Customer reviews from oklahomajoes.com
Char-Broil - Longhorn Charcoal/Smoker/Gas Combo - Black
Average customer rating
3.4
(273 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 273 reviews
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
36
1 Star
60
60%of customers recommend this product.
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141 out of
235)
Customer Reviews for Char-Broil - Longhorn Charcoal/Smoker/Gas Combo - Black
Customer Rating
5
12 years and still smooking.
on May 13, 2025
Posted by: DGD01
from Fancy Gap, VA
Gender:Male
I have had mine for 12 years, I still love it. Yes there is some smoke that leaks around the doors, but it still hold temps well. I can smoke up to 4 butts on it at one time. They will touch each other. With a rib rack you can do enough to feed the whole family. I want another one for a second home, hope it's back in stock soon.
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Customer Rating
4
Great combination grill and smoker.
on July 28, 2019
Posted by: RKB4
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
I've had my Longhorn Combo for about three years and it's stood up to a lot of abuse. The construction is heavy duty and the assembly was fairly easy and straight forward. I've made some slight modifications such as upgrading the temperature gauges and using gasket sealer on the firebox, but really nothing more is needed. I use it every weekend, typically for grilling and smoking and with a little regular maintenance it's lasted really well. I keep it covered and used mildly soapy water to periodically clean the exterior and make sure to keep the interior well seasoned with regular use and vegetable oil. I do wish, now that I'm using it more, that the steel was heavier gauge and that they had higher end options for offsets where the smoker is welded together, but it's great for the casual barbecuer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 11, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Retort
on May 3, 2020
Posted by: Jon Paul
from Erie Pa.
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
I love my grill! Best one ive ever bought! As for those that are saying its rusted! Its useless! WELL, # 1You cant just cook on it and not keep it clean! You have to keep it seasoned! Just like cast iron pans! Most any product will last a long time if your just not LAZY, and take care of it! It miggt take an hour out of your precious life but its worth it! And #2. You have to cover the fricken thing when not in use! I am on my 4th season, it stays at camp, and before i leave I clean it, oil it and cover it! Vegetable oil by the way!!! Oh and i pretty much cook on it every day from May 1 till. October 1!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 19, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
1
Not built to last
on July 20, 2020
Posted by: Zach
from Austin Tx
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
I purchased this grill a little over a year and a half ago. Since then I have had a lot of problems. The ignitor was the first thing to go out, Then I had serious issues with the outside paint flaking off, followed by rust. Then both of my temperature gauges went out. The next issue I had was with the shelf for the grill grates. They corroded and disintegrated to the point where they would no longer support the grill grates, rendering the part of my grill I use the most useless. When I called Oklahoma Joes they said they couldn't help me. I would not recommend purchasing this grill, or anything else from this company based on the service I received.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 8, 2024
Whenever an issue is encountered give us a call at 1-800-318-7744 and we'll be able to further investigate and help.
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Customer Rating
1
Same Problem
on May 14, 2019
Posted by: rummikube
from Florida
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
I bought this grill a few years ago like many of the others who wrote a review. The gas side has completely rusted out and needs new parts welded in to use. The smoker side works great. This is a huge waste of space since it cannot be utilized properly. So many other choices when spending this kind of money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 8, 2024
Whenever an issue is encountered give us a call at 1-800-318-7744 and we'll be able to further investigate and help.
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Customer Rating
1
Poor welding work
on June 4, 2021
Posted by: Nerge
from WI
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
My husband and I recently purchased this frill and to be frank we are really dissatisfied with the quality of your product. A lot of the welding is sloppy and in some places it isn’t even touching both sides it was meant to weld together. The smoker lid has a bend in it and doesn’t close completely, this allows a lot of the smoke to escape basically defeating the purpose of the smoker itself. We had such high hopes for this grill and we spent several months saving up to purchase it only to receive a product that was sub par.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy Dustin, SME, June 9, 2021
We're very sorry to hear this. Please follow this link (bit.ly/2VQqS7p) or give us a call at 1-800-318-7744 and we will be able to best investigate and help.
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Customer Rating
5
More then I had hoped for
on June 15, 2020
Posted by: Dingler
from Niagara Falls Ontario Canada
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
I had been looking at the Longhorn and similar hybrid combos for a while, roughly 2 years. I finally decided to invest the $ for my 45th birthday and I am not disappointed at all. I preseason the inside for 3 straight days by lightly misting fryer oil. Its inaugural smoking was pork shoulder and chuck beef. Both recipes from the Oklahoma Joe website. Recipes range from beginner to expert and are easy to follow with great details and pictures, which is an added bonus. Both meats left everyone satisfied and jealous of my new obsession.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 17, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
1
Not built to last
on March 13, 2021
Posted by: ndaluz22
from Harleysville, PA
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
I've had this combo for 3 years and I heading out today to buy a Webber. My last grill lasted 15 years and this one began to rust within the first year. I kept it covered and would touch up any rust areas with high heat paint, but it just got worse. The bottom of the smoker lost it's paint coating after a couple of uses, the inside rusted up on the walls and bottom. The lower shelf has a big hole.
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 5, 2024
Whenever an issue is encountered give us a call at 1-800-318-7744 and we'll be able to further investigate and help.
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