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    Evie Mae's Pit Barbecue

    4.5 (385 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Norman C.

    Evie Mae's BBQ is worth the trip and a revisit in the future! My family enjoys hunting for great Texas BBQ. We have completed the 2017 and 2021 TX Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. We started the 2025 list and we are more than half-way through the list as of June 2026. Heading to the spots in West Texas takes some logistical planning, patience, and lots of gas for the drive from the Texas Gulf Coast. On our recent BBQ quest to West Texas, my family stopped at one our favorite spots (top 5), Evie Mae's BBQ in Woolworth. This was our third time to visit Evie Mae's. I'm a Texas Trinity traditionalist. So we always order the brisket, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was very good - great bark, nice smoke ring, and well seasoned. I will say the brisket was a bit drier than I remember but I will chalk that up to us arriving thirty minutes before they closed. Ribs were excellent - smokey sweet and moist. We got the Jalapeño Cheese sausage which was a wonderfully spicy and cheesy with a a nice snap to the casing. We also had the Cheesy Grits and Potato Salad which were wonderful. The pint of cheesy grits were completely gone. We also picked up a couple of the homemade cakes to complement our leftovers. Oh, did I mention the free beer too? That always accentuates the BBQ experience. The restaurant is still as warm and inviting as before. Parking is easy. The staff took good care of us and were still in good spirits before closing. The first time we were there we got to meet Mallory Armis who sold us on the Green Chile cheesy grits and we aren't big fans of grits. We look forward to there grits. While we briefly saw Mallory this time she was busy. Hoping to meet Armis next time we're back. Hat's off to the pitmasters and staff at Evie Mae's BBQ. We'll be back.

    Emma D.

    Evie Mae's BBQ absolutely lives up to the hype. I got in line at 10:30am for the 11am opening, and even though the line looked long, it moved surprisingly fast - they really have efficiency down. The free beer while you wait is such a fun touch and makes the whole experience even better. The staff is some of the friendliest people you'll meet. Once you pick up all your food, there's plenty of large low top and high top tables to enjoy. The beef rib was insanely tender, the chile sausage was my favorite (packed with flavor and perfectly cooked), and the brisket was exactly what you want: juicy, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Everything is smoked low and slow and cut to order, and you can truly taste the care behind it. The potato casserole was so comforting and a unique side!

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    Cece C.

    Arrived at noon waited 60 minutes they ran out of the beef rib & turkey to be expected . Yes worth the wait. The favorite was the pork rib & grits . The deserts are so tasty. Free beer doesn't hurt . Def a place to try if you don't mind the wait

    Dan H.

    YES come here and get the brisket!! The ribs were our second favorite. Sides: potato casserole was the best, also tried the corn, collard greens, and corn bread. Free beers, need I say more. Don't drink the water. It is literally brown. Awesome that the bread, pickles, onions, peppers are all self serve. We came on a weekday around lunch time and there was a small line (maybe 8 people ahead of us) but plenty of food left at 1pm. I hear on weekends this place is crazy busy and they run out of the best stuff before 2pm so come early. Plenty of seating, first come first serve, casual atmosphere.

    Green Chile Sausage, Brisket, Pork Ribs, Baked Potato Casserole & Jalapeño Corn
    Zachary S.

