A road trip gem!! The fried okra was so yummy and every meat was perfect! Definitely great portions and pricing

I've been paying this place for years but we've never stopped. We thought we'd give it a shot today. Inside was your typical bbq joint and staff was nice. Thats why it was two stars. If it wasn't for that, I'd probably give 0-1 star. I got two meat. Brisket and ribs and ordered fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Fried okra was good but everything else was no bueno. Meat felt, looked, and tasted like it was left over from a day/days prior. Flavor was pretty nonexistent. My wife got chicken tenders and fries with a side of gravy. It was a kids meal. Hers was the best of all the food. The chicken tenders were good with the gravy. The fries were heavily battered and crispy. My friend got brisket sandwich. She did not like it. Mexican rice as a side and she said it was mid. Lots of food left over on our plates. Here's the thing- I came on a Tuesday afternoon. I'd assume most of their smoking happens Friday-Sunday. I'm sure the food is better on the weekend. read more

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Looking for a quick snack and stopped here and wow pleasantly surprised! They have bbq plates and brisket sandwiches for 14.99. The bbq, okra and corn were delicious. The corn was as roasted and blew me away because I had not seen that before as a side. I really enjoyed the fixins bar. See pics. The place was nice and so were the workers. I will definitely stop here again on my way down to the Valley:) read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but it just was not good. The food was subpar and definitely not worth the money. Everything tasted off and lacked the flavor I expected from a barbecue restaurant. It was disappointing from start to finish. The atmosphere was fine, but that is about the only good thing I can say. The food came out tasting like it had been sitting for a while, and nothing had that fresh smoked flavor you look for in barbecue. It was a waste of money, and I would never come back here. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

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Yes, they are open on Mondays despite what their website says. Anyhow, I don't think the price fits the servings. It wasn't life changing or even Top 5 BBQ for me but that's okay! It was easy to get to on route way elsewhere and definitely had better options than some places before and after it. Bottom line: Good food, a tad pricey, nice people. Turkey - super moist and delicious. I'm so picky about turkey so I didn't order it my husband did. After his first bite he was like "You gotta try this!". Worth it. Baby back ribs - Good for sure! Not the best not the worst. Like super juicy on one side and then dry as a bone meat on the other. Would order again but might try St. Louis style. Sides - BBQ Beans, Mac (for my husband), and Cole slaw. He says the Mac was standard good. I think the beans were beans. The cole slaw however was traditional cookout style, stringy not chopped as it should be! Delicious! I dig the inside but I'm a Texas lover girl so for me all the sports engravings and quirky decor was cool. Tons of outside seating too! read more

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I need more napkins! Let me assure you , this is great BBQ! Well prepared, hardy portions and a great selection of sides and desserts. Enjoy the drive and relax in the lovely shaded outdoor seating... or catch the cool BBQ vibe inside. Great music & fun ambiance at Choke Canyon BBQ. I had the delicious sliced brisket sandwich combo. The prices are well within range and the condiment bar sets the standard: huge sliced peppers, seasoned onions and plenty of pickles. And "a side" note... try the RICE! It's fantastic. It's a cool little place... right off the highway and worth the trip. read more

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Sad. Ordered 1 lbs LEAN sliced brisket with 2 pints of different sides to go. Got home and brisket was toooooooo fatty to eat! Beans = to canned Ranch Style Bean. BRISKET GROSS. Wasted $$ read more

Avoid this stop! We passed Smolik's Smokehouse and should have kept driving. The food was a major disappointment and a waste of money. All the meat tasted old, dry, and not fresh at all. The service was slow, and the staff seemed completely confused. This spot is officially off our travel list. Save your money and drive past! read more

Just had half a pound of St. Louis style pork ribs, you have to do better than this ! that is horrible. It was like eating Sunday's ribs and today is Thursday. Very disappointed. 361-882-7678 read more

