The food was amazing! Homemade with LOVE. Turkey and chicken were phenominal. All the sides are amazing. Mouth watering protein that fell off the bone! Service was 10/10 and ambiance on point with the music. This place is too good to simply drive by. Do your taste buds a favor and get something read more

Great potential with excellent customer service. We stumbled across this restaurant after finding it on Yelp on the way back home from Nevada. The tall, male person (presumably the owner) was very friendly and also looked to be the chef behind the delicious BBQ ribs - we observed him checking on the smoker outside the restaurant. The restaurant opened about 2 months ago and appeared to have previously been a Chinese establishment (my wife saw some Chinese symbols in the women's bathroom). We were quite excited to try out the food, and when we arrived at about 7:30pm on Memorial Day (Monday), we weren't sure it was open as no interior lights were visible from the outside. It actually was. The unlit room we saw was an unused expansion with a bar and lots of wood logs nearby (likely used for the smoker). We were greeted when we entered, and struck a nice, short conversation with the tall man. We tried the oxtail over rice, beef ribs, and corn, Jasmine rice, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. The kids loved the food, the ribs in particular. My wife did not enjoy the ribs as much as she found them a bit too dry, but my mom, kids, and I liked the flavor and texture. The gravy over the rice was very good. Oxtails were cooked perfectly where the meat easily came off the bone. A man was playing music on a portable piano and also sang at times. With all that said, this restaurant has some work to do. I felt the interior was a bit too dark for my liking, and only one other customer was dining in. He appeared to be a regular. Mind you, we came to eat during off-peak hours and nearly every guest took their food to go. Most of the clientele we saw during our stay were African American - before you consider this racist, let me explain. When I enter an Asian restaurant and see lots of Asians eating there, I usually find that a good indicator of good food for that type of food. For southern cuisine, likewise, I had generally found it to be true too: soul food enjoyed by lots of African Americans likely is a good indicator. For the food to stay fresh and warm in catering-style offerings, the restaurant needs to have lots of customers to come through. Otherwise, the food will slowly either turn cool or dry. Until then, coming in at peak hours may be your best bet for the best experience and taste. This restaurant has good promise and growth potential and we look forward to visiting again. We liked the beef ribs the most. read more

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Food was yesterdays left overs. Meat was not tender at all you end up with lock jaw from crewing for a year and a day. The prices are high for the food you get. I lived in the south and this isn't close to what I experienced. Never again read more

Omgoodness this place is amazing they are not closed they are open everything was soooooooo good ribs catfish turkey wings the beans and mac cheese delicious read more

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This was absolutely epic, and authentic homemade southern food! So fantastic. You must eat here!!! Meatloaf was great, smothered pork chops, so tender and yummy and the fried catfish was amazing with the homemade tartar sauce. You must must must get the yams, incredible. It's just all fantastic and the cornbread! We used to live in Texas and we really miss southern cooking. Staff were lovely. We will absolutely be back every time we ever drive through Barstow. read more

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

Muy buen servicio variedad de proteínas lugar limpio y bonito para compartir en familia súper recomendado read more

Southern Twist - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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Charging our Tesla, we needed a quick bite, and this was the perfect stop. Ms. Anisha and Deshawn were incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere inside was relaxed and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, some of the best oxtails I've ever had!! Even better, there was no wait, so if you're hungry and in a hurry, you'll get your food right away. This is definitely going to be our go-to stop in Barstow! read more

Just thought I was going to get some sides while I charged my Tesla but I was in for a very delightful surprise. Ah-mazing Southern Food that tastes on point to the iconic cafeterias I have eaten in Georgia and Tennessee. The oxtail was tender and the flavor bursting with a beefy umami. Mac & cheese and collard greens were on point. This will be my go to stop when I travel back in forth from Las Vegas to LA. read more

Great Mac and cheese..soooooo good .family operated. Nice staff. Super friendly .. don't forget dessert

The Food Was 10/10 I ordered The Oxtail dinner over rice with mashed potatoes and veggies & corn bread! I sat down and enjoyed the peaceful music while letting my Tesla charge! I've pasted this place up so many times and I'm so upset but today was very much worth it! I left with a to go order of Turkey wings, mac & cheese, & yams! I appreciate the customer service and greetings by the cashiers! This is a just go to in Barstow!!!!! read more

SO good. So authentic. Do.not.miss when you're passing through Barstow. We came at 2 pm, starving, and they had choices. YUM!

