Today I witnessed God. Not the Jesus on the tired, listing billboard with its rusted iron roots pulled up by the prevalent wind scouring this dusty patch of North Texas but from this innocuous, humble piece of chopped brisket before me that has just changed my reality in a way that will never change back. I am on one of those once-in-a-lifetime walkabouts with my daughter as we hop from asphalt lily pad to lily pad in her beat-up RAV 4, journeying ever Eastward from the gently lapping waves of Santa Barbara to Miami's Solla Salew shores where she will matriculate for her marine mammal masters (The Tripple M they call it in various job posting and loan application sites). Its been triple digit Temperatures for the last 20 hours of driving. A tour of hades realm. I will remember the specific moment today when my wonderful, non-red-meat-eating daughter, in an enduring act of kindness suggested that we go to a bar-b-que during our brief run through the Texas pan-handle as recompense for going to visit her friend in OKC rather than run the southern grill gauntlet through Dallas. I pressed the yelp button and we went down the Amarillo rabbit hole...across some train tracks, around the aforementioned canted "Jesus is here" billboard (but before the better tended "Jesus is Coming" promissory), past two cows too hot to stand, down a lane next to an grain silo, stood a sign. It stated simply but profoundly, "Beer Open" Surviving the sweep of ages, what more is there really in life? Beer? Check. Open? Always on so many levels. As my eyes wandered over to the more traditional homage to this establishment's Nome de guere- "Pork n' Things". I was able to surmise the primary offerings from the initial noun but I was intrigued by the 'n' things' and what they might entail (or perhaps entrail). Girding our loins, we crossed the heavenly air conditioned threshold. Suffice to say, God had not yet made his/her/their/them/they appearance and it wasn't until after we ordered our sweet tea/lemonade that I made the decision that changed my life. I asked for some of the brisket (my choice was chopped) and some of the ribs I saw walking out the door with a Harley driver into the teeth of that Texas summer furnace heat. We sat idly, my daughter pondering her phone and striking up a conversation with a shy, angelic little girl who had bravely helped her mom set the table for us and shared her Lilo and stich drawing. It was at this moment that my world tilted. I figured that I would go for the brisket first as an appetizer to the main course of ribs. They had chopped it finely and I sporked half of it into my mouth. Epiphany. So many images colliding at once, each visually shouting over the other to be heard... To be RECOGNIZED. I remember a childhood national geographic where the Eskimo dad offered the still pumping seal heart to his son as he bit down and the blood flowed. I thought of Jody Foster trans-warping to another dimension mumbling "I didn't know! I didn't know! at the grandeur of the cosmos. I thought of the show 'Chopped' where they lectured recalcitrant chefs on not just making a meal but rather transforming it...elevating it to some other plane of being. That first bite punched though my mortal coil like a coherent beam of light from a collapsing neutron star raising my orbit to a plane of being I did not know existed. Stripping away layers of civilization, I felt primal and powerful. Like Dungeon Crawler Carl, I had been converted...elevated to something greater than my constituent bits. Part dire wolf, part berserker, part 90th level undead necromancing mage. The fat and smoked meat sat in my mouth, my brain shutting down my throat muscles not wanting this oral carnality to end. Imagine stripping away every vestige of civilization, de-evolving a million years when survival and procreation were equal partners in a race to the future. My body was humming and I felt alive in a way that I had not since that weekend in Tiajuana with those carny workers. I had a brief moment of panic that my newfound vigor would cause me to spontaneously combust or that this magical alchemy would somehow bind with the brisket and miraculously impregnate a wandering waitress out of sheer will...like the reproductive equivalent of magnetic induction such was the primordial essence of that single bite. But I digress. Suffice to say, I am a California lifer. I can tell you what cheese is on a charcuterie board and whether the uni is fresh but I don't have sufficient reference for what is considered presentable bar-b-que. My data set is certainly sparse but in my humble, untrained opinion, if you need a reference point...a place to start your own bar-b-que walkabout, Amarillo's Pork n' Things is a guiding star to what brisket and pork ribs can be in the hands of a master truly anointed, perhaps divinely, in their craft. read more

Pork N Things BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Always enjoy coming here. The tacos with chopped brisket is on point! Mac n cheese is delicious. Pulled pork is a great choice too!

