Rollin' Smoke BBQ was on my to try list and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious and service was great. For a Sunday afternoon it wasn't crowded like a lot of places. Then the BBQ sauce had a nice flavor and kick to it. I highly recommend them. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - BBQ chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

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Stoped by for lunch, great quick, hot and fresh. Ribs were super soft and flavorful, never had a pork loin at a bbq place before, that was amazing, and the brisket was great too. Inside is small but had lots of seating, also have big patio outside. Service was great! They gave us a Texas Twinkie as a surprise to try it out and it was really good, just like everything here! read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Pick 3 meat (ribs, pork loin, and brisket) with side of baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

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TLDR: Rollin' Smoke BBQ offers great atmosphere and community spirit in a repurposed Texaco station. The sausage and coleslaw shine, but the brisket disappoints. A fun, character-filled stop if you're passing through: good food, but not destination-worthy. Overview: Tucked into the small town of Anthony just outside of El Paso, Rollin' Smoke BBQ is more than a place to eat: it's a local story turned into a landmark. Owner Jesus Carrasco transformed an old Texaco station into a barbecue destination complete with car-themed décor and tailgate benches. Today, it's a sit-down restaurant where guests can settle in and enjoy their meal surrounded by small-town charm. Parking is available in a gravel lot on the side of the building. According to the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, it doubles as a community hub, hosting live music, seasonal events, and even a classic car show that draws crowds every year. Food: I went with the three-meat plate, reasonably priced at $27, plus an additional 4 oz side. The mac and cheese was creamy with a nice, natural-tasting cheese blend that avoided the artificial flavor some barbecue spots fall into. That said, it could have used a bit more sharpness or punch to make it truly memorable. The coleslaw, however, was an absolute standout: sweet and creamy with cranberries adding a soft bite that elevated it well beyond your average slaw. Among the meats, the sausage was the clear winner: juicy, deeply flavored, and cooked to perfection, it easily stole the spotlight. The ribs followed with a satisfying texture and a nicely seasoned rub. They were solid and enjoyable, though not quite at the "wow" level. The brisket, however, was the most disappointing element. Both the lean and moist cuts leaned dry and lacked the richness and depth of flavor that Texas brisket is known for. Not terrible by any means, but certainly underwhelming. Thankfully, the barbecue sauce helped tie everything together with its well-balanced mix of heat, sweetness, and acidity, making it a strong supporting player across the plate. If you like their sauce as much as I did, you're in luck, as they sell it in mason jars so you can take some home with you. Final Thoughts: Rollin' Smoke BBQ is a place worth visiting for the atmosphere and sense of community as much as the food. While the brisket falls short of Texas standards, the sausage and coleslaw help make up for it, and the rest of the menu holds steady. It's a fun, character-filled spot that reflects the pride of Anthony, Texas, and one that delivers a good, but not great, barbecue experience. It is definitely worth a stop if you're passing through, though not necessarily a destination on its own. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Meet Jose the owner and he loves what he does! I make BBQ and smoke meat and this was one of the first places I've gone that made me say "Wow!" Worth the trip from El Paso! I might even have to make the trip back from Los Angeles! I think that is technically a Michelin Star rating in my book! read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Wood fired briskets, pulled pork, ribs, and everything else delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

Went there twice to try the Dino ribs, failed both times. Not sure this is a place I can count on. They seem to be inconsistent with the food they provide. On a positive note the barbecue chicken was really good that I had. Wife thought the brisket was OK a little dry. read more

Food is delicious! We go once a month on Sundays after church! Highly recommend the three meat plate for couples! Brisket, chicken and pulled pork with potato salad and an additional side of beans! read more

