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Title: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on January 24, 2011, 04:51:08 pm Can't wait to try this. . .
After 12 years of dedicated service to Hasty-Bake, Adam Myers has decided to enter the restaurant business. This week he opened BURNCO BBQ on 11st Street in Tulsa, OK. BURNCO BBQ will be serving BBQ style food cooked on Hasty-Bake grills. They are also available to cater your next event! BURNCO BBQ: 3208 E. 11st St. Tulsa, OK 74104 918-237-9151 BURNCO BBQ Hours: Sunday- Closed Monday- Closed Tuesday- 10:30am-2:30pm Wednesday- 10:30am-2:30pm Thursday- 10:30am-2:30pm Friday- 10:30am-2:30pm Saturday- 10:30am-2:30pm Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Hoss on January 24, 2011, 06:02:37 pm Can't wait to try this. . . After 12 years of dedicated service to Hasty-Bake, Adam Myers has decided to enter the restaurant business. This week he opened BURNCO BBQ on 11st Street in Tulsa, OK. BURNCO BBQ will be serving BBQ style food cooked on Hasty-Bake grills. They are also available to cater your next event! BURNCO BBQ: 3208 E. 11st St. Tulsa, OK 74104 918-237-9151 BURNCO BBQ Hours: Sunday- Closed Monday- Closed Tuesday- 10:30am-2:30pm Wednesday- 10:30am-2:30pm Thursday- 10:30am-2:30pm Friday- 10:30am-2:30pm Saturday- 10:30am-2:30pm Right across the street from the Reynolds Center..that should make plenty o' money for him, especially with the TU crowd. Hopefully. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Breadburner on January 24, 2011, 06:38:33 pm Awful name.....
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: DTowner on January 25, 2011, 09:54:36 am Is this the old Ella's Deli space?
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: sgrizzle on January 25, 2011, 10:22:56 am Lunch only?
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on January 25, 2011, 10:25:15 am Too bad about Sundays. That's our group's main daytime adventure day.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on January 25, 2011, 12:54:22 pm Cool, I can just catch them for a late lunch and look down the block at the Carpenter's Union protesters.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: sgrizzle on January 25, 2011, 01:44:44 pm Cool, I can just catch them for a late lunch and look down the block at the Carpenter's Union protesters. Is that still a thing? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on January 25, 2011, 02:12:19 pm Is that still a thing? They were spreading shame on TU last week. I got there around 1:20 or so. All they had left was polish sausage and bratwurst, a near sell-out with word of mouth. I went with the polish and some beans. Hard to tell about a place from sausage only as it's hard to screw up, but I like the place as a BBQ joint and I like the guys running the place. Menu items are sandwiches and are $4.00. They said normally they will have brisket and pulled pork along with the sausage and brats. They want to keep the price points inviting to help attract the students but also to meet the expectation that the site has been a sandwich shop for the last 20 or so years. Well worth going again, it's going to be fun to see this place grow. I can't wait to try the pork or beef. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on January 25, 2011, 06:16:28 pm Mmmmm....bar b que!!
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: GG on April 01, 2011, 04:58:39 pm I went by there today at 11:30, people were lined up out the door to place orders and only 3 stools were open to sit at.
I probably should have stayed and got a to go, but patience is not my strong suit. They need a bigger place already. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on April 04, 2011, 06:26:58 pm Drift alert!
Gaspar, I can't believe you are using a signature quote about the RWRE!! Amazing!! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on January 05, 2012, 01:59:15 pm I dropped in today and enjoyed the chile verde "Fiesta Bowl" lunch special. Those boys even know what to do with fresh Hatch chile. I also saw ARGUS and mobboss as I was finishing up.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: joiei on January 09, 2012, 01:49:38 pm I was in Saturday and without a doubt the best ribs in the city. The baby backs were nice and crunchy and smokey on the outside and moist and tender on the inside without falling off the bone. I would score them perfect "9"s across the scorecard any day of the week.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: rdj on August 20, 2013, 09:42:14 am Rumors they are moving to 18th & Boston.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on August 20, 2013, 09:43:36 am Rumors they are moving to 18th & Boston. Any idea which building is rumored? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: AngieB on August 20, 2013, 11:26:36 am Any idea which building is rumored? I've noticed some activity inside the old SRO. (I don't know what to call it other than SRO because that was the best place ever!) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on August 20, 2013, 11:38:14 am I've noticed some activity inside the old SRO. (I don't know what to call it other than SRO because that was the best place ever!) It'll always be SRO. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: carltonplace on August 20, 2013, 11:51:33 am My guess would be the Treehouse location.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: DTowner on August 20, 2013, 12:17:17 pm It'll always be SRO. Indeed, memories of the Room of Doom will live on. Is the Treehouse still open? Was it ever? I don't think I've met anyone who ever tried it and it always looked emty when I walked by. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on August 20, 2013, 12:59:57 pm Rumors they are moving to 18th & Boston. Excellent location for a BBQ joint. Especially a good one! ;) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: sgrizzle on August 20, 2013, 01:32:23 pm Excellent location for a BBQ joint. Especially a good one! ;) How does that apply to this discussion? I'm amazed at how people will wait in line to fight over an insufficient amount of unremarkable food in a building the size of a bathroom. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: cannon_fodder on August 20, 2013, 01:42:10 pm Wow Scott, wow.
