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As soon as I pulled into Holiday Inn's parking lot I noticed Smokin Buns and decided immediately that was were I wanted dinner. You can't beat a one minute walk across the parking lot. The cashier was super friendly and after asking if it was my first time dining there she explained the menu. They have a dry erase board and a fish special was advertised. I love fish and was very tempted but the name of the restaurant is Smokin Buns so I decided to keep that in mind when ordering. You build your burger which is cool. Between Brioche and Jalapeño Cheddar for the bun choice I selected jalapeño. For my cheese I selected pepper jack. Four burger toppings are free. Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions. I selected pickles and onions. There are more options available for an up charge. If you request mustard it comes on the side in packets. My burger was delicious. If I am in West again I would very happily order a burger here again. It was superb.
Smokin' Buns in West, Texas: A Pit Stop of Disappointment I've always thought critics loved throwing one-star reviews around, reveling in the gloom of it all. Turns out, I'm not much of a critic, just someone who loves great food and counts on reviews to help make sure my fellow diners and I enjoy our meals. Which is why writing this particular review pains me, but I hope it's taken as feedback for improvement. Nestled just off the highway near the Czech pastry shops, Smokin' Buns stands out like a bright red barn among the Texas horizon--a BBQ spot with a drive-thru and a homey vibe. Tired from the road, we opted to stretch our legs and dine inside. And that's where the surprises began: it's far bigger inside than it looks from the outside, a sprawling, rustic wood interior accents, complete with old-school tchotchkes, Texas news on the TV, and a good ol' Texan greeting. So far, so good. We ordered a meat plate and a burger, though some of the essential BBQ items were out of stock (midweek blues, I suppose). As we waited, the only other patron--a patient elderly lady--was still lingering, waiting for her to-go order, and the dining room's chill had us shivering a bit. Finally, her food arrived. Moments later, ours did too. Let's get down to it: if you've ever had fast-food BBQ like Dickey's or Spring Creek, Smokin' Buns is a few steps down from even that. The brisket was dry and old, tasting more like jerky than the tender, juicy slices one expects. The sausage? Picture thick-cut Eckrich straight from the microwave. The "queso" was nothing but a basic Rotel mix. Then came the sides. The mac and cheese? Pure cafeteria flashback--watery and flavorless. The bread was just two pieces of plain Mrs. Baird's, no butter, no toasting, no love. The BBQ sauce tasted suspiciously store-bought (my bet's on Kraft). The most vibrant part of the plate was the side toppings: fresh red onions and pickles. Then there was the burger--a bit of redemption, but with toppings so cold they felt slapped on as an afterthought. The onion rings were the best part, and the truffle fries missed the mark entirely, more like limp fries than anything worthy of "truffle." Before leaving, I thought we'd give dessert a chance and bought an apple mini pie. That was the final straw--the crust was raw, and the glazed apple slices tasted canned, disappointing to the core. To sum it up, this felt like food bought at the store and served at a potluck, trying to pass off as homemade. And, like any potluck with fake home-cooking, everyone caught on quick. As we paid, the cashier suggested the milkshake, "It's the best I've ever had," she said, homemade and all. Lesson learned for next time: just ask the cashier what to order. With its Texas hospitality, charming interior, and even a clean restroom, Smokin' Buns has its appeal. But we came for the food, and even the flies barely gave it a glance. If this place reinvented itself as a burger, milkshake, and onion ring joint, they might just be onto something. As for the rest? Maybe a bit of soul and seasoning are in order.
Good burger, good price, great service. I was driving to Fort Worth and getting hungry. I checked Yelp and saw this place. However I was already running very late so I kipped my dinner that night. Today as I was heading back to Houston I decided I wanted to try to find this place. I didn't remember where it was on Yelp just about an hour outside of Fort Worth. I tried looking as I was driving and couldn't find anything. I stopped to get gas about 10-15 miles up the road and figured I'd give it one last chance to try to find somewhere to get a late lunch. Low and behold, this place popped up. As I pulled into the parking area it was a little confusing and I ended up driving off the curb. Thud... I hope my car is okay. Perhaps it could be marked a little better. I came inside decided to try the double cheeseburger. $17 as a combo seems fair enough. I noticed they had housemate pickles and Dr pepper grilled onions so why not throw those on the burger. The girl working the register was very friendly and patient as I tried to make decisions such as which cheese, which toppings, and what bun. I went with the jalapeno cheddar bun, and pepper jack cheese. None of it was particularly spicy. I opted for the onion rings which came with a Chipotle mayo that complemented them nicely. I was all ready to give a 4, as it's very solid but not out of this world. Then from out of the kitchen comes a young man to offer to refill my sweet tea. Between that and the great attitude at the front, this was a level of surface I just did not expect but surely should be rewarded.
Passing through, loved the name so we stopped for lunch. It does have a drive-thru but we opted to dine in. The decor is cute and employee were very polite but the food was expensive and a B- at best. 2 of 3 kids finished their corndogs but these fry loving kids only at 3-4 fries each. The onion rings are Definitely frozen and zero flavor. The burgers were ok but not memorable. It has potential w/ the fun name, decor and nice staff but the food wasn't anything special.
