Wow... just wow! I brought my son to Duke's Barbecue in Cleveland for his birthday, and we were both blown away. The brisket was some of the best I've ever had--perfectly smoked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone delicious. The potato salad was unbelievable, and the baked barbecue beans were absolutely perfect. Honestly, every single thing we ate was incredible. I've had barbecue all over Austin, Texas, and I can honestly say Duke's beats every place I've tried there. That's saying a lot! In my opinion, this is world-class barbecue and one of the best BBQ restaurants anywhere. The food, the friendly service, and the whole experience made my son's birthday extra special. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be bringing plenty of friends and family with me. If you love great barbecue, don't miss Duke's. It's a true Texas gem and absolutely worth the trip. Five stars all the way! read more

Happens to be driving around this town and I ask around what was a good BBQ place and someone recommends Dukes!! I got the E meats Dinner ! It was great flavor and a huge plate... I totally recommend this family owned business. The owner told me that they been in business for over 37 years! Keep up the nice environment and welcoming customers services. read more

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This was pretty good! I had a two meat plate with brisket and links. I also tried a link of their smoked boudin. I thought the boudin was a bit expensive ( I think it was $9.00), but it was a huge link and was very good. The beef and link were good as were the beans and potato salad. There were no options on the sides, but both were good. read more

Super Delicious BBQ and the service was Great I can't wait to eat here again yummy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Duke's Bar-B-Que - 2 meat brisket and pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Texas

I'm glad I stopped by for a good lunch. Historical to say the least. I'll have to try the ribs next time.

I kept a promise to a good man and took him up on his invite if I was ever in his neighborhood to stop by. I am glad that I did. The food was fantastic and the genuine customer service was phenomenal. When the food is prepared and served with love and kindness, it just eats (yes I said eats) differently and speaks to your soul. The Clevelands are wonderful people and the invite just draws you in on that lingering smell of smokey goodness in the air. Walk in fancy or roll in sporting comfort and either way you will be at home and greeted with Southern hospitality and a smile followed by a belly laugh. A true pleasure, Mr. Clevelands! read more

The staff is very friendly and helpful. My chopped beef was very good. My husband got the 2 meat plate and it was very good too. Very welcome atmosphere. read more

Some of the best Bbq you will taste in Texas. The pit master is a pro at what he does. He's been doing this for over 30 years! It's a small, family owned and operated business with great staff and service. This is one of the most down home feeling places I've ever experienced. There is not one bad dish on the menu. read more

You looking for great BBQ, southern hospitality and good company? Duke's is your place. Lemme share my story. We're driving through on our way to H-town and found Duke's on the Yelp app... as per our usual. You never eat bad this way. We found Duke's but realized that they only take cash or check. No worries, my partner left to grab cash while I finished ordering. Duke's amazing staff (kind woman who recently had a birthday - happy belated bella!) brought our order to me, packaged up and ready to go... all before we even paid. 15 minutes passed, them 20, getting close to 30. So, I texted to get the scoop. ATM hell. He's on location number 3 and not feeling hopeful. So, I can be creative. I asked the customers (one couple and one gentleman) in Duke's if anyone had a PayPal account and Angel said she did. She and Gabriel were waiting patiently on their order to arrive and without thinking twice, offered to pay for our meal. Wow. I was hoping to send dollars via PayPal and take care of our check that way. How kind! Meanwhile, my guy finds success with ATM number 3 and texts that he's on his way back with cash. Woot. We returned the kindness and instead paid for the couple's order who offered to pay for ours. And the remaining customer shared that he, too, would've helped out: "That's how neighbors are here. Duke is like that too." He wished ya safe travels and if that weren't enough, the young woman who took out order also shared being happy to take the $9 I had originally in exchange for the bill. Good folks here. Good BBQ. We enjoyed our sandwiches and were so taken with the good hearted folks that I forgot to take pics of the food. Added some of the interior and exterior. Super friendly. Wow. Hugged the staff, said thanks again and they wished us safe travels to Houston. We were just with family. Gotta love Texas. read more

