I'm usually not one to leave reviews, but after this experience, I felt like I had to say…read moresomething. I ordered the two-meat plate with pork ribs and brisket, and unfortunately, it was very disappointing from the start. I became concerned when I saw the meat being reheated on a flat-top skillet. The ribs were undercooked and had little to no flavor. The brisket came in small slices that were extremely oily and seemed like they were from the day before. The bark was lacking, and most of what I received was almost entirely fat. I'm not particularly picky when it comes to barbecue, but this was easily one of the worst experiences I've had!

Absolutely phenomenal food…read more My friend had the burger, and I got the chicken pizza. Very friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Great options on the menu. Great experience.

Love, love, love their burgers! Tasty and delicious especially when you add caramelized onions and…read morePepper Jack Cheese! Yummmmm! Eat the pickle! So good!

The brisket was definitely a saving grace with the food, the service was great, speedy and…read morefriendly. The owner was very friendly and talkative with all customers. The place was a little too loud on the music aspect but it was very spacious and nice in there. Would go back!

Visited here for the first time while in the area, and I was pleasantly surprised. We had a big…read moregroup and were able to be accommodated immediately. The process from ordering our food to receiving it was quick and seamless. The service was welcoming and friendly. I had the solo nachos, which were enough to share as an appetizer. I also had the BBQ baked potato with brisket, along with a side of mac & cheese and baked beans. I enjoyed everything I had. This is somewhere I would recommend and would return to.

We have been traveling through Louisiana for a few weeks and we were looking for something for…read morelunch that was different than the delicious red beans, po boys, etc. Mike's hit the spot. It is the type of restaurant where you order at the counter, they give you a table number and then drop off your food when it's ready. There is indoor seating at tables and a well stocked full bar. Outside seating is also available. We chose inside, in hindsight sight it was a beautiful day and we should have sat outside to avoid smelling like a smokehouse when we left. Our food was very good. I ordered the smoke house salad with smoked turkey and raspberry dressing. My husband ordered the smoked 1/2 chicken with baked beans and potato salad. The salad was very generous and the turkey was moist and delicious. The raspberry dressing was a little too sweet but still good. The chicken thigh was very moist and as would be expected the breast was not as moist. Still good but a little drier. My husband tasted my turkey and said he would make a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving if he could the breast meat as moist as Mike's! All in all a good experience. There is a pretty extensive offering of beers and a very limited wine offering.

I'll start by saying the 2 Stars are completely for the food. Now, on with the review…read more Happened to be in the area and the husband saw this place. We went in for lunch. It appeared from the start that service wouldn't be great, but the hoped it was a fluke upon entering. It was not. We ordered the pulled pork, the wings, the baked beans and the Mac & cheese. The pulled pork would have been good if it had been even remotely hot. The baked beans were good. The wings were good. The Mac and cheese was a thick velveeta type, with a LOT of black pepper (which was the overall taste of the dish) , as well as something else that that gave it a spicy taste, and I was not a fan. The part of this place that was the biggest issue was the service. The Server was not remotely friendly. It was a very uncomfortable atmosphere and made lunch one of those "let's hurry up and get out of here" processes. After a quick bit we asked for the check, which was brought over by an another employee and literally dropped onto the table. Like with a thud! He said not one word. But other than asking what we'd like, answering a question, and asking if we needed anything at one point in a non smiling monotone, that's basically the attitude of the Server we'd had also. So no idea why we were shocked. Needless to say that we will not ever, ever be returning. I think it's important to note that service counts. To many of us, it counts as much as the actual food. I'm one of those people. Customers should feel welcome or wanted at the least. The very least. There are several other options near this place. We will do ourselves a favor in the future, and try one of those.

I am not one who puts up reviews but this place was exceptional! Tender juicy flavorful meat,…read more generous portions & the potato salad was too die for. So much so that I took a quart home. Will be coming back

Rainy afternoon BBQ run turned into one of the best meals we've had in a long time…read more We swung by to grab food and somehow ended up with a full spread and enough to share with the neighbors. Honestly, every single thing we tried hit. The ribs were dialed in just right. Not falling apart, but that perfect bite where they pull clean off the bone. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing on the pit. Pulled pork was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. But the real standout for me was the burnt pork ends. Absolute game changer. Crispy, caramelized, smoky... slamalamadingdong. I could've eaten a whole tray of those. Brisket was legit. Moist, rich, and packed with that deep smoke flavor you're always hoping for. No dryness at all, and the fat was rendered perfectly. Loved that. Sausage was good, just not my personal favorite. I'm a Louisiana sausage guy so I'm a tough critic there, but it definitely wasn't bad. Sides and extras were on point too. Pickles, onions, mac and cheese, sauce... everything complemented the meat without getting in the way. But those mustard greens? I'd go back just for a tub of that. So good. Slamming. Something about grabbing great BBQ in the rain just made the whole experience even better. If you're anywhere near this place, don't overthink it. Order more than you think you need. You'll be glad you did. We'll definitely be back.

