Our go to BBQ spot. We had to take our son here while he was home for Christmas. It's the best bbq around! My favorite is the brisket and all the sides. Today we got the brisket sandwich with baked beans and green beans we also got the jalapeño mac & cheese, coleslaw, and fried okra. ( cooked to order) They cut the meat right in front of you at the counter, They are always very fast with service. There is lots of seating and parking on both sides of the building. read more

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Had the opportunity to stop by Moonie's Texas BBQ after attending the opening day of Falcons training camp. I'll let the photos speak for themselves--the barbecue is genuinely quite good. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich, which she said was very moist and flavorful. She also ordered fries and coleslaw, and said the coleslaw was especially good. The fries, however, were not fresh at first, but the staff replaced them without hesitation with a hot, fresh batch straight from the fryer. I had the brisket sandwich, which was just okay on its own, but their sweet BBQ sauce elevated it to very good. I also had the baked beans, which were unique and included apples--a nice twist. But the real standout of the meal was the Brunswick stew--it was outstanding. The counter staff was very friendly and happy to suggest sides but did not inform me of the upcharges on the beans and stew. Prices were fair by 2025 standards. All in all, we had a good visit. If I'm ever in the area and craving barbecue, I'd definitely eat there again. If you're in Flowery Branch and looking for a BBQ fix, check out Moonie's Texas BBQ. read more

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Moonie's is the BEST place for BBQ in ATL in my honest opinion. My husband and I first discovered this place via a recommendation from the owner of our Wedding Venue back in 2023. It was so good that we decided to have Moonie's cater our entire wedding! Moonie's is located a few blocks away from downtown Flowery Branch. It's located just off of Atlanta Highway (GA State Route 13) and is always busy - which just goes to show how popular this place is. There is quite a bit of exterior parking that the does the location offers as well as indoor and outdoor seating. This establishments offers rewards via the Toast App. On this visit, both my husband and I ordered a combo plate which comes with two meats and two sides. First, let me say that their sides are so filling you could easily fill up on these alone. We had basically a whole combo plate worth to take home as leftovers. I ordered the sausage and pulled pork, while my husband ordered the sausage and brisket. All of their meats are perfection. The sides we collectively ordered are the Jalapeño Mac and Cheese, Baked Beans, Creamed Corn, and Fried Okra. My personal favorite is the Jalapeño Mac - and that's coming from someone that is lactose intolerant and probably shouldn't have a lot of cheese. Moonie's offers a variety of BBQ sauces that will appeal to all of the BBQ lovers out there. The value of food for the price paid here is top tier! read more

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The upside first. The food was tasty. That said, pricey for quantity and quality. The ribs were small but of "fall off the bone quality. The fried okra was perfect. The wings...spectacular but pricey! The service...hole in the wall dreary and empty. I stood at the counter to order and waited 5 minutes to acknowledge I was even there. The ambiance...hole in the wall order at counter. Looking for a birthday experience!?!...not here! Final take: Good food but pricey! We drove almost an hour because this establishment was recommended by Yelp. I'll let you decide! One more thing: Not a beer bar at all! Far from it. Also: Everything is bigger in Texas. By that metric...this is not Texas Barbecue either! Good luck! Try the fried Okra & the wings! read more

Food: 5/5 Definitely gives off Texas bbq Service: quick and efficient Ambiance : kid friendly read more

Amazing food. Nice Prices. Calm atmosphere. Great service. Definitely go there if near.

The BBQ was a good for trying to replicate Texas BBQ. As a live long resident of Texas I found that the pork was better than the brisket.

Hadn't been there in a while, but I was close, so we gave it a another try. Walked in the door and the floor was anything but clean around entrance. Ordered, they were out of sausage and out of toast. Cashier was handling money with the same gloves he was serving food with. Kind of gross. Food was ok, but not the best. read more

Food and service is great. The smoke on the meat is perfect. The okra is awesome ! The pulled pork is always a good mixture of bark and tender meat. read more

We had takeout. BBQ is solid, the pork sandwich was alright, ribs were the highlight (some of the best around) and the brisket was great. Sides were a little bland and Jalapeño Mac and cheese was surprisingly bland. The beans and the creamed corn were okay. The cost was rather high for the portion sizes, which were smaller than expected, $50 (including tip). The sad part for us was that they forgot to pack our banana pudding, which was really disappointing considering the price point and that we live 25 minutes away. Meat was 4 stars, but the sides and forgetting to pack our dessert made this a 3 star experience overall. Really, really sad about the pudding. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Starting eating it, but here is a photo. - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

I am from The Hill Country of TX. Llano TX area home of Coopers BBQ. The County line is an hour from my home. So I know TX BBQ. Often will go to Lockhart for the Best around. Moonies is ok. Brisket fell apart had to use a fork with sauce to eat. The brisket should be springy and slight pressure applied to pull apart. This was fair to say the least. The potato salad had no flavor. Cole slaw unedible it tasted off. Toasted bread is for Italian food. BBQ requires white bread two slices minimum. I did not have pork as that is Eastern style not TX BBQ. I did have the sausage it was good. Would have liked it a bit spicier with jalapeño as an option. I believe for a Georgia pallet this place is fine. Its kind of like the Mexican bull Horns hanging at register. Its nice but its no TX Longhorn. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Brisket sausage potato salad cole slaw and toast - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

Brisket is the best value and flavor in Flowery Branch which is part of North Atlanta Metro area.

