So, I haven't eaten in the restaurant but it looks like a small local bbq spot. Picnic tables and…read moresuch. Walking in the smell hits you. Beautiful bbq! I have a favorite from here and it's the frito pie! Omg, brisket, beans, onions, jalapeños, cheese and of course, Fritos. They give you a serving of bbq sauce. We add some pickles to it. It is amazing. And the portion is huge, it feeds two of us. Don't sleep on this place. They sell out fast but the pit master knows what he's doing!

Too expensive. Poor service. Cheap ambiance. The ribs were not that great. Just had some brown…read moresugar on them. Not worth it.

Always great service! The burgers, sandwiches, and home cut fries are always great. It's just a…read moregreat place to hang out with friends and family, have a drink, and watch a game.

Nice place, very friendly people, but the beer is just not well made. I appreciate what they're…read moretrying to do, but please, review brewery cleaning and brewing procedures and temperature management.

Great BBQ, service with a hometown touch. Smoked Meatloaf....... do I need to say more. Perfect for…read morea Friday night dinner on my way home. When small family businesses last, it usually means, " I think I should stop there." ,DO IT, cause know you can be family too.

I've lived down the road for ages and finally stopped. Hands down the best BBQ in east Texas.read more

One bite of potato salad mush, few if any potato pieces, yuck…read more One bite of some oddly spiced luke warm beans. One bite of the sloppy Joe (not sloppy it was the texture of something like previously chewed mush) GROSS, it was the special and can't for the life of me figure out who would like anything here. Service was quick, however the staff was just being teens serving up likely and hopefully my worst meal of 2026. There were ginormous bowls of jalapeño and pickles and onion slices to grab, why ya need so many???

We have been here twice. We love buying the cold ribs to take home. Good food both times.read more

We are in town due to family illness and are leaving tomorrow for a couple weeks but we are so glad…read morewe found this place just wish it was 10 days ago when we got to town. My sister had the Fish and Shrimp Combo and I had the Philly Cheesesteak and this is hand down the best I have ever had. Sister says it is worth staying a couple extra days to eat here again. Hate that we are having to come back to town very soon but so glad we found a great place to eat. And the owner is super nice and a very hard working lady. Please do yourself a favor and try this place.

The fried shrimp was absolutely wonderful! Sides were good, service was fast. But my total, when I…read morepaid, was more than I was expecting. Looking at my receipt, I saw that, not only was I charged extra for non-cash, I was also charged for a tip. I specifically skipped the tip thing since I ordered at the register and got my own drink. Food gets 5 stars. Hidden charges - zero.

We ate here on a Friday with our friend Kim at her suggestion…read more Very good food. 3 excellent entrees for lunch. Chicken Fried Steak smothered in cream gravy. Smothered Pork Chops in Brown Gravy. Hamburger steak with Grilled Onions. These were very good. Atmosphere not much. Friendly service.......the A&E are the initials for the owners. We would go back.

I have eaten here probably a dozen times since they opened. They have some of the best catfish in…read morethe area, along with great wings, burgers, BBQ, and sides. Staff is always friendly and portions are always large. If you are ever in Carthage, support this local business. You won't regret it.

Stopped by this little spot out in Carthage on my way back through, and I am so glad I did. The…read morewhole vibe was cute and welcoming right off the bat. It has great outdoor seating, rustic western decor, and Christian worship music playing softly over the radio, which was honestly such a nice plus. The staff were fantastic, super friendly, and loved trading some banter back and forth with me. Just genuine, warm southern hospitality all around. Now for the food. Anyone who knows me knows I am extremely picky about barbecue, and Twisted Hickory ranks right up near the top. I ordered the two meat plate with chicken and moist brisket, which comes with two sides, toast, and sauce. A lot of barbecue joints treat sides as an afterthought, which usually ruins the meal for me, but they completely knocked it out of the park here. I went with the MAN beans and the smoked mac and cheese. The beans were loaded with big hunks of meat and had a rich, bold flavor. The smoked mac and cheese was on another level entirely. It might honestly be the best mac and cheese I have ever had at a barbecue joint, if not anywhere. Super creamy, cheesy, and full of smoky flavor. Easy 9/10 on the sides. Moving on to the meats, the chicken was seasoned with a little kick and was anything but dry. One of the staff members recommended taking a bite of the chicken together with the mac and cheese, and that was an absolute game changer. The brisket had incredible flavor and was fall apart tender and moist. My only small qualm, and I am not sure if it was just an honest mistake or their standard portioning, was the meat balance. On my two meat plate, it was about 80 percent chicken (around six strips) and only a single strip of brisket. Normally on a two meat plate you would expect a more even split, especially with brisket. I should have asked at the counter, but the flavor was so good that I just found myself wishing I had a little more beef on the plate. To finish everything off, I had to grab some cobbler. The guy working recommended blackberry while the ladies insisted on peach. Naturally, I listened to the ladies and went with peach, and it was the perfect end to the meal. Great crust to fruit ratio and just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, giving it a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars, only knocked down slightly because of the brisket portion size. Still, the quality and flavors speak for themselves, and this is definitely a spot I would make the drive up from Houston for on a weekend road trip. Highly recommend checking them out if you are passing through Carthage!

This place his the 2nd best bbq I have had ( My bbq is the 1st) we ate here twice while in town and…read morewill be our first stop when we come back next month! We had the Potato Parfait which all I can Say is OMG IT'S SO GOOD!!!! Sister had the Nachos and she loved them. We also sampled the ribs, jalapeño popper, and the Man Beans. I would recommend that you go with an appetite and loose clothes. The owners are super friendly and helpful. This is a great place

The food is delicious and while there's not a vast selection of food, there's everyone's favorites…read moreto enjoy, like Egg drop soup, Chicken and broccoli and fried rice and lo mein. The service is incredible as the waitress Shayda was very kind and respectful and attentive as she noticed our drinks needed refilling and made sure our table was clean, that queen needs a raise for how hard she works. The restaurant has various artwork and decorations to feel welcomed and relaxed to enjoy some delightful food. 10/10 would recommend to come here and enjoy some Chinese food in Carthage, Texas.

This place was the Best Chinese buffet in the area (including Longview) before covid. I guess they…read moreused the pandemic to downgrade the buffet by about half, but never brought back the full menu. I'd rather stay in Longview, and eat at Hupei these days, not worth the drive!