The best, most tender, succulent barbecue I've had anywhere! The dark meat chicken quarter was…read moreexquisite and so smoky and flavorful. The chopped beef sandwich was sensational with underlying seasoning that gave it more depth of flavor than most barbecue I've had. I look for Jetfire food truck everywhere I go where there are food trucks!

It was late in the afternoon so I wasn't sure if there would be any food trucks we liked next to…read morethe Clovis library, but I was certain that neither Lee nor I felt like cooking this evening. There were only three: one with Asian food with all its fresh bean sprouts and green onions and crispy fried rice, one with super crispy fried chicken, and the barbecue truck, Jetfire. The owner (I guessed) was out front, talking to another guy. I asked if they were open and if they had anything that a couple of old folks who couldn't chew "too good" could eat, maybe some brisket so fatty it would melt in your mouth. He kind of shook his head and then said, "I could chop some brisket up nice and soft and put it on a plate with two sides or a sandwich or just some meat by the pound?" Long story slightly shorter, he disappeared into the Jetfire truck and emerged a few minutes later with 2 chopped beef sandwiches, 2 sides of beans, 1 side of mac-n-cheese and a side of potato salad. We took it home and began eating some of the finest barbecue I've tasted in a very long time -- maybe sometime in the 30 years or so I lived in Austin, TX, and it wasn't just the chopped brisket -- each dish was a treat unto itself! The beef had bits of charred fat concentrated with the smoke and maybe worcestershire and horseradish? I don't know, but it was delectable! The bun was perfectly toasted on the grill in butter or maybe beef fat. The potato salad was the perfect combination, IMO, of vinegary, mustardy and mayonnaisey and the mac-n-cheese was the perfect texture of soft but not soggy with a lighter, a little sweeter sauce and chunks of Velveeta in it to give you an occasional burst of cheesy flavor. I think the folks running this truck have a secret ingredient that gives everything a depth and complexity you don't find just anywhere. This has become my go-to barbecue in the area and I recommend it to any BBQ lover. Plus the gentleman who rustled up this food for us was a damn nice guy! The plates were 10 bucks a piece-- well, worth the price, but one plate with one extra side would have been more than enough for the two of us who have fairly light appetites. (We will enjoy leftovers tomorrow!) Thank you, Jetfire!

Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. After driving all day on Friday…read morefrom Houston to Lubbock TX we knew we had to find the energy to go eat at Rejino Barbeque in Olton Tx. Olton is a nice 45 minute drive from Lubbock so check their social media accounts to make sure they have food before you go. We arrived hungry and found a short line. They have plenty of parking in the lot and street available. The wait in line gave us the opportunity to view the menu and plan our order. We got brisket, sausage, pork sliders and 1 catfish fillet. They have inside and covered screened outdoor sitting. You place your order and pay and they bring you the tray of food. Let me tell you that all the food here is delicious. The fillet of catfish was served with hush puppies and tartar sauce, it is the BEST catfish I have ever had!! The brisket was moist with a great smoke ring. The sausage was nice and yummy. The pork sliders looked good and tasted delicious. Everything here was delicious and fresh even though it was around 7pm on Friday. The people that work here also are some of the best people you will ever meet. They represent Texas BBQ at the best. I highly recommend that you make a trip to Rejino Barbeque as the people and food are worth the drive.

In all honestly if they were on a main drag in Amarillo, or even closer to Hwy 27 this place would…read morebe in the top 10. Beef rib superb flavor, seasoning! Bbq sauce on the side simple and flavorful. Sides were an after thought and typical. Corn bread though... damn that's legit great cornbread in any category. Can't complain about anything I tried. Will return and so should you. Made to Oder style service, ambiance is low key but I bet crazy after church!

Stopped at The BBQ Shop on my way back to Dallas, and let me tell you that this is a must try…read more The BBQ Shop is hands down one of the best BBQ spots around! The meat was incredibly tender and packed with smoky flavor, the sides were delicious, and the service was friendly from start to finish. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. I'll definitely be coming back--highly recommend it to anyone craving great barbecue!

