What goes on in Olton, Texas? A simple drive through tells you not much. However, this small town…read moreboasts a Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue spot, so if you are like me and trying to get stamps on the passport, you inevitably have to make the drive. Funnily enough, it is both the northernmost and westernmost spot on the list, so everywhere after this is quite literally downhill from here. We drove in on a Friday and arrived just before 1:30 pm, which is a sin at most barbecue joints. Rejino, however, only had a small line and still a full menu while being pretty busy. They were excited to add a stamp to my book and even gave me a free Rejino sticker to take with me. I love places that go the extra step. One thing I want to note right away is how affordable their barbecue is compared to most places. The Texas Trinity fed both my girlfriend and me and came in around forty dollars, with half pounds of ribs and brisket, a sausage link, and a side. My girlfriend and I ordered their Texas Trinity, two sides, and a dessert. I will share my thoughts on everything below. Brisket: It was well done. There was good flavor throughout and the slices were nicely cut. The balance between the lean and fatty parts was exactly what you would expect and on par with others on the list. Pork Ribs: My girlfriend loves a pork rib and she really enjoyed these. In terms of tenderness and candying, they landed right in the middle. The meat did not fall off the bone, but it was still excellent. The bark was well seasoned. Jalapeño Cheese Sausage: Compared to most joints, their sausages were shorter but thicker. The jalapeños actually had a crunch, which was surprising. I really enjoyed this sausage. Baked Potato Casserole: I thought this was a great side and a solid portion for five dollars. Bacon White Cheddar Mac and Cheese: My girlfriend said this was her favorite style of mac and cheese, extremely creamy. I thought it was good, but I let her eat most of it since she liked it so much. Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread: Unlike most barbecue joints, the cornbread here was free. I really liked the hints of cheese and the broccoli pieces mixed throughout. M&Ms Brownie: I sometimes get dessert at a barbecue joint. When I am with my girlfriend, that percentage jumps to always. Here we ordered a massive M&Ms fudge brownie. The M&Ms were intentionally stale, so instead of being crunchy they were chewy on top of the brownie. It reminded me of a Cosmic Brownie. In Texas, there are smoke cathedrals everywhere for those willing to look, and places like Rejino make stops in small towns completely worth it. RIYL: top notch barbecue that also happens to be pretty affordable

We got to try their food at Texas Country Reporter Fest in Grand Prairie this weekend, and we are…read moresure feeling lucky we did! We had pork sliders, brisket sliders, and ribs. All delicious! The meats were smoked perfectly and the sauces were the perfect complements! Staff were super friendly! Hope we make it out their way to try more of their tasty food!

Some say The BBQ Shop is the greatest barbecue in the state of Texas. Those are obviously bold…read morewords. The restaurant certainly represents the state well as the westernmost barbecue joint on Highway 70. You'll see it as soon as you leave New Mexico traveling eastbound on the highway, even before you encounter the Welcome to Texas sign! They make it clear that Texas is America's barbecue state! While I wouldn't rank it among the top 10 BBQ spots in Texas, and I've done the entire top 50 now, I'd say it's very solid and worth a visit if you're in the vicinity. The brisket is good, with beautiful fatty, salty edges. The sausage is just mediocre. But the side dishes are the real star of the show! The fried okra in my experience is among the best in the United States, likely only second to Dreamland in Birmingham, Alabama. And that's really high praise! The fried cheddar poppers are one of the best side dishes I've ever eaten, probably the best thing on the menu!

Good food, great friendly service and west Texas vibes. Coming from NM We were definitely looked up…read moreand down. Pew pews welcome!!

If you pass through Portales on a Friday or Saturday eat here after 11 and before they sell out!…read more Great ribs!

The brisket was tough, there was no dressing on the slaw and the beans were soured!!!! $40…read morewaisted!!! I won't return!!

Came in hungry and left very happy (and very full). I ordered the small brisket Frito pie with…read morepickled onions, jalapeños, and a side of cherry cobbler. The brisket was tender, smoky, and ridiculously flavorful--the kind of BBQ that makes you stop mid-bite just to appreciate it. The Fritos gave it that salty crunch, and the onions/pickles cut through the richness perfectly. The cherry cobbler was gooey, sweet, and a great finish to the meal. Now, the only reason this isn't a 5-star review: the drinks. $3 for a canned soda is a little ridiculous. It feels lazy and overpriced compared to how much love clearly goes into the food. Food = 5 stars. Drink situation = 1 star. Overall = 4 stars. Bottom line: I'd definitely come back for the BBQ (and probably just sneak in my own drink next time).