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It was my first time trying it . I ordered a bake potatoes extra cheese with moist brisket on side . When I got home the potato you can tell was old and it was microwave... The brisket was cold . The only thing was hot was the bbq sauce . But the staff was very nice . Would I go back .. NO !! read more

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Just ok, although it's supposed to be the best in town. The menu is limited. We got brisket sandwiches which had a good sauce. Just ok. But Floyd's in the same town was worse read more

Fast excellent true Texas BBQ. This is definitely worth a stop if you were anywhere near Cleveland. The small, unassuming building should not limit you from trying everything on the menu. I can't wait to come back. Well worth the trip read more

I only went there one time and ordered a barbecue beef sandwich. No bun, just store bought white bread. It is the same most people use when they make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It did come with something extra special which is rib bones in the sandwich with the meat. Who in the world puts bones in a sandwich? What a waste of money. You can't tell me that they don't know better. read more

5 star alert! deep in the heart of Cleveland Texas, you'll find dukes barbecue. Don't let outside fool you, this is a must try! Service: The owner is extremely nice, he goes out of his way to make you feel like family. There really fast and they check on you constantly to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. Food: I got the brisket with ribs and it was just phenomenal. All two meat plates come with potato salad and beans. The brisket is amazing, extremely tender and full of flavor. I also got the ribs and they were equally good and full of flavor as well. The sauce is extremely good, kind of sweet but amazing. The beans are to Die for. I normally don't even like beans but these beans are amazing! The potato salad is really good as well. Next time I'm in Cleveland I will definitely stop by Dukes for some amazing barbecue and I really would like to try the sausage. Keep up the great work Dukes you guys really know how to barbecue. read more

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In laws brought some over and it was the best bbq food. I stopped to get some for lunch the other day it was amazing!

Delicious bbq at a great price and with even better service. Dropped in off a whim while travelling outside Houston to go hunting and realized I played football at the same HS, in California, as his nephew. What a small world. We had a great chat and he even called up his nephew to say hi due to the nice incident. I will be dropping in here every time I go to Houston area for the good food and the good conversation. read more

Very good BBQ! Owner was super nice and friendly. He's been in business for 40 years.

Best flavor bbq anywhere I've ever been. Family owned and operated. Highly recommend, you won't be sorry getting food from here I promise!

6/5 stars for both food quality and service! Ribs are the star of the show while the sliced beef, chicken, and sausage all are fighting for the spotlight. The Spicy/Hot Sauce is a must. While musing on what to order, "It's all good, just get it all!" crooned from the kitchen. Mr. Duke told no lies. A 3 meat plate in my hand, I exited with a compliment of well wishes on the side. Delicious food, delightful people! read more

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Best BBQ in liberty county ... nice hometown place with good service and even better tasting bbq !! Duke really took care of me

Love this place everyone is so happy to see you food is always good I love the baked potato

Tried this out since a local referred me here. Cash only!! The prices on yelp pics have increased. We ordered a chopped beef sandwich and a small potato salad. I didn't care for potato salad it had seasonings in it I think. Husband ordered a baked potato with chopped brisket and chicken. It was enough for 2 portions for him. Overall we will return. read more

Duke's BBQ in Cleveland, TX is real bbq. You can tell from the aroma as soon as you step up to the door. They give large portions, and fast service. Friendly staff. Their hours have been a little off lately. read more

This is as authentic as East TEXAS barbecue gets! The barbecue here is sublime. It's a cash only business and the staff is attentive and gracious. It's a neighborhood place so there's always someone familiar coming in but newcomers are always feeling welcome. The meats are high quality and have just the right amount of smoke on them. I've eaten here many times and probably have only had one chicken that was a bit dry other than that I give the meet a 10 of 10. The sides are OK, but the meat is the thing! Don't let the outside fool you. The inside is kept clean and serviceable for barbecue eating. The sauce is a 9 out of 10. The owner is usually on premise and is always gracious and helpful. read more

I'm sorry, I read the reviews I stopped and it wasn't worth the $18 I spent for baby ribs and not so good sides..sorry but ive Definitely had better and I heard a microwave being used .. idk read more

