Do not miss the Magnolia Pit if you're within driving distance of Shreveport. My husband, kids,…read moreand I were in Shreveport visiting family over Christmas, and everyone was tired of cooking and eating leftovers. We heard this place was good, so off we went. The first thing we noticed was the secret, speakeasy vibe. Off the bright street we entered a short, dark hallway with "brick covered" revolving door. You just have to see it. Once in the "Pit" we were greeted by one of the friendliest cashiers. He seemed genuinely happy to be there, and he was super helpful as we made our selections. The kids and I got the Pit Master so we could try a little bit of everything. It came with portions of brisket, chicken, ribs, sausage, turkey, and their firecracker pork belly bites as well as four sides of your choice, corn bread, cheddar beer bread, and two desserts. Hubby got a brisket cheddar melt. We ended up with so much food we brought home leftovers for another few meals. Holy smokes! Let me say, I've lived in San Antonio for the last 15 years and eaten A LOT of bbq around the state. Aaron Franklin in Austin has long had my heart for bbq. But the Magnolia Pit in Shreveport does not play. Everything was seasoned well, and juicy, but the brisket...oh the brisket! Perfect bark, nice and juicy, and not fatty at all. My non-foodie kids liked the ribs so well, we had to order a couple extra. If you are not familiar with pork belly or burnt ends, I highly recommend at least getting the firecracker pork belly bites as an appetizer. We all thought they were phenomenal. The brisket melt sandwich was thick and so flavorful. I can see why it is one of the most ordered things on the menu. Sometimes the sides are an afterthought at bbq joints. Not at the Magnolia Pit. The corn maque choux is crazy good. It's creamy, smoky, and has a bit of a kick. The potato salad tasted homemade, and the dirty rice was a fun surprise. Do not miss the creamy macaroni and cheese that is topped with bbq schnibbles. The kids went to town on that. I swear we took a couple to go boxes, and did not eat it all in one sitting! Do the same when you go, because their in-house made desserts are so good. We shared the bread pudding and the buttermilk pie. Fantastic sauce to pudding ratio on the bread pudding. The pie was so smooth and creamy, I may just order one to take to my in-laws' next time I'm in town. Anyway, do yourself a favor and get on over to the Magnolia Pit. The food, ambiance, and friendly staff made this a fun adventure I can't wait to go on again.

Food was great! We had the pimento and cheese with pork rinds appetizer and I had a wedge salad…read morewith 1/2 pound of smoked turkey on the side! The appetizer was really good and unique! Service was great! Neighborhood is rough but I'm glad we decided to give it a try! I will definitely bring the family bbq lovers back for lunch.

Hard to get into with it being on the highway. Just needs to be in a better building and location…read more Brisket was okay...

The food and service is always on point! The baked potatoes are amazing! I just call it in and it's…read moreready when I get there.

BBQ Haven is hands down one of my favorites! Incredible BBQ, generous portions, and amazing…read moreservice. I make it a point to stop by whenever I'm nearby. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out!

Ok you HAVE to understand, this is a shack with a counter, not a restaurant. There's a few places…read moreyou can sit waiting for your order, no AC, and often you wait in line outside to get in and place an order. And it's honestly worth the wait. My coworker & I have been there a few times. The ribs are ok, sausage is store bought but done well, but the STAR of the show is the brisket. Tender, VERY well prepared, great smoke, good sauce, it's honestly the best I've had in N Louisiana. Being originally from Texas, I'm well versed & picky about barbecue, and this is as good as I've found in the area. By far! Sides are minimal, skippable really. We just go for the half lb of sliced brisket & a canned soda then find some shade somewhere. It's inexpensive as barbecue goes @ $10 and if really good barbecue beef brisket is your thing, this will be your place!

For once the reviews didnt lie . Excellent bar b q great potato salad will be back…read more Good portions

Shoo Wee! This place has got to be a local favorite. Amazing smoked meats! Friendly owner hand…read morechops every order. We enjoyed the chopped brisket and some tender and juicy ribs. The sauce is just smokey sweet enough to take the tangy edge off. Very legit. We will be back for sure!

Was outside working and the smell walking by twice let me know what is on my mind for lunch…read more The service is friendly and fast , every table is filled from toddlers to grandparents I ordered the two meat (chicken & brisket) and sides were dirty rice and bbq beans. If you live nearby and haven't been here then check in your uber and have it delivered . If you do go out and in this area , it's a MUST stop and eat . My meal was very affordable and worth every penny (like $20 n change )

We stopped in because my daughter wanted bbq and I must say meat falls off the bone. Bbq beans were…read morehitting, seasoned just right. The service was quick and polite. I tried and was satisfied, this was an excellent choice for a snack.

Excellent food and friendly service. Very casual outdoor dining, if you eat at the location. A one…read moreman operation, and a lot of well earned pride in his product.

Wonderful food. Friendly service. Very casual place.. Easy to get to. Ample parking. Catering…read moreavailable. The ribs are my favorite.

The smell coming from this place is what I would image heaven smelling like. The prices are great…read moreand the food is even better. I got 2 lbs of smoked turkey and it was wonderful. The guy who brought the food out was very nice and included a big ole bowl of Bbq sauce. The smoked turkey doesn't need any sauce but it was nice of him to include it. If I lived in the area, I would eat here all the time.

Cute restaurant and clean but not the best BBQ…read more Service was good but the BBQ was just average at best and sides just mediocre.

We stopped here on one of our adventures. They had some of the best barbecue we here had since…read moremoving to Louisiana. The homemade bread was also delicious. The portions were generous. We liked that we could choose from a menu and be served by a waitress. She made sure we had everything we needed.

Delicious food to pick up for lunch or dinner! Friendly…read moreservice that's changed the smile on your face!

Being in Marshall for work today, we paid a visit to Best of Texas, where owners Doni and Marianne…read moretook great care of us. We shared the three meat plate (brisket, sausage and pork ribs), with charro beans and potato salad on the side. All meats were fantastic, very moist, especially the brisket, which was a nice surprise. The potato salad was so good I wish I had taken a pint home. My husband had the frito pie and loved it. Doni insisted the ribs were dry (even though my husband devoured them) , so he brought us a plate with pulled pork to our table. About 5 minutes later he brought us another plate with a fresh serving of ribs. All of these were complimentary. Now THAT is hospitality! It was so much food that we got to take a full to-go box for the trip back home. The atmosphere was charming and cozy, and we got to enjoy a great meal while getting some respite from the storm. Next time we are in Marshall, we are definitely having lunch here again!

What a great find! Love their BBQ! They aren't lying, they're the BEST" around here!! I had pork…read moreribs and brisket which was fantastic. My friends had the pepper jack sausage. Ooooh man....it was GOOOOOOD!!' Sorry forgot to take pictures, I was desperate to start eating!

Loved it! The most simple building, no frills- but All Homemade and scratch food! I wanted to order…read moreone of everything! Excellent brisket too! My new Marshall area go to! They have a menu but also a buffet if a few items for quick and ready! I just had to come back and add one more thought, I literally felt like I went over to my friends's house, who's really good at Southern cooking, and it had a delicious meal that I didn't even care what she served I knew anything will be great

Amazing food and service the fried ribs and cabbage is amazing! Great service excellent prices. If…read moreyou haven't been you need to check this place out.