They, without a doubt, have the best ribs!!! I would always get a rib plate and then have them add two more ribs.

I usually got pretty sliced brisket to make sandwiches at home. This pound of brisket is just the scraps they trimmed from a brisket. I'm so disappointed. I can't believe I used to recommend this place. read more

Bodacious BBQ - This is most of my pound of sliced brisket. I shredded some for a sandwich. This isn't edible. - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

**STAY AWAY IF YOU'RE BLACK** This place just gives off racist The customer service is less than mediocre and one guy actually tried to get rude with me when i asked for pickles to go with my cold meal that i paid $23 for. Then he gave me 1 bag with about 5 sliced pickles. "Talk about petty" Then my brisket was cold and my ribs was hard**** Boy do I regret coming here read more

The food here is always amazing. The fried catfish on Fridays and Sundays is the best in town. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The Best BBQ restaurant in Tyler by far. Highly recommend! read more

Quality is not as it once was. Better and less expensive at Springcreek. Had been going to the location in Green Acres shopping center, very high quality! It's amazing how the hunger for profit will backfire when your customers don't come back.! read more

Great food & the owner what a nice humble guy. The restraunt was immaculate not a lot of people inside but the drive thru & call in orders were non stop. We decided to stop in on our drive home to Mississippi so glad I did the literal best pork ribs I've ever eaten. Amazing brisket & delicious beans & Mac but those ribs!! read more

They sell fried "fish" at actual catfish prices. Swai isn't catfish and is MUCH cheaper. The side of okra with my "fish" barely covered the bottom of the container. Mac&cheese was awful. Wife's bar-b-q was average at best. $52 for 2 people. They'll never get my $ again. read more

Bodacious was totally radical man!! On our quest for the best smoked brisket in TX... we had to stop and try this place... I mean... with a name like that, ya just gotta. We were staying at a nearby place, and the kiddos were hungry. So we pulled in and pretty much already knew what we were looking for. The interior was pretty cool with hanging model planes from different eras. Had a classic/western feel to it. The place was not packed, and it might have been the timing, but it allowed my granddaughter an opportunity to stretch her legs and we did some "reach for the sky" tosses! She giggled her heart out and the staff didn't seem to mind. Now for the food.... Um... yeah! Something tubular about some bodacious meat! Loved it! Now... was it the "knock your boots off and curl your socks" good? Not quite... so the quest continues for THE BEST smoked meat. Don't get me wrong though, the shredded pork, brisket, Mac and cheese was spot on! The baked beans were a perfect compliment as for sides go. All in all, you won't be disappointed at all... so with that said... have a most excellent experience and as always... Happy Eating! read more

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BBQ was ok, sides seemed store bought. Sauce was good but a little sweet for my taste.

This is not barbecue. Where is the stack of wood? There is none front or back. They must be using a phony indoor pellet smoker of some sort. Food tastes oven baked. The really good Bodacious BBQ in Tyler was on Troup Hwy but unfortunately closed down. Bodacious is very good in Longview and Sulphur Springs. Do not waste your time or money at this place. Did I fail to mention that their serving sizes are also a rip-off! read more

Ordered takeout twice in the past 3 months. Both times the chopped brisket was tasty and served hot. Maybe a little pricey but we enjoyed our meals. read more

Family had Bodacious cater a family reunion. Staff was very helpful with the order. Day of delivery they were on time. Setup was quick. Food was awesome. Would highly recommend them. read more

this place is outstanding! they catered my mom's 85th birthday. they were the only ones that would cater for me out at Tyler State park. the food was wonderful and there was a lot of it! The owners are some real friendly folks. I cannot thank them enough for what they did. read more

Bodacious BBQ - a large group of people sitting at tables - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Nothing outrageously amazing, but good food and a bright clean restaurant with cool decor, including a range of old western photos and 3 large model planes suspended from the ceiling. I was surprised that this place wasn't packed at lunchtime on a Saturday but there was a steady stream of customers while I was there. I'd give them 4 stars just for the restaurant itself---great a/c, music, cleanliness, overall experience. The 3 star rating is probably mostly because their bbq sauce wasn't my fave, but hey, I came here for bbq and I wanted to see what they offered. Also, in fairness I only had a turkey sandwich and side of slaw, which was served to my table with a warm(!) bottle of bbq sauce. The turkey was moist and plentiful and with the slaw it hit the spot. They have a large menu and had I been hungrier I probably would have gone with a 2 meat plate or stuffed potato. Also, as the locals probably already know, they have a drive through window for orders to go. Come check these guys out! read more

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This was absolutely the grossest barbecue I have ever eaten in 59 years. I'm from East Texas and I remember that this restaurant used to be a good meal. A gas station hot dog would have been better. Even the ice tea was gross. How do you mess up ice tea? read more

Had the best fried catfish I have ever had! They only serve it on Friday and Sundays but you definitely have to try it. The fish was so moist the batter was crispy with a bit of heat to it. read more

Great food and stellar service!! Food is always hot and fresh. All menu items are DELISH!!

Let's start with the good. The restaurant is nice and clean. The bad is the food is akin to school cafeteria food. What's worst is the price. I paid over $20 for a lunch plate and couldn't believe how terrible the quality is. Pork had no flavor, Mac and cheese was kinda bland and slapped together, all for a ridiculous price. I will not be returning. read more

Bodacious BBQ - Pork plate with Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Not everything on the menu is offered. Fries only on Friday and Sunday, wings on Wednesday. Food was just ok, will not go back to eat there.

