I had a great time at Rick's. We went because we heard great things about the place from some…read morelocals. And by locals, I mean businessmen/working professionals in the area- this restaurant is smack dab in the middle of an industrial complex in Garland. When we walked in, the place was semi-packed with a line of people getting food to go and others wanting to dine in. That should tell you how popular this place is despite the lack of reviews. I think that might have to do with the fact that most of the customers appeared to be over the age of 60 or were eating during their work lunch break at one of the several business nearby (not the typical foodie reviewer crowd). Let me start by saying I didn't get to try many of the BBQ meats and I don't usually give 5 stars to a BBQ joint if I haven't tried their smokehouse meats. But here's to supporting our local businesses! I do plan on going back trying the meats out, but I really enjoyed my experience even without them. Meats available: Brisket, Sausage, Hot links, Ham, Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, Pork Ribs. 2 meat plate with 2 sides/Drink/Toast for $15 I was really swayed to get the daily special for $10 M-TH and $12 F-Sat Monday: Sausage Plate Tuesday: Chicken Fried Steak Plate Wednesday: BBQ Chicken plate Thursday: Hot Link Plate Friday and Saturday: Beef Rib Plate ($12) Daily Plate specials include two sides, Texas toast, and a Medium Drink- Great deal. I came on a Tuesday and tried their Chicken Fried Steak- I couldn't resist since that's my favorite comfort food plate and it did not disappoint. I usually like a lean and crispy chicken fried steak, this was thicker meat and less crispy breading but tasted really good and well made so I had no complaints. They have SO MANY SIDES! Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Pinto Beans, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Cheesy Potatoes, Fried Okra, Onion Rings, Mac & Cheese, Macaroni Salad, Marinated Veggies Corn on the Cob, Fruit Salad, French Fries, and Steamed Broccoli.... AND they were all available at the same time. Incredible. We heard that they're most popular sides are the cheesy potatoes and mac & cheese. The guys behind us in line were hollering at how they couldn't wait to get their hands on the cheesy potatoes to get us to hurry up :D I also got a $2.50 side of baked beans and fried okra. They all tasted good, I really wish I could have tried more but I was STUFFED. This is real homemade comfort food. The mac and cheese was amazing- I wish they put a few more macaroni in the cheese sauce as the ratio is a bit off with more cheese sauce than noodles but wasn't watery by any means. The cheesy potatoes were cooked perfectly and have that "stick to your insides" quality that you want when you want a hug from the inside. I completely understand why they're the popular sides. I also got to try a piece of my friend's plate who got sausage and chicken breast meats. Both were really good. Next time, I'd like to try their stuffed baked potato with brisket meat. Also want to try their peach cobbler and banana pudding, oh and their potato salad... and their coleslaw. Really the combinations are many and I will be going back to try more. I saw that they had turkey legs for $13, so no need to spend $20 at the State Fair if you ever get a craving for them. Also they had really good tasting bbq sauce. Wasn't overly sweet or spicy. They cater and have a food truck that you can rent for events!

The barbecue was beautifully smoked and delicious and given large portions. It was economical as…read morewell. The family run business was on site to make sure everyone is satisfied. The inside is very clean and maintained and service is great. The outside appearance is a little fooling due to location but the inside is well worth it.

Good dude great food !!!! Of course, we'll always be coming…read moreback for more ! The brisket is smoked perfectly

Pride of family ownership evident in the cleanliness of the restaurant and the presentation of food…read moreitems. The BBQ was delicious and was served with hot and fresh fries. My wife was enamored with the hot and crispy okra. We will definitely eat at this restaurant again!

Barbecue ribs are good but you can taste lighter fluid on the meat. I have tried at least 4 times…read moreand I still taste the lighter fluid. Not sure I will be back

My friend was working next door putting in a new HVAC system and the cook saw him working all day…read morein the 105 degree heat. He offered him a sandwich! He can't believe how yummy it was. He said he wants to go back and eat there every week! We are going to use them for our next company lunch meeting. Thank you for being good Samaritans and feeding my friend with amazing food.

Hands down one the best hidden jewels in dfw!!! Been going here since 2017 and been to most Texas…read morebest and still keep coming back here!

