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Junior's Barbeque

3.9 (63 reviews)
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Earnie G.

Above average BBQ in a pleasant, family run restaurant. This family has had a BBQ joint for about 40 years. You don't do that in Texas without either some good quality or some marketing nonsense (for an example of the latter, see Dickey's Barbecue Pit). Junior's doesn't market much. In fact, the family closes the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays. Good for them. The space is bigger than it looks from the outside, but it's still small. It's neat, clean, and fairly typically decorated. Pleasant. The food is good. The ribs are first rate. The brisket is good, though a little dry for my tastes. The baked potatoes are big (really big) an almost a meal in and of themselves. Other sides are decent, but nothing to write home about. There are (many) worse BBQ places in the DFW area. There are some this good. And there are a few (tiny number of) select ones that top this place. Junior's isn't in the select list, but this is a good BBQ joint overall and much better than most. I'd stop by again when in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip just to get here.

Kenneth E.

Nice little barbecue joint I haven't been here in a long time. I am I think for lunch specials but everybody was getting the big potato which was huge obviously that is what I should I got the brisket I got was pretty dry and way too much sauce. Potato salad and beans and a sweet tea was good

Joes V.

Service, food, amazing. The building was nice and the owner seems to take care and pride in what he dose. Great prices large portions with a family environment. Next time I pass bye I will definitely stop in.

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Great little local place, odd hours but good for lunch. I always get the stuffed potato, never disappointed. Staff is very friendly.

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