Their brisket is juicy. Their fries are awesome. The sausage is super dry though. I was hoping I'd find some good sausage read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Their chopped brisket, sausage, baked beans, and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

we just went to try the brisket for the first time today and it was great! friendly and talkative server that we enjoyed visiting with....we'll be back soon and try the sausage and ribs, maybe....oh, and they'll slice the brisket how you want it and give you fatty, just for asking...see you! read more

Ordered a catered meal for 11 from BB BBQ. The brisket order was wrong (chopped instead of sliced). The chopped brisket was the worst bbq I've ever had. The was no taste difference between the regular and jalapeño sausage (again, worst I've ever had). The lack luster meat was compounded by receiving a peach cobbler that was cold and as dry as the desert. While the food experience was less than appetizing, the lack of service or give a damn from the staff was the most unpleasant experience. When the owner was contacted about the lack of service and poor food quality the owner yelled at my wife and called her greedy. This place used to be great. Dinner beware. I'll never step foot in this place again. If you're in Gatesville, Texas and are hungry, go anywhere else but Bare Bones!!! Too bad there isn't a zero star... read more

At 22 dollars a pound bare bones bar b q is the most expensive kibble in the land for a so called brisket that smells like heated up pedigree dog food. Potato salad was great,pickles were great ,Dr pepper was great. But if it needs sause then it's not good.and it needed lots of maby have your chef visit Franklin's in Austin or the feed store in Maybank Texas .​ read more

They don know what spice is. more watered down than creamy. probably not actually barbecued because there was no smoke ring. overpriced and over rated. do not recommend for anyone with taste buds! read more

Absolutely freakin phenomenal. Absolutely great service. Brisket was true Texas bbq. All the way down to the beer recommendation. I would highly suggest this to anyone. read more

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!!! read more

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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... read more

Bare Bones BBQ - What is this rib?! - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

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! read more

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the quality of their food has gone down hill big time last time i got food from here we ended up giving the brisket to the dog and throwing most of the other fixins out read more

If the owner spent more time at his restaurant than defending his reviews, he might have a better restaurant. The food is bland at best. Mac and cheese is watery, cole slaw isn't seasoned at all. He isn't there to talk to about the fact that his restaurant is dirty and his employees are not trained enough to handle a simple complaint, addresses in a non confrontational manner. 10.50 for a plain butt kids burger with no sides and food that tastes like it was boiled rather than barbecued. Save your money and go up the road to either of the other spots in Gatesville! It ain't worth it! read more

WARNING. Bad Food. Stay Away. Tried a plethora of different food and EVERYTHING was either BAD or Sad. I've tried food from many states & countries. From oriental, to European, to south-of-the-border. But I've never, EVER, had a worse sausage than I did from here. Brisket? Dried. I was thinkin: maybe a small step away from jerkified! Catfish. Not TOO bad. Just Sad. Oh! & the sides. Green beans and coleslaw was abysmal at best. Afraid to try the pinto beans. And I asked how long were they here, and I was told 10 years. Wow! Must be something else keeping them in business coz it SURE AINT DA FOOD!! So in conclusion, EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK read more

Working in the area I stopped in for a chopped beef sandwich and sweet tea to go . The tea was unsweetened and the sandwich was nothing more than one of the greasiest sandwich's I've ever had. 15 dollars wasted! read more

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. read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Pulled pork with hot bbq sauce added; mac & cheese, french fries - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

I live down the road from the BBQ center of the universe, Lockhart, Texas and believe I know something about good tasting BBQ. I got a 3 meat plate of moist brisket, ribs and jalapeño cheese sausage and all 3 were very tasty and I would easily come back again for more. The brisket was very tender with a great taste. The ribs weren't falling off the bone as I picked them up, but only need the slightest suggestion and off they fell. Also very tasty. The sausage had a mild kick, but was very welcomed. This place will not disappoint the BBQ lovers that are out there ! read more

Wanted some BBQ brisket and found this little gem. Jamie and Ella were awesome. Jamie took my order and was so pleasant. I ordered the two meat plate: ribs and brisket, with a side of beans and Mac and cheese. And don't forget desert, banana pudding cake. The food was delicious and very filling. Too bad I live in Virginia, my husband is from Texas and he would love this place. And they have live music. read more

So we came in as a large group. The staff was incredibly accommodating. Drinks are self serve. Food came out pretty quickly. I had the chicken, ribs, sausage made in house, beans, brisket nachos, a side of Mac n cheese, and a side of green beans. The chicken has a good smoke to it, broke apart pretty easily. The ribs have good bite, although not as much flavor in the meat as I would like; a little dry. The sausage was legit. I'd cut that up on or in a lot of different things and it'll add a hefty flavor. The sides were just sides really. Nothing screamed out on its own. They weren't bad tho so no complaints. The nachos weren't anything worth writing home about, but the brisket? Delish. Out of anything I would certainly come back for the brisket. Good bark, good flavor, good bite. Stands by itself. Hell, I didn't even need the nachos. If I was in the area, the brisket would be it. I'll certainly come by again if I'm here just for that. read more

