I understand the local love for this place. They were very friendly and attentive. Place is old and…read moresmall but appeared clean. But as far as barbecue goes this is not it. Ordered the three meat with brisket, chicken, and ribs. Brisket was not fresh, tender, or tasty. It was definitely left over from whenever but most certainly not cooked within the last 24 hours. And was definitely not cut specifically for me. I was there at about 1:30 pm and felt like it should have been fresh. Chicken was extremely average. Not bad at all but definitely nothing worth noting. Same with ribs. No char at all. Flavorful and decent but not worth coming back for. Beans were good. Potato salad was good. Peach cobbler was average. Sweet tea on point. I wanted to love it but truthfully the meat is better at Dickeys. And we all know that is hit or miss. I wanted to love it and I'm a native Texan and a lover of barbecue. I just can't recommend. Sorry!

Walked here from the hotel. Enjoyed the hell out of it. The vibe, the loud guy at the podium was…read morejust mint. Great brisket. Hell yeah I'll be back.

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but damn, the bbq is amazing! Had the rib plate with extra…read moreribs that was overflowing with goodness, including a jalapeno and some side onions. Solid cole slaw too. You can skip the German potato salad though; a little lackluster. Rose is a pip too -- came out and made sure everything was ok because we got quiet (that's because our mouths were full!!!!).

You won't be disappointed with their 1/2 lb. smoked burger served on Tuesdays & Thursdays. The…read moreutter deliciousness of this burger made me a believer & it will make you one to!!! Their hospitality & customer service is also fantastic!!!

I grew up with Cooper's Texas pit bbq as my definition of true bbq. But now everything has changed…read morewith Brantley Creek! And it's just down the street from my house instead of several hours away - which is a culinary relief but a financial concern because it's all we want to eat! Our favorites are the moist brisket, sausage, fries, jalapeño creamed corn, and brisket beans. Although, to be honest, there's not anything on the menu that's anything but heavenly! Including the variety of iced teas! The staff is super helpful if you have any questions or need something specific due to dietary needs as well. If you prefer the burnt ends or extremely lean, they will work hard to get it for you if they have it! But they run out fast so get there in time to get what you want! We have often had dinner at 3PM to make sure we get plenty as well as get food to-go! It's worth it! Despite the demand and crowd combined with open air concept, they keep all the tables, condiments, and drink station SPOTLESS! And there's never any food on the playground or corn hole. I don't know how they do it but I'll pay double if they can come clean my house after or at least show me their magic tricks!!!

It was a long wait and worth every minute. They were out of the twinkies and I will get them next…read moretime. The brisket was juicy and full of flavor. 5 stars!

paid $18 dollars for a plate of brisket and half was fat and other half was tough, just remembered…read morewhy i haven't came in months but something positive is the staff is very friendly

The food is delish. Get there early on Sunday for turkey and dressing lunch just like Grandma use…read moreto make.

Baked beans were bland and flavorless. Brisket was just okay. Not particularly tender or juicy…read more Jalapeño cheddar sausage was dry and wrinkly with a really fine ground and dense texture like wiener. Potato salad was very good, but at a barbecue place, it's sad that it was the high point. Service was quick, too quick for good barbecue, but not as friendly as it could have been. As a lone man on a business trip, friendly is important. Overall this place is completely forgettable, which is sad, because I wanted to write a positive review today.

We had to choose from 5 locations and we picked this place and it didn't disappoint us. The BBQ…read moresauce is just right to the taste. Not too strong but full of flavor. We will definitely come back again. Thank you Smokey's BBQ for having us. More power to your business. God Bless you guys and God Bless all of us

Out of business sadly. Was a good place at one time.............................. I miss this…read moreplace. They had the best chopped beef sandwich

Not comin' here again. Waited 20m for our food. Now, I understand if turkey's not Rockin's…read morestrongest item on the menu...it's on the menu! Please take 'some' time to cook it so that it's juicy and tasty. If not, don't serve it at all. And that's not even the worst part. My son's Classic Cheeseburger came completely without the cheeseburger. My husband's chopped brisket sandwich was "ehh, okay." DO NOT RECOMMEND.