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!

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).

They don't stay open long, wish they would stay open longer. Every time I want to go they are…read moreclosed!

We visited RibCrib BBQ twice during a trip to Clovis and won't be returning. The brisket itself was…read moregood, we tried the Two Meat Combo plus an extra side of brisket on one visit, but everything else about the experience fell short. During the dinner hour, the restaurant had only about three occupied tables, yet service was still dreadful. On one visit, we sat outside and after 15 minutes hadn't even had an initial visit from our server, so we went back inside just to check if we'd been forgotten. The restaurant was generally clean, at least. The bigger issue: after our second visit, we discovered our credit card had been charged twice for the same amount. We didn't catch it until we were back home (out of state). When I called to resolve it, the restaurant told me I'd need to come in person, not practical once you're out of state. I followed up by email with management requesting a refund. And despite them admitting to me in writing of the error correspondence from them ceased before resolution, so I ended up having to dispute the duplicate charge with my credit card company.

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.

The food was great, wanted to try a spot while working out here was recommended here and me and my…read morewife loved it, the service was good the lady behind the counter recommended some food options and they did not disappoint, and the rustic Americana vibe it brought was very country themed over all good food good ambiance and service would highly recommend.

The food was tasty. However the delivery service the used is TERRIBLE. Took 1.5 hr for a BBQ…read moredelivery with the restaurant is 4.5 miles from the hotel. I ordered the Justus 4 all it was nice and spicy also got turkey breast. It wasn't as good as the Justus. While that food was good, I will not place another order for delivery.

Fantastic! Tyler is a magician with his BBQ. I highly recommend this place…read more I had the brisket and the sausage. Legit. He said the short rib is available on Saturdays. I am going to have to drive back on a Saturday. Strong work.

I was really looking forward to trying some of the great barbecue I'd read about and hoped to add…read moreanother Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ spot to my list. Unfortunately, the experience was ruined at the counter. I stood there for several minutes while the young man directly in front of me failed to acknowledge me--not even a quick "I'll be with you in a moment." Instead, he and a coworker spent several minutes discussing a chopped beef sandwich while I waited. When a customer is standing right in front of you, that lack of acknowledgment and basic service is unacceptable. I seriously considered walking out, but decided to order some food to go. The brisket had a solid, flavorful bark, but the ribs were overcooked. I also tried the jalapeño-cheese sausage after being told they did not make their original sausage in-house. Overall, the disappointing service overshadowed the food. This was a terrible customer experience and unlike anything I've encountered at a barbecue restaurant in the Texas Panhandle.

Friendly hometown service and fabulous BBQ. You will find it down a side street ... well worth…read morethe diversion off the freeway.

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

My cousin took me here and said we need to get there early to stay in line what I didn't know was…read morethey would rapidly be serving us a beer while we waited in line so fun so cool!! now for the barbecue, it was absolutely amazing large portions tasty food, and free beers during your stay this place is a must come early. You'll stand in line. We had a great time and loved it. Super friendly staff also. Yes they have unsweet and sweet tea as well.

A really nice energy when you walk into the door a lightness of commercial ambiance and feel…read more Really clean, nicely organized for patron flow around the line and right into the dining area. As I always do I ordered the brisket burnt ends and the original sides of tater salad and coleslaw (as a honest comparison of the TX Top 50). 1lb of brisket that was the superstar of the tray as it should be. Really good flavor and an even smoke that never was offensive "mesquite bite, hickory bitterness" due to really seasoned oak wood presumably post oak. Sides were fine/traditional ACV style slaw to cut the rich brisket, maybe an egg yoke, dill tater salad that was right on the money. Over all a really good bbq representation of Texas smoked beef, not sure I'd rank 10th in the top 50 but glad to taste what others voted on anyway. I will say the condiments "raw jalapeños" and their layout was a really easy and appreciated change from other bbq joints.