Great food and fast service. Was visiting a friend and next time I visit we will return

10/10! I came in hoping for pork chops but there were no pork chops that day. Chef came out and offered to make me some to order and really made my night! And this was right before closing.They were so good!! My partner had a plate with oxtail and macaroni and cheese. Everything was amazing! Plus, there's a giant Tesla charging station right outside of the restaurant. read more

An absolute hidden gem! Delicious food, and lots of it! Very friendly environment. I highly recommend stopping in.

just stopped by mid-road trip and the food was soooo good!!! i tried the fried catfish, fried okra, and mashed potatoes and all were divine. the owner was lovely to talk to and treated us with so much respect the entire time we were there. don't let the dim exterior fool you into thinking they're closed, they are very much open and ready to serve you an amazing meal!!! read more

This is a nice little hidden restaurant that serves authentic southern soul food. The beef rib is huge and delicious, fried wings are large and flavorful, the greens have a nice flavor to them, the yams are sweet tender and fresh, and the seasoned carrots with cauliflower is slightly sweet and savory. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

Damn this place was good! We were supercharging and stopped in to get some food and use the bathrooms. First off, the bathrooms were clean which is a huge plus. The food was served cafeteria style with the cashier playing it for you. We got too much food to try all of it and left feeling so full! We got 1 of each rib options. The beef rib was massive. I couldn't even finish half of it. The pork ribs were smaller but super flavorful and both were so soft. For sides we got the yams, Mac and cheese, baked beans, collared greens, white rice, dirty rice (see too much food lol!). The yams were sooooooo good and in a sweet syrup. Very sweet but delicious with the other salty options. Dirty rice and Mac and cheese was spicy! But so good still. Baked beans were sweet as well but tasty. Collared greens had some smoked meat in them and were sooo good. We already decided this would be our charging and food spot moving forward lol. read more

What a great find! The food was excellent and tasted genuinely homemade and never frozen. They must change their menu often as it seems the offerings are different than other reviews. Good ambiance and service as well. read more

Great food, great service, what more could you want? Also a big plus that food is ready-to-eat so we could more quickly get back on the road to Laughlin. My bf got the cubed steak and I got turkey wings. Both were tender and moist. Yum. read more

Southern Twist - I've already dug in on my turkey wings, they are fall-off-the-bone tender. - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

It looked somewhat lonely so we were not sure if it was open but we went ahead and we were so glad we did!! The food was delicious and the guy at the front was so friendly and attentive!! I'm surprised this place is not full to the brim with people but at least that meant it was a quiet lunch! I am looking forward to going back already!!! read more

Southern Twist - Ox tail, rice, cabbage, Mac and Cheese, corn bread - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

This is a hidden gem! The food and the staff are amazing! I love the music and the vibe. I definitely recommend it.

Amazing food! Staff very friendly and helpful. Quite place to eat and talk while listening to music playing in the background.

Driving through Barstow, California led us to an unexpected find. The stand-out aspect of @southerntwistt was the exceptional service we received upon entering. Kudos to EDDIKA for her hospitality! The menu offered a variety of delicious Southern comfort food options, making it hard to pick just one. We tried the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, dirty rice, fried chicken and last, but not least Black Eyed Peas. read more

