I picked up some brisket, sausage and a couple of family size side dishes. The meats were AMAZING!…read more Hands down the best brisket I have had a in a very long time. Those cowboy beans were great! It easily fed the 4 of us for about $60.00. Thats 15 bucks a head....not bad considering a combo meal at a fast food joint can hit you for 12-15 bucks now. I live in Washington but I'm from Sunset....I must say...we do not get this caliber of brisket up here on Whidbey Island. I could eat this everyday!!. Thanks Juan. Incredible meal!

After an early morning flight to DFW, we were halfway through the two-hour drive to the north-Texas…read moretown of Wichita Falls when lunch sounded like a good idea. Initially, I said that I was in the mood for a lighter lunch, but when we read some of the many 5-star reviews for Juan and Allie's BBQ that said things like "I will always come here whenever I am within a six hour drive", I changed my mind. So we pulled off the highway and about a half-mile into the small town of Sunset. I realized we were at the spot when the faint smell of wood smoke trickled to my nose from the side of a weatherbeaten building with a "Backyard BBQ" banner tacked to the front. Walking inside, we were greeted by nods from a table of men in work boots and jeans, and then promptly welcomed by Allie herself. She indicated the day's menu on the board and helpfully answered our questions. The inside dining area was comfortable and homey, even if like the outside it had seen better days. Sagging ceiling tiles and duct tape repairs told the story of getting by and focusing on the important things. It is a real family-run operation, with Juan smoking the meats and Allie making the sides, along with waiting tables. On the day we visited at least, it was just the two of them working. Of course I had to order brisket since it was Texas, but the sides presented a more challenging decision. After hearing Allie's description of their cowboy beans, I chose those and the potato salad. She disappeared into the back room, and soon returned with a large metal tray containing slices of brisket and Texas-sized portions of sides. The brisket was beautifully smoked and sliced, and flavor was perfect. The only deduction I have to make was due to it being a little less tender than I would expect from a great brisket. It went down easily despite having said I was not in the mood for a pile of meat, but I did have to make use of my knife a little more than usual. The sides were big on home-cooked flavor. In both, I noticed a big difference from typical southern or big-name barbecue joints in that they were not overly sweet but relied on more earthy seasonings for their taste. They were excellent complements to the beef, and deserve some recognition of their own. After our meal was done, we chatted with Juan outside for a minute, where we learned some of the details mentioned above. It would have been cool to hear more about their story, but they had work to do and we had to get back on the road. So we pulled back onto the highway, having experienced a friendly welcome to Texas and a satisfying first meal in the Lone Star State.

Tried it again and was blown away again. Some of the best ribs I've ever had; meaty, flavorful and…read morejust plain excellent. Service is friendly and fast and this chef is something else, she makes the best Lumpia and Pancit! Super clean and orderly, great lighting and quiet. The single best brisket egg roles I've ever tasted. They alone are worth the trip to Rib Shack in Sunset, TX.

At the brisket plate it was good service was good reasonably priced our waitress is good done a…read moregood job

Dead tired and hungry?? We were, so we stopped at the…read moreArmadillo Grill in Bowie, Texas. Super friendly service!! Chicken strips and fried okra was good. 12 oz medium rare ribeye with baked potato was good too. A large fresh green salad was probably the very best. The baked potato was a close second!! If you are needing food and are in Bowie, Texas give the Armadillo Grill a try. Go get Full

Convenient stop in Bowie. Although it is attached to a gas station it is still worth a try for a…read morequick bite. Service is really good, Texas small town ambiance. Nice gift store. Our brisket was good not as good as Chisholm trail in Bowie.

A: amazing smoked turkey. B: beautiful back porch from…read morebar area. C: honest patrons and staff who secured my lost purse and wallet.

Our dining day Started off rough but everything happens for a reason....driving north we decided to…read morestop off at this little gem. I've eaten here before but it was years ago. We just had BBQ yesterday from Terry Blacks. Today's experience was phenomenal. The folks were super nice. They have Texas Twinkie's...my absolute favorite. Theirs is 5 stars. Smoked perfectly. They weren't over powered with cheese. I ordered ham. It looked dry and I was worried when she was slicing it. It was anything but dry. Smoked perfectly and tasty. I loved it. Great flavor. The brisket was fatty, tender and pull apart deliciousness. My sis loved her pulled pork sandwich. Proudly exclaimed 5 stars! We tried their jalapeño Mac n cheese, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and macaroni salad. The Mac n cheese. Heavenly and the best I've had in Texas. We loved their potato salad. I'm telling you it was perfection. It's a mashed potato salad...and I'd argue like the Mac n cheese the best I've ever had. Coleslaw was creamy and not too sweet and we also really liked their macaroni salad. 2 things. Green beans weren't seasoned. Super bland. And I'm not a fan of how they prepackage their sides and you grab it out of the warmer or cooler. Their sides are some of the best in DFW. Let people see the product. Preparing them ahead gives a generic look and feel. I almost forgot the banana pudding. Soooo good. A must try! I liked that the lady stopped by and how everything was...it was warm and genuine. Bottom line 5 stars. We really really enjoyed it. We will back!