Enjoyed some of the best baby back ribs I have ever had. When I arrived late on a Sunday afternoon, the hostess told me they only had ribs left and asked if that was OK. I probably would've ordered ribs anyway so I had no issues. The waitresses were very prompt and polite in my order came out very quick. The baby back ribs were smoked to perfection, cooked at just the right temperature, and for the correct length of time. They were served hot as if they had just come off the smoker. The dry rub was the perfect blend of seasonings for a pork rib. The sides are just that, sides, but they are good. Portions are small, but I was way more interested in the ribs. The setting is just off the road and has more of a dive type of feel. I will definitely be going back to try other selections and make sure I arrive earlier or call ahead to see what they have available. This is obviously a very popular spot and the food goes fast. read more

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First time eating here. We ordered the family platter with four meats -- chicken, sausage, brisket, and baby back ribs -- along with potato salad, mac n' cheese, and beans. All the meats were really good: smoky, moist, and flavorful. Adding the house BBQ sauce made them even better -- it was excellent! The sides were tasty as well and paired nicely with the meal. Our server, Lupe, was wonderful -- very nice, attentive, and made the experience even better. The restaurant has a true southern BBQ vibe, with the smoker out front and a rustic interior decorated with street signs marking the tables. It's a warm, inviting environment and a great place to enjoy a meal. read more

Fun, well decorated shop right at the border of New Mexico and Texas. The meats were well smoked and flavorful. The loaded potato was a monstrosity in the best possible way. Tasty and loaded to the brim with Mac n cheese and pulled pork! Our family had a fantastic time enjoying the bbq. The owner even came out and greeted us as we took a photo outside the shop. Looking forward to stopping by again some day! read more

We went there on a Sunday about 2pm... That place was popping, very, very busy... Wait time was about 30 min for a table. I saw every single person hustling. From high school aged kids to the actual owners themselves, everyone was working hard that day. We were greeted by everyone we crossed paths with. We ordered the "Shotgun". It's a Sandwich with different BBQ meats topped with Mac N Cheese... This Sandwich was about 24 bucks but the value is ridiculous. This sandwich could feed the entire Village of Vinton Seriously, this thing is huge! My wife and I shared it and we struggled to finish it. Not only quantity but quality as well... Every single bite was bursting with flavor. Absolutely delicious... We frequent this place and every thing we have ordered is amazing. Nice patio and nice seating area. Also, the secret is out... people know... So I highly recommend you arrive early as things sell out... Great job everyone and see you soon!! read more

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Best BBQ we have had in a long time. Service was great food was outstanding Atmosphere was awesome. Met Jose and he gave us a tour of his place and shared the love and passion he has for making the best BBQ in Borderland of Texas/New Mexico. Highly recommend this place read more

An excellent Texas style BBQ. This one just feels like a great BBQ restaurant old school style. 2 huge smokers out front and very nice decor inside! Not sure how many waitresses they have but they were constantly helping us out. Definitely recommend this TEXAS STYLE BBQ!! read more

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Service was ok. Ambiance was really nice. There was outside seating and once in awhile water mist felt coming through the fan. The was indoor seating and a separate seating at the bar which looked like a nice place to eat if you're by yourself. There's a railroad directly behind and I thought it was so cool when a train came by honking. The food, hmm. My coworkers local to the area, really hyped this place up because I found Dessert Oak BBQ disappointing. Tried Dave's and it was ok. So I was really excited to try Rollin Smoke. I was told it was the best in this region. I used to live further down south in Texas and had really good BBQ. I have yet to try anywhere near El Paso that I can honestly say I truly like. I had the 3 meat basket. I chose Brisket, baby back ribs, and sausage. I most excited to try the brisket because the other places I went to had decent to good brisket and this was supposed to be the best. Rollin Smoke brisket was the driest brisket I've had in my bbq journey in this part of Texas. It was so dry I didn't even attempt to try to continue to eat it. The ribs were dry but not as dry as the brisket and I dipped it into the sauce. The bbq sauce was delicious. What has been disappointing at other places but delicious here at Rolling Smoke is the sausage! The sausage was the saving grace. It was perfect! Texture, excellent. Taste, mouth watering. Portion, perfect! The sausage, Mac n cheese, and the brisket jalapeno popper were so good! I had the popper with the brisket as an appetizer and was excited because the brisket in it was delicious and tender. Sides. The Cole Slaw....not for me! First taste was delicious. Then the second, I tasted pineapple and raisins. Those two ingredient do not belong in Cole Slaw, I'm sure a lot of ppl enjoy it but not I. The beans were decent. Mac n cheese, delicious! Would I visit again? Most likely for the sausage and Mac n cheese. I would give the brisket a try again but we'll have to see if I drive that way again. read more

