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    Hickory Roots BBQ

    4.0 (60 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Itty bitty with mighty good food.
    Shannah H.

    In case you don't know, this is an Eddie Deen place. But it's Eddie Deen for the locals, not for the convention/party crowd. You want to stop here if you are driving through Terrell. Detour if you're on I-20. Really. We'd eaten here years ago and revisited on the way out of state on vacation. It was just as good as we remembered. Portions are huge. Plan to share or overeat or abandon platefuls of food. The pickle selection is crazy. Cra-Zy. If there's a Koolaid flavor, there's a pickle in its honor. Pick up one of Mama Deen's mini pies at the counter - we can highly recommend the chocolate pecan buttermilk. It's a mini but is so rich we shared. Everyone knows everyone in there and will provide a running commentary on what you ordered, what pickle you should try next and give advice on the best route to take on your trip. It's epic and awesome and I don't want to wait another several years before we go again.

    Dry beef and macaroni minus the cheese or very little cheese.
    Shan C.

    Wow!!!! I never knew you could cook brisket to the point that it was absolutely too dry to eat. We got a family meal and ordered it w Okra and Mac and cheese. They didn't have okra. The side were mediocre at best. I called and complained all the girl could say was " yes ma'am " it is dry and inedible? 40 or so dollars later we are throwing this in the trash and ordering pizza!!!! I dont think I would go here if nothing in town was open. A Banquet $1.00 pot pie has more flavor. Wow!!!!! This place is bad all the way around, I have eaten here before and enjoyed it... but tonight is just awful

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    This is some Really Good Bbq, Customer Service is always Top Tier. Why they don't have more business is Crazy.

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    Best bbq since we moved to Texas!!! Sides were excellent too. Salad bar nice also. And service was outstanding!

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    Reasonably priced with good flavor. Looks like sole proprietorship business. Keep at it, way better than chain restaurants.

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    Amazing Barbecue, super friendly staff/owner. Fall off the bone ribs. Great blues playing on the sound system. What's not to love?!

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    Good Texas BBQ. Excellent food quality. Sausage was not greasy, brisket had a great flavor and ribs were good too.

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    The catfish is delicious! Best in Terrell in my opinion. Sides are all very good, love their potato salad!

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    Drove in from Georgia. Food was great. Plenty to eat. Will be back when in the area.

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    Great Brisket and Jalapeno Saussage! Fast friendly service & lots of different pickles to try. What's not to love?

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    A nice Terrell BBQ stop! Great ribs and brisket. The bbq sauce is stellar. The sweet tea is rockin!

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    Their brisket was tender and flavorful, their pies scrumptious and those pickles they make were to die for.

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    Hickory Roots BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

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