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    Blazing Trails BBQ

    4.8 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Greg J.

    First time visit. I arrived on Friday a little after noon and the parking lot was packed. Also a line to order. The dining area is kind of like a shed attached to the kitchen. I was there on a chili day and it was quite cozy. WARNING no public restrooms! There is a Porto potty in the parking lot, so be prepared if you are visiting from out of the area. You order at a window and they call your name at another. The line moves a little slow but orders come out fairly quickly. You can see them slicing up the meats from the order window. Everything I saw being sliced looked good. I got a half rack of ribs. I think that was 7 bones. A pretty substantial serving. The first thing I noticed was the bark on the meat. They put a pretty thick coating of rub on the meat before it is smoked and it tastes so good. I had asked for bbq sauce (you do have to ask), but after tasting the meat I'd say adding sauce detracts from the taste. The rib meat was extremely tender, not common with smoked ribs, but extremely fatty. So the meat was outstanding but all the fat knocked it down a notch to me. I guess the fattiness snd tenderness are related, but it was still a little much. I had hoped that the had Texas red chili. They did have chili the day I went, but they called it brisket chili. It was pretty good. Honestly I was full from the ribs and took most of the chili home. It had just the right amount of heat. I had creamed corn and bbq beans for sides. I over did it here and should have canceled at least one side. The creamed corn was outstanding. I'm not sure I've ever had better. The cream was very thick and extremely well seasoned. I'd stop in again just for this alone. The beans were, I think, very molasses based. I didn't really care for them and wouldn't get them again. I will definitely return. Not sure I'd get ribs. Probably should try brisket at a Texas bbq place.

    Robert H.

    Been wanting to try Blazing Trails Texas BBQ for awhile now and finally got to get out there. Let's start with all the good. The prices are on point. It has been the best Q I've had in southern Illinois other than mine. ( I'm kinda biased) the sauce was great all the meat was good when I was all I did order all the meat. Only did 2 sides apple slaw was good. The smoke Mac and cheese had good flavor but noodles a little over cooked for myself. The bad They are only open 2 days a week to start. Then and it's hard to keep turkey moist but it was good. So I would recommend great atmosphere great people and good food.

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    Dylan W.

    Let's get one thing straight. I LOVE barbecue, and this, is DAMN good barbecue. Walking in for the first time, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, and we had some regulars come in behind us, so we let them pass us in line while we looked at the menu, trying to decide what to eat, because we wanted to try everything they had. We mentioned we were unsure, and one of the regulars said "oh you can't go wrong with anything here." I was pensive at first because of the lack of a major internet presence, but their Facebook page is really well done and they really know what they are doing with barbecue. We ended up settling on the brisket nachos, bread pudding, Cowboy Mac with burnt ends, and a 1/3 pound of brisket. We will DEFINITELY be coming back, as everything was fresh and excellent. Service was really fast as well. They recently added covered seating, and it was a quite comfortable temperature inside when it was rather cold outside. We will a DEFINITELY be coming back, as this is easily some of the best food I've had in Southern Illinois so far, as well as being some of the best barbecue I have ever had period.

    Jasmon C.

    The stars of the show, that Dayum bologna sammmich, the Mac cheese, and the jalapeno cheddar sausage....FYEEEE... These 3 stole everything...Put a lil of that hot BBQ sauce on the bologna sandwich...I also ordered burnt ends, half rack ribs (didn't know they would be baby backs), and baked beans... The ends are a strong 3 start..They would be a 4 if they would leave the sauce off.. The ribs are a 3 star.. And the baked beans, it's a strong nahhhh for me...Those beans aren't beanin.. Not welcome at the cook out.. however, the ambiance is stupe tho...I would build it at the house..

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    Great BBQ. Family run. Counter service. Down-home country vibe. Brisket, burnt ends and smoked turkey were all great.

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    We were tired and hungry. They were quick, generous, and tasty. Will definitely stop by again

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    3 years ago

    The food is delicious!! Best BBQ I've ever had!! Brisket Mac n cheese and armadillo eggs were phenomenal!! 100% recommend!!

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    Best bbq in the area hands down!! From the sauce all the way through the brisket! You'll thank me for the review.

