0 flavor, 0 smokiness, beans were literal dog water, brisket tasted like water and mush, chips and yellow jalepenos probably the only good thing. The potato salad was sweet and not in a good way. Bbq sauce couldn't even save it and buns were cheap. And it was overpriced. Your better to spend your money at Rudy's that's a 5 min drive do NOT come here!! read more

I'm glad Doug's is open again. Been going there for over 70 years. However, the new prices are very high. My wife and I each got a 2 meat plate. When I checked out, I thought I heard the lady say that it would be $50. I asked for a receipt to make sure I heard right. Couldn't believe it. We each got 2 ribs and 3 pieces of thinly sliced sausage. When I told our guest the, they were floored. He said there is no way what we got was worth $50. The ribs weren't all that good. I've always looked forward to going there, but at that price, I might not be going back. Our friend got a chopped beef sandwich with a drink, and it was $16. I don't know how long they will stay open with those prices. I even heard the staff talk about how the Cole slaw and potato salad were bought in bunches. Weren't homemade. read more

Staff is super friendly - I used to go there so often (lived nearby) they knew my order when I walked in the door! This is my favorite overall bbq place in town! And my favorite is the frito pie and their cobbler is amazing! So many people just miss this small little unassuming red building now being crowded out by surrounding shopping center and businesses ... I highly recommend you stop in next time you are near 34 & Georgia! read more

I have been coming here my whole life and I'm 42 years old. I love this place, I love their food. They have always been nice and friendly! Service is always good. Nice cozy place eat. read more

Doug's opened in 1958. My elementary school is half a block away and in the 6th grade, you got a pass to "leave school" to eat. I took my first "off-campus" lunch here in 1965! So I go back today and am immediately transported to the 6th grade. FOOD: A chopped beef sandwich is still served in a paper wrapper. STILL the same taste, the only difference is no 8 oz. glass bottle Cokes. All still same quality. ATMOSPHERE: Probably only relevant to people that love basic BBQ or who are used to hang when they had only school desk chairs to sit in. Thankful I don't have to fit in those! SERVICE: Order at the counter, no table service. WYSIWYG TIPS: Get the cobbler!! read more

Excellent tender and flavorful BBQ! Traveling through town and found this long time local place. Classic menu items, they have it all. We had the brisket and the turkey, both delicious! Seating inside in booths, reviews on the walls, some real history in this place. read more

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One word: nom. We were making good time back to Denver from Austin when we saw an advertisement on the side of the road for this place....and it looked like our favorite kind of place. Small, local, divey....and delicious. A quick exit off the road and we were in lunchtime heaven. As soon as we parked, opened the door and inhaled the rich, deep, smoky scent we knew we stumbled onto a gem. Super nice people and great food. read more

Doug's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

I have been going to Doug's barbecue for over 50 year's! Best chopped beef sandwiches I have ever had, very tender. Delicious, reasonably priced, other foods on menu, friendly staff! Eat in it is a small place or get to go! read more

Since 1958 Doug's Barbeque in the Wolflin area of Amarillo, TX has been serving some of the best brisket in town. For a few years it was hit or miss. I had a couple of bad meals. Ever since new management and employees stepped in the barbeque has been fantastic. 14 hours smoke on the brisket. 14 hours!!! The chopped brisket sandwich is addictive. The sauce is not bold or overly smokey like most barbeque places make (and the sauces you buy at the grocery store). This barbeque sauce (the same since 1958) compliments the brisket and lets you actually taste the light smokiness of the meat. Its been a while since I ate other things at Dougs. Probably because the chopped brisket sandwich is SOOOOOO good. Make sure to take her up on the sauce on the side (its a free option). Sliced Brisket is memorable as well. The beans are excellent. As for the atmosphere its a total hole in the wall. Plenty of seating. Clean. Kid friendly. read more

