Tender Smokehouse

224 W Pecan St, Celina
(469) 202-3000

Recent Reviews

Ashley Nelson

I've ordered to-go a couple of times and daydreaming about when I can get the chorizo breakfast tacos again!!!! 10/10!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Tacos, Loaded Meat Baked Potato, Mac and Cheese

Alf Evans Music

Tender is amazing. To quote Gimli the dwarf, “Fresh meat, ripe off the bone!”

Alan Redd

Stopped bye on my way home and picked up a sledgehammer sandwich to go. Was looking forward to digging into it soon as I got home. Unfortunately the brisket looked like day old overcooked leather. I will admit this is the first bad experience I've ever had at Tender but man this is a letdown. I deconstructed the sandwich after the first bite and when I stuck a fork in the brisket it crumbled and fell apart, not in the good way. I live about an hour away so I didn't turn around and take it back. Because I'm so far away it's rare that I get a chance to stop in to one of my favorite barbecue spots, so this made it even more unfortunate. Just take note, always, always look over your order before you leave the establishment.Update: Thanks so much for the reply. Also,the refund is unnecessary but appreciated. I assure you I will be back to spend it next time I'm in the area... It would take a lot more than one bad sandwich to run me off from Tender. Thanks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Brisket

Brett Curtis

The meal was fantastic, hot and cooked to perfection. Every aspect was great even though we waited a bit to get it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Brisket

Tari G Fingers

Love this place. It's amazing... One of my go to eat out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Troy White

Service: immediately the lady up front barked at us and said there will be a wait and asked if we would just rather order to go. We decided to wait and got a table in about 20 min. Little to no direction from the front staff. They were not hospitable.I love brisket. Theirs was ok. Not terrible but not great. Just ok. Beans were not my favorite. Jalapeño sausage was awesome. Ribs were pretty good too.Atmosphere was cool. Not enough space but I liked that.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Harold McKamy

This restaurant is fantastic! Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Sandwich, Beef Rib, Smoked Turkey, BBQ Sauce, Breakfast Tacos, Banana Pudding, Sliced Brisket, Brisket

Breck Montgomery

If you get a sandwich it will be on greasy Texas toast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket

joe bacon

Real smoked meat flavor, charming interior and very friendly staff. I will return to tender smokehouse soon for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ben Jamin

Love Tenders. Definitely in the ranks of the best BBQ out there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Jefe Sandwich, Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage, The Steiner, Breakfast Tacos

Reginald Lowrie

Love this place for its atmosphere and friendly service! The food meets my expectations every time, but the service is incredible. Great place for a date night or time with the whole family! I hope this place expands in the near future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, The Steiner, Sandwich, BBQ Sauce

Mark Tuttle

Everything about this place is AWESOME!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Pudding, BBQ Sauce, Banana Pudding

Greg Baxter

Small but quaint place. Very friendly staff. Customer friendly. Outdoor seating & games to play such as corn hole.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork and Brisket, Brisket Sandwich, BBQ Beans, Mac and Cheese, Sandwich, Beef Rib, Smoked Turkey, Potato Salad, BBQ Sauce, Salad, Frito Pie, Breakfast Tacos, Banana Pudding, Sliced Brisket

J V

Absolutely fantastic! The quaint entrance leads to a rustic inviting atmosphere. Every one of the staff members were extremely helpful and genuine. Lots of fan favorites are on the menu but the cashier was happy to help navigate it wonderfully. From the fresh brewed sweet tea to the little bottles of bbq sauce. It adds to the overall Texas nostalgia. Now, down to the food! I got a smoked Turkey baked potato the size of a softball fully loaded with butter, cheese, chives and sour cream. A children’s smoked turkey sandwich with a side of creamy mac&cheese and also the Tender twist on a Frito Pie which was filled with mac&cheese, baked beans, jalapeños, smoked brisket and onions. They even threw in a couple of extra treats just for showing up. A banana pudding and the true winner of the day which was their famous beans. It tasted like they were cooked over a grill in home made bbq sauce with brisket added in. In conclusion, a born and bread Texan will be returning for more soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Beans

James Aultman

The food has no damn business being that good! Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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