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    Best BBQ anywhere!! Make the trip you won't be disappointed!!! Pick anything off their menu and you'll be blown away

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    Pappy's Smokehouse - Ribs alert    @hybrideater

    Pappy's Smokehouse

    4.5(4.9k reviews)
    87.5 miMidtown
    $$

    Went on a road trip recently, and spent a few days in St. Louis. Since St. Louis has a whole style…read moreof rib named after it, I had to try and seek out the best in town. My research brought me here to Pappy's. I'm very glad it did. Ambiance starts with a line out the door, literally. You slowly shuffle down a long hallway full of Pappy's memorabilia. Then you make it to the ordering counter, order, and find a table. The dining room is huge, plenty of tables, with a full complement of sauces on each table. The service people at the counter were friendly, and so were the people delivering the food. The food came out quick and hot and delicious. We had baked beans and potato salad for sides, and they were pretty solid. Nothing show-stealing, but no complaints about them whatsoever. And of course, we got the ribs. Tender, juicy, a nice bite and chew, a decent bark, just a really wonderful rib. Better than any St. Louis style rib I've ever had back home in Florida. Other states, hard to say, the jury's out, but in that moment, I was eating a five-star rib. So good. We also got a 1/4 pound of the Burnt Ends. Usually, burnt ends are the king of meats, but I think we've entered the phase of America, where they're just another variety of meat and not necessarily upper echelon anymore. That being said, these were pretty ok. Should have gotten more ribs. Overall, Pappy's was pretty wow. Great local spot with a lot of pride and history, excellent ribs, I will definitely try to come back next time I'm in town.

    As good as advertised…read more.. We've only been to the Pappy's in St. Peter's, but the STL location is equally as good... It's not hard to see why The Food Network rated Pappy's as the "#1 rib joint in the country", as this place is next level bbq. You can smell the bbq from down the street and it will instantly make you hungry, even if you just ate... The place has the "cool bbq joint vibes", the employees are ultra-friendly, and it's fair/reasonable priced based on the quality of the food (runs between $40-50 for two people). Strongly recommend getting ribs, but their smoked chicken and turkey are outstanding as well. I didn't love their original bbq sauce (it was too thick and sweet with a heavy molasses flavor), but the hoodoo spicy sauce was out of this world. I would put Pappy's up against some of the other big named bbq joints in the country and they'd hold their own... Definitely worth the stop when in STL.

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    Sugarfire Smoke House

    Sugarfire Smoke House

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    95.4 mi
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    This is easily a five-star review, and it's coming from someone who isn't a true BBQ lover. This…read moreplace was suggested by a local, and I am so glad that I went because it was the best BBQ that I have ever had. I wasn't sure what to order, but the friendly staff recommended that I have the brisket, and I'm so glad I heeded their advice. The brisket sandwich was the most tender meat that I have ever had. I had never had brisket before having that sandwich, now my mouth waters any time I talk about this restaurant! The cole slaw that I had as a side provided the perfect crunch and balance. My mate had the pulled pork sandwich, which was also very tender. I also loved having a variety of barbecue sauces on the table and was able to try each one. Everyone has a preference, I'm sure, but after trying each one, I am completely sold on the Carolina gold. Also, I do not typically have a fountain soda, but the cola that was on tap was some of the best that I'd ever tasted. 10 out of 10 for Sugarfire, and I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in St. Louis!

    I was craving barbecue and decided to give Sugarfire a try. The parking lot is a decent size, with…read moregenerally plenty of parking available. The giant pig statue in front of the restaurant was actually quite informative, as it described where the meat comes from on a pig. Anyway, as I entered the restaurant, I stood in line. It was quite busy for a Saturday afternoon. There are long tables with many seats, so seating wasn't an issue. It is a first come first served dining situation. I ordered the 2-meat plate: brisket, ribs, baked beans, and potato salad. The brisket and the sides were definitely my favorite parts. The brisket was so tender, it basically fell apart in my hands! It was delicious! The baked beans were tangy and sweet, and the potato salad was creamy. I didn't like the ribs, they were very dry and definitely not worth the money. The barbecue sauces are in bottles on the table; my personal favorite was the Honey Badger, sweet with a little bit of heat. I found the Coffee BBQ sauce to be the most interesting; I have never had anything like it before. The coffee notes were subtle and helped balance out the smoky flavors. While I enjoyed the majority of my food, I am not sure if I will be returning. It was a nice experience, but the dry ribs left me feeling disappointed.

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    Half rack of ribs, beans and green beans

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