Ham Orchards is a peach farm, market, BBQ joint, and MUST VISIT destination in North Texas. It's…read morebeen over a decade since my original visit, and a fun road trip with friends on a beautiful weekend in May resulted in an experience that made me question why it took over 10 years to return. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Pro Tip #1 - try to get there before 11:30 AM and plan your visit in May. Ham Orchards gets really busy at noon, and Texas gets really hot in June. There's plenty of parking (dirt lot), tons of people (and families), and you'll hear a musician or two playing on the guitar. 1 Star. Service - The staff is super nice. There's a market with dedicated peach soft serve lines as well as a separate building for BBQ. The two are separate, so you don't have to eat the BBQ at Ham Orchards if you only want to shop at the market. Upon entering the market, a very friendly and helpful staff member will help answer questions and guide you. 1 Star. Food - Ham Orchards is a peach farm, so I recommend you order anything that is peach infused. I went with the Peach Pulled Pork. The pork was very tender, the buns were lightly toasted, and the Peach Pulled Pork was sweet and tender. But the star of this trip was the Peach Infused Pickles. Wow, this condiment turned my "meh" potato salad into a peach infused bite that was peach sweet, pickle tart, and potato creamy. I also bought a full-sized Peach Pie from the market home. It was very good (and perfect for my Instagram feed). Pro Tip #2 - if you want to buy a pie, purchase it from the market before you eat lunch, otherwise they may be sold out. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Next time, I won't let 11 years pass between my visit to Ham Orchards. The road trip was super fun, the BBQ was tasty, and the pie I took home was a great reminder that some of the best destinations are a short road trip outside of Dallas. 1 Star

Eddie Deans bbq is okay, nothing fabulous The black berry…read morepicking with the grands, priceless! The giant cups of house made ice cream were delish. Go!

Traveling home after doing some work in Texas and saw the sign. Why not? Glad I did. It was…read morecafeteria style which makes it hard for the choices. I decided on the 1 meat platter with 2 sides. The 4 ribs were so tender and very well seasoned. I did try one with the sauce but no sauce is needed. The Mac and cheese was good but the potato salad tastes similar to what my grandma used to make. Now that I'm full, I get an ice cream cone that comes with the meal. There's also free refills but I only opted for water. Everyone was patience and very friendly. If you are stopping by Terrell (whether coming or going) then I would recommend to stop by.

Saw their sign on the interstate as we were traveling and pulled in. As we entered it smelled like…read moreheaven if you love BBQ. The sign inside indicates that they have been serving Texas since 1974. The ribs and brisket both were right on spot. My friend stated his chicken and the baked potato was also good. We will stop again if craving BBQ and in this part of Texas. You enter and go through a cafeteria style line and the folks serving are very friendly and helpful! Local celebrities have eaten here such as Governor Rick Perry and Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys.

My go to place when traveling through Terrell. Feels like a time warp back to the 1970's…read more Lots of options. Don't skip out on some fried chicken!

Food is consistently AWESOME! I especially like the chicken strips. They are crunchy and big…read more Everyone is very friendly!

Nice BBQ Food Truck, nice size portions, good customer service. I would definitely give them a try.read more

Location was difficult to find but thank God they answered and pointed me in the right direction…read more The staff was so nice and patient with me. The meat is smoked to perfection but also juicy. The sides weren't my thing but the meat was delicious! The area the trucks at has enough parking and they put out a table just in case you want to sit down. I will definitely be back to try more items.

6/10 Disclaimer!!!! I don't believe in 10's since I consider that perfect! It's my opinion but you…read moreshould still give it a try if you're interested. I have been wanting to try this place since I moved in the area and today I was able too. The ladies are nice, but it's hard to hear them with the generator on. The price for a 3 meat plate was around $24 the serving is decent even tho the plates feel small but once you open it's a good amount. I like supporting small businesses but I feel like if I'm going to spend that much money as the chain spots I want a little more "ummmppphhhh" for my buck. Brisket felt a little dry but eatable. The smoked sausage stole the show for me it was great! And the pulled pork tasted around the same as other bbq spots. This forney are is still being expanded so the ambiance wasn't as good but it can only get better! Give it a try and let me know what Y'all think!

