Crossbuck BBQ is probably located way too close to Cattleack Barbecue. Not sure how that happened - they are literally neighbors. Turns out that works in my favor! Should we compare the two? Nope. There's no way to confuse them, which was ingenious on Crossbuck's part. Cattleack is for Texas BBQ purists. It is truly and undeniably smokehouse perfection. Crossbuck puts a culinary modern twist on BBQ. Their focus is cooking up something deliciously unfamiliar and familiar at the same time. They are BBQ Creatives who obviously love food. It's like Bobby Flay is back there taking old school recipes and adding some special ingredients that transform it all into a separate category of BBQ. Crossbuck is officially in my carnivore rotation of meat candies. read more

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Pretty good BBQ place. Funny thing is, the best things about them were the homemade buns, the homemade pickles and the homemade chow chow. The meat was not bad, but those sides were excellent! Meat wise I liked the St Louis style ribs (tender, flavorful, wish they were less heavily sauces), the Burnt ends (again heavy on the sauce, but tender and good taste), the turkey was tasty, but on the dry side, and finally the sausage (also dry). I only tried the baked beans as an official side.and they were tasty. So overall good and if I could have their sides with Cattleack BBQs meat it would be perfect. read more

We came to this place after they catered a friend's birthday party, What a hidden gem. The brisket and turkey was delicious. We had the twice baked potato at the catering event but they only had twisted potatoes at the restaurant, Everting was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is a causal setting in a small strip mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We wi definitely come back and keep them in mind to cater in the future as well. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Brisket and Turkey Combo. - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Response to owner's original comment that apparently she deleted and second comment - yes, legal please review! Oh good Lord Beth McLaughlin! You did not respond to my issues with your food and customer service but chose to attack me personally. Apparently all those lawsuits (5 is it?) between you and Lockhart Smokehouse, where your husband Tim was terminated, has caused you stress. Time travel is super easy - I am in my 70's and I was in my 60's - it's called a typo. I was born in 1954 - what age does that make me in 2022 when you opened? Today? But I know you were being snarky (on brand - see responses to others' reviews) and insinuating that it is a "fake" review. One star food usually comes from one star owners. But thank you for reading my one star review of your food and customer service and for taking the time to read some of my other reviews. 50 reviews - 24 are 5 star and 11 are 1 star over 13 years. I must get a new hobby. Review: I've eaten a variety of their food 3 times - 2 at catered events and 1 takeout that my husband brought me after eating lunch there. This is subpar food all around and a poor value. (About me: (edited) born in 1954 in Memphis, when everyone else had ham and turkey on holidays we had St. Louis style ribs, my dad sponsored a team at Memphis in May. Favorite high end bbq - Hutchins in McKinney and Terry Black's.) I've had their brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, turkey, chicken, Mac and cheese, baked beans, slaw, potatoes, potato salad, beans and mixed vegetables. The sides are nothing special and dull as dirt. The slaw at the catered event was in a half pan that is supposed to serve "18-22 people for $40". The pan had maybe the equivalent of 1 bag of $2 coleslaw mix from the grocery store with brown drizzled dressing. There was so little that the slaw didn't touch the sides of the pan and I was the first one in line. I feel sorry that my host was ripped off. The brisket is so strange. All gray, no smoke ring and no flavor. Even the photo on the website shows gray meat. My to go order brisket was 50% fat. It appears they don't know how to trim a brisket. My husband didn't know to request lean and as the owner responded to a review "you just have to ask!" Well how about asking your diner for their preference and showing some customer service. All other meats, pulled pork swimming in grease, ribs (I can make better in my oven), sausage, turkey and chicken are just okay and definitely not worth the price. We have friends who have eaten bbq all across the state and from every "best" list. They ate here with a large group and not a single person would be back. There are several of these types of bbq restaurants across the metroplex. Their common theme seems to be overly expensive bbq not worth the hype and sprung from a corporate board room rather than organically from a pit master's desire to ply their craft. I don't think that any of the best started out with a fancy building and slick website. Oh one more thing - I had to laugh at the resume of their chef who worked at Lockhart Smokehouse in Plano. That place was a one and done for me when my pork chop was tough as an old boot but at least the blue cheese coleslaw had some flavor! read more

Great food and service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a tucked away location- nice and intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food portions were fantastic and the watermelon margarita was superb! Highly recommend! read more