Looks like reviewers either love it or hate it...obviously I'm on the 'loved it side. We saw about 20 worker's tricks in the parking lot, so it's popular with various contractors! We stopped for lunch and I got a chopped brisket sandwich and my wife got a pulled pork sandwich. We both got the beans. Both meats were moist and delicious, and the buns were soft and fresh. Beans had chunks of peppers and sausage and were very good. Food prepared in front of you and the line moved quickly. Bathrooms clean and dining area was in good shape during the lunch rush. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Chopped BBQ Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

Check your order before you leave! What kind of asshole gives you all fat brisket for your order!! I have been several times, and the turkey is probably the only thing worth going for. read more

Texas is a big state, both in geographic terms and other contexts (think GDP, etc.) It is also a scenic state ideal for travel via old school road trippin'. It is my preferred means of intrastate travel. Since I now live in Corpus Christi, and much enjoy the amenities of bigger cities such as San Antonio or Austin, Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q has become a go-to pitstop going to or coming from those areas. It's a great little Texas barbecue restaurant that makes for an ideal break while traveling. Not only does it have great "Q," but it is also connected to a very nice gas station with the same name. From experience I can also say that it is ran by some of the friendliest Texans you'll ever meet. I often stop here on roadtrips with my dog. There is a lot of space behind the restaurant for discretely taking him out. Occasionally, meat scraps are dropped on their way from the smoker to the restaurant, and if we are lucky, it ends up being a nice little unwasted treat for my boy to eat. An added bonus, for sure! read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - This place is so country. Love it! - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

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Meat was cold and then had to argue with the server abt it being cold. Disappointing for sure, won't be back.

This will be short. It's awful and expensive. This is my brisket sandwich. The meat was dry and stringy. It's in a convenience store. I had wanted to try it for years and finally rolled in and I also ordered a sausage link which for $4 was a total downer. The counter attendant was nice and the she made it quickly. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Dry brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

I ate a sliced BBQ sandwich at Choke Canyon yesterday. I don't mean to be ugly, but it simply wasn't any good. The positive reviews are obviously from people that have never had good BBQ. However I'm from Austin so I might be spoiled when it comes to excellent BBQ. read more

Barbecue was not fresh tasted old sides were no good not worth the money should've kept driving

The food was amazing. Great flavor,hot and some of the best barbecue I have had! The alligator bites didn't disappoint either. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Dinning area - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

BBQ is Oven made. There is no pits in sight. Food is not inviting. Looks better on Billboard. Brisket is wrapped in plastic wrap. read more

Purchased two brisket sandwiches and two sides to go. Potato salad, and the beans were delicious. Both of our barbecue sandwiches were at least half pure fat . Very disappointing. read more

Great food! Reasonably priced! Everything is homemade - potato salad, pies, side dishes. Excellent beef brisket and friendly service! Nice stop on your way south to Corpus or Port A! read more

All food was dry, the workers said that they didn't feel like making fries or chicken strips This place is a BBQ place and doesn't have BBQ sauce. 0/10 don't recommend read more

Worst bbq I've ever had. Extremely dry meats. Hair in my chicken. I got here at 1pm so maybe that's why the food was dry? Either way I've never had bbq this bad. The sides were ok. read more

Great place on the way to Corpus Christi that we found. Huge amount of meat on the sandwich. Two sandwiches with sides were about $23. Filled us up! Really nice staff and they offer seafood, chicken fried steak and other items. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Brisket sandwich with potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

No one deserves a 1 star if at least they are trying for your business. Stopped today with the crew. Sign on door NO AMEX and NO CASH. We run our company on Amex so we had to leave. Corporates avoid this lace until they change their policy. Can't comment on the food. Couldn't get any. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Too many signs on the door. - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

My husband & I stopped in seemed a bit pricey but after getting our food and trying it, the price was worth it! Our brisket sandwiches were stuffed! They ask you if you want moist (more fatty) or lean (less fat), it's sliced right in front of you. We ordered 1 of each. The meat is kept in a warmer right behind them, great idea! I'm very picky about potato salad & loved it! The fryer wasn't on & we wanted to try the okra but it wasn't available so we just sat down to eat. Minutes later a young woman comes out with the okra, loved it! Very thankful. I'd love to try the alligator bites next! The ambience is not bad, something my husband would do if he had a bbq place. We've tried lots of bbq places in & out of Texas and this place is right up there as a must stop! Great service & great food! We will stop again! read more