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Amazing food and service has put the place in my top tier spots to do BBQ in the El Paso area. The loaded potato is a giant spud smothered in beans, brisket, cheese, and bbq sauce and is enough for two to share. We also ordered the brisket platter and the brisket was tender and seasoned to a peppery perfection you come to expect with Texas BBQ. The potato salad was on point, and be sure to add a side of mac n cheese. It has a kick to it but is just gives it character and flavor I'm every bite. I forget the young lady's name who served us both she was a delight and one of the kindest servers we've met. Always a bonus in my book and Theo place is deserving of a 5-star review. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Loaded potato - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

This place is hands down the best BBQ I have ever eaten I'm a trucker out of California and I travel all over and tried others BBQ but no one can compete with this place the owner is very nice and the staff are awesome the BBQ sauce is the best I need a bottle of that sauce for my ribs. The flavor amd the food is unbelievable and the Mac and cheese straight fire anytime I pass through this is my spot to go to read more

I have eaten at this restaurant 10+ times as I travel for work. Over sized potato with BBQ is the bomb, friendly staff. This is not a cheap place to eat, you get what you pay for! Highly recommend! read more

On my return visit today I was somewhat disappointed and thus had to lower the overall rating to Three and Three Quarter Stars. The inside dining area of the restaurant was improved. It had good air conditioning and large tables. Overall, it was a nice place to dine. The young ladies who led customers to a table and provided them with a menu were very pleasant. Our young waiter today was excellent. My date today ordered a two meat platter with cole slaw, pulled pork, and brisket. I had a three meat platter with brisket, baby back ribs, and sausage with mac n cheese. We also sampled one of their "Texas Twinkies," a pepper filled with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon and smoked. The food was ready and on our table within ten minutes. We found the pulled pork to be very good. It was not dry and had a nice smoky flavor. Rate it an "A-." The cole slaw was quite good and rates a "B+." The mac n cheese, on the other hand, was a disappointment. It was not as bad as a lot of BBQ joints serve it but it lacked flavor and had no seasoning or topping. Just plain. I was expecting a little more. Rate the mac a "B-." The brisket was about the biggest disappointment as some other reviewers have stated. The bark was so hard and dry you had to cut it away from the brisket in order to eat the meat. The brisket itself was somewhat dry and had no fat or flavor. They really need to improve their brisket, after all this is Texas! Even dousing it with their BBQ sauce didn't help. Rate the brisket a "B-" or maybe a "C." Very mediocre. The BBQ sauce itself was kind of anemic. After all the time they've been in business you would think they could come up with a better BBQ sauce or at least give the customers some options. Rate the sauce about a "B-." The baby back ribs of course were smoked with no sauce on them. The rub was undistinguished and the pork ribs a bit dry. I took a couple ribs home to reheat them using Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. I would rate these ribs about a "B." Sorry, but Rollin Smoke needs to improve these. The sausage link was ok...nothing to distinguish it either way. Rate it a "B." The one item we really enjoyed along with the pulled pork was the Texas Twinkie. It had a nice smoky flavor and was over all delicious. Rate the Twinkie an "A-." So, as you can see, there was very little served here today that was in the excellent or superior category. One usually does not go out of his way to dine on "B," "B-," and "C" food. Rate the overall dining experience at Rollin Smoke THREE AND THREE QUARTER STARS....meaning, above average but not really outstanding. They really need to improve the brisket and ribs!!! As Christopher from San Diego said in his review, Rollin Smoke, while good, is "not destination worthy." read more

