The staff is super nice and the food was excellent! We had the BBQ chicken, catfish, Mac n' cheese and greens. Good priced for such good food! Super convenient that it's next to the Tesla chargers. We will definitely stop here agin! read more

This place needs more LOVE!! Best of the best, hands down!!! Food served hot and ready! Customer service is top tier!! Shawn and owner Aneshya were so kind and welcoming! Our family is driving from Vegas back home to San Diego and this was such a convenient pit stop with Tesla chargers in the parking lot, a gas station, AC and clean rest rooms for paying customers!! Highly recommended for anyone in the area or passing by! We ordered oxtail, fried catfish, smothered turkey leg, candied yams, cabbage, and greens!!! ALL WERE SOOOOOOO GOOD Killed the food before I got the chance to take pictures lol If I could give this place 6 stars I would! No complaints!!! read more

I was headed back to Vegas the other day so we stopped at Southern twist before lunch. They had a full menu available so we both got the fried catfish. I had mine with the greens and the corn on the cob. She had her catfish with the cornbread and corn on the Cobb. I took mine to Vegas home and heated it up and I enjoyed it. I forgot to mention I have the Black Eyed Peas as well. They were good too. Everything was delicious. I passed on the tartar sauce, but the hot sauce was a little tasty and spicy as well I'd recommend them if you rolling through from Vegas to the Bay or Vegas to LA. The staff there is friendly shine has hooked me up several times there and he'll make your plate just the way you want it. They have a clean restroom and ample seating if you wanna dine in if you know what you want, you have to go ahead and order it because they do sell out of many of the items I've gone there in the past and see the oxtails and the ribs sold out. They have desserts as well if that's what you're into if you have a taste for comfort food, southern twist as your spot on the way through the desert and located in Barstow right off E. Main St. That is right across from the Tesla charging station! read more

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On our way to Las Vegas, Nevada, my husband and I stopped at Southern Twist! Oh my!! So good! So delicious! You have to try this hidden gemstone! The staff is very nice! We had the oxtails and rice, turkey and dirty rice, greens and yams!!!! If you're looking for the perfect place to try and sample and purchase Southern Style cooking, this is the place!! Very clean and you'll love the staff! Film location: This resturant is perfect for filming. It's quiet inside and there's plenty of seating and a bar!!! Come ready to enjoy! Yummy!! read more

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I'll be honest, I stopped by here on a Friday during their slow period (2pm) and almost walked out until I ran into the owner and her staff outside cooking on the smoker. She was so friendly and accommodating to us and our furry travel companion and the food was delicious! The food is on warming plates which obviously was not showcasing everything during the slow period but they said everything is coming out fresh from the kitchen. We got the dino rib and pork ribs that came straight out of that smoker we saw in the back. So good! I think the star of the show were the sides - every side had an extra sprinkle of spice to make it interesting. The yams were my standout favorite, followed by the collard greens. I love the extra seasoning on the Mac too. I also wanted to mention that the ladies restroom had a donation-based hygiene supply, and if I wasn't already giving 5 stars this would put it at the top. I've never really seen a local business help provide access to feminine hygiene for people in need, which is a reflection of how awesome this establishment is. Thank you for doing what you can for the community, and I hope this place gets all the business they deserve read more

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Stumbled upon this place by accident and were so pleasantly surprised. The meats are incredibly soft and just fall apart clean. Every single side dish was amazing--especially the greens, which had the perfect subtle hint of spice. Definitely trying the oxtail next time. Highly recommend! read more

Southern Twist - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

Owner or staff was very rude. I came here with my family to eat while our car charged. I needed to use the restroom and they refused to let me go until i sat down and purchased food. I decided to take my family elsewhere. Do read more

RUN friends don't walk! Review is from today 03/08 around 11:30-11:45a Upon entering we were immediately and warmly welcomed by Sean!!! We observed Sean working super efficiently and handled everything on his own from greeting customers, making plates, ringing food up ( yep and he wore gloves), getting drinks and bringing it to the tables!!! Amazingggg friends if you walk in and see a line don't be discouraged he is doing the best job be patient trust it is worth the wait!!! In my opinion he needs a raise!!! Food quality and freshness didn't disappoint!!! As much as I want to get keep the Turkey wings...lol I can't I have to share with my fellow yelpers!!! Perfect seasoning, super juicy sauce, (beware a little spice kick but nothing to hot...my tolerance for spice is low but I tore this plate up) large piece of wing, it was chef kiss and the plate comes with rice so you could get two other sides!!! Yams was fire and collard greens also fire!!! Trust it will let you down!!! The brisket plate was also fire!!! Mac and cheese fire perfect seasoning cheese and has a nice little kick!!! Honestly this was my hubby and I 2nd visit here and it still was as good as we remember the 1st visit!!! We are definitely loyal customers and the way I would be visiting LV more often this is going to be our Spot especially because the Tesla charging station is literally across from them it is the best!!! Value is super good and worth it about $20-$25 per plate!!! There is a lot of seating so you could sit and enjoy your food!!! Thanks so much Sean! read more

