If you have not tried this soul food you are missing out! Find her truck on MLK in San Angelo. Look…read morefor her Facebook page for the changing menu but lawd have mercy. Generous portions for sure. If you are still hungry after I don't see how. Everything is very fresh tasting. And these greens seasoned and cooked perfection. The okra - the middle fried like it should be not soggy. The fish no dark murky flavor you get from catfish. Very fresh tasting and breaded just right. The pork chop oh my goodness - thick and tender with such a delicious gravy it just fell apart. This lady knows how to cook ya'll.

**Worth a detour!!!**…read more We're from out of state and stumbled upon Lorraine's Soul Food & Catering while looking for a breakfast spot. We were so impressed with the menu that we made sure to return for dinner--and it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked up, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine friendliness. Even though they warned us they were almost sold out, we took that as a good sign--and we were right. We ordered two servings of the chicken wings and the smothered meatballs, along with sides of collard greens, smack n' cheese, fried okra, seasoned fries, and fried cabbage and some Strawberry cobbler. Every single dish was phenomenal--comforting, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Don't forget to get some Kool-aid, which was perfectly sweetened. If you're in the area, this spot is an absolute must-visit. Truly soul-satisfying food!

Joe, Nancy's son, came down for a couple of days, and we decided to go out to eat, but didn't know…read morewhere. Then I remembered a BBQ place just up the street that has great reviews. So that's where we are headed. Up a few blocks, we spotted the BBQ place. It's called "The PIT BBQ"; not many cars here, but it is an early dinner for us. Walked in, and it looks great inside. They have a wall painted stating that 'we were once a trailer, and now we are here', or something like that. Sounds good to me. This is the type of place where you order your food after viewing the Menu Board overhead, and the guy prepares your food right in front of you. Then you pick out your drink and pay for your tray of BBQ Goodness. Joe ordered a 1/4 pound of Fatty Brisket, 1/4 pound of chopped Brisket, 1/4 pound of Jalapeño Sausage, Potato Salad, and Coleslaw. Joe also loaded up his tray with extra Jalapeños, White Onions slivers, and BBQ Sauce. When I try a new BBQ place, I like to sample the meats. I ordered a 1/4 pound of Fatty Brisket, 1/4 pound of regular Sausage, and a Quarter-Chicken. Also, the Potato Salad. I loaded up my tray with Pickles and White Onion slivers, along with the BBQ Sauce. My Wife went with their Chopped Brisket Sandwich and a Diet Coke. Joe went with a Shiner Bock 'Rocket' Draft Beer (Rocket identifies the size of the glass). I am having a Coors Light Draft. Orders are in, and the trays are full of lots of meats. Located a table and poured their BBQ Sauce on the meats on my tray. Joe and I also had a slice of bread. My first bite was the Fatty Brisket, and it was Very Moist, Tasty, and Brisketlicious, with the perfect amount of Fatty on the 1/4 pound slice I have. The BBQ Sauce is also a hit, and one of the Best tasting one in San Angelo. We all LOVE it. Joe also said that the Fatty Brisket is very tasty. My Wife Loved her Chopped Brisket Sandwich, and also said it was the Best one she has had in San Angelo, and that BBQ Sauce goes perfectly with the sandwich. My regular Sausage is Very Tasty with lots of flavor in every bite. The outer casing is a might bit thick for me, but also goes well with the Sausage, lots of flavor throughout. Joe also thought his Chopped Brisket was Very Delicious with lots of flavor, and he Loved the Jalapeno Sausage. It has the right amount of Jalapeno without setting your mouth on fire. Now for that Quarter-Chicken. Most BBQ places, at least for me, dry out their Chicken when BBQing, but at "The PIT BBQ", it comes our Juicy, Tender and Very Tasty. Especially when you add the BBQ Sauce. This is a Big Plus for me, and "The PIT BBQ" is now my favorite BBQ place in town, and we have been to a good number of them. My Wife and Joe feel the same way. This is Way Better than the others. Their Potato Salad is also very flavorful, made with Potatoes that are actually prepared the way they should be. Joe said the coleslaw was very good. This is also a plus for me because some places have a mushy Potato Salad and flat Coleslaw. Let's just say The PIT BBQ has just about everything you need when going out for BBQ, especially if you're looking for the Best BBQ in San Angelo. The seating area inside is very large with tall tables and some great decor all around. Outside, in back, they have an all-covered Patio area with fans blowing and plenty of lights, along with their Trailer they began serving their BBQ. For those cooler months, they also have plenty of heaters throughout. When enjoying your BBQ on the patio, you are on some of the thickest outdoor artificial grass, synthetic grass, artificial turf, or synthetic turf- whatever you want to call it- it's there to give our feet some comfort. Check them out on Facebook, The Pit BBQ San Angelo - also online - On the way home, we were all stuffed because we ate it all, with no leftovers for another day. This means we will be back to try some more of their BBQLiciousness - and enjoying more Cold Draft Beer.

