Our first visit on our weekend stay in Belton was for breakfast, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Even…read morethe cappuccinos were better than some coffee shops. So, we went back for supper and enjoyed that. We had bacon and egg tacos, brisket, sausage, green beans and chili. All very good! Next visit to Belton, I'm going to try the cinnamon rolls. The staff was welcoming. The service was top notch. The tables were clean. We can't wait to visit again.

It's Labor Day. I'm driving back from Granbury to Hutto, and I think about my Texas Monthly…read morepassport. I'm addicted to stamps. I'm addicted to putting points on the board. What BBQ place on the list happens to be open on a Monday (and quite frankly, seven days a week)? Miller's Smokehouse in Belton. Miller's Smokehouse has one of the longest tenures on the Texas Monthly Top 50, making the list four times in a row (the third-highest behind Louie Mueller and Snow's). They've got their business down. As I arrived, I parked in a free parking lot just across the street and got into the line around 12:30. The line moves pretty efficiently, and you order separately from the barbecue line. I think this immediately felt disheartening as a barbecue fan. You kinda expect to get your food while in line and watch the assembly of workers put it together, instead of them being in a separate location in the back giving you order numbers. It doesn't feel like a true Texas barbecue experience and more like a Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Instead of going for a tray, I opted for one of their specialty sandwiches, the El Gallo Picante. It has their spicy hot link sausage and their smoked chicken topped with coleslaw, onions, jalapeños, pickles, and barbecue sauce. I also got a side of their broccoli salad out of curiosity and a roll of their homemade cornbread. I got my drink and sat down with my roll of cornbread. It wasn't long until my tray came to me. The sandwich stood on its own as a behemoth. So much chicken and sausage fell out of the bun. The sandwich was less concerned about being a sandwich and more focused on creating a space to try and contain a mixture of ingredients. It wasn't bad, but it was hard to say anything other than that I felt uninspired by the entire thing. The sausage was fine, the chicken was kinda dry, but everything together with all the separate ingredients masked the meats' faults. The broccoli salad was a unique side that I had never seen before at a barbecue joint, so I wanted to try it. It was cool, but not something I'd get again. As for the cornbread, it was quality, but if that's the most impressive part of the meal, then I'm questioning the establishment's ability to create a good barbecue experience. I think it's so cool to have so many special barbecue places near me and the ability to try so many, but I'm starting to wonder if the places that stay on the list for four editions start to lose their oomph. Do they become complacent knowing they already have their business and are established? Is there any need to try and push the envelope when you're just a recurring guest on top barbecue lists? Is it a me issue? Is it my fault I went to Burnt Bean a week prior and now I'm trying a place that sells all-day barbecue? With your big brick-and-mortar and your TV screen menus, you're not as hungry as you used to be.

Only open on the weekends, but worth the wait. I like the chopped brisket sandwich and chips. Quick…read moreservice with a smile. A few picnic tables if you wanna sit and eat outside.

We had a family lunch here this weekend after a cold and rainy ceremony of life for my husband's…read moregrandmother. The staff was very accommodating to our large family and got the food out very quickly. The menu is a little limited as most of the options were on the catering menu, but we were all able to find something enjoyable and they took great care of us. It was clean and nice inside - too wet to check out the outside options but looked nice for a different day. I had the "Hot Mess" which was a baked potato with brisket and then they let me customize to leave the onions and jalapeños off. It was tasty and the meat was good. My husband had a chopped brisket sandwich and some sliced sausage which he said both were good. We got my son a half chicken which was fine but a little drier than he would have liked. Overall we are just thankful at how nice they were to make sure we all got what we needed and even offered refills before we headed back out. We drive this way on the way to the beach every summer and now know a good place to stop for lunch on the way!

Wow, do not pass up this hidden gem. AMAZING FOOD, if you're gonna serve mexican street corn at a…read moreBBQ joint in texas you better be dang sure it's awesome and it blew my head off 10/10!!! Brisket is phenomenal, and for the price of $24 for a rookie you get plenty full with some to spare for a late night snack. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. JUST COME.

Everything was good Overpriced…read moreOne style of barbecue sauce Overpriced means no tip, Beer needs to be ice cold Servers were nice

Decided to stop by since this was the only place close to where we were staying. I walked in to see…read morewhat was offered. I spoke to Randy who immediately greeted me. I wanted to have an idea of what was served so I could tell my husband who was at spider mountain. I went to pick him up and returned, I ordered a whole chicken and a brisket sandwich. They did not disappoint. Chicken was fall of the bone and the sandwich was loaded with meat. I got 2 sodas and the first cup of beans are free. Randy took the time to talk to us, which shows how much he cares about his business . He did this with everyone who walked in. I would recommend and make this a permanent dining establishment for me when I'm in town. This place is cash only.

Incredible barbecue! Randy knows what he's doing. The pulled pork sandwich's are the go to menu…read moreitem!

Found this place on Yelp while searching in the area for some good BBQ. I asked Michael at the…read morewindow to give me his best to try. He recommended the two meat plate with sliced beef, sausage, baked beans, and potato salad. It was served with their regular bbq sauce and sweet & spicy. I preferred the sweet & spicy, but they were both delicious on these perfectly cooked meats. The sliced beef literally held together for dipping yet fell apart in your mouth. It was so tender and the flavor was exactly what I came searching for. I ate at one of the three picnic tables they've got outside. Someone overheard me say I was from out of town, asked how I found this local secret, and reaffirmed that it was the best in town. Well it sure was the best I've ever had! Their customer service was outstanding as well.

