All I can say is WOWZERS!!! Although I don't make the drive from Texas to California very often, but when I do I plan my time so I can stop at KD bbq. I suggest the sliced brisket and peach cobbler. Your tummy will thank you. I promise !!! read more

KD's Bar-B-Q - Diced brisket , beans and cobbler !! - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Texas

Maybe has slipped a little, dry sometimes so go early. Still great atmosphere and service is very good.

In the Midland area for work. We're from Ohio & Pa and wanted some good bbq. KD's was recommended to us and i'm glad we tried. First, it smelled amazing just pulling in the parking lot. I got ribs, brisket, and jalapeno/cheddar sausage. Everything was great. Sides were good as well, but the star of the show was the brisket. Pull apart, melt in your mouth. Great service, and very friendly staff. I'll definitely be stopping back any time i'm back in Midland. read more

KD's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Texas

We stopped here after heading to Midland for the eclipse. We're Okies but know our way around Texas barbecue. We had major sticker shock at the price. It was $105 for three of us. It was tough because the price per pound was not really posted anywhere that we could see. I should have cued off the man in front of us who was getting 1 rib and half a piece of brisket. Our brisket was dry and half of it was fat. Ribs were pretty good. We were so shocked by the price of the meat, we didn't even get much more--just a coleslaw. We kind of couldn't enjoy our meal due to the shock of it. For $100+, I was expecting the best bbq I've ever had and it sure wasn't. read more

Great BBQ, Great atmosphere! When you walk in be sure to not be intimidated by the selection of meats right at your fingertips! Don't be afraid to get as much or as little as you want. There are no plates here you just get charged by the pound so you get the meats you want. The peach cobbler is perfect and the sweet tea is too! Enjoy the endless amount of Knick knacks decorations! Great place to get a full belly and converse with friends and family! read more

Holy shit y'all!!!! Saw the billboard said truck parking so I stopped. One word comes to mind....AMAZING!!! The brisket was sooooo good and the hot sausage equally great. So happy I found this place as I travel past here every couple weeks. I will make this a regular stop from now on. Next time I will risk the health issues and have sweet tea with my meal, unsweetened just didn't do it for such good bbq. I just can't believe the lunch I just had. WOW!!!! read more

I was attempting a monster road trip of Atlanta to Santa Barbara ... over four days ... with no A/C (don't ask). I am driving through hot rural Texas and see a sign for KD's BBQ off the highway and I thought why not? I park my car at a building that looks like their old location and walk next door and there is a line at least 30 deep in the hot and blazing sun. I knew right away this place was legit. I waited 25 minutes before even getting my food, but it was totally worth it. This is the kind of experience and food that you may only find once in America and it is the kind of experience that a road trip provides. KD's is a cavernous structure filled with many bits of Americana and I can't even do it justice in print. The food is spectacular. Once you get up to the front of the line, you grab a tray and a sheet of wax paper - no plates - and there is a guy standing there in front of a huge, 20-feet smoker and you just tell him what you want - brisket, pork, sausages, corn, turkey, chicken, whatever - and he carves off a chunk and puts it on your tray. That's it. Then, you get in line for cobbler, cole slaw or potato salad and pay by weight. There is another table in the center of the room with many different sauces, pickles, and black beans. There is also a side table with water, and they have all drinks and beers. Then you just sit down at a table and wolf down. This is true Americana and I will take a journey here again. As much as our country constantly seems to be in turmoil, I feel like KD's will last forever. read more

I had high hopes for this place after reading some of the reviews and was sorely disappointed. The exterior isn't much to look at, but it's been my experience those places turn out the best BBQ - oh how I was wrong. The first thing I noticed was the lack of the smell of smoke. I've been to plenty of good BBQ joints and each one smelled of smoke on the outside. When I walked inside I must have looked like a newbie because the waitress explained to me what I needed to do to get my food without me even asking. KD's claim to fame is picking your meat straight from the pit. When I think of a pit, I think of the pit's I've seen in Lockhart and Austin. They lifted the lid to the small pit and all the meats and sides were sitting in aluminum pans. Seriously?!?!?! Made me wonder when and where the meats were smoked. I chose my meats (brisket & sausage) and headed to the checkout where you can grab a side, a drink, or dessert. The interior is great. It's housed in an old garage with lots stuff on the walls. I grabbed some additional condiments (bread, pickles, jalapenos, onions & BBQ sauce) and sat at a table near one of the big screen TV's. The meat looked promising, but even though my cut of brisket had a fair amount of fat, it was rather dry and smoke taste was odd. I'm not sure what kind of wood they used, but it had a funny taste. The sausage wasn't all that good either. I like when the skin on the links pop when you bite into it and the skin definitely didn't pop, not to mention the sausage had no texture or flavor to it. Boring if you ask me. I tried their BBQ sauce as I like my brisket wet and it was a bit too sweet for my taste - too much honey. I hate to waste food, but I just wasn't into finishing my plate. I live in NJ and can't get good BBQ, but I'm not going to eat poor BBQ either. I'm sorry, I really wanted to like this place, but it's nowhere close to the BBQ joints in and around Austin. read more