Great food, great service. Would highly recommend. Great place to grab an awesome burgerread more

This is my Friday night stop! The restaurant in Alvord has the food truck cooking outside! You…read morecan pick it up to go, or you can sit inside! Everyone is super friendly, and helpful! Protip: Get the Catfish platter, and add more catfish (only)! Whoo hoo!!

First off...the sides should not be the star of a BBQ...especially a Texas one. The name is very…read moremisleading. It is far from the best. The chicken and turkey were so dry...I had to drown them in barbecue sauce...I'm hoping it marinates in it and we can use the left overs for sandwiches tomorrow. The brisket was okay. It wasn't the best thing I ever tasted. The cornbread was cold and mushy. The rosemary potatoes and mixed veggies were delicious though. I could've had more of those. I know I shouldn't have too high of expectations when it is part of a fuel station, but when you have "best" in your name, y'all need to show up!

Pretty Cool The…read moretruck stop portion is really nice! Lots of toys for kiddos, and tons of unique gifts and house decor. I was surprised by how cheap some of the ceramic statues were. I saw some neat Native American and cowboy statues for around $80.

We were heading to Kiowa casino and saw this little gem as we drove by and stated "next time we're…read moregoing to stop". We are huge fans of beef jerky, but admittedly not just any beef jerky. We're kinda picky. The next time came and as we were driving up we pulled off and toured this little place. There was beef jerky everywhere...and sauces and jellies and homemade fried pies and a cafe full of people. We just got one packet of their original beef jerky which turned out to be a HUGE mistake. As we drove off we dug in to what turned out to be mouth watering goodness. Super tasty. Delicious. THE perfect snack. Next time we purchased 10 packets. Another mistake it didn't last long. I placed an order for 30 packets to ship to my home and it literally arrived in a couple of days. I plan on sharing "some" with friends. They threw in a package of cured smoked beef sticks and can't wait to try them. The folks there are the nicest people! Sweet and informative. Hats off to their shipping folks as well! Trust me on this one! Best beef jerky in Texas is an understatement!

This was NOT a good choice! 1 barbecue sandwich with two sides (beans and mashed potatoes), drink;…read more1 plate with four sides and drink was $38 and change! For what we got, it was VERY expensive and the food was horrible! My four sides, greens, corn, broccoli-rice casserole, green beans, the only thing that was good was the corn and broccoli-rice casserole. The green beans were shriveled up and dry and the greens were bad! Don't even think about stopping here to eat!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bull Malarkey's, and it was a standout experience. As…read moresomeone who appreciates attention to detail, I was thoroughly impressed by how pristine the entire establishment is--everything from the dining area to the restrooms is maintained to an incredibly high standard. Beyond the cleanliness, the atmosphere is warm and exceptionally welcoming. The staff is genuinely friendly, and the owners go out of their way to ensure every guest feels truly taken care of. It is rare to find a place that balances such professional upkeep with a personal, "home-away-from-home" feel. Highly recommended for anyone in the area looking for a quality experience. The food is great. The plates are small ( which is fine ) but it would have been nice to have a bit of room to cut up my food , and I'd add a second side to anything that's not a sandwich, but even with just one side ( steaks get two ) you don't leave hungry. ( extra sides are 4 a piece) The only other suggestion is a basket of homemade bread would be perfect for this establishment . It's a southern food , steaks and gravy type place. A basket of bread would make it perfect . Great place though . We would go out of our way to stop again.

We stopped in again! We stopped here last Friday and just had to go back to eat again with the main…read moregoal to try that bread pudding with ice cream and it was so worth it! I wasn't very hungry but needed some of those bull beans with sour dough bread. My husband ordered a 8oz filet and those yummy loaded mashed potatoes . I seriously should have taken some beans to go for my dad to try. We love the atmosphere and smiling faces. They were busy and rightfully so! Next time, I plan on trying those fried pork chops!!

Went to Ray Wylie Hubbard this past weekend- In a nutshell, be damn thankful that whomever owns…read morethis place is able to get acts of this caliber, along with many others to this venue without having to venture to Billy Bobs and deal with the traffic, or the Winstar crowd- For an outdoor venue, this is place is AWESOME! Great sound, sit at the picnic tables or bring your own chair-Service by all employees I dealt with there was spot on! Prices on shows are reasonable. To all griping about the BBQ here; realize this place is open 1 day a week, and specializes in great live music! Had a brisket sandwich along with chips, and it was pretty decent- Not the best I've had, however certainly not the worst either! There's a few other places around the square in St. Jo as well for food. Looking forward to making it back next year for several shows!

I would like to thank Curtis and Kathryn Goff for a wonderful Sunday afternoon on May 18th. The…read moreshow with Jason Eady was one of the best I've seen at Red River Station. Don't get me wrong...all the shows I've seen there are great. Jason's show impacted my soul. I can't explain it otherwise. Great venue. Great hosts. Outstanding entertainment. Thank you again, Red River Station! You have a fan for life!