Eating at Pecan Lodge. Dallas. Better BBQ than Terry Black’s?

[@joenovak6393]

My favorite food reviewer on YT. A nice blend of talking, food overview and Music that mixes very well, as other channels (UA) can learn from. Keep it honest and real and let's hit 50k and beyond!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm going to keep on pushing!

[@johnfincher8561]

Yes. Excellently produced and executed

[@randyschwaggins]

What's UA?

[@Jamesnu]

@@johnfincher8561 Thank you!

[@johnfincher8561]

@@randyschwaggins UA Eats is another restaurant review channel

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi James, Thanks for your review of Pecan Lodge. That brisket looks absolutely delicious! But I could really load up at this restaurant! As usual you have produced a superior video and I am addicted to your channel. Thanks for providing so much pleasure! Best Wishes, Peter

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, that brisket was fantastic, but there was so much more that I wanted to try!

[@ernieojeda]

And almost at 50k subs you deserve a lot more and you'll get there!! Glad your work's been consistent since the start even when you didn't have a lot of subscribers!

[@Jamesnu]

@@ernieojeda Thank you! I'm going to keep on pushing and trying my best to make good videos.

[@baruchzobrist3207]

Great video as always. I enjoy them every week. I appreciate that you limit the length of your videos…all the info, context and reviews without droning on and on. Keep up the great work.

[@Jamesnu]

@baruchzobrist3207 Thank you so much! Yeah, I always try to make my videos as straightforward and to the point as possible.

[@fkcoolers2669]

I like your fine dining videos a lot but these videos are just as nice. Good, honest cooking and good flavors. I also agree with you that BBQ can have some of the most inconsistency out of any dining out options.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I want to showcase a great variety of food. There's just so much delicious stuff out there.

[@shane9209]

Best food critic ever!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I try!

[@TheRange7]

Hi James, you nailed it perfectly with your comment about BBQ places being inconsistent. I think that especially holds true with brisket. It bugs me because of the ridiculous prices we pay to eat it. The brisket at PL looked sooo much better than Terry Black's. Frankly, I thought the prices at Terry Black's were ripoff city myself. That turkey and even your sausage at PL looked amazing as well. Another really good review. You have the gift of covering all the important stuff without going on and on with useless stuff. As someone else said, your channel is easily among the very best restaurant review channels on the whole of YT. You come across as a genuinely nice guy who is passionate about eating all kinds of good food. Thanks my friend and as always Cheers.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I never want to criticize something too sharply because even good restaurants have bad days, especially when it comes to BBQ. Yeah, the platters at Pecan Lodge are great deals. It really was a fantastic lunch! Cheers!

[@JohnHausser]

Balance is always the key ! Some bbq places are great but way too salty ! Need to try this one

[@Jamesnu]

I know what you mean.

[@MikeFromMaine]

Loved it...I'm hungry just watching.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@phillipthomas119]

Glad you did a review of pecan lodge! They are not talked about enough. Great reaction keep doing your thing!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I was glad I got the chance to try the place!

[@_TheRealGod]

Very honest review!

[@Jamesnu]

@@_TheRealGod Thank you!

[@jackgodfrey9014]

If you’re going to be in DFW for a while I would suggest trying Goldee’s BBQ west of Ft. Worth, I promise it’s the best bbq you will ever eat. Great video as always James

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Hopefully, I'll get the chance to try it someday.

[@whyitmatterstome]

Hey! Welcome to my hometown James! I have been following you since you started the channel, and I'm looking forward to this review. Terry Black's is great, but I've always wanted to try Pecan Lodge. I'm glad I get to finally have the chance to eat at a restaurant you recommend. My wife and I are visiting New York over Christmas, and we will be eating at few of the establishments you covered over the last couple of years. Also thrilled to see the growth of this channel - you deserve it.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! It means a lot to me! Yeah, I really enjoyed Pecan Lodge. Although, there were so many other bbq restaurants in Dallas that I would've loved to have tried. I hope you and your wife have a great time in New York!

[@whyitmatterstome]

@@Jamesnu Goldee's is King in Texas (voted #1). If you ever do come back, they are located southwest a bit between Ft. Worth and Dallas. Look them up online if you haven't already. Only open on Fri., Sat., and Sun, and like Franklin's in Austin, you have to get there early and wait in line or they will sell out. Absolutely the best and most consistent BBQ I have ever tried.

[@Jamesnu]

@@whyitmatterstome Yeah, I've heard a lot of great things about Goldee's. I hope to try the place one day.