My wife found this place to stop for Lunch as we were passing through Amarillo. The reviews were excellent. The tiny spot is not much to look at from the outside, but do not let this scare you away. Inside is some Amazing BBQ. We had the chopped beef sandwiches, potato salad and the beans. All 3 next level flavors. The staff told us they have been using same sauce recipe since 1958. Wow read more

The food is great but my favorite part of Doug's is the employees and owners. Oh, and the beans. I love their beans. The first time I ever went to Doug's I liked the beans so much I got a side order to take home with me and eat later the next day. Now I order them every time. They have great specials and I usually order one since I'm on a budget. I usually get a sandwich, once I tried a rib on the side and I have had their Frito pie. Everything has been good. The people behind the counter are always super friendly and helpful and flexible about what you order. For instance, I don't usually order a drink but I like their sides so twice they suggested I could trade the drink for a side on their sandwich special. That works great for me. I'd much rather have potato salad and beans or whatever I choose than to have a soft drink or tea. They seem to bend over backwards to help their customers. That's great customer service. The building itself can be a little hard to spot, especially if you're coming from the south. The big building next door on 34th kind of overshadows their little building. It was kind of rude of whoever built the bigger building. But once you know where it is, it isn't that hard to find. read more

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I had thought that Texas was a magical culinary state, where every town was brimming with good barbeque, and so long as you picked someplace dirty and genuine, you were in for a treat. Apparently not. At Doug's I got bland, gristly, ribs that were unpleasant to eat on top of "chopped beef" that was bland and mushy. These treats were served in combination with a scoop of thickened mayonnaise purporting to be potato salad, a little serving of mayonnaisey cole slaw, and an uncooked hamburger bun purporting to be "Texas Toast." We also got a half-slice of Frito pie, which was more of the bland beef, plus some moderately peppery pinto beans, on top of Fritos and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. It's not Doug's fault that Fritos are kind of disgusting (and far inferior to a tortilla chip) but it is his fault that the beans were too sweet and the beef was bland. The cheese was pretty good, although I suspect it comes shredded out of a bag. Despite all of this, I am glad we stopped here. The friendly, helpful, cashier who rang up my order asked me if I'd ever spent time in Amarillo before. I said that I had not. "Don't stay long now," he said. I looked at him alarm. "Dallas is a nice place," he explained, "but you're in the panhandle of Texas. You're liable to end up in a Deliverance-type situation." We left Amarillo and did not stop until reaching the border. read more

Doug's BBQ was very unimpressive. I ordered the turkey sandwich with a side of of baked beans. I also was able to try some sausage. The turkey was overall good- tender, thinned sliced and moist, served on a cheap hamburger bun. Of my food experience, the beans were the worst. They were bland in flavor and overcooked. For all I know, these beans have been in the pot for two weeks. Their appearance and texture reminded me of refried beans at a Mexican restaurant. I suspect the sausage was just summer sausage bought at Christmas time in Walmart, cooked and coated with BBQ sauce. It had flavor- the flavor of summer sausage. Perhaps the most dissatisfying of Doug's, is the interior. It is hot and cramped. I spent the meal sweating while it was 60 degrees and breezy outside. My high school cafeteria provided a more people friendly atmosphere. read more

This is the best BBQ that I haven't been. The food is delicious! Pricing is cheap! Staffs here r very nice! read more

Doug's Bar-B-Q - Plate combo 3 meat - Barbeque Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

I have been coming to Dougs since the 80's and it is by far my most favorite BBQ place. The owner is super nice the staff is super friendly and the food is out of this world good. Dougs has been is and will always be the place my family and I will go. Love it read more

Got the little sandwich special and it was good. Especially the potato salad and beans. Mistake was ordering 40+ dollars of sliced brisket, plus lg sides for a whopping 65.00 total. The brisket was very dry and not smoky at all. I put some sauce, liquid from the beans and even water on the meat in hopes that it rehydrates itself! I'm on vacation and it was the only BBQ place close by and open on Monday.. Oh well read more