First, insufficient amount of food? Their portions are just fine. You get value for what you pay. Also, they cook as much food as they can given their equipment and space. Of you never run out of BBQ, you aren't serving fresh BBQ. Second - unremarkable food? Best BBQ in town. Among the best BBQ I've had anywhere. I've had many people from many places agree. Third - while your south Tulsa homes may have HUGE bathrooms... that restaurant is nearly the size of my house. :p Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on August 20, 2013, 01:47:33 pm Third - while your south Tulsa homes may have HUGE bathrooms... They really are quite enormous. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Cats Cats Cats on August 20, 2013, 01:49:03 pm They really are quite enormous. South Tulsa smile Comfortably Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on August 20, 2013, 01:50:04 pm South Tulsa smile Comfortably Reclining smilers Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: saintnicster on August 20, 2013, 02:44:28 pm Wow Scott, wow. First, insufficient amount of food? Their portions are just fine. You get value for what you pay. Also, they cook as much food as they can given their equipment and space. Of you never run out of BBQ, you aren't serving fresh BBQ. I'm guessing he means the overall quantity produced, but that indicates that he hasn't been there in several years, or hasn't been paying attention. They've been steadily increasing the amount of food that they produce, but they can still run out of some stuff. I'm sure, however, that they're serving more and more people with the increased capacity. It also happens that more people are showing up even earlier (a lot closer to 10:45 and 11), so if you're strolling in at Noon, then yes, you're more likely to have trouble getting something that is super popular. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Cats Cats Cats on August 20, 2013, 03:11:32 pm I'm guessing he means the overall quantity produced, but that indicates that he hasn't been there in several years, or hasn't been paying attention. They've been steadily increasing the amount of food that they produce, but they can still run out of some stuff. I'm sure, however, that they're serving more and more people with the increased capacity. It also happens that more people are showing up even earlier (a lot closer to 10:45 and 11), so if you're strolling in at Noon, then yes, you're more likely to have trouble getting something that is super popular. Holy crap they have been doing that for years? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: saintnicster on August 20, 2013, 03:16:32 pm Holy crap they have been doing that for years? Year and a half, maybe. For some reason, I've had it in my head that they've been open since 2009 or 10.Title: Re: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on August 21, 2013, 05:15:10 am Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and BBQ is certainly one of those very subjective experiences that folks are passionate about.
Some will certainly seek quantity over quality, while others consider a atmosphere and price-point as an indicator of a good BBQ experience. In my opinion Adam offers a consistent high quality BBQ experience (very hard to offer both consistency & comp. quality). Now that he has perfected the important part, it looks like he is ready to work on the secondary elements. It seems he has his priorities in line. He has become a destination in Tulsa for BBQ, because has a well documented process for creating a near perfect product every day. Being hip and trendy is secondary, and at times a handicap. Watch him, because he's doing it right. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: hello on August 21, 2013, 06:36:31 am Treehouse is closed. BurnCo is moving in there last I heard.