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We arrived 3 hours before closing and they only had two meats left, and the menu doesn't have a lot of options, so if you are planning to drive down there from El Paso I recommend calling to see what they have available so you don't waste your time. Service wasn't that great we waited more than 10 minutes to get drinks and when we asked for the check the server never brought it and we had to ask someone else for it. The portions are small for the price but flavor was good, the Mac and cheese was kind of dry and had too much pepper. It was $30 total for a two meat plate and a 4oz side and one drink. read more

I traveled 30 minutes to try this place. I ordered a Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs that were soooo dry. I could forgive that, as the smoke met my expectations and I managed to eat them. However, I ordered 1 pound of Burnt End Brisket (Sol's BBQ El Paso the best ever and know as Brown Ends) and I got half pound of FAT with no marble with a half pound chopped brisket mixed in. C'mon guys. I repeated my order several times when ordering. Burnt or Brown Ends of brisket. NOT 1/2 lb of fat. Sorry guys, Rib Hut El Paso does it better. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Brisket Fat - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

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Decided to stop on my way home with a few buds a couple days ago. Ambience was pretty cool. Loved the design of the place. I ordered a 3 meat plate with sausage, brisket, and baby back ribs with a side of Mac n cheese. The sausage was phenomenal 10/10 but the brisket was dry and the ribs were pretty mid. They never gave us our mac n cheese and it arrived 15 mins later and had no flavor. The bbq sauce on the table was very good. Server never gave me refills but he was nice but could have been more attentive. The price for what you got wasn't too bad though. read more

I didn't get a chance to take hubby to Austin with me as he was sick. We were planning on going for his birthday and Valentine's, and I was going to take him to @franklinbbq . I ended up taking @reika_pug instead on a GALentine's trip, but I still owed him some amazing BBQ. Thank goodness for @rollinsmokebbqtx because their BBQ is just as amazing without the 3 hour wait and they have plenty of Dino Ribs available on Saturday and Sunday. Their brisket is perfectly balanced and smoked and they have Dino Ribs on lock. Their BBQ sauce is ridiculous, especially on their baby back ribs. I saw so many people walking away with Mason jars of sauce alongside their BBQ. What can I say El Paso loves their sauces... My meat loving daughter was in Dino Ribs heaven. She called herself a meatasaurus after devouring a lot of that meat...that Dino Rib and side fed 2 adults and 2 kids tonight. We have a gem in our own backyard, no need to go to Austin. You shouldn't miss out on this incredible barbecue spot, the meat is never dry, and the service is amazingly nice. It's owned by locals that grew up here in El Paso and still give back supporting local teams and schools. They started from a humble food truck 3 years ago and have been going strong thanks to the community support! So come out and support local and taste the 1st and last BBQ stop in Texas. It's all you need. Rollin' Smoke BBQ (915) 886-8636 200 S Main St, Anthony, TX 79821 read more

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The Brisket and pork ribs were delicious. Brisket was not dry very juicy. The ribs were delicious. Even though it was crowded, the staff were very courteous and friendly. They frequently came by to see if everything was alright. Definitely going to put Rolling Smoke as a go to place for BBQ. read more

Lovely spot welcoming you into Texas! Great barbecue-especially enjoyed the caramelised baby back ribs and sweet, juicy fatty brisket. Excellent service and huge portions. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

The food was delicious (most fave to least fave). The sausage was our favorite, and then pulled pork, and then the ribs and then the brisket last. (They were out of chicken so we didn't get to try it... saving the best for next time. For sides (fave to least fave) coleslaw, beans, mac n cheese potato salad! EVERYTHING WAS SOOO GOOD! Bring your own CHILE TOREADOS though! Hahaha sweet tea was fire. Service was good. The vibes were very summery like BBQ place. Animals are allowed as long as they are not aggressive! The owner was super friendly and chill. Sabrina our server was phenomenal read more