I'm from California. I was visiting my daughter & son-in-law in Sweetwater. We were shopping…read more@H.E.B. The menu @Tru Texas Bbq was enticing so I decided to buy lunch. What a treat!! Food was delicious but the employees and the service went above & beyond!! The ladies really enjoy what they do!! Their sense of humor and southern charm made our experience unforgettable. I can't wait to visit this location again to get treated to real Texas hospitality and outstanding Texas Bbq. Their sliced brisket sandwich was superb!!!!

Went there Last Saturday, it was Delicious! I had the two meat plate, and two sides! I ask for Lean…read moreBrisket and the Fatty Brisket as my meat choices, and Potatoes Salad and the Brisket Beans! The Brisket was so tender and had a great smoke ring and the perfect rub, on the out side! I don't live in Odessa and was kinda throw off when my suggested we eat there! Sure glad we Did, I loved every bite! My Husband had the three meat with Brisket, sausage, and ribs! He was well pleased with his choice but I didn't care so much for sausage and glad I went with the Brisket! We had soda to drink and it was really good too! I can't Believe this was HEB! Give it a try you will be glad you did! Highly Recommend it! The servers were so nice and made sure we were doing okay throughput our meal, only problem we had was the pump on the BBQ Sauce gave us a workout and when I asked if it was out was told that the company sent them out that way and they were truly sorry about that! No worries it was worth the work out!

My brisket plate had tons of moist brisket: all fixins, great Mac n cheese. Super fast to go…read moreservice. I ordered the charro beans and that was the only downfall. Not charro beans. I should've stuck with the potato salad which is great. People shit on this place all the time and I don't understand why. I've eaten at most of the popular places in TX and other states, which doesn't make me a pro, but this place is minimum 3 stars. Huge helpings too at that and great staff and if you get a chance go sit inside. Lots of cool collectables.

Had the sandwich plate (chip beef), beans, coke slaw, barbecue sauce and fixings (onion, pickles…read moreand jalapenos). Overall, the food was good. Chip beef had the smoked flavor but didn't see the smoke ring when chopped. Smoke rings on meats are often considered a good sign of barbecue. The beans had a good taste not over bearing with seasoning. I'm a fan of coleslaw and this "slaw" was sweet and tasty! A bit soggy but overall, cool and refreshing! As for service, it has a counter service model. You place your order, pay your meal, and have your food plated. Customer service was top notch and friendly. Restaurant offers 70's-80's style decor with motorcycle helmets, Nascar memorabilia, and hanging toy airplanes from ceilings with wood tables. Slight country music plays in the background complements the barbeque setting.

Cute place, nice western atmosphere. Tried the Philly with the veggie side. Very good, plenty to…read moresplit. Could cut back on the salt just a little bit. The skillet apple pie with brandy sauce and ice cream was wonderful. They were very generous on the brandy sauce which made the dessert. Would definitely come back. Also, our waiter, Isai, was great. Very courteous and helpful and good personality.

I ordered prime rib rare . I did not expect it to be uncooked and cold . I didn't send it back ,…read moreate what I could . Paid and tipped the waitress. Bill was 71 and change . That prime rib was cold . Not cooked . 1 the cook should be spoken to . 2 my waitress should have caught this also. General lack of we give a crap about our guests dining experience.

The flavor is giving Mesquite. Great service folks and good prices also make this True location…read moreeasy for me to frequent.

Stopping at HEB every time I'm in town is a must for a few groceries I can take home with me. Also…read moretrue Texas bbq is one of my favs. It was a late dinner almost before closing time and lost good things were out. So I settled for the fatty brisket and the chicken leg. It wasn't busy so the food was out very quick. The brisket was fatty but I trimmed it and enjoyed. Still succulent and juicy. The chicken was a lil rougher maybe hanging around heat lamps most of the day. But it wasn't bad. The potato salad almost had no flavor, but I forget and keep ordering it. Meal wasn't bad and I expected it since it was late. But I love true Texas bbq anyways