We seldom drive through Big Spring, so it was only by chance we ended up at Big John's. Believe me, this won't be our last time to stop at this diamond in the rough. Not as easy to find as the fast- food places, but you won't be disappointed. Down-home ambiance, pure Americana home cooking, and service second to none. Folks, you have GOT to give this place a try. Don't pass it up! read more

Great Chick fried steak veggies and even free banana pudding Plan to stop there whenever I go through town read more

I got the "smoked" chicken and ribs plate The chicken tasted boiled and had NO flavor whatsoever and was TOUGH. The ribs had a slight smoked flavor but very greasy. The fried burger was just ok per my hubby. The free dessert was a highlight. I do not recommend the slaw Fries and potatoes salad were good. read more

The absolute best BBQ in the west Texas area, the staff is always welcoming and polite.

Wednesday special of brisket sandwich and two ribs was worth the trip. Food was great and plentiful. Setting is rustic but comfortable. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. A cup of banana pudding was the perfect topping to lunch. read more

Food was excellent. Brenda stopped by and chatted with us. For a Monday evening the place was packed. A good sign.

Went on a Thursday night while traveling for work. They had live music and the decor reminds me of places I've hung out as a kid, like when you build a fort or get to "finish the basement" as a kid for a space to hangout with your friends. It was pretty awesome! The service is fantastic! Attentive and super friendly. They treated us as if we were regulars even though the group is was with was from Boston and in town for the first time ever. I had ordered the fish and shrimp special, my coach workers had the 2 meat combo and the half rack of ribs. The portions were enormous and the price is perfect. Even the drinks were large. Loved every minute of being there and will definitely be back for more. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Fried Fish and Shrimp all you can eat special - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

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We planned this to meet Joe, my Wife's Son, at "Big John's Feed Lot by Brenda" there at 12:30pm and we arrived right on time. Last time we were here was for Dinner and it was crowded but a table was available pretty quick. We sat in a corner and the lighting was kind of on the dark side for pictures, but not that way this time. The parking lot was full and just about every table was taken - except for one that they pointed out for us. While looking over the menu (even tho we know what we want) we placed our drink orders. I am going with the Arnold Palmer, my Wife is having a Diet Coke and Joe wants water. The Rusticness of this place will amaze you. And like I said before, it's like you built this for your kid in the backyard. It's Very Unique and kind of takes you back to the Western Days of Yesteryear. Love the Decor all around, with a lot of it honoring the Duke, John Wayne. Drinks arrived and we toasted. I've not had an Arnold Palmer for sometime now and I enjoyed this. It's Iced Tea with a splash of Lemonade, but it's usually more than just a splash. If you have not tried this, Ya Gotta Give It A Go - it's Really Goooood. Anyway, Brenda is our Server and after we chatted for some time we placed our orders. They treat everyone here like Family, the good side. We are all having the Thursday Lunch Special, "Chicken Fried Steak" ($10.00); CFS smothered in White Creamy Gravy, served with Green Beans with BACON, a large Homemade Fresh Roll with Butter, Mashed Potatoes with White Creamy Gravy (or French Fries) and a Fresh Salad with choice of Dressing (all chose Ranch) - and, again, all of this for only 10 Bucks. My Wife and I are sharing our CFS because she is not very hungry, so, she ordered a Salad for her. Joe also ordered some Onion Rings ($6.99). While we waited, Brenda, then another Server, stopped by to chat - and this place is 'packed'. Soon our Salads arrived and they are really good. Freshness with a Crunch. Salads were gone in no time and shortly after the CFS's arrived - and they look Delicious - and a nice size. The Roll is Huge and I buttered it up first. You can tell it's Homemade because No Place would ever make them this good. It's like going to Grandmas House, you know, the one that can bake - and she pulls them out of the Oven and serves you one. The flavor along tells you it's Homemade Goodness. Now for the CFS. I sliced off a nice size piece for my Lovely Wife, and it cuts very easy - with some White Creamy Gravy atop. I will tell you what she said a little later. Now for me - Sliced off a bite and I can tell you, this is Really Good. No gristle at all throughout the entire CFS - and it's a nice thickness with lots of flavor - and that White Creamy Gravy is some of the Best you will every experience. The Mashed Potatoes are the Perfect Thickness and topping if off with that White Creamy Gravy makes it even more Perfectly. The Green Beans are served Hot with BACON adding what BACON does - making the Greens even better than they are normally. Love the flavor of those Greens and that BACON --- (drooling is good). I cannot get over how good that Chicken Fried Steak is. I can say it is right up there with the Best CFS I ever had - and that was at the "Potatoe Patch" that was on FM-1960 a few years back. Those Rolls also reminded me of the "Potatoe Patch" on them being Homemade & Tasty, but they don't throw them at you here - which I miss, that was always fun. The Breading on the CFS is Very Light and Flaky giving you the Perfect Crunch. My Wife said the same thing, this CFS is one of the Best you will ever have. The Golden Brown Onion Rings came out right after the CFS's did, with a side of Ranch. We all LOVE Onion Rings and there is a lot of them in that Basket. The Breading on these is like the Breading on the CFS - it's Perfectly Lightly Crunchable with Thick White Onion Rings. These are also some of the Best you will ever have. As we were finishing up all this Deliciousness, they brought out their "Oreo Cookie Chocolate Pudding" Cups as a complimentary dessert for all of us to enjoy. This was AwesomelyCreamyChocolatyLiciousness - I LOVE Chocolate and this is really Chocolaty. They do this for all their Customers, showing their appreciation and thanking you for coming in. Brenda earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award for going 'above-n-beyond' the norm, which Big John's Feed Lot by Brenda does for every customer every time the come in - it's just what they normally do here. I know it's a ways out, but if you are ever cruising down I-20 and you come across Big Spring, TX, stop in and enjoy you some good ol' fashion Texas Hospitality and some Mighty Good Grub no matter what day of the week - except Week-Ends, because they are closed Sat & Sun. Check'em out on FB; "Big John's Feed Lot by Brenda". They have lots of Good Stuff on their menu along with Monday through Friday Lunch & Dinner Specials. And if you can't make it out here, check around your area and you just might find a Hidden Gem read more

