White Rock Lake · Dallas
BBQ Near White Rock Lake
Oak-smoked brisket and house sausage, ten minutes north of the lake up Skillman.
9090 Skillman St Ste 174a, Dallas, TX 75243 (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pack a picnicThe closest barbecue to White Rock Lake is Strouderosa BBQ, about ten minutes north up Skillman at 9090 Skillman St Ste 174a. Oak-smoked brisket, house-made sausage and scratch sides, packed to go for a picnic by the water or served in the dining room. Order online, call ahead, or book catering for a gathering at the lake.
A short drive from the lake
From the north end of White Rock Lake it is a straight shot up Skillman to 9090 Skillman St Ste 174a, just south of 635 with parking out front. Ten minutes, give or take a red light, which is close enough that the brisket is still warm when you reach the trail. Directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab) start you at the pin.
Pack a picnic for the water
A chopped brisket sandwich or the loaded Spuderosa potato travels well, with jalapeno cream corn or deviled-egg potato salad riding along. Order online (opens in a new tab) and we will have it boxed and ready, so the only line you wait in is the one for a spot by the shore.
What to order
The brisket is the headliner, sliced or chopped, and the house-made sausage is smoked in house. Ribs, the Spuderosa and brisket nachos round out the board, with mac and cheese and jalapeno cream corn on the side. The full menu has it all, and if you are feeding a crowd by the lake, catering brings it hot and ready.
White Rock Lake BBQ questions
Where can I get BBQ near White Rock Lake?
Strouderosa BBQ, at 9090 Skillman St Ste 174a, about ten minutes north of White Rock Lake up Skillman. Oak-smoked brisket, house-made sausage and scratch sides, to eat in or pack up for the water.
How far is Strouderosa BBQ from White Rock Lake?
About ten minutes. From the north end of the lake it is a straight shot up Skillman to 9090 Skillman St, just south of 635, with parking out front. Close enough that the brisket is still warm when you reach the trail.
Can I get Strouderosa BBQ to go for a picnic at White Rock Lake?
Yes. Order online or call ahead and we pack brisket, ribs, sausage and sides to travel. Grab it on your way to the water and claim a table by the shore before the crowd does.
What barbecue travels well on the White Rock Lake trail?
A chopped brisket sandwich or the loaded Spuderosa potato hold up on the move, with jalapeno cream corn or deviled-egg potato salad on the side. Order online to skip the wait and keep the ride short.
Do you cater gatherings around White Rock Lake and East Dallas?
We do. Picnics, parties and company cookouts around White Rock Lake and East Dallas start on our catering page with a date and a headcount, and we deliver hot and ready.
When is Strouderosa open?
Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Lunch is the first thing off the pit, so order ahead on a sunny lake day.
More on the location page, or see the best BBQ in Lake Highlands.