[@NoahEats]

Very interesting with the quality consistency from each restaurant we visit and you're right about bbq as there are so many factors involved with smoking. This can also translate with pizza ovens as well. Taking that stance, its amazing how a 3 michelin starred restaurant can deliver consistent quality

[@Jamesnu]

Exactly! It's amazing how these 3 Michelin Star spots can turn out such consistently amazing food!

[@lorifreeman1746]

And yet another great review looks good have a great week ❤️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Have a great week as well!

[@PeterMigliorini-x4o]

As always, a well researched & presented "out-of-town" review which I do greatly enjoy! Since joyfully watching so many of your channel offerings, it became apparent to me that - in your delivery - your voice cadence & intonation, that it is similar to the actor's voice (Patton Oswalt) speaking for "Remy" in the very endearing PIXAR film "Ratatouille". Please take no offense or be insulted by this comparison. Please accept this as a worthy view on those - like you & me - that appreciate food & the "individual" story behind why we "gladly" & lovely" cook & feed people!!!! You provide both comfort & goodness in your offerings to your audience. Be proud of that & accept this sincere & well deserved "flattery"! Your YT channel is "must watch" for me, and I am so happy to be of "witness" of your efforts & hard work. Again, thank you!!!! This is Peter M; out!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much Peter M! Those are very kind words and it really means a lot to me. I really appreciate the support!

[@Sandoldman]

Thanks!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! That's very kind and generous! I really appreciate it!

[@lonestarlargeformat]

my doordash spot 🙏 love eating barbecue in my pajamas after work

[@Jamesnu]

Nice!

[@kathrynarnold313]

Both Pecan Lodge and Terry Black's look incredible! I hope I have the chance to try at least one if not both restaurants when I'm in Texas again. Great review!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, both of those restaurants are definitely worth checking out!

[@s_przybylowicz]

Oh hey, I've actually been here! I remember being a big fan, and it seems like you picked out quite a good spread, too.

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, that spread was pretty epic!

[@Engineering2AI]

As someone who has lived in Dallas for five years and has been to both places, I would like to give some detail on the summary of these two restaurant comparisons. Price: at Terry, you ordered by the lb and multiple sides, while at Pecan, you ordered a meal with a maximum meat combo. Pecan will be cheaper because of a combo deal, but I can tell you both prices are very similar; you can compare meat per lb at both places, and the price would come out the same. Second, brisket quality: if your brisket is dry, please bring it to the counter and request a juicy one. Terry will give you a new cut if you are not happy with the fat content, and so will Pecan. The brisket has a fat and dry area; both restaurants have excellent customer service. They both would make it right if the cut of meat is not to your liking. I want to add that they are both across the street from each other so that you can try them both. I prefer to go to Terry simply because they offer parking and better seating. Considering they are both located downtown. The convenience factor plays a more significant role than deciding which restaurant has the best food, especially when they are so close, and you have to split hair to decide which has better food.

[@humdumdiggdy]

Really helpful comment thank u

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for sharing! I wouldn't have even thought of going back up to get a better slice of brisket. That's good to know! Yeah, others have mentioned the parking situation at Terry Black's. Since I was walking from my hotel downtown, it was never a factor that crossed my mind, but I can definitely see the advantage.

[@Engineering2AI]

@@Jamesnu The brisket is not a uniform piece of beef like other cuts of suitable steak. This leads to part of the brisket being dryer than another area. When you order, if you don’t specify BBQ, the restaurant will give you whatever cut they have out. This had personally happened to me at a few BBQ restaurants around Dallas, where the cutter would take out a new brisket if I requested a moist piece. Call it “Southern hospitality.” Dallas, Austin, and Houston have some fantastic food scenes; I hope you get to try them all. I love your reviews, and I am looking to see many more.

[@Jamesnu]

@@Engineering2AI Thank you! Indeed! Not all parts of brisket are equal. Yeah, I hope to get back to Texas again and have the chance to explore some of those other cities.

[@viciousvictortee1298]

Oh Snap. Is this that BBQ video you were teasing? Fun Fun!

[@Jamesnu]

Yep, but I'm sure that I'll do more bbq videos in the future.

[@viciousvictortee1298]

@@Jamesnu USA BBQ Tour Coming Soon!!! LOL

[@keithss67]

Great clip! I will have to add it to my list for my next trip to Dallas

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It's definitely a place worth checking out!

