If you're in Killeen, you have GOT to go to the Firehouse Ranch. We were looking for a BBQ joint…read moreand wound up giving them a call. After speaking to the owner I knew we had to try them out. It's a Food-truck style business owned by Les and Miss Paula. Both wonderful people and it is so very evident that they love what they do. Everything that we tried was screaming with down-home, made-from-scratch love!! Pork Ribs-Outstanding / Brisket-Outstanding / Pulled Pork-Outstanding!! I tried and loved their Collard Greens, their Ranch Beans and their Cornbread. They are open at the location that we went to on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I live in IL, but I'll be back to eat Les's smoked up specialties and Miss Paula's homestyle fixins. Top notch customer service!!

You know the saying, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression", this was so true…read morewhen I visited Firehouse Ranch BBQ. They were very friendly. Today was a day to myself and I figured I'd finally try their food. Oh My Goodness!!!! This food is amazing. I ordered the pork ribs, coleslaw and greens. The meat was falling off the bone. The greens didn't need any tweaking. Normally when I get greens I have to add vinegar to them. Their greens were perfect. The coleslaw was very creamy. You've got to give their food a try. Awesome first impression Firehouse Ranch BBQ!

You have to keep your eyes peeled for this food truck located just off to the side of Highway 95…read moreotherwise you might wind up skidding into a culvert trying to make the turn. The good news is that it's worth seeking this place out which sits a mile north of Holland. I was surprised to see a three meat plate with two sides for just $22, I expected it to be more. I actually got there after 4 PM and they still had plenty to choose from. Needless to say, I had to try the trifecta of ribs, brisket, and sausage. After he ran my card, I was expecting the tip screen, but that didn't happen so just toss a few bucks in the tip jar. There is some covered seating outside, but it's best to get it to go in the summertime. The menus are posted on the outside of the truck and the prices are very reasonable. The brisket had a decent smoke ring and was unbelievably moist. The ribs were fall off the bone smoky good and the sausage was firm, but not spicy. The sides were good and the coleslaw had a nice vinegar character with a touch of sweetness. The side of beans had onions and brisket mixed in and were really good, although a pretty small helping. The barbecue sauce is a little pudding-like that has a decent amount of vinegar to counteract the sweetness. It is good 4 1/2 star barbecue, but the price puts it in the five star range. It's definitely worth seeking out if you find yourself in this neck of the woods.

The food is very very good and the service is amazing. The brisket tacos are a must here. They…read moreaccept cash and card and lots of parking even for Truckers.

Great food and people are nice that work there . There priced a little on the high side , but…read morethat's just the way it is to go out to eat these days

First time here so we figured we give it a try. Just looking for a newer BBQ place to eat at in…read moreTexas. i had the moist Brisket sandwich with Mac and Cheese, mac and cheese was luke warm not hot like aI expected, Meat was a little fatty to eat through but again first time so will try something else next time we are there. My wife had the Pork Loin sandwich and there was plenty off meat for the sandwich so we took some home for our Fur Baby. She had the Potatoes with Cheese and scallions. Potatoes were also like warm and the cheese did not even melt on the potatoes, The potatoes were done but could have been warmer in order to melt the cheese. Serive was goof and it di not take long for the meal to be ready for us to pick up. Good surroundings and atmosphere was quiet for the time we were in the restaurant. Just wish those items were warmer with our meals. Thank you

Big Hoss is absolutely the best! The food and service are great! Did i mention it's a fantastic…read moreplace to have a party! I had a baby shower, graduation party and a wedding reception there so I'm speaking from first hand experience! So run don't walk to Big Hoss!​

Not all Texas BBQ is equal…read more... Well let me start with the good..... Brisket was good and the young server was nice. And all the staff seemed very polite ......seems to be very supportive of the military! as for the not so good.....certainly not worth the drive out....the sides were a hit or miss.... Potato salad tasted like it was out of a container, Mac and cheese was a little bland and watery...pinto beans had absolutely no flavor and had large red kidney beans mixed in...the smoked chicken, sausage and rib had little flavor.... Definitely needed the sauce to give it any flavor.... The thing that bothered me most about this place was what I observed with another family who had what looked to be a 3 year old who was completely passed Out in his mothers arms .... She asked to sit in one of the many open booths presumably so she could allow her son to lay next to her and rest his head on her lap while he slept.....She was told she could not sit in any of those booths because it was not that servers turn to get a table.... Had it been me I would have walked out......I watched as she sat at a table holding her sleeping son and tried to eat her dinner.... I felt so bad for her.... So needless to say don't think we'll be back.... I hope they make some changes or that this was a very off day for them..... We were there about 545 on Sunday......

Texas barbecue and barbecue in general has gotten really popular and hence a bit more pricey. But…read moredef not paying crazy inflated prices here. I remember eating bbq in the 4th ward of Houston for super cheap with kool-aid (for free) as a drink. I've also been to a lot the "hip spots" that are run by whomever is a cool smoke pit master. I've had the meat sweats in Lockhart... and this place is representing Central Texas really well! Just an FYI, bbq was meant to make the cuts of meat that weren't the best.... delicious. Hence the amount of time it takes to get it right. This place is run by some of the nicest people I have ever met. There is nothing pretentious about this place (which makes me really happy) and the servings are hefty... and the price is right. I ordered a plate that came with one meat, two sides (potato salad and cole slaw) and a bottled sweet tea for $16.24 before tip. Oh! Obligatory white bread - two slices.. not just one. The ribs were great. Not necessarily fall off the bone... but nicely cooked with great smokey flavor. Potato salad was very close to some of the German potato salad I have had overseas. (But with the name, I can see why). Cole slaw was also good - not too vinegary and not too sweet. This is a really great value. Now, this spot is in between two bars. It has a walk up window and a nice area to eat outside next to it. They do take card and not just cash. There appears to be a port-a-potty for usage. But if you're "thirsty thirsty" for a nice ice cold adult beverage, I recommend you go to the bar to the left with the Marine Corps flag flying and not to the right with all the biker parking. Exceptions can be made if Rachel is working... Get you some meats!

