Pops Burger has that classic American diner look that I really liked. Red and black seats, wooden…read moretables, old license plates, vintage stuff everywhere, and those colorful lights across the ceiling. It has a little bit of everything going on. The whole place felt bright, fun, and very old-school. The lady at the front was super nice and sweet too. I ordered the Pops Double Combo with American cheese, ketchup, pickles, and onions. The burger was really good. The patties were tender and full of that familiar grilled beef flavor, with a nice little char around the edges. The American cheese melted right into the meat and gave it that creamy, salty flavor that just belongs on a classic burger. The pickles added a sharp little crunch, while the onions brought a bit of sweetness. Just tasted like a really good old-fashioned burger. The kind of flavor I recognized right away, but somehow better than I remember. The bun, beef, cheese, ketchup, pickles, and onions all worked together perfectly.

We visited Pop's Burger Stand after seeing it recommended on "Things To Do In Waxahachie," and it…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! The restaurant is well-known for its root beer floats, but since we were already stuffed from our meal, we'll have to save that for our next visit. I ordered my go-to, the mushroom burger, with fries and a drink. My husband went with the "Low and Slow" burger and a side of onion rings. The onion rings were absolutely delicious--thin and crispy, exactly the way I like them! The setup is simple: you order at the register and then find a seat. The atmosphere is fantastic, like stepping back in time with all the antique objects decorating the space. I especially loved the "Elvis wall" near the women's restroom. Elvis holds a special place in my family's heart, so that was a really lovely touch. Great food and a wonderful vintage vibe. We'll definitely be back to try those floats!

Best BBQ joint in town. The chopped beef sandwich is always on point, the ribs and pulled pork are…read moregood as well. Sides are also really good, everything tastes homemade. Always recommend to my friends and family looking for some amazing Texas BBQ

Try the one now in Waxahachie now open at the 287 Business bypass in Sardis address in Midlothian…read morebut we will share. Bbq is legit so damn good you want to lick the plate. Portions are huge big appetite try the bbq potato, come hungry!

Hands down the best Cheesteak in town! If you come for lunch, make sure to have a few extra minutes…read morebecause it's a local favorite and there will be a line

Tried Big Tony's in DeSoto and had a good experience. The food was fresh, the portions were good,…read moreand the service was friendly. Nothing over the top, just a solid spot with good food. I'd come back again.

I don't see anything wrong with this place. They have the best food best flavors in the entire…read moreEllis County. They're always been nice and polite to me. I absolutely love their food.

Walking into this place immediately gives you the feeling of an old-school neighborhood BBQ joint…read more The building itself is older and pretty small, with just a handful of booths and several small tables packed into the dining area. The decor is very minimal, but one wall completely covered in customer signatures honestly adds a nice personal vibe to the place. Ordering happens at the register tucked into the back corner, so when there's a line it cuts right past some of the tables. Definitely close quarters while people are eating, but it somehow still fits the character of the place. The gentleman taking orders was friendly, just not overly talkative. The lady who brought our food out was very polite and welcoming though, which I appreciated. Overall, the service was okay. Our food took about 10-15 minutes to come out, which felt a little long considering it didn't appear very busy other than one larger party already seated when we arrived. To be fair, we couldn't see what was happening in the kitchen. The only real frustrating part was waiting close to another 10 minutes for a to-go container after asking a few times. As for the food, I'd say it landed somewhere in the average range for Texas BBQ. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing really blew me away either. I ordered the loaded baked potato topped with brisket, link, two pork ribs, all the traditional baked potato toppings, and their spicy BBQ sauce. First off, the potato itself was fantastic. Huge, perfectly tender, and honestly exactly what a baked potato should be. The toppings were fresh and plentiful -- butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon pieces -- and it could have stood on its own as a solid meal even before adding the meats. The brisket was over chopped, which personally isn't my favorite style at a BBQ joint. I usually feel like finely chopped brisket loses some of the texture and full smoke flavor you get from sliced or a coarse chopped brisket cut to order. It stayed moist, but I really didn't pick up much smoke flavor from it. The link was unfortunately overcooked and dried out. The casing had tightened around the meat, and even sliced up it just didn't have much juice left in it. The ribs were probably the weakest part for me. They were on the smaller side, dry, and pretty tough with the meat cooked down close to the bone. Now with all of that said, the seasoning on the meats was excellent. Bold flavor across everything, and the spicy BBQ sauce was absolutely on point. I just wish the meats themselves had a little more life and moisture to match how good the seasoning tasted. Overall, everything felt pretty average to slightly below average for me, especially by Texas BBQ standards. On the positive side, the prices were actually very reasonable considering how expensive meat has become these days. I'd still come back again because I'd like to try some of the meats individually and let them stand on their own without being loaded onto a baked potato. There's definitely flavor here -- I just think the execution was a little inconsistent during this visit.

