This is a staple in Karnes County. My late father was from Karnes City and remember this place…read morewhen i was a little girl, now 60. It's been around for many years. Sold many times but has managed to keep the recipes in tact. Delicious.

We came here on a Thursday 10 min till closing!! Mr Morin…read morewelcomed us in. We ordered 4 beef ribs and it doesn't seem like a lot but they were huge! Pork ribs and sausage potato salad, and beans . Everything was so amazing best BBQ and staff was so nice I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place!

This place is the best. They have the largest baked potato I have ever seen. My wife and I shared…read moreone and neither could eat it all. It was topped withe best smoked turkey I have ever had. You won't regret eating her.

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.

Great barbecue. Friendly service and clean environment. We got a 2 meat brisket and sausage poboy…read morewith potato salad and peach cobbler. Love this place when on the way to Corpus Christi

I got a brisket plate to go, sauce on the side with potato salad & cole slaw. Food was good &…read moreservice was good. I'll definitely go back.

Looking for a quick snack and stopped here and wow pleasantly surprised! They have bbq plates and…read morebrisket sandwiches for 14.99. The bbq, okra and corn were delicious. The corn was as roasted and blew me away because I had not seen that before as a side. I really enjoyed the fixins bar. See pics. The place was nice and so were the workers. I will definitely stop here again on my way down to the Valley:)

I really wanted to like this place, but it just was not good. The food was subpar and definitely…read morenot worth the money. Everything tasted off and lacked the flavor I expected from a barbecue restaurant. It was disappointing from start to finish. The atmosphere was fine, but that is about the only good thing I can say. The food came out tasting like it had been sitting for a while, and nothing had that fresh smoked flavor you look for in barbecue. It was a waste of money, and I would never come back here.

Good BBQ from a quintecential meat market in small town Texas. They take it seriously. Proudly…read moreserving up the best meats sourced from county fair champions. It's a tad confusing walking in the first time because it's a grocery store at the front and restaurant in the back. Lovely experience seeing local teens working in front and seasoned BBQ experts working in back. Menu is typical and short, similar to Spring Creek, Rudy's, or other conscientious bbq joint.

A step back in time. Great looking fresh meat cases - lots and lots of meat. Not so much on the…read morestore grocery side shelves. Ordered a sliced beef on a bun with onions to go. I wanted jalapeños but they only had whole penos and I was going to eat on the road. Would be nice if they warmed the buns and BBQ sauce a bit.

Even though this place been around for a while this was my first time coming here for the so called…read morebrisket sandwich. The sandwich was real good with a good ample amount of sliced brisket. I would probably give this place 5 stars but i just have one concern. Even though it's during this times during the pandemic we went through the drive-thru. I must say I was disappointed in the amount of time it took me to get my sandwich. There was a total of 3 vehicles ahead of me and I know I stood in that drive-thru line for over 30 minutes. I will tolerate the longer times considering what we are going through but I'm sure they can do better than that.

Iconic barbecue. Love the green beans. Good service. Great people in the kitchen…read more Aaaaaallllllmmmmmooossssttt 85 characters.

I like the food here especially the brisket. Don't ever order soda here though, something is wrong…read morewith it and it tastes horrible. They are also very expensive, for two people to eat is always $50.

We stopped for a quick bite and were amazed at how tender the smoked turkey breast was. Great…read moreservice and perfectly smoked bbq

No Texas Toast? Whaa, Whoa!…read more Meat is dry and a bit tough. Potato salad is pretty good. Great setting, inside and out. Service is good too. BBQ sauce, it's really too sweet, and the meat is floating in it.

I had the rueben with coleslaw and hubby had the chicken fried chicken with sweet potato fries and…read morea salad with ranch, also the "homemade bread ". His chicken was cooked perfectly, delicious gravy and the fries - chefs kiss. The salad was parsley, a pickle and an onion slice with no ranch. My Rueben was inedible. Only 2 very thin slices of meat, a piece of Swiss cheese that was obviously store bought (probably in a plastic wrapper) and sauerkraut...undrained piles of sauerkraut. The "homemade bread" was mush because of it. Couldn't tell you how the coleslaw was because after a couple of bites of the sandwich I was sick to my stomach. I love a good Rueben and always get one when I'm eating out. This was bad.

We met some RV friends in Victoria TX and they mentioned how good the food was here. We are BBQ…read moreconnoisseurs and had to try it! Pleasantly surprised. Limited meats available on a weekday, but the brisket was very good! Enjoyed the sides and the price was reasonable. Loved putting a dollar on the wall in the am. Dining rooms Ike some many others have before.

A little side BBQ spot off HWY 59 that you might just pass by and if you do you will miss a Great…read moreBBQ spot. This little hidden gem is truly a must stop and eat place. I had the two meat special that Mr. McMillan suggested for me. The saying in Texas is everything is bigger in Texas, well this Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork sandwich was huge, you won't walk away hungry. The meat was so tender and tasted so good, now I wishing I would've ordered two, one to take home for later. Mr. McMillan is an Army Veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. Thank you sir for your service! If you are in the area spot by and enjoy some Great BBQ. As always support your small local businesses first.