[@michaelfelsinger-k2i]

Hi James ! Another fine video. Yes, you're right about the inconsistency of BBQ restaurants. Brisket can be a toss of the coin sometimes. Same with pork. I'm not fond of pulled pork. Even in nachos. Just another word for dry and stringy. Wow. Quantities are HUGE. You're a marathon runner, but how does the average Joe burn up that amount of meat ??? Yes, I like the look of Pecan Lodge. Very good value. Here in Sydney, I've just discovered 'sour' beer, passionfruit flavor. Is this popular in the States ? I love that sour, tangy hit. The only problem ? it's much more expensive than other kinds of beer. Thank you, James, and I hope you get to 50K-60K subscribers before the end of the year.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I'm always pretty active, but I also think that I got lucky with my metabolism. Yeah, you definitely see sour beers here in a variety of flavors. I hope to reach those subscriber milestones. I definitely have some big videos coming up.

[@patriciaroggero1150]

Great review thank you

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much for watching! I always appreciate it!

[@johnfincher8561]

You have one of the best restaurant review channels on KZbin. For fine dining, I also like Alexander The Guest

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I'm a big fan of Alexander The Guest too!

[@chubbs500]

Whoa that brisket looked yums... hoping you would've tried the beef rib. Salivating just watching this.

[@Jamesnu]

If I had more time in Dallas, I definitely would've gone back to try it.

[@alexrekzu4079]

33 bucks isn't bad considering that is def 2 normal peoples worth of food and it looks amazing

[@Jamesnu]

@@alexrekzu4079 Definitely!

[@faydalton5375]

James I love your videos. You're so gracious, even though you give some tough evaluations sometimes. Lol. Keep up the great work.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I always try my best to be fair.

[@alonso6319]

Greetings from Spain! Keep doing your videos because if one day I come back to US, I need a list of amazing restaurants to try. Congrats!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yep, I have no plans on stopping. I love eating and sharing my experiences through video.

[@Grainraiser]

I live in Dallas and I eat a Terry Black, Pecan Lodge and Hutchins BBQ at least once a month. Like you stated Terry Black is 3 blocks from Pecan Lodge (both on the same street). There meats are pretty close so what sides I want typically determines my decision. Terry Blacks has a great cream corn while Pecan Lodges collard greens are delish. I go to Terry Blacks more because they offer free parking while finding a parking spot at Pecan Lodge can be a real adventure during peak hours. Terry Black also serve the world famous black Margaritas. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip.

[@Jamesnu]

@@Grainraiser Thank you! Yeah, the meats may be the most important aspect of a bbq restaurant, but the sides should never be ignored.

[@NicHare-o6c]

Great, very fair reviews!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I always try to be fair.

[@Sandoldman]

I just love your channel ❤️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! That makes me happy to hear!

[@bkm2797]

Another honest review and comparison which is always appreciated, but where was desert, I was definitely thinking something pecan like butter pecan ice cream, or pie,lol. Thanks James, always look forward to your reviews.👍❤️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, normally I would've tried a dessert, but I was way too full to have anything more.

[@roneddy815]

The meat looked incredible! Great video. TY.😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that was a great lunch!

[@ernieojeda]

That plate looks so good. I don't know how the pork is dry. It looks moist LOL. The mac and cheese looks good. For the jalapeno cheddar sausage they should serve a cheese sauce on the side where you can also dip it 😋😋

[@Jamesnu]

It was a great spread of food for sure! I was also able to dip the sausage into the mac and cheese for a bit more cheddar.

[@Seasider70]

Happy Monday. I subscribe to 3 people on KZbin. James is the only American. Oh my that sausage link looked amazing.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

[@tomahern8967]

That looked delicious! Next time try the beef ribs you won’t be disappointed. Great review as always!

[@Jamesnu]

@@tomahern8967 Thank you! Yeah, that will be the next thing I try for sure!

[@raysville7256]

Well, since brisket is big in Texas you have an apparent winner

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I can see that. It's my favorite bbq meat.

[@CrimePiece]

think you caught Terry Blacks on a bad day. Maybe 1 out of 10 times I go there the brisket misses the mark, it happens. TBs is so much easier to get in and out of with that huge parking lot for locals. They open at 10:30am on Fri-Sunday too, which is super nice and never a line that early.

[@Jamesnu]

I felt the same way. It happens even with the best bbq restaurants. I definitely hope to go back there someday, especially to get the beef rib.

[@johncornell3665]

Wow looks like amazing bbq, thanks James!

[@Jamesnu]

It was an amazing meal! Thanks for watching!