If you want barbecue fast and delicious, this is the place to go. The line was out the door and we were served, seated and done in less than 15 minutes. Awesome read more

Outstanding service and incredible food! Tastes freshly made. Cozy ambiance. Had the Reuben sandwich and 2 meat plate with chicken and rib. Nicely seasoned and super tender. Finished meal off with amazing peach cobbler! Will visit again! read more

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. read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Greatest thing Texas ever did was great drive-through barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

I like their brisket and potato salad , not a fan of the sausage but I like mine greasy. Sauce is great, tea is great, it's clean and kinda classy cozy inside. The service is great, live music events are well done. Prices are fair, drive through window is a win for me. Only 4 stars due to my preference on sausage read more

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! read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Great brisket! - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

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 read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Daily special taco: brisket green Chile taco - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

Bare Bones menu is anything but bare bones. They have so many twists on classic bbq favorites. I got the brisket nachos and they were pretty good, definitely more iceberg salad mix than anything else. But I had a bite of the jalapeño cheese sausage and the Dr. Pepper riblets and they were both great. The live music venue in the back was fun but it's super hard to see anything when seated. They charge $5 to bring your own lawn chair which I was not impressed with but, what can ya do? Overall, I think this is a great spot for some good barbecue and country music. read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Brisket nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

They got some good barbecue here!. Definitely four out of five stars on flavor and portion size. I've been here several times over the past six months and they are absolutely consistent every time. Good looking smoke rings on the brisket, pulled pork is always moist and tender, and the ribs literally fall off the bone but are not overcooked. I'm not sure what's in the driveway if they put on the chicken, but it's always on point! Excellent flavor, moist, and probably the best BBQ chicken that I've ever had to be honest. Customer service is always great. Staff are always in good moods and friendly. If you're wondering why gave 4 out of 5 stars, the brisket in my opinion, while it's smoked perfectly, it lacks flavor. In my opinion it's the dry rub, it needs to be tweaked a little bit. read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Stuffed Baked Potato with Brisket They don't skimp...it's Big & Beautiful!! - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

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On the start of a major event, they were disorganized and telling the group rules that should have been announced in an email beforehand. Then they left a crowd of primarily 50-70 year olds standing in the parking lot for a half hour after the gates were supposed to open, it wasn't good as many were dealing with physical disabilities the longer they waited. When we got in and to the reserved seating, it took a few minutes, and several contacts, to direct us to our seats. By this time, my fiancée, who is permanently disabled, was really hurting. And.... The food was sold out on many items before the opening groups started and what was available was not even up to Rudy's standards. That said, the beer and the Bellamy Brothers (along with the opening groups) were great. I hope they get it together, but I will NOT eat there again. read more

Customer service is outstanding. Very friendly people and environment. Would recommend for good Texas barbecue

I was really disappointed. Got my food here as a last meal before deploying and expected authentic Texas BBQ. Brisket should always be a staple for a BBQ house and this was by far the worst Brisket I've had in my entire life. It was more like a super fatty pot roast with no seasoning and seemed like there was fake added smoke flavoring in it. Even all my buddies were staring at the meals and scratching their heads at the crap we were served. If I hadn't received the food to go I probably would have asked for my money back. I usually like to give good reviews but this time I wanted to make sure people knew what they are going to be purchasing from here. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1, because the sides were ok (potato salad, cole slaw, sweet potato fries). I also got turkey which was decent (not dry but also not too flavorful. Really nothing on our plates screamed "authentic" Texas BBQ. read more

Location: right off the main road (Rte 36) in Gatesville, TX. Food: Decent choices ( ribs, chicken, sausages, burgers, fries, etc.) Tasty and has the right amount of flavor for me. It was finger-lickin' good for me. The portions were spot on, and left craving for more. Staff/Server(s): Polite ( as expected when in the South), delightful staff/servers. Attentive and cheerful. Price: A bit overpriced. Thanks to our current Gov't Administration, we are paying more for less. 2 Pork Ribs, mashed potatoes, broccoli & fries....almost $17 Atmosphere: rustic barn feel/look. Does not need to be dim in the restaurant. read more

Food and service were good and they were very friendly. Even brought us water for our service dog. The place has that down home country BBQ feeling. The stage even looks like your sitting on the porch at your grand parents home. read more