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Rollin' Smoke provided sandwiches for our back to school teacher luncheon. Wow! The barbecue pulled pork sandwich was incredible. The meat was tender and tasty. The flavor was fabulous. I would highly recommend! read more

It's with the drive to Exit Zero. It's the first and last stop in Texas for BBQ Really awesome vibe. If I had 1 complaint it would be the Mac and cheese let me down. But now I'm just being picky. Make the trip. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

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The food was great, and the service The staff was very friendly .I highly recommend that if you ever In Anthony, El paso Texas read more

Great ribs and brisket (not the sandwich). Friendly staff. Mac n Cheese is heavenly!!I will get a bigger order of that Mac n cheese next time!! read more

Wow!!!! A gem here in Anthony-a must visit. We tried everything (well nearly) so amazing. The Dino beef rub fell off the bone. I've never seen a beef rib so big and never tasted anything so extraordinary. The Mac and cheese was over the top and my three meat choice-pulled pork, brisket and pork ribs -every meat was smoked to perfection. The bbq sauce is spot on and even the sweet tea is fantastic! And the place is super clean and the service was outstanding. They even have a house cat outside. IAll I can say is my husband just said this possibly might be the best BBQ place we've ever been to. Well done you all we will be back!!!! read more

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Visiting from East Texas, drove by this place and decided to give it a try-- and boy are we glad we did!! I had the Triple Meat Plate, included brisket, baby back ribs and sausage with a coleslaw side. Super impressed with all of the meat, but especially the brisket, which had an incredible bark and a very subtle glaze that I think was hot sauce - and it was fantastic. Wife is a vegan - so she just had beans (amazing) and coleslaw - but she loved both. My favorite part of this restaurant, however, was the "resume" of owner Jesus on the wall. How original!! In fact, Jesus was moving thru the restaurant making sure everyone liked the food: he got all thumbs up! Great place and we will be back. read more

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Great service, the food is great I'm just not a fan of their sweet tea. The Mac n cheese is so moist I love it read more

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My feedback is based on takeout only (was eaten in the car immediately after pickup) The 2 meat basket had a good amount of meat - I actually split it with my husband. The brisket and sausage was pretty good. That alone, I'd give 4 stars. Here is where stars were lost in my opinion: 1. The sides were ok. The slaw was very watery but had a unique flavor profile with cranberries/pineapple that I've never had with bbq foods before. The Mac and cheese was typical but nothing to rave for if your a Mac & cheese fan. Did not like that the cheese had a grainy feel. Was surprised it had bacon bits in it but unfortunately could not taste it at all. 2. I was disappointed that the order didn't include typical BBQ fixings (onion, pickles, bread and depending on where you go jalapeños). For the price, I expected more considering its advertised as Texas BBQ. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - 2 meat basket of brisket & sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

Best barbecue around. Your sausage is by far my favorite.I also want to express my gratitude for the support you gave to Loma Linda Elementary this past week. you do not know how much your generosity means to me personally. read more

Food was awesome! Couldn't be happier! Service was absolutely fantastic! Husband, Sister and myself decided to stroll in. Hadn't been there in quite a while. Jen waited on us she was delightful. She took great care of us. Super friendly! Loved her! Ask for her section!!! You will love her too! read more

Where can I start, the food is just simply delicious I regret not taking more pictures. I had the 3 meat platter with the juices chicken crispy outer layer of sticky barbecue sauce crunchy skin, with brisket and ribs oh goodness the spiciest part wa the famous Texas Winkies jalapeño stuffed with brisket wrapped in bacon Joanna along with her husband and staff are amazing I highly recommend this little hidden gem read more

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The spot is brand new! Far if you are located in El Paso or Las Cruces, right in the middle but delicious. If you like Rudy's, you'll love this place. They give you a lot of food for your buck. I ordered the two meat basket with brisket and chicken w/potato salad... all delicious. The chicken is a large leg and thigh and about 4 pieces of brisket with not a ton of fat on it. The menu is small but good. They are open until good runs out. You can call to order ahead if it's late to make sure they have what you want. For example, wanted a Turkey leg and a fried Twinkie... they were out. So need to go back. Fed 4 people with a lot of food for around $40. read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - Two Meat Basket (brisket and chicken) with Potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

