5 Stars for their Brisket and in comparison to all other BBQ joints in Charlotte (keeping it in perspective)\n\nHaving traveled and lived in so many places across our great country, I've had the forture (or misfortune, depending on the experience) of trying a lot of different types of BBQ....from Texas, to St. Louis, to Georgia, Mississippi, Memphis, Kansas City, and now the Carolinas. All are delicious yet all have differences as well. \n\nI would say Midwood Smokehouse if BY FAR the BEST BBQ for quality in Charlotte. In my (humble) opinion, this to me isn't true Carolina BBQ.....when you try the Brisket, it reeks of TEXAS-style BBQ. BUT my friends, THAT is why is so darned good! That Brisket is some of the best I've had outside of Texas, and trust me, when it comes to Beef BBQ, Texas is KING! I'm pretty sure the owners will tell you that they tried to emulate a Texas style for flavor and texture. I've been here 4 times, and each time I always get at least one sampling of the Brisket, and each time it has been outrageously great! Perfect smoke, flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. I just cannot find that anywhere else here in Charlotte.\n\nIF you know of any place here in Charlotte that serves better BBQ Brisket, PLEASE let me know! The closest I've found is Saucemans on West Blvd. They're pretty darned good too, but not as good as Midwood Smokehouse.\n\nI've also tried their sausage, pork and chicken, and I thought all of them were pretty good. Not the best I've ever had, but pretty good. Certainly no where as good as the Brisket.\n\nI do love their jalapeno poppers too! Wrapped in BACON. Come on, how could you NOT like that?\n\nI haven't been here in a few months but wanted to provide my perspective on this restaurant given that I've seen some really negative postings here recently. I mean it's cool that we all have our own tastes and experiences. God knows I've ripped a few here lately myself. But overall, in comparision to what we have here in Charlotte, I still believe this place to be THE BEST in town.\n\nI wish we could do a Bobby Flay BBQ Throw Down here!