Mixed experience at Big D's. Which is to say it's a mixed gas station, convenience store, and…read moreSouthern restaurant. I like cheap gas but I really came for the restaurant part of things. The low-down on this local: * It feels more like the first two. There is seating, but you're seated in a convenience store with gas pumps, kind of like the exits out in the New Mexico desert or Texas prairie that have a single store. Then again, I had amazing Indian food in the New Mexico desert, which is why I didn't count out Big D's. * It's hard to tell what goes on in the kitchen. I heard the beep at one point that suggests some food is microwaved. But I also heard a deep fryer going at another point. My friend got chicken fingers and I got "fat boy sausage" (sausage meat wrapped around cream cheese and jalapeno), so I can't really say how much Big D's is actually BBQ, but we both liked our foods. * Portion size was small for my sandwich, but my friend got a lot of chicken. Neither of our dishes had anything on them - his came with fries, my sausages came on bread with some BBQ sauce, and that was it. But they were tasty. But I would say the bread was rather low-quality. Not that they make in-house bread at this gas station. * Friendly, if a bit quiet, service. I got mine as a meal and the guy behind the counter said I took a large. I thought he meant I took the wrong bag off the display and I had to pay more. No, he meant I took too small of a cup of tea and he handed me a larger cup. Initially I was thinking 3 stars, but the sausage just refused to leave my mind. So I came back and got a sausage and a salad to go (needed some veggies in my diet). Good size salad, cheese sprinkled on top, even though they were quiet and didn't ask about dressing (fortunately I overhead and changed from ranch, but they didn't give me the vinagrette I ended up settling on). And I think they were very generous with the sausage they gave me for my 1/2 pound order. Do I recommend it to others? Definite maybe. Especially if you want the fat boy sausage.

We stopped here for some breakfast and it was pretty good. They had made to order breakfast. The…read moreonly thing we wish they had was half and half cream. All they had was pump flavor or powder creamer

This is a definite trip every time we go through Texarkana! The food is absolutely amazing!!!…read moreBrisket is so tender. Service is always on point! We have had Talletta several times and she is the bomb! We appreciate you T!!! See you in a couple of months!!!

We came for lunch and had Talleta as our server. Let me just say how amazing she is! She made our…read morewhole day and all her recommendations hit it out of the park. Made us feel like family and we can't wait to be back. A true gem of a spot and you won't leave hungry!

Amazing Brisket!!! We got the loaded brisket Mac and cheese and the brisket nachos and both were a…read morehit! Great customer service as well!!! I would definitely recommend stopping here!!!!

Don't judge this place by the outside--this is easily one of the best BBQ joints I've ever been to…read more Every single dish we ordered was absolutely mouthwatering. No joke, we had to slowly waddle out because everything was that good. The woman running the place was incredibly sweet. When we shared how excited we were about the food, she offered us a sample of the turkey--and wow. It was some of the best turkey I've ever tasted. Moist, flavorful, and perfectly smoked. And then... the potato salad. I've never liked potato salad. Ever. But this one? It literally changed my mind. I'm already planning my next trip back just to get more. If you're anywhere nearby--or even just driving through--do yourself a favor and stop here. You won't regret it. We'll definitely be back!

My wife & I ate here today. I had the small rib plate, she had the hot link plate. The meat fell…read moreoff the bone. The beans & cole slaw were delicious. We ate too much to try the homemade desserts but, they looked equally delicious.

Hear visiting Arkansas for the first time. Wanted some of that famous Arkansas barbecue. Wow!…read moreSmokin Ricks you do d Arkansas right! Super Friendly and entertaining staff with outstanding food all around!

This small restaurant in this small town should get more recognition than it probably does. First…read moreof all the place is cute and cozy. Secondly we had to wait a few to be seated on a Friday evening. That's a good sign. We were sat within 5-10 mins. Our server (Brie) I believe was amazing. We asked her for suggestions. She was not shy and suggested the pork chops and Fish. Boy was she right! I got the catfish. I am not a huge catfish fan unless it is done right and CLEAN. Theirs is exactly that! Well seasoned and amazing! The hush puppies were hand made not frozen and were the best from a restaurant that I have had. I also. Had the baked potato, potato salad. Again easily the best I have ever had. Back to the battered and fried pork chops, unless you are able to eat enough for a family of 4 or the 1/2 portion. They were simply seasoned in a way that any chef should be proud of!! We took 3/4 home and airfares them the next day. He had the green beans with the chops and Lordy they could potentially make you slap your momma. Here's the thing. We eat out a lot and I do write a lot of reviews but this hands down was one the top 5 experiences in the last 3-4 years. This meal with drinks was only $38 before a nice cash tip on the table. I will be back again and again! I hope more people find this special place so close to Lake DeGray

This place just isn't for me. The fried green tomatoes were fine. The pretzel bites were not. There…read morewas no salt & no flavor. The cheese sauce was a not-good nacho cheese sauce like you'd get at the little league ballpark concession. The waitstaff was friendly & quick, so 2 stars...

