I grew up in Abilene and live in south Texas now. I have used different companies closer to me in…read morethe past and have not been as happy as I am with Stephen's. I don't care where my lease is at, they will always get my business. Their recipes are second to none and they're all great folks.

Since I' m not a hunter, I haven't used the processing. The reason I go is they sell really good…read moresummer sausage, jerky, breakfast sausage, and smoked sausage. Several different flavors are available. Check their website for info and prices. I'll be back!

We heard great things about Circle H but what a disappointment! We purchased 2 top sirloin steaks (…read moretotal two pounds ) and they were very tough and had little taste. We ate less than half and threw the remainder away. We also bought some fajita beef so we're hoping it's better or at least good enough to eat all of it. We won't be returning.

Came across this place when I started to take my dog to the dog park across the street. Came here…read moreabout four times (every week since I saw it) now and every time I come, I usually have a really good experience and the quality of meat is always pretty good. I spend almost couple hundred dollars each time I go and this last time I bought a seasoning and when I got home to use it, it was unsealed and the seasoning was pretty hard so I assumed that maybe some moisture got into it. I went back to go see if I can exchange it for a new one and the blonde lady that was working there, not sure if she's the owner or whatever but stared at me as if I was just talking out of my ass, then walked over to the seasonings just to then talk to me like I was stupid and acted like I didn't know what i was talking about or I was lying about it being opened and then tried to convince me that all of the seasonings Are like that. She also said that the lid most likely tore the seal off itself, which that has never happened to me before but either way, the seasoning was hard, and there was no telling how long it had been open on the shelf. Some of them did stick closer to the top, but once you shook it, it all easily broke apart, the one I have is almost completely solid from top to bottom. EITHER WAY, I would've loved a seasoning that was completely sealed when I open it. Instead of just exchanging the $12 seasoning after spending almost $200 there just a couple days before, she gave me a really hard time about it and was super rude and basically told me none of the other seasonings were any better like a "too bad, so sad" attitude. I just said OK and she just walked right back to the front without saying another word to me. Her facial expressions and the way she quickly dismissed me was just so uninviting and disrespectful and me and my toddler just walked out. We won't be going back there. I'll find a new place to get our meat.

This is a really nice country grocery store and i czn n8t say enough about how polite the employees…read moreare here. Thank you to all the staff for the cleanliness and charm of a country store! The food (bbq) is good and i find unusal can goods here too.

Ray prepares venison, any venison in a superb way. I have had alot of tamales made at Rays from…read morevenison. I would have one important suggestion to the tamale maker; add more shortening and salt to the masa. The way the masa is made now without the added shortening and salt, the tamales are way to dry and the masa crumbles after heating the tamales. Salt and a bit more chili powder for color would greatly improve the tamales. Thanks Larry Lopez larry.lopez1121@att.net

Great family-owned small farm. Specializes in beef, goat and pork. Grass and grain fed. Believe in…read moreraising meats the way the Lord intended. No growth hormones etc. Strong breeding and genetics are key. Thanks for the opportunity to feed my grandkids the way I was raised.

From the owner: We are a Texas Heritage Family Farm & Ranch just West of Cisco Texas. We use other family operated…read morebusinesses building community as well as our Heritage operation. We provide a healthy alternative for Beef, Pork & Cabrito. Primary grass started & grain finished. We offer custome processing through the Butcher Block in Cross Plains Texas for Whole & Half Beef & Pork as well as whole Cabrito. We do have Quarter beef available as well. Let Foster Farms 276 Meats provide you with a quality alternative meat source. From our family to yours. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

DELICIOUS! I actually heard about this place from a Reddit post about places to stop on a road trip…read moreacross Texas and I'm so glad I listened! It's home cooked food, calories-not-monitored, but worth every single bite. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but I knew it was going to be good when we saw the parking lot was overflowing into the grass. Luckily there was still an open table inside and we were welcomed by the sweetest staff and our waitress was just as wonderful. So many things looked good on the menu, but I couldn't resist ending this road trip with another taste of chicken fried steak to compare to Mary's (and they can definitely compete because it was AWESOME)! We also tried the chicken fried chicken (delicious), sweet potato casserole (amazing), Mae's potato casserole (tasty), cheese sticks (good), and the hamburger and fries which was obviously delicious enough that my picky daughter almost finished it - which says a LOT! We were very glad that we'd ordered the "smaller portions" for lunch because it meant we could grab a few of the desserts to go to snack on for our final leg of the road trip and keep enjoying at home. We tried the toffee cake (incredible), peanut butter cake (sinfully good), and the coconut pie (very light and creamy)! We also snagged some items to take home with us from their coolers and I can 100% recommend their pork tamales and summer sausage. If you get the chance to stop here, you won't regret it at all! Delicious, great service, and good portions!