This was a great barbecue place. I walked right in on 4 July when the place around the corner had a hour and a half line. The owner went out of his way to be friendly to me and explain the different options and the barbecue is great. The brisket was maybe a little soggy, but not a dealbreaker and the Asian coleslaw and baked beans were excellent. Proud to give my business to this place and I could tell that they were genuinely thankful for my patronage. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

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Second visit here. The beef ribs were good but a little dryer than previous visit. The beef broth was a little sweet but nice. The spicy bbq sauce is excellent. Roasted potatoes were good as were the mixed vegetables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the ambience and the St Louis trained pork ribs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I've driven by crossbuck barbecue multiple times and decided to stop in for a late lunch today. There is only one other patron when I arrived, you walk up and order your food, very casual. They have a variety of meat options as well as sides. They also had beer options. Interior is rustic with some hand painted logos throughout. There is ample seating inside, and a patio outside. Even though it was a tad chilly I enjoyed lunch on the patio. The prices were a bit high in my opinion, but you are served an ample amount of food. I opted to have the brisket and turkey, vegetables, which included squash and broccoli, and the black-eyed peas, since it was New Year's Day. The brisket and turkey had a really nice smoky flavor. The turkey was moist but the brisket was a tad dry. Black Eyed Peas had a really nice flavor. Food was also served with a roll. They had a sweet and spicy barbecue options, I tried the spicy, had a nice flavor and kick. There were pickles, and a type of relish, that really was tasty. It was an overall good experience, I would definitely come back to give them another try. read more

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We hosted an event for 100+ people and it was amazing! Food was very tasty, service was incredible and the entire staff made us welcome!

Great BarBQ. We did the family pack that serve for. Actually it served more than that a grown man, and there was leftovers on the meat portions. We did the ribs and the brisket and that was plenty. Both of them were great tasting exactly what you expect in a good barbecue we will be eating there again. The staff was awesome very accommodating read more

Food was amazing. My daughter and I decided to drive over at opening because the time before they were sold out. Welp so glad we did, we had the brisket , pork ribs, sausage and loaded potato. Everything was so tender and good. Damien assisted us and was absolutely amazing customer service. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and gave a great recommendations and portion size so we didn't over or under order. I can't wait to come back and try some other items. read more

Firstly the food is amazing. I got the sausage and brisket both had amazing flavors and the bbq sauce really helped elevate the flavors as well The service was good - the cashier was friendly and helpful [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very classic bbq joint and very open and welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Crossbuck BBQ - My bbq plate with sausage and brisket - may have ate the sausage a little too quickly - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great patio to sit on a nice day![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have margarita machines, liquor and beer. We drove by and decided to stop in. I got the 2 meat plates- sausage and brisket, with the loaded potato and hominy sides. The rolls that come with are free and so much better than the normal sliced bread you get at a BBQ place! The staff is also really friendly and helped us out. Definitely recommend stopping by !!! read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Patio - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

The people were very friendly. The food was ok. I got the ribs and chicken. Both fine. We shared the pork belly, also fine. One co-worker got the turkey, she said it was very good. My boss tried it and also said it was very good, that if we came back, he would get that. The sides were a mix of succes. The coleslaw is just weird. Not sure who ever actually finishes that side once you take a bite. I didn't, and neither did anyone else. And I LOVE coleslaws. Beans were good, potato salad was good. However, there are better places for the same price, so probably not visiting again. read more

This new addition is AMAZING! Chopped chicken and brisket wrapped in bacon. I've never had anything like it .....it's now my new favorite here!! read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Chopped brisket and chicken wrapped in bacon then smoked! Hominy and baked beans that are amazing!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

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Dang it Nuss! How did I miss this place? Just wandering around looking for a lunch and happened upon this place on a cloudy Wednesday. Brisket is VERY good. Hot Mac and cheese is as advertised. If you are just wanting a little creamy Mac with heat, here it is. The bread is light and has a great little crust on it. Not just a bbq roll you get other places. They put some effort into this. Mixed veggies, my nod to eating right, had a nice little blend of seasoning on it and cooked just enough. Not hot, just tasty. I showed up at 11:30 and it was mostly empty. By 12:15, things were picking up but no line. Lunch ended up about $27 with a drink and tip. Coming back for the ribs. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

