Dunnellon & Ocala, Florida

True Texas-style BBQ. No shortcuts.

Slow-smoked brisket, St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, sausage and classic sides—served from the Texas Smoke Shack food truck.

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Sliced Texas Smoke Shack brisket showing a deep smoke ring

Real brisket. Real smoke ring.

Built around the smoke.

Slow-smoked meatsBrisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage & pork belly burnt ends

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Our story

Built in Texas. Carried wherever the smoke leads.

Arlington, Texas roots. A new chapter in Dunnellon.

I’m a native of Arlington, Texas. In 2019, I started Texas Smoke Shack in Hudson, Massachusetts, and built it into a successful local barbecue business. Now, Texas Smoke Shack is beginning a new chapter in Dunnellon, Florida.

I was mentored by the late Waldo Strein. His influence remains part of Texas Smoke Shack, and I’m proud to keep honoring him and the barbecue legacy he shared with his wife, Mrs. Barbie. We serve Waldo’s Best BBQ Sauce in his honor.

Waldo and Barbie Strein together in a kitchen — Waldo and Barbie Strein

Waldo Strein holding his IBCA Hall of Fame trophy in front of an IBCA backdrop — Waldo’s induction into the Barbecue Hall of Fame

The success built in Hudson—and Waldo’s influence—now carry forward in Dunnellon, Florida.

Come hungry.

Truck favorites, generous portions, and barbecue that speaks for itself. All meats are gluten-free. Please tell us about food allergies.

Sandwiches & plates

Brisket sandwich¼ or ½ lb, with one 8 oz side$14 / $22

Sausage sandwich¼ or ½ lb, with one 8 oz side$11 / $17

Pulled pork sandwich¼ or ½ lb, with one 8 oz side$11 / $17

Chicken sandwich¼ or ½ lb, with one 8 oz side$11 / $16

Individual mealsTwo 8 oz sides; 1–4 half-pound meats$25–$65

Abby’s Plate3 ribs, ½ lb meat, one 8 oz side$27

Emily’s Meal¼ lb meat, one 8 oz side$13

Catering

Feed the whole crowd.

Pickup, delivery, and full-service catering for celebrations, companies, and events across Dunnellon, Ocala, and surrounding areas.

30+Pickup & delivery minimum

100+Full-service minimum

1 weekMinimum notice

7 meatsPlus five classic sides

Meats: brisket, pork belly burnt ends, sausage, cheddar jalapeño sausage, pulled pork, chicken, St. Louis ribs.

Sides: mac & cheese, potato salad, BBQ beans, cowboy corn, coleslaw.

Desserts: peach cobbler or banana pudding, +$5/person.

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Number of guestsEnter any whole number, starting at 30.

Package

Dessert

Service minimum

Estimated total, including tax

$636.00

Catering

Tell us your date, guest count, package, and whether you need pickup, delivery, or full service.

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Food truck events

$1,500 event minimum. Schools and churches can call or email us to discuss a negotiable minimum.

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Includes estimated 6% Florida sales tax. Final total depends on event details and delivery. Full service adds 20% gratuity for the event crew.

Catering gallery

Built to feed a crowd.

From backyard gatherings to full banquet spreads, every tray arrives ready to serve.

Blue Texas Smoke Shack barbecue trailer with Real Texas BBQ and Waldo's Best BBQ Sauce branding — **For big events, we roll out the trailer.**We bring the trailer for events of 500 or more, as well as fairs and festivals.

A long line of guests waiting to be served at a large outdoor Texas Smoke Shack event — The line says it all

Texas Smoke Shack serving guests from buffet tables beneath blue tents — Full-service setup in action

A large group of guests eating together at picnic tables during an outdoor event — Feeding the whole party

Large Texas Smoke Shack banquet buffet lined with meats, sides and serving supplies — A full banquet spread

Texas Smoke Shack buffet under a white event tent with guests gathered nearby — Full service under the tent

Catering buffet with pans of brisket, chicken, pulled pork and sides — Brisket, chicken & pulled pork — ready for the crowd

Close view of hot catering pans filled with barbecue and sides — Hot pans, generous portions

Freshly prepared catering pans arranged for service — Made fresh for the event

Texas Smoke Shack catering spread arranged across a kitchen island — Full spread, ready to serve

Banquet buffet with barbecue, sides and fresh salads — Barbecue with all the sides

Guests filling plates from an indoor full-service buffet with barbecue sauce, pickles and cookies — Full service, happy guests

Long indoor catering buffet with pans of smoked meats and sides ready for service — A complete buffet line, ready to serve

Full indoor Texas Smoke Shack catering line with meats, sides and serving utensils — Everything in place for the first plate

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Send the event details through this form. This is an inquiry only—there are no deposits or payments here, and submitting it does not automatically confirm a booking. We personally confirm every booking.

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Food truck services

Book the food truck for your event.

$1,500 minimum for food truck events. Schools and churches can call or email us to discuss a negotiable minimum.

Email to book your event Call 508-373-6524

Food truck gallery

The food does the talking.

Food truck favorites, photographed just as we serve them. Every photo here is food made by Texas Smoke Shack.

The Durkin loaded baked potato topped with all of the meats — Durkin baked potato · loaded with all the meats

Brisket sandwich on a toasted bun — Brisket sandwich

Glistening rack of St. Louis ribs resting in a takeout container — St. Louis ribs, fresh off the smoker

Sliced brisket with dark bark and a pink smoke ring — Smoked brisket.

Loaded baked potato topped with pork belly burnt ends — The Little Richie loaded baked potato with pork belly burnt ends and chicken.

Loaded baked potato covered with chopped brisket — The Little Richie

Find the truck

No fixed address. Follow the smoke.

We roll around Dunnellon and Ocala. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for each location, date, and service time.

@thetexassmokeshack
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Look for the white truck — you can't miss it at night.

Customers lined up along a main-street sidewalk beside the white Texas Smoke Shack food truck — Follow the line — that's us.

What folks say

Five stars. Empty plates.

★★★★★
“OUTSTANDING BBQ!!!! 10 out of 10, hands down. The brisket’s smoke ring begs for just one more juicy bite. Everything is SO on point.”
Jay Pirnie · Google

★★★★★
“Texas Smoke Shack catered our family’s 4th of July gathering. Everything was amazing! Brisket was melt in your mouth, fantastic. The pulled pork was juicy, and nothing disappointed.”
Lilly Cabral · Google

★★★★★
“Just had an amazing barbecue brisk sandwich and homemade baked beans. Some of the best barbecue I’ve had in a long time!”
Billy Baxter Jr. · Facebook

★★★★★
“Best barbecue I’ve ever had! Would stop by after work once a week and always pigged out.”
Calvin C. · Google

★★★★★
“Texas Smoke Shack, you knocked it out of the park! We decided to give them a go for Christmas dinner and my goodness is the food delish.”
Adriana Rios · Facebook

★★★★★
“So good, we are really going to miss the brisket and corn bread!”
Bruce · Square

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