I'm obsessed with Buc-ee's! It's a must-stop if you're in Texas. It's a massive travel center, with…read moresome locations having over 100 pumps. They've even expanded beyond Texas to places like Tennessee and Northern Virginia. Everything is kept clean, especially the bathrooms. This particular location is on the smaller side, so I can't even imagine how huge the larger locations are. There's a wide variety of souvenirs from apparel and home goods to even pet items. Towards the back, you'll find a deli, a wall of specialty beef jerky, tons of snacks, plus brisket sandwiches and desserts, including fudge. We ended up spending a good amount of time here before getting back on the road. You can sample the jerky. I really liked the Honey Jalapeño and Maple Cherry (on the sweeter side). And don't leave without grabbing the beaver nuggets!

Buc-ee's is a gas station/market/truck stop/destination that is known for it's super clean…read morebathrooms, BBQ, and the fact you can buy ANYTHING there. If you're driving on a Texas highway and see a Buc-ee's sign, exit - even if you don't need gas. My Overall Rating - 4 1/2 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Facility, Return) Atmosphere - Buc-ee's is big, busy, and always crowded. If you're an introvert, I recommend you stay in the car. Walking into a Buc-ees is like walking into a Walmart. Same lighting, same item you can buy, and tons of people. 1/2 Stars. Service - Hats off to the Buc-ee's staff, because while it's always super crowded, I've never had to wait long because there are so many checkout stations and the staff are so nice and helpful. Everyone, from the staff making the BBQ to the fudge counter, everyone is super helpful. 1 Star. Facility - The bathrooms at Buc-ee's have earned legendary status. They're clean, the line moves fast, and it leaves you plenty of time to shop for....ANYTHING. Need pool supplies? Check. Flamin' Hot Cheetos? Check. Cookies? Check. Clothes? Check. You get the idea. The staff chops up fresh brisket sandwiches for you to grab and go. For me? I always grab the sugar roasted pecans. I can eat a cone of these sweet, warm treats in one sitting. Oh, Buc-ee's has gas too. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I'll plan my road trips around spending time at Buc-ee's. It's always a great rest stop where I can refuel my car and my body. 1 Star.

2 drinks for 19.65 is absolutely ridiculous would not recommend like come on a beer and a mixed…read moredrink at max should be 12$ don't come here not what it used to be

NEGATIVE 0 ZERO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT COME HERE…read more!!!! NOT WORTH IT .The guy with the braces is rude , Drinks are not worth the price!!!!!!!!! Candy shots for 19? Is so sad because I enjoy the groups that came but did not enjoy the hospitality save your self the money and go see them somewhere else.

Food was good!…read more Rolls SO HOT and delicious Luna was very sweet until the end - she never returned to check on us or anything. I left a tip however. Busy Sunday as normal, noisy but just right. Filled with guest I'd definitely return to this location.

Me encanta todo, el servicio al cliente es muy bueno, los meseros son agradables para tener un buen…read moretiempo aqui. La comida es de mi favorita aqui, ademas que los precios son accesibles y la calidad de la comida es buena. Si lo recomiendo

I've been to a lot of Charley's and I got to say this is my new favorite of franchises. The food…read morewas not only good but big portions, I ordered small sandwiches got huge sandwiches that were stuffed with meat (where's the beef, you'd have to be blind not to see the mounds on each half that was edge to edge), the regular fries were awesome, the loaded fries were LOADED and so bloody good, the joint was spotless, and the staff were so good and friendly. I asked for rabbit food on one of my sandwiches and actually got lettuce (not a dusting) and two full slices of tomatoes on both halves (that makes 4 slices). The mozzarella sticks were the size of hot dogs and I got four of them. Even though this out of my way I'll be coming back again.

Let me start off by saying I am a fan of Charlie's Cheesesteaks in general, And at the time of our…read morevisit this location was fairly new and had only been opened for about a week or so and they were busy. With that said I'm just going to give my honest opinion on how our visit went. The employee who took our order seemed to be unhappy about something as we received attitude for simply ordering two Philly cheesesteaks combos. (Pleasant employees make happy customers, Unhappy employees make for bad reviews) The dining room was filthy the drink station was nasty and the ketchup dispenser was empty and partially disassembled (broken) and the trash can was full and overflowing. These details are all important because there were no less than 8 to 12 employees only half of which were actually working the other half were milling around. I'm hoping it was just a bad day in the grand scheme of things because I did have high hopes for this location as it is the closest to me. I will revise this review if anything changes but in my experience, they rarely do. as the old saying goes first impressions are everything The only reason I gave them three stars was despite everything above the food did come out as expected, the food was tasty and the portions were the right size for the price. To management or owner: just because you're located in a Walmart doesn't mean you have to manage it like a Walmart. The secret sauce to success for places like In-N-Out Burger, Chick-fil-A, and Raising Cane's is cleanliness, quality control, and enthusiastic employees. One of three isn't good enough

