Pitt Viper BBQ

Ribs were great! I do not use BBQ sauce - and the ribs are meaty and tasteful - no need for bbq…read moresauce. Potato salad and beans were also very good. Friendly service, very clean. There is also a lunch buffet - and the buffet is all you can eat!

My wife and I have been eating at Mikeska's for many years. We primarily eat at Clem Mikeska's in…read moreTemple Tx., but always stop at the one in El Campo when we're heading that way in Texas. The last few times we've been there. It seems like the food has not been near as good as it used to be. We stopped there today on our way home from Port Aransas, Texas, then have never been so disappointed in the poor quality lack of taste and complete lack of Customer Service. When we walked in my wife heard a guy and a girl in the back arguing about which one had to come out and take our order and slice the brisket. The attitude didn't get any better throughout. The brisket was very tough hard to chew, and the ribs were only half cooked and almost all fat, basically inedible. I took it back to the counter and they really didn't care. The two people at the counter at that time just looked at me like don't come back if you don't like it. Well that's exactly what's gonna happen? I'm never going back as I said earlier the food has been getting less and less acceptable and they finally hit the limit on. Totally unacceptable.

Brisket, potato salad, beans, coleslaw, pickles & onions

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Rib Plate - with fixin's

Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse

4.0(205 reviews)

4.9 mi

I forgot to mention that me and my buddy had a coconut pie there that we ate Gone. No pictures…read moresorry everything in the bakery looks so fresh and delicious good crowd sitting down eating. store was very clean. Will be back sooner than later. Everybody that helped me had smiles on their face. The service was.!

bar b cue is just fair. Better to get a hamburger. Bakery…read moreitems - stale,dry. Better to get a Blue Bell Scoop. good selection of meats & fowl.

A Hillje tradition!

World's BEST jerky!

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Peppered or Plain?!?

Mikeska Bar-B-Q & Catering

3.0(20 reviews)

1.1 mi

Many years ago, Mikeska catered a lot of family weddings. Out of nostalgia, we were driving by and…read moredecided to stop for lunch this past Sunday on the way to Houston. It was not very good, but that was not the largest problem. About three hours later I started feeling really bad. Three days later, I am still not well. This has to be the worst food poisoning I have ever had. On top of this, we had to cancel our trip to Alaska.

I enjoy the BBQ from Mikeskas. I also enjoy the chicken fried steak lunch on Wednesdays. The sides…read moreand banana pudding are delicious.

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Mikeska's Lunch Box

4.3(7 reviews)

1.1 mi

I know that they have some really good food and it's affordable I would recommend them to anyoneread more

Great BBQ! Delicious macaroni & cheese! Best sauce ever! Great lunch for great price!read more

Store Front.

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Minced Meat???

Emil's Old Fashion Burgers

4.5(41 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great food at a family restaurant. Food has always been very good every time I have gone. Very…read morequaint building which adds to the experience.

Husband and I both got Bacon avocado cheeseburgers with fries. The burger meat was soft and mushy…read morewith no flavor. The bacon was paper thin and had no flavor and we did not get avocado we got guacamole soaked in lime juice, that was placed on both buns that made the entire burger mushy. Neither one of us could finish the burger. We were disappointed in what they advertise as the "best burger in town"

Big ass cfs!

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Restaurant entrance

South Texas Roost

4.6(12 reviews)

0.7 mi

Today they were pretty behind with seating us. We waited at the host stand for about 3 minutes…read morebefore someone came over to tell us to seat anywhere. There was a guy behind the bar that could have said that but he just looked at us and sat down in front of the bar. Besides that, everything else went well. Most of the staff are young. Our server took our order and the food came out at a decent time. I tried their Chicken Spaghetti and it came with a side salad. The spaghetti & sauce was nicely seasoned, I'm just not too sure about whether they used fresh chicken breast or canned ones. I was curious about that. Other than that everything was fine.

