Smoke N Ash BBQ began as a small dream sparked by founders Patrick and Ella Hicks, who opened their first Texas location in the late 2010s with one mission: bring true Central Texas smokehouse flavor together with bold Ethiopian influences. What started as a humble BBQ trailer quickly drew crowds, and as word spread across social media and Google searches for Smoke N Ash BBQ menu, the restaurant grew into one of the most talked-about fusion BBQ spots in the country.
Gradually, their menu evolved from simple brisket and ribs to a full lineup of smoked meats, Ethiopian-spiced platters, sandwiches, and family-style feasts.
Fans especially love exploring the popular items alongside the little-known secret menu — a collection of off-menu combinations and early-day specials most visitors never hear about.
Still, even with all the excitement, the original signature Brisket Plate remains a beloved staple. And for those willing to look a little deeper, the hidden gems on the secret menu make Smoke N Ash BBQ even more unforgettable.
Smoke N Ash BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
BBQ SANDWICHES
Item
Note
Price
Sliced Brisket
$12.99
Chopped Brisket
$10.99
Pulled Pork
$9.99
Pulled Chicken
$9.99
Sausage
$9.99
Rib Sandwich
$12.99
BBQ BY THE HALF POUND
Item
Note
Price
Prime Brisket ½ lb
$16.99
Pork Ribs ½ lb
$13.99
Rib Tips ½ lb
$10.99
Pork Sausage /link
$12.99
Lamb Sausage /link
$15.99
Pulled Pork per ½ lb
$11.50
Pulled Lamb ½ lb
$18.99
Chicken 2 pieces
$8.99
BBQ COMBO PLATES
Item
Note
Price
2 BBQ Meat Platter
Served with 2 sides and Texas Toast. +$1 upgrade to 2nd or 3rd choice of Brisket, berbere mac or Beefy Greens. Awaze Upgrade +$2 per meat.
$18.99
3 BBQ Meat Platter
$21.99
TEX-ETHIOPIAN PLATTER FOR 2 – $44.99
Item
Note
Price
Tex-Ethiopian Platter for 2
Smoked Doro Wat (Chicken Stew), Rib Tip Ribs, Awaze Brisket, Awaze Pork Ribs, and 2 sides, served with Texas toast and choice of injera or rice pilaf. (Substitute LAMB instead of PORK for +$6)
$44.99
TEX-ETHIOPIAN JUMBO PLATTER FOR 4 – $67.99
Item
Note
Price
Tex-Ethiopian Jumbo Platter for 4
Smoked Doro Wat (Chicken Stew), Rib Tip Ribs, Awaze Brisket, Awaze Pork Ribs, and a choice of four sides, served with Texas toast and a choice of injera or rice pilaf. (Substitute lamb instead of pork for +$8.)
$67.99
TEX-ETHIOPIAN AWAZE BBQ PLATE
Item
Note
Price
Awaze Brisket
Smoked Texas BBQ seared with our Ethiopian awaze spice glaze. Served with choice of 1 side, and Texas toast, choice of injera or rice pilaf. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$19.99
Awaze Pork Ribs
$17.99
Awaze Pork Sausage
$14.99
Awaze Pulled Pork
$14.99
Awaze Pulled Lamb
$20.99
Awaze Chicken 2 pc
$12.99
BBQ SALAD – $14.99
Item
Note
Price
BBQ Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, egg, and shredded cheese salad with a choice of meat.
$14.99
ETHIOPIAN SALATA – $8.99 (VEGAN)
Item
Note
Price
Ethiopian Salata
Romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeños with seasoned olive oil, lime-based dressing served with injera bread or rice pilaf.
$8.99
BIG ASH LOADED BBQ POTATO – $13.99
Item
Note
Price
Big Ash Loaded BBQ Potato
Large baked potato with a choice of meat, BBQ sauce, cheese, butter, sour cream, and chives. Upgrade meat to lamb +$3.00
$13.99
LOADED BBQ FRIES – $12.99
Item
Note
Price
Loaded BBQ Fries
Fries topped with meat, sauce, sour cream, and chives. Upgrade meat to lamb +$3.00
$12.99
LOADED MAC – $12.99
Item
Note
Price
Loaded Mac
Mac ‘n cheese topped with choice of BBQ, sauce, sour cream, chives, and jalapeños. Upgrade meat to lamb +$3.00
$12.99
LOADED INJERA NACHOS – $13.99
Item
Note
Price
Loaded Injera Nachos
Crispy injera pieces topped with choice of meat or stew, Shiro Wat, BBQ sauce, shredded cheese, ayib (crumbled cheese). Upgrade meat to lamb +$3.00
$13.99
RIB TIPS WITH FRIES – $12.99 (CHICAGO STYLE)
Item
Note
Price
Rib Tips with Fries
Rib tips and Fries topped with BBQ sauce.
$12.99
ETHIOPIAN VEGAN COMBO – $18.99
Item
Note
Price
Ethiopian Vegan Combo
Shiro Wat (pureed chickpea stew), Missir Wat (red lentil stew), Atet Kik Wat (split yellow pea stew), Key Sir Wat (beet and potato stew), Gomen (collard greens), and Tikil Gommen (cabbage and carrots), served with choice of injera or rice pilaf.
$18.99
FIRFIR MIGAS – $13.99
Item
Note
Price
Firfir Migas
Crispy injera pieces cooked with a choice of meat, onions, mixed peppers, scrambled eggs, cheese, ayib (crumbled cheese), and jalapeños.