DO NOT EAT HERE! Jones BBQ is the antithesis of everything…read moreI hold dear and know to be true about the restaurant industry. While driving back from Terrell with my brother he makes mention of the guy who is selling BBQ from his house a few doors down and how it was pretty decent the last two times he tried it. I said something along the lines of," Oh yeah? What is he smoking with?" To which my brother replied, " I don't think he is smoking it, I think its boiled or something. " " Boiled!?" " Yea, but it tastes good!" I love my brother dearly, but upon hearing this BBQ blasphemy I wanted to pull his Native Texan man card and beat him about the head and face in a pugilistic manner. Instead I simply said, " Well I guess I'll have to try it out if you say its that good." *Smirk* We get a few more miles down the road and I see the most asinine cardboard sign on a wooden stake that reads "BBQ and More" in letters that surely could have only been painted by a four year old with a sponge brush. We go maybe one more mile and I easily spot the place my brother was talking of, I was tipped off by the ten other cardboard 4 year old signs staked in and around the property advertising there brisket tacos and BBQ. So I turn in and drive up to the porch, get out and am greeted by a nice man telling me to come on in. I put my head on swivel mode and look for a smoker anywhere in sight, use my giant snause to try and detect a hint of smoke, alas both attempts failed. So I walk into the "restaurant" and am immediately hit with a smell that can only be explained as eau de body odor, bean juice, onions and boiled beef. Trying not to retch I survey my surroundings only to realize I am in a dimly lit walled off portion of this couples home and it looks like something out of my worse nightmare! To my right is a floral print sofa with a hideous coffee table saying just the opposite of "Take a seat and relax" . I'm pretty sure this one whispered, " Have some Hepatitis C and butterscotch. " To my left was the "kitchen" and I use this term very loosely. It amounted to two warming trays and a microwave on a folding table. I begin to think to myself...this guy cannot be legit. I look around and sure enough there is not a health code permit, dba or hand washing sink insight. Its one thing if your selling stuff on craigslist every now and again for a little pocket change, BUT when you are planning on running a roadside business with no inspections or permits, that is completely wrong. So, I steel reserve myself against the smell and after looking at the menu posted on the wall, I tell the owner I would like a BBQ sandwich. Oh and not that I'm the most clean cut of guys, but the owner and his wife both seemed very unkempt and kind of dirty, even though they both were very nice. The Owner ( should I even say owner, seeing as he has no permits?) gets his tongs out, opens a warming tray and begins to pick through the most disgusting looking vat of fat and meat I have ever seen. Think the scene from Motel Hell when you discover whats really in the stew. Just for my own mirth, I ask, " So whatcha smokin with?" Owner," Oh its not smoked, but it has a smokey flavor, its real good, I plan on gettin me a smoker...you know the long ones? And where going to get us a buildin to and do more than just this, chicken fried steaks and such. Do you like fat on your sandwich? Me, " Well, no not really big globs of fat" He hands me what amounts to a wal-mart bun with 4 slices of nasty ass looking sliced beef in a styro container. I'm a nice guy and I'm not in the business of crushing peoples dream's their faces, so I pay for my sandwich ( four bucks, no tax...go figure) and decide I'll just let my brother eat this since he liked it so much last time. I look for some pickles or sauce of some sort and see a sad looking stand with bottled dill relish, mustard and BBQ sauce. I go to sauce the sandwich and just to cherry on top my experience there is a homemade little foil cap I have to take of the bottle first, lmfao! The Owner made sure I got a business card on my way out so I could use him for caterings because I'm pretty sure in his mind he is serving Gods own BBQ. I honestly felt like punching this guy in the face at this very moment for being so damn downright absurd to everything I have worked so hard to learn and understand about the restaurant industry. I was raised right though so I just smiled and told the guy to have a nice day. Then I punched my brother in the face and told him hes an idiot who deserves to get food poisoning from this place and handed him the sandwich. No I didn't punch him...but I did hand him the sandwich :)