What happens when a Cordon Bleu-trained chef from the Midwest learns BBQ from a Pit Master in Austin and then settles in a Dallas suburb? Crossbuck BBQ in Farmers Branch! Chef-Pit Master Tim McLaughlin has teamed up with Chef-Pit Master Damian Avila to bring the Metroplex a unique combination of flavors to their smokers that is a refreshing change from the ordinary. While the classic smoke flavor is evident, it doesn't take long to see that these Pit Masters don't limit themselves to the conventional Central-Texas style. This is best seen upon the first look at the pork ribs. The St. Louis-style rib is covered in a dry rub and then a sweet and tangy sauce that tastes like a cross of Memphis and Carolina. They are firm and meaty and complex in flavor. The Sliced Brisket, on the other-hand, is unmistakably in the Central Texas tradition. Slow Smoked in their custom-built smokers with a thick bark of semi-sweet seasonings, then sliced to order to satisfy any Texan. However, letting their Midwestern roots show through, they will serve the Brisket with one of their two house-made sauces. Another very unique fusion of flavors is the Black Molasses Pulled Pork. It's most like Carolina BBQ - but it's not Carolina BBQ! It's sweet yet tangy, with an Asian flare. Especially for Texans, it's probably a little strong to eat alone - but that's where the Crossbuck Homemade Rolls come in! The staff is happy to make any of your choices into a sandwich, and the Pulled Pork makes a great sandwich, maybe topped with a little Slaw and an Iced Cold Beer!? As if three meats weren't enough in one visit, I also had their Smoked Sausage. Unlike many who have Jalapeno added to the mix, Crossbuck instead adds Poblano Peppers. The result is dryer, sweeter sausage that's not at all greasy. (My mind is thinking about dicing this up with some of their Smoked and Roasted Potatoes for quite a fine hash! - I think I'm ordering some to take home next time.) Then there's the "Brisket Candy" Burnt Ends (Yes, I'm still talking about the meats - and I didn't try them all!) Starting with the traditional fatty layer of the Brisket, it's diced and mixed in a sugary spice rub along with some Shiner Bock and then back to the smoker. The prevailing flavor is sweet, but the savory beefiness of the brisket. The sides are also a bit of a departure from the Central Texan traditional sliced bread and dry slaw. It's hard for me to pick a favorite among the White Cheddar Mac n Cheese, Smoked & Roasted Potatoes, Miso Honey Slaw and the Cotija Cheese Hominy - and those are just my favorites! If you want suggestions on pairings, I'd go with Pulled Pork and Slaw, Brisket with the Mac n Cheese, Sausage with Potatoes and Burnt Ends with Hominy. If all of that isn't enough to convince you to give Crossbuck a try, they also serve Breakfast Tacos on Sunday mornings! read more

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Purchased Ribs, Brisket, Burnt Ends, and Sausage. ALL of them were dry and tough. Felt like we got food cooked 3-4 days prior. Had the sides of Mac n cheese, potato salad, beans, and something they said was slaw. Just as bad. This was definitely not a good representation of Texas BBQ. Spent over $120. Probably should have gotten my family a pizza instead. Nobody enjoyed it. SMH read more

We went in for lunch, right around noon and the place was empty. If this was a movie, that would have been foreshadowing. The servers were nice, the restaurant was clean, and the Macaroni and cheese was creamy...I didn't say good, but it was creamy. Thats the only good thing I have to say. The brisket was dry and salty with no smoke flavor. The sausage was just ok. And my bread was hard, and not intentionally. My friend didn't like her coleslaw concoction, which she stated tasted a little old. We both left food on our plates and took nothing with us. **Update I responded to the business owner, who left the message below, once I received the message on 4/7/2024. Thank you. ** read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Clean. Friendly. + Rolls were light and fluffy, Mac and cheese was delightful, pork ribs were good, pit master vegetables were good. - the brisket was mostly fat, the burnt ends were dry and over cooked, I wish the ribs came naked and then you could add as much sauce as you want. read more

Stopped by here and the food was good. The food was hot and ready to go. The best thing was the pork ribs and the $3 margaritas all day, everyday. The roasted potatoes were good as well. read more

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Friendly, tasty, down home Texas country bbq place. Love the chill TX themed interior and they play good country music. Service is at the counter which is great - definitely my preference. No need for waiters. Friendly frontline team. They need to advertise more to local businesses so they can get more folks in there for happy hour / dinner! It was maybe 30% occupied when I was there on a Wednesday after work. They had $3 margaritas.... Not sure if that is every day or just Wednesdays. The food was so good I ate it all before I got a pic, so took pics of the interior instead. read more

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Amazing service and the owners are friendly, food was great and everything is in-house. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sausage, brisket, and house made pickles were incredible! read more

