This pains me to review since I really wanted to LOVE this place...and I may still when I order something else.
Please don't let my thoughts deter you from trying SB and take a look at my other reviews other reviews of BBQ, etc before deciding if my opinion is even valid...lots of them out there good, bad, and ugly.
There have been a lot of businesses at this location in our 23 years in the area - I had high expectations of SB as a follower on Facebook and word of mouth reviews. My flight schedule unfortunately didn't allow me to try it until yesterday.
The Brisket Tacos were highly touted on so I ordered those on the run...the reviews suggested SB had hit a home run with Brisket, North Alabama White Sauce, and Slaw (cheese...meh)...I had high hopes.
Positives
* Super Friendly - both the Cashier and Chef greeted me and were eager to serve
* Clean - from the parking lot to the bathroom it's a place I was comfortable going
Negatives
* Brisket - COLD, WAY DRY, and WAY TOO SALTY. If i'd had this on it's own I wouldn't have been able to eat it. I actually didn't even eat the last two Tacos.
* Slaw - The Cashier made a point to praise it (I'd seen the same thing on FB), but it had no chance to overcome the SALTINESS of the Brisket. It was like it wasn't even there.
* Sauce - The "White Sauce" was widely praised, but I honestly couldn't taste it above the Brisket. North Alabama White Sauce was created by Big Bob Gibson for Chicken (and sometimes IMHO) Pork - this sauce never stood a chance against Brisket. Much like the Slaw it was like it wasn't even there. I added some Dukes today and that calmed things down a bit...
* Cheese - Shredded Cheese from a Bag on 3 Brisket Tacos for $16 - Sorry, go "Whole Hog" or Taco Bell. It added nothing to the Flavor Profile (I actually hate using that phrase) and was really the only thing that stood a chance against the SALTINESS of the Brisket.
Other
* Limited Seating - don't expect to "Eat In" unless you want to Tailgate in the Parking Lot (there was a work crew doing just that). I only counted a few stools inside
* Limited Hours - catering is their business (I get that as my family owned a Country Store), but 1100-1400 on a few days a week doesn't build a following.
Finally
* I'm only reviewing the Brisket Tacos here - other options may be much better...Brisket requires a Strong Counter (Sauce, Slaw, etc.) and the Tacos just didn't add up. Other Options may be much better and I hope they are...I will certainly try them based on the reception of the Staff.
* I was surprised at the Total when it came up and thought it was an Auto-Tip for To Go Orders...I grew up working a Pull-Register at my Family's Country Store so Totals pop up quickly and something was amiss. Turns out there was a 4% Surcharge added to my Receipt (don't know if that was for the Credit Card or not, but I was never informed)...either raise your prices, blame Biden (lots of blame there...lol), or disclose this up front.
Please don't let this review discourage you from trying SB - I will likely go back at some point and try something more traditional - brisket with Red Sauce or maybe the Pork. Go in with your eyes open and understand you're going to get fast, friendly service....just not my style. read more