A: amazing smoked turkey. B: beautiful back porch from…read morebar area. C: honest patrons and staff who secured my lost purse and wallet.

Our dining day Started off rough but everything happens for a reason....driving north we decided to…read morestop off at this little gem. I've eaten here before but it was years ago. We just had BBQ yesterday from Terry Blacks. Today's experience was phenomenal. The folks were super nice. They have Texas Twinkie's...my absolute favorite. Theirs is 5 stars. Smoked perfectly. They weren't over powered with cheese. I ordered ham. It looked dry and I was worried when she was slicing it. It was anything but dry. Smoked perfectly and tasty. I loved it. Great flavor. The brisket was fatty, tender and pull apart deliciousness. My sis loved her pulled pork sandwich. Proudly exclaimed 5 stars! We tried their jalapeño Mac n cheese, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and macaroni salad. The Mac n cheese. Heavenly and the best I've had in Texas. We loved their potato salad. I'm telling you it was perfection. It's a mashed potato salad...and I'd argue like the Mac n cheese the best I've ever had. Coleslaw was creamy and not too sweet and we also really liked their macaroni salad. 2 things. Green beans weren't seasoned. Super bland. And I'm not a fan of how they prepackage their sides and you grab it out of the warmer or cooler. Their sides are some of the best in DFW. Let people see the product. Preparing them ahead gives a generic look and feel. I almost forgot the banana pudding. Soooo good. A must try! I liked that the lady stopped by and how everything was...it was warm and genuine. Bottom line 5 stars. We really really enjoyed it. We will back!

This is my Friday night stop! The restaurant in Alvord has the food truck cooking outside! You…read morecan pick it up to go, or you can sit inside! Everyone is super friendly, and helpful! Protip: Get the Catfish platter, and add more catfish (only)! Whoo hoo!!

This place is amazing. Awesome southern hospitality. The place is super clean. They have their…read morefood truck outside. Been there twice. Great service. They serve different foods on different days.

Tried it again and was blown away again. Some of the best ribs I've ever had; meaty, flavorful and…read morejust plain excellent. Service is friendly and fast and this chef is something else, she makes the best Lumpia and Pancit! Super clean and orderly, great lighting and quiet. The single best brisket egg roles I've ever tasted. They alone are worth the trip to Rib Shack in Sunset, TX.

At the brisket plate it was good service was good reasonably priced our waitress is good done a…read moregood job

Discovered this gem of an eatery while meandering around north Texas. The barbecue was absolutely…read moredelicious. We had burgers - one mushroom Swiss and the other a good old fashioned cheeseburger, both with fries. Burger meat is actually chopped brisket, seared to perfection. Fries seasoning was mix of spice & salty and just right. Our lunch was too good to limit to just once so we grabbed a pound of brisket and smoked turkey to go for lunches this week. Highly recommend to make this a road break on your next trip to or from the area. Definitely plan to talk with the 3-person crew who own/operate it because they have loads of knowledge about bbq joints wherever your travels take you.

I happened upon the Facebook advertisement for their special…read moresteak dinner and I am just over the top over how good the steak was. It was comparable to very expensive steaks. I've had at Michelin restaurants. This man can cook some good meat. You need to give it a try.

Well after being back in the great state of texas for almost 6 years…read more Leaving behind the mediocre Ca bbq scene my wife and I continue seeking searching for these great bbq places We have found many most are all good to fantastic So today we ventured out to North Texas Smoke in Decatur just behind the Honda outdoor business think of farm equipment not an Accord This building is made out of old shipping containers sits up on a small hill Now back to the story My 40 year 2 Star General- Gene the General said this place was pretty good Gene the General knows his bbq We each had Brisket Pork ribs Cowboy beans Salad Fortunately for us the sign didn't say Sold out As we enjoyed perfect brisket tender juicy perfect seasoned Pork ribs you can't go wrong comparable to Sammie's in Fort Worth east belknap I digress Erica waited on us Guided us on the process Even came over and cleaned the table This I a top 50 texas monthly establishment I can understand it is pretty sad gum good

First of all what a hidden gem and honestly never knew about this place till I just happened to…read morechat gpt spots to eat in Decatur. Was visiting for the day and figured why not I love a good challenge. Boy did it not disappoint the outside well let me back up its hidden in a parking lot of some establishments that I can't remember off the top of my head but when you arrive just know you gotta keep an eye out for this place. The staff was super friendly and very welcoming the ordering prices was nice as well very clear cut and doesn't make you feel rushed. Service was quick to I got it to go and it was right at open but I can tell at any moment this place will be popping. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was amazing as were the ribs. The rub on it was fantastic it was euphoric but man only two pieces. The Mac and cheese for me is the star even though I like my Mac and cheese like a cardi b song the bread crumbs made up for it. Now the downside. The banana pudding. I'm a stickler for a banana pudding. This isn't it yall. Skip it at five dollars it's just not worth it. No nilla waffers not actual banana pieces in it. No layered whip. Just it's not my thing it might be for some but my banana pudding standards are thru the roof. The ambiance is great plenty of seating inside and looks amazing. From the outside you'll be like what the heck but once inside you'll feel like man I'm here for something special. Minus the banana pudding. What a great find and this town is lucky to have this place in its home.