Food was fantastic. I loved the fresh battered onion rings and fried pickpes. The brisket was amazing. You get a lot of food for a great price!!! I will definetly be going back. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Texas Dip - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

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Very good BBQ - the brisket was towards the smoky end of the spectrum, but no too much. The meat was lean but moist - perfect combination, and very generous helping. Limited selection of sides, but they were very good. My wife had the fried mushrooms (a starter), and even with my help we had enough of them leftover for another meal. They were, like the beef, very tasty. But if the food was good, the service was even better. I'd go back just to visit with the staff even if the food wasn't good. There's not a huge amount of choice in Big Spring, but did we ever luck out! read more

The service is always awesome, the food is delicious You cannot go wrong by getting barbecue at this place. We will be back.

This place is a shack in all of the good ways. If you like a little experience with your food then give this place a try. Small dining area so if it's crowded there might be wait. Service was fast and friendly. Food was served reasonably quickly. We tried the BBQ. Food was pretty solid middle of the road. Most people would love it. Good sized portions. And free dessert. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

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This is a small place that I haven't seen before, we located it using the yelp maps. This place had great sliced BBQ , I will definitely be going back. The service here was also very good, we showed up as soon as they opened that day. My buddy got a deep fried burger he was really impressed with as well read more

The portion is huge and the food is really good. They give you a dessert when you finish your meal. The all you can eat shrimp and catfish is excellent. read more

not dog friendly as stated online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- read more

Wonderful BBQ spot in Big Spring. Had the frito pie, partner had the ribs and chopped sandwich special. The food arrived quickly. Huge portion. And the food was outstanding and the service was spot on Can't wait to come back read more

Oh my goodness! I am still eating but it is sooo AMAZING that I had to immediately come and make the review so that I didn't forget to! The brisket is so juicy and perfectly cooked! The sausage is absolutely perfect and I would just like to mention that I can NEVER find sausage that I like. My waitress was also so friendly and the ambiance with the customers in the restaurant was so welcoming! A friendly conversation was immediately made and I will definitely be returning SOON! LOVE THIS PLACE I can't wait to try more of their food !! Oh I forgot , they also gave me two free cookies that are absolutely amazing as well ! read more

