Mike Anderson's BBQ Dallas, TX

Mike Anderson's is located in Dallas, TX right across the street from Parkland Hospital, first opened its doors in 1981. They have an extensive selection of meats, stuffed baked potatoes, sides, and desserts.  They also will ship their barbecue anywhere in the country. I have driven right by it many times over the years not giving it much thought. However, I came across an article in the local Observer, a dining and entertainment publication, about the best barbecue joint "sides" in Dallas.  Kind of an oxymoron when it comes to barbecue when it's really about the meat and not the sides. (Lockhart Smokehouse was also included in the article.  So the famous sides are fried okra and the Cheezy Corn Bake with Poblano and Onion and I thought I'd go try them and maybe get myself some barbecue as well.

I arrived around 11:30 AM and a line had already begun to form. I ordered ribs, sausage, and brisket along with my fried okra and the cheezy corn bake with poblano and onion. The brisket was actually a bit dry and fairly lean with very little fat content.  It was really no better than what one would find at any of the Metroplex barbecue chains (Sonny's, Dickey's, Spring Creek).  The sausage had a good smokey flavor and had a coarser grind than I usually prefer but over all it was above average.  The ribs were the highlight of the barbecue, tender, smoked well, and very moist. They were dead-on good. On to the sides, can't believe I just wrote that!

Cheezy Corn Bake with Poblano

Well, the sides were pretty good.  The fried okra was actually pretty average.  In the Observer article the author describes the fried okra as being "light", "airy", and the best they ever had.  Honestly, it has the consistence and quality of the okra in any public school cafeteria in Texas. That doesn't necessarily mean it's bad but it's very average.  On to the cheezy corn bake with poblano which was actually really good.  Think of taking spicy cornbread dressing and adding corn and cheese.  It was sweet, a bit spicy, and gooey from the cheese.  Other than the ribs it was the other highlight of the trip to Mike Anderson's.  If you happen to be visiting someone in one of the area hospitals near Mike Anderson's then it's not a bad place to try but if you have a hunger for good barbecue then hit the original Sonny Bryan's on Inwood.

Mike Anderson's BBQ House

5410 Harry Hines Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75235

Phone:214-630-0735

Open Mon-Sat 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Closed Sundays

http://www.mikeandersonsbbq.com/