After an early morning flight to DFW, we were halfway through the two-hour drive to the north-Texas…read moretown of Wichita Falls when lunch sounded like a good idea. Initially, I said that I was in the mood for a lighter lunch, but when we read some of the many 5-star reviews for Juan and Allie's BBQ that said things like "I will always come here whenever I am within a six hour drive", I changed my mind. So we pulled off the highway and about a half-mile into the small town of Sunset. I realized we were at the spot when the faint smell of wood smoke trickled to my nose from the side of a weatherbeaten building with a "Backyard BBQ" banner tacked to the front. Walking inside, we were greeted by nods from a table of men in work boots and jeans, and then promptly welcomed by Allie herself. She indicated the day's menu on the board and helpfully answered our questions. The inside dining area was comfortable and homey, even if like the outside it had seen better days. Sagging ceiling tiles and duct tape repairs told the story of getting by and focusing on the important things. It is a real family-run operation, with Juan smoking the meats and Allie making the sides, along with waiting tables. On the day we visited at least, it was just the two of them working. Of course I had to order brisket since it was Texas, but the sides presented a more challenging decision. After hearing Allie's description of their cowboy beans, I chose those and the potato salad. She disappeared into the back room, and soon returned with a large metal tray containing slices of brisket and Texas-sized portions of sides. The brisket was beautifully smoked and sliced, and flavor was perfect. The only deduction I have to make was due to it being a little less tender than I would expect from a great brisket. It went down easily despite having said I was not in the mood for a pile of meat, but I did have to make use of my knife a little more than usual. The sides were big on home-cooked flavor. In both, I noticed a big difference from typical southern or big-name barbecue joints in that they were not overly sweet but relied on more earthy seasonings for their taste. They were excellent complements to the beef, and deserve some recognition of their own. After our meal was done, we chatted with Juan outside for a minute, where we learned some of the details mentioned above. It would have been cool to hear more about their story, but they had work to do and we had to get back on the road. So we pulled back onto the highway, having experienced a friendly welcome to Texas and a satisfying first meal in the Lone Star State.

If you're in the area go check them out! It's all delicious you can't go wrong with what you order!…read moreWe cleaned our plates! The waitress was the sweetest lady and Allie! Make sure you get some delicious tea for free! The ribs and Mac and cheese were our favorite and the bbq sauce 10/10 we will be back! Make sure you get there early before they start to run out of food!

This place is great. I am a fan of the patty melt. Ask them to grill the onions a little extra…read more My kids love the 6 oz steak. Yes! We normally get the same server. She is the best! Always on top of getting us what we need which is normally just more drink refills. So ask for Shelby.

Had to give this place a try and stopped in for lunch. Had a large pink lemonade and ordered the…read morechicken fried chicken with Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries along with a house salad. The lettuce from the house salad was not the best and one when I ate one of the tomatoes it had a horrible taste to it. Crust form the chicken fried chicken fell off, all the sides were partially cold and too top it off I found a life form in my drink. I politely asked for replacement drink and the waitress brought over a fresh glass but did not bother to remove the napkin with the life form on it from the table. Which in the end I thru in the towel and did not enjoy this meal. So if you are passing thru Bowie, TX and see this place on the hwy I would suggest going next door and buying some snacks from the gas station and head down the horizon until you find somewhere else better to eat

A: amazing smoked turkey. B: beautiful back porch from…read morebar area. C: honest patrons and staff who secured my lost purse and wallet.

Our dining day Started off rough but everything happens for a reason....driving north we decided to…read morestop off at this little gem. I've eaten here before but it was years ago. We just had BBQ yesterday from Terry Blacks. Today's experience was phenomenal. The folks were super nice. They have Texas Twinkie's...my absolute favorite. Theirs is 5 stars. Smoked perfectly. They weren't over powered with cheese. I ordered ham. It looked dry and I was worried when she was slicing it. It was anything but dry. Smoked perfectly and tasty. I loved it. Great flavor. The brisket was fatty, tender and pull apart deliciousness. My sis loved her pulled pork sandwich. Proudly exclaimed 5 stars! We tried their jalapeño Mac n cheese, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and macaroni salad. The Mac n cheese. Heavenly and the best I've had in Texas. We loved their potato salad. I'm telling you it was perfection. It's a mashed potato salad...and I'd argue like the Mac n cheese the best I've ever had. Coleslaw was creamy and not too sweet and we also really liked their macaroni salad. 2 things. Green beans weren't seasoned. Super bland. And I'm not a fan of how they prepackage their sides and you grab it out of the warmer or cooler. Their sides are some of the best in DFW. Let people see the product. Preparing them ahead gives a generic look and feel. I almost forgot the banana pudding. Soooo good. A must try! I liked that the lady stopped by and how everything was...it was warm and genuine. Bottom line 5 stars. We really really enjoyed it. We will back!

