So when I landed in Dallas the car attendant told me to get BBQ. What he didn't say was get Texas Best Smokehouse and I believe that is where I got it wrong. The Yelp App allowed you to order directly from this place and honestly I've only done that twice before so I tried. Plus, it was close to my hotel. Didn't get to see inside the restaurant so no rating for that. Overall I wouldn't order again. Let's get into it! One meat - Two side combo! Brisket was good just not the best I've had. Sides were okay. Nothing I immediately had to review and nothing I would come back for. Decent. read more

Ordered the 3 meat plate via Door Dash. I got the brisket which was good, the turkey which was delicious, and the sausage which was nasty so minus 1 Star. It's what I call fake sausage. It's looks and tastes like an oversized hot dog (pressed meat). The potato salad was delicious as were the fries and spicy bbq sauce. They sent NO PLASTIC-WEAR so minus 1 Star. read more

Most don't think of gas stations and BBQ, I have had some of the best BBQ at roadside gas stations in Texas, well Texas Best Smokehouse did not disappoint me. Great smoke ring on meat good sausage, and sides. And it did not cost an arm n a leg. If you are Grapevine Texas, give it a try. read more

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It is what it is...gas station barbecue. Order at a counter, pay, get a table and eat. Nothing fancy. Some of their sides looked old. I stuck with chips and a drink. The brisket was a little dry. It's okay barbecue if you come in not expecting much. read more

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Ok, I know what you're thinking...gas station BBQ? In Texas no less?!? I gotta say, it's actually decent. We stopped here to use the Tesla Supercharger that's attached to the building, and we decided to give it shot while we waited. The portions were very generous. The guy threw some meat in the box, grabbed some more, and then grabbed even more! He did this for everything in the box, and by the end the lid would barely close! We watched him cut the brisket right off the whole slab of meat, and it was tender enough that our plastic forks easily cut through (no knives needed). The pulled pork was flavorful and better than I was expecting. BBQ sauce was slathered all over both meats, and you can choose from mild or spicy. We chose mild, which was sweet and well balanced. The sides were just ok, but I am picky and rarely find outstanding sides at even the best BBQ joints in the area. The price was great, coming out to $19 total with the drink (before discounts). They give a 20% military discount, which is way more than most! Finally, the facilities are very nice. The BBQ part is in a convenience store for the Texaco gas station. It has LOTS of stuff to choose from, clean and spacious bathrooms, and nice cold air conditioning for that Texas heat. While you can get better BBQ elsewhere in the DFW area, this place is worth eating at if you're already here for gas or a charge. read more

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Smorgasbord of BBQ, sandwiches, pizza and other snacks plus gas and a carwash! This review does not cover all and I'll have to come back to add to it. This place has a Texas Best BBQ, Deli Select Grill, JR's Pizza, andTexaco gas plus a modern brand new car wash! They sell all kinds of tourist items and even some great jerky! All I got today was gas. read more

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This is such a legit Barbeque place. I stop every time I drive thru grapevine. Don't be scars off by the fact it's in a gas station Legit 18 coconuts read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Wow! This is actually inside the new Texaco station here in Grapevine. I was shocked, as I was not expecting what I found! Not only do they have great barbecue, and the sides to go with it, the atmosphere is very nice! I included a (tasteful) picture of their restroom (hopefully that doesn't offend anybody!), only because I could not believe how nice it was. Is it just me, or are barbecue prices are awfully high? This one's no exception to that rule, however it was great barbecue! With a great selection of sides. Furthermore, the barbecue place is an extension of the convenient store (inside the Texaco station). It is clean, very country modern, with very friendly folks, and a great selection of everything! So, you're not just limited to what the Barbeque Restaurant has to offer! Additionally, there's a car wash here and they're offering special deals this month (May) for new customers. Highly recommend you stop in here and try everything out! I think you'll love it! It's a great addition to Grapevine! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Main dining - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Being a BBQ snob I was more than surprised of the overall flavor of the sliced brisket sandwich. Really good, I went with the spicy sauce and it complemented the meat flavor into a surprisingly good sandwich. A little expensive for a lunch special but does come with a side and a small drink. read more