Title: Re: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on August 21, 2013, 07:30:16 am Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and BBQ is certainly one of those very subjective experiences that folks are passionate about. Some will certainly seek quantity over quality, while others consider a atmosphere and price-point as an indicator of a good BBQ experience. In my opinion Adam offers a consistent high quality BBQ experience (very hard to offer both consistency & comp. quality). Now that he has perfected the important part, it looks like he is ready to work on the secondary elements. It seems he has his priorities in line. He has become a destination in Tulsa for BBQ, because has a well documented process for creating a near perfect product every day. Being hip and trendy is secondary, and at times a handicap. Watch him, because he's doing it right. My rule of thumb used to be the dumpier the shack the BBQ was served in, generally the better it was. Tut's in Muskogee, and Ethel's in Prattville are two that come to mind. Both are long since closed. Slick's in Muskogee was a hole in the wall but not really what I would have considered dumpy. Wilson's on Apache was great when J.B. was still alive. That said, the spot BurnCo is in has been a great incubator for their business as it was for Ella's. I just hope they don't bite off more than they can "Que" with a move to a larger location. I have no doubt they will get plenty of business at a larger location. Will they be able to maintain the quality while scaling up the operation? Unfortunately Ella's did not survive their move to larger digs, but they also moved into a space which seems completely cursed. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: AngieB on August 21, 2013, 08:36:46 am Treehouse is closed. BurnCo is moving in there last I heard. Makes sense. That location has been a BBQ joint before. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Cats Cats Cats on August 21, 2013, 09:10:10 am Speaking about biting off more than you can "cue". Albert G's has their front door up. It kind of reminds me of an asian restaurant. But it looks nice. I'm pretty sure it will be done by 2015. I think they have a rule only one person can be working at a time.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Weatherdemon on August 21, 2013, 09:23:22 am Speaking about biting off more than you can "cue". Albert G's has their front door up. It kind of reminds me of an asian restaurant. But it looks nice. I'm pretty sure it will be done by 2015. I think they have a rule only one person can be working at a time. Yea, I actually noticed some walls up inside the door today when I drove into work. Funny on the work. They seem to start no later than 6:30am but either they had a ton of work to do or they really just have a few people working at time. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on August 21, 2013, 09:27:08 am Makes sense. That location has been a BBQ joint before. Steamroller Blues. . .Voted Tulsa People's best BBQ for 4 years in a row! Mmmmmm! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on August 21, 2013, 09:50:43 am Steamroller Blues. . .Voted Tulsa People's best BBQ for 4 years in a row! Mmmmmm! And Tom was another one who bit off more than he could 'que at the time. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Hoss on August 21, 2013, 10:02:35 am And Tom was another one who bit off more than he could 'que at the time. First time I was ever introduced to Blueberry BBQ Sauce. I thought 'yuck' at first. I changed my tune pretty quickly. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: godboko71 on August 21, 2013, 03:56:13 pm This potential move would means I will be eating there more often :)
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 21, 2013, 06:57:37 pm Wow Scott, wow. Second - unremarkable food? Best BBQ in town. Among the best BBQ I've had anywhere. I've had many people from many places agree. Really? You like them better than Albert G's? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: pfox on August 21, 2013, 09:34:39 pm Yep. Burnco. Best in Oklahoma, hands down.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: joiei on August 21, 2013, 10:22:50 pm Really? You like them better than Albert G's? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on August 22, 2013, 06:08:21 am Absolutely. Best restaurant bbq in these parts and Buffalo BBQ in Sperry runs a very close second. Plus Adam's specials rock. Have you tried his burnt ends and don't get me started on the Mac and cheese yum. Have you tried some of his specialty fattys or fatty sammiches? We hung out with him at Bixby this year (until about 1am I think). Every 10 minutes he had another fatty creation coming off of one of the grills. Some had Feta, some apples, some were blends of different german sausages. He had a few that were rolled and spiced with all kinds of peppers, onion and other smoked meats, and yes there was rum I believe? (http://a3.urbancdn.com/w/s/2n/lGqSbHp5PRbMCE-640m.jpg)(http://indietulsa.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/fatty2.jpg?w=497) He frequently has a new fatty creation for lunch. You can also go to Burn Co. and get a nice sandwich for under $6 because you are not paying for the decor, or waitstaff. Now that he has established his prowess as a pit-master he can raise his prices to match the product. I won't mind if my sammich costs me $8 now. Heck, I'd pay $10!. . .and with a frosty Marshall's I'd pay $15. Has everyone seen this? [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZihHXL6T1Fs[/youtube] Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Weatherdemon on August 22, 2013, 06:39:18 am Steamroller Blues. . .Voted Tulsa People's best BBQ for 4 years in a row! Mmmmmm! Ahhh... Met my wife when she was a waitress there. Loved the chicken nacho's too ;o) Had a lot of good eats and drinks in that place! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on August 22, 2013, 07:04:36 am Ahhh... Met my wife when she was a waitress there. Loved the chicken nacho's too ;o) Had a lot of good eats and drinks in that place! Poke Chop's smoked chicken nachos. Drizzle of Smokin' Blues (called T-Town Saucy Blues at that time) on top. Did the same with the smoked chicken enchiladas. They had a great process and really fell into the grove. Pumped out consistent food every time. Remember Andy the bartender? Great guy, worked there for years and then moved to Sutures before that place became a dump. All of Tom's waitstaff and kitchen staff felt like they were a part of the success and the fun of Steamroller. There wasn't too much turnover that I'm aware of, and that was definitely a contributing factor to the success of the thing. Even today, many of the folks that worked there, remember the experience as a highlight of their 20s. I think Tom brings that same spirit he created when he managed Eskimo Joe's to his creations. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on August 22, 2013, 07:28:56 am Poke Chop's smoked chicken nachos. Drizzle of Smokin' Blues (called T-Town Saucy Blues at that time) on top. Did the same with the smoked chicken enchiladas. They had a great process and really fell into the grove. Pumped out consistent food every time. Remember Andy the bartender? Great guy, worked there for years and then moved to Sutures before that place became a dump. All of Tom's waitstaff and kitchen staff felt like they were a part of the success and the fun of Steamroller. There wasn't too much turnover that I'm aware of, and that was definitely a contributing factor to the success of the thing. Even today, many of the folks that worked there, remember the experience as a highlight of their 20s. I think Tom brings that same spirit he created when he managed Eskimo Joe's to his creations. Low turn-over and high employee satisfaction are the hallmark of any enterprise Tom has owned or managed. The reason I spent so much time at the original Blue Rose was mainly because you could expect to see him and Kelli there with their hands on the operation daily. It was clean, service was great and efficient, and they served really good bar grub. As he opened Steamroller and the second Steamroller out south, Blue Rose started to get neglected and gradually got dumpy. Between his brother being very sick at the time and opening the second Steamroller location which over-extended him financially and time-wise, that led to the downfall. He's back to doing what he does best: running one place and doing it very well. As far as BurnCo, I'm thinking Adam should have his Hatch chile potato salad right now. Anyone know? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Cats Cats Cats on August 22, 2013, 08:26:50 am I think they should take downtown Albert G's spot it would make a great addition to downtown.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 22, 2013, 08:45:02 am I guess the two times I have been there, he was just having an "off" day....will have to try it again. The beans were good, but the rest was unremarkable. Third time's a charm!
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: restored2x on August 23, 2013, 08:50:42 am I've lived a lot of places, and visited many more. Have eaten BBQ in most of those places. NOBODY'S BBQ has matched Burn Co. I can't understand why some would choose Rib Crib or Billy Sim's over this. It's not just great BBQ - it is a great experience. Plus, the guy cooks exclusively on Hasty Bake ovens - made about a mile away in Tulsa. Burn Co, it's a Tulsa thing!
Now if we could only get a Puerto Rican restaurant in Tulsa... Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on August 23, 2013, 11:08:47 am Now if we could only get a Puerto Rican restaurant in Tulsa... Indeed. I have some great plantain recipes ;) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: joiei on August 23, 2013, 09:38:10 pm I would go. We lived in San Juan when I was in the 5th and 6th grades.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: saintnicster on September 10, 2013, 11:48:44 am It's official.
BurnCo. BBQ is moving to 18th Street and Boston Avenue http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/BurnCo_BBQ_is_moving_to_18th_Street_and_Boston_Avenue/22169 Quote BurnCo. BBQ, a popular barbecue lunch spot near the University of Tulsa, is moving to a larger space at 18th Street and Boston Avenue. The new space, located at 1738 S. Boston Ave., most recently held Treehouse BBQ and has been home for a number of different restaurants and clubs over the years. “We’re going to knock out that back wall so the kitchen will be open to the dining room,” said Myers, co-owner of BurnCo. with his cousin, Robby Corcoran. “When people walk in they will see people cooking on a whole row of Hasty-Bake grills. “We are going to have eight Hasty-Bakes under one vent hood and three under another. Eventually, we might wind up with 11 or 12.” Myers said the new spot will be lunch only, but he will be able to offer more variety than he has at his current location. “We can do steaks, chops, seafood, chicken breasts, asparagus, stuffed mushrooms, just a lot of things,” he said. “We probably will stay open to 3 or 4 for late lunches.” Myers said a full bar is planned for the new location, but it might start off with low-point beer. “We’ll have to see how that goes with the licenses and all,” he said. Myers and Corcoran opened their current spot at 3208 E. 11th St. in early 2011. Myers said it will continue to operate there until the new location is ready. “We probably will close the old place on a Friday and open at the new one on Monday,” said Myers, who spent 12 years with Hasty-Bake before going into the restaurant business. “We’re hoping for mid to late October.” Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Hoss on September 10, 2013, 12:33:51 pm It's official. BurnCo. BBQ is moving to 18th Street and Boston Avenue http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/BurnCo_BBQ_is_moving_to_18th_Street_and_Boston_Avenue/22169 the parking is not the greatest out there now if you get there late. At the new place it may be worse, but I typically parked behind Steamroller Blues when I went there with little problem. I haven't been in that area in some time so don't know how the parking situation will be. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on September 10, 2013, 01:24:49 pm I haven't been in that area in some time so don't know how the parking situation will be. Same as it's been for 30 years, I'd imagine. I don't see anything changing in the parking areas or any knock-downs for parking around there soon. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Breadburner on September 10, 2013, 01:57:50 pm Bad move.....!!