It's a fun little spot you wouldn't know about unless you had heard about it from other people or looked it up. Everyone is so friendly when you walk in and very thoughtful. You order food at the register and then sit down, so when you order a dessert, they can put a little note to serve it to you at the end. Speaking of dessert, that pecan cobbler ala mode smacks! The perfect ending to a delicious meal. The meat is so tender and falls off the bone. You don't need a knife to cut anything. A plastic knife will do the job easily. They say the brisket is the star of the show and I can attest to that. However, the turkey is the runner up. I don't know what they do to that Turkey, but my husband and I might have to grab more to take home with us tomorrow. They were so nice too because we ordered a 1/2 rack of ribs and they ran out, so we got the last of the ribs. The also doubled all our meats! We wound up getting 1/2 a lb of turkey and 1 lb of brisket! We are going to be eating some good sandwiches for the next few days. We definitely plan on coming back the next time we are in Amarillo. If you're in the area, definitely come in and grab a bite! They also have plenty of choices in beer too. read more

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stopped here while traveling through from OK to CA. Definitely worth the stop! The food was delicious! The fried okra was the best I have had. The meat was full of flavor. The staff was very welcoming and polite! Definitely worth stopping! Don't let the outside keep you from going in! read more

Pork N Things BBQ - Chopped Brisket Sandwich and fried okra with ranch - Food Trucks Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

I was on a camping trip last week with my next stop being south of Amarillo, Texas. I needed some Texas BBQ for the first time in my life! It was my first time in the lone star state. Not only did Pork N Things BBQ not disappoint, they highly impressed!! The food was phenomenal!! The service was solid as well. I was greeted upon entry and shown the ropes per say. I ordered my lunch plate, everything here is a la carte. The brisket sandwich was unbelievably tender and smokey deliciousness!! The bun was super fresh and soft. The ribs are fall off the bone style and taste superb. Brunt ends were really good as well, everything BBQ here was top notch!! The bread pudding was so-so. My only ding, but I was here for the BBQ and left with it too!!! I ordered a half rack of ribs, a pound of chopped brisket and pound of burnt ends to-go...you know what they say, when in Rome!! When they say everything is bigger in Texas, that definitely applies to the ribs here...go ahead order a half rack or a full rack from Pork N Things and find out!! The BBQ sauce here is like candy, it's some of the best I've ever had!! They have regular and spicy, I took as much as I could to go!! I wish I could of took more!! If you're anywhere near Amarillo, Pork N Things is an absolute must try for that Texas BBQ experience!!! read more

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I am so glad we found this place when passing through Amarillo. It was a little off the beaten path, but the BBQ was fantastic! All the meats were smoky, tender, and flavorful. A little advice- get the fried okra for your side dish. It was soooo good! The restaurant is spacious with a long bar along one wall and a counter where you order and pay. The staff were welcoming and friendly. You won't regret stopping in at Pork N Things! read more

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YUMMY!!!! If you didn't know it, you would drive right past this place. The food was delicious. They toast the bun and pile on the beef!!! So good. The service was great and the ambiance was nice. It has outdoor seating but we sat inside. read more

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Sunday afternoon. Party of four. Quiet and laid back. Friendly waitress. Ordered combo tray of sausage, ribs. and brisket with mac and cheese with tortillas on the side. Really good bbq! We loved their back patio. . Nice evening read more

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They gave you huge portion of ribs. I ordered half slab and 1/4 brisket (burned end) and almost could not finish. The pickled onion was delicious, and I asked for an extra tray of it. Love this bbq joint! Be ware of the 3% credit card surcharge, so tip less!! read more

We stopped here on a road trip out to Arizona, and now I wish we hadn't. Because now it's all I crave! But as I live 15.5 hours away in Tennessee, I cannot easily get it This was hands-down the best BBQ we've ever had. I got the ribs, and they were so tender and falling off the bone. My husband got the brisket and he said it was also super tender and very flavorful. The sauces were the best, too, and I wish I could have bought bottles of it to bring home! The homemade tortillas they provide are also so good, soft, and warm! To be honest, the area it's in will make you question (1) Am I in the right place? (2) Is this a safe area? and (3) can I trust the food here? Rest assured the answer to all three is YES. We thought it was a little sketch at first, but trusted the reviews. I 10/10 recommend eating here if you're in the area!! read more

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Solid bbq! This place defines hole-in-the-wall! We had the jalapeño sausage and brisket. And of course the dried okra! Always get the fried okra. Delicious and tender! Counter service for ordering and they come and deliver the food. Great outside seating which is nice if you have a dog. read more

Absolutely delicious and very friendly staff, we were just passing through and this great barbecue place. Next time we are in Amarillo we will stop here again. 10 out of 10!! read more

Right on the 40, which makes it so easy when traveling through. LET ME SAY: This was the Texas barbecue we imagined and dreamed it would be... But even better! My husband loved the brisket and I adored the pork ribs. Beans and potato salad were on point. The spicy barbecue sauce is just spicy enough. The tortilla it came with was very fresh. One of the best barbecue experiences I can remember. read more

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This place has been a staple for birthdays. Their burnt ends are fabulous. Their brisket is to die for. I love their sauce. And their vibe is laid back. The workers are always so hospitable. read more

