I was once a regular here, the food was incredible and the prices were fair. Now I'm yet to have a pleasant experience anytime I come here. I genuinely avoid this place at all costs but I get dragged here by friends and clients. The quality of the food has deteriorated to such a level that it's genuinely inedible. And to top it all off, the last time I came here, they shrunk the menu, took away the side options, and STILL raised the prices. (You aren't struggling because of the quality of your food. This place is just miserable) 3 visits ago, a couple months back, I ordered a burger because tbh, how can you mess that up? I ordered a double patty with no fries. Of course there was only ONE patty left in the entire restaurant, oh well such is life, but to top it off: the patty smelled of rotten sewage. I spit it out and returned it without receiving any sort of refund. 2 visits ago, I ordered catfish nuggets because of my previous experience, and was served soggy fried fish with dripping wet cabbage like it was just pulled out of a colander without drying. Whatever right? ($24 pre tax/tip btw) Now yesterday, I ordered a grilled catfish filet because the fried version was disappointing. (WHICH TOOK 40 MINUTES OF MY LUNCH BREAK TO COOK?) Fish was meh. Over seasoned like someone spilled the pepper bottle on the grill. And the fries tasted like dirty sludge like the fryer hasn't been cleaned in weeks. And to add insult to injury, I tasted mildew in my Coke Zero. Whether it's the dishwasher or the lines in the soda machine I have no clue but how can I strike out every single time I come here? I swear this used to be MY JOINT. The food was so good and the ambiance was amazing. Now I genuinely feel my skin crawl whenever I walk by this place. I'm sorry Felix's do better. I'm incredibly tempted to report this place to the health department to whip some shape into these miserable people who are serving mediocre service to paying customers. The only reason I'm writing this is because I'm now sitting at home with a 101° fever and a swollen tonsil after coincidentally taking a giant gulp of moldy soda? Idk man read more

Came here for the ribs. Their corn bread was freshly made so it was warm, sweet , soft and delicious. The ribs were also good however, the service needs a little improvement. Our food was sitting outside ready for about 10 mins before they served it to us. The kitchen is right in front view of the sitting area so you can see when the food is ready. Over all the favorite was the corn bread. read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Doing a search for soul food - we found this restaurant by Google search. This was our first night on our trip so not familiar with the area. We called because the website only indicates carry out & catering and we wanted to find a restaurant with dining area. Good thing we did call because we did find out they have seating. As soon as we entered we were greeted with a very pleasant young lady who immediately asked "dine in or take out?" Great opening to invite customers to dine in first. She seated us right away, handed menus and saw the table had not been properly cleaned so she immediately excused herself to get a cleaning towel and proceeded to clean the table. Not long after she came back to the table with flatware and plates. Before asking for our beverage order she asked if we had had any questions. To which we did have a couple of questions. After she answered them she took our beverage order. One of the questions was about the Mac &cheese and how it was prepared. The waitress wasn't sure because each chef prepares it differently. (Hmm? No consistent recipe?). She did say that if I did not like it I could try another side dish. We ordered the Rib Tip dinner (regular and platter) the sides ordered were Yams, Red beans & rice, Mac & cheese and collard greens. The difference between the dinner and platter is meat portion. After taking our orders she brought out some hot corn muffins with a side of butter. We did not have a long for our meals - which is a good thing especially when people come in hungry...the corn muffins as an appetizer was great (rather than waiting for the meal to come out.). The food was hot and smelled delicious. The Mac & cheese was not appealing, however I tasted it and did not like it. It tasted flour forward and the noodles were a bit too aldente for my tastebuds. The waitress asked what I would like to exchange it for; black eyed peas was my choice. The rib tips were meaty and tender, not fatty. The greens were tasty, red beans & rice and black eyed peas (seemed to have the same seasoning) however good. The yams were inconsistent (kind of like they were either mixed from a previous batch or not stirred to have a consistent texture and or flavor.). Some of the yams were soft and seasoned well, while some were tough (as if not cooked throughout) and less seasoned. Our beverages were okay we ordered unsweetened tea (kind of weak - did not have the brown brewed color) and sweet tea (it was quite a bit darker than the unsweetened). Over all it is a nice place to pop in...some of the items were a bit overpriced, however there are reasonable options. If you are in the mood for soul food and in the area drop in. None the less read more