Best chicken fried chicken I have ever had!! And I'm from Dallas, so kind of a Southern foodie…read more Service was friendly and fast. So glad we stopped here on the way back from S. Padre to East Texas. Well worth the short detour off the highway.

Main Dining Area

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Outdoor seating and children's play area.

Subway

1.5(6 reviews)

0.7 mi

Sat at the advertised drive thru several minutes and was told later corporate wouldn't let them…read morehang a sign to that effect. None of the condiments covered the sandwich. She put so much salt on it I had to pull some of the veggies off which brings me to that, the lettuce was not fresh and the tomatoes were mush.

Cleaner than most - takes more pride in making the sandwich than most…read more One of the better Subways.

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Los Cucos Mexican Cafe - El Campo

3.8(37 reviews)

1.3 mi

A wonderful Happy Hour feast and perfect Margaritas. The happy hour appetizers were wonderful. You…read morecan see we ordered one of each. Marcedez was our wonderful Bar Tender. The whole restaurant has an exciting atmosphere and the smell front the kitchen we fabulous.

Driving through El Campo and stopped at Los Cucos Mexican Cafe. Delicious (huge basket of) chips…read moreand green salsa. Ordered the fajita beef chimichanga and the tostada plate. Both were excellent! The only change I'd make next time is to have the lettuce/tomato on the side as it made the chimi a little soggy. But flavors were good and so were the refried beans! Prices were about $18 each. So glad we stopped in!

Bar area

Carne Margarita

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Margaritas

Stripes

2.0(7 reviews)

2.5 mi

When I go pay for my gas when I get to the car the pump is not working so I have to go back and…read moretell them that it wasn't on so the lady goes to another register and then turns the pump on but I'm not sure if I would recommend them to anyone

Can't say I want to enjoy the two breakfast tacos I bought from the food area, the lady there had a…read moreshit attitude after having to make my food again smh won't be stopping here anymore

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Mr Gatti's Pizza

2.7(17 reviews)

0.4 mi

I visited Mr. Gatti's recently and had one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time…read more I placed a special pizza order right after paying, and it never came out. When I checked in, the employee who took the order said they'd get to it when they could. An hour later, there was still no pizza. I spoke with the manager, Daniel, but he didn't show much interest in helping or even checking on the order. By then, there wasn't much pizza available at all because nothing new was being made. The cleanliness bothered me even more. In the women's restroom, I saw what looked like feces on the floor, and it didn't appear that anyone had checked the space in a while. The dining area didn't seem well maintained either. Staff interactions were unprofessional, and at one point the manager was tossing paper balls at employees. Based on what I saw, I honestly think the place needs attention from someone who can address the sanitation issues. A visit from the health inspector might be a good idea.

Workers are amazing. One worker named tyreek I think, he went above and beyond in every manner…read more Absolutely great worker and deserves the best.

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Jerry F.

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2 years ago

I cant comment on the food only the owner Brandon. He stole my identity! I tried to call him to figure it all out thinking it was a mistake but he refused to speak to me and his front counter staff was rude and giggled at the situation. When all the business LOAN people keep calling me with my personal information but your name and your business name looking for you....I will now be giving them your store number, you Facebook handle and anything else i can find so they can harass you an not me anymore. I've reported your theft of my information to FTC. read more

L'Pop R.

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7 years ago

greatest bbq ever!! i highly recommend it. drove all the way from houston texas for some Pitt Viper to grubb. Ribs Chicken and sausage were so delicious, so juicy and great flavor read more

Joe T.

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6 years ago

The best BBQ in El Campo,TX! Their brisket is the best! If you want try everything order the BIG RED Magic Sandwich! Brisket, Ribs and Sausage! read more

Michael F.

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8 years ago

Best Brisket EVER! Award winning BBQ, at a fantastic price. This place is worth the stop if your passing through.

Mike L.

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13 days ago

Does not exist at stated address. I even drove around the next few blocks and could not find this place.

Carleen O.

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10

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7 months ago

This location is closed. They are in the process of relocating Looking forward to their new location

Pitt Viper BBQ - bbq - Updated October 2026

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