Smokey Mo’s BBQ opens in Bastrop

Construction began in late July and was estimated to cost $650,000, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Zooming in

Haley—who noted that Smokey Mo’s BBQ is celebrating its 25th anniversary—listed several factors he believes make his restaurant special, including:

• Smoking all meats in-house using post oak wood
• Focusing on friendly service
• Investing in the community

Smokey Mo’s BBQ will hold a grand opening event from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 5, and will have several specials and activities, including:

• $5 Sloppy Mo sandwiches
• $2 beers
• $1 fountain drinks and tea
• Spin-the-wheel prize giveaway for rewards members
• Face painting
• A live outdoor radio broadcast

Notable quote

“We’re very interested in partnering with local high schools, the city and just being a part of the events all across town,” Haley previously told Community Impact. “Food is such an important part of holidays and gatherings. You know, graduations, weddings, football games—all of those things. So we’re a place that you can count on for all of the milestone events in your life.”

• Opened Nov. 10
• 707 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 124, Bastrop
• www.smokeymosbbq.com