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    Gator Junction BBQ

    4.5 (38 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Molly K.

    Tired of the local places, we decided to take a little trip outside the city for BBQ. Gator Junction is a small mom and pop joint of the interstate. The smell was amazing as soon as we got out of the car. The menu was not huge which we liked. All the staples are available. Good variety of sides. You order at the counter and the staff brings it to your table. We had the brisket plate which comes with 2 sides and bread and the brisket sandwich. The brisket was so tender on both the sandwich and the plate. The sauce was sweet which I liked. I chose the potato salad which was typical barbecue restaurant style potato salad and the jambalaya. The jambalaya was good and had a kick to it. They also had 8 kinds of homemade fried pies and several other pies for dessert. The staff was fantastic.

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    Warren N.

    They didn't hold back! Best brisket sandwich I've had in a long time. I could smell the post oak the second we stepped out of the truck. This is ALWAYS a good sign. The portion of brisket was almost too much, but just right for someone as hungry as myself. The green beans may be the best I've ever had (?) I have no idea how they are able to maintain the fresh green color and shape while simultaneously producing a soft and velvety mouthfeel. It's one of those great regional mysteries I guess (?). We will certainly be stopping here on the way back to Austin. Next time I will bring some cash for some of the vintage cast irons or other local antique ephemera. Awesome place!

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    D T.

    The brisket sandwich was very good. Great flavored tender meat with onions , pickles & sauce. We really enjoyed it. Yummy!

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    1 year ago

    Great BBQ cool converted gas station owners where supper nice food was great! I recommend the brisket

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    Always great bbq and always great customer service 10/10 every time if you've never been you're missing out

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    Excellent bar b q, really good desserts. Fast service. To go orders always packed well.

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    Don't let the outside appearance fool you. Great intro to Texas BBQ. Food was well balanced (I ordered everything), and deserts fresh.

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    2 years ago

    Every time I get a bbq sandwich from here it hits the spot. Great customer service and convenient

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    3 years ago

    Great BBQ, Homemade Desserts and Friendly Staff. I highly recommend trying this establishment.

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    3 years ago

    Some of the best real, I mean real smoke barbecue I've had so far between Tx. and La. Everything is so delicious

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    3 years ago

    I am a native Texan and thieve are the best ribs I have ever eaten! Don't get me wrong I like the turkey, brisket and pork very much.

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    My bbq turkey sandwich was delicious. I liked the bbq sauce and potato salad. Their jambalaya was awesome.

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    4 years ago

    Great BBQ with great staff and awesome owners. You can't go wrong with this little BBQ restaurant and store.

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    Good bbq. The workers are very friendly. I would recommend to stop if you are in the area

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