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The decor and atmosphere were great. The lady who served me was exceptionally nice. She even agreed with my grandpa humor. The ribs, pork, were good. Not great, but good. They were very tender and cooked throughout, however they did not have a lot of flavor. You know, the kind of flavor you expect in Southern cooking. The Mac & Cheese was very good. Traditional south. The Butter Beans stole the show. I have never, in my 58 years of life, had Butter Beans like them. I am going to try to get the recipe. Overall, I highly recommend this place. read more

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Prior to arriving in Barstow w checked Yelp to find a place for dinner. The photos of the beef ribs sold us on Southern Twist. The food is in warming trays and a staff member serves you. We both chose the beef rib (lol). They came with two sides. We both chose the squash. Hubby had the mac and cheese and I had the yams. The price was $27. You got 1 rib. They had a good amount of meat but also had a fair amount of gristle. The squash was delicious. It was sautéed in butter and just the right amount of crisp. I like the yams. They were cooked in brown sugar and cinnamon. Hubby thought they were too sweet. The staff was friendly. The restruant was clean. The music was a little loud. read more

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We literally tumbled on this spot one day while charging on the way to Vegas ... and ever since then, it's been a mandatory stop both heading there and on our way home The oxtails? Fall-off-the-bone. The rice? Soaked in all that saucy goodness. And don't even get me started on that sweet potatoes on the side But honestly... EVERYTHING here hits * Fried catfish, chicken & okra * Smothered chicken & turkey * BBQ pork ribs, brisket & short ribs Some places you discover once... this one becomes part of your Vegas tradition If you know, you KNOW. And if you don't... add it to your next road-trip stop read more

Southern Twist - Pork Spare Ribs - Dinner Yams Sweet Tea Barstow Dirty Rice - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

The flavor of the food was on point. The oxtail was amazing as was the okra. What to know: You order from a buffet and pay at the register and take your food so there is no table service. For the price it should be table service. My two meals with one drink was $70.00 A few things are made to order. Might be good to order ahead for the fried items as they are not out on the buffet line. It's exact cash or card for payment. Only notes: the okra is made to order and by the time I got it I was done with my meal. Also the order was skimpy. Lastly, it was too dark in the restaurant. I would not normally go back in such a situation but the food was so good I probably will and take it to go next time. read more

Southern Twist - Brisket with rice and gravy and collards - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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Talk about an oasis in the middle of the desert !! A true desert gem. Very delicious. Southern Comfort Soul Food yyuuummmm!! Interesting concept they have going here, a kind of Chinese food- style- buffet- Chipotle -- where you stand on one side of the glass pointing to the food that you want the server to dish up for you , its a southern comfort soul food bar !! They pile up your plate with deliciousness, you sit down and enjoy, listening to jazzy tunes play on the satellite radio while sipping on your sweet tea . You gotta come get this food : ) read more

Southern Twist - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

Once I seen southern soulfood in Barstow of all places, I got excited... Only to not have my socks blown off.. On the posters it says "made from scratch " which is false advertising... The yams are not made from scratch they are the canned ones like Bruce's brand or glory or princella... And their cakes are just regular boxed cakes like Betty Crocker ( I asked for confirmation and the young girl said yes, its boxed cakes from the grocery store) Upon walking in its like the old school cafeteria style when they make your plate and the food is on an assembly line... They do fry your fish to order. The cabbage was packed with flavor and so was the green beans...the greens however were just boiled in water and smoke turkey withno once of seasoning. The fish was decent and was seasoned. If youre passing through and feel like stopping its close off the freeway. read more

You need to stop at this place!!! Food was off the charts! Customer service A+++++++ restaurant was spotless stop and enjoy the best soul food this side of the Mississippi while you are charging your car! such a comfortable atmosphere!! Employees have smiles and you hear laughter read more

This place is amazing. There's not much to come to Barstow for but Southern Twist is definitely worth the drive. Every time I go I have 2 get 2 plates. The smoked turkey wings are great the oxtails are large and flavorful. This is by far the best place to eat in Barstow and all surrounding cities. It's family owned and operated and all of the food is cooked fresh daily. I can't wait to go back. Maybe I'll get the smothered pork chops next or the meatloaf read more

Food was excellent southern food. I had the ribs, Mac n cheese, greens and a side of dirty rice. I will def try to stop by for a meal whenever I'm going or coming from Las Vegas. Thank you Southern Twisr. Ambiance was very cool and relaxing. read more