All of the food I have tried there is fantastic. I have not tried steak night (Friday) yet but I…read morewill try it soon.

We placed a to go order online...it should've been ready at 8:06. We arrived at 8:06 and it had not…read moreappeared to be even cooked. We did not receive our order until 830. Once we received our food, we ordered a side of queso and chips. There was no queso. When we finally did get the queso, it was a tiny container. Not even worth the extra seven dollars. The side of chips they gave us was as big as a bag you could get from a grocery store it was huge and they only give you these tiny little containers of salsa and queso. Ratios are not appropriate. All in all as our first time going there, I would not return. The food was mediocre (although the brisket was good) and did not make up for the poor service.

Went here on a recommendation from a CoWorker. The food was ok, not over the top and definitely not…read morethe Texas Style BBQ we are used to. The food had good flavor but very little if any smoke ring or smoke flavor. I had the brisket and jalapeño cheese sausage. The brisket lacked any smoke flavor and was a tad dry but it was tender, The jalapeño cheese sausage could have use more jalapeño, but I get why some people tone it down. I would eat here again while in town.

Spicy Mike's was a real pleasant surprise. We had the smoked turkey, and it was perfect-- just the…read moreright amount of saltiness from the brine, and the smoke was nice & flavorful without overpowering the delicate flavor of the turkey itself. The ribs were also on-point with the dry rub having pops of tasty pepper & other complex seasoning-- you know these tender ribs are good when they require ZERO sauce! We tried 4 sides and all of them were delicious... the soft-cooked greens were classic & tasty, the potato salad was great, the pinto beans were particularly good, and the cole slaw was fresh, crunchy & rich in flavor. The people that worked there, from the counter folks to the servers were ALL great, super nice & friendly. I'm not sure what more I could ask for-- they even have a back patio that was dog-friendly so our guy could stay cool, and not be in the hot car as we passed through town.

I had the baked potato with chopped brisket on it. Some of the best brisket I have ever had…read more My husband had the Justus 4 all sandwich. This will definitely be going back. The staff were absolutely incredible.

If you're in Amarillo and you don't go to Tyler's BBQ, you're an idiot. This was THE best BBQ…read morewe've had in a long time. I ordered the 2-meat plate and got a FULL half chicken plus 5 huge slices of brisket, along with big sides of terrific slightly sweet slaw and green beans with bacon and just a hint of spice. Oh -- and Texas toast too. All of that for under $25! Great BBQ, massive portions, and an incredible value. We're driving cross-country and are so glad our stay at Spark Hotel led us to this gem. The chicken was juicy, the brisket was juicy without being fatty, and everything was packed with flavor. Two thumbs way up. Run, don't walk, to this solid Amarillo joint!

Our first meal in Texas. Doc our road trip driver found Tyler's bbq on Yelp right after we crossed…read morethe Texas State line and called our order in. Hubs said as soon as we got back into the car he would rate it a 5 star and that it was the best meal so far. Doc added the people are so nice. I ordered a sliced brisket sandwich and cole slaw for each of us. What a nice surprise, Doc concocted a sweet tea and iced tea for me. Hubs had his usual, Diet Coke as drinks were included. Doc had 1/4 lb side of brisket with hot sauce. She's so health conscious. Gotta admit their regular bbq sauce was so good. Loved the perfect sweetness of it. Put it on every slice of my sandwich. There are 2 restrooms, one person at a time. The interior is spacious, cool decor and had a station to wrap up your left overs to go. Extremely happy Doc found this place- yum!!! Even their coleslaw.

Different place-- attached to a hardware store. Pretty good barbeque. We shared a plate of ribs…read moreand brisket. Friendly service.