Southern Twist - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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I love supporting smail businesses walking in it was pretty much empty other then a couple sitting and eating customer service was good, I wanted to love it but it wasn't it for me the 1 entree plate w/ 2 sides was $23.70 I got the pork ribs w/ Mac n cheese and baked beans. the ribs weren't a falls off the bone type of rib more on the dry side wasn't enough sauce for me personally and they weren't that hot not sure how long they were sitting in the warmers the beans were good it was the hottest thing on the plate and the mac n cheese was disappointing for me it lacked a lot of flavor and were also hard pieces in it was also luke warm not sure if I'd go back decent bbq spot for Barstow ( please don't take my criticism as hate) just my opinion and tastebuds . I hope it's taken as constructive criticism and really hope that your business continues to grow. read more

Southern Twist - 1 entree 2 sides pork ribs w/ Mac n cheese n baked beans - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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The food and service was amazing the staff was so kind the atmosphere of the place was extremely welcoming I got the baked Mac and cheese chicken and turkey the turkey and chicken were so amazing they practically melted off of the bone the music was so nice and it was very chill definitely recommend and go next time read more

Southern Twist - Baked Chicken Mac and Cheese Rice and Gravy Turkey Wings - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

I wish this was a good review because the food was good, however I drove an hour from Victorville to come here only for it to be closed at 7 PM. The hours on yelp and maps say they close at 10 PM and I get here with my kids and it's closed. I couldn't be more disappointed! read more

I'm mad that I've been driving past this diamond in barstow right behind the tesla chargers for 2 years now. Amazing f9lood and friendly service. I had chicken, greens, cabbage and the cheesy broccoli. 10/10 all day. I'll be back a lot. read more

Southern Twist - Sign out front - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

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Coming home from Vegas we were hungry, exited Main in Barstow and we usually get fast food , however we werent craving fast food, yelp'd other restaurants in area and seen this place which seemed to stand out, not your usual type of diner and food was Southern which I love and hard to find here in Socal. Place empty but we did get them 1hr before closing so we must've missed the rush. Right away we were greeted by the owner, very nice gentleman who after a short conversation he was from Georgia which explained the nice Hospitality lol Service was great, servers/employees very tentative and nice Food awesome, practically tried everything, nothing overly salted but just right. Mac n cheese had the perfect amount of cheese. Ribs were fall off the bone, gave us complimentary trial of the Oxtail and that was actually my favorite Too bad we are 90mi away otherwise we would probably be regulars read more

Southern hospitality first and foremost, the food was delicious, great customer service. I truly believe this restaurant should be on your to do list's. It's better than eating fast food when passing through Barstow,Ca Directly across from Tesla supercharger station. read more

As soon as you walk in you are hit with the smell of fresh souther cooking! The staff were super friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back! Turkey wing dinner with black eyed peas and collard greens is a must! read more

We ordered cube steak, ribs and smothered chicken, everything was delicious! Side dishes were good too! We're definitely going back, the restaurant was very clean and the service was great. Very friendly and patient while we decided what we wanted. read more

Stopped here on my way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Amazing service the ribs are to die for. stop in next time you're passing through Barstow. read more

Southern Twist - Pork ribs - Southern Near Me - Barstow, California

Great service food was great had the meatloaf white rice collard greens and mac and cheese you gotta try this

Food was fresh, hot and tasty. Service was 10 out of 10. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Very good eats in Barstow!!! Great customer service. Please try the smothered turkey, macaroni & cheese, and catfish. I love this place.

The food was amazing! Best ox tails I've had with green beans and dirty rice. Service was very quick and the gentleman helping us was helpful in our choices. I highly recommend! read more

If you miss home cook or just want a home cooked meal this is the place you feel the love put in the food , if your visiting it's a must

Solid spot near the 40 & 15 interchange serving southern / soul food. Service was fast - you choose what you want for your platter down the line, pay, and sit - similar to a fast casual set-up. There are about five proteins to choose from including ribs and chicken. There are about a dozen sides. The ribs, collards, black-eyed peas, and mac 'n cheese were really solid. (IMO the dino beef rib might not be worth it given the large amount of fat. Note that the cost of the platter depends on the protein you choose.) read more

We found this restaurant by accident while charging our Tesla. Probably the best restaurant in Barstow in terms of value and quality of the food. Comfort southern food! Employees were super friendly and kid friendly food too read more