Being as close to a military base as this restaurant is you might expect more respect to be paid to a veteran with a Service Dog. We were told we would be served but that we had to eat outside in 93deg heat. The dining room had only one other customer and all other tables were unoccupied. If you really want to thank me for my service to this country, don't spend your money here. read more

French fries were good. Burger was fine. Chopped bbq sandwich was meh. 100% self service which is fine. Not a pleasant dining experience when you have to push dirty dishes out of the way to find two seats at the other end of a table... the table with the least number of dirty dishes. And they sat there during our entire meal even though you had workers moving around in the dining room. Just kind of grossed me out and certainly affected this review. read more

I normally love Bare Bones BBQ, I always get the Belly Pack and the service is always great. BUT tonight was different!! I went for dinner and a couple drinks and was kicked out because I wasn't staying for the concert. It was just after 8pm, I was sitting inside, was still eating my food and for the third time a blond female in a yellow shirt came over in a huge rush asking if we were staying for the concert and said we had to pay $10 cover if we wanted to stay. I had no plans on going outside to the concert. I just wanted to eat and relax for a little bit but I guess that's not allowed. I've never been kicked out of a BBQ place for minding my own business and eating but tonight that's what happened. Come on Bare Bone's what are y'all doing? Y'all are better than this. I don't play these games, if y'all want to employ people like this I won't spend my money there. read more

Very poor phone customer service,The general manager came off on me for a simple trying to place an order,never go thru that experience again!! Good Luck with your customer service read more

Passed by this local place on my back to California. Amazing food! Burger and quesadilla..omg so good. I've saved this place to go back on my next trip in a month. Hmmm can't wait!! read more

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Solid Texas-style barbeque and nearby the base! Wide menu and variety of meats. Awesome daily specials. Beer available. We've gone to Bare Bones several times for dinner and have not been disappointed. Had the two meat plate one time and (when not as hungry) the loaded baked potato on the other. My favorites so far are the pork ribs and the moist brisket. Military discount so that always brings a smile! Had a slice of their chocolate cream pie that satisfied my sweet tooth. Someplace to repeat and recommend to anyone in and around Gatesville/North Fort Hood! read more

Bare Bones BBQ - Stuffed baked potato with brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Gatesville, Texas

First stop in a non chain BBQ place in Texas. Authentic, rustic interior. Inside temp, not too hot, not too cold. Service and wait staff 5 plus stars Reminder: My 3 star rating is average. Forgot everything is bigger in Texas. Ordered a three meat combo plate. Pork ribs - 4 star Lean brisket - 3 star, I would try the Moist brisket next time. Turkey - the big winner! 5 star*****, moist, flavorful. Will have again for sure! Other input from the table: Pulled pork - 4 star, sweet and yummy. Chopped BBQ - 4 star, would prefer it on a sandwich next time *white bread was available for all of us. Sides: Corn on the cob - 2.5 stars, a little over done for me, most restaurants over cook corn for my liking and we were there 30 min before close. French fries - 4 star, thin cut seasoned great! Will have again. Mac and cheese - one person at table loved it, one said it was ok. It is on the saucy side like an Alfredo. Desserts - Pecan cobbler - 3 star, was good, probably would have been better warm with ice cream, but we had to take it to go. They offered to send ice cream home with us but we had stops on the way home. They have a drive thru, you can buy meat by the pound, they offer a military discount and deliver to North Fort Hood. Overall 4 star**** If your in the area or you have to travel a little I definitely recommend. read more

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We were checking the towns around for some BBQ and most were either closed down or were not open for dinner - on a Saturday night of all things. I found Bare Bones BBQ in here and it had good reviews. It was twice as far as the other towns but we wanted BBQ. Glad we came here. The atmosphere is great - like a good ol' Texas BBQ joint. Everyone was happy with their meals - brisket, ribs, and sausage. I got the juicy brisket. It has some fat on it. My dad got the lean which is trimmed. Mine was good but if you don't like a little fat you'd better go with the lean. Jalapeño sausage was good - a little spicy. They also have mild. Save room for dessert if you can - or get it to go. The pecan cobbler is really good. Also had peach cobbler. We met some soldiers from Alabama national guard. They said Bare Bones was one of the few BBQ places that serves beer - so that's where they came. Lol Overall a really good BBQ joint. We will come back. read more

Great service here friendly service from Savanna! Ice cold beer mug, awesome okra , French fries the best, Sausage varieties were all great. Mom and sis loved the chicken fried with the gravy. One star less because the brisket was a bit dry. read more

Prices have gone up like everywhere else but the BBQ has remained consistently good. Brisket has a nice smoke ring, sufficient bark and melts in your mouth. The jalapeño sausage is the best in town. Try the macaroni and cheese, it's delicious! read more