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    Peters BBQ

    3.9 (195 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Let me just say this--without a doubt, this is the best BBQ in Fayette County, and honestly, the best I've ever had in all of Texas... and I'd even go as far as to say worldwide. I've been coming here since I was a little girl--over 20 years now--and every single time, it's just as incredible as I remember. There's something so special about the way the flavors hit: smoky, tender, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to absolute perfection. The consistency over the years is unreal. It doesn't matter what you order--brisket, ribs, sausage, even the sides--it all tastes like it was made with love, passion, and generations of tradition. The BBQ here isn't just food, it's an experience. It brings back memories of family road trips, small-town charm, and meals that made you stop mid-bite just to savor the moment. This place is the real deal. The kind of spot you dream about when you're far from home. If you know, you know. And if you don't--you're seriously missing out.

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    Chris C.

    Arrived at two pm for a late lunch. Found out they have a daily buffet until 1 pm so I will come earlier next time. Got a two meat plate, brisket and sausage. I did it think the portion size was very large. My entree and a soda were over $20. It does come with a buffet for sides. The buffet also had fried chicken and hamburger patties. Not sure I was supposed to get meat patties but I did. As I was eating they were breaking down the buffet. So much for seconds lol The food was very good and the ambience is a home town comfort food restaurant. I felt the meat plate could have had a larger serving size but I did get pretty full so I shouldn't complain. I will be back again.

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    https://www.google.com/search?q=peters+bbq+71&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari&dlnr=1&sei=MxQgZfv7NY67qtsP2MGn0AU# Ok hands down this is one of my favorite restaurants in Texas. Period the end. They are on Hwy 71 in Ellinger Tx. I have been going there for 20 years or more and never had a bad meal. Not sure how long they have been there but 1951 is scratched into the cement by the front door. This place has never changed. Not fancy and I love it that way. A true Texas gem not a wanna be. From the people to the building to the food. Everyone is nice and personable. Some of the best award winning BBQ. But their lunch special every day is over the top. Yesterday - homemade turkey and dressing meatloaf- the best I've ever had fried chicken- can't even tell you how amazing , (and the wonderful woman came out who cooked it to introduce herself when I told one of the guys how amazing it was). BBQ chicken and pork ribs Potatoes and onions, carrots, cabbage , greens, cole slaw , potato salad . Homemade peach cobbler (yes it comes with best vanilla ice cream) , banana pudding and sweet rice. And I'm sure I missed something. It's like going to a fabulous thanksgiving meal in someone's home that they spent days preparing. You can taste the love! I'm not kidding. Anyway if I haven't made you hungry I don't know what to say. If you have never been go! Id say it's definitely worth the drive especially if you find yourself driving to Austin. Drive hungry and stop for lunch. Love these guys and this place! Anyone ever want to meet me there I'm all in!

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    The Sliced beef was really good friendly employees and reasonable prices and you can also help yourself to Ice Cream

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    Very good food! I had the chopped beef sandwich and coleslaw. The BBQ was moist and full of a rich smoky flavor. We will come back.

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    Very so so BBQ brisket sandwich. BBQ sauce had very little flavor and the brisket was dry and over salted

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    Great little BBQ restaurant. Incredible service and amazing food. If you have time, stop for the daily buffet.

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