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    Bare Bones BBQ

    3.7 (100 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Alyissia S.

    Fist time being here and as you walk in you are met with signs showing that they support our troops and believe in the all mighty. Then you walk into the actual building and it has a rustic barn feel. My husband ordered 1/2 lb brisket with green beans and I had a baked potato with rib meat and 2 sides which were Mac n cheese and potato salad. The brisket was juicy and flavorful( that's coming from someone who doesn't like brisket) and the green beans tasted like heaven. The baked potato was fluffy and super buttery (which I love). The piles of ribs on tops under a blanket of cheese was amazing. The ribs are smoked and tender with the Mac n cheese and potato salad on the side it was just delightful. The Mac n cheese was super creamy yet tacky enough to stick together. If you dig pickles the potato salad is for you. It is really good only thing is that I'm not a pickle fan unfortunately. Like I said if you like pickles this is a must have. All in all our meal was great!! We will be coming back! So if you're in the area (gatesville tx ) stop in and tell them you read this yelp review!!!

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    Zachary R.

    What the heck were these ribs?! Undercooked ribs. Had to put effort to pull them off the bone... cooked in nothing but pepper. Slimey Mac and cheese tasted like kraft Mac and cheese.... Fried pickles in old smelling oil...

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    Angel D.

    My family and I love taking the extra drive out to Bare Bones BBQ just for their delicious BBQ! I tried their Brisket and its sooo juicy and flavorful. My husband liked their Mac & Cheese. My baked potato was really loaded and yummy! If you didn't know, you can ask them for a side of Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce, it's served warm and it pairs with the Garlic sausage so perfectly! My in-laws liked their Turkey and rice. Our overall experience here was great because the workers went above and beyond for us. I think next time we will come back during live music nights!

    Pulled pork with hot bbq sauce added; mac & cheese, french fries
    Sophie S.

    The service overall was great. The staff were very wholesome and welcoming and created a great first time experience that we came again a few days later. The food was absolutely delicious. The mac & cheese was the perfect cheesy creamy flavor to them. The pulled pork was fantastic on its own without sauce needing to be added to it which was nice! The food was so good I ended up ordering the same thing twice and got their banana pudding cake (10/10 recommend getting that if you're in the mood for dessert). There was plenty of seating. We got to see a live performance which was fun! They def support their locals and love their community.

    Greatest thing Texas ever did was great drive-through barbecue
    Isaiah A.

    Needing to make a slight update to my review given the strength of other BBQ joints in the Central Texas area and when I tried Bare Bones I was living out of a mini fridge and I was starving each time I had come here. It's good BBQ but just average so far as central Texas goes. I have had Brisket, Ribs, Hamburger (best item), and fries. Miles better then all other drive through options here in Gatesville but just okay for the region.

    Great brisket!
    Anthony C.

    I tried some of this BBQ the other night, and I'll be damned if it wasn't some of the best damn BBQ I've ever had!!! I tried their homemade Jalapeño sausage. It had excellent flavor, it was tender and juicy and packed a punch! I also tried their moist, succulent brisket. I've tried a lot of brisket in my life. And I've never really been a fan. I believe it is because I've never had real true Texas brisket... this was some of the best BBQ I've ever had. This is what I believe to be real Texas brisket. It was moist, Smokey, and had a great combination of flavors. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

    Daily special taco: brisket green Chile taco
    Deidre F.

    BBQ was delicious! We ordered through the drive-thru and took it home. We ordered several items: White meat chicken plate with green beans + coleslaw - the chicken was very tender and delicious, green beans were and the coleslaw was good. Daily special was brisket & green Chile soft tacos. It came with three and they were very hearty. Not very spicy at all and I added their bbq sauce. Ribs with mac & cheese + coleslaw. The ribs were amazing! The Mac & cheese was delicious and very creamy. Both of our plates were served with pickles, onions & white bread. The bbq sauce didn't really taste homemade (not sure if it was supposed to be) but it worked. Definitely get the taco special, ribs, green beans & mac & cheese on your visit. I can't see anything tasting bad from this joint. Highly recommend eating their food - will go back if I have the chance

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    Excellent food and service was great. Best BBQ I have had in a while. Super tender chopped beef, excellent fries and corn on the cob.

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