Notes: 1) been here multiple times…read more2) food has been great and plentiful each time Pros: 1) great food, good amount 2) good service 3) has outdoor seating and decent ambiance Cons: 1) not sure yet Rating: 5/5 This place is amazing. I definitely would go all the time if I wanted to eat BBQ. They make it great and also tasty. They also give you a good amount. We tried basically one of everything. The avocado egg/ armadillo egg was good. All of the meats were great and juicy. I highly recommend coming here if you want good bbq for a good price in the Baton Rouge area.

Yummy! Recently, someone offered to pick up a plate of bbq from Allison's for me, of course I…read moreagreed. I'm so glad I didn't the beans were good, the potato salad was perfect, the rice dressing was delicious and the chicken was juicy! 10/10 recommend!

Best bbq around!!! We love the pork and chicken plate. The potatoes salad is so good and that pig…read morestand bbq sauce goes perfectly with it all.

Did I stand in line for an hour and a half? Yes. Was the food worth standing that long for?…read moreAbsolutely. Best barbecue ever. Got the brisket boudin, pork belly burnt ends, oxtails, hot honey pork jowls cracklins, and Jamaican jerk sausage. I think my favorites were the brisket boudin and the oxtails. I came with a group, and we all went silent after we sat down and started eating lol. Even the pickled onions and peppers were unbelievable. Also got the bread pudding with white chocolate sauce, Gouda grits, and Mac n cheese. Those were delicious too! You could skimp out on those though. Just keep an eye out for updates on instagram

Gonzo's Smokehouse & BBQ…read more 12325 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070 IG: tonylameats | After years of procrastination, I finally made it to the Legendary Gonzo's BBQ! They're only open 2 days a week, and yes, the line out the door is very real. But let me tell you - this BBQ is worth every second of the wait. Perfect smoke ring, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the flavor that hits different. Menu Items: 1. Prime Brisket (Favorite) 2. Beef Ribs 3. Beef Cheeks (Favorite) 4. Hot Honey Pork JOWL CRACKLING (Favorite) 5. Port Care RBS $26 (Favorite) 6. Fulled Pork 7. Portbelly Burnts (Favorite) 8. Turkey Breast (Favorite) 9. Mac N Cheese (FAVORITE) 10. Charro Beans 11. Gouda Corn Grits (FAVORITE) 12. Cookie Butter Butter Made Pudding (FAVORITE) #tonylameats #lulingla #BBQ #foodie #foodadventure #foodislife #texasbbq

It was ok. Had the special smash burger. But the patties were over cooked and dry and brisket was…read morenothing special. The bun was good and sauce and pickles. The potato salad was ok. Not worth another drive to me.

So this place has different weekly specials in addition to their regular bbq menu…read more The week I went was during the smash burger with brisket offering and oh my lanta. Presentation is a big thing and they did it just right on top of the awesome food they are throwing out the window. There are two benches for outside dining if you wish but it's not covered so keep that in mind. You'll want to eat this before you get home it's that good.

We were camping at Fairview State Park and a friend came to visit and brought us a platter of…read moresmokes chicken wings and all the different sauces. It was a treat and we will be visiting the restaurant soon for more.

If you are ever near Mandeville and need some super tasty BBQ then look no further than Sticks!…read more I've only visited Sticks once, but I was definitely blown away by how tasty everything was. Below are a few highlights from my first visit. MEATS: I tried both the brisket and sausage. Both were super tasty. I didn't eat all the sausage, so I took the rest home to reheat for later. It was even better reheated! The barbecue sauce that they serve for their smoked meats is super tasty! So, if you take leftovers home, be sure to ask for some extra sauce to go. SIDES: I tried two sides on my visit---the potato salad and greens. Both were pretty tasty, but the potato salad was especially out-of-this-world!! APPETIZERS: Yeah, I know it's weird that I'm reporting on appetizers last, but I visited Sticks at lunch the day of an LSU game. So, I ordered a "to go" order of 6 grilled wings for later! Don't you just love grilled or smoked wings? They are so much better than the fried ones that so many restaurants serve. I wish many more restaurants understood that grilled (or smoked) wings are superior! No batter, no frying.... just a really good basting! And, yes, later that night, I ate the hell out the 6 wings I got "to go," dousing them in Sticks' homemade BBQ sauce and Blue Cheese dressing. They were finger-licking good!! Try Sticks if you live nearby or are traveling through. You will certainly be pleased.

Great BBQ in New Orleans! The chopped brisket was the most flavorful and tender. We also enjoyed…read morethe pulled pork and fatty/lean brisket, everything was delicious. There's a unique neighborhood vibe to this restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating and location in a residential area. There's a couple parking spots for the takeout, which we used. Conveniently located on Carrollton close to City Park.

Typical BBQ ambiance with picnic table type seating. We had the brisket and ribs. Both were really…read moregood. Also tried a Diablo spicy wing, very tasty - I'm not a big fan of wings in general so this was a nice surprise. Also tried the sour cream potato salad - nicely done. Baked beans........ If Yelp would let me do a 4.5 star, I would give them 4.5 stars One of the better BBQ spots in Nola.