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It was great to experience some excellent customer service at this location. The one in Oside has been declining in that area. I walked into a down-to-earth atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and very attentive. It looks like they were close knit...working very well together. Everything was quick and sooth! And of course, my food was deee-licious!! read more

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I think Felixs keeps getting better! Web had food delivered for dinner. I had the catfish topped with crayfish and shrimp in a creamy sauce. It was very good with a side of cabbage and hoppin john. My husband had tbe rib tips, it was a generous portion and was smoky and slightly sweet. The sauce did not seem as sweet as we have had in the past on the pulled pork and ribs. Which is a bit to sweet kinda like candy, this seemed more toned down which is a plus! . He got greens and red beans and rice on the side. He really enjoyed the greens and slurped down the pot liquor at the end. Their dishes come with delicious corn muffin. We did have an order of fried green tomatoes. They were a bit limp which could have been because they were delivered. Also no sauce, but we used our own ranch dressing. Great southern food and bbq! read more

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My wife and I have eaten here 10-15 times and every time we leave full bellies and with to-go boxes. This food is like the kind your grandma used to make. The server was a very nice young lady that was extremely attentive and always had a smile! The music is almost as soulful as the food. A great place to go for date or a just a quick bite. For me it's the best catfish I've ever had! Do yourself a favor and get it deep fried, make sure you have tartar sauce and some hot sauce ready because you will be blown away!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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Always great bbq here. Love the meat selection and love that it's not dried out like many places do. I got the sampler w/o the sides and bbq sauce on the side. Brisket (2), pulled pork, and hot links. All were cooked perfectly. Service was amazing. Greeted with a smile and very attentive. Of course I'll be back. Love this place read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - SAMPLER PLATTER - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

My work had an event at Liberty Station last Wednesday, June 4th and this company was our caterer. I didn't know who it was at first but when I went out to ask, it was Felix's BBQ that's in the North County area. I've heard of this place before but have not gotten a chance to try their food until then. Overall, our catered Lunch was delicious. There were a choice of BBQ chicken or baby back ribs which I chose the ribs. I loved the Ribs, mac & cheese, the mini sweet potato cheesecake and most especially the cornbread muffins. Thann you to the caterers for giving me extra muffins at the end . The peach cobbler was a little undercooked so majority of us ate the peaches only. Will definitely go back as it's near my area and bring my husband. read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - Catered Lunch for an event - Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cornbread Muffin, Peach Cobbler & Mini Sweet Potato Cheesecake - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

We came for lunch and left with full stomachs!!! . When they say BBQ with Soul. They are not kidding. Jay was our server and Jay was fabulous! Jay took our order and returned with our food! The food was delicious! My BBQ ribs and BBQ chicken were very tender!! My yams and greens seasoned without being salty. The price for the portions is appropriate. There was plenty of seating available when we arrived. Plenty of free parking. I truly enjoyed the Motown music being played during my visit. They also offered catering. read more

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I came here for the 2nd time and have now tried multiple items from the menu. If I had to choose one thing I would come back for here it would definitely be the gumbo. Out of everything I tried that stood out to me most for flavor. I tried several meats and sides as well as Cajun alfredo. I honestly don't think the food here is worth the price. I need to mention that the servers have been very attentive and friendly. I would give them 5 stars. The meats unfortunately didn't do it for me. I tried chicken, tri tip, brisket, and ribs. I will say the ribs are cooked well. But I prefer a dry rub and these come sauced. The pasta upset my stomach. Probably because of all the grease I'm not sure. The fried okra and green tomatoes were pretty good. They also have rewards if you sign up but I didn't see that advertised anywhere. It was also freezing in there which was a little uncomfortable for me. People seem to enjoy it here though so come try it for yourself! Maybe I should try the Oceanside one and check out the breakfast buffet they have. read more

