Truly the best Texas style BBQ outside of Texas!! The…read moreowners are always there and so sweet. Speaking of sweet, their tea is sweet and their desserts are always amazing!! They usually have a special for lunch like sandwiches and such that are always incredible too. Everyone in the greater Nashville region must try them out!!

The meat was on point! Best brisket I've ever had outside of my own smoker. Ribs were perfect,…read morethough I would enjoy a little more dry rub dusted on them when served. Pulled pork was great also. The only thing my wife and I didn't enjoy as much were the sides we ordered. While we were there though we saw lots of Mac n cheese coming out of the kitchen so we will be trying that next time. Their regular BBQ sauce was also good. The service was great. Friendly and attentive servers. The restaurant was surprisingly clean. Not spotless but you can tell they clean. They were actually cleaning the smoker while we were there. Overall we will be back. This is the best BBQ in Murfreesboro.

I am delighted we found this place for our BBQ needs. Just 45 minutes outside of Nashville sits a…read morehouse full of some of the best BBQ. We heard great things about this place from others; listen to the reviews! There is a huge outdoor yard where there are tables set up to dine outside. There are also special events nights where there is live music outside. This is a great place to bring family on a summer/fall night. The food was incredibly filling and hit the spot. The prices were also very reasonable for the portion sizes. They have three different types of homemade sweet tea as well. You need to try them! Lastly, we had the honor of meeting the man himself, Ray, who owns this place. He was such a kind and personable man who showed us true Southern hospitality. Ray sat down and talked with us over a meal where we got to hear the origins of this place. This small business is an all-around amazing place to hang out, fulfill your BBQ needs, and get to know Ray, who will brighten your day. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is very much worth the drive outside the city.

Outstanding! We're in our 50s and have extensively travelled the US and abroad. Wow! This is no…read more"hole in the wall" rather a true gem. Found them by chance as I was picking something up from an auction at the storage facility next door. Best find in a long time. The entire vibe is charming and kinda cool (not expected out in the country). The staff are fun and engaging. The food is incredible. The not-so "Fat Guy" has won many awards for his BBQ and clearly cooks with a passion. We had both the pulled pork and brisket - mouthwatering. And if the sides were a test, they passed with flying colors. Baked beans were just how I like 'em and the potato salad was perfect (not too eggy, not too mustardy, no chunky hunks of celery, olives or onions). We will be back. Excited to bring our friends here for music on the patio.

The bbq baked potato is a must try. Drive thru service moved rather quickly and the gentleman at…read morethe window was helpful answering questions about catering options. #bbqking #cashierking

The food is mediocre at best. Beans - straight out of the…read morecan! And not even Bush's Grilling Bean. Pulled pork ...where's the smoke ring and flavor? Sauce ?? I'm from St. Louis MO where we like our sauce a little on the sweet side. So Bob's sauce tastes very vinegar forward to me. Cole Slaw wasn't too bad but not fantastic. The star of the plate was the fried potato wedge. But then again it was probably just a frozen hash brown that was deep fried. Honestly I'm just wondering how they got all the awards pictured on the wall! Very rundown looking on the inside! The staff was very friendly.

The food was that good to where my phone didn't eat first. Sorry no photos…read more The staff here is just lovely. I'm assuming this is a family owned establishment based off the interactions from the staff amongst each other. The young lady who greets and takes your order exemplifies what true customer service is. Her overall personality was welcoming, bubbly, and very attentive. We need a her everywhere! Food was amazing! From the fried catfish sandwiches, fries, okra, and chicken tenders....you can't go wrong with any of it!!! I will say if you're in a hurry, don't expect to walk in and wait a few minutes and leave. Food is cooked to order here, so expect a wait time. I waited 30+ minutes, but well worth the wait. You're notified when ordering about the estimated wait time. If patience isn't your thing, don't go.

Finally was able to catch Mack's open. This food is always so good. First let's start with the food…read morethat was cooked perfectly. We had the jumbo wings with heat level of Mack Attack. The wings were perfectly cooked, spicy and flavorful. The fish we tried had the spice level of mild and was perfect. My only complaint about Mack's is the business hours. On this visit we happened to catch them open however there has been several times that we drove to the restaurant during posted business hours and they were closed. I understand that this is a family business but I just wish they had consistent hours or post when they will be closing early. So heads up and call before you go to make sure they are open

Went in for lunch with my co-worker. The food was amazing and you can't beat the price. Will be…read moreback to try the chicken and dumplings. Had the chicken and dumpling today for lunch. Let just say it was the best I've ever had.

