Before getting into the vacation rental business, I was in technology sales.  While living in LA, the software company I was working for assigned me to be the sales rep for Texas.  On my many trips to Dallas and Houston, I fell in love with Texas BBQ, and have bemoaned the absence of good Texas BBQ here in the California desert.  Those days are over.  I just had lunch at the brand new "Smoke Tree BBQ Bar & Grill" in Palm Springs.  Located at the Smoke Tree shopping center at the intersection of Sunrise Way and East Palm Canyon Drive, this indoor/outdoor restaurant features mesquite smoked meats such as Brisket, Tri Tip, and Andouille Sausage.  Other entrees include Angus choice rib eye steak, tenderloin medallions, pork porterhouse and much more.  Like any excellent BBQ, you have your choice of delicious sides including, 4 cheese mac and cheese, smoked BBQ beans, creamed sweet corn, charred veges, jumbo baked russet potato and , yet again, much more.  

For lunch, I had their lunch special which included 1/4 pound pulled pork, 1/4 pound sausage link , fountain drink and one side.  I chose the 4 cheese mac and cheese for my side, and everything was spectacular and authentic Texas.  The price for this very satisfying lunch was only $10. 

The restaurant is decorated like a Texas bbq, including paper towel holders with paper towels, for napkins and also has creative unique drinks at its full bar. 

Please try this place when you are in town.  you won't be sorry.  The Smoke Tree BBQ Bar & Grille is located at 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 405 in Palm Springs.  Check out their website here...