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I love BBQ, especially beef ribs. I think I've been to Felix's before, but not this location. Came for lunch on Sunday afternoon. I wanted the beef ribs, of course, but I "settled" for brisket. The starter cornbread was great, I didn't even need butter, and I'm glad they had unsweetened iced tea. The brisket was great. Enough to take home, and I just finished it tonight. The baked beans were terrific. The collard greens were outstanding. So good I might have just had those and skipped the meat - but who am I kidding? I'll have all three again! Staff was friendly, place was clean. I'll be back! I don't usually just toss out five stars but they deserved it. read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - Brisket, bbq beans, collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

Food was amazing and flavorful. Staff is friendly. I had catfish with Cole slaw and southern Baked beans. I normally use tartar sauce but I didn't want to cover the flavor of the catfish. Honest review I didn't care for the beans but I won't take away from the flavor with my opinion. They were good. I will return to try something else on the menu for sure. read more

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Great service and warm cornbread when you sit down!!! I want to say no but it's hard to resist warm cornbread!!! The plates are a decent size and you'll bring half home if you eat the cornbread read more

Taking off a star because the brisket was disappointing - not dry but far too chewy and the sauce wasn't a good complement. However, the tri-tip was excellent good flavor good texture melt in mouth etc. The sides were generally good especially the corn bread - though the hush puppies we weren't really fans of it seemed like they were missing something. Cute restaurant though, everyone was super friendly and accommodating. Ample seating and not too loud. Would be willing to go back and try even more of the meats. read more

I am a fan of this north county southern barbecue joint. They offer Cajun and soul food favorites served up in a relaxed atmosphere. We've been here a few times and so far each time we've come the staff has been very friendly and accommodating. I have really enjoyed the gumbo, catfish plate and the catfish nuggets with a side of fried okra. My family prefers the brisket, fried chicken, and the ribs. We all really like the sides, especially the macaroni and cheese, beans, okra, cornbread, and collard greens. read more

Warmly greeted. Plenty of self-seating inside. We ordered family style with four adults: Full Rack Baby Back Ribs with Baked Beans and Sweet Potato Fries as sides with each single entree; Beef Brisket Platter with a Large Collard Greens. All BBQ was delicious and tender with or without extra sauce -- but the sauce is tasty. The greens were a hit, but saltier than I'm used to. I'll skip the fries and opt for more greens next time. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we shared a couple of Peach Cobblers. Nothing special, TBH. It was "lukecold." It seemed like something thrown together out of the fridge. Odd. I'll skip dessert next time and go elsewhere. Service was pleasant but could be more attentive with the drink refills. Large public parking lot out front. read more

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This is a damn bad moment. This place should not b closed. Food was good. Staff was very friendly and very accommodating. This is a shame! read more

It's been a good decade since I was at the Felix's out in Oceanside. I remember liking the barbecue, but being disappointed in the sides. This time around, while checking out the one in San Marcos, I came thinking I would try the same to see if I enjoyed the fare a bit more. Starting with the Corn Bread, it was perfectly moist and sweet. Kernels of corn give it a good chew. And there's no extraneous cheese or peppers in there to overcomplicate things. Honestly, can't make corn bread much better than this. For an appetizer, I had a cup of the Seafood Gumbo. This was the one part of the meal that was a bit underwhelming. The roux wasn't as rich as I was expecting and aside from a single shrimp, there wasn't much more meat in it. This was likely caused by getting a cup over a more substantial bowl, but it was still only a mildly tasty disappointment. Instead of barbecue, I couldn't help but opt for the Southern Smothered Oxtails. These were brilliant. A rich gravy, sweetened by onions and garlic, the meat was tender, gelatinous, and easily sucked off the bone in fleshy and lightly chewy chunks. My only gripe would be that I think I would have liked some red wine to have been in there with that sauce ... though I think I'm in the wrong region's cuisine for that. On the side were some perfect mashed potatoes and Fried Green Tomatoes. The latter were surprisingly juicy, not that good on their own, but the breading and remoulade on the side made them a tasty treat. In the end, my trip to Felix's was much better this time around. Yes, I still haven't tried the barbecue from the San Marcos shop, which is what I should be trying. But, the oxtails alone make this worth coming back for another go around. read more