The folks are super nice. Good BBQ. Good baked beans--they mixed apples in. Sweet and interestingly good! Their fried okra is on point. They have inside and outside seating. Might be a little noisy outside because of the road. Inside was quieter and had the great smell of BBQ in the air. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Inside where you order - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

Yesterday bought bbq sandwich..meat extremely smokey .no bbq sauce was offered. Trying Brunswick stew . Found 1 slice of sausage..little corn no potatoes/lima beans Bought pumpkin spice pudding had to throw out only tasted cinnamon .got the banana pudding..no taste of banana..no banana in pudding Got potato salad tasted Ike pickle.. Sorry...I wont be recommending this bbq place read more

Great real Texas BBQ. If you like a laid back rustic Ambiance with real good Texas bbq this is the place you have to try. You order get your food and pay at the counter. Very friendly. But the food is what your their for. We hat the Brisket, sausage and pulled pork. Outstanding. They have a number of sides that complement the main dishes. Give them a try. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

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Have lived in Buford for several years now and one of the perks is being so close to Moonies which is where we get our sides when we grill and smoke homemade ribs. Their sides are delicious and are ready within a few minutes of a call in pick up order. We love the ribs and brisket here but we have been mostly smoking our own ribs lately so we have exclusively been getting our sides from Moonies for family meals. Prices are a little high but the quality more than makes up for it. Service and ambiance of the restaurant is great and always a pleasure to visit. 5 stars and two thumbs up! read more

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Pretty damn decent. I had to stop off going through. Great pulled pork. Ribbs were sweet and flavorful. Really enjoyed the light glaze. read more

We were in the surrounding area, found this place via Yelp and decided to try. The girl working at the register was very friendly. She recommended us to buy by the pounds and then order side dishes. She said we'd get more value for our money. We followed her recommendation and ordered the brisket, pulled pork, ribs and a few side dishes (French fries, green beans, special brisket chili, and banana pudding). My favorite is the pulled pork. Brisket is not bad at all, but I've had better. This place has the best green beans I've ever tasted. I highly recommend this place whenever you are in the nearby area. read more

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Monies man this is the next thing that great to New Orleans Louisiana my hometown we love the Ribs service is always great keep up the great job. This is our family spot my gbaby always tell people about her love for Moonie so we make sure ribs on the table New Orleans Louisiana gbaby tell all about her Ribs plan no sauce read more

Loved this place!! The meat was delicious. People were nice. Great feel to the place. Like an old bbq shack and it smells DELICIOUS the moment you open the door. Only giving it 4 stars because of the sides. I liked the jalapeño Mac (not too spicy for me, a spice wimp!) and the creamed corn was good just not great. I was used to the more crushed corn in creamed corn so that threw me off a little bit, and the Mac was good but I wished it was a little more creamy. Good bbq though (and sauce options)! I may be trying some new sides next time though. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Creamed corn and jalapeño Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

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Some of the best barbecue I have ever eaten and I'm picky with my barbecue. I'm usually disappointed when I eat barbecue because I like to make my own. The brisket and ribs were top notch. The beans were awesome too. The Texas toast was fine. I wasn't a fan of the Mac n cheese but others in my group liked it. The sweet sauce was very tasty as well. Grabbed two bottles for the drive home. I will be back when I pass through town again. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Brisket was tender and the oak flavor really tasted good in the bark. - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

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Whenever I'm in a new town around lunch, I go searching for a new BBQ dive. Moonie's was recommended and I was not disappointed at all. The pulled pork lunch plate was something to behold. The smell of smoke drifting up from the sandwich made my mouth water. It was a beautiful thing. The lunch plate also comes with two side items and I chose baked beans and potatoes salad. Although the options exceded my expectations, I selected these two. If you need your barbeque fix, then let me encourage you to stop by Moonie's. It will be worth your time. read more

Sausage and Turkey plates are excellent and food all around is excellent. Service is quick and reliable. Sauces are also great!! Highly recommend this place is you want down home BBQ read more

Great food, I am from TX. Had high expectations, sweet tea was good and I love the chicken. Parking is limited and this place stays steadily busy. read more

Overall everything was nice.. just a little dry for me. Friendly folks, and they give you sauce options which is a huge plus for.