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Good stop! Nothing lost on Terry Blacks!

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed!

[@vladhilling6697]

Great video!!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks!

[@safeandeffectivelol]

Pecan Lodge was the hot spot about 10 years ago. They're still very good, but I think others has passed them. The other spots you missed were Hutchins and Cattleack

[@Jamesnu]

@@safeandeffectivelol If I had more time in Dallas, I definitely would've checked those places out!

[@neanderthalsnavel7411]

Goto Goldie's BBQ! Take UA.

[@Jamesnu]

Hopefully, I'll get the chance to check it out sometime.

[@54diggerdown]

As always great production quality, i could almost smell the smoke. Now i can't give you tips on fine dining etiquette but I might be able to help with rustic food. Yes a good bbq sauce can cover many sins but you can mix the differant sauces to get the flavor/consistency profile you like. And if the sausage is light on the cheese take a bite of mac n cheese with it. I can give you a tip on eating MRE'S too. Sell it to a "prepper" and get a good burger meal😊. Thanks again. BTW there are no calories in finger lickins , teeth suckins or juice slurpins.

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! That's true! Yeah, I've never thought of mixing bbq sauces, but that's a great tip! I'll definitely have to try that sometime. Thanks for sharing!

[@WilliamKShank]

MEAT... CONSUME!!! 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋 Safe Journey! Have a GREAT DAY!!!

[@Jamesnu]

That was some great meat indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@steveno7058]

BBQ is inconsistent because it is so damn hard to smoke something with a live fire for 15 hours. Plus most BBQ cuts are cheaper and tough cuts

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, creating great bbq is tough job.

[@jpbanksnj]

Regardless which place was better, that is a great value for the amount of food you got. I've been smoking ribs all afternoon, so I smell like I was right there in the restaurant for this one.... LOL

[@Jamesnu]

@jpbanksnj Nice! Yeah, that was great value for sure!

[@LooksEvil]

if u go back to nashville id love to see you check out Locust and Kisser! two restaurants im very interested in. im planning a nashville trip and would love to see your opinion of those spots before i go!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for the recommendations! I had such a great time there and I would definitely like to return someday.

[@kittybreath]

I went with friends.and had a couple of sides.as.I am vegetarian. The fried okra was.the beat Ive ever had, absolutely delectable.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice!

[@TuckerSP2011]

That looked like really nice barbeque. The price difference was profound.

[@Jamesnu]

@TuckerSP2011 It was a great meal for sure, and I felt like I got much better value.

[@loginnamejon]

Try Pinkertons in or near Houston.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@texmexbbq7085]

Personally I love pork ribs with great bark, creamed corn and premium carrot cake for dessert.

[@Jamesnu]

That sounds like a great meal to me!

[@theirishman84]

Hey bro you should checkout Zum Stammich in Glendale queens

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for the recommendation! That looks like a fun place!

[@theirishman84]

Hey bro can you show more restaurants in Astoria? Like the Bonnie,duzan,sugar freak,Butcher Bar etc

[@Jamesnu]

I'll try. There's just so many restaurants that I want to feature, but I only have so much time. I should at least focus on featuring Queens a bit more.

[@theirishman84]

@@Jamesnu I understand brother. Love your content. Keep up the great work

[@shadowfilm7980]

That’s crazy. $61 at Terry Blacks. Would rather go to Pecan Lodge.

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, that was probably the most expensive bbq meal that I've ever had.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

James did you say you were planning a visit to Toronto and Montreal soon? I inadvertently deleted a reply from a content creator from NYC who said they were coming to Toronto. If so, I'm happy to help with recos.

[@Jamesnu]

I'm currently not planning any visits there, but I would definitely like to travel there in the future. I had a great time in Toronto in the past, but I haven't been to Montreal yet.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

@@Jamesnu Happy to hear. We are spoiled for selection in Toronto. Toronto is about to have its 3rd Michelin guide released. Montreal is much smaller, but has a great (and innovative) food scene. Anthony Bourdain loved Montreal. We definitely get a lot of American tourists, but I think a lot of Americans don't realize how affordable it is to travel in Canada with the exchange rate.

[@amyk6659]

Come to north Alabama and try our BBQ. We have several legendary spots. :)

[@Jamesnu]

I would definitely like to travel there someday!

[@russelliott6751]

I wonder how Blue Smoke in New York compares these days?

[@Jamesnu]

I've been to Blue Smoke once and really enjoyed it, but I would rather go to Pecan Lodge.

