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    Smolik's Smokehouse

    4.1 (59 reviews)
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    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Sausage plate with cabbage and green beans.
    Luciana L.

    Can't go wrong with Smolik's. Always a favorite when we're in town! Great food and great service!

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    Hugo G.

    Service was EXCELLENT, food was amazing! We tried the brisket and ribs! A must try! The bbq sauce complimented the smokiness of the meats! The dining room was clean and so were the restrooms. The French silk pie and coconut pie were delish! Great place to stop if you happen to be driving through Mathis,TX.

    Ann Marie S.

    I'm doing the happy dance when I come here. It's always so good and affordable. It's been pretty consistent and I've really enjoyed the BBQ. I have yet to try something I didn't like. It just feels like good ol' Texas BBQ.

    Three meat plate (Brisket, Sausage and Chicken) with two sides (Coleslaw and Potato Salad), all are good except for Coleslaw
    Mike G.

    I was driving to Corpus Christi and was planning to stop by another BBQ joint in Three Rivers (Sowell's BBQ), and I can't find it. So I kept on driving and when I passed Mathis, I yelped for local restaurants and this place came out on top, so I decided to make a stop for lunch. I got myself the 3 meat place with two sides. Let's start with the two sides, potato salad is great, but the coleslaw is watery and tasted awful. The three meats: brisket is pretty good, I couldn't taste the jalapeno in the jalapeno sausage, although that could because they give me the wrong sausage, if that is the case, the sausage is above average. The best meat on the plate is the Chicken, it was falling off the bone and very tasty. Overall, good place to have lunch on your way to Corpus Christi or heading to San Antonio.

    H Y.

    Pretty good BBQ. The beef brisket was juicy and cooked well. The staff were friendly enough. The sides were average. The sauce was good but it needed a little spice, or maybe offer another sauce--a spicier one. But in saying that it was pretty delicious.

    Huge, delicious chicken-fried steak. We got there too late for mashed potatoes but NO COMPLAINTS!
    Bill H.

    Home smoked meats, make sausage in-house, delicious chicken-fried steak!

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    Mike H.

    Saw the sign from the interstate on our way from San Antonio to Corpus Christi,,,took a chance...wow. Fantastic food and service,,Sharon had 1/4 chicken plate with sides and I had pork ribs plate with sides. Amazing. Recommend highly.

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    Definitely coming here every time when I pass by awesome food and there was this waitress that was just so gosh darn beautiful

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    Great place to pull off to while driving to Austin from Port Aransas. Definitely recommend it. Food was delicious.

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    4.0(210 reviews)
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    Ran across this place at the gas station across the street looking for food decided to give it a…read morechance boy was so glad I knew that. some of the best stuff I've had in Texas thus far and I've been to every corner beautiful clean ambience outside even better Inside friendly help at the desk great food. I'm typing and eating. Talk to you later!!Definitely coming back!!!Thank you.

    After a work trip, we decided to stop by Smolick's Smokehouse after hearing good things about their…read morebarbecue. First impression--the place is big, with plenty of seating. When you walk in, there's a clear line leading up to the register, with menus posted along the way and a large menu board up front, which makes ordering pretty easy. They offer a wide variety of options. The day we went, they had a chopped beef sandwich combo with a drink and a side for around $10, which felt like a solid deal. For my sides, I tried the mashed potatoes, potato salad, creamed corn, and okra. The okra was a standout--fresh, crispy, and really well done. The potato salad was also very good and worth getting. The creamed corn was something I hadn't had before--it included bacon and had a really unique flavor. It might not be for everyone, but I personally couldn't stop eating it, so I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. As for the chopped beef sandwich, it wasn't my favorite. It was a bit dry, even after adding extra barbecue sauce, and I didn't find it especially flavorful. That said, others in my group actually thought it leaned on the sweeter side, so your experience may vary. One thing that really stood out was the service. The staff was super friendly, patient, and happy to answer questions and help with recommendations. Overall, I'd say it's worth stopping by if you're in the area. If you're up for comparing, there's another barbecue spot a few miles down the road--Choke Canyon--that I've also enjoyed, especially for their sandwiches. Makes for a fun side-by-side if you're a BBQ fan.

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    Recio's Smokehouse

    Recio's Smokehouse

    4.5(8 reviews)
    32.1 mi

    I can't believe I've lived in Corpus Christi for six years and never tried our local five-pound ode…read moreto Tex-Mex breakfast cuisine. I was surprised when most of my friends and coworkers had never even heard of it, and later, I gleefully showed them pictures of the baby-sized taco I ordered. For $12, you can't go wrong. The looks of awe from the faces of the children at the next table as they brought the foil-wrapped wonder out, were worth it alone. It came with potato, sausage, bacon, brisket, chorizo, egg, and cheese. I finished maybe an eighth of the taco there, and my boyfriend couldn't put down any more than a quarter of it at a time, afterwards. It was good enough to have for nearly every meal between the two of us until it was gone the next day. Portion-wise, it would probably feed four hungry adults with no leftovers. I only wish it would've been more chorizo-heavy, but this is a minor gripe. No-substitutions, otherwise I would have ordered it with more chorizo and potato, and less sausage. Be sure to take plenty of pictures, because this thing is impressive and you're sure to be the envy of your friends on social media if that's your shtick.

    The food, the employees (family owned), the atmosphere was nice and quiet. It is a very cozy place…read moreand they were so kind to us. We ordered our food and as we waiting they gave us complimentary conchitas and they were AMAZING! I ordered the brisket chalupas and they were fantastic! This place is definitely 5 stars!!

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    Recio's Smokehouse - Recio's Smokehouse & Catering 
5526 Old Brownsville  Rd.
Corpus Christi,Texas

    Recio's Smokehouse & Catering 5526 Old Brownsville Rd. Corpus Christi,Texas

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