Soulman's Bar-B-Que

MESQUITE: Soulman’s Bar-B-Que
1125 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-289-2300
Open Daily 11-9
www.soulmans.com

After trying countless mediocre meals of subpar smoked meat, I've come to recognize the flavor of the meat before I take a bite. It's kind of like biting into a McDonald's cheeseburger. You know exactly what it's going to taste like before you even take off the wrapper. I've come to refer to this type of BBQ as "corporate 'cue". Soulman's is the epitomy of corporate 'cue.



The sliced brisket was moist and tender, but it exhibited a slight crust and a meager smoke line. The meat lacked smokiness, and bites without crust had little flavor at all. The ribs were a bit better, but they suffered from a soggy crust brought on by being stored in plastic wrap for too long. The meat had a good level of tenderness, but it was missing any robust smoky flavor. While both meats were nothing special, the sides were great. The pinto beans had been kicked up with some pico de gallo, and the cabbage was tasty with bits of sausage. The sides may have been given some love, but my eyes didn't deceive my taste buds on this day, and that meat tasted exactly as I imagined it would as I watched it being carved...corporate 'cue.

Rating **