Mixed review on first impression!…read more First thing I saw was a handwritten sign on the door that said cash and cards only. What does that mean? No gift cards or no paper checks? ‍ So I walk in the two guys behind the case immediately assist me and ask what I'm interested in. Tell me about the Aggie Special and fix me up! I pay them and walk over to fix my tea where I pass by the pickle onion and sauce bar covered in gnats!! Fortunately I had ordered my food to go, so I turned a blind eye! The block of cheese was TERRIBLE--tasted like old sharp cheese that had been sitting in a bbq joint. Eww. I also was not a fan of the bbq sauce--it was super sweet like ketchup.... But the sausage and brisket was GREAT! And it's a bbq place, so they a 3 star review!

Stopped at C&J Barbecue in College Station on my way home from Conroe…read more The service was excellent. The staff were friendly and offered suggestions, and the manager even stopped to visit with me. 9/10 for service. For the food, the brisket had a nice peppery crust, but the flavor itself was pretty average. 5/10. The pork ribs were dry on the outside and better on the inside, but still nothing that really stood out. 4/10. They had regular, spicy, and gold BBQ sauces, and overall I'd give the sauces a 7/10. The sides were where C&J really surprised me. The cheesy mashed potatoes were very good (8/10), but the corn on the cob was incredible. I'm not even sure exactly what seasoning and sauce they put on it, but it might be the best corn I've ever had. Easy 10/10. I finished with the berry cobbler. The berry filling wasn't my favorite, but they were generous with the crust, which I really appreciated. Too many places give you mostly filling with hardly any crust. 8/10. My entire meal was under $26, which I thought was pretty reasonable for everything I got. Overall: 6.5/10. The meats didn't quite hit the mark for me, but the excellent service and sides--especially that corn--made the stop worthwhile.

Dbq has always been a win! Very delicious flavorful reasonably priced BBQ! I'm sad it's just a food…read moretruck and only open for lunch because I don't get to have it nearly enough. Their beans are delicious and not too sweet but sweet enough and my favorite side is whenever they have the smoked pineapple! It's so delicious!! We have used dbq to cater for an event and it worked out great! Their brisket is spot on! The owner is super friendly and will remember your face if you go a few times. Definitely support this local BBQ place! Go pick it up on a pretty day and eat in a park.

Lew's has quickly and quietly become my go-to place for lunch…read more Sure, it helps that the trailer is quite literally between my office and my house, so I can stop by and pick up some killer BBQ after letting the dog out. But the key there is the killer BBQ. Every weekday the menu changes, so you'll probably want to check out Lew's facebook page before heading there if you're particular about your choice of meat. I, personally, am not particular. Meat is meat, and meat is good. Here's a highly opinionated rundown on some common Lew's menu items: Tri-tip steak: If you like beef, this will blow you away. Tender, flavorful, and unlike anything I have ever had before from a BBQ place. Brisket/chopped brisket: The best in College Station by far. Always tender, beautiful smoke ring, and just chock full of smoky flavor. Lew's does not offer a BBQ sauce, but don't worry: nothing here is ever dry. Ribs: These have a rub or marinade that seems to consist of BBQ spices and applesauce. Like the steak, I have never had anything quite like them. One of the rarer selections, and not my favorite, but still excellent. Pork: My favorite meat selection from Lew's. Always tender, crusted with garlic and pepper. In fact, this is the best pork I have ever had -- anywhere -- let alone from a BBQ place. A must try. The sides change, but the staples of BBQ beans, cole slaw and potato salad are there most days. The potato salad is a little bit more processed than I would prefer, but delicious none the less. The cole slaw is addicting. (I suspect they put something illegal in it. Fine with me!) And the prices are great. Even a gut-stuffing 3-meat 2-side plate is under $10. If you're in town, please give this place a try. One of my biggest fears in life, and I have many, is that Lew's will find a better spot that isn't, literally, between my office and home. :)