OMG! I haven't had food like this since visiting my cousins in the South! If you are on your way to Las Vegas, stop at the super charger station which is a one minute walk from the restaurant. We had the beef ribs, the pork ribs, the black eyed peas and the green beans. They were all top notch. The portions are huge so you can easily split. The price was very fair. I kept eating long after I wasn't hungry because the flavors were so good. And their sweet tea is excellent! You order at the counter then choose your seat. I thought I knew what I was going to order from on line, but changed my mind after seeing the r food in person. We are definitely stopping here to charge our car on the way home from Las Vegas . . . And maybe getting some food to go! read more

Delicious, quick and authentic southern food. The oxtail is the star. Falls right off the bone and so tender. The meatloaf and ribs were also delicious. Love that it comes with rice. Plus the fried okra and collared greens are excellent. It's clean and the cashier was nice. read more

Southern Twist - Oxtail is the best!!! Will be back for this. - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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The best beef rib. So tender. Order with the Lima beans, and you will not be disappointed! No pics of the beef rib because it was gone SO fast! read more

Southern Twist - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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Please DO NOT pass by this place and NOT try it. We had the best experience here. The food has the best flavor and seasoning while you listen to smooth jazz music . Definitely leaves you in a good food coma. The server was so nice as well and took good care of us read more

Local family ran business that has been open for about a year. We were traveling from Vegas back to California and decided to stop since it had quite a few good reviews. I was looking forward to trying their dirty rice but they didn't have it today. You choose one entree and it comes with 2 sides. Today's sides were a choice of plain rice, fried cabbage, broccoli with cheese, Mac and cheese, collard greens, green beans, corn on the cob, candied yams, or Lima beans. We came through on a Sunday at lunch time and were first concerned since the parking lot was empty. We were greeted warmly by Izzy as we walked in the door but she was the only person working up front so it took a few mins as she plates the food and rings folks up. The fountain machine was broken so they had cans of soda for sale although they did have some sweet tea made. There was a minor rush after we got there and some people ended up leaving as they waited for about 10 mins as she helped other customers. The restaurant is spacious and has lots of booths for seating. The meat was tender and falling off the bone. I really liked the green beans and the collard greens were good. The only thing I would say that the food was not hot. It was hot enough but not hot out of the kitchen since they run this restaurant like a buffet station. read more

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Southern Twist in Barstow is a hidden gem for some Southern comfort food. We ordered the fried chicken, oxtail, Dino rib, greens, and green beans .Every bite delivered. The oxtail was fall-off-the-bone tender with deep, rich flavor. The Dino rib was massive, smoky, and perfectly cooked, with just the right balance of meat and fat. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and well-seasoned all the way through Portions are generous, the food tastes homemade, and you can tell pride goes into the cooking. If you're craving hearty, soulful Southern food in Barstow, Southern Twist is absolutely worth the stop. I'll definitely be back. read more

If you ever on the road and happen to pass by Barstow California, southern twist is a must try. This is real soul food and it was worth the drive sooooooooo delicious. Customer service was great too. We wdefinitely back even tho we live 2hrs away lol read more

Southern Twist - Oxtail w/white rice, butter beans, Macn cheese. Second plate was a turkey wing smothered with gravy w/white rice, baked beans n yam - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

So good and so friendly. Highly recommended. Last Time I had soul food like this was in Memphis. read more

It's so great to have a solid meal on the drive between LA and Vegas. Especially when you're stopping to charge your car during lunch time. There is a newer Tesla supercharger adjacent to the restaurant with a quick on and off ramp nearby. The restaurant had combo plates with a protein and two sides. They're served by the staff from a warming station which is quick and convenient. I think the fried entrees are cooked to order. We got the pork ribs and they were tender and had great smoky flavor and lots of bbq sauce. The sides were good but a bit salty for me. This will be my go-to stop for a charge and bbq every time! If the place seems empty when you arrive, don't let that discourage you. It filled up really quickly in the 30 minutes we were there. read more

Absolutely amazing. We just happened upon this place when driving home from Vegas, so glad we did. Staff is friendly food is fantastic, definitely going to find a way to come back soon. read more

Southern Twist - BBQ chicken, Mac N Cheese, sweet potatoes (my dish) Octails, black eyed peas and greens (husbands dish). - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

Just stopped here for lunch while charging during our long drive. The food is amazing and the people who run the restaurant are so lovely. They have hot food trays so you don't have to wait and have several sides that don't have meat in them. Do not skip on the cornbread. It was probably the best I have ever had. read more

This is your oasis for home cooking in a sea of fast food chains. The staff is friendly, it's a cute space and the food is phenomenal. The rib tips are tender and cooked to perfection. I was especially impressed with the selection of sides. The chef even came out to check on our experience. 100% true souther bbq read more