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Hoss on September 10, 2013, 02:03:04 pm Bad move.....!! Why? Anything that expands the offerings and offers more space is a win in my book. I liked him on 11th; I'll like him over in SoBo. He has a built in following and I know many who will make the trip. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on September 10, 2013, 02:32:43 pm Why? Anything that expands the offerings and offers more space is a win in my book. I liked him on 11th; I'll like him over in SoBo. He has a built in following and I know many who will make the trip. it's more convenient for me location and time-wise. It will ensure I don't have to be on their doorstep before 11 to avoid the line. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Breadburner on September 10, 2013, 04:09:28 pm That location is cursed.....
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Hoss on September 10, 2013, 04:13:46 pm That location is cursed..... It's cursed because the people that owned it before tried to make it as startups. BurnCo is far from it. He has a proven business model. Let's hope it translates well to a location away from TU. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on September 10, 2013, 09:22:06 pm Actually, Hoffbrau did well for a long time there and I think Steamroller would still be there had Tom not been distracted with opening a second location out south as well as being pre-occupied with his brother's struggle with cancer and other personal issues at the time.
Other people who occupied the space have had a business sense and moral code similar to Steve Kitchell. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on September 11, 2013, 06:56:29 am There were several offerings there that did poorly because they did no "outreach" or marketing, and did not offer anything unique.
Steamroller and Hoffbrau both marketed heavily to be a destination. The "if you build it, they will come" strategy seldom works. Adam will do well because he is a good PR and Marketing guy. Add freekin fantastic food to that and it will be hard for him to fail. With the added space and service offering, he will become THE BBQ destination for people to hit before a show or event downtown. Perhaps Hasty will build him something very big and very custom for his new spot, and in the process create a new commercial product to capitalize on ;). Just a thought. This is good for BBQ in Tulsa, because it forces all of the other offerings downtown to compete, and competition encourages excellence! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on September 13, 2013, 07:04:18 am Dangers of the "fatty."
Adam had one explode in the smoker this morning. (https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1185466_521046654636134_600681280_n.jpg) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on September 13, 2013, 07:35:06 am Dangers of the "fatty." Adam had one explode in the smoker this morning. (https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1185466_521046654636134_600681280_n.jpg) HTH does one of those explode on the smoker? Looks like a very tasty wreck though! Reminds me, MC made bacon-wrapped, spinach, pepper, and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts last night. Outstanding! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on September 13, 2013, 07:50:24 am HTH does one of those explode on the smoker? Looks like a very tasty wreck though! Reminds me, MC made bacon-wrapped, spinach, pepper, and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts last night. Outstanding! Adam needs to call it a "ripper" and throw it back on the smoker. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Red Arrow on September 13, 2013, 02:09:29 pm Reminds me, MC made bacon-wrapped, spinach, pepper, and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts last night. Outstanding! Which cholesterol medicine do you take? I should buy stock in the company. ;D Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on September 13, 2013, 02:59:50 pm Which cholesterol medicine do you take? I should buy stock in the company. ;D Fortunately, we don't eat like that every night. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on September 14, 2013, 01:58:03 pm If he's gonna call it a ripper, he's gonna have to deep fry it!!
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: saintnicster on January 28, 2014, 01:28:30 pm New BurnCo opened today. Lots of people there, as it was posted to their facebook.
