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4.3 (9 reviews)

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Stopped by this place passing through on the highway. Food and service were great at the restaurant

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Great food, friendly atmosphere. If you're in Gillett stop by they have sandwiches, Mexican food and burgers.

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McMillans

McMillans

4.3(48 reviews)
44.7 mi
•$$

Don't think we've ever done this but it was so good we went again today for his smoked ribeyes -…read morewhat a great taste, with homemade mashed potatoes, green beans and a salad! Ordered the day before and was cooked to perfection! Trying to hit all the best BBQ places in the Great State and McMillan's is right at the top! First of all, anyplace whose walls are covered in dollar bills stands out but the BBQ is top-notch. And Mr. McMillan, standing behind the counter and sharing his BBQ secrets and lore made it even more fun. We shared the 3 meat plate with brisket, sausage and ribs, sides of coleslaw and beans. The fatty brisket was perfection and the lean was amazingly tender. Sausage had that nice snap to the casing - so good. Husband loved the ribs but they were not for me. Coleslaw had that nice vinegary tang with sweetness just the way I like it - not creamy, thank goodness. Beans had a nice good Texas flavor. And Mr. McMillan kept us entertained while we chowed down - a wonderful way to spend lunchtime off a Texas highway. By the way, the address is a little misleading - it's not even visible from Hwy. 59. Turn off at the exit for Fannin/2987 and go south, then west on the first street just a block, next to the post office - or as Mr. McMillan says 'just follow the smoke'!

We met some RV friends in Victoria TX and they mentioned how good the food was here. We are BBQ…read moreconnoisseurs and had to try it! Pleasantly surprised. Limited meats available on a weekday, but the brisket was very good! Enjoyed the sides and the price was reasonable. Loved putting a dollar on the wall in the am. Dining rooms Ike some many others have before.

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McMillans - Cool inside decor-walls are full of dollar bills signed by customers!

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Cool inside decor-walls are full of dollar bills signed by customers!

Burnt Bean- Seguin

Burnt Bean- Seguin

4.5(511 reviews)
32.1 mi
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All my brother wanted for his birthday last weekend was for us to join him and some friends at…read moreBurnt Bean Co. He's always on a mission to try as many of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints as he can. We were in San Antonio for the weekend to celebrate our grandfather's birthday, but Seguin isn't too far away (45 minutes on a good day or an hour and 20 minutes on a day when they've closed down I-10 and made a mess of a traffic; the latter was our experience). Friends of his drove from different places to meet us and we met them in line. Texas Monthly hasn't released the 2026 list yet, but Burnt Bean Co. was number 1 on the list in 2025. NUMBER 1! So, yes, there will be a line. The first of our group arrived around 9 in the morning for an 11 am opening. There's a bit of cover where the line wraps from the front door, but we were definitely baking. People brought chairs, umbrellas, handheld fans, cold waters, and more to stay cool. It was still sooooo hot. People who arrived around 9 got in right at 11 and had BBQ in front of them by 11:10. People who got there around 10 got in maybe a half hour later. People who got there later had to wait closer to an hour and got in around 12. (I noticed this, because people in our group weren't all standing together in line.) Once inside, the restaurant is really nice: high ceilings, great AC, tons of tables, and an outside area, too (if you prefer to continue to sweat as you eat your BBQ). The service was incredibly friendly, too. Staff came by and asked however everything was, took empty plates/platters to help us make room, and were very friendly when we were ordering. Almost everything we ate was exceptional. Their menu is huge, with tons of specials that change constantly. Between our group of 9 people, we tried most of the menu. The highlights for me were the beef cheek pastrami, the steakhouse bacon, the Moroccan spiced lamb ribs, and the turkey. I didn't have room to try the brisket, chicken, sausage, and many other things, because I had been eating too long by the time the folks with those meats got to our table! The sides were also very good. I tried the cheesy squash, the green beans, and the queso mac and cheese with hot cheetos - all good. On Saturdays, they offer several specials: the steakhouse bacon, the bourbon peach cobbler taco, and 2 free beers per person - as if they didn't have enough treats on the menu for a great time. Their location is Seguin is great - just off Central Park and Court Street. The service was fantastic. The vibes are great. The food was definitely topnotch. Even the line feels like a fun community experience - with people chatting and having a great time. There's nothing not to like about Burnt Bean Co. We all enjoyed my brother's birthday treat! I'm glad he insisted!

Brunt Bean has some really good BBQ, j would give it 5 stars but had to take a star off for the…read more1.5hr queue. We arrived at 11am, didn't get to order/seated till 12:30pm. Pastrami, beef rib and pork chop ran out around 11:40, if you want to try pastrami, show up early. We tried their brisket, burnt end brisket, pork rib, El cinco sausage, barbacoa taco, bacon ranch tater and cowboy bean. I like reg brisket better then the burnt end brisket. Burnt end is slightly dryer and a thicker cut. Unless you are really into the bark, I would go for reg brisket. Barbacoa taco is good, really love how tender the barbacoa is, not fan of the tortilla, it's too thick for my liking. House sausage has great flavor, the meat is slightly crumbly tho. Pork rib is the star for the meat selection. It's juicy, sweet, sticky and fall off the bone soft. I can use the fork to break it a part with no problems. Love that my fingers stay clean!! As of side dish, cowboy bean is really flavorful, def worth getting it. Bacon ranch tater is just okay. I wish I tried the street corn pudding or hot cheeto mac instead. All in all is a great experience, can def see why it's #1 on Texas monthly list and scored Michelin bid gourmand.

