We've dined here twice and had great food both times. The brisket is to die for! The owners went…read moreout of their way to make us feel welcome. This place is always busy, mostly with take-out orders and when they are out of food, they simply close. It's best to order ahead, especially if you want something on a a Sunday!

Full disclosure. This is not some fancy bbq place. This is a humble building with a sweet couple…read morethat run it. Just so you know what to expect. We stopped by on a whim based on a Facebook post. It's a very small older dusty building with limited seating and no restroom. They do not take cards. You have to pay cash or Zelle. They will sell out and close without notice. But we lucked out. We didn't know that most people call ahead and preferably a day or two ahead. We did have to wait about 45 minutes for our food. We were glad they hadn't already sold out. But it was quite the foodventure. Based on the aforementioned Facebook post, I ordered the Mr Big loaded baked potato. It has ham and brisket, cheese, sour cream, and bbq sauce. It came in an open faced to go container because there was no way it was closing. I had to dig down through several inches of meat just to reach the actual potato. I had to give some to my husband just to be able to close it to take home. Then I had to ask for a piece of tape. Well worth the price. My husband got the strawberry lemonade. Too sweet for me. He liked it. But it is served in a large mason jar which you get to keep. It had real strawberries in it. She even came and refilled it when it was about half gone. He got the mix plate. You can choose one or two or three meats. He got brisket and hot links. Large portions of meat. You don't get to choose the sides. You get potato salad and baked beans. He was very pleased with the amount of food. If you come expecting too much as far as atmosphere you might be disappointed. But if you want great food and a lot of it then call them up and bring your cash.

My new favorite BBQ place. We usually just buy by the pound and get a side each. Everyone at home…read moreloves BBQ too so we bring home the left overs. They have two different kinds of sauce, ("If it's good bbq, you don't need sauce") I don't care for either of them so it's a good thing their bbq is good. We mostly stick to the brisket and ribs but we've had the pulled pork as well and it's good. Haven't found a bad side yet and we've tried a lot of them. They always have peach and/or blackberry cobbler and it looks amazing but I do not like either of those. However on Sunday they have apple cobbler and it is just as amazing as it looked. They have the old fashioned long hallway walk to the ordering section that I haven't really seen since I was a kid. It brings back a lot of memories for me. They have a decent sized dining area, and a huge dance area in the back that has a full service bar and picnic tables set up for eating. We normally go into the music hall to eat and don't eat in the dining area. There's a big stage and they have live music and free dance lessons once a week.

Wife loved the chopped brisket sandwich but I've definitely had better. I didn't care for their…read moreGerman Potato Salad but their onion rings weren't bad. The ambience of the place is really nice and with live music on Saturdays I'm sure the place is hopping. However, I honestly feel that the food is overrated. There are other highly rated BBQ places in Lindale that I preferred to eat at but they are only opened on Saturdays or days we weren't in town for. I imagine they are preferred more by locals simply because of the quality of food cooked on fewer days opened.

Big huge sandwich. Good slaw and potato salad. But the winner here is the ribs. Some of the best I…read morehad in a while. Friendly service.

I always order Togo and their food is the best barbecue everrrr!!! Get there 4 meat combo it…read moredoesn't disappoint!!

So, I haven't eaten in the restaurant but it looks like a small local bbq spot. Picnic tables and…read moresuch. Walking in the smell hits you. Beautiful bbq! I have a favorite from here and it's the frito pie! Omg, brisket, beans, onions, jalapeños, cheese and of course, Fritos. They give you a serving of bbq sauce. We add some pickles to it. It is amazing. And the portion is huge, it feeds two of us. Don't sleep on this place. They sell out fast but the pit master knows what he's doing!

Today was our first visit. We ordered a couple of brisket sandwiches for pick up. One chopped and…read moreone sliced. They were absolutely delicious and we can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. The meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned, not too dry or fatty. It didn't even need sauce, but the sauce is also great! Tangy and not too sweet. Buns were toasted with the right amount of butter, not greasy or soggy. So far this is our favorite barbecue that we've tried since moving to Tyler and it was only a 15 minute drive to get there from our house. I didn't have much interaction with staff but they were friendly and welcoming when they gave me our bag, which included everything we had asked for in the special notes of the delivery app. We will definitely recommend to friends and family.

If y'all haven't tried Gerald McGee BBQ you have definitely been missing out. This has got to be…read morethe best barbecue in Tyler Texas. It's not a brick and mortar restaurant, it's a barbecue magician making the best barbecue from a trailer. His prices are extremely cheap compared to the amount of food he serves you. I literally fed four adults with two plates of food. That loaded baked potato I can't even explain in words how delicious it was Follow his Facebook page to find out where he will be next.

Yes, it's a tavern, with a pool table, neon lights, a juke box and dark corners, however...there…read moremay be tastier pork ribs somewhere, but they have eluded me. Why did I not know about these? Just give me a moment, okay? I'll be fine; let's move on. the sides were good but, on a previous visit, the mac and cheese tasted freshly made. Today's may have been (shudder) left over. The brown butter cake was truly decadent. A rich cakelet, ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce--dare I say it--just too much. However, if you haven't had this week's fill of everything you shouldn't eat, go for it. The hot towels afterward were much appreciated. A bit pricey, but does it really matter if it is the best? I don't think so.

We waited two hours in total to get seated and then to get our food. The food was excellent, but I…read morecan't say that the food was worth that long of a wait. They only do reservations for groups of 10 or more, and it was a Thursday evening during peak dinner hours. We got there before 7pm and ate close to 9pm. The tavern was crowded and overstimulating. The pork ribs were a standout, and we really enjoyed them. The spicy mac and cheese was also phenomenal. The potato salad was alright. The bar, however, was out of a lot of drinks. They also did not have or at least did not give us any menus. The server listed the options after we asked, but it's not very accommodating to just hear the options instead of seeing a menu, especially for people who have hearing issues or don't understand English super well. Not knowing the prices beforehand was also disappointing.

The food here is great. They are hardly ever open and a bit pricey for the amount of food they…read moregive. If they were a bit more friendly with the food it would be the best in East Tx.

Awesome BBQ! You can cut the brisket with a fork, ribs are perfect. Pinto beans delicious. If…read moreyou're near Troup, you gotta stop in!

Food is delicious. I have worked my way through the menu and it is fabulously tasty, every item…read more The service is so amazing you won't believe it! I love both the inside and outside. Service is as prompt outside as inside. I just can't say enough about this restaurant. Will go often and love to take guests.

Found this place on our mini-road trip to Tyler, TX! Let's just say the Texas Twinkie poppers are…read more100000/10--if gas prices wasn't so damn expensive I would make the trip from Houston--hands down! Mini Texas cornbreads were also one of my favs! Ambiance 8/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10