I wanted something that was off the grid from downtown and found this carry out only BBQ place…read more Super nice service and great bbq. I even used the side picnic table as it started sprinkling.

The best BBQ I've ever had. Every item had its own unique, tongue‑tantalizing flavor. I ordered the…read more3‑meat plate, and you can pick whatever meats you want -- no nickel‑and‑diming for brisket. The brisket is the star of the show: juicy, perfectly prepared, and packed with mouth‑watering flavor that makes your eyes roll back. The chicken is bronzed, smoked, and tastes like little pieces of heaven. I'm not even a pork fan, but I devoured every bite of their pork ribs -- absolute flavor bombs. The green beans are so good they'll make you want to kick the chair out from under your favorite cousin. Our server Brooklyn was polite, patient, and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. She's a front‑facing star -- let her shine. I love this place. Call it Flav‑tastic or BBQ‑ambrosia, because it truly felt like a gift to my taste buds.

Food 5 stars Service 4.5 stars…read moreAmbiance 5 stars Thursday I dined in for lunch, ordered one meat plate, sliced brisket with potato and K and K beans. Delicious!!! Went back Friday and got slice beef sandwich with greens!!! Delicious!!! Went back Saturday and ordered greens, fun size macunderwood delicious and I ordered 6 piece wing, 3 naked and 3 hot bbq sauce and a cup of kool-aid delicious ‍. If they were opened today I would drive back there to eat again today lol. Awesome BBQ!!! Its hard to find good BBQ

Stopping for lunch on the way to coast. Very tasty BBQ. Frodo is ready to have lunch with us. He…read moresaid great choice. Some of the best BBQ we have ever had. My sponsor joined me in ordering chopped beef sandwich. She never gets that since they are usually chopped full of fat. Not here. It was great. We were traveling and were fortunate to find this diner.

Wow wow wow!! What a great yelp find!! lol Joe's bbq is the bomb!! We had ribs and brisket. It was…read morethe best bbq we have ever had. The potato salad and beans were also very good!! Keep up the great work Lil Joe and team!! Ps service was also friendly and great!

There's a reason these folks are on the TM best list! Ate here on a steamy Saturday, and we were…read morethankful for a short line, a covered waiting area and cold Lone Star beer for the wait. There is some seating available in the restaurant, but seating is mostly outside (largely covered, with fans going, thank goodness!). The service is fast and extremely friendly! We split a 3 meat (brisket, pulled pork, brisket boudin sausage) 2 sides (famous Brussels sprouts and pinto beans). The brisket and pork were dynamite! Brisket was a good mix of lean and moist, beautifully smoked. Pulled pork was soooo moist!!! Pintos were very flavorful classic Texas beans. Brussels were sweet and very lightly spicy. I love a good potato bread and they serve Martin's here. I could have eaten my weight in their house made pickles...they are the perfect foil to the richness of the meats. Both sauces were also fab --a classic bbq with a little extra vinegar than some, and a great mustard based sauce. We didn't have dessert, but the cakes look divine!! May have to come back just for those! Truth is a fantastic representation of classic Central Texas 'cue and we will certainly stop by next time we are in the area!

The whole experience was amazing. We went this Sunday, came a little early but no lines and easy…read moreaccess to the ordering the whole time we were there so coming early is not necessary . Food is amazing, one of the top two I have had in BBQ. Love the brisket and turkey the best and all the sides are right up my alley. I definitely would stop by again. The food, sides, hospitality of the business and staff, the outdoor dining was nice and clean. We had two small dogs with us and were not afraid of them eating or picking up anything by accident. Food is 5 stars, checking out my pictures, it's definitely worth the drive for this BBQ.

Food was amazing. Served by the family who kept checking on us and were so kind. Hospitality was…read morespot on. So was the food. We had sliced brisket sandwiches which were stuffed with delicious brisket, perfect edges and tender. No BBQ sauce needed. First BBQ place that loaded my sandwich up with enough onions, pickles and jalapeños. We each ate our entire sandwich, it was huge but so good. Sides were amazing- Mac n cheese & green beans with bacon We will definitely be back when we come to Whitney to fish- hopefully very soon!

First of all, I want to say we will be back, and I really liked the service. It seemed like a…read moresmall, family-owned business, and I genuinely hope it continues. We bought two meat plates and the BBQ potato. The potato was by far the best meal of the day. Nailed it. Portion sizes were great overall! The meat plate BBQ was alright. The issue we had was with the sides. I had mac and cheese and the potato salad. I will say, everything felt and tasted homemade. However, I feel like the chef is trying a little too hard to get authentic flavors. Let the BBQ be the star and give us some old-fashioned mustard potato salad and normal mac. Both of my sides tasted strange. They had a weird aftertaste, kind of sour or old, not sure. I never throw out food, but I didn't take the leftovers with me. My last critique is the actual BBQ sauce. It also tasted original and homemade but seemed to be trying too hard to be different. It almost felt like a tangy, sweet salsa or puree. Keep it simple, or perhaps offer choices between a general sweet traditional BBQ sauce and your homemade version. Giving it 4 stars until we visit and try again.