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    Sam’s BBQ

    4.4 (37 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Spencer B.

    Stopped in this place while traveling through town. It was a weekday lunch so there wasn't a lot of people to fight in line so it made for quick ordering. The gentleman working the line were cordial and helped point out the menu options. My son and I both ordered the pork ribs plate with two sides and my wife ordered the Frito pie with chopped beef. The portion sizes were really good for the price points and the food was really good. The ribs were moist and tender and the sides of broccoli n cheese and Mac salad were good. We all ordered the spicy BBQ sauce on the side and it had a nice kick to it. My wife really liked her Frito pie. It was a good experience and we will definitely be coming back to try some other items.

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    Kristina H.

    For me the meat was "just okay." The brisket didn't have that smoked flavor and in fact, it lacked ANY smoky flavor at all. If I had to guess, it tasted baked and not smoked. My husband smokes brisket almost every weekend, experimenting with different wood flavor and cook times so we know what we like from a brisket. I will hand it to Sam's, it was moist. But it's almost as if they were depending on us to dunk it in the bbq sauce for any flavor which is NOT how I eat brisket. I don't want to rely on a dipping sauce to make the meat taste good, that's a waste of meat (I might as well dip spam in bbq sauce at that point because it takes from the fact of it being brisket!). The ham actually had a hint of smoke flavor but it was served lukewarm. Our sides of mac and cheese and green beans were also lukewarm, kind of gross and we didn't finish them. The okra, on the other hand, was great! Ugh, I hate to write this but the tea was sour and the restrooms hadn't been cleaned in a while (the walls were dirty and the soap dispenser wasn't working but was still hanging on the wall despite there being a soap bottle on the sink). It gave me the feeling that they rely on customer patronage based on the bar/happy hour more so than families visiting during the daytime. The nighttime life probably is where they get most of their money, just an assumption based on what we experienced. We won't be returning for the food. The guys serving our meat plates and sides were not that friendly either, they seemed bored and didn't really want to do anything, so it was a slow moving line. Albeit the lady running the cash register was friendly though. Wait! The saving grace was the banana pudding! It was actually fresh (the bananas were barely brown) and the wafers were not soggy. So they do have that going but not enough to make a special trip over here.

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    Syd G.

    I love BBQ, so any chance to try a new place is an excuse to drive somewhere. From the outside it doesn't look like much but it is homey once inside. We went in a weeknight and only a couple other people there around 8pm. They have the typical menu to choose from. $14 got me a two meat dinner plate which is a good price. I chose turkey and their sliced brisket. Topped it off with potato salad and fried okra. The brisket was a little dry for me. Not bad at all but not exceptional either. The smoked turkey was just ok. My favorite part of dinner was the okra. Well cooked. The potato salad was generic and a small scoop. Overall not bad but not good enough to drive out here special for.

    Brisket, sausage and 4 sides. Sooooooo hood

    This place has great brisket. The brisket had good smoke flavor and melted in my mouth. Sausage tasted like the sausage I get anywhere else but was very good. Sam's has so many side choices! Since I was purchasing one of the family packs I was able to get 6 pints. Macaroni salad excellent. Pasta salad was great. Potato salad had more mustard pickle relish taste then I prefer but it was good. The broccoli salad was excellent. I wasn't able to sample the Mac and cheese or broccoli rice sides as Iam stuffed to the gills. Well worth the drive for great barbecue and sides. Cafeteria style service oh and they have 3 variations on sauce.

    Brad M.