Friendly, clean, not far off the main drag and highway I40. There in Tucumcari is a great little…read moreBBQ joint cum old fashioned Ranch Supply store. Lots of memorabilia to walk through and things that you could buy right now - dishes, clothes, vintage items. One large bathroom - roomy and clean with a super funny and relevant sign above the toilet. Welcomed into the place and asked if we were eating with them or was it take away. Eating In. Found the cafe part of the place stood and pondered the menu (pretty much same menu as posted in the pics) and decided what meats we each wanted on our 2 meat plate + 2 sides. Spicy sausage link with cheese, brisket, slaw and potato salad for him; ham and turkey meat for me with the beans (warned that they'd be talking later) and slaw. Each had a big slice of bread + butter and a sugar cookie. Drinks of lemonade and unsweetened tea were all you could drink and came as part of the meal. There are canned sodas and bottled Coca Cola for an extra price. I saw there was fresh coffee in the pot. All food was very delicious, fresh made, and served generous sized portions. We had so much leftovers we have a good start on tonight's dinner/supper. On the television was the Western/INSP channel with High Chaparral playing. Blast from the past. Great Wall art all over the place, and even outside on the "patio" area where there's cooking going on (spare ribs were smoking for tomorrow's customers). This looks to be a family run business with a friendly attitude. As the husband went to pay the owner-ess started to type in the credit card machine. My husband asked "Do you take cash" to which she replied "yes, we just do see it much." There ain't many a truer statement, everywhere we go it's typically the card. Husband tried to leave a tip and she wouldn't accept it. Just come on back again. I highly recommend this place as a stop over for a leisurely, friendly meal. As we left, the husband said "Nice ole folks ... Usually we have to pay for the cookie (home baked sugar cookie) and they gave it to us free as part of the meal."

Arrived at noon waited 60 minutes they ran out of the beef rib & turkey to be expected …read more Yes worth the wait. The favorite was the pork rib & grits . The deserts are so tasty. Free beer doesn't hurt . Def a place to try if you don't mind the wait

In Lubbock for the day so I had to stop by this Texas Monthly Top 10 BBq Joint! We arrived just as…read morethey were opening and there was a line out the door. Free beer as we waited. I think we were in line for 30-40 mins. Beef ribs were sold out by then. We ordered the 3 meat plates to try a little bit of everything. The portions were just enough. We had a total of 5 meats..burnt ends, brisket, sausage, chicken and ribs. Ribs and burnt ends stole the show. Everything else was good but not great. Chicken was a little dry. Sides complimented the meat really well. We had potato salad, potato casserole, beans and corn bread. I've been to Burnt Bean (#1 Texas Monthly) and the ribs are similar if not better. The brisket is no match to Burnt Bean. Not a bad experience at all! I'm glad we tried it. It's def worth the wait! The place has a nice vibe to it too!

The brisket was incredible and had the best bark! We went on George Strait Saturday at lunchtime…read more The manager said she had been there 13 years along with another staffer, and neither had seen a line like we experienced on Saturday. The wait was a little crazy and the staff was clearly out of their element with the booming crowd, but at the end of the day, the food spoke for itself! I'm a 9th gen Texan and love my BBQ. This was the sh*t! It was some of the best brisket I've ever had, seriously. Now people will say, "what place has the best BBQ?" My immediate thought is "clearly they've never had BBQ! As there's literally no place on earth with the best BBQ." If you've eaten your fair share then you know that's a trick question. The better question is, "who has the best brisket, or ribs, or nanner puddin, or whatever." Some places are great and others suck, but no one is the best at all of it. They may be above average or even exceptional, but they will still be better at one meat than another. We had brisket, turkey, beef rib, pulled pork, mild sausage and jalepeno, along with some brisket deviled eggs. Dude! If it were Cajun food, you'd have to slap yo mama. Fortunately it's BBQ so we loosen our belt strap and when we can't eat another bite, we grab the biggest spoon we can find and eat some nanner puddin. It was solid. For sides we had potato salad, cole slaw, mac n cheese and collard greens. Personally, my favorite was the mac n cheese as it was creamy and tasted great, but my friends from Oregon were in TX for the first time and while she had never had collard greens, she couldn't get enough of them and literally went back for thirds. As mentioned, our friends were in from Oregon and had never been to TX not ever had TX BBQ. Shack you did us proud!

Plenty of parking. ADA parking available…read more Great for groups. Ok for kids The menu has something for everyone. I ordered the beef ribs with sides and my wife ordered the brisket sandwich. The flavor of the meat was great. Sides were ok. Friendly staff. Nice bar. Definitely a place to try.