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Burnt Bean- Seguin - Red onion cheeseburger with fries. One of the top-five burgers I've eaten anywhere...and I've eaten thousands!

Red onion cheeseburger with fries. One of the top-five burgers I've eaten anywhere...and I've eaten thousands!

Burnt Bean- Seguin - Yes that's the thickness of the pork chop

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Yes that's the thickness of the pork chop

Schulze’s Pit Room - Turkey,  ribs,  sausage

Schulze’s Pit Room

4.4(213 reviews)
33.5 mi
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Ok, Texas BBQ. Well, it is really hard to review when there are a lot of really good places. First,…read morelet me tell you what day and time we visited. Thursday around 12:40 pm. Looking for a lunch spot and this was our 2nd option since our 1st option was already sold out. Service was prompt. There was maybe one person ahead of us. The dining area was spacious and there was plenty of seating inside. They had a patio area, too. There were about 15 other patrons besides us. Schulze seems to be a staple around Seguin and had a sweet history of its origin posted near the restroom. Ok, I know you want to know about the meat. We ordered brisket lean, turkey, and a rib. The seasoning was a bit too peppery for my liking. The brisket was a tad dry but the company I was with liked lean. I would have ordered a mixed one if by myself. The rib was big and meaty and had a nice balance of pepper and sweetness. I like my ribs slightly sweet. The sides we ordered were the chimichurri cucumbers (sounded interesting), potato salad, and beans. When I visit a place for the 1st time, I like to try the staples (beans and potato salad/not quite there yet to eating coleslaw). The sides were ok. I would return. There were some other interesting options like brisket tostada and maybe by then I'd be willing to try their coleslaw.

All in all nothing wrong with food or service except felt rush but then again it is lunch hr. What…read morekilled me the most is the environment/ambience. I went in today with my three-year-old son during lunch hour on a weekday and it just felt like the elder crowd was like "what are they doing here?" As I walked in. Now Maybe I'm a little guarded I mean, I'm a single full-time Dad prior military, so I'm protective and observant. Plus, some guy in a big ol truck of course ( mind you I have a truck) decided that he wanted to almost hit my son and I as we' attempted to walking across the parking lot. I digress, but it was to the extent that I didn't even want to sit inside, so we sat on the patio. Which reminds me 91° outside and the patio well well ventilated, w/ breeze and felt good. All in all just an iffy experience. Food was good not great turkey was dry but the baked potato salad will have me back through the drive-thru through.

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Schulze’s Pit Room - Tender juicy brisket, coleslaw, baked potato salad, tea, and fried okra.

Tender juicy brisket, coleslaw, baked potato salad, tea, and fried okra.

Schulze’s Pit Room - Interior dining area

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Interior dining area

Black Board Bar B Q

Black Board Bar B Q

4.5(350 reviews)
80.5 mi
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I hate I can only give 5 stars! So glad my wife saw a Tic Tok posting about this place. It is in a…read moresmall town and don't sneeze when you get close because you will drive right by. Very rustic country location and once inside you know you are in a Texas country BBQ. Staff was friendly and helpful choosing our food. They suggested going with the family portions to share which was perfect. For 3 people we ordered 1/2 lb each of lean brisket (moist also available), turkey, and garlic sausage. For sides we went with coleslaw and charro beans. Way too much food for us, but perfect for a large leftover plate. Consensus of all three of us was: -Brisket had a perfect blackened crust, with a good red smoke ring. Very little fat and still very moist meat. 7 of 5 stars! -Turkey was well seasoned, very flavorful, and smoked to perfection. 6 of 5 stars! -Garlic sausage was the home run here. When we ordered they only had the garlic one left. I was hesitant to order expecting a strong garlic flavor. It was the perfect garlic hint of flavor with the amazing in-house made sausage. Outer skin had a snap when you bit into it and the flavor of the sausage is a melody of bbq flavor that overwhelms the taste buds. 10 of 5 stars! -Coleslaw was vinegary with some fresh sliced red pepper and fresh jalapeños which was a good touch. 5 of 5 stars. -Charro beans were flavored to perfection. 5 of 5 stars. -And we can't forget the bbq sauce. This was the perfect pairing for the meat. Obviously house made with the perfect balance between spicey and sweetness. Wife and I both said it was the best we ever had. Blows away the sauce from our favorite bbq location here in San Antonio. Another 10 of 5 stars! Fresh squeezed lemonade for all of us and they brought us free refills. Probably the best bbq we have had....ever!

Black Board is the real deal. Very nice property in…read moreSisterdale... good smoke smells hit your car as you turn into the parking lot. Walk up counter service to order. Brisket and burnt ends were both top notch. Smoke ring on the brisket and peppery crust on the burnt ends. They had some specials that looked amazing too. We thought in our first time here we should sample the staples ....brisket, burnt ends and turkey. (also tempted by the confit sausage...) The side of beans we got was also made with love. Lots of depth of flavor. We split some of the homemade desserts as well and both the cookie and butter cake were great.

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Black Board Bar B Q - The smoker

The smoker

Black Board Bar B Q - Excellent moist brisket

Excellent moist brisket

Black Board Bar B Q - The SmokeStack Burger: Ground Prime brisket with homemade patties, topped with hunks of smoked brisket.

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The SmokeStack Burger: Ground Prime brisket with homemade patties, topped with hunks of smoked brisket.

Gillett General Store & Cafe - bbq - Updated November 2026

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