A: amazing smoked turkey. B: beautiful back porch from…read morebar area. C: honest patrons and staff who secured my lost purse and wallet.

Our dining day Started off rough but everything happens for a reason....driving north we decided to…read morestop off at this little gem. I've eaten here before but it was years ago. We just had BBQ yesterday from Terry Blacks. Today's experience was phenomenal. The folks were super nice. They have Texas Twinkie's...my absolute favorite. Theirs is 5 stars. Smoked perfectly. They weren't over powered with cheese. I ordered ham. It looked dry and I was worried when she was slicing it. It was anything but dry. Smoked perfectly and tasty. I loved it. Great flavor. The brisket was fatty, tender and pull apart deliciousness. My sis loved her pulled pork sandwich. Proudly exclaimed 5 stars! We tried their jalapeño Mac n cheese, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and macaroni salad. The Mac n cheese. Heavenly and the best I've had in Texas. We loved their potato salad. I'm telling you it was perfection. It's a mashed potato salad...and I'd argue like the Mac n cheese the best I've ever had. Coleslaw was creamy and not too sweet and we also really liked their macaroni salad. 2 things. Green beans weren't seasoned. Super bland. And I'm not a fan of how they prepackage their sides and you grab it out of the warmer or cooler. Their sides are some of the best in DFW. Let people see the product. Preparing them ahead gives a generic look and feel. I almost forgot the banana pudding. Soooo good. A must try! I liked that the lady stopped by and how everything was...it was warm and genuine. Bottom line 5 stars. We really really enjoyed it. We will back!

I picked up some brisket, sausage and a couple of family size side dishes. The meats were AMAZING!…read more Hands down the best brisket I have had a in a very long time. Those cowboy beans were great! It easily fed the 4 of us for about $60.00. Thats 15 bucks a head....not bad considering a combo meal at a fast food joint can hit you for 12-15 bucks now. I live in Washington but I'm from Sunset....I must say...we do not get this caliber of brisket up here on Whidbey Island. I could eat this everyday!!. Thanks Juan. Incredible meal!

After an early morning flight to DFW, we were halfway through the two-hour drive to the north-Texas…read moretown of Wichita Falls when lunch sounded like a good idea. Initially, I said that I was in the mood for a lighter lunch, but when we read some of the many 5-star reviews for Juan and Allie's BBQ that said things like "I will always come here whenever I am within a six hour drive", I changed my mind. So we pulled off the highway and about a half-mile into the small town of Sunset. I realized we were at the spot when the faint smell of wood smoke trickled to my nose from the side of a weatherbeaten building with a "Backyard BBQ" banner tacked to the front. Walking inside, we were greeted by nods from a table of men in work boots and jeans, and then promptly welcomed by Allie herself. She indicated the day's menu on the board and helpfully answered our questions. The inside dining area was comfortable and homey, even if like the outside it had seen better days. Sagging ceiling tiles and duct tape repairs told the story of getting by and focusing on the important things. It is a real family-run operation, with Juan smoking the meats and Allie making the sides, along with waiting tables. On the day we visited at least, it was just the two of them working. Of course I had to order brisket since it was Texas, but the sides presented a more challenging decision. After hearing Allie's description of their cowboy beans, I chose those and the potato salad. She disappeared into the back room, and soon returned with a large metal tray containing slices of brisket and Texas-sized portions of sides. The brisket was beautifully smoked and sliced, and flavor was perfect. The only deduction I have to make was due to it being a little less tender than I would expect from a great brisket. It went down easily despite having said I was not in the mood for a pile of meat, but I did have to make use of my knife a little more than usual. The sides were big on home-cooked flavor. In both, I noticed a big difference from typical southern or big-name barbecue joints in that they were not overly sweet but relied on more earthy seasonings for their taste. They were excellent complements to the beef, and deserve some recognition of their own. After our meal was done, we chatted with Juan outside for a minute, where we learned some of the details mentioned above. It would have been cool to hear more about their story, but they had work to do and we had to get back on the road. So we pulled back onto the highway, having experienced a friendly welcome to Texas and a satisfying first meal in the Lone Star State.

