4 Rivers Smokehouse

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The SoDo smokehouse on South Orange Avenue serves Signature Angus brisket that guests call A+, alongside burnt ends, the Messy Pig, and the Texas Destroyer. Portions run generous, with jalapeño cornbread, homestyle sides, and Crispy Cream Bread Pudding from the bakery case. The line moves fast past the trays, and the outdoor pavilion gives families room to spread out for a full feast.

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