Smokey Mo's barbecue is officially rolling its pits into Bastrop, giving Burleson Crossing a new plume of smoke just in time for the chain's 25th anniversary. The latest location will host a public grand-opening party on Friday, Dec. 5, with discounted eats, cheap drinks, and kid-friendly activities, while a portion of the day's proceeds is set to support the Bastrop High Band Boosters. The shop joins Smokey Mo's growing lineup of Central Texas outposts.
Grand-opening plans and specials
According to MYSA, the grand-opening celebration will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and is built around wallet-friendly deals: $5 Sloppy Mo sandwiches, $2 beers, and $1 fountain drinks and teas. The two-hour event will also feature giveaways, live music, and face painting, as the chain uses the party to pull in neighbors and mark its 25th year in business.
Soft opening and ribbon cutting ahead of the celebration
Local coverage from Community Impact notes that the Bastrop Smokey Mo's actually slipped open its doors on Nov. 10, quietly starting dine-in, takeout, and catering service ahead of the fanfare. The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce calendar lists a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thursday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., setting the stage for the bigger Friday celebration.
What Smokey Mo's brings to Bastrop
QSR Magazine reports that Smokey Mo's hit the 25-year mark earlier this year, tracing its roots to a Cedar Park storefront that opened in 2000. Industry and local reporting describe a steady build to roughly two dozen locations across the Austin and San Antonio areas, all centered on a familiar playbook of slow-smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, and homestyle sides like mac and cheese, pinto beans, and potato salad. The Bastrop expansion followed a private build-out and permitting process recorded in state filings, as detailed by Texas Reporter.
Community connections and fundraising
The listing on Eventbrite states that a portion of sales during the Bastrop grand opening will benefit the Bastrop High Band Boosters, and it reiterates the food and drink specials alongside the family activities tied to the launch. Smokey Mo's emphasis on school and community partnerships at new locations has been highlighted in local reporting from Community Impact.
Where to find it and practical info
The Bastrop restaurant is located at 707 State Highway 71 West, Suite 124, in the Burleson Crossing shopping center. Official hours, contact details, and ordering options are listed on the company website. Smokey Mo’s shows the Bastrop spot as open and offers curbside pickup and delivery ordering for customers.
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