Hands down the absolute best spot for BBQ/Soul Food. As a Chicago native, I am a true foodie & will…read moretravel both near & far for a dope meal. Smokin BBQ always understands the assignment, 10/10! Today I ordered via DoorDash because I'm recovering. I called to verify the menu accuracy & appreciated the compassion & willingness to assist. My food arrived piping hot, plentiful portions, packaged safely & perfectly seasoned/cooked. I immediately smiled & was comforted by the personal touch on my container. That small touch of superior customer service is unmatched. Let's get to the eats! Jerked Chicken 10/10 Mac & Yams- 10/10 Banana Pudding- 10/10 You will not be disappointed with anything on their menu. They have the best baked macaroni & cheese in town! (I said what I said) This was the most comforting taste of home on a day I wasn't feeling well...

Amazing amazing amazing ! The yams were perfection (not drowning in butter and brown sugar, yet so…read moreflavorful), the collard greens spectacular. The cornbread wasn't dry and it was a pretty big size. I've tasted a lot of dry cornbread in the Dallas area, but not this place. Yams 10 Peach cobbler 10 Collard greens 10 Cornbread 10 Mac n cheese 10 Baked beans 8.5 - too sweet for my taste. Im more of a red beans and rice girl. But my daughter loved them Customer service 10!! Great bbq! Ribs falling off the bone and brisket well cooked. The bbq sauce was served on the side, not smothered all over the meat. That's how you know you've got good bbq. Yes, I got all those sides and the prices were great for the amount of food I purchased.

What a pleasant surprise nestled in Lancaster. I've driven by this place plenty of times, but it's…read moreusually closed in the evenings so I honestly never realized it was still in business. Ended up stopping by for BREAKFAST! (Breakfast is served from 7am-10:30am.) Nothing overly fancy or reinvented, just a solid classic breakfast done fresh and to the point. It's a small BBQ spot (though there's plenty of seating inside) with that local feel. The griddle sits right behind the deli line so you can watch everything being made fresh, pancakes, sausage, potatoes, and eggs being made to your favorite doneness on the skillet beside it. We ordered Brad Breakfast and Breakfast Special with a side of gravy. Everything came out hot, fresh, and fulfilling. Tall stack of pancakes were so fluffy and warm. The staff was friendly and welcoming, even during the morning rush. One thing to know beforehand: they do get busy, and the line moves quickly, so they definitely expect you to know your order once it's your turn at the counter. Simple breakfast done right.

LANCASTER, TEXAS -- let's talk about a breakfast spot that UNDERSTANDS THE ASSIGNMENT: Hickory…read moreHouse! Listen... if you want fresh, made-to-order breakfast that tastes like home (and not that "fancy brunch with overpriced avocado toast" nonsense ), you need to slide through Hickory House where the griddle's hot, the vibe is real, and the locals have been loyal since the big hair and boom box days of the '80s. Now, let's give flowers to the MVP Mike, the owner and head cook. His customer service? TOP. TIER. He's got jokes, good energy, and a memory that could put AI to shame. This man will remember your order before you even sit down. It's giving small-town celebrity chef energy. Now let's talk FOOD because, baby... it's not just breakfast .. it's an experience. I had The Brad Breakfast: ham, bacon, sausage, cheesy scrambled eggs, home fries with onions, and buttery toast that just melts in your mouth. My son went with the Short Stack: two fluffy pancakes with bacon that disappeared faster than a TikTok trend. Everything is cooked right in front of you on the grill ! No heat lamps, no reheats, no games. Just hot, fresh, greasy goodness the way breakfast should be. And can we talk about the prices?!! Lancaster, keep your gem close because Hickory House is serving five-star flavor on a neighborhood budget. I washed it all down with an Arnold Palmer (because balance, darling ) and left full, happy, and plotting my next visit. So if you're in Lancaster, TX, don't walk -- RUN to Hickory House. Breakfast, community, and vibes? This place understood the assignment before it was even trending. Hickory House ....where nostalgia, flavor, and sass all meet at the grill. #BreakfastGoals #HickoryHouseTX #LancasterEats #SupportLocal #SouthernBites #MadeToOrderMagic #YelpEliteEats #BrunchWithoutTheBougie #FoodieApproved #TexasBreakfastLove