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This is great. Big John's is a hole-in-the-wall family-style barbecue joint. It is completely without fancy and without shiny. You don't need all of those distractions when you have excellent barbecue. I had the two meat plate which included two ribs and brisket. For my three sides, I stuck with my keto diet and had slaw, slaw and slaw. The food arrived a few minutes later on a styrofoam plate with plastic cutlery. A nice portion and included a pickle spear and a slice of white onion. It. Was. Perfect. Delicious, tender, meaty and moist. All the words you want to hear when you're having proper Texas barbecue. I had a chance to meet the owner, Brenda. She's a sweetie. And no, they do not have beer on the menu. You'll survive. [Review 17421 overall - 434 in Texas - 939 of 2022.] read more

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While there, I would always take family, and friends. Good food, good service and good decorations. The staff was always friendly, and nice. The portions were good, and the food was great. Would definitely recommend a stop here. read more

Service was a little slow Waitress didn't know we were hers she said Offered us a free desert Food was good I would try it again read more

We love this place, great food and the staff is so welcoming and friendly!!! I would definitely recommend Big John's feed lot!! The place is fun and love the decor read more

We stopped here for lunch during our trip back to DFW. As we pulled up we immediately noticed the glut of vehicles. When we walked in there were no seats available. While I am not fond of places that appear to be "Dives", this place had a very high rating and the crowd showed this place was going to be good. Most vehicles outside had Halliburton logos. The overall place is small - it can seat maybe 50 people tops. After 15 minutes we got a table. I noticed there were a couple large groups and their orders slowing things down. Overall a diverse crowd of old and young people. The staff appeared stressed and busy. We waited over 35 minutes for our food. The Chicken Fried Steak was okay. Not the best I've had, average. The Brisket was dried and tough. Maybe we got the last of it after the horde did? The Ribs were very good! Large and Juicy. The beans were really good! All side items were good! While it was good BBQ, we've had better. The free pudding was a nice touch. If someone asked me to go, and it was their treat, I'd go. read more

Bottom Line: Generous portions from friendly folks in uber rustic setting. Cheap eats, given the mondo portions. Top Line: This diamond in the rough is plenty rough, but solid jewel through and through. I hit up the Big John's crew for a round of BBQ meat & sides on a road trip into Texas for (no surprise) BBQ, BBQ, and more BBQ. Went with sliced brisket sandwich as the carne of choice, cole slaw side, & root beer liquefaction. Root beer came as a quart Styrofoam cup full of ice & soda, plus a 12 oz can of HEB root beer as a refil (or to take along home). Mondo!! Brisket sandwich was on sturdy bun & well drenched with sweetish sauce that tasted fine, but didn't show much heat. Meat was very tender & kind of in the middle on juiciness. Smoke note was downplayed, not the acrid smoke bite that gives some joints their distinction in the BBQ world. *Lots!* of meat between the bunnage so generosity of portions. Quite a filling sandwich. Cole slaw was square chopped, vs threads. Not a bad thing just a bit different. Dressing was quite smooth & rich mayo based with not a lot of complexity. I noted no ground pepper & not any saltiness to open up the mayo's flavor. The vinegar tang of the mayo was the only zing in the dressing. Passable coleslaw, but not earth shaking. Staff is 10 out of 5 stars for hyper friendliness, customer engagement with every soul who walked in the rickety front door, and unmitigated energy. Those gals were each the Energizer Bunny in disguise. They made stopping into Big John's so much fun! read more

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Great bbq restaurant. Great food and friendly service. Had the brisket and sausage with all the sides. Plus a side of onion rings. Portions are huge. Brought home enough food for a couple of days. Will be back for sure. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Big Spring. The ribs are great (and plentiful) as are the beans & slaw. But a HUGE plus is the owner. Brenda is delightful and a real hoot. Add up the food, the service, the ambiance (this is a homey, comfortabe atmosphere), & Brenda's charm and personality and you've got a great place to eat. John & Jimmie Paris, Tx read more

The waitress was a sweetheart, and the food was served fast. Other than that... By far the worst bbq food I have ever had in my life. Not only the worst bbq but some of the worst food I've ever gotten from a restaurant. This is my first time in Texas and first time grabbing food somewhere and wow this better not be how the rest of it goes. I am starving and I literally could not even finish any of my food other than the toast. The potato salad is basically cold mashed potatoes with a jar of pickle juice poured into it, The brisket was flavorless, cooked decently I guess, besides the hard dried up parts.. but I had to force myself to eat it and I love brisket. The beans tasted more like a hotdog than any hotdog I've ever eaten. It was grossing me out. Terrible. I'm about to McDonald's or something. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Brisket, soggy Walmart coleslaw, beans, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

I'm back on the road. Initially things look good. More to come. Buy the way, enjoy places like this. Hole in the wall. As I've typed this, my first serving of ribs has arrived. read more

Second time stopping in at Big John's. The food was amazing again. Love the Texas country theme. The service was great.

