Hot date with the Hunny - the late December temperature was 75 - and where did we go? When going to…read moreand from a one-night campout at Toledo Bend Reservoir, I saw Fausto's Fried Chicken on the west side of the highway. It looked like a choke-and-puke that I enjoy going to: locally owned, very casual, unpretentious, low-priced. It's a 30 minute drive from us, so I suggested it to her, and she said yes. The inside of Fausto's is like what is to be expected from the outside. Enough tables & booths to seat 50, TVs on the wall, plastic plants, old license plates and a Bob's Big Boy sign for decor. It's the kind of place where local celebrity Micah Tyler would feel at home. If you want luxury dining, drive two hours to Houston's Galleria area. For a smidge under $20, we got a thigh & a leg each, she got fries, I got coleslaw, two Cokes. We sat down and got situated - and then someone brought out our dinner one minute later! Now THAT is fast food, and this isn't even a fast food joint. We both enjoyed the chicken. It was hot but not too hot, moist meat, light crunchy skin. Hot sauce bottles are near the drinks, I didn't see them until we were leaving :-( , the chicken would have tasted better with either Tabasco or Texas Pete's. The coleslaw was okay, a little dry. The Hunny wolfed down her fries. Fausto's is a good place to eat, whether for dates, families, sports teams, larger groups, or Micah Tyler. Its casual atmosphere is a good fit for the little Piney Woods town of Buna. It's likely a good fit for you too. Fausto's: making fried chicken great again.

Not the same chicken since the new owners took over. Not the same burgers either. The chicken used…read moreto have the right amount of spice to it, not now. The burgers also used to be a lot bigger too! We used to get three burgers and the family fries for take out, but the last time they were the size of something you'd get from Micky D's. Just a little disappointed from what it used to be.

When I go to Newton for my doctor's appointment, I usually go by and pick up lunch from here great…read moreservice, great food , with a homelike atmosphere.

They have gone cheap on their food products Now their food is no better than a drive thru…read morehamburger place. The food taste is not fresh and tasty. Very plain no salad included as menu said it was included

Great buffet.. prices are good for what you get. Wonderful atmosphere. Waitstaff very attentive…read more You can't get anything like this for $15.00. We'll worth it.

Small little place. Good food. Great service. Large…read moreportions It may be a small place but the food is yummy!

Apparently, this place has been open for a while and has escaped our notice. But we have not iced…read morenow! We started with the queso, since several of the posted reviews raved about it. It was good, and the chips were fresh and crispy. The bride had the La Reyna and I had the Anita's Dinner. The enchiladas were good, but the enchilada sauce was very good. My bride's guacamole was fresh, and my taco was really good. We'll definitely be back.

Really sweet waitress and fast service. Food was very good especially the queso! Only downside was…read morethe lack of booths.

Man Oh Man!! This is the place to come to for the Southern Meal of YOUR LIFE!! okay maybe not of…read moreyour life but definitely in Kirbyville. (Disclaimer we've only come to this southern style restaurant) BUT... let me tell you it was Delicious with a capital D! My love had the fried catfish and shrimp - catfish, corn and green beans. The catfish was melt in your mouth good. Fried to perfection and the batter was som-nice, lem'me telllya! She let me steal a piece is why I'm telling you! Shrimp was good as well but not as good as the catfish. Fries to be honest were meh, hence the 4 stars and corn according to my wife was not the side to order unless you like corn that don't taste good. Then it's the one you e been waiting for. Green beans were to her liking - flavorful and at least mentally a healthy choice. I mean you don't get much at a Southern-cooked joint that's healthy... am I right ‍ or am I right . I got the meatloaf, mashed-tators, and sweet baby corn. Maaaaaan the meatloaf was a junking piece of meatloaf with some good seasoning and know that it comes SMOTHERED in their tomato sauce which had a hearty cut of vegetables and good flavor. I like ketchup and Tabasco on just about everything but if you like it that way it will fill your belly and put a smile on your face. OH BUT WERE NOT DONE! The baby corn was sweet, delicious and perfectly cooked to soft but not to mushy perfection. The mashed-tators was REAL MASHED-TATORS. Skin in them with potatoe chunks just like they were made at home and the gravy was on point! COME AND EAT HERE!!! I guarantee you will come back to try something else... we are

Stopped on our way to the coast. The place was clean, staff very friendly, and burgers were great!!…read more And thanks for parking big enough for our RV

My father was a true grillmaster. But I learned what good grilled meats should taste like. For me,…read morebuying grilled meats has always felt like a foreign concept. To my mind, it was always a DIY endeavor--partly because a host of culinary sins can be hidden under those ubiquitous, heavy-handed sauces. That said, a recent stop in li'l ol' Buna, Texas, introduced me to Black Gold Barbeque, a spot whose work stands among the best I've ever tasted. They serve it right--no sauce involved, brave enough to let the meat stand entirely on its own merits. Their sides are solid, too; you don't need fancy, overloaded sides when you're doing this well on the pit. The atmosphere hits a great balance: it's not too polished and not a hole-in-the-wall, striking that sweet spot that says they're fully okay with you making a mess while you enjoy the grub. Top that off with genuine Texas hospitality, from a fun crew behind the counter who clearly enjoy each other as much as they do welcoming first-timers. They were featured in Texas Monthly back in April 2025, which, in a state practically built on the altar of smoked and grilled meats, is more than enough to earn my attention. You can check out that article here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/black-gold-barbeque-buna/. A word of advice: it hits you with a paywall if you aren't quick with the clicks, but I've got a downloaded copy, so let me know if you run into the wall and I'll make sure you get to see the writeup. Nowadays, barbecue isn't cheap, so it's important to get a leg up on a good place to chow down. Do yourself a favor and make the trip.

Wow the food was excellent. Texas Twinkie was a must have. Absolutely do not skip dessert! The…read moresheet cake was the best I have ever had...I need this recipe it blew us away. Clean and family friendly vibe we absolutely loved it. We are traveling across the country and this was one of our best stops! Thank again for the hospitality.

Very good! Both waitresses we have had were attentive and nice. Food is very good my husband loves…read morethe chicken fried steak. Very large portions. Prices are reasonable.

food is always served hot and fresh! fast service and a clean family environment to enjoy…read morebreakfast, lunch or dinner!

Everything tastes great a little pricey so we only go about once a month -- my wife loves stuffed…read morepotato I've had pulled sandwiches ribs sliced brisket all good and blackberry cobbler is fantastic-- you go to counter and choose your food pay and go sit down nothing fancy

We stopped at this barbecue place on our way to Paris, TX and wow! Food quick to order - we got a…read more3 meat plate and loaded potato. For our sides we're baked beans and corn casserole. Everything was delicious! We miss Texas barbecue!