Definitely coming back to Felix's BBQ! It's your basic strip mall joint, but don't let the venue fool you. The first thing I noticed was the ribs were hearty but not loaded with sugary sauce that so many other BBQ places do. I think it was my first time ordering the rice beans and it was outstanding! Service, however, was a tad slow but really nothing to complain about. Prices are a bit above average, but the above average food justified it. [note: this review has been sitting in my drafts for a few months now, and I wasn't going to post it until I had it written just right. I decided it's better to post a simple review than none at all.] read more

I tried the lunch box special and it was a good deal! Ribs, fries and Mac & cheese were a a good choice. Service was good and employees were nice. The fried catfish was crispy and tasty. They are located in a plaza with lots of parking. Restrooms are available. Apple Pay, Card, and Tap to pay is accepted. They have fans and it gets warm inside the restaurant. read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - Lunch box - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

Food is fantastic; staff is friendly and helpful. The server brought us an extra plate ao my mom and I could share a combo meal. And we still had leftovers to take home! read more

It's on my way home and I say "traffic's a hassle - better off just grabbing a bite to eat now" but it's a weak excuse when none is really needed to drop in at Felix's. I have had some big platters there, but lately, have been just getting the Spring Salad with a side of brisket or pulled pork on top, and bbq sauce as the dressing. Works for me. The mini cornbread muffins are great, but gone before the meal comes. I tend to order another round (2nd one is on me...) to go along with the meat salad. They have gotten rid of the TVs, but they weren't playing any games on them anyway...but I wouldn't mind hanging out there on a Sunday with some football going on. read more

Food is good but the service is great!! Everyone was very nice and very attentive. That alone will take you a long way. Even if I did not care for the food, I'd give them a 5 just based on the customer service. I'd go back. Also, they aren't robbing your pockets. read more

We stopped by Felix BBQ and ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with mac n cheese, tri tip burger with okra and grilled salmon. Everything was good and the service was great! I enjoyed the food, service and overall vibe. We will return if we're ever in the area. read more

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After spending 17 years in Alabama, I only miss a few things, and southern food is one of them! This place has amazing Jambalaya, ribs, catfish, and cornbread that's so good! If you enjoy southern food, this is authentic in my book. Its not about the ambiance its about authentic BBQ and soul food. Service was also very friendly and cared. read more

So incredibly disappointed by this business. I used to love it. Not sure if they're under a new owner or what. They shrunk their mashed potato containers to half the size! They are following suit like so many other restaurants - less food portions for the same price! Go ahead and put yourselves out of business. I won't feel sorry for you when it happens. So sick of companies taking advantage of their customers like this. Not to mention they changed their gravy to a white gravy. I was a loyal customer but no more! read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

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KUSI had them on the news and they offered a $50 gift card for $20 so we got it. My wife got the baby back ribs entree with yams and mac & cheese. I got the combo entree - chicken and baby back ribs and I got the same sides. You get a little corn muffin too. We added 2 desserts to try - the sweet potato cheesecake & their peach cobbler. Even with getting $50 of food for $25, for this order we still had to add about $30+ to it so it's pretty pricey for take out. Good flavors to the meats, the yams are really sweet almost dessert tasting, the mac & cheese good & corn bread ok. Desserts ok. read more

TRUST THOSE WHO YELP REGULARLY... Zephenia (waitress) is sooo polite, well-spoken, and gentle with her tone. Young individuals like this are rare these days, so ask for her section when you can. I took Mom out to lunch of her choice, and she wanted BBQ. Felix's felt authentic and also unique for the area. The cornbread seems to be a favorite (comes with table service) and their fries are fantastic (possibly a top 3 EVER). The jambalaya is too sweet for my taste and Mom didn't care for the coleslaw dressing, but she did like her pulled-pork sandwich. Mom had Dr. Pepper and I had soda water. Plenty of napkins and wet-wipes too. Recommended for the service, but we may come back to dip into The Pit of meats. read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - 1st timer... trying the Jambalaya - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

The beef ribs here are just to die for. They take a while, but they're totally worth it so much flavor and tenderness.