Bottom Line: The finest BBQ experience in the College…read moreStation & Bryan TX area is found on Hwy 21 a few scant miles west (about 5 mi from downtown Bryan). Excellent & inexpensive BBQ and truly exceptional people make C&C BBQ out on Smetana Rd a "Must Do!!!" stop in the area. Your taste buds will be happier and your day will be brighter for it. You can thank me later. Top Line: As is typical on my BBQ road tripping, most eateries in the College Station & Bryan TX got a single visit to check out their vittles & their digs. It takes someplace special to draw a second visit. In the College Station & Bryan area, that place was C&C BBQ. An alternative BBQ joint got slid down the schedule to make time for the second round at C&C on Sunday, since they are currently only open on Sat & Sun. Charles's touch with his smoker is exquisite. The smoke note in the meat is not sharp, edgy, or acrid. His smoke flavor comes out round, balanced, full, velvety, and smooth. His rub has enough peppery snap to give it character, without being harsh or aggressive. Again, balanced and masterful. Ribs on the first visit were meaty, arriving trimmed quite free of fat. This gave the smoke excellent access to the meat, which took it up very nicely. Brisket sandwich on my second trip west was very, very tender and wonderfully juicy. It was a 4-napkin sandwich! That indicates just how tender & moist it was. And it was equally tasty, exhibiting like the ribs Charles's mastery of his craft. Sides are limited to four items: potato salad, whole kernel corn, green beans, pinto beans. Potato salad has a slight hit of pickle juice jumping it up a bit. Corn with diced tomatoes has a bit of bite & snap to it, setting the corn apart from its usual semi-blandness. The green beans were very tender & seemed to have butter dancing in the mix, which made them more flavorful. The pinto beans were rich in flavor due to having some shredded meat added in. Their texture was on the mark as well. Banana pudding was the weakest link in my estimation. The taste was pretty typically sweet banana pudding flavor, which is not a bad thing. The texture, while being smooth & creamy as pudding should be, struck me as being a bit too moist. The vanilla wafers cookies had gotten soggy from the pudding, so there was no crunch or solidity contrast to the creamy pudding. Cost for this Nirvana of BBQ heaven was mondo cheap (see picture), particularly given the extremely tasty food. C&C BBQ is not only some of the very best BBQ in the area, it is also amazingly high value eating due to it's miniscule prices. Also, kudos to them for having a bathroom on premises to clean up in after your (over) indulgence. But to only mention the quality & cost of the food is to tell the lesser part of the story. The greatest part about eating at C&C is the bright, shining, positive, effusive, enthusiastic, sunshiny, uplifting personalities of Charles & Carol. These two folks radiate joy & happiness at an astronomical level. To hang out with this pair while downing such good BBQ makes your visit a jewel among the days of your life. So head west from Bryan TX to the junction of Hwy 21 & Smetana Rd to get your own shot of sunshine from Charles & Carol and a chowdown of their bodacious BBQ. As I said above, you can thank me later.

I came to C&C bar-b-que on a whim wanting to try something new and let me say I was NOT…read moredisappointed! I walked in and the first thing I noticed was the glorious smell of smoked meats. I was instantly greeted by Carole and Charles as well as one of their employees. I got a lunch combo which includes your choice of sandwich, chips, and a drink. I got a chopped brisket sandwich which was chopped in front of me and was piled into hamburger buns. I was offered to try the brisket beforehand since it was my first time and it was DELICIOUS! While I waited for my meal I talked with the owners and their employee who were all so nice. I recommend this place to anyone who is longing for some good old fashioned bar-b-que!! 10/10 recommend. I will without be coming back!

i have been eating at martins for 75 yrs. my parents would take us. have been eating there ever…read moresince. my mother would have Steve smoke all our holiday turkeys. so yes i am a big fan. easy to get to get to just live around the corner. might call me a regular.

There food and service is great if you want an old hole in the wall it's very good ! They even have…read morethe old pie dishes on the counter!

Great Cole slaw and the pork butt sandwich was really good. The restaurant could use a cleaning or…read morefacelift though.