This is my Friday night stop! The restaurant in Alvord has the food truck cooking outside! You…read morecan pick it up to go, or you can sit inside! Everyone is super friendly, and helpful! Protip: Get the Catfish platter, and add more catfish (only)! Whoo hoo!!

This place is amazing. Awesome southern hospitality. The place is super clean. They have their…read morefood truck outside. Been there twice. Great service. They serve different foods on different days.

Oh my goodness THE best pecan coffee! It's the end of the rainbow of coffee. Sooooo gooood. I wish…read morethey sold their coffee in coffee bean bags. Super clean coffee station ; they even had damp clean folded microfiber rags for sticky hands while making coffee ; and in case you make a mess. The lady at checkout couldn't have been nicer . Super genuinely friendly. When is the last time you had coffee that blew you away ??! I kept saying wow .. man this is so good.

First off...the sides should not be the star of a BBQ...especially a Texas one. The name is very…read moremisleading. It is far from the best. The chicken and turkey were so dry...I had to drown them in barbecue sauce...I'm hoping it marinates in it and we can use the left overs for sandwiches tomorrow. The brisket was okay. It wasn't the best thing I ever tasted. The cornbread was cold and mushy. The rosemary potatoes and mixed veggies were delicious though. I could've had more of those. I know I shouldn't have too high of expectations when it is part of a fuel station, but when you have "best" in your name, y'all need to show up!

We were heading to Kiowa casino and saw this little gem as we drove by and stated "next time we're…read moregoing to stop". We are huge fans of beef jerky, but admittedly not just any beef jerky. We're kinda picky. The next time came and as we were driving up we pulled off and toured this little place. There was beef jerky everywhere...and sauces and jellies and homemade fried pies and a cafe full of people. We just got one packet of their original beef jerky which turned out to be a HUGE mistake. As we drove off we dug in to what turned out to be mouth watering goodness. Super tasty. Delicious. THE perfect snack. Next time we purchased 10 packets. Another mistake it didn't last long. I placed an order for 30 packets to ship to my home and it literally arrived in a couple of days. I plan on sharing "some" with friends. They threw in a package of cured smoked beef sticks and can't wait to try them. The folks there are the nicest people! Sweet and informative. Hats off to their shipping folks as well! Trust me on this one! Best beef jerky in Texas is an understatement!

Not the worse. Definitely not the best. We waited for 45 mins because our server forgot about us…read more No military discount, and it was still 38 for 2 people. I got the 2 meat with fries and okra, if I would have padded it with a napkin it would have dissolved the napkin. I wanted okra not oil with a side of okra. The brisket was actually really good but the hot links were burnt to a literal crisp. My wife got the cow balls (on her forsure, idk what she was thinking) with potato salad and green beans. They were out of potato salad so we substituted it for mashed potatoes. It's a spot where if you been eating there for 20 years it's not too bad. We payed and left a tip because I felt bad for their only waiter. (This is on a busy highway) Their meat prices seem decent nonetheless for like packaged meat. The beef jerky we got was glorified pot roast. Good vibes nonetheless.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bull Malarkey's, and it was a standout experience. As…read moresomeone who appreciates attention to detail, I was thoroughly impressed by how pristine the entire establishment is--everything from the dining area to the restrooms is maintained to an incredibly high standard. Beyond the cleanliness, the atmosphere is warm and exceptionally welcoming. The staff is genuinely friendly, and the owners go out of their way to ensure every guest feels truly taken care of. It is rare to find a place that balances such professional upkeep with a personal, "home-away-from-home" feel. Highly recommended for anyone in the area looking for a quality experience. The food is great. The plates are small ( which is fine ) but it would have been nice to have a bit of room to cut up my food , and I'd add a second side to anything that's not a sandwich, but even with just one side ( steaks get two ) you don't leave hungry. ( extra sides are 4 a piece) The only other suggestion is a basket of homemade bread would be perfect for this establishment . It's a southern food , steaks and gravy type place. A basket of bread would make it perfect . Great place though . We would go out of our way to stop again.

We stopped in again! We stopped here last Friday and just had to go back to eat again with the main…read moregoal to try that bread pudding with ice cream and it was so worth it! I wasn't very hungry but needed some of those bull beans with sour dough bread. My husband ordered a 8oz filet and those yummy loaded mashed potatoes . I seriously should have taken some beans to go for my dad to try. We love the atmosphere and smiling faces. They were busy and rightfully so! Next time, I plan on trying those fried pork chops!!