Overall Moonie's is a wonderful spot for barbecue. Consistently their brisket sandwich is one of my favorites. In addition, the Mac and cheese consistency is perfection with an add heat from the jalapeños. I highly recommend the baked beans as well. I also love the fact that you get to choose your sauce. Can't recommend this place enough. The employees are always friendly and helpful with advice on selections. read more

From someone who's enjoyed BBQ in Houston, Moonie's hits a home run! Whenever I'm visiting a city I ask the locals for food recommendations. Moonie's was the "You have to go there if you like BBQ!" Walked in, & felt as if I was transported back to Texas. The smells & decor were spot on. The meats were being chopped up right in view which is the authentic presentation. I looked at the menu & had my eyes set on a few choices but it's always best to ask an employee to break a tie as they know what the shining stars are. I mentioned I like to sauce the meats so the pulled pork was what I was told to go with. Opted in for some fries & baked beans. I had been told by the Atlanta local the beans had bits of Apple Pie in them. I'm not big on Apple Pie, but I felt it was my duty to give these a try for any Apple Pie fans. Got my food, headed over to the sauce bar, loaded up, & time to eat! Everything was delicious, nothing was a miss. I could def taste the Apple Pie flavoring in the beans. If you're ever in Atlanta looking for some authentic Texas BBQ, Moonie's is your spot! read more

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Went one day and had the 2 meat plate with brisket and pulled pork. Brisket was very close to what I normally get in Texas. Pulled pork was juicy. Loved all of the sauces to dip the meat in. Service people must have been having a bad day because I wasn't treated the best. I'll try some other places before coming back. read more

Brisket and pork were very good. Good service. Wish there were still open in Gainesville.

MOONIES is a great bbq spot. Staff was very friendly, service was fast and the food was so delicious. I wish I lived closer, I'd visit at least once a week. read more

Very good BBQ spot. The brisket is their best meat on the menu. The weigh each serving which is different but hey it is what it is. They have a jalapeño Mac n cheese that is awesome as well. Like a white cheese with a lil kick. Nice change from the traditional. Honestly I like their pork as well. They have a few sauces. Each is good in their own way. I like to mix the hot with the sweet personally. read more

Great lil hole in the wall. Food was fantastic. Pulled pork and chicken with jalapenos mac and cheese and baked beans. Wife got pulled pork and brisket, which was fantastic. The bread was great and meat was great. The sauces were great. one of the best barbecue places I've ever been to love it. Only thing we didn't care for was the Brunswick stew read more

Outstanding BBQ. Best in the area. Fast service. Large portion. Beer available for purchase. Would appreciate more drink options. read more

Moonie's Texas Barbecue - Brisket & pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Flowery Branch, Georgia

Limited menu item availability when I visited. I ended up not eating. Maybe some other time. Other diners with me were tepid on the food. read more

Most like Tx BBQ in Georgia and their jalapeño mac n cheese is delicious and their sauces are fabulous

food is average, service is accommodating as cafeteria style seating is provided. The ambience need some help, it's a local popular place that has not had updates in years. The food is pricey, I'm not sure if all of their barbecue items are worth the pricey charge. Best dish for me was the brisket, and the mac & cheese served in a Styrofoam cup. read more

Outstanding brisket and service excellent. I highly recommend you visit. We did take out for large group and everything was very good.

Awesome brisket Great sauces and sides Best lil BBQ place in ga I won't go anywhere else read more

Take it from a long time Moonie's fan, this place has been declining in slow motion for a few years now! Every since they changed their smoker it's never been the same! Especially the brisket, it's still pretty tasty but just not as tender as it use to be. My mouth gets tired of chewing because of its texture but the flavor is still great! I really hope they figure it out because this place use to be a jewel! Service is great and love the rewards program! Please come back to life Moonie's! This has been going on for too long now! read more

I'm a die hard Old Hickory House girlie & was heartbroken when all but one of them closed there doors. I've never been able to find another that I LED as much as there's till Sunday night when we ate @ Moonie's! There wasn't anything that we got that we didn't like! The ribs just fell off the bones & had almost no fat on them as well. The brisket was so VERY delicious not too wet or dry & certainly not marbled w/ fat. I have some GI issues & there fried okra were so good & my GI system allowed me to eat all of them w/o getting that nasty slimy feeling on the roof of my mouth that definitely causes me to be nauseous as all get out. Those baked beans had the best flavor w/ a touch of sweetness. The BQ sauce we both really liked which is rare that we really like anybody's BQ sauce. I'm still in shock that there wasn't anything we didn't like & it's now gonna be one of top spots I'm gonna wanta eat @!! read more