Mad Ox BBQ

Great experience and fast ordering process. The outside patio is a huge plus. Our order took a little longer than expected but it was definitely worth the wait. I ordered the Nashville Chicken with waffle fries. The fries were crispy and make sure to get an extra side sauce. The chicken sandwich was also crispy and full of flavour. Not as spicy as I hope but it was delicious. Definitely a try!! especially being a halal BBQ location in sauga. Will definitely try more options in next visits.

Halal smoked BBQ, job well done. 3 stars because as someone who smokes alot of brisket, I have higher expectations. A great brisket is one where the lean part is cooked just right and enjoyable. Pros +Tasty juicy tender brisket (med smoke flavour) +Brisket has great tasting bark with a little kick to it +Flavourful juicy and crunchy Nashville Sando +Friendly service from reception to servers (THANK YOU GALE) +Gorgeous atmosphere and setting Neutral -ok corn bread, potato salad, fries Cons -had bit of stomach ache and felt sick after probly too oily -doesnt look smoked 16 hours (pics no smoke ring) -was hoping to have a bit more brisket like 3 slices instead of 2 -brisket not as smoked and slightly overcooked -Little overpriced on the brisket dish -Wait time a little longer than hoped for -nashville Sando batter is oversaturated with oil Details 2 things that really bothered here: 1. BARE minimum uneven smoke ring which has me question how long this was really smoked or their smoking method used. Those familiar with smoking will know that smoking for a long time as 16h will develop a thick prominent red smoke ring in the meat. 2. Brisket and Nashville was really oily. Something tells me they soak their brisket in oil or butter to keep it juicy and moist and the Nashville was just a sponge full of oil. I'm a passionate brisket smoker, owning my own offset smoker and having done plenty of smoked brisket from 8-12 hours. I measure temps with my meater to avoid overcooking but I guess mass producing brisket can be tougher. The bark on the brisket is thick but mushy, with a little spicy kick to it which was enjoyable. Part of the brisket was dry chewy, stringy and left this undesirable chewy tooth sticking texture in the back of your mouth indicating it was overcooked. Brisket that is done right will be excellent in texture, juiciness and tenderness throughout the entire slice. Wood used is cherry and oak which gives it more of a mild to medium smoke flavour. I prefer Hickory which gives more smoky distinct flavour to it and this is usually the more popular choice for smoking wood. All in all, it was ok. You save us a long trip from visiting the BBQ Jesus Aaron Franklin in Texas and you're halal!

Update: Despite the lovely staff who manage the customer service, the overall experience from the bad business model of advertising certain tendors (American Express) and not accepting it due to claims of expensive fees, even though a basic burger is more expensive than neighbor Gladiator Burgers, it is not worth a repeat. I gave it a higher rating at first visit because the food is good but pretty annoying to have false advertising and yet pricier items on the menu. This explains the empty place. This time tried the Nashville sandwich and spiral fries (I was expecting waffle fries). Good taste but the burger was a little burnt at the edges. So overall the first visit was amazing but second visit was a little disappointing. ---- First visit: Food was good! I tried the smoked brisket sami with lattice fries. Amazing in house sauce in the sandwich! The fries were seasoned perfectly. The 1/4 chicken entree comes with 2 sides. The cornbread is highly recommended by the restaurant staff and rightly so!

Deeply satisfying ribs with great sauce! Enjoyed it with mac n cheese and fries as sides ? Brisket had some dry pieces which made it chewy, could’ve been more juicy and tender

Had a craving for halal beef ribs, and Mad Ox definitely hit the spot. The food came out surprisingly quick, and the ribs were absolutely delicious, and the best I have had. I did find the coleslaw to be way too watery, and the seating area can get a little cramped. We did come in on a cold night, and unfortunately every time the door opened, a strong wave of cold air would fill the place up. The cord bread also left a lot to be desired, and not worth the price for me personally. However, I will keep this at 5 stars because the ribs were that good, and i plan on coming back for more!

Very good platter and delicious. You get a lot for the price. The meats definitely have quality and I love that there's quite an option for the sauces. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth, the ribs were a little hard to eat given their size, the Brazilian tri-tip was good, the cornbread and waffle fries were great. The place looks great but the service could've been better.

Very well decorated interior, spacious dining area with friendly and caring staff. Food quality was impressive, ordered smoked sandwich, Nashville chicken, brisket and cheese cake all tasted very good. Meat quality was extraordinary to satisfy all taste buds but prices are on high end

Beef brisket is how I decide to base my thoughts of a BBQ restaurant. Had 1/2 lb lean and 1/2 medium fatty. Unfortunately, both parts were dry. My experience with brisket is grease soaked everything, not Mad Ox. Loved the waffle fries and beans. The potato salad and coleslaw really needed salt. Staff interaction was fine, inside of the restaurant looked really fancy and is reflected in the price you pay.