$13.99
TIBS (ETHIOPIAN STIR-FRY) AND 1 SIDE
Item
Note
Price
Mushroom Tibs (Vegan)
Served with choice of 1 side and choice of injera or rice pilaf. Choose OriginalStyle or Awaze Style. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$14.99
Cauliflower Tibs (Vegan)
$14.99
Beef Sirloin Tibs
$16.99
Lamb Tibs
$19.99
Chicken Tibs
$14.99
MISSIR WAT PLATE – $13.99 (VEGAN)
Item
Note
Price
Missir Wat Plate
Slow-simmered lentil stew served with choice of 1 side and choice of injera or rice pilaf. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$13.99
SHIRO WAT PLATE – $12.99 (VEGAN)
Item
Note
Price
Shiro Wat Plate
Pureed chickpea stew served with a choice of 1 side and choice of injera or rice pilaf. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$12.99
BOZENA SHIRO WAT PLATE – $14.99
Item
Note
Price
Bozena Shiro Wat Plate
Pureed chickpea stew simmered with beef served with choice of 1 side and choice of injera or rice pilaf. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$14.99
DORO WAT (SPICY CHICKEN STEW) – $16.99
Item
Note
Price
Doro Wat
Chicken and onion stew with egg and Ayib (cottage cheese), served with choice of injera or rice pilaf.
$16.99
KEY SIGA WAT (SPICY BEEF STEW) – $15.99
Item
Note
Price
Key Siga Wat
Beef and onion stew served with choice of injera or rice pilaf.
$15.99
ALICHA YEBEG SIGA WAT (LAMB STEW) – $18.99
Item
Note
Price
Alicha Yebeg Siga Wat
Lamb and onion stew with ginger, garlic, turmeric, mitiri kibe, served with choice of injera or rice pilaf.
$18.99
MEAT STEW COMBO PLATE – $18.99
Item
Note
Price
Meat Stew Combo Plate
Key Siga Wat, Alicha Yebeg Siga Wat, and Beefy Collard Greens served with choice of injera or rice pilaf.
$18.99
ETHIOPIAN MEAT AND VEGGIE COMBO PLATTER (MAHBERAWI) – $23.99
Item
Note
Price
Ethiopian Meat and Veggie Combo Platter
Key Siga Wat, Alicha Yebeg Siga Wat, and choice of 3 sides, served with choice of injera or rice pilaf. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$23.99
SAMBUSAS – $3.50 EACH
Item
Note
Price
Sambusas
Smoked Brisket · Smoked Chicken · Lentil
$3.50
KID’S MEAL
Item
Note
Price
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with a choice of 1 side and kids drink. +$1 upgrade to berbere mac or Beefy Greens.
$7.99
Chopped Brisket Slider
$7.99
SHECKLA TIBS – $22
Item
Note
Price
Sheckla Tibs
Smoked brisket, top Sirloin beef, lamb or chicken pan-fried with onions, jalapeños, bell peppers and garlic, then served on a hot clay pan and charcoal. Includes one side and injera or rice
$22
DAILY SPECIALS
Item
Note
Price
Tuesday – Pulled Pork Sandwich and a side
$10.99
Wednesday – WINGS PLATE
Smoked wings, served with choice of Fries or rice pilaf. Choose between Original Style or Awaze Style
$11.99
Thursday – Chopped beef sandwich and a side
$11.99
Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Fried catfish with one side
$14.99
Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Fried Pork Short Ribs and a side
$11.99
SIDES
(Small – $4.9, Large – $7.99 unless noted)
Item
Note
Price
Potato Salad
$4.9 / $7.99
BBQ Beans
$4.9 / $7.99
Side Salad
$4.9 / $7.99
Spiced Rice Pilaf
$4.9 / $7.99
Fries
$4.9 / $7.99
Fried Okra
$4.9 / $7.99
Mac n’ Cheese
$4.9 / $7.99
Berbere Mac n’ Cheese
$5.99 / $9.99
Ater Kik Wat (Split Yellow Pea Stew)
$4.9 / $7.99
Key Sir Wat (Ethiopian Beet & Potato Stew)
$4.9 / $7.99
Tikil Gommen (Ethiopian-Style Cabbage & Carrots)
$4.9 / $7.99
Gommen (Ethiopian-Style Vegan Collard Greens)
$4.9 / $7.99
Beefy Collard Greens / Brisket Green Beans – SM
$5.99
Shiro Wat (Pureed Chickpea Stew) – LG
$8.99
Missir Wat (Red Lentil Stew) – LG
$8.99
DESSERTS — $5.99
Item
Note
Price
Berbere Spice Texas Sheet Cake
Texas-style chocolate sheet cake with spicy berbere fudge frosting and berbere-dusted pecans.
$5.99
Peach Cobbler
Southern peach cobbler seasoned with a blend of spices and powdered.
$5.99
Berbere Spice Sweet Potato Pie
Southern sweet potato with a touch of Ethiopian berbere seasoning.
$5.99
Banana Pudding
Classic creamy banana pudding.
$5.99
Lemon Cake
Bright and tangy lemon blend with a sweet finish, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
$5.99
Red Velvet Cake
Classic red cocoa cake crowned with sweet cream cheese frosting, offering just a hint of chocolate.
$5.99
Butter Cake
Moist and buttery vanilla cake finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
$5.99
Strawberry Cake
Fluffy strawberry-infused sponge topped with a sweet strawberry frosting.
$5.99
Italian Cream Cake
Southern-style layered cake with shredded coconut, toasted pecans, and tangy cream cheese frosting.