After more than two years, I figured that was plenty of time for them to finally put prices on all their items, so I figured I'd give them another chance. STILL a large amount of their items have no prices on them. Seriously?!? I guess your target market is the tourist at The Gaylord and Great Wolf who will just throw things in their basket with little worry about price since they're on vacation? When I asked the cashier about it this time the answer was that "he didn't know anything about that but he's more than willing to do a price check if I bring the item(s) to him". Ummm... how about "No thanks, I'll just go somewhere else!" read more

Clean and new, decent selection. Staff is utterly dismissive to customers at best - sometimes even hostile. I won't spend one thin red cent at this place based on the way they treated me as long as the manager on duty as of noon 6/29/2024 is still calling the shots. He has his employees acting like him, and it's no good! read more

This is one of the newest BBQ restaurants in the area, and with reviews all over the board, I decided I had to go and see for myself. It is adjacent to a gas station, and gives one the feel of a miniature Buckee's, with fudge and jerky, etc., several gas pumps and a large number of electric charging stations. There is ample dining space, and there are actually three restaurants side-by-side with pizza and sandwiches along with BBQ. The service was very friendly and patient as we all decided on our meats and sides. My go-to for a first visit is usually brisket and ribs, so that's the direction I took on this occasion. "The Cowboy", as is it called, is a 2 Meat dinner with 2 sides and is $14.99. The Cowgirl (1 Meat and 2 Sides) is $12.49. They also offer Baked Potatoes (Barrel and Loaded Barrel), meats by the pound, and Sandwiches - which seem to be the best deal at $6.99 and additional $2.49 to add fries. There are also Family Packs, the largest being 3 1 lb. meats, 3 double sides, 8 rolls and sauce for $59.99. I thought the portions were good, although others got smaller ribs than I received. The ribs had a thick crust that was pretty strong and a bit salty, but they were tender and came off the bone well. The brisket was also tender - a little dry in parts - but if you like your brisket lean, it's a good choice. Those in my group that got the spicy sausage said it was their favorite. They offer a wide selection of sides, including the typical baked beans, mac n cheese and the like. I chose a cheesy diced potatoes that were quite good and a cold broccoli salad that was good as well. Overall, it's a good option if you're in the area, especially if you want to stop for lunch and charge your electric car while you eat. I'm pretty tough on BBQ ratings because there is so much great BBQ to compare to, so don't be dissuaded by a 3 Star rating. There's a lot of good about this place, so give it a try for yourself. read more

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"Texas Best" BBQ implies, just that, that you are Texas' best BBQ, and I can tell you that while this place did not suck, it is in no way even close to Texas Best BBQ. Upon entering my expectations were high, because, well you know.. Those expectations were not met. Service, just ok, nothing to brag about. I was the only customer and I was still not greeted or served immediately. The transaction of ordering and paying was just that, transactional and not warm or friendly. I ordered a Turkey Breast Sandwich Dinner with Barbecue Beans and Peach Cobbler. The servings were rather small for the 12.49 I was charged. Seriously, I was astounded at how little turkey my sandwich had in it. The bread was blah as well and served as no compliment to the meat inside of it. The sauce, just ok. On a positive note, the turkey was tender. In fairness, I might have stretched and given this place 3 stars if I had felt they really tried or cared I was there as again, they were not terrible just FAR from the "Best" in Texas, or even the "Best" on the street they are on. They are the closest to the hotels in the area, so they may fool some but probably not. Seriously, if you are a tourist, go just a little further down the street to one of the "other" places who will give you a big Texas Howdy and be a LOT closer to being a contender for "Texas Best" read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I love this gas station & it is convenient for me to charge my Tesla & have a quick bite to eat. It reminds me of a mini buc-ee's in all it has to offer from all flavors of jerky , popcorn & so much more! It has souvenirs galore & tons of fresh food from sushi & sandwiches. On this day, I tried the brisket tacos & they were terrible as the people cutting the brisket literally just chopped up fat. It was 95% fat & 5% meat. I was so disappointing but the place I still find to be a treat to stop in & replenish whatever needs you may have. read more

