Wow!! A gem in a small Texas Town. Right off Hwy 281 as we traveled from El Paso to south Texas…read more Old fashioned service! American classic plates like chicken fried steak, and authentic Mexican cuisine with spice combinations that remind me of my childhood. The nicest waitstaff. Chips and salsa come out first. Desserts look so yummy, but we were too full to even try them. The restaurant is an old fashioned western paradise. Even the clean restrooms are western wonders. We are returning to eat here before we travel out of the area.

6 years later and I got talked into going back today. Club sandwich with steak fries. Figured they…read morecouldn't screw that up too bad... WRONG. 4 slices of bread, single layer of bacon, single sheet of BS ham, single sheet of BS turkey, and that same bull crap lettuce and tomato they serve as a salad. Steak fries were all the burnt nubs. Nope. Still done. El Jardin closed but go to Taqueria Jalisco or Side Door Cafe if you can catch them open. Hell go get churches chicken, McDonalds or whataburger before Stricklands. Not worth your time.

This is not open for breakfast. Or anything else it seems. Not the chain we were hoping for on our…read moreway back to Houston

Best bbq place in town, fast and clean place with great happy employees, always fresh meat and the…read moresauce is to die for!!

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.

Super nice staff. Design is exactly what you'd expect of a Texas BBQ place. Lots of fun stuff to…read morelook at on the walls and displayed in the rafters. Pretty expensive but you definitely get 2 meals worth of food. Good food too! I like all the available options for sides.

I hoping this business is around for a while because I sure love being able to shop at a bbq place…read more They have all kinds of spices and accessories for your everyday grilling. They can even order your next future bbq pit and they will let you know when it is ready for pickup.

I had the brisket sandwich, chopped, with chips, and a Coke Zero! The brisket was wonderful!…read more The location across the street for Sea Ranch is great as a lot more parking than in the previous location! He has picnic tables with umbrellas! Remember Porky's is a food truck! It's well worth the effort to get some food from Porky's ! !

The best tasting barbecue ribs I've had in years. The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth and…read morethe sauce is delicious and flavorful. The portions are also very large. I highly recommend this place.

Small little hole in the wall place...well actually a small little building but with some of the…read morebest bbq ever. I love coming here and just eating whatever I want. This place has some good tasting bbq and the plates are well served. From the meats to the sides everything has such a real good taste. The kind of food that you eat and you just want to eat some more simply for the fact that is was so good and tasty...I mean the kind of taste that leaves you wanting more.

I was very disappointed with my experience…read more I ordered the ribeye with a baked potato and a house salad. The first issue was that my house salad didn't arrive until after my entrée was served. I ordered my steak medium, but when I cut into it, it was completely overcooked. The meat was gray throughout, with no pink at all, and it was so tough that I couldn't enjoy it. I almost never send food back, but this was one of those rare times. The waitress was very apologetic and confirmed she had entered the order correctly as medium, so she had the kitchen prepare another steak. While waiting, I started eating my salad. When the replacement steak arrived, it looked better from the outside, but once I cut into it, I found it was just as overcooked as the first one--gray all the way through and again with no hint of pink. On top of that the baked potato was cold and seemed to maybe be reheated in the microwave as it was chewy. The "fresh rolls" had to be 1-2 days old. Stale and flavorless. At that point, I couldn't help but question the quality of the steaks. For a steakhouse, I expected a much higher standard. Based on my experience, the meat seemed to be of poor quality and certainly didn't meet expectations for a properly cooked ribeye. The waitress did her best to make things right, and I appreciate her effort, but unfortunately the kitchen failed twice. I left very disappointed and wouldn't return based on the quality of the food.

A lovely place for a meal!…read more Kingsville Steakhouse has a wide variety of food aside from steak, all of which were very good. The portions were large and the food was flavorful. I especially appreciated the construction of the Caesar salads! They were loaded to the brim with parmesan and dressing (which are obviously the best parts of the salad)! The rolls were perfectly fluffy and warm. This spot even got a pickle-hater to like fried pickles! I made the small mistake of ordering seafood at a steakhouse but regardless was not disappointed. The portion of shrimp was a tad small but the sides made up for it. It definitely feels like the food was made with love. Like many restaurants in the region, the walls were lined with beautiful mounts. The restaurant had a very homey feel. The service was very homey as well. Our server was incredibly sweet. She was quick and offered refills for the table frequently. She kindly provided to-go cups for our drinks too! This is a must-visit when in Kingsville!

Amazing pork ribs and friendly staff here! I had the pork ribs and charros beans on my first visit…read more Highly recommended! They were out of ribs on my second visit, but I tried their turkey and it was also amazing. The sauce made that smoked turkey come alive. We sat and talked in our large group for a while, and the staff brought us chocolate chip and also sugar cookies. The ambiance of this restaurant is mellow and spacious during g the weekdays. Highly recommended!

The food and service are great. The restaurant has a unique atmosphere and offers a bar with tv in…read morethe center of it. The dining area is comfortable, casual, and laid-back, making it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal. I definitely recommend giving this place a try and experiencing it for yourself!

Great place and great service as always . Would recommend and visit again soon. Friendly staff and…read morefair pricing.

This is one of those places that even though the place looks old and run down but because of how…read morelong they have been around it still seems to work out for them. There ain't to many meat markets in town but it's location helps them out. If you need some good cuts of meat, pork, chicken, or your BBQ needs they pretty much have it all. Now if you haven't had some Angus Fajitas this is the place to come get some at a pretty good hefty price. Now like I said I know the building is old and it has a very unique scent in there that lets you know you are at Marios Meat Market but it still works for them.