Let me start off by saying Nobody does BBQ like Kansas City, MO and thats a fact! Have you visited…read moreThe World Championship American Royal BBQ in Kansas City, MO? 8/22/2026 we came here on a whim as first time customers. Their menu isn't a typical BBQ menu so it took a little bit for us to decide what we wanted. You place your order at the counter and they build you bowl or plate as you order. We looked at the couple ahead of us in line and said "we will have what they are having". The Gonzo is was and to our surprise we really liked it. I'm not going to give the ingredients so you'll have to go and decide for yourself. The portion sizes are enough for two so decide together if you are going split a meal. They do offer a nice selection of beverages and a small pastry/desert selection. The restaurant was clean, inviting with indoor and outdoor seating and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

My wife and I went there for dinner. We were seated immediately. We got drinks, chips and dips…read morewhile looking at the menu. The food we ordered was very good. We both got the sour cream enchiladas; she got cheese, I got beef. We also shared a large guacamole salad. The food was served hot. The waiters and waitresses took care of us the whole time. Our total bill came to about $40. We highly recommend this restaurant, El Paisano #4.

2/28/2026 we opted for some BBQ after last minute changes with other dinner plans. We are 2 months…read morenew to San Angelo from the Great Lakes area so not that familiar with San Angelo. Now, I'm born and raised mostly in Kansas City, MO, home of the world famous American Royal and American Royal BBQ so I know BBQ! My second taste is authentic Mexican food having lived in Southern California. OK back to BBQ, we decided on Bodacious simply because we have driven past it numerous times and it's close to historic downtown. The restaurant is very clean with plenty of seating inside and outside. We were welcomed in and the friendly team member took our order. The menu has several items to pick from and I was really hoping for burnt ends and did not see them on the menu. I haven't had burnt ends since leaving Kansas City back in 2013. Our wait wasn't very long until he called my name. Due to low supply of ribs my husband was only able to get a 1/2 order with his coleslaw which was ok because they discounted the price by 1/2 so not bad. I opted for the 2 meat dinner with 2 sides. I would have like a little more of the meat as I mostly got sausage. We both loved our meals, tender flavorful meat, great baked beans and the coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese were good as well. The prices were comparable to other restaurants in the area plus they have a desert choice too. While we were sitting and devouring our dinner, we noticed a lot of carry out orders so that was nice to see their carry out business was busy. We try to avoid chain restaurants and stick to mom & pop businesses and we prefer to do business downtown or as close to it as possible to support our local businesses. Those to the N, W, S, E and rural areas of town can support those outer-lying businesses. We will be returning customers and I do recommend you give these folks a try the next time you have the urge for BBQ. I hope you will be just as pleased as we were with wherever you choose your next BBQ dining.

Food was way over priced and not that good....Doesnt tast like real Bbq...Frozen deserts were…read moreterrible...

If you're looking for great BBQ with that Louisiana touch, this is the place to get it. I've had…read moretheir brisket plate, pulled pork sandwich plate and just today, a whole chicken (deboned!) with boudin dressing. Portions are just right and you can taste the love that goes into the food. All of the food has been awesome, but as of now, the chicken with boudin dressing is our favorite. My husband has decided we will order it every time it's made. Thank you, Jo'Co for bringing a little bit of home to me and making a convert of my husband!

2/16/26 stopped here for lunch. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated. Our waiter…read morewas friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. The restaurant is super clean, lots of seating and welcoming. We order sweet & sour chicken w/fried rice which was absolutely delicious! My husband decided on the yellow chicken curry and thai iced tea and thought his lunch was good. The portions were nice and served hot and we thought the pricing was fair. We will definitely be returning customers. My apologies for sideways photos but I know you looked so thats good.

The chicken satay and curries were delicious. Food came out quickly too…read more My friend doesn't like spicy food and he was content with the spice level of the yellow curry after he requested no spice. For someone who likes spice, I'd say the standard level they offer isn't spicy at all.

The Bistro is located in the Courtyard San Angelo. The tables and chairs are well kept and clean…read more The service is a bit slow and the food is not super great, just okay. The staff are friendly and remove food items or drinks from your table once you leave. I would suggest taking a look at outside choices near the hotel for breakfast or dinner, in my opinion. You would be getting a better seletion and value for your money.

Very friendly staff who were attentive and helpful. We shared the pork egg rolls which were crisp…read morewith a delicious plum sauce. I had the mango stir-fry with beef and it was very good. The dining area is large and well appointed. We sat in a booth that was a little tight but there are tables available, too.

Friday the 13th we came here for lunch after Estate Sales and Thrifting. I had the sweet & sour…read morechicken w/fried rice while my husband had the yellow curry soup. His was a little spicy and mine was one of the best sweet & sour chicken dishes I've had across the country. My chicken was prepared perfectly with the slightest "crunch" and the fried rice was so flavorful. NO complaints from me. I didn't want the side salad so my husband took it. The place is clean, plenty of seating on two levels, friendly staff and a reasonably priced menu.