I sort of stumbled on this place after a long day of errands and BBQ sounded like a nice treat. They close early on Monday and Tuesday, and I got there an hour before they they shut down at 3pm and the place wasn't very busy at all. The place is a pretty common bbq layout with a counter on one side, room for a line out of the way, and a large dining room. If you've been to bbq place you likely know what to expect. I went sort of an untraditional route for myself and ended up ordering a daily special which was Beef Rib tacos (~$19 for 2 tacos with 2 sides). The tacos overall were pretty great, being heavy on the meat to the point there wasn't too much else competing with it, though that is what you want when going to a bbq place honestly. If it were a regular menu item I'd likely order it again even though they are a bit pricier than I like to go for tacos. I have a hard time comparing this to other BBQ places I've been as I normally tend to judge them by their brisket and sausage and I didn't order either. I thought the beef rib meat was good and they aren't generally my favorite option so that bodes well. I'd go back to try my usual staples if I was in the area for sure. Pretty good first impression for a competitive category. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - A daily special: Beef Rib Tacos (~$19 for 2 tacos with 2 sides) not on the normal menu. - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Doors are open. Grills are firin. Smoker gettin smokey. Crossbuck BBQ brings the BBQ 2 U. Located in the heart of Farmers Branch, this lil operation is the powerhouse of the community. I got the brisket plate that comes with two sides of your choice. Y'all do not sleep on the Mac!! Veggies were cooked to perfection and had a nice cronch to it. Brisket was tender and moist can't go wrong with that. Great food and amazing people is all you really need in life am I right? Come on over ride your horse on over and try the cheesy mac. Will leave you cheezin from ear to ear! read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Brisket plate with Mac and cheese and veggies - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Good was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool spot to hit while we were passing through and wanted to get some good BBQ.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the St Louis style ribs, fell off the bone- my favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fast service and lots of TVs on showing games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Second visit was as good as the first. Brought 3 Others with me and they agreed. Love the ribs with sauce, very tender again. Brisket and Turkey were both juicy and Smokey. The roll is incredible! I add the turkey and brisket to make a delicious sandwich. The Mac and cheese was spicy and very cheesy!! Made all of us sweat, but in a good way. Very friendly staff!! Very clean inside with lots of TV's and good music. Hidden gem as wasn't very crowded again! read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Brisket, turkey, ribs and habanero Mac n cheese with sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

I have been impatiently waiting for Crossbuck to open and let me assure you - the food was worth the wait! I stopped by this afternoon and ordered a 1/4 smoked prime rib plate which included two sides. I ordered the hominy and started to order the beans but changed my mind and ordered the mac and cheese instead. The staff had started to fill a container and I apologized for the waste and they said they would send it home with me as a sample. At that point, I decided to enjoy my food on their patio and added a beer. When I went to pay for my meal, it was packaged to go and I went into shock when I paid the bill. Including tip and my beer was $34.94. I was charged for the beans that were sent home as a sample but noted that the bowl was filled so I don't mind paying for a full ration. Good food, wonderful staff but it was expensive for a 1/4 serving of meat that was sent home with me in a styrofoam container. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - $34.94 including tip - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

10 out of 10 out of 10 lol. Food was amazing. BURNT ENDS ‍ Customer service was also great. Try the Mac n cheese to read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is great experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Stand in line to go or great dining area vibvibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The brisket is off the charts good, and my ribs didn't make it home so good too! read more

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Unfortunately, unlike the majority of reviews, I was not a fan. My partner and I order brisket, ribs, sausage, and chicken. For sides we had double Mac and potatoes. The meat had been sitting out which I could definitely taste in the temperature and tenderness. The meat was dried out except the chicken which needed to be cooked longer. The bbq sauce was underwhelming and the potatoes were severely under seasoned. The Mac was the best thing and I have no complaints. I think it's a cool addition for the area but not a destination spot. read more

I'm still on the fence about this place. They are reasonably priced and the food is good. I'd stick with the proteins though and skip the sides (proteins are where the taste value comes from). The ribs were good, I'd prefer them dry and will ask for them next time that way. Service was great, person I assume is the owner came and checked on every table which I thought was really nice. The restaurant was very clean, not sure though I understand the "theme" or decoration style. Overall I'd say give it a try. read more

