If you live in OKC, you know we aren't blessed with an overwhelming supply of even average barbecue. Customer who does competition barbecue told me about a place a couple months ago and I immediately discounted it, because I'd been there. What I didn't understand was that the place was the same, but the owners and the name were new. The place is called King's and it's on 23rd and Portland. We had a really excellent meal there a couple of weeks ago and I've been meaning to post about it, but got distracted until a friend told me they went there last night and thought it excellent as well. So, if you're in Okc, give it a shot.
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Thanks for the head's up. I'm not too far from there and will give it a try next weekend. I ate at the old BBQ place there a year or two back and never went back. It wasn't terrible just not worth a return visit.
Cowguy, what is your list of passable BBQ places in OKC? I really liked Maples. Not saying it would make any best BBQ in the U.S. lists but for what we are working with in OKC I thought it was good. Heard they were opening a place in the Plaza. I'm no where near a BBQ expert though.
I liked maples a lot once and the next time it was bad. I'm really hoping brick and mortar helps consistency.
Day in and day out I think texlahoma is as good as it gets in the metro. The problem is they have really weird hours and when they're out ... they're out. I also like back door. It's had some inconsistency, but is normally pretty good. Bedlam is one of the better ones as well, but wildly inconsistent. When it's good it's really good. I'd say the same about swadleys. I've had terrific meals there and other times it's dog food. It's really hard if you aren't moving consistent amounts of meat to stay in that perfect zone. Hold it too long and it's dry. Pull it too quick and it's tough. I think that's why texlahoma is consistent, even though it's frustrating.
Kings had the best ribs I've had, in okc, in sometime. Smoked well, seasoned well and perfect doneness. The pulled pork and brisket weren't quite as good - as again I think they were too long done and got a tad dry - but the flavors were really good. They also have terrific sides. If it gets busier and they can manage meat more consistently I'll swear to them becoming really hard to get into before long.
Same customer told me about Moore's 3 star barbecue on 23rd and post road. He said it's really good. Looked it up and their cups have ou on them. Won't be patronizing.
Also heard about a new place in Moore called Blake's. Need @mseabolt to go try it.
What I wouldn't give to have mr spriggs back.
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@cactusjackosu loves that place. It's a bit on the sweet side for my preference, but the meat was really high quality and done well. I just fall more to the savory side on the barbecue flavor profile scale.
Blake's is next to a really good coffee and sandwich shop, The Boxcar. I have not tried it but a few reports from friends is that it is inconsistent. No one has raved about it.
I mostly like BBQ too much to slam any restaurant. Even average is good to eat.
He is the one that made me try it. He kept posting delicious pictures on Facebook. I pass that place going to my sisters so if I am going by on a weekend I always phone in a pick up order. I love their sliced brisket also. Plus they have a bunch of cool Bigfoot decorations.
I will say I do hate that one item from the place. It is the only thing there I don’t care for.