    The new BBq place in Boyd is really decent. It is slightly above average for a lot of the BBQ in Wise county. Now let's be fair, this is in what I call the everyday BBQ joints. We aren't comparing to Heim, Franklin or Snows. This isn't luxury BBq and it doesn't have luxury prices! We walked in and the employees were nice! They asked if we had ever been there before, gave us sampling's, and explained how the ordering worked. They even offered us the German sausage that wasn't on the menu! So... 1/2 lb German sausage, 1/2 lb moist brisket, and 1/2 lb pork ribs! They have 3 sauces: regular, spicy and regional. The brisket was dry. When I order moist (fatty) and it's dry, I just cannot help you. The ribs were okay, but nothing to write home about. The German sausage was dry while tasty, and had a hard to chew casing on it. My wife didn't eat more than 1 bite. The unchewable casing slid down my throat and choked me... I had to pull it out. The sauces were all very similar, nothing distinctive between them. Bottom line... everything was dry. It's okay if you are comfortable with average. 3 Stars is still better than much of the competition!

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    Sam's Bbq is super Good! Great Favorite on the Brisket! The sides are great as well! I will be back!

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    Good food, quick service. The decorations are nice and the over all feel of the place is comfortable.

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    Excellent quality food. Price is fair. Lots of choices to see so makes it hard to decide what to try next. Highly recommend

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    Amazing food I told my friend Eric about it and it's just amazing good price and amazing choices good recommendation

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    Worst bbq I ever had there was no meat on my ribs basically eating just bone brisket was so thin and the side were just awful

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    Brisket, beans, and peach cobbler so delicious! The people that work there are super friendly!

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    We always love going to Sam's to eat! The bbq potatoes are the best! I would recommend this place!!!!

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    Went for Karaoke. Great place to meet people and have a great meal. Karaoke ever Friday.

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    4.8
    (165 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    We live close and I often "sleep" on this little BBQ Spot. Everything is tasty and cooked to pure…read moreperfection. The pit master deserves a bow! They were out of the ribs...no biggie and close early for a BBQ rest. 7:00. They suggested the Pork Belly Burnt ends. Talk about delicious, tender with just the right amount of sweet apple sauce taste. I can't describe it...it's just well other worldly. The turkey, best I've ever had was MOIST. Sooo dang good. I saw they had "egg rolls" and only served them on Fridays. Hold your Asian Pure Bread horses...these ain't your typical egg rolls. They're stuffed with pulled pork, cream cheese, jalapeños...this is some backwoods Texan culinary concoction that will surprise you. Damn it's good! Their potato salad is my absolute favorite. It's sour cream based and served chilled. Again other worldly. Their green beans are equally as good..seasoned! I'm not some BBQ die hard fanatic but I know good food! This little gem would be worth the drive! You'll be surprised! Trust me on this one!

    Food, service, atmosphere, holy cow this place hits bruh. Super nice, food is absolutely…read moreincredible and I consider myself a foodie that is not easily impressed. I reccomend they turn the flavor down a notch h cause now they pretty much ruined other bbq for me. And the fries. Wow. Just wow.

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    North Texas Smoke

    North Texas Smoke

    4.8
    (40 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    So, not sure how many times I have been here now, but it's a lot; going back over the prior year…read more Biggest challenge for me is hours of operation. They are currently only open a few days a week for a few hours on those select days. Bummer. I'm not going to get into whether or not this place is good, I've already addressed it in prior reviews and updates; in one word it's 'stellar'. The proprietor; Derek has done a tremendous job moving from very small outlet to a very cool large restaurant facility. I took five people there on Saturday and it was a great experience. Derek personally brought the food out. We chatted for a bit, I congratulated him on his growing his business. He said in one day, he does more revenue than he did in a weeks time at his prior "to go" only location. Good for him, he's a true American success story that clearly busted his butt to build his business. If only we had more of those. He's got a great formula. I can't criticize anything he's done; even the bathrooms are spotless and top notch. Whoever built out the plumbing in his place is truly an artist, you have to look at the details, it's not a budget operation. Kudos to this guy for killing it and putting a great crew together. If you haven't tried it you're doing yourself a disservice. If I'm disappointed about one thing, it's the fact he doesn't have those tallow based salted chocolate chip cookies anymore; at least that I could tell. I forgot to ask him about it. He may have had trouble getting consistent quality from his baker, but they were just absolutely awesome and a hell of a deal in my opinion. Pro Tip: I mentioned that I had a pellet grill and I wasn't able to get enough smoke flavor into the meat. It turns out he started on the same one I have. I've got a Yoder YS 640 competition model. He gave me some solid pointers. I can't wait to try them. It will never be as good as his, but hopefully I can improve.