Food was awesome, just like before. Plenty of seating for lots of people. They now have a "BurnCo Meat Company" section where you can buy ribs, steaks, ground meat, and sausage/brats. The downside? Since there were so many people wanting to try it, we got there at roughly 11am, and didn't order food until about 12:20p. More process kinks to work out, but I'm super excited about the new place :D Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: cannon_fodder on January 29, 2014, 08:35:16 am I did not get there until after 12. The line was out the door, but not all tables were full. Wait looked to be :30-45 so I had to go elsewhere
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: saintnicster on January 29, 2014, 09:27:13 am I did not get there until after 12. The line was out the door, but not all tables were full. Wait looked to be :30-45 so I had to go elsewhere Heh, took us about 30-45 minutes just to get inside the door ;) There's a lot of waiting space inside the store, probably 3 times the distance of the door to the street. The ordering counter is in the very back, right by the kitchen. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: DolfanBob on January 29, 2014, 12:14:59 pm Heh, took us about 30-45 minutes just to get inside the door ;) There's a lot of waiting space inside the store, probably 3 times the distance of the door to the street. The ordering counter is in the very back, right by the kitchen. Sounds like Teds Escondido and Oklahoma Joes when they opened up. Give it a few Months. It's just food. ::) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on January 29, 2014, 12:27:59 pm Sounds like Teds Escondido and Oklahoma Joes when they opened up. Give it a few Months. It's just food. ::) Waited 1 hour at Ted's a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday night with the family. As for Joe's, his business has declined significantly. I think people have figured out that he has nothing to do with the Oklahoma Joe's in Kansas city. Completely different food by leaps and bounds. He has cobbled together some good recipes, but nothing earth-shattering , except his beans. He must have gotten that recipe from some pros! I think he still has enough business to survive, but that location next to Bass Pro is high dollar, and a few bad months would be enough to put a hurtin on. BTW, here is a great bean recipe that a local team won 1st place in the Royal with back when they were the competition team for Oklahoma Joe's Smokers. ROYAL BEANS (http://www.smokinfoods.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109:royal-beans&catid=44:beans&Itemid=70) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: swake on January 29, 2014, 12:47:28 pm Waited 1 hour at Ted's a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday night with the family. As for Joe's, his business has declined significantly. I think people have figured out that he has nothing to do with the Oklahoma Joe's in Kansas city. Completely different food by leaps and bounds. He has cobbled together some good recipes, but nothing earth-shattering , except his beans. He must have gotten that recipe from some pros! I think he still has enough business to survive, but that location next to Bass Pro is high dollar, and a few bad months would be enough to put a hurtin on. BTW, here is a great bean recipe that a local team won 1st place in the Royal with back when they were the competition team for Oklahoma Joe's Smokers. ROYAL BEANS (http://www.smokinfoods.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109:royal-beans&catid=44:beans&Itemid=70) You waited for Ted's for an hour? Why? Taco Buenos is better than Ted's, and no waiting. Not that I like taco Buenos so much, but it's still better than Ted's. My stomach turns just thinking about Ted's "queso". Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on January 29, 2014, 12:50:55 pm Taco Buenos is better than Ted's, and no waiting. Not that I like taco Buenos so much, but it's still better than Ted's. My stomach turns just thinking about Ted's "queso". Some people have no idea. I was made to pick up a to-go at Olive Garden in BA some weeks ago on a Saturday night. The lobby and the outdoor area were packed and there was an hour wait...for freaking Olive Garden. The BA folk were truly steppin' out. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: dbacksfan 2.0 on January 29, 2014, 12:55:06 pm Some people have no idea. I was made to pick up a to-go at Olive Garden in BA some weeks ago on a Saturday night. The lobby and the outdoor area were packed and there was an hour wait...for freaking Olive Garden. The BA folk were truly steppin' out. Never set foot in an Olive Garden, no desire to. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on January 29, 2014, 01:08:07 pm You waited for Ted's for an hour? Why? Taco Buenos is better than Ted's, and no waiting. Not that I like taco Buenos so much, but it's still better than Ted's. My stomach turns just thinking about Ted's "queso". I have 2 kids and a wife that love Ted's. Otherwise I'm with you! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: swake on January 29, 2014, 01:34:34 pm Some people have no idea. I was made to pick up a to-go at Olive Garden in BA some weeks ago on a Saturday night. The lobby and the outdoor area were packed and there was an hour wait...for freaking Olive Garden. The BA folk were truly steppin' out. I just plain hate Olive Garden too. And Zio's. Where do these places find customers? Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: DolfanBob on January 29, 2014, 01:35:30 pm I have 2 kids and a wife that love Ted's. Otherwise I'm with you! We tried for two months when they opened. And when we finally did get in. They sat us next to the kitchen entrance and is was nothing but traffic and noise. The food was just "Meh" I've never went back. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: swake on January 29, 2014, 01:35:41 pm I have 2 kids and a wife that love Ted's. Otherwise I'm with you! My wife is the only reason I have been there twice. Three times isn't happening. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Townsend on January 29, 2014, 01:44:53 pm I just plain hate Olive Garden too. And Zio's. Where do these places find customers? My parents-in-law, God bless 'em. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: DTowner on January 29, 2014, 03:19:48 pm Some people have no idea. I was made to pick up a to-go at Olive Garden in BA some weeks ago on a Saturday night. The lobby and the outdoor area were packed and there was an hour wait...for freaking Olive Garden. The BA folk were truly steppin' out. Must be because they train their chef's in Tuscany. ;) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on January 29, 2014, 03:22:39 pm There is one thing I like about Olive Garden, the salad and bread sticks. Pretty refreshing after a long ride in the summer heat.
