I went into Noble Meats for the first time and told them right away it was my first visit, so I…read moreneeded a minute with the menu. Normally I go straight for brisket or ribs, but they told me they're known for their burnt ends, so I decided to try the burnt ends plate. After I paid and sat down for a bit, they came back and told me they had run out of burnt ends. They offered to substitute another meat and refund the difference. I switched to brisket and told them not to worry about the refund. To their credit, they gave me whatever burnt ends they had left along with the brisket, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the meat itself was disappointing. At first glance, the brisket did not look promising. The slices were very lean with almost no visible fat, no smoke ring, no pink, just gray-brown throughout. The bark was minimal and patchy. It looked dry before I even took a bite, and it ate exactly how it looked. The meat was firm, tight-grained, and lacked moisture. I ended up having to drink water between bites and could only finish about half before taking the rest home. The burnt ends weren't much better. They were dark and sauced on the outside, but they also leaned dry instead of tender and juicy. Not the rich, sticky, melt-in-your-mouth burnt ends I was hoping for. I got baked beans and potato salad for sides. I'm not sure if they make them in-house or if they're premade, but they were decent. Not amazing, not bad. They just didn't make up for the meat. I really wanted to like this place, especially after they recommended the burnt ends so confidently. I appreciate that they tried to make it right when they ran out, and that was good customer service. But at the end of the day, barbecue lives and dies by the meat, and this just didn't deliver.

Stopped here for lunch with a friend and was thoroughly impressed!…read more I was going to get an order of burnt ends then I saw they had a taco trio of pulled pork, beef, and burnt ends; problem solved! The food was amazing and service was fast and friendly. They also offer freshly butcher beef and pork that looks INCREDIBLE! I also tried the Texas Caviar which was good but not really my style. 5/5 stars, will absolutely be back!

Food Truck Tuesday: Zeke's Meats…read more The Brisket, Pimento Cheese & Pickled Onion sandwich was fantastic. I was able to add a side of fries for an additional $2 and loved dipping them in the garlic aioli. Can't wait to try a few other menu items from Zeke's!

Food trucks. They just keeping coming. I see them everywhere. Some I need to find again, like…read moreZeke's. First, the murals on both sides of this truck are awesome. The stylized chicken, pig, and steer are eye-catching representations of what Zeke's is all about, except in one big way. It's not barbeque. It won't compare to anything you might be expecting in that regard. Zeke's is Philly -style roast pork, roast beef, roast chicken (and eggplant for non-carnivores), served on the perfect roll - crispy crust and soft inside that holds up well to the meat. There's a choice of sides to add on the sandwich: Provolone, broccoli rabi, spinach or long hots. Zeke's also offers homemade chips, which are crispy and sliced thin. It's not a messy sandwich, which is good for eating on the go. It's a change of pace from the plethora of barbeque trucks. And that's a good thing. The pork, the only one I've tried, was tender and nicely flavored. The cheese melted well, but did not add any noticeable flavor; but I probably need to try this without the cheese to say for certain. It helped hold the meat in the sandwich, though; and perhaps that's the point. When you're out and about and come across Zeke's, set aside the preconceived notions and give them a try. It might become a try-again food truck for you, too.

Food and Drink: I had Meat & Bite for the first time while on a work trip! For dinner, I had the…read morespecial with a smashburger, chicken tenders and french fries. The smashburger was phenomenal!!! It had their special sauce, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on it. The burger was well seasoned and cooked just right with those smashburger crispy edges. The chicken tenders were also well seasoned, crispy, fresh, and actually tender to the bite. The fries had the perfect amount of salt and crisp and I didn't expect to get it, but my meal also came with a nice slice of texas toast. Overall, I left with a good first impression, and am definitely coming back next time I'm in Raleigh. Customer Service: Upon arrival, the owner introduced herself to me and welcomed me in. She was soooooo friendly!!! I appreciated her entrusting me to one of her cashiers for recommendations when I told her it was my first visit! He was down to earth and very outgoing when asking what I had a taste for and how hungry I was and advising how he hooks his food up! Needless to say, him recommending the special was the best idea! Ambiance: This place is casual, well-lit and inviting. It's next to the college campus so it's ideal for a group of friends meeting up in the evening or for lunch!

Amazing service, prices are great. Food is good for the price, very clean and healthy tasting…read more I wish their chicken was crispier but it's still healthy tasting and cheaper than canes. We'll be back! Had really good service last time :)

Some of the best authentic Mexican cuisine anywhere in the triangle. Stop by on the weekends for…read morefresh homemade tamales and many other delicious items. The meats are great quality and keep me coming back to get dinners ready for my family. Stop by soon!

The service here is horrible. They do not like to serve black people and it shows everytime I come…read more They will make you wait behind all of the Hispanics and even when they're done with them, they will ignore you!!! I've spent a lot of money here but my last few visits have made want to never come back. If you are BLACK DO NOT spend your money here.

I called Thursday, 30 Oct 2014 and ordered 4 T-bone steaks with tails. I was told that I would be…read morecalled if they couldn't get them. As scheduled, 4 Nov 2014, I drove 40 miles to pick up my steaks only to be told, WE DON"T HAVE THEM! If you say you will do it or shut the doors.

This grocery store sits across from angier McDonald's. Every time I have shopped here customer…read moreservice has exceeded excellence. Their prices are reasonable, and they have a nice selection of grocery.

The first time I went I was amazed at their selections. Great service and the best meat ever.read more

Ordered the "mad mushroom" Philly cheesesteak. It was delicious! The shaved ribeye makes a…read moredifference because you can taste the quality. I will be back to try different menu items. If you are from up North, it is not your typical deli, where you walk in and see different deli meats and options displayed, and different bagels with cream cheese assortments. On the other hand, the options they do have a are great. Definitely recommend!

We stopped in for lunch and had a chicken mushroom cheese steak, a side salad, and a French dip…read morewith fries. The sandwiches and sides were delicious, and truly tasted like authentic Philly sandwiches. It is a great gem of a deli!

Sunny skies, great food, and watching planes take off and land right in front of you? This unique…read morespot was definitely worth the short drive from the Raleigh area on a warm Sunday afternoon. There was a bit of a wait to sit outside - this place is POPULAR! But it was worth those few extra minutes for front row seats of the action on the tarmac below. We arrived during their lunchtime buffet hours, although you can also order from their regular menu. I'm not usually a buffet person, but since I wanted to try a little bit of everything it was definitely the way to go. For $18 I got some ribs, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken. Not to mention, a side of their delish cornbread, and a scoop of two of my Southern faves: mac & cheese and collard greens. Sadly, I was too full of the deliciousness to make a second trip, but if I had it would have been for a heaping pile of mashed potatoes and a generous scoop of their homemade peach cobbler. If you like airplanes and BBQ, add this to your list for your next visit to the area. They also have a full bar, though on this hot day we were happy with bottomless refills of their refreshing sweet tea.

Amazing food and service!!! The hostess' and our server were so kind and attentive. There's a wait…read moreif you sit outside (on a weekend 5pm) but it was worth it because we loved the view and they had a good amount of outside seating. We chose to get menus instead of the buffet and the pulled pork sandwich was so good and a really good size. The fries were seasoned so well!! I wish the brisket sandwich was bigger but it was good nonetheless and the hush puppies were very good.