I'm not sure why my original review didn't post, but I got an alert saying it didn't go through--so…read morehere we are again, because this place deserves it. My husband and I were out on a motorcycle ride on Christmas Eve and passed through Caldwell. We were excited to see something open and decided to stop at Daisy Dukes Barbecue--and I'm so glad we did. From the moment you walk in, you get that hometown, come-on-in feeling that lets you know the food is going to be good. We were starving and couldn't decide what to order, so the owner suggested a sampler. I don't know if it was an official menu item or something she just put together for us, but she absolutely loaded us up. We had brisket, sausage, fried fish, potatoes, potato salad, coleslaw, and beans--and every bit of it was amazing. We even grabbed two desserts to go. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place, and I can't believe it's been here forever and we've never stopped in before while traveling through. If you're in the area--or even if you're not--it's worth the trip. We can't wait to come back.

All I can say is WOW. I had a 3 meat BBQ plate (sliced brisket, ribs, sausage) with mac and cheese…read moreand cabbage and collard greens. Everything was so unbelievably good. The greens were the best I've EVER had. The mac and cheese was fantastic (creamy and just the perfect amount of cheesy). The ribs just fell off the bone. Seriously, I think I could have just yelled at it and scared it off... Sausage.... It was spiritual. And the brisket. Just the right amount of smoke and you can cut it with a plastic spoon. Seriously. And the ladies manning the counter. They are amazing and just make you smile. If you're in the College Station area, do yourself a favor and stop by.

Yeah, it's good food! I love soul food and Lamar & Niki's was a great find! They are conveniently…read morelocated on Texas Ave. between Bryan and College Station. The restaurant is simple and unassuming. The tables and floors are worn which gives the place a homey and warm feel. The lady behind the counter was pleasant and helpful. What you see is what you get here! So, Lamar and Niki's has different specials for different days of the week. Today it was smothered chicken and smothered pork. I also had black-eyed peas, green beans and cornbread. Everything was delicious! I will definitely be back to try more of their specials. I am so glad I stumbled across them and appreciate their contribution to our community!

I ordered their steak taco plate, but to my dismay the tacos were ground beef, not steak. The tacos…read morewere good, but not particularly innovative. With so many taco places around, it's hard to stand out. They tasted like the kind of tacos you can easily recreate at home - ground beef with taco seasoning, pico, green salsa and shredded cheddar cheese on corn tortillas. The truck owners are very friendly and service was fast.

Raging Bull Street Tacos have been vendors for two of our events, and they are always enjoyable to…read morework with. They communicate well, carry themselves with professionalism, and their tacos are wonderful!

An awesome little food truck right outside the Zachry Engineering Building from 11 am to 2 pm!…read more While I've eaten here many times, I almost exclusively get the "Combo #3 Taco Plate" with steak (3 tacos with your choice of meat + lettuce + cheese). The flavor in the steak is unparalleled and the texture is very crispy! I haven't explored the other menu options but I can't imagine there's anything more glorious than the Taco Plate with steak (haha). The best time to go is probably around 1 pm when everyone is still in class so you miss the lunch "rush hour" (~10 min waiting time). If you go right at 12 pm, expect a 20-minute waiting time minimum! I will say it's a tad pricy (~$11 including tax) but you can use your dining dollars and it's a nice treat, especially after doing well on a test :). Additionally, the food is a little oily so make sure you're not wearing a suit or nice clothes, although they do have napkins. Lastly, there are usually plenty of seats in the quad area surrounding Zach. It can get hot in the summer, especially at noon, so be sure to bring a hat! Personally, my favorite time to go is in the Fall when the temperature drops and the breeze picks up: it's very wholesome sitting on the quad while a light zephyr keeps you company as you contemplate the meaning of life.

Visited during Aggieland Saturday this weekend, and unfortunately had a disappointing experience…read more Firstly, the woman taking orders kept complaining that she had to work. She complained to every person who ordered, so when you stood in line for 30 minutes, you got to hear it PLENTY of times. Really ruined the vibe. When we finally got our food (wait was long, but we are used to that with food trucks), I was seriously disappointed that instead of the beef I asked for in my nachos, I was given ground turkey. Not cool. That is something you definitely can't switch out and hope people don't notice. The nachos ended up having absolutely no flavor. Tacos were also very greasy. Food trucks on campus are a great idea, but I expect decent food for the price!