Absolutely fantastic. Loved the smoked turkey. The wait staff was exceptional as well.read more

Been Here two times and have never been disappointed. If you want to just have the good old boy…read moretaste and a good old boy feel this is the place to go. Sit down underneath a big ass tree and enjoy some of the best barbecue around Tommy will shake your hand and tell you what he's got on the grill. Just love this place. You pull up in his yard get your meat and takeoff happy. Delicious!

Once again, the food was great, and the service was outstanding. I will be back once again.read more

Ambiance and service was great, typical Texas bbq joint. The bbq itself fell short. The ham was…read morejust a block of processed ham that was smoked. The sliced brisket was dry, to the point the bbq sauce didn't help. The green beans were bland. The mac and cheese was okay. The bright spot was the fresh rolls the lady walked around and handed out.

Very cool BBQ joint right across the street from the City Hall in Decatur. It's an old building…read morewith tons of decorations inside. There are two floors and a back patio. They also have three pool tables and TVs. The menu is extensive and the prices reasonable for BBQ. Seems like a favorite of the locals. I though they would be playing C&W, but they had 60's and 70's music on. The squeeze and I split a two meat plate with brisket and sausage and two sides, cowboy cole slaw and Rooster Tails (Deep fried onion petals). The brisket was moist and very tender, with a slight smokiness. The sausage was deeply smoked, sliced in half and charred a bit on the flattop. The slaw and Rooster Tails were really good. A nice slightly spicy dip was served with the onions. Good BBQ sauce for the brisket, and they also had a wall of pain with some choice hot sauces on it. I didn't partake, since I have a flight to catch in the morning. They brought a second plate for no charge. The squeeze had a canned IPA and I had a Shiner Bock draft for libations. We really enjoyed the meal. Morgan was an excellent server and didn't try to shoo us out even though more customers were coming in. I wish I lived around here so I could try the other items on the menu.

If I had one complaint...it's always cold in here! Freezing! 2nd complaint. They have semi…read moreoutside seating in the back but always force people upstairs. Gorgeous day and we wanted to be outside! That said the food is always delicious. Started off with Fried Pickles. Lightly breaded and cooked to pure perfection with a slight crispy texture. Yummy. The double cheeseburger is the best in Texas..I'll keep saying it..or in their case screaming it from the roof tops (or upstairs since it's the only place they will seat us!)

This place is great. I am a fan of the patty melt. Ask them to grill the onions a little extra…read more My kids love the 6 oz steak. Yes! We normally get the same server. She is the best! Always on top of getting us what we need which is normally just more drink refills. So ask for Shelby.

Had to give this place a try and stopped in for lunch. Had a large pink lemonade and ordered the…read morechicken fried chicken with Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries along with a house salad. The lettuce from the house salad was not the best and one when I ate one of the tomatoes it had a horrible taste to it. Crust form the chicken fried chicken fell off, all the sides were partially cold and too top it off I found a life form in my drink. I politely asked for replacement drink and the waitress brought over a fresh glass but did not bother to remove the napkin with the life form on it from the table. Which in the end I thru in the towel and did not enjoy this meal. So if you are passing thru Bowie, TX and see this place on the hwy I would suggest going next door and buying some snacks from the gas station and head down the horizon until you find somewhere else better to eat

While most folks in DFW rarely venture too far west of I-35, 5 BarBQ joins the wineries of St. Jo…read moreas a premium food destination in the area. Besides a silky smooth and tender sliced brisket- the pepper belly is a treat that makes the drive worth every minute. Located behind a old stone gas station, just beyond Bowie on 81, the food stacks up to any high profile DFW BBQ house- and feels relaxed and authentic.

Where do you start? The specially made cheese jalapeño beef sausage is a taste one of a kind (very…read morespecial). The brisket melts in your mouth. The ribs rock. The pulled pork is a perfect match between carnitas and pulled pork. The pork belly may top 'em all and is a must when you come. Nice owners that obviously want you to leave happy and full. If you're anywhere near Bowie/Stoneburg Texas, it's a must stop. Enjoy!