Stanleys catered for our event at the university of Texas at Tyler and they truly live up to the standard of being kind !!! Oh and their food is delicious coming from a Texas bbq virgin! Danny was super kind & great !! read more

Tried Stanley's BBQ and it did not disappoint. I had the chopped beef sandwich and a loaded baked potato, both were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. The customer service was great, friendly, and fast. I also really liked the restaurant layout, with both indoor and outdoor seating that makes it a comfortable spot to hang out. The music added a fun vibe, and the sweet tea was on point. Definitely a place I will be coming back to. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Sign on Building - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

It's hard to say something about Stanley's that hasn't already been said. It's good. It's real good. The sercice was fantastic, order at the counter, grab a number, get your drink, and find a table. They'll bring it to you. Everyone I spoke to was welcoming and helpful. I couldn't ask for better service. Food: I got the triple whatever it's called which is more than enough for 2 people but I knew I wanted to try everything. The brisket was spot on, not too heavy on the pepper, tender and juicy. Great smoke and flavor. Baby back ribs were also great and I actually like that they did not fall off the bone. I like to pull it off with my teeth like a real man! Don't get me wrong, they were tender as can be. Three kinds of sausages, House, jalapeño cheese, and hot link. I ate the house and jalapeño but brought the hot link home. Both had great snap when I bit into them and the flavors were excellent. I also had the potato salad and it was pretty good too. I prefer a little mustard in mine, but this mayo based potato salad was tasty. For dessert I had the chocolate sheet cake. It was soft and delicious. Overall, Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue lives up to the hype. If I'm in Tyler again I will certainly be stopping by again. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Stanley's is the only place in Tyler with over a thousand Yelp reviews. It's the most reviewed place in all of East Texas on Yelp. Whatever I say is a mere drop in the bucket compared to everyone else's opinion. Luckily, I sway the same way. Stanley's is the establishment of Tyler. If you mention Tyler to another Texan, they ask about Stanley's. I've seen people out in public wearing a Stanley's shirt. It's a place people will go out of their way just to try. As a former Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joint and a current honorable mention, it's viewed as one of the best barbecue restaurants in Texas. I went with my dad a few times while living in Tyler, and every time I returned on a break, we would make a trip for lunch. You can get a tray of whatever meats you want at Stanley's, but I highly advise against that. The reason is their sandwiches are the star of the show, in my opinion. There are two MVPs at Stanley's. The Mother Clucker is a smoked chicken thigh with cheddar, spicy BBQ mayo, and a glorious fried egg on their jalapeño cheese sourdough bun. It's recognized by Texas Monthly and appreciated for its killer flavor. The other MVP, which I always alternate with the Clucker, is the Super Deluxe Brother-In-Law. It has a grilled hot link, cheese, and chopped brisket on a jalapeño cheese sourdough bun. It's an absolute delight to all the senses. I recommend trying either of these before thinking of getting a regular three-meat tray. When I visited recently, I couldn't go to Stanley's for lunch, which was heartbreaking. I went for a quick breakfast instead. I got the Super Deluxe Breakfast Bro with a jalapeño cheese sausage link, cheese, and folded eggs on a biscuit. I should have asked for chopped brisket on it out of curiosity, but I stuck with the sandwich. They whipped that up for me along with a potato, egg, and cheese taco for my girlfriend. It was heaven sent. I just knew I had to make a Stanley's stop while in town, even if it was a little different than usual. The original Stanley's building is still standing, but they have added onto it adding a stage for concerts and a full service bar in the back which remains open in the evenings. Luckily, the best part of Stanley's is that it is right in the medical district of Tyler. If you get meat sweats or heartburn, you are only a block away from relief. With all the great options Stanley's has to offer, you probably wouldn't be the first. RIYL: The best barbecue sandwich of your life. read more

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This is a pretty popular barbecue restaurant and keep in mind that this means parking can be a bit difficult. You can go around the corner and up behind the restaurant for a few more parking spots near it, and then walk through the staircase down to get back inside the restaurant you order from one section and they tell you to find a table and then they come find you with your food, the food was actually really good and we didn't have any issues other than parking. They do also have live music bands, which is kind of cool. read more

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Amazing food. I love it all. The service is always friendly and greets you with a smile. We like to sit outside on the covered porch and the kids love to play games. It's busy. It's loud. They have a bar. Some days they have live music. Very cool place to eat. We spent about $80 for myself, my wife , and my daughter. I got a full rack of ribs, the wife got sausage, and my daughter got turkey. They have amazing sweet tea. Again. Love this place read more