It's an out-of-the-way hole-in-the-wall with warm, friendly servers. My husband had sausage, potato salad, and a beer and I had brisket, onion rings, and a margarita. Other than the brisket having a little too much fat, everything was delicious. read more

This is by far one of my favorite bbq places. I absolutely love this place. I am a driver who travels all over the place and am a major foodie. I get obsessed with good places. This is definitely one of them. The owners and staff are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! This place does have a few spots for semi's( across the street). There brisket will make your eyes roll to the back of your head and your mouth explode with excitement! The turkey in the photo is also absolutely dripping with flavor and is delicious!! They are so good that they often sell out so be quick to get here!! read more

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I don't think a place did you feel more secret than this one does. I'm a deserted road with the closest thing nearby being a truck stop, on the edge of more or less nothing.. it's not the place you would expect to find some of the best barbecue around. Or maybe it's the perfect place to. I'm going to have to eventually come back and try this again and try some of the brisket. The ribs are some of the best I've had! I didn't even use any extra sauce that I had got because the flavor was already so perfect. Everyone was friendly and it was an easy ordering process where they brought it to your table. And the space is absolutely huge. It looks like it would be nothing from the front when you pull up but the space out back is crazy and looks like they would have a great time with a band on a stage! read more

Pork N Things BBQ - Delicious ribs! - Food Trucks Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Great food. Friendly people helped us deciding what to eat and drink. Nice comfortable seating and good music.

Great food, amazing service, best pork ribs we've ever had. Will definitely be coming back.

Came at lunch time; maybe that was the wrong time to go. Looks like a decent place but the food was pretty bad. Brisket was very dry and far from fresh. I understand how cooking, storing and serving brisket at a later time works. When you serve it a day or more later, you should inspect the meat before serving it. Quality of food was subpar for the price. Oh well, was worth a try. read more

Food amazing off the charts! Turkey sample tasted delicious, moist and flavor to the hilt. Brisket tender and perfect smoke. Hospitality amazing. Nice little find. Recommended by West Texas Fresh read more

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Best Brisket Sandwich I've ever had! This is real good BBQ. Good customer service. Highly Recommend. It's little hidden, but map quest found it no problem. The meat was so tasty. Spiced just right, and super moist. Perfect BBQ! Cute place, had outdoor dining and a full bar. Sorry no pictures, I ate it so fast! read more

Mojo's are great .. uses to live in Cali where Chickens & Mojos are great .. Here in Amarillo it's a BBQ town & Asian" & Steakhouse place. A family owned place.. no training in how to sell & give hospitality services to bring them back .. Just my opinion. X Restaurant G.M. P.S the Girls are great.. but when you're by yourself.. I Don't get good service.. that's at all Restaurants in Amarillo.. Twins peak don't go there anymore.. can't get a second beer .. young girls to busy talking to younger men's. read more

Was ok not the best. Didn't have everything thing on menu bad location no chicken on menu Men's restroom nightmare to close door. Brisket was good Sides were average read more

The BBQ was some of the best l have ever had and the staff was very accommodating .....

Great find for these KC BBQ fanatics! Great people, great bbq! Pass by the chain restaurants and stop here!

The food was very delicious. The food was nice and juicy and pulled right off the bone and easy to chew. The people working there were very nice and fast at work. The building was very clean and nice and its matches the whole theme. Overall 10/10 recommend to stop at read more

Pork N Things BBQ - I got the ribs, turkey, pull pork, and brisket - Food Trucks Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

The staff is wonderful and familiar faces. My faves: the brisket egg rolls, RIBS are to die for, fries and okra. All my go to items! read more

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Heck to the yes I am excited to write this review...! Thanks to Yelp & EVEN google this place was a recommended hidden gem, and boy were the reviews right! The atmosphere felt so local; we got lucky and came on a Sunday where they were playing music, which is from 4-7pm, SO CUTE! The employees couldn't have been more welcoming, but honestly Texas was very warm welcoming overall. AND THE FOOD!? Mmmm mmm mmmmmm..! The brisket meat was just absolutely amazing 10/10. And if you were to combine the tortilla with some brisket, bbq sauce (either reg or spicy) and some pickles!? Just genius of them to think of. The sausage was juicy and flavorful! Big WOW! I've never had hush puppies before, but these were incredible. i was not a fan of the sauce that came with it though (which was a raspberry flavor i believe) but im sure other's like it! The mac and cheese wasn't too watery or too dry. JUST RIGHT! My mother got the pork sandwich and she really enjoyed it! i didn't try the sandwich, I just tried the meat, and if you are a person who likes pork, then you would for sure like their quality of meat with the pork and honestly, in general. The potato salad wasn't my favorite which i was hesitant on bring the stars down, but it could have also just been me and this business definitely didn't deserve a star taken. But personally it was a 6/10. What a great choice we kept saying all night haha. Can't wait to visit Texas again to hopefully come back! Thank you Pork N Things BBQ! read more