    First of all what a hidden gem and honestly never knew about this place till I just happened to…read morechat gpt spots to eat in Decatur. Was visiting for the day and figured why not I love a good challenge. Boy did it not disappoint the outside well let me back up its hidden in a parking lot of some establishments that I can't remember off the top of my head but when you arrive just know you gotta keep an eye out for this place. The staff was super friendly and very welcoming the ordering prices was nice as well very clear cut and doesn't make you feel rushed. Service was quick to I got it to go and it was right at open but I can tell at any moment this place will be popping. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was amazing as were the ribs. The rub on it was fantastic it was euphoric but man only two pieces. The Mac and cheese for me is the star even though I like my Mac and cheese like a cardi b song the bread crumbs made up for it. Now the downside. The banana pudding. I'm a stickler for a banana pudding. This isn't it yall. Skip it at five dollars it's just not worth it. No nilla waffers not actual banana pieces in it. No layered whip. Just it's not my thing it might be for some but my banana pudding standards are thru the roof. The ambiance is great plenty of seating inside and looks amazing. From the outside you'll be like what the heck but once inside you'll feel like man I'm here for something special. Minus the banana pudding. What a great find and this town is lucky to have this place in its home.

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    Ritzy B's Smokehouse & Grill

    Ritzy B's Smokehouse & Grill

    4.2
    (79 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    A: amazing smoked turkey. B: beautiful back porch from…read morebar area. C: honest patrons and staff who secured my lost purse and wallet.

    Our dining day Started off rough but everything happens for a reason....driving north we decided to…read morestop off at this little gem. I've eaten here before but it was years ago. We just had BBQ yesterday from Terry Blacks. Today's experience was phenomenal. The folks were super nice. They have Texas Twinkie's...my absolute favorite. Theirs is 5 stars. Smoked perfectly. They weren't over powered with cheese. I ordered ham. It looked dry and I was worried when she was slicing it. It was anything but dry. Smoked perfectly and tasty. I loved it. Great flavor. The brisket was fatty, tender and pull apart deliciousness. My sis loved her pulled pork sandwich. Proudly exclaimed 5 stars! We tried their jalapeño Mac n cheese, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and macaroni salad. The Mac n cheese. Heavenly and the best I've had in Texas. We loved their potato salad. I'm telling you it was perfection. It's a mashed potato salad...and I'd argue like the Mac n cheese the best I've ever had. Coleslaw was creamy and not too sweet and we also really liked their macaroni salad. 2 things. Green beans weren't seasoned. Super bland. And I'm not a fan of how they prepackage their sides and you grab it out of the warmer or cooler. Their sides are some of the best in DFW. Let people see the product. Preparing them ahead gives a generic look and feel. I almost forgot the banana pudding. Soooo good. A must try! I liked that the lady stopped by and how everything was...it was warm and genuine. Bottom line 5 stars. We really really enjoyed it. We will back!

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    Inside cute cabin decor. It was very clean and cozy.
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    Hutchins BBQ

    Hutchins BBQ

    4.7
    (3.4k reviews)
    44.3 mi
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    Bring your stretchy pants this place is the true Texas experience. Food was amazing anything and…read moreeverything is so good. Just know it's more on the pricey side