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Really great ambiance - good food with a fully stocked bar. We sat on the patio which has ample seating for all party sizes. This is one of the BEST peach cobblers I've ever had!! Not too overwhelming, the perfect amount of sweetness and warm spice. Gooey peaches with a delicious crispy crust and topped with the Blue Bell vanilla ice cream! The potato salad was also delicious and not too heavy. The only small negative was I found my brisket to be dry and the bbq sauce was nothing to write home about. I didn't particularly enjoy the Mac and cheese or coleslaw. This is just a personal preference and I think they are still both worth a try. this is a definite recommend! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Sliced Brisket Sandwich, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw - Side, Potato Salad - Side, Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Maybe I don't like north or east Texas bbq. What is with brisket being dense and dry?? The rib was just ok. The chicken was ok. The turkey was decent. Nothing was exciting. The bbq sauce I didn't care for either. The clucking sauce was described as caines sauce and it's not as good as that. What I didn't understand is the 25 minute wait! when I walked up to no line and ordered straight forward it seemed. Most other bbq joints just cut as you're saying and you leave. Didn't order anything that was out. At least they apologized so maybe that's not typical. read more

What a sweet place. First of all the people are fabulous!! So super super nice! Honestly. Nicest people ever especially the bartenders. Food was delicious! Completely over-ordered but managed to eat it all. Brisket was amazing so was the pulled pork. So bummed they were out of ribs and turkey. But we were there late on a Monday, so I understand completely. Cool little spot. Wish we could be there for live music, but just passing through. A good reason to come back to Tyler TX. read more

On the road to SFA (Nacogdoches) we decided to stop off in Tyler at a place where my daughter looked up on the internet. Couldn't have been happier. It's a busy place and we got there latter part of the noon hour. Just a few people in front of us in line and the manager/owner out there in the front helping direct traffic as parking lot was full. Super nice folks from the register to the food runners to the managers. First class service and attitude. They sold out of Mac and cheese this day so didn't get to try those....but did get to try the German influenced potato salad. It's pretty good. Love how they give you some bread, pickles, and onions with the order. The meat (we got brisket, pulled pork, and a couple sausage links after tips put us around $60) was fantastic and stood alone just fine without the barbecue sauce. But the barbecue sauce was pretty darn good too. I mixed that with the potato salad and had an instant hit for me. You can order the meats in pound increments and the sides in pints is the way to go. The brisket was the nice and soft but still firm enough and the pork was melt in your mouth. Great seasoning all over. If the people are super nice and friendly, the food is good, and the place is kept clean it stands to reason the atmosphere is fantastic too. Lot of happy people in there. Great place for family, business, or even just travelers passing through like us! Worth a stop!!! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Amazing BBQ! I got the Mother Clucker Sandwich, Sliced Brisket Sandwich, and Potato Salad. The restaurant has great vibes with a covered patio for seating. The staff is awesome and the place is clean. Heads up: the front parking lot is small, but there's extra parking behind the restaurant. There's usually a line at peak times, but it moves fast. They were mentioned in the 2025 Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints in "The Next 50". read more

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I found this place from listening to their podcast. Very solid brisket and East TX hot links. Potato salad and coleslaw were great. Beans were avg beans. German sausage was boring. It's NOT ok to ever run out of JC sausage and why there was only 1 register open on a Saturday night was baffling. I'd happily eat at Stanley's again. read more

A Must-Visit BBQ Spot in Tyler! While working in Tyler, TX, a local recommended we check out Stanley's for lunch--and I'm glad we listened! He advised arriving around 11 AM to beat the lunch rush, and he wasn't kidding. I ordered the smoked 1/4 lb chicken with jalapeño cheese sausage and potato salad. Let me tell you--Stanley's knows what they're doing! The chicken was perfectly smoked and juicy, not dry at all. The sausage had just the right kick of spice and a great cheesy finish that left me wanting more. If you're in the Tyler area and craving top-notch BBQ, Stanley's is the place to go. Just be sure to get there early--lines form fast and parking fills up quick! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Chicken Thigh, jalapeño cheese sausage and potato salad! Delicious!! - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

