Been going there since I was 13 years old and the best ribs in Texas. Visited by movie stars and…read morePresidents

Yes, it's a tavern, with a pool table, neon lights, a juke box and dark corners, however...there…read moremay be tastier pork ribs somewhere, but they have eluded me. Why did I not know about these? Just give me a moment, okay? I'll be fine; let's move on. the sides were good but, on a previous visit, the mac and cheese tasted freshly made. Today's may have been (shudder) left over. The brown butter cake was truly decadent. A rich cakelet, ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce--dare I say it--just too much. However, if you haven't had this week's fill of everything you shouldn't eat, go for it. The hot towels afterward were much appreciated. A bit pricey, but does it really matter if it is the best? I don't think so.

We made a quick stop on our road trip. The food was excellent! I loved the road side stand feel,…read morethere are picnic benches to eat at, the area is clean. There is plenty of parking available. The owner was vey nice. We absolutely loved the pulled pork! My son even got an extra helping, which for a picky 3 year old is amazing!

Mr Stephen smokes the most flavorful brisket and chickens I've ever had in the state of Texas. I've…read morebeen eating off a tender, moist, and flavorful brisket I picked up last week and I just cannot get tired of it. Today I chopped up a portion of brisket and spread the tender, moist pieces across the top of a very large chopped romaine & spinach salad. I then sprinkled some chopped grape tomatoes over that, then lightly drizzled a balsamic dressing over this huge meal..... it was to die for! I'm so full, but my taste buds want more......

Quick and smooth service. I enjoyed the dry ribs and onions. It was a side-road bbq pit. Nothing…read morespectacular just hungry

Unfortunately, our visit to this barbecue joint was a disappointing experience that did not live up…read moreto its past reputation. The restaurant was nearly empty, a bad sign that should have been heeded immediately. The brisket was the first letdown. It was served lukewarm and had a very faint, almost non-existent smoke ring. The lack of a proper smoke ring suggests it was cooked too quickly without the long, slow process that gives great barbecue its depth of flavor. The ribs were a slight improvement. The meat did fall off the bone, but the flavor was just okay. The sauce lacked any real punch, leaving the overall experience feeling mediocre at best. While they were above average, they were far from remarkable. We chose to skip the sausage entirely after learning it wasn't made in-house, which felt like a missed opportunity to showcase genuine barbecue craftsmanship. Given the mediocre food and the restaurant's desolate state, I would not recommend returning to this establishment. It's a sad example of a once-great place that has lost its way.

In Longview for business. Stopped by and had the brisket and sausage plate. Was so good! The Mac n…read moreChez was amazing heck all the sides, the slaw, potato salad. I'm extremely picky with my BBQ and definitely would eat here daily if I had one of these in Houston!

Ribs where great, brisket, and boudin where good as well, all the sides were great. Service was…read moregood, restaurant was clean! A pleasant experience and we'll be back!

Quick and easy lunch. Salad bar is good. All u can eat. Basics like mixed greens lettuce and sides…read moreof everything from potato /macaroni salad onions eggs olives pickled okra and pretty tasty blue cheese but there's other choices. Gets pretty busy for the 1100 lunch rush. Worth the $10 for a sit down restaurant meal. Plenty of booths to sit at. Clean and tidy. It's the local gathering spot for all folk.

Quick and easy buffet!! Pizza was decent, bread was good. Don't waste your time on the pasta! Try…read morethe desserts! I really went for the salad bar and it did not disappoint!! Two kinds of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, egg, corn, pasta salad, and multiple offerings for dressings and toppings. Ranch is great! Tea was just ehh. Not a great setup. The place needs to be remodeled. Seems like they built it in the 70s and it has not been updated since then... There's a small arcade but I didn't visit! A little pricey, but it was convenient for us!

