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    Map Dot Cafe

    4.0 (3 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Barbeque, Seafood
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    8 years ago

    The best mashed potatoes I've ever had. I think better than my grandmothers. Very cool vibe, I will for sure be returning.

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    Rafter J BBQ & Cajun Eats

    Rafter J BBQ & Cajun Eats

    4.3(172 reviews)
    34.6 mi
    $$

    We walked in and we were invited to select the table of our choice…read more My Texas Tater was loaded with cheese and beef brisket. I requested a side of sour cream. It was a filling lunch. My husband enjoyed their gumbo and fried okra. The staff was attentive. Perfect lunch stop on our travels north.

    I've been here a few times before. It had been a while so I made it in tonight…read more Not too busy, but it is Football Friday night. Picked a table and the menus are already there. Madilyn came and got my drink order. I went with no appetizers as I was getting extra sides. I ordered the 3-meat plate with ribs add-on. Requested the sausage, sliced brisket, smoked ham, and a couple of baby back ribs. The sides were pinto beans, potato salad, hand cut fries, and Tchoupitoulas Gumbo. The wait was not too long, better than average. Presentation on the plate was nice. Check the photos. All the meats and sides were great, very tasty. I absolutely loved the hand cut fries, they were seasoned just right. The real surprise for me was the cup of Tchoupitoulas Gumbo. It was quite delicious. I'm definitely going for the larger gumbo meal next time. All kinds of cool things adorn the walls and hang from the ceiling. Above average noise with all the different conversation volumes. Very clean and lit for character (night). Madilyn and Trinity were the best tonight. They helped to make the experience enjoyable. I'll definitely be returning.

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    Juan & Allie's BBQ - Menu and hot sauce table

    Juan & Allie's BBQ

    4.8(21 reviews)
    96.1 mi

    After an early morning flight to DFW, we were halfway through the two-hour drive to the north-Texas…read moretown of Wichita Falls when lunch sounded like a good idea. Initially, I said that I was in the mood for a lighter lunch, but when we read some of the many 5-star reviews for Juan and Allie's BBQ that said things like "I will always come here whenever I am within a six hour drive", I changed my mind. So we pulled off the highway and about a half-mile into the small town of Sunset. I realized we were at the spot when the faint smell of wood smoke trickled to my nose from the side of a weatherbeaten building with a "Backyard BBQ" banner tacked to the front. Walking inside, we were greeted by nods from a table of men in work boots and jeans, and then promptly welcomed by Allie herself. She indicated the day's menu on the board and helpfully answered our questions. The inside dining area was comfortable and homey, even if like the outside it had seen better days. Sagging ceiling tiles and duct tape repairs told the story of getting by and focusing on the important things. It is a real family-run operation, with Juan smoking the meats and Allie making the sides, along with waiting tables. On the day we visited at least, it was just the two of them working. Of course I had to order brisket since it was Texas, but the sides presented a more challenging decision. After hearing Allie's description of their cowboy beans, I chose those and the potato salad. She disappeared into the back room, and soon returned with a large metal tray containing slices of brisket and Texas-sized portions of sides. The brisket was beautifully smoked and sliced, and flavor was perfect. The only deduction I have to make was due to it being a little less tender than I would expect from a great brisket. It went down easily despite having said I was not in the mood for a pile of meat, but I did have to make use of my knife a little more than usual. The sides were big on home-cooked flavor. In both, I noticed a big difference from typical southern or big-name barbecue joints in that they were not overly sweet but relied on more earthy seasonings for their taste. They were excellent complements to the beef, and deserve some recognition of their own. After our meal was done, we chatted with Juan outside for a minute, where we learned some of the details mentioned above. It would have been cool to hear more about their story, but they had work to do and we had to get back on the road. So we pulled back onto the highway, having experienced a friendly welcome to Texas and a satisfying first meal in the Lone Star State.

    If you're in the area go check them out! It's all delicious you can't go wrong with what you order!…read moreWe cleaned our plates! The waitress was the sweetest lady and Allie! Make sure you get some delicious tea for free! The ribs and Mac and cheese were our favorite and the bbq sauce 10/10 we will be back! Make sure you get there early before they start to run out of food!

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    Map Dot Cafe - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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