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When I walked in the door, I knew this is my kind of place and I had to spread the word! I was warmly greeted by both the staff, and other customers. I love the decor. Plenty of room for wheelchair accessibility. The food was outstanding. The meat just falls off the bone. Great flavor and spices were used. We had the Frito pie, pulled pork and ribs, hard to choose my favorite but definitely the ribs are highly recommended. It's a hidden gem in Amarillo and once you have visited it, it will become a favorite place! read more

I am a truck driver I stopped in looking for some real Texas Bbq. I have to say this place didn't disappoint large portions and the ribs were out of this world. I will be stopping by this spot every time I go through the area. The staff were great and my food came out hot and fast. They have a laid back restaurant with a nice little bar. The place is a hidden gem. I also had the burnt ends and cheese curds everything was great!! read more

After a long day's drive from just outside of Houston we found Pork N Things right by our hotel. We were welcomed in, and ordered a fantastic spread of ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, mac n cheese, fries, and fried pickles! All four of us, including the kids loved our meal. The ribs were delicious and falling off the bone! An amazing and delicious end to a long day on the road! We'll definitely be back the next time we swing through the panhandle! read more

The BBQ brisket and pulled pork were very good, but over $30.00 a pound? Come on, man. I didn't see a single 24k flake in my meal, so not sure where this is the golden ticket of BBQ. The building is basically a former dive bar, so it's not the overhead that's costing you. Scratch them off the bucket list. One and done. read more

For anybody who thinks that you will walk into any old BBQ joint in Texas and it will be good, this place proves the contrary. I ordered ribs, burnt ends, brisket, and links. Without exception, and I can say this about everything I had, this is about as bad as you can get. Dry as a bone, no smoke ring, no smoke taste... I'm not sure that this stuff ever saw a smoker... My guess would be no, but if it did, it was long before it was re-heated multiple times to the point where anything remotely BBQ-like about it had disappeared. The only thing that made the few bites of each item I had remotely edible was, gasp, the sauce. This is TEXAS folks! Land "sauce is for heathens," people who have no respect for BBQ. Oh, and the potato salad was completely unseasoned and tasteless. The only thing that was borderline edible was the coleslaw, and it wasn't great. Well, forty dollars down--yes, that was $40 for one not particularly large box--and I now have a winner. Mind you, I'm not talking about Arby's or some fast food joint that sells fake smoked meats. No, this is regarding places that advertise themselves as real pit BBQ. So in that category, of all the places that I have been, and it's close to a hundred at this point, this ranks among the very worst--bottom two or three. So the people are nice (service), and the place has a kind of nice divey vibe (ambiance). But the food is terrible... which also reminds me not to trust Yelp. You have been warned. read more

Great place off the beaten path! Definitely worth the five minutes out of the way. Try one of the locally brewed sodas.

Excellent atmosphere and fun vibe! Friendly staff and clean! Amazing selection of Beers and liquors with great drink prices as well. Definitely try the "Brisky Rolls" and calf fries...the best in town! read more

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The whole vibe of this place is so calming. It was such a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The food was AMAZING! The brisket reminded me of Lockhart brisket! The staff was very kind and helpful! A huge plus for me they have BIG RED and jarritos! read more

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Food was exceptionally delicious,service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere was even better. , we will be definitely going back to try even more items on the menu. read more

Pork N Things BBQ - Fantastic brisket, jalapeño sausage, crisp onion rings - Food Trucks Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Texas hidden gem, a must try! Freshly opened bbq spot with tons of flavor! Everything that we ordered was beyond good. $15 average per plate but well worth the money you'll pay. The area around it is a little sketchy but don't let it stop you from checking this place out. The bbq sauce is out of this world. The spicy one is spicy but doesn't take away from the meat flavor. Burnt ends brisket was a favorite. Key lime pie was sweet but not over bearing. Frito pie was like frito nachos, must try! If you don't eat there, they will set the ingredients aside so you don't have soggy chips when you get home. Customer service was amazing! Cashier Katy and chef Tvera made great recommendations and were beyond sweet. You NEED to check this place out! No complaints at all read more

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Found this place on the map when looking for a hotel in east Amarillo so decided to give it a try. Did not disappoint!! This is the best BBQ we have ever been to. We had a brisket sandwich and the brisket Mac and cheese and a side of ribs. Extra friendly and helpful staff. If you are in or near Amarillo it is a must go to place. We will be back. read more

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