A fantastic step out of the dull drums of an endless drive into a fantasy world of eclectic…read more"stuff"! What a cool place to stop for a rest of the road weary. First the gas is competitively priced for the area... no out of line pricing or tricks. There are quit a few pumps so even as busy as it was both my wife and I found open pumps. The area is very well lit and clean too. Then you walk inside! On the store side there is a true menagerie of merchandise, snacks, drinks, interesting finds, and just flat of things that normal "quick" stops just don't have. It is easy to spend way more time then you thought you ever would just looking around in here. It is also easy to spend more then you intended once you see all you can get and the odd finds. They also have a Jerky bar... with bunches of selection. The other side offers several sit down or take a way food options as well. Lots of choices for the hungry and needy road warrior. The whole location was clean, well staffed, friendly and just top notch! A GREAT unexpected stop that we will sure stop at again when we are back this way.

Touristy and bland. I kept waiting for flavor to come and it never came. I had the turkey…read more(flavorless) ham (flavorless) and brisket (the only thing that had flavor) and tasteless mashed potatoes (they don't serve gravy) The cornbread was generic and dry. Honestly without floating everything in bbq sauce it was pretty much elementary cafeteria style. If it hadn't been for the EV charger we wouldn't have stopped. And that was 3x the amount of other chargers

Small place big flavors! We have these in Louisiana and the the food never leaves you feeling…read moresatisfied. We got sloppy Joe & sliced beek sandwiches. Both excellent. Both sides tasted fresh even though it was late in the evening. The gentleman behind the counter was nice and got our food out quickly and order correct.

No sauce needed. Excellent barbecue. Great staff. Good service. It's about the meat not the sides.read more

Love this place! Been coming here for years. The burgers are great and so is the catfish. They…read morehave quite a menu to choose from. Great service and very friendly. Highly recommend.

Old old school burger joint. Boss Lady and I came in for lunch. She ordered one of their burgers…read moreand I their steak sandwich. The staff was real friendly. The interior needs a major facelift. Her burger was just Okay, not the best. My sandwich was kinda funky. The "steak" looked like some kind of processed meat that had been frozen. It all tasted fine. The onion rings and fries were good too. I wouldn't come back, although there's not too many many choices in this small town.

This is a great place to experience Mexican music and dance culture. They have good drinks here and…read morean awesome dance floor where many of the locals love to dance solo or with a partner. I learned how to bachata here, I danced for hours! I had so much fun and can't wait to come back. There is always a Mexican food truck that serves good food out front as well.

I've been here a couple times now. The food is spot on and the service is great! I had the bacon…read morewrapped smoked meat loaf - man it was killer!! I highly recommend it. It's inside the Levee.

Wow, my local friend brought me here and I have to say most tender and tasty brisket and ribs I've…read morehad at an awesome great value. Coming from the big Texas cities and fancy bbq, Carter's is definitely a no frills local joint and super packed. Love the atmosphere and the people are as sweet as their tea. Huge portions! And chef threw in a couple of ribs!! Will be telling my Dallas and Shreveport friends to stop by when driving by. So nice, thank you chef and staff!!

I would give them a solid 4.5 can't give them the straight 5-stars yet as I didn't get the moist…read morebrisket I'm accustomed of eating. I forgot to ask for it! I just don't see why folks don't want to eat the juicy, moist, fatty portions of the brisket!?! That's is the best part...but next time I will remember to ask to get those pieces. Now the regular brisket it was necessarily dry...but it just wasn't the fatty lusciousness I'm use to eating. When you walk in the people behind the counter were really nice and actually SPOKE! Now being from East Texas that's what I'm use to and miss about people. Living in the DMV area now these folks can't be really standoffish and that's why I can't wait to go back soon...but I digress. I really wanted to try the turkey but it was already sold out by the time I made it there. So make sure you come early to try it. I did wish they offered chicken because that would have been a great addition to my meal. My two sides were potato salad and coleslaw. Both of which I really don't like. Straight to the point bbq spot down in East Texas and can't wait to come back to hopefully try the turkey and MOSIT brisket!