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Very disappointed! Other than being informed that we were to choose our meat from the pit and all meats were $18.95 per pound, we received no instruction on the "serve yourself" process or what condiments were included. Together, we tried brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeño sausage. The ribs were ok, the sausage was a glorified weenie, and while the brisket had a very nice smoke ring, it was tough and had little flavor. As mentioned, we did not receive instructions to know that regular pinto beans were available, so we both chose the "brisket beans". I don't know what they cost, but mine went directly into the trash. If not for the regular pinto beans in the condiment selection, I would have had to drive around the corner for a burger. An all around $50.00 disappointment. read more

This was highly recommended but I left disappointed. The atmosphere was excellent, much like many great bbq joints I've been in. The food was another story. I'll start with the sausage, because that was the only item that was good, and it was really good. The brisket was dry and had little flavor. The ribs were mostly fat. The cole slaw and potato salad were average. There were plenty of free pickles though, which came in handy because everything else was really expensive. It may have just been an off day because no one in our party of six really enjoyed the meal. read more

Center cut beef brisket. Juicy / great flavor. Enough said. TX bbq is now my favorite read more

Let's start with the PROS: The place has a fun "Texas" atmosphere and friendly service. There are some good things. The pork ribs, both candied and regular are very good. The coleslaw is delicious and the peach cobbler is pretty good. Now for the CONS: The brisket is dry, and flavorless. One of the worst I've ever had. (I hate to have to say that but it's true). The sausage mix was cold and just plain bad in every way. It's hard to justify the price. We got enough food for 2-3 people and it was $66. If it was amazing BBQ I would not think twice about the price but this just was not amazing BBQ. read more

KD's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Texas

BBQ sauce was awful, the set up was weird we went in for takeout they took us back to the kitchen and let us pick our meat buffet style and the sides were in crockpots. Only good thing was the meat read more

We are only in Midland for one night and thought we'd try some famous Texas BBQ! We found KD's on Yelp and decided to give it a go! We were honestly kind of lost walking in the door but I guess we looked lost so they jumped in and walked us through the process. I must say the meat was super delicious even without the yummy sauce. The cobbler was also amazingly delicious and might be worth another drive to Midland!! Fun TX decor, friendly staff and mouthwatering food - a recipe for success!! read more

This place was amazing, the food was great, the service was even better (they let me get a lil extra brisket and it was amazing), and the whole vibe really sold the BBQ feel and mood to me. 5 stars! read more

The brisket was good. Service was top notch. Placed a large order to go just after they opened. Everyone pitched in to help. Seven happy customers! read more

The food is amazingly delicious and it was an incredible experience. Texas eating done right

A local brought us here being new from out of town.. Very interesting set up, you get your meat right when you walk in the door.christmas. In a tray and piece of paper, walk over, they measure it put a price on your paper, you walk down her your sides then pay, as you're walking through they ask you what you want to drink... Then the condiments are in the center. I like the concept. Great food! read more

A bit hit and miss. We've been there several times and the kids love it. They love that it's in a barn and you get to pick your meat from the pit. The white bread in the bag at the bean bar makes them happy as well. They can also pick ice cream out of a cooler, which is always fun when you're a kid. As for the food...more miss than hit. I've found the brisket to be great one day, then dry and disappointing the next. I've seen a smoker on their property, but don't see it smoking. Nothing in the pit is actually cooking in the pit, just staying warm. Closed on Sundays & Mondays. Kind of inconvenient if you have out-of-town guests that want to try it out. Four people (2 adults 2 kids) still costs us about 50 bucks. read more

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Great food and service. The BBQ was the best we had anywhere and they had many options to choose from including desserts.