The Dino ribs are off the chart delicious! The collard greens are savory too! Don't miss the place if you are going through Barstow. Or make a detour if you can. You won't regret it! read more

My wife and I had oxtails,Turkey wings, onions and gravy meat loaf with a side of catfish o and by the way they ran out of cornbread and Chef Dez stepped up and said would you like some hot water cornbread my wife and I said yes of course because my mom would make it for me when I was a child, and, my wife's aunts would make it too....most of important of all the chef, owner came out to greet us and to make sure all was well with our food thanks again hallelujah, for the Twist....by the way you would have to go to LA for this type of food or make it yourself if you could thanks again.the Browns....... read more

Delicious! Real deal! Enjoyed their home cooking on a rainy travel day (Tesla super charge--2-birds, same berry). Collard greens & yams were a hit with our family of four. Super tasty beef rib, pork chop in this amazing sauce & great bbq rub on the chicken. Will be planning future road trips around this stop! As mentioned, cafeteria style buffet. Great set up so the main entrees are constantly rotating and fresh. $20/main + 2-sides; $20/3-sides. Calm atmosphere. Great service. Great work everyone! Keep up the great business. read more

Omg!!! The outside of the premises look old and inside was just ok.... Don't let you get deceived! Turkey wings with gravy. so delicious!! not to mention Mac and Cheese so velvety and yummy Cheese!. Of course, the beans! another winner. You want SOUL FOOD. This is a must try!!! Service is wonderful! read more

This is my kind of fast food! I was preparing to drive back home to San Diego and wanted a grab a quick meal. I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. OH GOSH, I wish this restaurant was in San Diego, because I would probably visit this 2-3 times a week. The food is delicious and the service was perfect! I enjoyed: Smothered Turkey Wing over white rice to catch the gravy. Tender and flavorful. Cabbies Yams. Creamy and with the perfect sweetness. Cabbage. Not over cooked and mushy. Mac&Cheese: delicious Forget the fancy plating, this was some good home cooking! read more

Southern Twist - Smothered Turkey Wings, Braised Cabbage, Macaroni and Salad Yams, white Rice - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

How do I say this in words that don't sound like it's the truth this was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life from the second we walked in. We were met with Southern hospitality. The food was incredible. We had smothered turkey, collard greens lima beans corn Black Eyed Peas Rib tips. It was one of the most. Pleasurable meals I've had ever whatever you do give these folks a chance their food is the definition of southern. Anisha greeted us with Southern hospitality that is missing in this state. read more

Southern Twist is a hidden gem right off Interstate 15 in Barstow, and it's a must-stop for anyone traveling between SoCal and Vegas. The food is served buffet-style, offering an incredible selection of chicken, ribs, oxtail, and turkey legs, along with all the traditional Southern sides you could ask for. The portions are generous, and every bite is packed with rich, comforting flavors--exactly what you want from authentic soul food. Beyond the amazing food, Izzy and DeShawn make the experience even better. They are super friendly, welcoming, and make you feel right at home. And then there's Curtis! Manning the smoker in the back parking lot and making sure everything goes well in the kitchen and the restaurant. Super friendly as well! This place has definitely earned a permanent spot on my road trip stops--I'll be back every chance I get! read more

Southern Twist - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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Had a gig out of town this weekend, so I decided to drive, and guess what treasure I found in the desert yes, ladies and gentlemen, there is food. Let me say that soul food in Barstow come see them is amazing. I had to post because I didn't know she was here and make this drive at least four times a year. read more

The food is GOOD. Put some calories on let's gooo Fried catfish was tasty as hell, staff was friendly and helpful. Love it. read more

We stopped to charge... and saw home of the soul food. Southern Twist! Staff and Cashier were super friendly. The place was clean and seating was comfortable. I had to know if it had soul. Yesssss! OMG! I didn't take pictures because I was busy enjoying my food. We had the Dino beef ribs, cubed steak, collard greens, cabbage, macaroni and cheese, Candied yams. All delicious and seasoned extraordinarily well. BUT THE GREEN BEANS MY MADE ME rethink my culinary skills. I make great green beans, but these were Indescribably delicious, the way the sauce brought out the seasonings. I had to know how. Chef Dez graciously talk to us but didn't divulge the recipe. I took some to go. Will definitely be back. read more

Oh WOW!!!! This place was amazing!!! I was so surprised with the selection and the serving size?!? 5/5 stars ALWAYS. Any time we're going to Vegas to charge, I will definitely be coming here!! Service was amazing and staff is very friendly! You can tell the food is home cooked with love. I haven't stopped thinking about the Ox tails and Salisbury steak from here .. read more