What a great meal! Lunch was busy but service was fast. Food was delicious with generous portions. I highly recommend a meal at Big John's. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Chopped BBQ sandwich with potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

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You wouldn't of thought this BBQ joint would have Great food from the out side, but the food was delicious. We had the fried pork chops, ribs, brisket and kids steak sticks. There BBQ sauce was tasty and the service was great. California customers! read more

Great atmosphere My Wife and I enjoyed the BBQ Place it feels like home away from home. Mrs. Alison was very nice and kind. We will be back!

Awesome little hole in the wall barbecue restaurant brisket you can eat with a fork and smoked turkey that was really good too. I tried & failed to stay Keto w green beans and slaw but they forced me to eat a complimentary cup of fresh made banana pudding. Prices are great especially for barbecue open till 9:00 Monday through Friday with a different lunch special everyday. All you can eat fish, shrimp, or fish and shrimp on Friday evening. Closed Saturday and Sunday read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Two Meat barbecue turkey brisket green beans coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

Thursday night is all you can eat ribs, now those of you know and follow me know that I'm a BBQ snob. As for the the ribs, I was asked if I wanted BBQ sauce on the ribs or off...well in my opinion this is not a question for a BBQ restaurant in Texas. Again in my opinion of you have to but BBQ sauce on it something is wrong with it. Totally my opinion. Now the rib was not bad, however the back membrane was left on well for me that's a big no no. I don't want to have to fight the bone for my meat. Tasted ok not the worst I have eaten. Sides well I'm lead to believe these are removed from a container of some sort, not made in house, why would I say that, there was a waitress filling small containers out of a large prepackaged container with what appeared to be banana pudding in the corner of the main dining room. Not a pleasant site. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

Wow what a cool place. Very authentic. Great food - huge portions. Brisket was fantastic. Krack Dip is a must have too. Great sides. Potato salad was very good. Hand cut fries and fried pickles too. Service is fantastic. read more

We happened upon Big Johns on our way back home to Fort Worth after visiting Terlingua. The food was amazing, (definitely try the Dill Pickle Dip and Krack Dip, you'll thank me!) the service was excellent, and we also had the joy of getting to meet Brenda. Wonderful woman with such a sweet spirit! We cannot wait to make a trip here again, just for the food! read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas

Rolled the dice on this place via yelp, while traveling through Big Springs. I'm glad I did. Staff was friendly, the service was good, kind of a neat place inside. Seems to be a go to place for the locals. The food was good and the menu had a nice variety to choose from. This place is now my "go to" place on my frequent trips to west Texas. My experience at this place was a very good one, it's definitely worth stopping in. read more

Place was trash they didn't have any barbecue ready No brisket no sausage no chicken read more

Absolutely to die for food. We had the krack poppers (they are a must-have) and fried mushrooms to start. Note: order a half order of mushrooms if there's only 2 of you because they don't skimp! I had the chicken fried steak. It came with mashed potatoes and a side salad. All of it was wonderful. My husband had the 3 meat dinner with turkey, jalapeno sausage, and brisket. Holy smokes... AMAZING!!!! The brisket especially was the most tender I have ever had!!! All of the wait staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Best service I have had in a restaurant in a very long time!! The building is a little off-putting on the outside, but once you get in, it is decorated like a BBQ joint should be in Texas! We will absolutely be back, and I will be telling everyone I know to get in there and get some darn good food! They also bring out banana pudding for dessert. Who can complain about that!??! Seriously, if you haven't been... go!! read more

Good food. Good service. It's a little dark inside but has an old country atmosphere.

Some of the strangest brisket I've had. It was "mushy". I felt like it was raw... maybe. Not sure. It was just a weird texture. It turned to playdoh in my mouth. The sausage was COLD in the center. The potato salad was a culinary sin. It was SWEET. The beans were the only decent part of the meal. Disappointed. read more

Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda - 2 meat plate. Brisket, jalapeño sausage, potato salad, beans, toast. - Barbeque Near Me - Big Spring, Texas