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    Joe Allen's Pit BBQ

    3.3 (156 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JOE ALLEN'S PIT BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch special steak
    K M.

    It has been a LONG time since I've eaten at Joe Allen's. I remembered their sign with lunch specials and thought I'd give it a try. The hamburger basket was tempting but then I saw the lunch steak as a special also. The steak was perfectly cooked, very tender, and very tasty. My waitress was an extremely nice young lady, 7-Sierra. Altogether a great lunch. Like Arnold Swartinager "I'll be back!"

    The meat was good
    Connie B.

    It was ok, the corn bread were dry as hell, onion rings were over fried also thick breading and a very thin slice of onion. The brisket meat was good tho.

    Jeff S.

    Pricing is good for the amount of food and the quality of it all. They make the cornbread and sourdough bread, we bought a loaf of sourdough. Texas Bbq place ambience is cool. The portions will make you happy. We had chopped brisket,jalapeño sausage (not too spicy), ribs, sweet potato fries, and home fries, all was very good. Daily specials. Lots to explore. We will be back! Eat here!

    1-1/4" Ribeye with loaded Baked Potato
    Sam H.

    This place is awesome !! It is the first restaurant I go to when I visit Abilene. If this is your first visit to Joe Allen's, I recommend the 1-1/4" ribeye with either sweet potato or loaded baked potato. Unless you're breaking a three day fast, you will probably be taking away half of it to consume later. It comes with a delicious side salad and excellent service from the staff members. This meal including iced tea and gratuity only costs $70 which is more than reasonable when you consider the quality and presentation of the cuisine, as well as, the friendly, helpful staff taking care of you. The dining area and washroom has always been clean every time I have dined here. The legacy characteristic of this fine establishment is consistency.

    2-meat plate - brisket, sausage, potato salad and fried okra with cornbread and sourdough slices.

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    This place was perfect!! From the food, to the atmosphere, and the service! It was exactly what we were searching for.

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    Food was fantastic and plentiful! Service was prompt and friendly. Bathrooms were dirty and not well maintained though.

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    This is a man restaurant with man food minus the calf fries the best quality beef that I've ever had in fajita's at any restaurant

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    Betty Rose's Little Brisket

    Betty Rose's Little Brisket

    3.3(96 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    We ventured out for some all you can eat catfish so we gave this little gem a try! The catfish was…read morepretty good just prefer fillets instead of little tenders, but still a good deal and coleslaw was great and so were the fries, however the star of the show was loaded brisket nachos! OMG next time I go I am ordering this with double queso and double brisket! It was so delicious there as not one bite of anything left on the plate that we shared as an appetizer was perfect for 2 people but you would want the whole platter to yourself if having for dinner and to be really honest I wished I wouldn't have had to share! By far the Queso is the best I have had since I moved to Abilene, finally the search is over and the Mexican food places in Abilene need to take some lessons from them on how to make Chile con queso! AMAZING! The brisket on top with the tomatoes cilantro sour cream and jalapeños was the Bomb! I would totally have a chopped brisket sandwich here if they had some gluten free buns to put it on! And on top of everything else the service was on point, friendly attentive and just very accommodating' I hope she is there next time we go which will be very soon! Oh and best part we had a beer 2 all you can eat catfish plates and the loaded brisket nachos and a big iced tea, all that under 45 bucks pretty awesome for date night! THANK YOU FOR AN AWESOME EVENING AND FANTASTIC DINNER, see you soon Betty Rose's Little Brisket This was the Cat Claw location!

    I have gone through the drive through here a number of times- typically for chopped beef…read more If i get a pound of chopped bedf, it typically comes with a cup tub of sauce. Last time through, I ordered 2 lbs of chopped beef and told her a pint of bbq sauce. When i looked at my ticket, they charged for the pint of sauce and my normal free sauce wasn't included. Today, I ordered 4 lbs of meet at 1:33 and it took 20 minutes with a line of cars behind me. I had already waited in line for maybe 10 minutes. It was 11:33 and they open at 11:00 and they were already out of chicken. So, they ask if i want pickle and onions and I said yes. Finally got home and opened the bag and no pickle and onions. I opened the chopped beef and these globs of fat were laying right on top. Don't have high hopes for the rest of it. Their "pulled pork" is actually shredded, heavily sauced with something and has a real wanky taste. It will hit the trash.

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    Jays BBQ Shack

    Jays BBQ Shack

    4.7(75 reviews)
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    Absolutely some of the best BBQ I've had in ages - and I'm a bbq snob from Kansas City!…read more We had the sampler (brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and one each of the mild and spicy sausages). I fully expected that one or two of the meats would be good and the rest just passable. I was wrong. Every single bite was spectacular. We also had the brisket and queso chips and pig candy - both were really tasty; the chips especially were very fresh and sprinkled with just a touch of bbq rub. We arrived a few minutes before they opened on a warm Saturday and the wait was about 75 minutes or so. Definitely worth standing in line for. There's ample outdoor (but covered) seating and plenty of good music playing, plus cornhole games if you're feeling competitive. Jays will be our go-to for BBQ the next time we're in Abilene! PS - if it's still available when you go, be sure to try the cherry chipotle sauce - it's amazing!

    I ate at Jay's BBQ Shack and got there about 30 minutes after they opened. The line moved fast and…read moreI only waited around 15 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. They had fans going which helped a ton. We ordered Jay's sampler with potato salad, coleslaw, mac and cheese, plus a side of pinto beans and the pig candy. Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly, this is the best BBQ I've had since moving here in 2023. The brisket was tender and full of flavor, the ribs were incredible, and the sausage was perfect. The potato salad had that mustard kick and reminded me of my grandma's, which is saying a lot. They had several sauces to choose from, the maple was my favorite. The only thing my husband mentioned was that he wished the beans had a little something extra like fat or onion, but that didn't take away from the meal at all. We'll definitely be back.

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    Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Slice of medium-rare ribeye perfection

    Perini Ranch Steakhouse

    4.3(432 reviews)
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    If you're looking for a short road trip from Fort Worth that feels like a true getaway, you've got…read moreto check out Perini Ranch Steakhouse. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you're out in the middle of nowhere--in the best way possible. The rustic atmosphere is incredible, and on the cool day we visited, they had a wood-burning fireplace going right in the middle of the dining room. It made the whole experience feel cozy and authentic. What really stood out, though, was the people. The service was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. I even had the chance to chat with a woman who's been working there for over 20 years--she shared some of the restaurant's history and how it's evolved over time, which made the visit even more special. For food, we started with the fried quail legs--perfectly cooked and seriously delicious (we could've easily eaten more). For the main course, I had the ribeye cooked medium rare, and it was spot on--full of flavor and didn't need a thing added. My wife went with the hamburger steak and loved it as well. Great food, even better people, and an atmosphere that's hard to beat. We'll definitely be back.

    Perini's is well known around Abilene and has a great reputation. We tried it twice and the upshot…read moreis this-- Great steaks. Few menu choices. Mediocre sides and appetizers. The ambience is fine; sortuv a rustic cabin feel. We've had great service the two times we went, and the table bread is wonderful. Not impressed with the thick, (cooked?) carpaccio or the overcooked brussel sprouts. Compared to the USA, it's a 3/5. But in Abilene? Maybe a 4/5.

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