The most amazing brisket and spicy sausage I have ever had! The brisket melted in my mouth. A little overwhelmed by 20 people telling me where to go and asking a million questions but we got through it and it was all worth it. read more

DELICIOUS is the word for KD'S barbeque. Everything is awesome here. I just wish the businesses around here would understand that they aren't doing anyone any good by charging outrageous prices... read more

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Expensive. 20.50 a pound for meat. Peach cobbler was bad. Hardly any peaches. Potato salad lots of vinegar. Would not come again

Stop by for ribs. They were sold out already apparently. The place is set up nicely. Brisket was good and the sweet sauce. The service was OK and the hot link was alright. Heard good things about the ribs. Hopefully next time two plates were a little pricey for the portion but not bad. Overall good spot read more

Was really hopeful for this BBQ joint, but the disappointment was in everything! Brisket was fatty and very dry. The sausage was awful. The turkey was sitting in juices and still very dry. Potato salad was primarily mustard. Beans were not flavorful. Pickles, Onions, Drinks, and Staff were the only positives. read more

Delicious! If your hungry and want some meat this is the place. The sliced brisket and spicy sausage were my favorite. It was well worth the 45 minute drive it took us to get here. Next time I'm in Texas I will be back here for more! read more

By far the best bbq I have had. More than anything else their commitment to customer service shows. The staff was very attentive and we had a great laugh. On the food side, do not miss the pork ribs. Soft and fall off the bone. The German and jalapeño sausages are great too. A word of advise, that tray is deceiving. Even after not having anything prior to lunch and being really hungry, 3 ribs and two sausages with Cole slaw and potato salad stopped me midway in my tracks on the mission to wipe my plate clean. But I always have an extra stomach pocket for a peach cobbler and was right back on track. I recommend to taste everything they have including the sides but in smaller quantity to keep room for amazing dessert. read more

I hate to ever bash a company but i also hate for people to waste money, I've never had such dry and flavorless bbq in my life. $140 for three people just not finish anything. read more

Ordered 2 ribs n 2 slices of brisket, both were dry. Total cost of meal was $34. Dont mind paying $34 for a good or great meal but this one was below okay, for a meal read more

Stopped in Saturday afternoon with the wife. Saw the reviews about pricing but wasn't disappointed. I could tell the brisket was cooked the old fashioned way and the Ribs were right on point. The gentleman at the pit recommended the sweet ribs and glad he did. The BBQ beans and brisket at the front counter were a perfect fit also. I don't mind the price when they spend all that time doin the smokin. Something else that was unusual suring these times was the young lady came by and refilled our drinks 2 different times. Great job KDs crew. read more

Best authentic BBQ in Midland! Super tender, and the meat has that smokey taste. Great selection, and you get to pick which slice you want. Perfectly cooked, with the ring in the center. Call before going to confirm hours of operation! read more

KD's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Texas

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The brisket was very good and tender Enjoyed seeing the meat all displayed on grill No such thing as good cheap BBQ, and you pay for what you get. The small bread bar is great would like to see more side items offered. Thank you we will be back read more

KD's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Texas

Being in the Midland area stop at your establishment to eat and what a mistake. Not even 30 minutes, I was having to pull over and throw up my guts!!! Called your business and supposedly spoke to the person in charged and they really didn't care I got sick on their food. " oh you can't prove it was our food" then asked for a refund. " oh we don't do that" won't ever go back!!! read more

July 14. Brisket was like leather, inedible. Ribs were a little chewy. This is as my first visit to KD's in 5-6 years. Now I remember why I don't go read more

Not the best pork ribs, they were thick, fatty and chewy. The only thing that was good was the potato salad and sweet tea. Wayyyyy over priced for not good ribs. read more

Driving through town the other day and really was excited about going to a restaurant and sitting down because most restaurants in Texas Have opened up already just to find out this place was still closed... bummer I ended up ordering anyway but was really disappointed in the very small soufflé cups of sides they served as well as the over smoked flavor meat. Dry chicken as well as dry brisket. I get it food normally isn't the same when you take out versus dining in but if you're not gonna give good quality take out you might as well stay closed. The girls taking the orders outside were pleasant and I'm not trying to be a downer but $20 for a plate , ya want a good food. Hopefully when they open up again I'll swing back by for a better experience. read more

Sooo Good!!! My first Texas BBQ. The brisket was smoked tender with the perfect amount of smoke flavor and the ribs were falling of the bone. Peach cobbler for dessert! Fat and happy for our trip to East Texas. read more

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When you travel a lot you come across a lot of bad BBQ. This place is right on par with most others. Over priced and over cooked. The brisket cut with the grain and the electric knife should have been a red flag. read more

Little confusing walking in for the first time but the staff were very friendly and explained the set up. We tried the brisket and regular sausage. Both were very good. We'd definitely come back and bring any visiting friends and family. read more

The most decent Bar-B-Q in Midland. A really neat restaurant. Really great service. The way you ordered food was different, I wasn't quite sure what each item was but thankfully I went with people who had been there before. Defiantly plan on going back soon! read more