Went to Rollin' Smoke BBQ in Anthony today with my wife. Had not heard about it, but saw it driving by and stopped for lunch. Didn't know what to expect, but must say we were pleasantly surprised. We got a half rack rack of ribs, two-meat basket (brisket and sausage) with potato salad, beans and Mac and cheese. We also had 2 "twinkies". All of the meat was excellent. We received 7 really meaty ribs, tender brisket and a lot of sausage. The jalapeño stuffed twinkies were delicious and not too hot. All the sides were great too and we had good service. Thought the prices were reasonable and love the faint smell of barbecue smoke in the air from the huge smoker working. Will definitely go back. read more

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Well HOT DAAAAMMMN!!!! Finally found a BBQ contender in the El Paso area! Exit 0 in Anthony, TX. I think it could make the Texas Monthly top 50 BBQ. Had chicken, baby back ribs and brisket. All 3 did not disappoint! Had the beans as a side- on point! Every bite had some chopped brisket. Party of 8 and all 8 were very impressed. Get there early as they sell out as I did not have the luxury of trying the beef rib or the pork loin. WELL DONE TEAM ROLLIN' SMOKE! read more

Rollin' Smoke BBQ - EXIT 0 - highly recommended - Barbeque Near Me - Anthony, Texas

The good: Nice open area with clean tables. Smoker is set outside the eating area and smells wonderful. The sauce is ok, but at first taste it was overly vinegary - probably just needed to be mixed better, cus after awhile, it was pretty good. The wait staff were ok, at first. The food didn't take too long to get to the table. The Texas Twinkies are wonderful! The bad: The brisket really is not as good as everyone says on here. It did not have a good smokey flavor, and it was a bit sweet, too sweet, even without the sauce. (Try Sparky's in Hatch and come back and tell me that this is better than Sparky's. Even Rudy's barbecue chain is better, sorry). The ribs were just ok. Nothing special. And not much meat. The sausage... Well, I was expecting it to look like it does in their pictures... Like it was thrown on the grill and basted in sauce. It did seem to be "homemade" sausage... say by them, or someone local, mostly because the casing was really thick and unedible. No big deal, I'd rather skin a homemade sausage then eat the casing on a factory sausage. It was cold and diagonally sliced. The service was great, at first. We were greeted as soon as we walked into the area. However, after the meal, we were waiting some time before anyone walked near us. As one of the employees was walking by I asked for assistance. She wasn't our waitress, but I thought she could send our waitress out. All she did was walk on past us, without looking or acknowledging us, growled incoherently in Spanish and went inside. I mean, maybe she did let our waitress know, because she came outside, but... she didn't need to growl at us like that. I'd say it was all also very overpriced. Three small ribs (about 3" long each, and like I said, hardly any meat at all), three slices of brisket (about 4-5" x 1.5" x 1/16") and a cold sausage ... a dollop of mac n cheese (about 1 cup), that, as one other person noted, had a grainy texture, for $23. A canned soda, $1.97. The main negative I have though, is that there must be MSG in their rub, sauce, or macaroni, or an MSG derivative (hydrolyzed proteins, inosinates... are the worst) - because I am allergic to MSG and get really sick, as I did within 1/2 hr after eating there, and have been sick for the past 5 days. Just disappointed. read more

4th time, we try to eat here, and every time we come, they run out of chicken. We called in the first couple of times, placed order for take out, drove quite a ways to pick up the order, and when we got there, first time they informed that that the owner took all the chicken for catering. The second time, they informed us...they "just ran out" So why take the order in the first place???? Make us drive a good 10 miles for nothing. We then tried to dine in, and both times, they ran out of chicken. Very poor planning, and not a good way of doing business. read more