If you want to take home left overs , you need too order two of everything!!! Everything they…read morebrought to the table I ate it all and some of my wife's. The chicken is to die for, ribs had a great bark on and seasoned spot on ! Wife had pulled pork sandwich with coldsawal ( porker sandwich) . Can't wait to return. Great job Naaman's!! I don't normally give 5 starts but you get it!

Naamans BBQ is the definition of "so close, yet so far." First off, credit where it's due--the…read moreservice was great, the place was clean, and walking in smelled like a BBQ candle made by angels. The outdoor area was awesome for the kids to play, and being in a plaza with other shops makes it an easy family stop. Now for the food plot twist. I ordered the pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. The chicken showed up ready to represent the whole team--tender, smoky, and honestly the MVP of the tray. The pulled pork, however, tasted like it had been placed into the warming tray first thing that morning and was still serving overtime by the time I got there. The ribs looked like competition BBQ, but flavor-wise they mainly introduced me to black pepper and then left the conversation. Sides review: the twice baked potatoes were seasoned well and definitely pulled their weight. The mac and cheese was okay--nothing offensive, nothing life-changing, just there for moral support. Overall, this place has a lot going for it: great service, family-friendly setup, clean atmosphere, and some real potential. But the BBQ was more of a split decision than a knockout.

Wow, what a fulfilling treat! Fresh cut fries, topped with cheese, Brisket & all the "fixin's"!! So…read moremuch flavor, it was tender, Smokey and the cheese rounded it out perfectly!! The order was accurate and I had to stop again for the same thing, a few weeks later!!!

Stopped here for a late lunch. The food is very good! A little pricey but not too bad overall…read more Staff is friendly. We got the brisket sandwich, with fries and a drink. We would definitely stop here again!

Tried first time but was closed at 1 as guess they sold out early. So second time got there right…read morewhen opened. Loved her shirt as it was funny and she was helpful and nice. Ordered the sampler to get an idea of what they do. The ribs would be the only thing I'd recommend. They were good and the spicy bbq is good. The brisket was ok. Tougher than I like. The sausage is good. The pulled pork was dry and not much flavor. Shame as they put so much in there. The ribs go quick as I was there at opening and they only had 3 racks left as they have a sign saying so. Hence just get ribs. For sides, I enjoyed the beans and the potato salad. Lots of flavor and sweetness on the beans. The salad was like a twice cooked potato. The grandma slaw would skip. Surprisingly for all that food the price is very reasonable! We fed 2 kids and 2 adults and was plenty left over.

Great food....Great service! Their loaded baked potato is huge and tasty and the 4 rib plate with…read moreyour choice of delicious sides is hard to beat.

Awesome place !!! Great Bbq fun little nostalgic memorabilia on the walls ,ceilings and the…read morecorners. Come early they are only open on Wednesday ,Thursdays and Fridays and sell out fast.

Food= Service=…read more Ambiance= Me and my dad came here on the way home from a vacation. I got a pulled pork sandwich with a side of White Trash Potato Salad. My dad got the 2 Tree's meal with ribs and cheddar sausage for the meat, and the Pickled Okra Salad, and the White Trash Potato Salad as the two sides. The service we experienced was exceptional. It felt like a community. We got to meet the owner. He is a winner of the cooking tv show Chopped. A very nice, humble man who loves what he does. I'm a fan of chopped and have been since I was a little kid, so it was very cool to me to meet and talk to him. He gave us his Apple Cobbler Burnt Ends for free. The ambiance of Phat Tabb's BBQ was amazing. It captured the western vibe, while also feeling welcoming in many ways. I would highly recommend Phat Tabb's BBQ.

Sadly wish I could give a negative review. Hot coffee was down. The English muffin was burnt, the…read morebagel was harder than leather and the biscuit was rubbery. The sausages on the sandwiches were also burnt and tasted as though they had been reheated many times. The only good thing was the hash browns were fresh.

The McDonald's smells of puke while the bathrooms reek of urine. There are also fly traps hanging…read morefrom the ceiling with about 1 million dead flies. Obviously our expectations were low for a McDonald's attached to a gas station, and we were still disappointed. Bring hand sanitizer.