The food is overpriced for the quality. We ordered one Meat & 3 ($13.50) & one Meat & 2 ($12.50)…read more The price was $33.58. This didn't include the tip. I think they are charging for the styrofoam plates they serve the food on. These are basically just like the to-go containers minus the lid. It looks like they are charging an extra $2.50 per person for this. I'm surprised no one has noticed this before. I first noticed this before when I picked up a to-go order. Needless to say, for the price & quality, there are better restaurants in Smyrna.

Absolutely have to give a shout out to Strouds for their incredibly great service late yesterday…read more (Saturday) I needed a quick dinner for family, including grandsons and decided Strouds would be the place to go. Realizing they were going to be closing in 45 minutes we hustled to get there and made it just in time. ...That is... Just in time to join the fairly large group that was already packing the place ... and the four cars in line waiting for pick up. Uh oh! (It's generally not usually this busy when we go, but today was an exception.) Fortunately, we were hoping for ribs and they still had some left. (Star number one). We hoped for smoked wings. (Star number two.) Pulled chicken and pulled the pork earned star number three. Add on a bonus half star for chicken tenders and another star and a half for incredibly prompt service, especially under the circumstances. Without a doubt, this was one of the best trips to Strouds we've had in the eleven years or so we have been coming here. (I did not realize it had been that long until I saw the date on one of my first reviews of Strouds.) Even with the rush that they were experiencing near the end of the day, they provided service that was exceptional! And they provided food that was just as great! Pulled pork and chicken were both moist and tender. And the portions were generous enough for us to have a second meal today. Wings were heavily smoked and coated with a slightly pepper sauce delicious. (These had a great flavor as a cold treat the day after, but didn't hold up as well in terms of texture. Still delicious.) The vinegar based slaw - my wife's absolute favorite - was true to form. Baked beans were thick, the way I really like them, and were nestled in a savory sauce. One little added treat are the slightly crunchy, very small bits of sweet onion that add some zest to this delicious side. Cornbread Johnny cakes are just so so. And the chicken tenders are about the same - actually too much breading for one grandson. But the flavor and moisture is still there in the meat. Fries were great in the store, hot and crispy as we tasted them. But they didn't hold as well for the ride home. The baked potato on the other hand held up very well, smothered in pulled pork; it's become one of my favorites. Ribs were thick, well cooked, and enjoyed by everyone around our dinner table. The tender meat on these dry rub gems literally fell off the bone. (By the way, these are only available Friday and Saturday) As I mentioned, the portions are generous and for us provided and additional meal plus a snack. (Yeah, we over ordered. And I'm so glad we did.)

My favorite barbecue place for sure! Best in Franklin. Good service, great food. Highly recommend.read more

The food is good and the they are quick to get your order done. It is built onto part of the gas…read morestation, your drink for the meal is a fountain drink from the gas station which is nice if you prefer fountain drinks.

Pulled pork is perfect! The great Mac n Cheese, potato salad. Pulled pork quesadilla is good too.read more

This is my 3rd time to eat here. My husband and I ate lunch there this weekend and the food is so…read moretasty. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted, immediately seated and the service was good! I had the quesadilla and my husband had the catfish meal. The catfish was cooked and breaded beyond perfection along with good old southern sides. He loves catfish and said it's the best he's ever had. We are definitely coming back. The owner even came over to check on us and see how we liked the food. Check it out, it's worth it!!!

Was really hopeful this one would be a 5-star experience, but unfortunately it wasn't. I came with…read morea group for a planned event. We called the restaurant multiple times to confirm they had the capacity for a group of 20, once on the day of our meal. Once we arrived, there were only two staff members in the restaurant, one in the kitchen and one server. After we placed our orders, the kitchen realized they were out of chicken and we had to place our orders again, this time with a limited menu. Once we ordered, it took quite a while to receive our meals and there were several items missing/incorrect. They were also out of ketchup even though most of the meals came with fries. I ordered the catfish poboy with mac and cheese. The catfish was delicious, but the rest of the sandwich fell apart for me. Literally. The sandwich was on white wonder bread that couldn't hold up to the catfish, sauce, pickles, lettuce, and cheese. Between the miscommunications, awkward interior, and food quality, it's hard to rate this restaurant more than 1 star. However, I'm adding a second star for the staff members who were present and kept their cool under stressful circumstances!