San Diego isn't exactly known for barbecue but you can get good and bad barbecue anywhere. I had really bad barbecue throughout Memphis but I have enjoyed great barbecue in very random locations. This is Felix's San Marcos location and they have a nice, spacious, modern-looking indoor dining area and a few tables outside. It doesn't really look like a classic BBQ joint but it's very clean and the music they were playing inside was great. They also do plenty of takeout business which is what I did. My food was ready about 15 minutes after I ordered it which was perfect. I went with the Clara's brisket platter and I received about eight long strips of brisket plus two sides. I also received two complimentary cornbread muffins. The brisket was cooked well and it had good flavor was not amazing. It was nice and tender but just not very juicy. I highly recommend you order extra sauce because you are going to want it. The sauce is very good and not too sweet. For my sides, I went with the mac and cheese and baked beans. The mac and cheese is made with these big, oversized noodles and the cheese is baked on top. It was absolutely wonderful. The beans were nice and smoky and the freshly-baked cornbread muffins were excellent. I was a little disappointed in the brisket but would return and probably try the ribs or sausage. The side dishes were excellent and make me want to return and try different things here. Plenty of free parking in the lot. Service was very friendly. read more

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Been there twice now, the food is pretty good and service is nice. The seasoning used for fried catfish is a favorite. The seasoning for baby back ribs has a nice peppery kick. We also like the brisket, braised cabbage, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, cornbread muffins, sweet potato fries, pulled pork, tri tip. The braised cabbage is very buttery. The pulled pork and tri tip needed more sauce but that wasn't a problem since they offer extra sauce on the side. The menu is so big so we will need a few more visits to try all the tasty items they offer. They have a points reward system too. One complaint is I was told I can't use the coupon code from their newsletter at the restaurant, it had to be through the online ordering system. But they are nice enough to let us eat inside the restaurant right there with the take out order. read more

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Fried catfish Mac n cheese Some of the best I've ever had, and just a real home like feel! read more

Rate 3.5 Was in the area again so we decided to try out a new restaurant. Bee took care of me and she was AWESOME! ( she gets the 5 plus rating !!) We ordered the following food to go... *BRISKET SANDWICH Marinated Angus Beef, smoked, Sliced, and glazed on the broiler with bbq sauce *TRI-TIP BURGER- Half-pound chargrilled, lettuce, tomato, onions & pickles with cheese, added bacon *Catfish lunch special with Mac and cheese side *VEGETABLE PLATE -Your Choice of four Side Dishes! i chose RED BEAN'S & RICE, COLLARD GREENS, MAC N' CHEESE and CANDIED YAMS I think the best entree out of the three was the tri tip burger with added bacon. Tge cornbread was good with butter! The brisket was a little on the dry side. The catfish was kinda flavorless. The sides didn't stand out either as the collard greens were on the salty side, the Mac n cheese was ok. The red beans and yams were good. Overall my experience was ok. I'm wondering if it's because I ordered my meals to go?? It wasn't crowded during the time I came in... Maybe next time I'll dine in and compare. We will see. read more

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Deeee-lish!! The brisket and rib tips were incredibly tender and so flavorful! The mac and cheese was creamy and seasoned perfectly. The cornbread? Hands down, the best I've ever had. It was moist, and slightly sweet with buttery/honey sweet edges. The greens were good, tender and flavorful. My only critique would be the potato salad. It just didn't measure up to the rest of the meal. It reminded me of the kind you'd grab from a grocery store. Bland. We came in about 15 minutes before they closed and even though they were about to close and we had a somewhat larger order, they were so kind didn't mind answering questions about the menu and whipped up our food so quickly! How they made food so yummy in such a small amount of time i'll never know. Loved this place! read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