Wonderful chop beef sandwich and yummy sides of beans and potato salad. This place has been around for decades and is a fun small bbq hut. read more

I got out of the hospital yesterday. I was trying to think of something to eat, and I called up to Doug's barbecue. Julie, The manager , fixed me up. I got two dinners I got a small Frito pie, and a chopped beef plate for tomorrow.Martin from GrubHub delivered it. Everything was still really hot. Doug'sis on the north east corner of 34th and Georgia for more decades than I can remember. If you've never been there you need to go try it if you haven't been there in a while you need to go back read more

Been going there for over 35 years - every time we come back to town we stop in Dougs and hit the Donut Stop the next morning - you can tell the kids are gone the place is the cleanest it's been in years read more

Great food, the website says they close at 8pm. I've gone by twice in the last 2 weeks not closing time. Sign on door would help.

Got to give a big shout out to Doug's. These are the kind of places I love. Friendly service, great food a good prices. That and they gave my boy Nigel a bowl of chopped beef. Yum!! Check it out. It's small and easy to miss but you won't be sorry when you land there. read more

Use to come in here all the time when I lived in Amarillo. I have not been able to find a good BBQ place in San Antonio. The Frito pies are the best I ever had and the combo sandwich are also great. The BBQ sauce is so good and the key to good BBQ in my opinion. If the sauce sucks the what's the point. That seems to my problem when looking for a BBQ joint in San Antonio, the sauce suck. If you looking for good BBQ then stop here. read more

Doug's Bar-B-Q - Half order of Frito pie - Barbeque Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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I know the food is served from a red mobile home abandoned in the Blockbuster parking lot, but the chopped beef and brisket sandwiches here are the best I've ever had, and I've had a lot of BBQ in my day. This is a must stop for anyone in Amarillo looking for good BBQ at reasonable prices. I practically lived off of their menu when I was in high school. read more

I guess I can understand the nostalgic sentiments expressed by some of the rave reviewers, but the offerings here are mediocre. The people are friendly and the place is homey but, guess what sentimental folks, this isn't the best bbq in Texas, Amarillo, or even this part of town. The ribs are chewy, and not flavorful. Same for the brisket. I EXPECT great brisket in Texas, and was disappointed by Doug's. The sauce is weak, which can be a good thing with great bbq, but just compounds the mediocrity here. Saving grace? The brown beans are great! If you are a bbq fiend, come here and get beans to go. read more

Stopped in tonight ... The cashier kid was super friendly! I appreciated him asking if I wanted the sauce on it, the side, or both! The potato salad was great!....because there was no celery or onion!! Thank you, Doug's!! I was surprised to see that it came with pinto beans...rather than baked! But just as tasty! Not really a coleslaw fan....it seemed it was lacking something though.... I had the chopped beef bbq....it was good, not fantastic.... But next time I pass through town I will likely try it again...maybe trying something different.... I didn't think Doug's knocked it out of the park....BUT I also didn't think it was bad. Thank you for a filling supper! read more

I've been eating chop beef sandwiches at this establishment for 15 years or more, I love the chop beef because there is never any clumps of fat or anything gross that I do not actually want in my mouth. The flavor is just off the charts so good! I used to go in and purchase their sandwiches now I just buy it by the pound, take it home wrap it in a tortilla and I'm telling you it's the best stuff on earth! read more

Staple of Amarillo. This place has been here since,well, since well before my conception. Small hole in the wall behind the old blockbuster. That's how you know it's good, it's small ass place in a small ass TEXAS down. I've been going here since I was just a tiny TEXAN. The chopped beef sammys are the best I've ever had. I prefer mine with extra sauce, but that's just me. The pretty sure that the ribs are the same that Ron Burgandy got stuck in his teeth. This place is old school, and in a good way. They know all the regulars by name, and they sell glass bottle Coca-Colas, like the ones you grew up with. I can't tell you enough how good this place is and when I come to bless this town with my presence, which is typically once a year, I can't get enough of this place. Now how player is that mayne?? I pity the fool that be slipping on this... read more

This is an awesome Texas BBQ joint. The combo sandwich was great. read more

Doug's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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Stopped and had dinner while in the area. Julia was an amazing host. Great food great service!