I love the rolls. Had a sliced beef sandwich with a side of slaw. Fresh food…read more For large groups check out their catering. The meat is always smoked to perfection. No spices are added before the meat hits the pit. Come and enjoy . You won't be disappointed.

Once again, the food was great, and the service was outstanding. I will be back once again.read more

Absolutely fantastic. Loved the smoked turkey. The wait staff was exceptional as well.read more

Been Here two times and have never been disappointed. If you want to just have the good old boy…read moretaste and a good old boy feel this is the place to go. Sit down underneath a big ass tree and enjoy some of the best barbecue around Tommy will shake your hand and tell you what he's got on the grill. Just love this place. You pull up in his yard get your meat and takeoff happy. Delicious!

Very cool BBQ joint right across the street from the City Hall in Decatur. It's an old building…read morewith tons of decorations inside. There are two floors and a back patio. They also have three pool tables and TVs. The menu is extensive and the prices reasonable for BBQ. Seems like a favorite of the locals. I though they would be playing C&W, but they had 60's and 70's music on. The squeeze and I split a two meat plate with brisket and sausage and two sides, cowboy cole slaw and Rooster Tails (Deep fried onion petals). The brisket was moist and very tender, with a slight smokiness. The sausage was deeply smoked, sliced in half and charred a bit on the flattop. The slaw and Rooster Tails were really good. A nice slightly spicy dip was served with the onions. Good BBQ sauce for the brisket, and they also had a wall of pain with some choice hot sauces on it. I didn't partake, since I have a flight to catch in the morning. They brought a second plate for no charge. The squeeze had a canned IPA and I had a Shiner Bock draft for libations. We really enjoyed the meal. Morgan was an excellent server and didn't try to shoo us out even though more customers were coming in. I wish I lived around here so I could try the other items on the menu.

If I had one complaint...it's always cold in here! Freezing! 2nd complaint. They have semi…read moreoutside seating in the back but always force people upstairs. Gorgeous day and we wanted to be outside! That said the food is always delicious. Started off with Fried Pickles. Lightly breaded and cooked to pure perfection with a slight crispy texture. Yummy. The double cheeseburger is the best in Texas..I'll keep saying it..or in their case screaming it from the roof tops (or upstairs since it's the only place they will seat us!)

So, not sure how many times I have been here now, but it's a lot; going back over the prior year…read more Biggest challenge for me is hours of operation. They are currently only open a few days a week for a few hours on those select days. Bummer. I'm not going to get into whether or not this place is good, I've already addressed it in prior reviews and updates; in one word it's 'stellar'. The proprietor; Derek has done a tremendous job moving from very small outlet to a very cool large restaurant facility. I took five people there on Saturday and it was a great experience. Derek personally brought the food out. We chatted for a bit, I congratulated him on his growing his business. He said in one day, he does more revenue than he did in a weeks time at his prior "to go" only location. Good for him, he's a true American success story that clearly busted his butt to build his business. If only we had more of those. He's got a great formula. I can't criticize anything he's done; even the bathrooms are spotless and top notch. Whoever built out the plumbing in his place is truly an artist, you have to look at the details, it's not a budget operation. Kudos to this guy for killing it and putting a great crew together. If you haven't tried it you're doing yourself a disservice. If I'm disappointed about one thing, it's the fact he doesn't have those tallow based salted chocolate chip cookies anymore; at least that I could tell. I forgot to ask him about it. He may have had trouble getting consistent quality from his baker, but they were just absolutely awesome and a hell of a deal in my opinion. Pro Tip: I mentioned that I had a pellet grill and I wasn't able to get enough smoke flavor into the meat. It turns out he started on the same one I have. I've got a Yoder YS 640 competition model. He gave me some solid pointers. I can't wait to try them. It will never be as good as his, but hopefully I can improve.

Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 so we had to drop by North Texas Smoke…read more I knew that this place was popular and might sell out fast so I started calling and DM this place as we really did want so brisket. The problem occurred when we showed up and were told that they were out of Brisket. After a brief conversation with the lady taking orders and the pit master they were able to find us some chopped and sliced brisket, THANK YOU. The brisket was good as were the ribs but the star of the show was the boudin. We got our order to go. So the process is order and pay out 1 window then wait to hear your name so that you can get your order. When we visited the place was hard to find and we drove past it once as they did not have a sign. It's a nice place and the food was good. My recommendation try hard to order early and call them several times before they run out of brisket.

