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Smokin' Al's BBQ

91 Railway St, Rockdale NSW 2216, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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91 Railway St, Rockdale NSW 2216, Australia

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+61 2 8068 2591
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Smokin' Al's BBQ

Smokin' Al's BBQ serves Texas-style brisket smoked low and slow overnight right beside Rockdale station. Expect hefty platters piled high with fork-tender beef, crisp curly fries, and charred tacos. Pitmasters carve rich fat caps that dissolve effortlessly on soft milk buns—unapologetically geared for heavy cheat days. Barbecue fans also pile in for house specialties like brisket-loaded halal snack packs and fried chicken burgers stacked with Mi Goreng noodles and a runny egg.

  • Texas-Style Smoked Brisket: Cooked overnight until tender with a well-rendered fat cap, served by the slice, in soft milk buns, or folded into crisp tortillas.
  • Brisket Halal Snack Packs: Crisp waffle and curly fries topped with tender barbecue brisket, melted cheese, and signature house sauces.
  • Mi Goreng Burger: Crispy fried chicken layered with Mi Goreng noodles, barbecue seasonings, and a runny egg.
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Why Choose Smokin' Al's BBQ

Why Sydney barbecue lovers flock to Rockdale for low-and-slow Texas meats and loaded comfort mashups

  • Authentic Low-and-Slow Smoked Brisket

    Meats are cooked overnight using low-and-slow smoking techniques, yielding beef brisket that is rich, juicy, and rendered with deep smoke flavor.

    The brisket is perfectly smoked, juicy, and simply mouthwatering.

    Syed Ali

  • Halal Cuts and House Beef Bacon Rashers

    Smokin' Al's offers a rare pork-free smokehouse option by serving crispy beef bacon rashers and halal-certified cuts.

    The only place I know of that does beef bacon rashers. Good prices and quality barbecue meats

    Nick Angelucci (BBQAroma)

  • The Ultimate Cheat-Day Feast

    Maximalist mashups like brisket snack packs layered over crispy fries deliver an intensely rich, loaded cheat-meal feast.

    This was cheat day of all cheat days. Worth the calories.

    Harry G

  • Inventive Mi Goreng Fried Chicken Mashups

    Crispy fried chicken paired with instant noodles and a runny egg creates an adventurous, multi-layered comfort food creation.

    Delicious - the chicken is super juicy and well fried, and the saucy egg balances the double carbs.

    Adam Chung

  • Generous Sharing Platters for Groups

    Hefty shared platters combine sliced brisket, pulled beef, chicken, and classic sides, offering effortless dining for groups.

    The platter made it easy to taste everything at a reasonable price!

    maisha mahjabeen

  • Family-Friendly Communal Feasts

    Flexible combination boxes allow groups and families to sample diverse barbecue meats and sides together without hassle.

    My whole family and I were there, and the staff was so friendly. The food was amazing.

    Tanisa Sanam Vabna

Signature low-and-slow smoked meats, maximalist snack packs, and cult fusion burgers.

  • Smoked Beef Brisket

    The brisket is perfectly smoked, juicy, and simply mouthwatering.

    Syed Ali

  • Brisket Snack Pack

    When Spanian rated the brisket snack pack the best in Sydney he nailed it.

    Mona Hasna

  • Mi Goreng Burger

    Mi Goreng burger was equally as impressive. Thick, juicy fried chicken topped with delicious noodles and a runny egg.

    Harry G

  • BBQ Platter

    I had the BBQ Platter and was blown away with the food.

    Jazbir Dhillon

Other favorites

Specialty sides, smokehouse starters, and freshly baked sweet finishes.

  • Cheesy Chilli Curly Fries

    It was exactly how cheesy chilli fries should be – a comforting and satisfying indulgence.

    Hani Sedhom

  • Choc Chip Cookie

    Oh and the choc chip cookie divine what a way to end an amazing dinner

    Mona Hasna

  • SSS Wings

    SSS wings are smokey yet sticky, and it permeates the meat, nothing like a Nando's or a charcoal chicken - it's tender and inviting.

    N. C.

  • Smoked Hot Links

    Very smoky beef sausages.

    Adam Chung

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular menu items to order?

Customer favorites include the Texas-style smoked beef brisket—served in burgers, rolls, and platters—as well as the signature beef brisket snack pack layered over crispy curly or waffle fries. Other popular highlights include the Mi Goreng fried chicken burger and smoked birria tacos.

Is there space to sit and dine inside?

Yes, Smokin' Al's offers dine-in seating. While the venue is casual with limited front tables, additional seating space with a long table is located around the back.

Do popular smoked meats sell out early?

Popular items like the beef brisket can sell out towards the evening, with customers noting stocks may run out around 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Arriving earlier in the evening is recommended if you want the full barbecue menu.

How large are the portion sizes?

The platters and snack packs are very filling and easily suited for sharing. For example, customers note the beef brisket snack pack is generous enough to feed two people.

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