But that’s it. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Nik on January 29, 2014, 03:38:51 pm Anybody go today? I heard they had register issues yesterday which contributed to the lines. I'm heading there tomorrow and I'm just hoping for a <30 min wait that's all inside. I was also hoping they'd add an additional register to quicken the line a bit. Since they have more tables, I'd rather sit and wait longer for the food after ordering than wait in line.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on January 29, 2014, 03:57:00 pm I think I will wait for the newness to die down before venturing over.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: swake on January 29, 2014, 04:32:10 pm Are there still just two of them carving the meat? That's always been part of the delay.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Nik on January 30, 2014, 09:58:32 am Are there still just two of them carving the meat? That's always been part of the delay. Really? I always figured it was just the single cashier. It seems like you wait in line for 30 to 45 minutes to place your order but then you have your food within five minutes of ordering. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: TheAnsonia on February 04, 2014, 10:50:13 am We tried going by on Saturday for lunch (nearly 1pm) and found that they were sold out of "everything." Very disappointing that this issue is still happening even with the increased capacity of the new building. The reason stated was that the Super Bowl was the next day, and they had a lot of orders.
.....I'll try again in a few months. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Nik on February 10, 2014, 08:01:40 am Had a coworker go on Friday (2/7) at about 1:30 and had a bad experience. Now, this coworker and I have been to BurnCo together over a dozen times, and this was his first real negative experience. He got there, knowing they might be out of some options. He saw Adam cutting sausage so he ordered sausage but was told Adam didn't want to serve any more BBQ. His only options where steak or burger. He wasn't wanting to spend too much money (steak & potatoes are $20) so he ordered a burger and a drink and it came to $13 and he doesn't know if he was charged for the drink or not. That was $13 for a burger and maybe a drink, no sides. After that, it took 30 minutes for his order to be ready. He said the burger was good, but kinda small. He was just especially frustrated (as were others in line with him, he said) that they didn't "want" to serve any more BBQ including the stuff they were visibly cutting up behind the counter.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on February 10, 2014, 09:52:08 am Had a coworker go on Friday (2/7) at about 1:30 and had a bad experience. Now, this coworker and I have been to BurnCo together over a dozen times, and this was his first real negative experience. He got there, knowing they might be out of some options. He saw Adam cutting sausage so he ordered sausage but was told Adam didn't want to serve any more BBQ. His only options where steak or burger. He wasn't wanting to spend too much money (steak & potatoes are $20) so he ordered a burger and a drink and it came to $13 and he doesn't know if he was charged for the drink or not. That was $13 for a burger and maybe a drink, no sides. After that, it took 30 minutes for his order to be ready. He said the burger was good, but kinda small. He was just especially frustrated (as were others in line with him, he said) that they didn't "want" to serve any more BBQ including the stuff they were visibly cutting up behind the counter. That's actually good! When the pit-master starts making cuts, that's when he/she gains an understanding of the quality of the product. If I cut into a brisket, butt, sausage, or rack, and I see that it is dry, overcooked, undercooked, or otherwise not acceptable, it goes into the trash or is repurposed for beans or chili. If you are willing to serve poor product for profit alone, you deserve to go out of business. Adam was well trained. It would pain him to serve a less than perfect product. Since you can see the prep area, it may be a good idea for him to post a sign that explains that. (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/12436808295_815ff8654a.jpg) Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Cats Cats Cats on February 10, 2014, 10:05:44 am Then why was he even open?
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on February 10, 2014, 10:09:37 am Then why was he even open? Typically he has a sign out every day when he is "out of BBQ." People still stop in for other items. Probably happened at the tail end of the lunch rush before he had time to change the sign. Not every business can run with the efficiency of a McDonalds. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on March 26, 2014, 02:01:57 pm I treated MC to the Burnco experience finally this morning. We got there just after 10:45 and the line was to the end of the bar at that point. It didn’t take long for it to reach the door and out to the curb. With two cashiers, it looks like 15-20 minutes from the door to the order counter.