From out of town and here for work. Ive visited many cities known for BBQ. Stanleys came highly recommended and I know why. Their BBQ is so good. Texas style w bbq sauce and rubs that are not overly sweet. Had the Mother Clucker sandwich with smoked chicken, egg, bacon, cheddar cheese on a jalapeño roll. First bite I was hooked. Moist, smokey and delicious. Different levels of flavor as I was eating. We returned the next night and tried the super moist, dry rubbed, fall off the bone pork ribs. These ribs give any other bbq city a run for their money. BBQ sauce is not needed with these ribs! The sliced Brisket was pull about tender and juicy. Again not sauced like other areas in other states. The Cowboy beans were delicious with no brown sugar sweetened sauce. They are Texas style more like ranch style. Delicious! The in house made sausages were slightly dry but had very good flavor. The jalepeno cheddar was loaded w cheese w a hint of heat!! Get in line and order from the friendly staff who were very patient with us. Take your number and find a seat. We sat outside and enjoyed the great weather -70's. The place exudes the ranch bbq feel. Hint each night we visited they were out of some of the meats. So get there early! I put Stanleys BBQ up against any other BBQ in the nation!!! Highly recommend Stanleys to anyone looking for BBQ!! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Mother Clucker Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

I am beyond disappointed with the service and order fulfillment from Stanley's for my Super Bowl party. I placed an order totaling over $249, expecting a full spread of ribs for my guests. Instead, I received one package of four sausage links, a small vacuum-packed chopped brisket, eight hamburger buns, and a bottle of sauce. When I called to rectify this obvious error, the response was completely unacceptable. I was told that the correct items could be sent, but they wouldn't arrive until after the Super Bowl. A replacement arriving after the event it was ordered for is useless. Despite being a repeat customer and eating at Stanley's multiple times in the past, there was no effort to truly make this right or prioritize a loyal client's urgent issue. Because of this total failure in both execution and customer service, I have to rate them a 1. I won't be bringing my business back here. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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The Mother Clucker -run, don't walk and order this! I intended to get it Cadillac style, but forgot when I ordered-next time for sure. Also got regular JD's Trinity-meat, meat and more meat! Only thing is when you're picking which sausage you want (there are 3 kinds we were given a choice of) fyi-there's an extra charge. We weren't told that when we chose the jalapeño cheese. It's not a lot, but it would've been nice to know it was extra. Also, we were asked if we wanted pickles, jalapeños, onions and bread with it-we said yes! There was a little boat of pickles and onions with the mother clucker, so we assumed it was for the JD's trinity, but no bread. We didn't make it known, but I'm sure if we had, they would have eventually brought the bread. But we had to ask for the potato salad we ordered, and didn't want to make a big deal about it. That's on us. Didn't get a chance to try the Texas Taco because we were full-had to get it to go! The guy who brought us our food though-I sure wish I would've got his name! He said he'd been there 2 years-he was great!! Very friendly!! Love love love the atmosphere too. I love places like this-rustic and comfortable. Perfect for a date night or business lunch or just a solo sit down meal. read more

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This is the best BBQ in Tyler and surrounding area. Service is great and their sandwiches and BBQ meat are fantastic. Definitely worth the trip. read more

We visited here on Thursday the 19th. Today is the 26th one week later and we are home in California. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. Me my mom and my brother are all still having major digestive and stomach issues. They started after dining here and haven't gotten better. Our family friend who is a GI doctor at CHRISTUS said we all have food poisoning. While the food looked and tasted good I regret spending $50 here and probably wont be back no matter how famous this place is. I can't stop going to the bathroom. This was the only meal we had that day and since then it's just been issues. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Food: Meh Service: Great Ambiance: Great While visiting Tyler for the week we wanted try as many restaurants as we could! My hubby and I both love GOOD BBQ. Unfortunately, we didn't find it here. We ordered the sausage, ribs, brisket, potatoe salad and beans! The ribs were dry, the brisket was too fatty and didn't like either of the sides! However, I loved the sausage! The sausage was really good! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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We went here while in Tyler at the end of November on a very difficult weekend due to a family passing. The site is pretty neat. Kind of imagine a smoke shack that just grew here and there with new buildings and smokers wherever there was space over the period of decades. We ordered sausage, which was great, Mac and cheese - very good, brisket sandwich which was good, not great. I think due to it being towards the end of their supply maybe? I don't know. Would go back just to get there earlier to get another brisket sample. Service was fantastic. By chance talked to a manager there who gave us a tour of everything. Really liked seeing all the areas and all that has been created to make good Texas bbq. She also gave us a rack of ribs to try and take home and we cooked them up a few days later and they were fantastic!! Will get some of those fresh from the smoker next time. read more

