.

It’s on Harry Hines in Dallas, Texas, just across the street from Parkland Hospital (of JFK assassination infamy).

When we walked in, the smell of smoke was pervasively wonderful. From the open door, it was the best smelling BBQ joint we’ve visited, but that didn’t mean the food would be great or even good. We stood at the menu board and let a few regulars go ahead of us in line. They were all talking about how unusual it was that there wasn’t a line out the door. That was a good sign and also an indication of fortuitous timing on our part.

The menu emphasized something called a Spudzilla, a loaded, massive baked potato topped with the eaters choice of BBQ meats. This is not something we would have chosen to order except we saw it on the plates of a couple regulars who were ahead of us in line. It looked amazing, so we each ordered one. The people behind us were newbies too and after seeing ours, they ordered the same thing.

I’m not a lover of all BBQ sauce. I’m very specific in my taste. I like the taste of vinegar instead of sweetness and Mike Anderson’s sauce, for my taste, is EXACTLY perfect. It’s my favorite of all time.

On our trip through all 50 states, we’re getting recommendations for BBQ places to try. Mike Anderson’s title as the best I’ve ever had might go to some other place along the way, but for now…we have a winner!

Mike Anderson’s Barbeque House and Catering Co.
5410 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75235
214.630.0735
mikeandersonsbbq.com