We shared a Happy Plate and there’s still enough left for a meal for each of us. A sample of brisket, ribs, pulled pork, their sausages (all made in house), a slab of The Fatty, bologna (not a bologna guy at all and I like theirs), chicken legs, and a couple of sides. MC agreed, it’s the best BBQ in Tulsa, if not the best either of us has had. I can’t think of a place in KC or Memphis that I liked better. Their raw to-go meat selection looks pretty good as well. Looks like you can even get a pork/venison sausage. Quite an interesting set up with all the Hasty Bakes lined up in the kitchen. I noticed as I was driving off that they had more located in a trailer outside. I wish them much luck and prosperity in the new spot. Now I need to try Franklin’s in Austin to see if it is worth all the hype and how it compares to Burnco. That’s one of the few other BBQ joints I’ve heard of people lining up around the block for. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: SXSW on March 27, 2014, 12:58:30 pm I love BBQ bologna and it seems like you only find it in Oklahoma. Otherwise I'd say our BBQ is a mix between KC and Texas styles.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on March 28, 2014, 08:10:15 am I love BBQ bologna and it seems like you only find it in Oklahoma. Otherwise I'd say our BBQ is a mix between KC and Texas styles. Easy to make. Here's a little BBQ secret. . . bologna is like a sponge once it starts to smoke. If you have a two rack smoker, put the bologna on the bottom rack and do your ribs/briskets/pork butts/chicken above it, and let all of the juices just drip down on it. It changes the typical BBQ bologna into something magical! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: joiei on March 28, 2014, 08:46:57 am Easy to make. Here's a little BBQ secret. . . I will definitely try this next time. Probably this weekend.bologna is like a sponge once it starts to smoke. If you have a two rack smoker, put the bologna on the bottom rack and do your ribs/briskets/pork butts/chicken above it, and let all of the juices just drip down on it. It changes the typical BBQ bologna into something magical! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: sgrizzle on March 28, 2014, 09:13:12 am I will definitely try this next time. Probably this weekend. For the full bunco experience, wait two hours after it's done while other people eat it, then settle for a hamburger. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Red Arrow on August 02, 2014, 10:29:24 am No need to start a new topic.
I went to a party yesterday which was catered by Burn Co. Really good stuff. Ribs, Chicken drumsticks, Brisket, Several sausages, Coleslaw, and the Grilled potato salad. I didn't have to wait in line and "they" didn't run out of BBQ. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on August 02, 2014, 12:34:37 pm Only thing better than Burnco is free Burnco. Nice going, Red!
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: guido911 on August 03, 2014, 12:04:15 am Easy to make. Here's a little BBQ secret. . . bologna is like a sponge once it starts to smoke. If you have a two rack smoker, put the bologna on the bottom rack and do your ribs/briskets/pork butts/chicken above it, and let all of the juices just drip down on it. It changes the typical BBQ bologna into something magical! Sounds like what you are doing turns bologna "magically" into something else other than bologna. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 03, 2014, 06:19:08 am Sounds like what you are doing turns bologna "magically" into something else other than bologna. Bologna IS pig-snout magic!!! Go back and watch Forrest Gump where Bubba is telling all the ways to cook shrimp - insert bologna in every one of those! And add fried in a cast iron skillet!! And bologna salad sandwich - make like tuna salad, but add ground bologna! Yum! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 03, 2014, 06:19:36 am No need to start a new topic. I went to a party yesterday which was catered by Burn Co. Really good stuff. Ribs, Chicken drumsticks, Brisket, Several sausages, Coleslaw, and the Grilled potato salad. I didn't have to wait in line and "they" didn't run out of BBQ. Score!!!! Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: tulsa_fan on September 10, 2014, 09:20:53 am My husband has never been, what is the time to go during the work day to not have to wait hours? Is it still that crazy busy all the time? We were going to try and go today
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on September 10, 2014, 09:34:44 am My husband has never been, what is the time to go during the work day to not have to wait hours? Is it still that crazy busy all the time? We were going to try and go today Then go now and get in line. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: tulsa_fan on September 10, 2014, 09:37:47 am What about at 1:00 pm? 1:30? Does he still run out of BBQ?
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on September 10, 2014, 09:52:28 am What about at 1:00 pm? 1:30? Does he still run out of BBQ? Usually out of ribs and specials by then. Sometimes out of everything. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Conan71 on September 10, 2014, 10:39:56 am Curious how BurnCo compares to Franklin’s in Austin. That’s the only other BBQ place I know of the line is out the building and around the block. Anyone here ever eat at Franklin’s or Mueller’s in ATX?
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: RecycleMichael on September 10, 2014, 11:33:55 am I have been to Franklin's in Austin. It was damn good.
Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: Gaspar on September 10, 2014, 11:56:29 am Curious how BurnCo compares to Franklin’s in Austin. That’s the only other BBQ place I know of the line is out the building and around the block. Anyone here ever eat at Franklin’s or Mueller’s in ATX? I have eaten at Franklin (no s) recently. Very good brisket, but Burn Co. has better ribs. Franklin stuff is moist and has a good bark, but Burn Co. has really perfected the seasoning and char characteristics. I think that Burn Co. has a lot more bold flavor. As for brisket, Franklin has some of the best I've ever had. Long slow cook renders almost all of the fat and the meat is super juicy. Don't care for his sauce though. Franklin Ribs are about like OK Joe's. Tasty, but nothing to write home about. Title: Re: Burnco BBQ Post by: tulsa_fan on September 10, 2014, 01:28:06 pm We decided to wait until later this week when we can go super early. DH was in wreck yesterday and wasn't moving very quickly today! Stinks to get your hopes up for it and have to wait! Their ribs are the best I've ever had.
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