Second time we stop here for lunch coming from Fort Worth. You order n then go up stairs outside to eat under cover. We sat at the long wood bench. Don't! There was a popped nail that ripped the leg out of my shorts ! Which were Vans and new. Oh well. When I pointed it out the on staff manager apologized n went to get something to pound the nail back in. Then he thought he was done. He had said he had ripped his pants on it too. I was like well if you know about.. why is it still happening? But instead I was polite and asked that our lunch be comped which he did. It doesn't pay for the shorts but it's something. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Popped nail at Stanleys Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! The atmosphere is fun and lively. Staff hustling around everywhere. Making sure you have everything you need. Food is amazing! Hometown BBQ at its best. The food choices are great. This time I got the "Brother in Law" Grilled hot link, cheese & chopped brisket & sauce. Mac and Cheese. Blackened Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Blackened Gulf Shrimp, Cabbage, Pickled Red Onions, Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Cilantro on a Locally made Corn Tortilla! Tacos are AMAZING!!! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Brother in Brother-In-Law Sandwich and Macaroni & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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The ribs were tender and have a slightly sweet rub, which makes them delicious. The brisket was also very very tender and delicious! Potato salad....excellent. I'll be back! read more

Oh holy smokes this place is a must stop if you are ever in the area!!! This place has one of the coolest set ups of any bbq joint I've seen. Love the indoor/outdoor seating options along w/the bar. Staff was friendly and informative. Once you are seated you get your own refills and throw your own trays away, which is not a knock by any means. I made the mess so I am more than happy to get it put away. When it comes to the menu I can't help you. I have had just about everything on the menu and everything is absolutely amazing! I have eaten at this place 3 times now and can't get enough of this place. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Ambiance? A+ Service? A+ Best brisket around. Sandwich options are their strength. Live music nights are a must. read more

So I had a random craving for Frito Pie. When I say I tossed the cold frito pie with no chili in the fridge and went to sonic for a Fritos wrap (asked for extra chili on the side to bring back), I did just that and should have just gone there first but had higher hopes of more than fast food. So glad I didn't get the big one for an even bigger disappointment. $13... for cold beef, cold cheese, and bbq sauce on Fritos. This is why it is hard for folks to go out and spend money on something. 10/10 folks agree that chili is a main ingredient of a Frito Pie. read more

Amazing bbq! The location looks small from the outside but is so big inside! Tons of seating, cool ambiance especially for live music. Came for lunch while visiting town and this was a top rated spot so had to try it. Did not disappoint. Good value and great flavor, the chicken brisket nachos were my favorite. Got a jumbo turkey sandwich and peach cobbler as well. Service was good too, as they came by the table to ask how everything tasted. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Small Loaded Nachos Turkey Breast Sandwich Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Our visit to this barbecue joint was nothing short of a culinary revelation. It's the kind of place that leaves you convinced it deserves a spot on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Sadly it was only Top 100. The brisket was a masterpiece. The meat had a great pull to it, yielding just enough resistance before melting in your mouth. The smoke ring was a beautiful, deep pink that went all the way through, showing off the slow, deliberate cook time. The bark was thick and peppery, providing a perfect textural contrast to the tender meat. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was another highlight. The spice level was spot on--just a hint of heat from the jalapeños that complemented the savory, melty cheese without overpowering it. The medium grind gave the sausage a fantastic, hearty texture. Finally, the ribs were everything you hope for. The meat had an incredible flavor and was so tender it practically fell off the bone. The sauce was a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, enhancing the pork without masking its natural deliciousness. This place is a true Texas barbecue gem. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Food is not very good. Long line to order but the food did not take too long to get. The seating area is nice and enjoyable. Servers were very nice and friendly the new lady at the re poster was training and was not very good but she'll get there. We order regular ex wife sandwich and jumbo ones and the difference between them is 3 dls not worth it at all. The difference was so minimum very disappointing. We order nachos and they were soooo greasy, tortillas were swimming in oil. It said loaded nachos but I was charge 2 dls extra for meat. Small for 17 dls plate. We were on a road trip but we would not recommend or ever stop here again. It was 90 dls for 4 person. read more

We found ourselves in Tyler for a family emergency with someone in the hospital and looking for something to eat. Of course we took to Yelp and Stanley's came up boy am I glad it did!! You order at the counter and the food is brought to you. We went several times while we're in Tyler and all we ever tried where the tacos they have various different tacos all fresh ingredients all delicious. They also have lots of barbecue options. We just never got around to trying them. They have seating inside and out. Staff is very friendly. We sat inside the bar area as well one time and they have great drink specials daily . I know it sounds weird to get tacos at a barbecue place but trust me when Tyler go to Stanley's and try the tacos ! Add it to the love list read more