I called with a 3.5 hour notice for a party of 35. not only were they incredibly friendly, they…read moreprovided food for the party and it was amazing!

They are making you love comeback food! I particularly love the nachos and chicken and waffles -…read morethey're always a treat. Not only is the food great, but the atmosphere is wonderful too - full of good vibes and positive energy.

Spring Ho 2021-Spirit of Second Street Festival Lampasas, TX…read moreChicken tenders were moist & well seasoned. Ranch sauce excellent! Cheese fries were gooey deliciousness with a nice touch of spice on the cheese. Super friendly! Positive attitude. Excellent! :)

Well been there many time and during the election they would bring us food not left over but freash…read morehot food. Greta place

The quality of the food was excellent! I ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and baby back ribs…read more My better half ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and sausage. All the meats were cooked extremely well and had that nice wood cooked flavor to them. They were seasoned very well and not overdone at all. The workers were very polite and kind. They kept us informed as we waited on our food. We had potato salad and green beans on one plate and potato salad and fried okra on the other. The sides were very complimentary to the meats. All portions were adequate and left us satisfied. I will definitely visit them again!

Great barbecue! The pork ribs had just enough delicious thin crispy crust and the meat fell right…read moreoff the bone. Brisket was delicious, with the exact 1/4 inch pink bark that marks an excellent brisket. Potato salad was smooth, velvety, and creamy, absolutely fantastic. The bread was fresh and soft. Beans were good and thick, but a little too much cumin for my taste. Husband didn't taste the cumin at all and really enjoyed it. So, it might just be my palate. Sausage was great. All the flavors blended well and the food was fresh. This food truck is a hidden gem! Thank you, Steven and Kristen! Can't wait to return!

The Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list has been a guide and light for me through these past couple of…read moremonths as I have tried so many excellent BBQ joints all over Texas. A joint that has been close to me but regularly out of reach was Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue. The Harker Heights-based food truck routinely sets up shop outside a dentist's office on Wednesdays and Thursdays for lunch and does a few pop-ups on the weekend as well. Thanks to having to work through the week, the stars have not aligned for me to try Rossler's until today. Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue set up shop outside the recently opened Porch Light Bar in Salado for the Christmas Stroll off Main Street both Friday and Saturday, and I wasn't gonna miss my chance. I invited my cousin's fiancé to join me, and we made the trek up I-35 to get here. All in the name of stamps and barbecue. For me, this is stamp 20. That is two fifths of the way there. The food truck opened right after 12:30, and I had to order a little bit of everything. For a reasonable 46 dollars, I was able to order a FOUR meat plate with two sides. That is two meals right there. Lunch and dinner. I will share my thoughts on everything I had below: Brisket: A quarter pound slab of dreams. It was really well rounded and the flavors were delightful. I thought the brisket was really savory. Pork Ribs: The bark on those suckers was phenomenal. There is something special in that seasoning that really makes it stand out. Jalapeño and Cheese Sausage: I have tried quite a few sausage variations through my journey, but I think this might be the best straight Jalapeño and Cheese sausage I have had. Most I have had is too cheesy and lacks the jalapeño kick or is just jalapeño with no cheese. I have had a few that feel like the cheese was melted and cooled off, making it stay solid. Here, the cheese melts in your mouth with the rest of the sausage. I was thoroughly impressed. Raspberry Pork Belly Burnt Ends: I do not normally get another meat after the trinity, but a raspberry glaze talks to me. A good burnt end is tender and flavorful, and the best ones I have are sweet as well. The raspberry glaze here really tells that story. I might sound like a broken record, but again, I was thoroughly impressed. Elote Pasta Salad: The best of both worlds. This side combines the fantastic flavors of elote with the noodles in a pasta salad, almost making a faux mac and cheese with corn. It is very sweet and flavorful. Dirty Rice: I love Cajun food, and this dirty rice recommended by the staff really hits those seasoning notes. I could eat something like this with every meal. Spiced Banana Pudding: Sometimes you have to throw in a dessert, and a gingerbread-like Nilla Wafer in banana pudding is next level stuff. It is an upgraded take on a Texas BBQ classic. I also got to try a bite of the Borracho Beans and their mac and cheese. Both were excellent, and I think cohesively, Rossler's has some of the best sides in the game right now. After getting my food, I got to chat with pitmaster Steven Rossler and learn his story from his time in the military. That is where the Blue Cord in their name comes from. I also learned what got him into barbecue. He has created something special here, and I will always celebrate somebody who has roots in West Texas. Both Steven and Kristen Rossler have cracked the code in Texas barbecue, and this is a must try location on the list. Their specialty hours can always be found at the start of each week on social media, and I highly recommend making a trip out to wherever they are stationed to give this a shot because it is worth it. To Rossler's Blue Cord, I salute you. RIYL: Barbecue worth the journey, but sides that make you plan the next trip.