Let me start by saying I grade BBQ tough, but fair. This is Texas, after all, so our standards and expectations are high when it comes to BBQ. I'd give Crossbuck a 3.5 if I could do half stars, but I'm rounding up because I see potential. The brisket was average, but I also only got a 1/4lb, so hard to judge completely fairly. I'll update after I go back. The winner for me was the candied burnt ends. It is a unique flavor with a sweetness to it, but good smoke flavor at its heart. The brisket beans are solid as well, but could use a bit more of the brisket flavor to really make them pop. The potatoes under performed and came in very flat with minimal taste, even for a potato. The service was outstanding. Very friendly as you'd expect from a Texas BBQ place. We were greeted and had the menu explained very clearly, as it is a little different from your usual BBQ place. But don't worry, you can still just get meat by weight and gorge on that if you prefer to keep it simple. We were checked on 3 times over lunch to see if we needed anything else AND to have freshly baked cookies delivered to the table as a nice surprise. Very clean and simple inside with seating very good for groups. The outside was nicely setup as well. Pricing was a very fair value. As things get rolling, I expect them to refine their craft and make some adjustments to up their game. They stay true to Texas BBQ while also being creative, thus I'm rounding them up to 4 stars. Oh, no sweet tea. That needs to be rectified ASAP. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Brisket, candied burnt ends, potatoes, brisket beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Delicious barbecue! It wasn't busy on a Friday evening and the service was very quick. The staff was friendly. Their sides are very creative and unique. The ribs and mac and cheese were our favorite, but I would skip the slaw next time. I'll be back for the mac and cheese and to try the burnt ends! read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Mac and Cheese, Miso Honey Slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

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If you are looking for some amazing and innovative bbq, I highly recommend going here. We loved everything we had and enjoyed the creativity with the recipes! The brisket was so moist and tender, melted in my mouth! The sausage was so flavorful and they are constantly coming up with new recipes such as Al Pastor and a cheesy hot Cheetos recipe! The turkey breast was so juicy and not a speck of dryness! One of my favorite things were the brisket burnt ends. They were incredible. Loved how they mix a sweet rub with Shiner to create this masterpiece! My other favorite was the pulled pork! This had an Asian flare to it to create a spicy and sweet recipe! We had so many sides such as the Mac n cheese that every member could have probably drank! I really loved the creamy hominy too which you don't find at many places! And let me suggest a frozen margarita to complement your amazing meal! It was so good! We cannot wait to come back and you should make sure to go! read more

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The food was fantastic, highly recommend this place! The hominy side was really unique and flavorful.

The food is so good here! Everything tastes delicious. The service is always good, and it's a nice place to sit down and eat. Very chill environment. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Ribs, burnt tips, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, roll - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

I keep reading that these are fake reviews?? No, the food is average. Burnt ends were bad! Stringy, over cooked and marinade took away from smokey flavor. Go compare yours to say...Good Union at State farm and there is no comparison. I'm sorry, but I've tried you three times and wondered why I came back. Please change some techniques, [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place looks great, friendly people..etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But for the money...I walked out kinda disgruntled. read more

I was let down with the food served here. I ordered half a pound of fatty brisket last night. While the bark was on point, the rest of the brisket felt like I was chewing on undercooked meat that was somehow dried out at the same time. I think a big factor is that the meat was cut WAY earlier in the day and sat for too long. The amount of fat on the brisket was too much, so much so that I can insinuate that it was also not trimmed properly either. I do comp. barbecue so my bar is high. That said, at $30/lb, I expected better. Buddy got the pork ribs and he left half uneaten. I asked why, and he said... "they're trying too hard". I can only guess that means the spices were too much. I did not like the sides that I got. Miso honey slaw was a bit bland. I wish I had also read that the potatoes had curry in them as well. Sadness. An extra star was given for friendly service and cleanliness of the joint. Great patio area and it's next to one of my fav. breweries. Love that FB has a new place to eat at, but it's just not up to snuff for this guy. ---- In response to the owner's comment: if the brisket was cut on demand then I'm even more disappointed in it. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas

Visited Crossbuck BBQ on a recent trip to Dallas. Wish I could say it was great, but it wasn't. I start with what was pretty good. I had the St. Louis spareribs and the Texas brisket with a side of baked beans and mac & cheese. The St. Louis spareribs were good as were the Texas brisket. Good but not great. The St. Louis spareribs did have a nice smoky flavored to them and they were tender I guess I was just really disappointed with the sides. The big beans were not good at all, and the mac & cheese was average at best. to get a good review I think the sides have to be at least as good as the main course. I don't know that I would return, but you may want to give it a try. read more

Crossbuck BBQ - Half & Half. St. Louis spare ribs and Texas brisket. Baked beans and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Farmers Branch, Texas