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This place was AMAZE-BALLZ! I went here with my father and my boyfriend for a nice afternoon lunch on a roadtrip! And let me just tell you, look no further. This place was the perfect mix of food, service, and atmosphere! We shared a plate full of different meats and sides, the pulled pork was FANTASTIC! Really melted all the flavors on my tongue, and might I just add, the BBQ sauce was to DIE FOR!! The sausage links, according to my boyfriend, were phenomenal, perfectly seasoned and wonderfully made. As for the service, I will say I know how a long day in the food industry can be, especially during a lunch or a dinner hour. My dad is a pretty goofy fella who loves to make jokes and kid around with the staff, the lady at the front who took our order didn't seemed very enthusiastic or interested, but I'll say, I don't expect everyone to adapt to his life style, so no harm no foul! Our server was amazing though, always made sure we were good and had full drinks. The atmosphere, since it was so busy and it was early enough the sun wasn't blazing on us, we decided to sit outside. Luckily, everywhere we turned, there were fans to accommodate for the beaming sun, if there were to be one. This also helped keep some of the flies and bugs away. This place made a wonderful impression and will be so wonderful to come back and visit if we are ever in the area again!! read more

The Mother Clucker sandwich is great and very popular.People drive from Dallas to eat it.The service is great.It's a very old restaurant with outside seating.I haven't tried anything else there. read more

The Giant Frito Pie was DA BOMB. A friend of mine lives in Tyler and said "don't leave town without eating at Stanley's". He was SO RIGHT. Brisket instead of chili was BRILLIANT. Enormous and delicious. It looks like a kind of hole-in-the-wall joint. Those are usually the best places and IT WAS. My wife had the brisket stuffed potato and came away with leftovers. It too was enormous. It would go here often if I lived in Tyler! read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - The Giant Frito Pie - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Tried out this restaurant today. For 4 adults, we got 1 large super nachos, 1 sandwich and 1 burger. The large nachos were a tiny serving for a large. It was not sharing size. Nothing comes with any sides. It was good food just a bummer that there is no sides provided. The pulled pork was dry with no slaw. All the staff was super friendly. Great vibes from the place. Will be back just a bummer on no sides coming with your meal and portion sizes. read more

Stanley is about 4.25 stars. This BBQ joint very famous in Tyler Texas. We visit the restaurant close to 2 pm and there still a line there at the order. Parking is a challenge due to popularity. One thing for sure you need to find the order location of you are the first timer. They don't take the order on the table. You will need to order at the counter and take the order number and place on the holder on the table you choose. Food delivery is quick. We got the ex wife sandwich. Crazy name for sandwich with brisket and pull pork. Vey delicious. We also got their winning dry rub BBQ baby back ribs. This dish has two side and we got the cowboy bean and the potato salad. The baby back back ribs is amazing. Rib size also big. Overall is good. We got a can of lone star Texas light beer. Very refreshing during the hot weather. read more

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This BBQ joint located in East Texas is the best you'll find. While driving through town I noticed this place and stopped to eat for lunch. It was busy during lunch but the line moves fast. After you order there is a huge dining area with a bar. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The brisket and ribs were above average, Mac and cheese was decent, but the dessert was excellent. The service/staff couldn't have been better. If I pass through Tyler again I will definitely stop by. Peace. read more

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Oh. Mylanta! This place is so good. It's all walk up order service, but man, everything is amazing! BBQ is never my first choice but this place is definitely in my top 5 read more

Mac n cheese was DELICIOUS!!! Cold beer! Staff is friendly and helpful! Good music and tv's around plus live music in the evenings. We will definitely be back! read more

Living in California, great bbq can be hard to come by. In Texas you can close your eyes and stumble into good bbq. This was some bbq you needed to take your sweet time with. It takes some real TLC. I could rave on and on about the quality of the meat and the techniques they use. All you need to know is this is clearly elite bbq. There's not a whole lot of confusion. This is simple. (4.8 Stars) read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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It's a funky hole in the wall with terrific ribs! Visited on a cold MLK weekend. Ordered ribs, mac, potato salad and bread. Some of the best ribs I've ever had (besides the wife's). Potato salad was good; it had a little heat to it which I really enjoyed. My wife thought the Mac n Cheese too cheesy---so that's up to you to decide. We ordered drinks from the bar. Bar staff exceedingly nice. Not really any wine options but lots of other choices. Service overall was terrific. Staff kept holding doors open for me. They kept coming over to our table and asking if we needed anything and clearing it off when we finished. This was a terrific experience. Very reasonably priced. There's parking on the street behind it. We had no trouble but I don't know what parking is like on a busy night! Well worth it. read more

Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue - Ribs, Mac and bread - Barbeque Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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