    I think going to school in Lubbock had me spoiled. When a place like Evie Mae's was only a 15-minute drive from your apartment, it was easy to expect all BBQ to reach the highs of a Texas Monthly Top 10 BBQ joint. I always returned to Evie Mae's every three months or so, and it was always a great start-of-the-school-year and end-of-the-school-year option for me. From my past experiences, here are a few things I know: there is always a line, but the line moves quicker than most BBQ joints. The food is served down the line from when you place your order, but they are always on top of it, and it's ready by the time you make it to the end. The staff is also always on point. They are always so friendly. The space is huge. There is always seating even on a busy Friday or Saturday. The desserts are always a treat. Their pies and banana pudding are so tasty and so tempting. They stare at you through the glass as you order, begging for you to devour a slice of key lime pie. Also, being able to grab your own onions, pickles, jalapeños, and bread definitely helps speed up their efficiency. I think Evie Mae's might be the most efficient BBQ joint I've been to. We got there at 11:45, and from being in a line almost out the door and in a completely filled parking lot, it really only took us about 15 minutes to get our food. EFFICIENCY. Their menu is the standard affair, and I will discuss everything I ordered and my thoughts. Brisket: Very good. They slice it pretty slim, but it's flavorful and juicy. Just so well done and well made. Burnt Ends: Burnt ends, when done well, are like candy, and this was as candy as it could get. Green Chile Cheese Sausage: Their specialty sausage is pretty good. I think sometimes it can be a little too cheesy and miss the kick that a lot of other BBQ joints' sausages have, but I mean, you're comparing high quality to high quality. I would destroy a link of this any day. Pork Ribs: So well done, but they can sometimes be a little tougher than I prefer. The sweetness outweighs that, though, and it's so delightful. Jalapeño Corn: The jalapeño corn is killer. It's not too spicy and is so delectably creamy. Baked Potato Casserole: My personal favorite side. It's like a potato salad mixed with mashed potatoes-- buttery, cheesy, and secretly filled with bits of bacon. If you're ever in Lubbock, this place is a must-stop. The free beer is also an excellent perk, but I recommend walking across the outdoor patio and stopping in at Good Line Public House for some quality brews mixed with the Q. Evie Mae's proves you don't have to sacrifice quality for efficiency. Think of Evie Mae's as a Anthony Davis-like player. Just so dang efficient on the floor. RIYL: Huge barbecue joints in terms of seating, pies or all-you-can-eat white bread

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    Danielle A.

    Cool local spot, recommended by many people. I tried brisket 9/10, bbq chicken 7/10, pork ribs 9/10. Beef ribs sold out at 1pm. Collard greens 6/10, potato salad 6/10 and sheet cake 11/10. I really liked the cafeteria style quick service with a smile. They offered a sauce and pickled bar with lots of options. I have already recommended others visiting Lubbock to stop in!

    Flavio L.

    Took my son and grandson for lunch. We arrived right around noon on a Saturday so we expected a line out the door and that's exactly what we got. We got to the front in about 45 minutes so in my opinion it wasn't a long wait. The brisket was flavorful and juicy. The pork ribs were cooked perfectly...not falling off the bone nor tough. The sausage was very tasty. All the sides were fantastic. The green beans were a little sweet and paired with bacon which gave it a sweet and salty contrast. The potato salad and beans were great as well. The staff was friendly and everyone in the restaurant seemed to enjoy the experience. This is a great place to have some of the best bbq in Texas!

    Brisket and green chile sausage  Potato Salad  Baked potato casserole
    Mrittika G.

    Absolutely loved the bbq. The meat was savory and smoky and paired well with the sauce. My favorite was the sausage which had bits of cheese and chiles inside. The potato salad and casserole was a nice side to cut through the meaty bbq. They had a whole pickle bar and bread you can eat with the bbq. Get there early because they do sell out and there's usually a line out the door. Inside was cute and they had a bunch of free seltzers and beer.

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    Ava S.

    AMAZING! Everything we tried was so good. Came here with my family to get a good lunch before having a wedding tonight and it did not disappoint. The whole menu minus the bread was gluten free, so everything other than sandwiches. The line was out the door but they worked through it in 20 minutes, and answered all my questions regarding my allergy with gluten. All desserts are gluten free as well, which is so rare to find! The place was clean and enjoyable. There was plenty of seating; extra bread, pickles, onions, and bbq sauce was available for you to grab based on your preference. Would recommend this place to anyone in the area!

    Paul L.