[@Barts90]

❤

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@bb57365]

Pecan Lodge crushed it. So much great food for the money. And the place had a nice atmosphere.

[@Jamesnu]

@@bb57365 Definitely!

[@nikip9161]

You left those pickles and onions behind?🥺🥹😢

[@Jamesnu]

The meat was pretty filling.

[@thebigmoo]

How can you go to a BBQ restaurant and not try the ribs? Have to try the baby backs at any BBQ joint

[@Jamesnu]

Fair enough. I just had a taste for the other meats that day.

[@Babypapayaproductions]

The watery bbq sauce is NC style. Get with it

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't for me.

[@preciousowusu7743]

I love a good sausage and a smoky BBQ sauce.

[@Jamesnu]

Same here!

[@boom122471]

Did you hit Emporium Pies next door for dessert??? PL is so good, and Emporium has a ridiculous bourbon pecan pie.

[@Jamesnu]

I wanted to, but I was just too full to have anything more.

[@randyschwaggins]

If Patrick Bateman did restaurant reviews...😂

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@Daniel-es9dq]

Haven’t been to pecan lodge, I’ll have to try it. Terry blacks was forgettable.

[@Jamesnu]

@@Daniel-es9dq Pecan Lodge is definitely worth checking out!

[@ColocasiaCorm]

The same nod after every bite

[@gladdy02]

BBQ restaurant are very hit or miss for me. I HATE extremely fatty brisket and pulled pork. I've been to terry blacks and everything was flavorful, but just too fatty for me

[@Jamesnu]

Fair enough. I like when bbq spots have a good variety of food. That turkey is not the most common bbq meat, which I was happy to see.

[@hpph1744]

I always ask for lean brisket. I don’t enjoy fatty meat.

[@steveno7058]

If you don’t like fat then bbq isn’t for you. This is like saying ice cream has too much dairy

[@gladdy02]

@@steveno7058 not really. I understand that there will be fat in BBQ, I'm saying I'd prefer a leaner cut of brisket, and pulled BBQ that's not full of globs of fat.

[@steveno7058]

@@gladdy02 then trim the fat. It isn’t that hard

[@davidsunshine7869]

I live in Dallas. Pecan Lodge is far superior to Terry Blacks and much cheaper.

[@benjidog1514]

As a Texas native they all taste the same lol

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@Djm8520]

Those are heavy, heavy lunches!

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I was pretty full!

[@Noamchomsky949]

There are differences the way TB's and PL does there briskets. PL does not wrap whatsoever. I'll leave it at that.

[@galacticspacepants997]

You didn’t eat the pickles 😭

[@Jamesnu]

I was pretty full eating this lunch. I wanted to at least make sure that I would eat all the meat.

[@trentl795]

How come no one ever talks about goldees aka the best bbq ever

[@Jamesnu]

Others have mentioned Goldee's in the comments. If I had more time, I definitely would've checked Goldee's out.

[@nicoleford4654]

Eats like a robot

[@michaeljohnson4344]

I just wanna be first!

[@Jamesnu]

You did it!

[@chriswright4677]

“Pe- carn” lodge?

[@mickeysimmonds8101]

Not impressed w Pecan Lodge

[@Jamesnu]

Fair enough.

[@BiffBuffchest]

PEE-CON?

[@burthamilton3564]

Ate here 2018, sugar in collar greens gross

[@Jamesnu]

@burthamilton3564 I'm glad that I didn't get the collard greens then.

[@timothyrose3654]

it is called PECAN. not pea can

[@NathanJones-sf5js]

Their mission statement is terrible

[@Jamesnu]

I just looked it up. Yeah, it's a bit odd.

[@philthames6753]

PEA-can hahaha😂😂😂. Can I trust you to give BBQ reviews when you cant pronounce pecan??

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@cplandwine]

What???... you don't like pickles?...ya didn't eat em

[@elvenstein]

He’s literally eating the pickles at 5:47

[@Jamesnu]

I liked the pickles, but I was getting full and I preferred to finish the meat over the pickles. I only had so much stomach space.

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

James, why do you not have more subscribers? Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@Jamesnu]

I'm just happy with the subscribers I do have and hopefully more will come.

[@stryker819]

Truthfully BBQ shouldn’t cost this much no matter where you get it. For this much you can eat at a 5 star restaurant.

[@nathanlovelace2457]

Lol pecan.lodge is terrible. They literally pay the observer to constantly write articles about them. This guy is probably also paid by them.