I drove from Houston to Dallas for Thanksgiving. I had no idea my family wasn't cooking they were…read morecatering this year. The food was from Rays and everything was terrible. The ham. Dry. Turkey all white meat and dry. Cornbread stuffing was an unflavored brick that was thrown away. The greens. Canned. Green beans unseasoned. Mac and cheese unseasoned. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant potatoes. My aunt tried to salvage the meal by seasoning EVERYTHING and rebaking the Mac with additional cheese. Which caused the Mac to be over cooked but tolerable. I have never in my life not finished a plate or left w/o leftovers for a thanksgiving meal. We threw away the leftovers and dinner was terrible. I'm not sure if this is the norm for this business but if the regular menu is terrible like the catered meal on an important holiday was I can not and do not recommend.

I saw mixed reviews here, as on most businesses it's hit or miss. But today they warranted a…read moresterling review. I'm not from DeSoto, was visiting a friend & took my 4 grandkids there for a late lunch. The lady behind the counter was friendly enough taking our order. But when I asked for french fries or fried okra, she told me to go next door - actually referred me to the restaurant next door! She said to go order that while she prepares our food. I did but when I got back, the teens had already rec'd their sandwiches. She brought me mine & asked if I had ordered my fries. I said yes but it will take 7 minutes. What? She said - it doesn't take that long. You start on your sandwich & I'll go get your fries. She went next door & came back with my fries! The okra wasn't ready, she said she'd go back for that, which she did! Her hubby, Ray came out for a break (it was well after the lunch rush on a Saturday) & she introduced us. What out of this world service!! Ray sat down in a booth with another gentleman who was watching a football game on the restaurant's TV up in the corner. The restaurant was spotless. Tables were neat and floor was spotless. You must wear a mask to enter any of the restaurants in the shopping center. You place your order at a huge plexiglass protecting the employees. Now about the food - OMG the sandwich was huge! and so fresh. We all got chopped beef - the sandwich was packed with fresh, hot tasty meat. It was served with a little cup of BBQ sauce, awesome flavor. The bun was fat, fresh, toasted and hot. One grandson order pulled pork - he said it was amazing. Another grandson ordered a loaded baked potato, that looked good, but it was gone quickly, so I didn't get a photo. When we left, my pickup wouldn't start. I asked the boys to go in & ask if they had jumper cables. They returned saying that Ray's wife would go get cables. Seconds later she left & ret'd shortly. She pulled up next to me & the gentleman who was inside watching the game came out & applied the cables for us. My truck started right away. I gave her a hug (can't believe I didn't ask her name) and she told me to be blessed. Then she turned to the teens and said ya'll be blessed! We did honestly receive a blessing by stopping here. This will be my go-to place when I am visiting my buddy in DeSoto. Thank goodness for sweet, kind & caring people who go out of their way for you. And visit the suburbs occasionally - we big-city people need to get away more often!

Best burger by far!!! Thick, juicy, and TASTY! It could've used a lil' more seasoning, but…read morelisten--I'd order it 100x more just as it was! The burger was priced well, and you definitely get a good portion for your money. I also ordered the Bacon Jalapeño Smoked Chicken Salad. It had a little too much going on for my liking, so it just wasn't my preference when it comes to chicken salad. BUT THAT BURGER?! 10/10!!! YUM!!! Customer service was also quick, friendly, and inviting. Definitely coming back for another burger!

TikTok led me to SmokBae BBQ, a trending food truck in the DeSoto/Red Oak area that caught my…read moreattention because of the buzz around their chicken salad and Saturday burgers. Although it's a food truck, there is outdoor seating available if you want to enjoy your meal there. One quick note: cash is preferred, but cards are accepted. The Bacon Jalapeno Ranch Chicken Salad immediately caught my eye, so of course I had to try it. I also ordered the beef burger. The Burger: This was the star of the show for me! It was a great size, so I ended up splitting it, and it was cooked perfectly. The flavor was good and this is definitely something I would order again. The Chicken Salad on the other hand was a little different than expected. It was very over loaded with onions, celery, and other veggies so I didn't taste bacon, ranch or Jalapeno. It wasn't bad but I didn't taste the flavors that persuaded me to get it which made it hard for me to be excited about it. Would I order the chicken salad again? Probably not. But that burger? YELP ! If you're ever in the DeSoto/Red Oak area and looking for a good food truck option, SmokBae BBQ is worth checking out. Support local food trucks