Just had lunch here. 9 out of 10. Would have been a 10 but they only make french fries on the weekends. Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. Sweet tea was great. Brisket was generously served, well seasoned, and great texture. I am not a sweet sauce guy but my party loved it. The best surprise was the individual apple pie. It as dusted with sugar on the outside and the insides were bursting with apple chunks and cinnamon flavor. The crust was tasty and perfect consistency. You gotta have one next time you go. I will be back. read more

The only reason I can't give Bodacious on the Loop four stars is this: THEY CONSTANTLY RUN OUT OF RIBS! ...most recently at 6:30 on a Saturday Night? Seriously? I've also encountered this during the week as early as 5pm. This place has THE BEST TASTING RIBS in TYLER..,if you get there when they open, evidently. I feel sorry for the very polite employees who have to turn people away. ...If I ran my business this way, I'd be out of business. P.S. The other Bodacious location on Troop Hwy runs out of ribs less often, but their ribs tend to be too dry. read more

Love their bbq. The sliced beef is tender, smoky & there is plenty of it. The bbq sauce is served warm & it is so good! I like their catfish as well. That is served & cooked fresh upon order only on Fridays & Sundays. The beans are pretty good but the other sides aren't anything special. That's why we usually do it as take out & make our own at home. read more

I was recently back in Texas after being away for several years. Always loved Bodacious BBQ's Sloppy Joe. During my stay in Tyler I purchased 2 lbs from the store on Frankston Hwy and 2 lbs from the one on Troop Hwy. the one on Frankston was more like a quart of sauce and 1/2 cup of chopped. Really disappointing. However the one on Troop was just as I remembered. Enough beef in the mix to make a decent sandwich and have it stay on the bread. Definitely recommend the one on Troop Hwy. read more

There is nothing more synonymous with East Texas cuisine than good 'ole Bodacious BBQ! We often make the short drive down to Henderson and partake in Mel-Man, pork ribs or some of the most succulent turkey a man can eat.Throw in some of those pot beans, some tater salad and a shot of sweet tea and boy howdy, you have a meal fit for a hand after a hard days work in the field. And PS... don't forget to save room for those homemade deserts! Yum Yum! read more

Since the first time I tasted their brisket, I became a fan. This chain serves some of the best smoked brisket in Tyler. I am not a fan of their sausage or ribs. Restaurant atmosphere is Arby's like. Fast food feel. However, I come here to chow on great brisket (better than Stanleys). read more

Great brisket and ribs, got an order to go and well pleased with them! Brisket was lean but very tender, ribs had great flavor and were meaty. Thanks Bodacious for making our meal! read more

If I could give 2.5 stars I would. Decent but ordinary barbecue. Nothing standout. The sauce is slightly tangy which I prefer. read more

Bodacious BBQ - Standard sandwich and sides... - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Had the large Chopped Brisket sandwich, chips, cole slaw, and Tea. All were fine. Very clean restaurant and I kike that the kitchen is open. read more

There was a misunderstanding with my order and when I asked about it, another employee stepped in to explain. I was disappointed by his defensive attitude. I said I'd better take my business elsewhere and he said "good." If he owns the business, then that's fine, but I'd hate for a nice place to lose business like that. read more

Visited this Bodacious after having been away from the area for about 10 years, and was just slightly disappointed. The pork ribs were excellent (meaty and spicy), but the other chopped meats and sides were not as revelatory as I recalled them to be. Prices were significantly higher as well, putting it probably out of the range for a casual lunch. I have received packets of their rub several times as gifts, and it's probably my favorite grill rub, so I was excited to purchase it in person. I still very much enjoyed it (it blows away BBQ restaurants in my hometown), but I thought it could be better, especially on price. read more

The Hot Link Sandwich Was Really Good! Loved The Sausage! The Barbecue Sauce Was Perfect! Wish It Came With Fries But Over All it Was Good! Not That Bad Of A Price Either. read more

greetings from houston texas. my friend and I had been driving all day. Ribs, sausages, turkey & brisket was great. would come back

Great choices. I love their Sloppy Joes. Both my sandwiches were heavy with meat, so definitely no skimping here. Very friendly staff!

This is a fantastic place to eat BBQ! The baked potatoes are awesome! I've had ribs, brisket, ham,turkey, and sausage. Never been disappointed. Great food..and you MUST try the sweet & spicy pickles...FANTASTIC!!! read more

Very, very pricy with extremely tiny portions! The food was horrible as well! I took my family there after they were recommended. It cost over $70 for 4 people and we all left there hungry and went to McDonalds to satisfy our hunger. The food was better at McDonalds, too! read more

Simply good bbq. Not a lot of options but the food is tasty and great to get your bbq fix. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town. read more

Rude service because we got there 20 minutes before closing. The food was good though. read more

Bodacious BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

I haven't eaten here in about 3 years but I used to eat at this location every week for about a 6 months once they opened. Honestly I prefer the other location a lot more because it has more flavor and this location the brisket gets dry. I had "The Train" which is shredded pork sandwich. It was great with lots of pickles and Bbq sauce!! Enjoy! read more

I'm from Mississippi...Met my wife in 2000 and she's originally from Longview Tx...While visiting inlaws in Tx she introduced me to Bodacious BBQ...Never was a big fan of BBQ until I tried it! Unfortunately we aren't married anymore but I have to say trying Bodacious is probably the best thing I got out of my first marriage!!! read more

Went here about a month after they opened this location with a coworker and neither of us were impressed. The meat didn't have very good flavor and the food was way too expensive for what it was. I think my lunch ticket, with a drink, was $14 which is quite a bit more than I normally spend for lunch. Probably will not return. read more