I love the maverick burger but one of my favorite things is the grilled chicken salad !!! Delicious…read more! They make the chicken soooo good. Always friendly here and never had a bad meal ! Love them

The best BBQ I've had in the area. The restaurant itself is spacious, bright, and surprisingly…read moreupscale--almost more polished than you'd expect for a BBQ spot. I usually think the smaller, hole-in-the-wall places have the best food, but this place proved me wrong. The staff at The Shed were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better. Portions were generous, and everything tasted amazing. The brisket, in particular, stood out--it was moist, tender, and easily one of the best I've ever had. I even spoke with the manager to share how impressed I was, and he went above and beyond by taking me back to see the smokers. That really showed their pride in what they do. I can't say enough great things about The Shed Market--I just can't wait for my next trip back to Texas. Hope to add photos soon

This is a stand up business for sure! Not only the food was excellent, for some reason the…read moregentleman in the drive thru must have sensed I wasn't having the best day (I had to drive a four hour round trip to get parts for a machine) and he gave me a free cobbler. Everything I ordered was great, I had a better day starting at the Shed, and I can't wait to come back!

For those choosing flavor over ambiance, La Mexicana is a clear winner. It's a large grocery store…read morewith a phenomenal butcher in the back. Some of the best cuts of goat and beef that I've ever seen, for a very reasonable price. The shelves were stocked full of various dried chillis, canned foods, rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, and much more. This isn't the reason why I came here though. Walking through the main entrance, an immediate right, takes you straight to the takeout counter. There, behind a class case, is a selection of freshly cooked Mexican food. There's choices of pork, beef, and chicken, cooked in various ways. Lechon, chicharron, carnitas, bistek, and much more, along with rice, beans, etc. I decided on a lechon burrito grande, went to the register to pay, then came back, and was handed my burrito, after my receipt was verified. Then I headed over to the condiments station, and added some onion, cilantro, chopped cabbage with sliced pickled jalapenos, and some green salsa to my burrito. I was quite surprised when I bit into my burrito, but it was just the juicy succulent meat, wrapped in the tortilla. No rice, no beans, nothing else; just meat inside the tortilla. The most authentic Mexican eats that I've had in Texas. I can't wait to come back here. One thing to note, many of the employees on spoke Spanish, and I was the only non-Spanish speaking customer at the time. I had no issues communicating and felt welcomed here.

Something new and different for Abilene. The grocery side is kind of small and not much selection,…read morebut the meat market is big with lots of choices and decent prices. Quite a few pre seasoned meats. Fresh pork rinds which were really GOOD! Small deli up front eat in or to go. I like it.

Sklenarik's in Miles, Texas isn't just a butcher shop it's a full-on local institution. The kind of…read moreplace where you walk in for "just one thing" and walk out with enough meat to feed a small army because everything looks that good. The vibe is pure small-town Texas: friendly, welcoming, and run by people who clearly know their craft. The team behind the counter will help you pick the right cut, give you cooking tips, and probably share a laugh or two while you're at it. And the quality? Top-tier. Whether you're grabbing steaks, sausage, roasts, or specialty cuts, everything is fresh, beautifully trimmed, and packed with flavor. The sausage alone is worth the drive the kind that reminds you why Texas takes meat so seriously. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and you can tell every product is made with pride. It's the kind of butcher that makes you excited to fire up the grill the second you get home. If you're anywhere near Miles, do yourself a favor and swing by Sklenarik's. You'll leave with great meat, a better mood, and probably a plan for your next barbecue.

Sklenarik's is in the little bitty town of Miles, Texas. Yes, I think there is one traffic light…read more It's probably a deer processing place that stays open all year and sells all sorts of smoked meats. A friend had brought me some meat snack sticks from here that were really good. I happened to be passing through so I stopped. They have a great store front with a big variety of things. Several freezers full of frozen meat, veggies, breaded stuff like pickles and mushrooms. Several things caught my eye. But I was here for jerky and snack sticks. A variety of different flavors. I got some bacon ranch, jalapeño, habanero, and yes, some ghost pepper. Damn, that ghost pepper is HOT!! I took a big bite and that might have been a mistake. Water please! But I'm a man, so you got to try it. You know, the macho thing! The habanero was just about right. They also carry several kinds of sauces and spices for cooking or grilling. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. It's about 2 blocks off the highway so easy to get to. I'll be back.

This place went down hill really quick after new manager took over. They even stopped carrying the…read moreRed Rind Cheese on a regular basis. It appeared to me the quality of meat suffered when original business owner left.

We love doing business with Brad. He is a great guy and always accommodating! Whatever you need, he…read morewill get for you. He cuts steaks to your liking and we have never had better. The marinated chicken breasts are to die for, also. Never had a bad experience and have been doing business here for years. Give him a try!