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!

I love the food, it's always good. And I enjoy how Ed is funny and has fun getting to know his…read morecustomers . I would much rather go to a place like his, than a big fancy chain restaurant. All I care about is if the food is good. And at this place, it is awesome!

First off let me tell you all, this place is hands down the best bbq you will find! All fresh and…read moreamazing family owned service! With such great hospitality! Don't mind the bad reviews from what some say! Try it for your self and I promise you!!! You won't be disappointed- I came from California to buy a truck bed and had to give this little place a chance and I'm so glad I did!! The food was amazing- the meat falls right off the bone! So many great flavors and omg! The tea is to die for! If u want something sweet for after I highly recommend u get some of the banana pudding!!! You can thank me later! Small quiet restaurant- clean and has some cool wall art! Don't mind the dirt lot or the outside! It's what takes places inside is the key ! Till we meet again and yes I'll be back! They treated us like family and if that's what you want to experience come check out this place! Ps- sorry I didn't take any photos of the food! That's how hungry I was and not realizing I should have done that be for eating it all! Ribs to die for! Cowgirl pie- smoking good!!

Well worth stopping here for BBQ! The exterior is casual and welcoming and when you walk inside…read moreyou can smell the goodness. Order at the window inside and sit at a table and it's brought to you. Excellent and friendly customer service as all the options are explained to newcomers (how the German potato salad is made possibly different than others) to make sure you order what you prefer. The brisket sandwich was moist and flavorful and the bun was warm and toasted which was a nice touch and you have the option of sauce on the side and several toppings like pickles, onions, and jalapeños. I ordered the regular potato salad side and it was exactly how I liked it - pickle juice and no onions. The ice tea is very good also. We were so hungry after traveling all day that we forgot to take pics of the delicious food! My husband had the brisket platter with the German potato salad and he said it was very good. This place was a very good find and well worth a detour off the highway.

Be ready for a very long line that moves pretty quickly. Lots of fans and open airways that keep…read moreyou cool during the wait. I had the Texas Twinkie, delicious tender brisket and cream cheese in a bacon wrapped smoked pepper. Yum!! The chicken was also tender and smokey. The brisket queso. Y'all! I live in another state now and I have to make my own queso, it can't be ordered in a restaurant here. I will dream of the brisket queso for a long time to come! If only I could have this food shipped to me, I would!

Food is delicious. Service is adequate. The vibe is relaxed. They had live music when I went.read more

I had 2 meat plate, brisket, German sausage, potato casserole, green beans, pecsn pie. The spicy…read morebbq sauce on the side, just enough hot if you like spicy. Came in about 3, easy order and check out.

The business has CLOSED!! When it was open the food and service was not up to par! Maybe back in…read morethe day it might have been the place

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.

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!

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!!!!

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.

Absolutely authentic! Staff is amazing! Ask for Kim! The owner Roy is as good as it gets! Kind and…read morecaring! Food is superb!

I remember when this restaurant was built. I have had many many many wonderful meals at this…read morerestaurant over many decades. Tonight, I was very disappointed. I would rate the quality of the steak as a diner class steak. I asked the server if they had real butter she assured me that was their real butter. Tasting it revealed margarine. A manager came by and asked me if everything was OK. I replied "fine, fine." I get no joy or pleasure in giving a sad review to a restaurant where I have eaten countless times spanning six decades. Granted, I no longer live in Odessa, and I hadn't eaten there in about 10 years. Unfortunately, the place is not legendary.

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

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