The market sells BBQ on weekends and my review is based solely on our purchase of a couple of…read moreplates to go at the drive-thru. I did go inside for a couple of minutes and it's a BBQ'er's nocturnal emission as far as that goes...like Roy's Bait and Tackle is for fishers. The plates we both got were brisket and sausage with beans and potato salad. If you've ever bought plates for a church benefit and thought..."well, it's for the church"...you accept the smaller portions as being adequate for the money. That said, the plates aren't expensive, but they're small portions. And I was extemely cautious to keep the plates level and half the beans were in the potato salad on both plates. The meats: sausage has nice snap and just a slight touch of heat. Nothing objectionable. The brisket is a little chewy, not juicy but tasty. The sides were better than the meats...just small portions. We didn't get any sauce on the meat or on the side and no utensils. It did come with a canned drink, though...I guess they figure you're taking it home?? Facebook recommendations got us to try it out. It was decent, not "drive well out of your way" good. We've tried it.

I'm really disappointed in this meat market. We have been faithful customers for quite some time,…read moreand we were just sold EXPIRED chicken. The package said "sell by Feb 20" and it STUNK SO BAD! Upon returning it, the manager made excuses, saying "it just kinda smells sometimes". UNREAL! Idk if we'll be back. There are definitely plenty of other options in this area.

This place came highly recommended after my bad experience at staples street market. As soon as I…read morewalked into the store I can see a variety of fresh fruits vegetables and eggs, which are only 9.99 15 dozen the eggs are fresh and very good. It didn't smell like a dirty slaughter house , it was bright so you could see everything you are buying store has everything you need , in my opinion it could be a bit more cozy like the food network guys groceries.... The meat counter has quite the selections , from chicken to taco meat oh and beautiful tomahawk. I don't eat pork but the pork chops were very thin and small .,customer service was great.ready to answer any questions you might have with a smile and the upmost respect,, The watermelons looked beautiful on the outside ...but were mushy and a lil expired, it's the watermelon distributor needs to inspect their products before sending it out for consumer to purchase . It's definitely your friendly neighborhood grocery store. P/s they also have a lil cafe you can enjoy a nice treat before or after your shopping spree...

The staff is friendly and answered all questions. The meat was great. I'll be taking more there.read more

Small hole in the wall. Philly cheese steak was on point. Flavorful hot crinkle fries were done…read morecorrect. If you are in the area you need to try.

Good breakfast tacos. Their hot sauce had great flavor as isn't watery. They removed their gas…read morepumps in case you need some.

Satisfied & friendly people. Good service. Will take our deer there again. Probably pretty soon.read more

Wow! Corpus Christi has a hidden gem in the Ruby Ladle! Chef Michael and Jessica are amazing! The…read morefood was perfection. My family and I stopped in on Saturday, 6/20/26, for Father's Day. My brother and I had the duck, my mother had the chicken, and my father had the seafood pasta. The food was superb! Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned so well. The place was so cozy and just a nice place for us to celebrate our father. Morgan was the best! So grateful she took the time to explain things and even attempted to get us the bread pudding pan! (JK inside joke!) We shared a lot of laughs, but she was passionate about making sure our experience was great! We will definitely be back. This is Corpus Christi's best restaurant by far!

Simply Amazing -- A True Corpus Christi Gem…read more This place is simply incredible. It's a small, family-owned restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team. The husband is an internationally trained chef specializing in French and Cajun cuisine, and his talent shows in every dish. His wife, Jessica, runs the front of house, and she is phenomenal -- warm, inviting, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Corpus Christi area. The ambiance is intimate and stylish: dim lighting, smooth soul and street-jazz playing softly in the background, and an overall vibe that makes it perfect for date night, a late dinner, or anyone looking for a refined dining experience without the stuffy formality. The food is top-tier. I started with the jumbo crab cake, and it was absolutely to die for -- no filler, just fresh, flavorful crab cooked perfectly. For my entrée, I had the salmon served with wild rice and green beans. Everything was seasoned spot-on, cooked to perfection, and tasted incredibly fresh. I finished with the key lime pie, and honestly, it's one of the best I've had in years. Dense, tart, sweet, and done exactly the right way. Pricing is very fair for the quality -- my full meal, including tip, was around $100, and the average guest will probably spend $65-$75 per person. Service is top-notch, the setting is intimate, and the food hits every note. If you're looking for an elevated dining experience in Corpus Christi that's both cozy and memorable, this is the place. Highly recommended.

the burgers and homemade potato chips were amazing...delicious flavor. I had the smash burger,…read moreHusband had a cheese burger... both were excellent

The one star is not really a "review." Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the food. I made an…read moreonline order, paid for it with my card, payment was posted to my bank as pending. And then I got a message that my order was not received. However, payment was posted on my account. I was very angry. Take the website down if you don't take online orders. It is false advertising, on Yelp as well. Nowhere on the site does it say no online orders, and you are able to order only to receive a message that they didn't receive the order, after payment, not before. I called my bank to cancel payment. And to The Grinds credit while I was on the phone with my bank, they reversed the charge. So I appreciate that, and one day maybe I can go in person and try out what I heard is an awesome burger. Thank you, Grind for swift action in reversing the charges. But somebody needs to warn others not to use your website to order. Thank you.

We were having work done on our RV nearby and ended up here for lunch. Food was very good! You…read moreorder cafeteria style, pay and pick a table. We had the 3 meat platter. For me the sausage was a bit spicy. But the ribs and brisket were great! We shared the plate and still took food home.

beef rib was very good. crispy outside and tender inside, fell right off the bone. flavor was…read moreincredible. staff was friendly and knowledgeable. they even wrapped the bone in foil so we could bring it home for the dogs. restaurant was clean and tidy. only feedback was there was way too much fat for the cost of the meat (around $40). roughly 1/3 was discarded fat.