We travel a lot to the valley and from San Antonio. Today going back to San Antonio we decided to try out this place. Choke Canyon BBQ. Well this will be our first and never going back. While standing in line to order this lady was cleaning around the sides. I noticed the rag she was using went in the beans while she was cleaning around. She noticed I saw her but that didn't stop her. Didn't care cause she wasn't eating it. I wish they would get inspected. read more

We used to love stopping here. Meat was dry and Mac/cheese tasted like it was made days ago. Asked if they had chicken tenders for my son and the employee hesitated and reluctantly said "yes" but clearly didn't want to make them. They weren't closing for another 1.5 hours yet had most of the chairs up on tables- on a busy Friday night. Everyone who came in said, "are you still open?" And it was just 7 pm!! We won't stop there again. read more

Come hungry! They're proud of their brisket & aren't afraid to show you. We all got brisket sandwiches & fountain drinks. The brisket is cut to order right in front of you. The brisket is smooth, greasy, & delicious! Wish they were closer to home! Get you some! read more

By the outside it looks like a great place to eat but this was not the case. There was flys and gnats flying everywhere. The chopped bbq sandwich looked worst than a sloppy jo. My dad ate half of it. The sausage sandwich did not have that bbq crunch on the outside it taste more like the boiled sausage. The dessert display was not appealing at all. I didn't take any pics of the food because it didn't seem worth it. I would just pick up some snacks from the gas station then any food from here. read more

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The BBQ and all the food was good and the staff were all very welcoming. We had brisket, sausage, pinto beans, potato salad, mac and cheese, pico de gallo was gooood and the bbq sauce was on point. The cost was reasonable too. read more

Decent BBQ joint right next to a gas station off the interstate. Good grub, good service. read more

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we usually stop on our way home to Brownsville from Austin and this time we were very disappointed with their dino ribs they were nothing but fat and and half the size they used to be and way to expensive. I don't think we'll stop there again read more

This place is situated on Interstate 37 just outside of Three Rivers. I have been stopping at the truck stop next door for a while but we finally decided to stop at the BBQ place. We ended up getting a bbq chopped brisket sandwich and some beef ribs. Real good taste and not bad for the price. Real soft meat and a nice indulgence before getting to San Antonio. read more

Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q - Front entrance... - Barbeque Near Me - Whitsett, Texas

The service was friendly and it was my first time eating here with my dad. The food was good and I'll come back here again.

If you have dangerously low expectations and thrive on disappointment and rejection, this is the establishment for you. Pros: easily accessible from the highway. It's a shame they don't use this to their advantage. What was left of the meat at 7pm was decent. Cons: everything else, to be precise. If you like having 9 options of meat on the menu but only have one available two hours before closing, you're in for a treat. If you enjoy being limited to 2 side dishes even though their menu gives the illusion of 7 options, step right up. Standard bbq and restaurant fare is not to be expected. (Remember, low expectations.) No pickles. No tea. No hot water at the bathroom sink. The bathroom sink drained into a pan under the sink. The patio had a nice layer of bird droppings, fire ants, and spider webs. If you like white bread with your brisket, no problem! Mosey on over the gas station next door to purchase your own because they ran out of i read more

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The food was alright and this spot is fairly clean. Nothing special, but not too bad. We did notice how unfriendly the staff was with not even cordial greetings. read more

Great barbecue place right off I37/281.Great food and friendly staff! Very unique indoor. Loved the brisket plate and sides of potato salad.

Not bad. The BBQ was dried out but the sauce was ok. Their fried food was hot and fresh. The fish sandwich was surprisingly good. Service was ok. The first guy didn't want to be there. But the girl what finally helped us was really good. read more

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Was served old meat that looked to have sitting fir hours. Was very dry and not enjoyable.

Skip This Place Tasteless, fatty brisket. No smoke flavor and lots of fat. Beans only so-so. At least the place was clean and the service was acceptable, but do not recommend. read more