The brisket, hamburgers, fries, okra and ice cream is delicious! The food is so good and the…read morecustomers service is awesome! A local restaurant that is delicious! The atmosphere is relaxing and plenty of space to sit back with the family and eat. Outpost 36 BBQ is delicious!!!

Interesting concept now that they've merged their restaurants. Essentially there are three…read morerestaurants under the same roof- two of which have the same menu but you get to choose either table service or order and seat yourself service. (The Steak restaurant wasn't open at the time of our visit so I can't review that but it's there!) One of us ordered the half chicken and they said it was amazing! If you are into getting your protein on - then this is your best choice! The Texas twinkies are definitely something to order if you love jalapeños - I'll go back just for these alone... Slight downside for our whole table was the mac and cheese side - seemed to have way too much sour cream added to it for our tastebuds so none of us will be ordering that again.

407 BBQ at 831 FM 407 W, Argyle, TX 76226…read more If you're ready to upgrade your barbecue experience and you're in the Fort Worth area heading toward Denton, Texas. Well you'll be going in the right direction. This barbecue place took me off guard. It's well-designed with plenty of room for people to sit both indoors and outdoors. The menu is very nice, with so many options. The lady at the front counter helped me pick a most magnificent feast. ‍ I was very impressed with the brisket. The mac and cheese was okay, but it got better as I ate it. The roasted Brussels sprouts also took me off guard; I really enjoyed them. And of course, on Saturdays, they have Texas Twinkies--you cannot beat that deal! It is so delicious. I cannot wait until I get a chance to come back here again, hopefully during work hours. This is just amazing. .

Due to the unique parking, not only do I need to have a hunger for barbecue, it cannot have rained…read morefor several days. This evening, the two aligned. The parking lot was not even half filled. Prior to today, I never realized there was paved parking. Of the ten spaces, less than half were taken. The pricing structure had changed. Unlike my last visit, there was no additional cost for the Street Corn. The one meat plate was still priced at $24. A benefit for customers preferring the "premium" sides over the regular-priced ones. Unfortunately, the quality of their meat has also changed. The brisket had large sections of marble. While I enjoyed the baked beans and corn, I came here for the brisket not for the sides. While waiting to order, I noticed their breakfast menu was displayed on a stand by the serving counter. A third, but positive, change.

Food was great! My family enjoyed their breakfast. We got the southern scrambler, omelette,…read morepancakes, French toast, and waffles. All of it was delicious. They had a great patio and we were able to bring our dog with us. Definitely recommend and we will be visiting again when we are in the area.

This is the most fun place in Bridgeport TX…read more There was a blonde little waitress man. She is hilarious! She took care of us. We all laughed great time, and heck we hadn't even had anything to drink. However, the bar down the street had an eight-year-old standing outside not sure which was funnier. If this waitress recommends things to you, don't trust her she lied about all of it. She said she hadn't tried anything, but she liked it. Best thing to eat the cheese sticks, they be some thick old boys!

We live close and I often "sleep" on this little BBQ Spot. Everything is tasty and cooked to pure…read moreperfection. The pit master deserves a bow! They were out of the ribs...no biggie and close early for a BBQ rest. 7:00. They suggested the Pork Belly Burnt ends. Talk about delicious, tender with just the right amount of sweet apple sauce taste. I can't describe it...it's just well other worldly. The turkey, best I've ever had was MOIST. Sooo dang good. I saw they had "egg rolls" and only served them on Fridays. Hold your Asian Pure Bread horses...these ain't your typical egg rolls. They're stuffed with pulled pork, cream cheese, jalapeños...this is some backwoods Texan culinary concoction that will surprise you. Damn it's good! Their potato salad is my absolute favorite. It's sour cream based and served chilled. Again other worldly. Their green beans are equally as good..seasoned! I'm not some BBQ die hard fanatic but I know good food! This little gem would be worth the drive! You'll be surprised! Trust me on this one!

Great bbq place I will definitely have to go back and try some more stuff. We ordered brisket and…read morechicken plates and they were very good!