We were craving some Texas BBQ later in the evening, and Johnny's immediately stood out. They were…read moreopen later, well-rated, and personally recommended by a friend's brother who lives in Salado. It definitely lived up to the hype. Johnny's has three dining areas: a traditional side, a livelier side, and an outdoor section. We chose the traditional side, which was calm, low-key, and perfect for a relaxed meal. For food, we ordered a brisket baked potato, a brisket plate, and a BBQ combo plate, along with the jalapeño bacon-wrapped appetizer. The appetizer was excellent, not too spicy unless you hit a seed, and packed with flavor. One detail we really loved: the BBQ sauce is served warm. It may seem small, but it makes a big difference, and you can tell they care about the experience. The brisket was tender, not greasy, and not dry; exactly how Texas brisket should be. The baked potato wasn't a massive "Texas-size" portion, but it was just the right size and very satisfying. There were a lot of locals dining there, which is always a good sign. Overall, Johnny's delivered great BBQ, great atmosphere options, and a solid local vibe. We'd definitely go back!

The place was clean and the smell of barbecue outside smelled great. The waitress was friendly. The…read morefood was okay but unfortunately didn't hit the mark for me. The pulled pork was much better than the brisket sandwich. The brisket was very fatty and I didn't eat it. I found it odd that barbecue sauce wasn't served with the food or on the table either. I wouldn't make the trip back.

Ribs was rough, sausage was good, potatoes salad was to pickle, tasted vinegar mostly. Paid $81 for…read morefull ribs, 2 sausages and a pint potato salad. Overpriced for a quality of food. My kids and husband couldn't eat it. Hope they will consider to look at food quality.

Brisket was rough The chicken was nice and tender…read more Beans were cold Bbq was cold Potato salad was excellent Yea tasted like dirt water I left very dissatisfied

Cute place. Came on a Sunday afternoon, was greeted promptly but I sat at the bar. It wasn't too…read morebusy around 2 on a Sunday. I had the Dr. Pepper wings. No spice but we're still good. They were out of large pizzas and pork so I opted for the Texas BBQ chicken made the same way as the pork, it was delicious as well. The staff were super friendly. Will definitely be back.

Get there early if you want the sweet potato fries! We enjoyed some drinks and an appetizer. Inside…read morewas pleasant and outside there was live entertainment. We did notice that there was a ton of poison ivy on the roadside when we parked. So, if you have little ones avoid it if possible.

We visited Chupacabra Kitchen while in Texas visiting friends. They had a HUGE selection of beers…read moreon draft, literally something for everyone. They even offered a draft root beer which was super impressive! I love seeing places offer more non alcoholic options. We all ordered burgers and they were excellent! Definitely a cool spot to hang out with friends and enjoy an afternoon or evening.

Wowzers! we headed out for our wedding anniversary and saw that they had monte cristos and some…read moretasty sounding brussels spouts on the menu and let me say they have made fans for life. the monte cristo was (dare I say ) better than my memory of Bennigans-- not greasy and you were able to taste every flavor. I am drooling writing about it. the Brussels were soo flavorful and such a burst of freshness. these two dishes had a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and classic. the drinks are from a small batch company called boots, or you can get your food next door in the bar.

We chose Simply Pork Fection to cater our recent rustic wedding. I cannot say enough good things…read moreabout this company! From the beginning Jason was so helpful with his insights in choosing a menu for the big day. He calmed my concerns by assuring me we could adjust the numbers right up to the week of the wedding. He listened to my vision and gave great suggestions along the way. On the big day, I heard guest after guest commenting on how delicious the food was. It was displayed attractively--he even used adorable farmhouse drink dispensers which fit the vibe perfectly. From the BBQ Beef & Chicken Breast sandwiches to the classic Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Slaw, Watermelon Salad, Cucumber/Tomato Salad, Lemonade & Tea...there was not a weak link. Everything was perfect. Don't even hesitate to give Simply Pork Fection a shot at your next event--professional, friendly, affordable, versatile & delicious--everything you want in a catering company!

From the owner: We are a daily BBQ and catering service that is community driven. We strive to have better and more…read moreunique sides than other BBQ establishments. We accept text orders and our Digital Menu and friendly staff make for a top notch experience!

Me may have been here a time or two, but never for a wine dinner. They never, I mean never…read moredisappoint. Service is as a 6/5 stars. Food, always amazing. Ambiance, music, hmmmm. New years vibe 10/10! Thanks for helping us ring in the new year at our favorite date night spot!

Salado is a cool little town but the dining options are pretty limited. I found this place a little…read moreoff the beaten path. It's like an old mansion all carved up into little dining rooms. I like it. Service was slow. The drinks were slow to come out. The food was very slow to come out. By the time my food arrived the place had emptied out.

we had a group of 8 and everyone came away extremely happy with their meal and overall experience…read more We shared appetizers and they were all very good. They burnt ends were especially delicious. I had the beef stroganoff. Outstanding!

Late post ... The Stagecoach Inn Restaurant in Salado is an…read moreabsolute gem. From the moment you walk into this historic landmark building, you can feel the charm and character of Texas history all around you. The food was fabulous, thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and served with care. Every bite reflected quality and tradition. And the service? Outstanding. Our waitress, Paityn S., was a young woman of many talents, attentive, knowledgeable, gracious, and effortlessly professional. She truly elevated our entire dining experience. Thank you for the private tour of the upstairs and thank you to management for helping me celebrate my birthday by giving us each a piece of cake. Under 20 bucks for lunch menu and a soda or tea.

3.5 This is a…read moresmaller burger and ice cream place in Salado. We were served right away and the food came out pretty quickly too. I enjoyed my food and had no issues getting a burger without a bun. There wasn't any crowd so we found a spot to sit and had no issues. It was a bit strange that the ice cream counter was empty. I might have gotten some. Parking is shared with the Subway next door as are the bathrooms between the two restaurants.

As soon as we walked in she started nodding her head and told us she was turning off her grill an…read more40min before they close. She was also not wearing any gloves , so disgusting. She was very RUDE ! Will not ever return!!

First time getting orders from this location online. My app said ready by 6:35 but by 6:30 they…read morewere already ready! They put generous amount of toppings and it was just mouthful and delightful! It's located just next to I-35 and easy to access! Twas a good purchase here! Also, FL1299 for your code if you order with two! :) had a great deal! Come get your sandwiches!

All of the ingredients looked super fresh and our sandwiches tasted great. Team member that helped…read moreus made sure the ingredients she put on our sandwiches were all fresh and was throwing out the tiny hard pieces from the banana pepper so we didn't bite into it! Seemed like a newly renovated location because it was super clean and new looking.

Smallest chicken tenders in Texas. Seems they cut regular size into 2-3 smaller pieces. In all…read moreactuality you order a 4 piece and get two regular size cut into 4 small pieces. So you now have 4 piece meal. Lol.

Customer service doesn't matter. Only 1 worker is running around and taking all the orders. Does…read morethe manager not see their worker is sweating to death getting over 5 cars of orders? Expect to wait 30mins for fast food... Never coming here again.