    If you're looking for authentic Texas barbecue, Hutchins Barbeque in Frisco is an absolute must! We…read morewere visiting Texas for a month and ended up eating here once or twice a week--and we have zero regrets. The mac & cheese with little bits of bacon mixed in is to die for, and the creamed corn is hands down the best I've ever had. Every meat we tried was incredible--the brisket, beef, ribs, and chicken were all cooked to perfection with amazing flavor. One thing we really loved was the multiple seating areas and the large community-style tables. They create such a welcoming atmosphere, and we ended up striking up conversations with people we had never met before that turned into some really great conversations. It made the whole experience feel even more like true Texas hospitality. What really made us keep coming back, though, was the staff. They were so friendly and even remembered who we were when we came back to dine in again, which made us feel so welcome. And don't even think about leaving without the banana pudding. It seriously tastes award-winning and is one of the best I've ever had. The fact that it's free for dine-in guests makes it even better--you'll definitely be going back for a second helping! We can't wait to come back to Texas just so we can eat here again. Hutchins Barbeque is now one of our favorite barbecue spots anywhere. For more food recommendations from our Texas trip, check out @TayInOrlando!

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    Bbq was very good, seasoned well and the bbq sauce really was a standout. I don't usually do a lot of sauce.  Spicy was delish.
    Bbq was very good, seasoned well and the bbq sauce really was a standout. I don't usually do a lot of sauce. Spicy was delish.
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    4.1
    (305 reviews)
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    Very cool BBQ joint right across the street from the City Hall in Decatur. It's an old building…read morewith tons of decorations inside. There are two floors and a back patio. They also have three pool tables and TVs. The menu is extensive and the prices reasonable for BBQ. Seems like a favorite of the locals. I though they would be playing C&W, but they had 60's and 70's music on. The squeeze and I split a two meat plate with brisket and sausage and two sides, cowboy cole slaw and Rooster Tails (Deep fried onion petals). The brisket was moist and very tender, with a slight smokiness. The sausage was deeply smoked, sliced in half and charred a bit on the flattop. The slaw and Rooster Tails were really good. A nice slightly spicy dip was served with the onions. Good BBQ sauce for the brisket, and they also had a wall of pain with some choice hot sauces on it. I didn't partake, since I have a flight to catch in the morning. They brought a second plate for no charge. The squeeze had a canned IPA and I had a Shiner Bock draft for libations. We really enjoyed the meal. Morgan was an excellent server and didn't try to shoo us out even though more customers were coming in. I wish I lived around here so I could try the other items on the menu.

    If I had one complaint...it's always cold in here! Freezing! 2nd complaint. They have semi…read moreoutside seating in the back but always force people upstairs. Gorgeous day and we wanted to be outside! That said the food is always delicious. Started off with Fried Pickles. Lightly breaded and cooked to pure perfection with a slight crispy texture. Yummy. The double cheeseburger is the best in Texas..I'll keep saying it..or in their case screaming it from the roof tops (or upstairs since it's the only place they will seat us!)

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    Tender Smokehouse

    Tender Smokehouse

    4.6
    (772 reviews)
    48.1 mi
    $$

    I wasn't really that hungry but my toddler insisted on the beef rib, so we got it! Boy was I…read moresurprised when they say one beef rib, they mean one gigantic Dino rib! My toddler obviously didn't finish it and even though I wasn't hungry, the meat was so tender and packed with a lot of flavor that I couldn't help but nibble it until we were finished. Great customer service and cute little patio to enjoy with the kiddos. We were able to grab the jenga and play together while waiting for our meals which came out really fast especially with how busy they were. Will definitely come back to try other things on their menu!

    Our friend loved this place and took us here. This one is located in downtown Celina, and the…read morerestaurant was packed so we had to take to-go. We ordered a lot but the food came out relatively quick. We got some Brisket, Turkey Breast, Original and Jalapeño Sausages, with the sides being Fries, Fried Okra, and Mac N Cheese. The brisket was the star of the show, it was so tender, juicy, and falling apart. The Jalapeño sausage was also good, it was better than just the regular sausage. However, all the sides were okay, they weren't that good compared to other smokehouses. The mac n cheese was alright, you need to put on so much BBQ sauce to make it taste better. All of this costed $200+, so pretty average price since we had a big group. Personally, I had better BBQ elsewhere so I would not come back.

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