Nice hole in the wall. Brisket is dry and beans are sweeter than what I'm used to for Texas brisket.

Meh. Henk's...Doug's... It's all the same. Bland and dry meat, I can't taste the smoke flavor that much even though they do have the pits. The beans are weak, and you can get your own cold buns at walmart for cheaper than they sell them. Overpriced too. Calling this BBQ should be an abomination. read more

I remember eating here in the 60's when they had schooldesks for tables- the food is still just as good (same recipes as Henk's, etc.). Great beans and frito pie! Blockbuster wanted to buy the building apparently and when they wouldn't sell BB built on the old gas station lot as close to Doug's as they could get (it's not a mobile home BTW!). Worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

Hands down the worst bbq I've ever had. If this is the best of Amarillo I suggest you move... anywhere. Bland tasteless chopped beef, I've had better microwaved at convenience stores, hell I've had better at McDonald's with their McRib and that's f-ing gross. The sandwiches came on hamburger buns and were only edible after loading them up with pickles and Doug's poor attempt at bbq sauce... and the hickory pit flavoring? Absent. Maybe they missed their hickory shipment for the week. Beans tasted like they were right out of a can, cold slaw was just wrong and the sausage, did they raid a going-out-of-business Hickory Farms and load up on the summer sausage? The only thing Doug's has going for it is the ample parking and the employees were nice. read more

Really good chopped beef sandwich. Sat at their outside table as we had our dog with us. The potato salad was also very good. Used to eat at Dougs many years ago when I lived in Amarillo and it was nice to know that some things have not changed, still great food at a reasonable price. read more

I have been eating here since a kid! My dad introduced me to Doug's. I have moved away from Amarillo, but I sure can't find BBQ like this anymore. read more

This place is a Mecca for me. Born and raised in Amarillo, this was my first barbecue. Living away, still make the pilgrimage when I return. Chopped beef sandwich, pint of beans. Always perfect. Key is to ask for a side of their sauce. That way you can dip or drench the sandwich and experience the full spice and warmth. Wife was sacred by the building the first time, so you know it's going to be good. She came around. read more

Doug's Bar-B-Q was the first bbq joint we tried after moving to Amarillo and we fell in love. This place is quit small but has a great old timey feel that reminded me of what grandma and grandpa used to cook. You can defiantly tell that everything is home made! My son had the ham and cheese sandwich and what do ya know it was real ham!! Not super thin sliced stuff I mean think cut ham. The chopped beef is good, not quite my style but good. There potatoe salad and beans were great too! The only bad thing about this place is it's too close to home! read more

I've been going to Doug's BBQ ever since my dad could drag me in the door. I recommend the chopped beef sandwich with the sauce (sauce is the key) and the slow cooked beans. It is a small restaurant with limited seating and small window unit air conditioners (I usually take mine to go). But they take a credit card for those of us who don't know what cash is! read more

what ever you do, *****do not order a "deep-fried turkey," from this place!!!! they ruined our thanksgiving meal! it was raw! took it back, they recooked it, it was still raw; again, had to throw it all out. my brother put it in my oven, then he ate some! ******now he is sick!!!****** maybe they should have paid attention to how they deep-fry stuff!!! we do not recommend this place ever!!!! read more

Since we moved away we miss Doug's Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q so much. We sometimes even drive four hours just for the great chili..I've tried to copy the recipe but I don't have that wonderful smoked brisket to put in it so it's just not the same. Love that you can run to Doug's and grab a some brisket by the pound and a big cup of sauce..sigh gotta go I'm feelin faint just thinking about it.. read more