Talk about hospitality at its finest! I travel a lot and I review a lot of places, if I could give this place 10 stars I would, if you don't stop here you're missing out! The service from literally everyone working including the cook was phenomenal! Food was excellent and the portions were huge! The environment was very inviting with old school movies playing in black and white, I will be stopping here again next time I'm passing through!
this is a cute local hole in the wall- they have burgers and bbq- i can't say how the bbq is because we only had burgers- the burger was good though- they make their own pickles so that's a nice touch. the prices aren't too bad. its actually a fairly large inside seating area- great customer service. good flavors!
Great place for a burger! I pulled up and it seemed as if they were closed because there was like 2 cars in the parking lot. Decent size place on the inside. They had college football games going on when we walked in, which was nice. The staff made some very nice recommendations for us and was very helpful. I will say, they aren't very fast for getting your food to you, but it is worth it. I went specifically for the burger, but they have loaded baked potatoes and loaded frito pies. And when I say loaded, I mean loaded. They had like sausage, brisket, chili, and a whole bunch more of topping on these bad boys. They looked extremely good, which is what I'll probably get next time. The burgers have fresh meat that was made into patties. They definitely aren't frozen, which is probably one reason it takes a little longer on the food to make. Around, it's just a great burger. The sides are all very good to. Can't go wrong with any of them. Can't wait to drop in again here.
Where to start?? We came across this restaurant by accident. We were putting gas, headed back to get on the freeway and we saw that it was open.. but only had one car. So, we decided to check it out! The buns, although cheddar jalapeño, have this sweet soft taste to them. The bacon, is a super thick cut with just the right amount of fat and meat and saltiness. Typing this out I can still taste it. The fries had a nice bite to them, with packed in flavor. The ranch was delicious and the veggies on the burger were crisp and cold- I honestly love that! The service, was amazing! The cashier was so sweet, so accommodating- especially knowing this was our first time. So helpful! She continued to come check on us, which was a plus. You do order and pay upfront and the food is brought out to you. It was a small wait- but so worth it. The location, is small and super comfortable! It feels like home and it's very welcoming! We're from Corpus Christi, but I promise we will be back! Soo soo good. Side note- they also have milkshakes and bbq as well as additional side items to choose from.
The friendliest man you'll come across, great guy, if someone were to represent Texas it'd be him for sure. The burgers were excellent, surprised I've never been here before! If your stopping over here for Slovaceks gas station, stop and get a burger here They have a small selective menu but that's what makes these little places easy going. * Dine-in & drive through very convenient if you don't have the time.
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Ashley G is the GOAT!!!!! Love this place and their food. Milkshake rocked. Tots are good. Will be back. read more
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May not look like alot outside but this place is awesome! Kind staff, excellent burgers, corn dogs and salads! If you go for a burger, get the Dr Pepper Grilled Onions and the grilled jalapenos! read more
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Best burgers in town and the hand cut fries can't be beat. It'd be great to also see a grilled chicken sandwich option. read more
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So good! Read the reviews and it truly is as good as they state. Staff was super nice, the burgers were excellent, fries and onions rings tasty and the tea was as great as well! 5 stars in my book! read more
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All was excellent tasting food They have a wonderful burger that in a nice blend of beef & pork, it's super moist and "The Best Burger "for miles around. The brisket Potato is also a very good choice and my favorite with lots of toppings it's really enough for a small family. This family owned restaurant has always friendly service is super clean and a great atmosphere with no blaring noise or TV's to distract you from enjoying your family or friends. It's really 10 stars and You won't be disappointed read more
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As a mom of two kiddos I would lean towards McD's across the street but boy was I wrong!!! This place is amazing! My kiddos ate great and my burger was delicious! The inside is so cute and clean! The Staff is friendly and inviting. We will make a point to stop here next time we come through and I can't wait! read more
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We normally stop at West to get our usual sausage kolache but since it was lunch time we saw this new burger place had opened up. So glad we made a choice to come here instead. My wife doesn't eat as much and I believe the owner was the one who helped us today, he let her order off the kids menu, which she loved her cheese burger and onion rings! Now as for myself, I ordered the jalapeño sour dough bun cheeseburger with pepper Jack cheese they offer a good amount of toppings I added grilled onions jalapeños and mushrooms. Also had the home made truffle parmesan fries! Amazing does not begin to describe the overall flavor of this burger! You owe to yourself to stop in this place, we didn't even get to try the milk shakes but if they are like everything else here you won't be disappointed. This will be a regular stop for us now! read more
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I stopped in here on the way from Dallas to Austin. I didn't want BBQ and I didn't want kolaches but was settled on Slovacek's. As I'm pulling in I see Smokin Buns and decided a burger was what I needed. The place is small and clean. The staff friendly. I ordered a bacon double cheeseburger and fries with a drink for roughly $16. The bacon was tasty and very thick. Like almost as thick as a pork chop. It was good for me, but some customers may prefer thinner slices. The burger was a little overcooked, but I never told them how I wanted it, so they get a pass for that. It was otherwise delicious but I wish they would have out the mayo and mustard on for me. No, I'm not lazy but q burger has a super short shelf life. Disassembling it to spread on condiments cools off the bun and makes a mess. Please, just do it for me???? Otherwise delicious. One of the better burgers I've had on I35. Sadly, the fries were unsuccessful. They were seasoned properly, and cold, as well as soggy. I realize that is the way most Texans prefer them but seriously this was a swing and a miss. They are the reason for 4 stars. Overall I'd recommend this place but guys, please fix your fries. That would elevate this to 5 stars and I'd rave about it. read more
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100 Czech Inn Dr
West, TX 76691
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