    This is the real deal. The top BBQ joint in the city, and with amazing quality/prices. You can see that pretty much someone in every single country has come here on their little pin map at the front (although the few antarctica pins were a lil questionable). Try the pecan pie, you won't be disappointed. Chopped brisket and cheddar jalapeno brisket, are spectacular. The bacon collared greens and corn are amazing sides. Did I mention free beer?? It's out of respect that everyone has an honor policy here. This place is the best version of what Lubbock has to offer, good food, friendly service, and an environment that promotes cohesion/community. No wonder it's been in the KBCD top bbq place for years on top of years, and has awards all across TX. Can't recommend this place enough for those who are visiting LBK for the first time!

    Brisket, ribs, sausage, pulled pork, turkey, and chicken.

    I should preface this by saying that I've already been to some of the top BBQ joints in the state. Goldee's, Cattleack, and Interstellar to be specific. These have probably given me an unreasonable standard for BBQ. My in-laws live in Amarillo, where there's not much great BBQ to speak of. So my son, father-in-law, and I took a road trip to Evie Mae's. We got there about 15 minutes before they opened and there were probably around 20 people in line. It's a nice building and we could smell smoke when we drove up. One they opened, we only had to wait a few minutes. This has been a longstanding pet peeve, but someone in front of us saved a table for probably more than 30 people and placed a HUGE order. I wish bbq restaurants would process orders of this size separately. Maybe having the person call in or place their order online, then the restaurant could let them know when the order is ready. We ordered brisket, pork ribs, sausage, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, brisket chili, baked potato casserole, street corn, and jalapeño grits. This is where I'm torn. Had I not been to some of the top bbq joints in the state, I think I would have been a lot more impressed. The food was good and I think most people would love it. I just wasn't as impressed as I expected to be. To me, the brisket was tender and juicy, but the flavor was a little bland. It had the flavor profile that most other bbq joints use. Salt, pepper, garlic, and smoked with post oak. I would have preferred stronger seasoning and more smoke flavor. I'm not going to rate them negatively based on an issue of personal preference. But just stating my impressions. In my opinion, the pork ribs were good but not amazing. Not much smoke flavor, but the texture and seasoning were pretty good. Turkey was good. Pulled pork was good. I'm not sure why a lot bbq joints do chicken low and slow, as it leaves the skin tough and inedible. Chicken actually does better at a higher temperature. So the chicken was alright, but probably the weakest item we ordered. I thought the sausage was really good. The jalapeño grits and the corn were my favorite sides. These were great and I would happily order them again. The baked potato casserole was probably the weakest side while the brisket chili was great. All the employees we interacted with were friendly and engaging. The atmosphere was friendly as well. We had more than enough food and none of us were hungry. So there you have it. If you're thinking about going, give them a chance. You may love it. Even though it's not my favorite, I would still eat there again if I was in the area.

    Elizabeth B.

    Evie Mae's does not disappoint! We came here on a Wednesday to get take out for dinner. We arrived at 10:50 and there were a few people in line. By 11, there were lots of people in line! They have multiple cash registers so they are able to process people quickly. If you desire, you can drink a FREE cold beer. The dining area is spacious and clean and our large order #12 was packed up for us in just a few minutes. Come early and check it out.

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    bland brisket. Blech! Ordered the meat trio. got three dry, bland, flavorless pieces of brisket. It was tender enough to fall apart in your hands, but the bark was as flavorless as the meat. The cuts I got were dry. The bbq sauce was no help. The ribs were juicy, though the membrane on the back was still attached. The German sausage was filled with grease. I had higher expectations of this place. It reminded me of why I don't like brisket.

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    1 year ago

    Legendary BBQ! You must try Evie Mae's if you're in Lubbock, TX. Locals know this is the place and you will be happy you went!

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    I love Evie Mae's! They have the best bbq in Lubbock and I will definitely be coming consistently

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    Awesome and tasted good great services and everything was good the food the people and the environment

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    Best bbq around! Always packed but they move the line quick and are super friendly. Highly recommend if in Lubbock

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    Very good bbq, great brisket and ribs. Not too much smoke. Get the grits, amazing! If the line isn't too long, can get in and out quick.

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    Usually around 2:00p. It depends on what is going on in town. Tech football they may sell out earlier

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