Service : Poor I ordered and paid for food at 5:50pm. Then received a message to say it would be ready by 6:07 pm . I arrived at 6:07 pm and was told by staff when asked that they are working on my order . I saw a seat by the door and took a seat . Then I waited ( watched some tv and listen to the jazz music in the back ground ) Initially the restaurant was busy and full a family group and others came in after me . At 6:36pm I messaged my family to say I am still waiting. I saw other who were seated and not even paid receive their food ( dining in customers) but I paid for my $100+ order which made me a customer too - had no update given on my order or acknowledgement by staff as a paid customer . After I saw they delivered a slice of cake for a birthday - I observed 3 staff members play rock paper scissor - I thought ok they must have some time on their hands now . So at around 6:52 pm ( an hour after I made my initial order ) I went back up to the front desk to enquire about my order . I found the server to be dismissive and quite rude , he took my name and said yes it's here . It's was sitting out ( for a while with others in uber bags - I was not uber - it was a personal order where they give you the option to order online and pick up ) . I felt it - it was cold - he said no they just brought it out - (I was watching for my name to be called as was at the front desk and saw uber bags an no one call my name .- he then turned and ignored me once he gave me my cold food . (I had my family who were hungry and waiting who were visiting out of town and I had eaten here before and wanted them to try it . ) NEVER AGAIN AND I WILL NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE BASED ON THE POOR Service and poor STAFF ATTITUDE. Towards paid customers who chose pick instead of dine in ! Food - it would have been - Good - if it was not cold and sitting out a family member not picking out what appears to be a price of plastic from their beans . Ambience: Great Live jazz band . read more

My wife and I are staying at the Welk (now Hyatt) resort in Escondido and did not want to leave our "nest" for dinner last night. I checked Yelp and saw Felix's BBQ with mostly favorable reviews. I called in an order for beef ribs, pulled chicken plat and sides of Cole slaw, black eyed peas, and candied yams. Everything was DELICIOUS! I saved the yams for dessert, they were that good. If you live in the Vista area and love BBQ, do yourself a favor visit Felix's read more

We just finished eating lunch. We couldn't finish the meals. We were served a basket of hot cornbread that melted in your mouth. I ordered a dozen to go. If it's your first time, I suggest the sampler platter. read more

Soon as we walked in, we were greeted. Robert was our server. He is fantastic. The cooks ate magical. Our order was executed to perfection. The sauce is opulent and tasty. I'll be back. They need to decorate the place. I rated it a 4 star because of catfish portion size. read more

Felix's BBQ with Soul - 1/2 slab of beef ribs, black-eyed peas and Cole slaw with biscuits. - Barbeque Near Me - San Marcos, California

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I emerged from chaperoning a 3rd grade field trip and decided to take my daughter, who was craving fried chicken, here. I'm a sucker for soul food and this place is far better than average! I really liked the warm cornbread with butter. I got the catfish and rib combo with mac and cheese and candy yams. The yams were great, I loved the seasoning and fry on the fish. Very flavorful without being greasy. The mac was ok, I won't ding the place because there are so many variations that I'm sure many will love it. The service was solid, and there was comfortable seating. I would love to detour to this spot the next time I'm in Escondido. read more

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Great location but small on the inside! If you come during peak hours you most definitely will not have a table. So the look of this place looks like an order at the counter type of place, but it wasn't. You sit and get a menu like a restaurant, service unfortunately was severely lacking. Onto the food! It was really good! I loved how the corn bread is complimentary and comes out before we even ordered! They have a really good deal for lunch specials. The ribs were really flavorful and tender, I loved the bbq sauce. The meat unfortunately did have a lot of fat on it. The mac and cheese was perfect and the collard greens were outstanding! The fries were so crispy and had great flavor as well! Odd atmosphere and service that could use some work, but if you can look past that the food is definitely worth checking this place out! read more

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