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Wilson's BBQ

1522 East Apache, Tulsa, OK - (918) 425-9912
"U Need No Teeth to Eat Our Beef" is one of Wilson's mottos and, sure enough, that hacked up beef is ridiculously tender. Moist, velvet-soft shreds are interspersed with crusty strips from the outside of the brisket; the flavor is quintessentially beefy, well-salted and fatty. Magnificent!
88% Approval Rating (9 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Smoked Potato
Beef Dinner
Sliced Brisket

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (6)
Roadfood.com Editor
"A recording of Chicago blues emanated into the parking lot at Wilson's on East Apache, a Tulsa street that sports a handful of interesting barbecue parlors. Inside the door, the blues were louder, but another rhythm was even more compelling: the whack-thud-whack of a ..."   [Read More]
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Matt Thar
January 26, 2007
"As a "self-proclaimed" expert regarding beef brisket, and after living in Dallas for five years prior to my move to Tulsa, I have to be honest: the brisket from Wilson's is superior! The new store at 11th and Harvard is clean, fresh, welcoming and fun! Let's deal ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1522 East Apache, Tulsa, OK
(918) 425-9912

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
This is a combination dinner of beef and hot links. It's a great pair, because the beef is so tender and the links have a real chew. At the edges are beans, cole slaw, and an individual buttermilk pie. Garnishes include raw onion and pickle.
"This is a combination dinner of beef and hot links. It's a great pair, because the beef is so tender and the links have a real chew. At the edges are beans, cole slaw, and an individual buttermilk pie. Garnishes include raw onion and pickle."
Michael Stern





Sandra Wilson, whose uncle was founder J.B. Wilson, shows off the kitchen's luxurious smoked potato (this one NOT stuffed with barbecue).
"Sandra Wilson, whose uncle was founder J.B. Wilson, shows off the kitchen's luxurious smoked potato (this one NOT stuffed with barbecue)."
Michael Stern


I was halfway through lunch before I even thought of adding barbecue sauce. The meat is so moist and flavorful, it requires none. But Mr. Adetula's sauce is pretty darn wonderful -- tongue-tingling hot with a vintage savor like some fine old bourbon.
"I was halfway through lunch before I even thought of adding barbecue sauce. The meat is so moist and flavorful, it requires none. But Mr. Adetula's sauce is pretty darn wonderful -- tongue-tingling hot with a vintage savor like some fine old bourbon."
Michael Stern


Apparently, it used to be common for customers to come around to the kitchen for debris from the barbecue -- often the best part. Now, that practice is forbidden.
"Apparently, it used to be common for customers to come around to the kitchen for debris from the barbecue -- often the best part. Now, that practice is forbidden."
Michael Stern


Wilson's barbecue lost none of its character when the restaurant was renovated.
"Wilson's barbecue lost none of its character when the restaurant was renovated."
Michael Stern


A good piece of evidence for our contention that most restaurants with mottos are good places to eat
"A good piece of evidence for our contention that most restaurants with mottos are good places to eat"
Michael Stern



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