Always some of the best BBQ anywhere!!!! I have been eating there since I moved to the Dallas area…read morein 2014. The pork ribs and sliced sausage links are hard to beat.

First experience here last night. Ordered the 3 meat baked potato - it was a monster! Definitely…read moreenough for two! The potato was excellent, the sauce was very good, the meats...well, I've had better if I'm being honest. The potato was topped with loads of goodies - sour cream, bacon bits, and a ton of cheese. On top of this was sausage, brisket and ribs, covered with sauce. The brisket was pretty dry. Without the sauce, it was a little tough to chew. The ribs were cut funky and while they had a very nice smokey flavor, they were pretty tough as well. The sausage was good. I will definitely be going back and trying again, especially for the baked potato.

Pictures don't even begin to prepare you for this. My toddler was tube fed for her first year of…read morelife and still has aversions- meat being one of them- but chatted about the smell the whole way home. Got home and put the bag on the table to prepare the rest of lunch and I looked over to see her with two giant pieces of sausage stuffed into her mouth and she refused to give them back. Ended up sharing this bad boy with her and my husband and still having some left over. I am 9 months pregnant and cannot wait to heat this back up as a midnight snack Seriously, Smoke to the Bone is so. Freaking. Good. Ridiculously good. I cannot say enough how heavenly this was. Run, don't walk, get the 3 meat potato and thank me later. I'm scared of how close I live to this place.

Sammy Lou's was the best. My brother and I went to dinner for his birthday. From the minute we…read moresat down everything was amazing. It started with Lay our server. She was very attentive and gave us good menu recommendation. The restaurant was spacious, clean and had a good vibe. The food was delicious. We had the meatloaf and smoked pulled pork with onion rings, cole slaw, mashed potatoes and baked beans. I can't wait to go back. It's even more awesome, that it's in the neighborhood close to home. I highly recommend the restaurant and server Lay to make your dining expense unforgettable.

Stopped in on a Sunday evening: very spacious restaurant with an inviting bar so I decided to eat…read moreat the bar. Super friendly welcome from the wait staff and it turned out the owner was working too. Great conversation. Started with the armadillo eggs which are deep fried Jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and served with ranch. These things are a weakness of mine and I ate the entire order. Next had a two meat platter with brisket and jalapeño cheese sausage. Sides were fried okra and broccoli. They have their fried food game down. Okra was hot and crispy and well seasoned. Delicious. The broccoli tasted like homemade steamed broccoli and was the exact texture I like. My brisket was super tender and tasty and the sausage was satisfying. I used the spicy sauce which gave everything a kick. Finished with the banana pudding with nilla wafers. Stuffed! Delicious meal and so friendly - I'll be back maybe for when they have live music on a weekend.

The dining area is clean and family friendly. They serve some of the best brisket I've had. I…read moreespecially enjoy both the beef and turkey brisket. The sides are consistently great, and the portions are generous. I've always had a good experience here and often bring family when they're in town. The staff are amazing and welcoming, and I appreciate that they offer samples as well.

What a fantastic customer experience!…read more Called to place a to-go order and was told they weren't taking takeout orders because it's the weekend, but that I was more than welcome to drive over and place the order in person. Sounds reasonable, right? So 20 minutes later, we arrive at 9:17 PM, well before the posted 10:00 PM closing time on both the website and the front door, only to be told they were closed and had sold out of everything. The best part? Apparently the bartender who answered the phone knew enough to tell me they weren't taking phone orders, but somehow forgot to mention the minor detail that they were closing early and had no food left. Nothing says "customer service" quite like sending people on a pointless road trip for absolutely no reason. Had that little piece of information been shared during the phone call, we could have saved the drive and gone somewhere else. Thanks for keeping us informed

Unassuming little food truck, but don't let the look deceive you! I have been looking for some…read moregreat brisket and I finally found some!! I ordered the brisket nachos and was not disappointed! Very tasty! The portion was huge and the owner was super friendly. I can't wait to try some of the other plates, but honestly, I think I'm hooked on the nachos already!!!!

The sides were really good. I went late in the day and the ribs were a little drier than my…read morepreference. I like for my rib meat to fall off the bone. I would try it again though, I would just go earlier or chose a different meat