While driving through Cleveland today, Mama Jan did an Internet search and found "Dukes BBQ". We thought we died and went to BBQ Heaven. "Duke" makes the best BBQ on planet earth. On top of EXCELLENT BBQ, he was such a friendly, down-to-earth man. Anytime we drive through Cleveland, we will stop for more BBQ. Duke's BBQ 703 N. San Jacinto Cleveland, TX 77327 (281) 432-8000 read more

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My fiancé and I had some AMAZING BBQ and Boudan here. The ribs were falling off the bone and had the perfect amount of smoke and robust flavor! We will be coming here every year when we're in town! 10/10 recommend read more

Well worth the effort to find this place. The ribs fell off the bone. Make sure to bring cash, no cards accepted. read more

They are our secret too a great company or family barbecue shhh. Lol Great staff and we have never been disappointed. You are robbing yourself of some great bbq and Texas hospitality. You must treat yourself read more

Mr Duke is a true pit master who has been in business at the same location in Cleveland TX for 35 years! Mr Duke is a Vietnam Vet and served in the US Army as a heavy utility operator. The BBQ is FANTASTIC and definitely worth a stop if your passing through Cleveland TX. I've had everything except the chicken and turkey. My personal favorite is the Jumbo Size Chopped Beef Baked Potato (all the way). CONS: Bring Cash because they do not accept credit or debit. Minus that the BBQ IS FANTASTIC! read more

Picked up some BBQ sandwiches while driving through the area on our way to Dallas. It was delicious! The place is not much to look at but when we saw the barbecuing going on out back snd smelled it cooking I knew we were in the right place. They were very friendly. Not sure if you can sit there and eat. We got ours at the drive through window. FYI you cannot eat the sandwich while you drive. It was very juicy and will run down your chin. Had to stop at a gas station and wash up after we ate. Highly recommend! read more

The owner Duke came out spoke to myself, my husband, and my cousins. Very friendly atmosphere. Barbeque, Potato salad, and beans were excellent. Differently worth the drive to Cleveland, Texas. read more

Duke's Bar-B-Que - Owner Mr Duke, Tommy, Joyce, Joan and Steve. - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Texas

Driving through and saw dukes on the map didn't know what to expect. Did not disappoint. Friendly staff and food was awesome. Must try.

BBQ is still good but this time I went about 90 minutes before they closed and when I got it home it was 1/3rd fat (3oz) out of a half pound of BBQ beef. I was disappointed. I've learned my lesson about going near closing time. Next time I need to go at lunchtime. read more

Top-of-the-line barbecue. I had it on my drive from Livingston to Houston a couple days ago. The potato salad was quite good with a bit of a mashed texture, and the beans rivaled the best I have ever had. Both sides tasted like they were homemade, which is often not the case at such places where you can tell they came from a mass purchase. I also had links, brisket, and chicken. The people I was with also had ribs and were very happy with them. To be sure, I currently live in central Texas where there is a lot of superbly delicious barbecue. Obviously the taste of meat here is no John Mueller or blacks barbecue in Lockhart. But it's still damn delicious, and the service was really really friendly and welcoming. I've had barbecue only in a few spots on the eastern side of Texas, and so far this place has been my favorite. read more

Great BBQ! Piping hot, great smell, good sides and a heaping pile of tasty animals.. I'll be back! read more

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Food is awesome! Staff is friendly and warm. Really great brisket, chicken and ribs! Perfect amount of bbq sauce. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Great BBQ. I had the rib dinner, came with plenty of sides to make it a full meal. Nice, smokey flavor with a mild BBQ sauce. Friendly people running the joint, would definitely come again. read more

Duke's Bar-B-Que - Rib dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Texas

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Friendly staff, amazing food. They even helped me out with a dime for a bottle of water. Real good people and food. Cash or check only!!! read more

Always looking for a new restaurant to try, Duke's did not disappoint. When you open the door you can tell from the smell they know what they are doing. We enjoyed ribs, brisket, and sausage. The dinner included potatoe salad and pinto beans. I look forward to the next trip to Duke's. read more

Duke's Bar-B-Que - Enjoyed a two meat and a three meat plate. Ribs, beef, and links; very flavorful with a side of tasty potatoe salad and beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Texas

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