Perfect place to introduce yourself to Southern food if your not from the South. Also some of the…read morebest ribs and chicken I've ever had. I Loved it and would recommend it to anyone passing through the area. So I wrote this review back in 2015. I still think about the food I had from this place. When I was there is was a roadside shack but very clean. And the service was great. I need an excuse to drive 17 hours to eat it again.

Amazing BBQ ribs! Drive thru only from what I saw. The ribs were huge and tasted ridiculous!! Great…read moreservice, quick turnaround post order. Give the a try!

They also have the BEST old fashioned cheeseburger! Fresh…read moremeat every time! My husband and I eat one once a week! Mmmmm, mmmm, mmm!

First the staff is nice. The building is falling down, I would not go near the toilet room on a…read morebet. The building is Dangerous. I drove 65 miles to get to an authentic southern bbq restaurant since everything I find was closed down. The food was okay but the beans were out of a can and cold. The potato salad was probably from the grocery store. The ribs (beef) were tough and had no smoker flavor at all. I would not go back.

Paul's Rib Shack 2 meat plate was ok... good smoked flavor but not much seasoning.. overall pretty…read moregood.

Their chopped brisket sandwiches are "KID'S SIZE" with two sides of Mac & Cheese and green beans…read more$24.00 The Hut in Sulphur, way better bang for your money's worth. Plus their chopped brisket sandwiches are 4X larger. They both taste amazing though.

This is the BBQ we've been missing. It's located in downtown DeRidder in an old bungalow converted…read moreinto a restaurant and run by some lovely people who really know their food. It's larger than it appears and is very clean. It is handicapped accessible, thankfully, with a ramp on the side and very large bathrooms. The menu is a la carte and the meat is sold by weight, so it is easy to over order by mistake. (I did, severely underestimating how much 1/3 of a pound was. So, I ended up with a generous portion of leftovers for my lunch the next day. Definitely a win-win scenario.) My husband and I both had the 1/3 lb pulled pork and a link of the jalapeño cheddar sausage (also approximately 1/3 lb). There was their own BBQ sauce on the table that others in my party liked, but I thought the pork was very well seasoned as is. The sausage was probably the best I've had, with a great jalapeño taste and lots of cheddar chunks throughout. The casing had a wonderful snap. My DIL had the brisket, so juicy and tender, and my son had the smoked turkey - really a superior meat. I chose the macaroni & cheese as a side. It was super creamy and had green chilies throughout, giving it a nice heat. My husband had the baked beans which he really enjoyed. The other side ordered was the tater tot casserole. That was knock-your-socks-off delicious. It made the famous chain restaurant ("CB") version of hash brown casserole pale in comparison. Seriously, it was unbelievably delicious. Every plate (tray) came with a homemade cucumber pickle and pickled onions, nice to cut the delicious meats' "fattiness." There was also a sweet cornbread muffin that tasted more dessert-y than side dish-y. A lovely young gentleman came out of the kitchen while we were eating to offer us a sample of their "beef bacon" they were trying out. It was really interesting, thin jerky-like beef, but tender with bacon flavoring. If they do decide to offer it, it could be a hit for them. Not picture - my husband got a banana pudding to take home. He thought it was one of the best he's had. The rest of us were too full to think about dessert, something we regretted later on. Yes, this place is a bit on the expensive side, but it was absolutely worth every penny. The meats and the sides were so high quality and delicious, homey food with a five-star treatment.

The Brisket at this place is amazing. All of the sides are…read morebursting with southern flavor and the staff couldn't be any better. The second you walk across that wooden front porch and swing open the gateway to country charm and southern hospitality. Your taste buds are screaming from the mesmerizing smell of the "unruhly" beast. If you are coming to deridder and want to satisfy your Barbecue addiction. DO NOT let this place go without trying.

Fantastic BBQ! We've tried multiple things there and love it all. Definitely get the special sour…read morecream based potato salad. The service is always great. We loved the memorabilia on the wall - a wonderful step back in time.

I have yet to be disappointed, everything always tastes so good! I will always stop by when I'm in…read moretown!

Stepping into this barbecue joint, a recipient of the prestigious Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ award,…read moreyou immediately get a sense that you're in for a treat. The atmosphere is inviting, with a clean and well-decorated interior, plenty of seating, and a friendly staff. But the real test is the food, and this place truly delivers on its reputation for solid Texas barbecue. The brisket was everything you want it to be: juicy and flavorful with a well-developed bark. It had a classic, hearty taste that made for a great main course. The pork spare ribs also had a great, flavorful bark, but they were a little on the tough side. They weren't the fall-off-the-bone tender ribs you might crave. The absolute star of the show, however, was the jalapeño and cheddar sausage. This homemade, double-grind sausage was perfectly seasoned and had a great blend of cheese and jalapeño mixed in. The casing had the perfect snap and was top-notch. The sides were equally impressive. The Maque-Choux (like a Cajun street corn) had a delightful char on the corn kernels and a perfect level of spice with a hint of red pepper. The pit beans were a classic, complementary side that made you feel like you were eating around a campfire, especially with the addition of some tender brisket mixed in. Not shown in the picture, the boudin cornbread was a delicious and unique surprise, filled with brisket, rice, and jalapeños. Overall, this is a spot I would highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic and high-quality Texas barbecue experience.

12:40pm. First time i walked it was nice and clean. Pretty busy. I wanted pulled pork. They were…read moreout but I ordered chopped Brisket sandwich, with side. Potato salad for $18. But was charged an extra $5 my side My husband order the Trinity special for $25 With beans but they were out. He got the Mac and cheese charged another $5. But what was frustrating to me the cashier wasn't much attention to us. We had to repeat everything constantly

Daniel Vaughn Texas Monthly BBQ editor tried the food this summer (2025) and loved it!…read moreOff menu: Big Nasty is a LARGE SLICED BBQ sandwich with pickles,onions and sauce)You can get it chopped) " No wrestling my tender ribs"says Senor Bill. Beefy beans with chunks of brisket and potato salad that's awesome. Even Armadillo eggs ( cream cheese stuffed jalepeno covered in ground sausage and smoked) They also have a sausage wrap and tamales. My husband and I order once a week from there.

The local small BBQ you've been looking for. This isn't some chain BBQ place where the food is…read morecooked at another location rather its cooked right here in the back low and slow.

The barbecue was well cooked and brought out in a timely manner. Currently under renovation to eat…read moreinside but outside dining is decent. The owner and waiter are extremely courteous. I will definitely eat here again!

Unless you grew up in the swamplands of Louisiana, when you pull up to this truck stop cafe you…read moreprobably will just continue down the bayou and not stop. Let me try to convince you to try it first. Near the Louisiana- Texas border this cafe is attached to a truck stop and casino. The inside has a country feel to it and the staff were more than friendly. Been to my share of these kind of places and they are hit / miss at best. This one is a hit for once. The pepper jack boudin egg roll is different but worth the try. We went simple with both grilled and fried chicken and surprisingly it was good. Prices are more than reasonable and overall it was a good experience as we were pressed for time to get back on the road. Like most greasy spoons the restrooms are not great but good enough for a quick wash up. Didn't have time to play the slots but since my Cajun is a bit rusty , wasn't sure where to cash out if I won.

Food was very good and very inexpensive (had breakfast: sausage biscuit, French toast, combo,…read morebreakfast bowl, coffee; family of four was under $50 including tip). Service was friendly and paced well. Restroom was clean. Located right off I-10 in Louisiana close to the Texas border, so very convenient if you need to stop for a meal. Only knocking down a star because you have to navigate through casino smoke to get to the restroom; otherwise a great little hidden gem.