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I didn't see this place in yelp but kept driving past looking for dinner. I was staying at the nearby Marriott / Bass Pro / Grapevine Mills area and there's not much to pick from past 7pm. I took a chance- was not disappointed. Friendly service. Got the brisket and chicken, pinto beans nice and jalapeño-y. Cornbread and coleslaw. It's better than any bbq restaurant back home and I know it's not the Texas platinum standard but it was really good! The gas station store section is huge and looks like a mini fancy buccees. Thanks for dinner! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Sorry no before pic- it was actually really good! - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I Normally charge my Tesla at this location. Food is pretty good except for 1 situation but Antonio took care of me and made sure I left happy.. Thank you Antonio for caring enough to make it right.... This is my new spot read more

This was disappointing. The food was cold...the team didn't seem to know much about what the combos were and my "chopped beef" was mostly fat and gristle on a bun instead of meat. The corn lacked seasoning as well. The worst thing was when the guy handed me my drink cup...he wiped his hands on his shirt and then stuck his fingers well INSIDE my drink cup. Even before Covid I was not about that at all. This was my first time at this restaurant but this was enough that I won't be going back to this location or any other in the future. read more

I walked in and asked for a cowgirl bbq brisket and they gave me literally 3 slices of meat, horrible customer service too! The location of I 20 and belt line is sooo much better!! read more

Was at this location to charge my car and decided to stop in for lunch. Walked up to order and the young employee acted like making my order was the last thing he wanted to do. Ordered a Turkey Sandwich that was quite dry. Also didn't receive everything included in my order. I honestly regret not giving the food back and asking for a refund with the service and quality combined. I'm sure there are much better options in the area that will actually want your business and will provide better product. read more

One of the better gas stations with good food options and selections of snacks, etc. Clean and large bathrooms. NOTE: Not all of the Texas Best gas stations / restaurants are equal, this is one of the better ones. read more

This is the most amazing convenience store second only to Bucee's. But it's first on my list because you can actually get in and out of there without being run over. :-) the food is perfect. The gift selections are perfect. I think it's because they're right next-door to the Gaylord Texan. Best car wash on the planet ever. Seriously. They're not giving anything away. Everything is pricey, but sometimes I need to feel pricey. :-) read more

Great place to get a quick bite and have it taste pretty good. They have a vast menu and an attentive staff. I enjoyed my pulled pork sandwich while I was waiting on my car to get charged. If your bar is world-class dining experience, you should know not to expect that here. However, if you want really good food at a reasonable price you'll like it here. read more

1st and last time to visit. got Family Pack with 2 meats 3 sides. Brisket had a good flavor but was mostly fat. Chicken was very dry and the rub little too spicy. None of the sides looked good. We got corn, covered in oil and green beans that were very salty. Cucumber/tomato salad was the highlight of the meal. Sorry, this is not a good restaurant. If we had the time we would have definitely gone somewhere else! read more

Was really looking forward to trying the bbq. Was very disappointed Mac n cheese plain Cucumber salad- yup- it had cucumbers n onions in it, but no flavor Cornbread - not sweet. Had no flavor The turkey was ok Brisket again had no flavor Who seasons y'all food????? Bc whoever is in charge of seasoning needs to take some lessons. 2 meat 2 sides for $20?????? Overpriced plain bbq. If you gonna make it in this town I strongly advise to take some lessons from bbq masters read more

Best shouldn't be in the name of this restaurant. The brisket was extremely tough couldn't cut it with a plastic fork and knife. The macaroni definitely was over cooked by about 10 minutes. The loaded mashed potatoes was ok. Here is a tip for the owner of this place smoke your brisket lower and slower. My suggestion is smoke your meat at 200 degrees for 18 to 24 hours. Add more salt and pepper. This will bring out more of the flavor. You would think living in Texas we would be swimming in good BBQ. read more

This is an incredible new establishment (2021). Under the canopy you will find over ten clean, easy-to-use gas pumps with average gas prices [Texaco with Techron]. The gas prices can be lowered if a car wash is included. Tip: get the car wash! Incredible! Cleaned my SUV more than any automated car wash I have ever been in. Super friendly staff, food is amazing, and atmosphere inside the stores reminds of a Buc-ess. I will make a stop here for gas and a wash (and snacks of course) as long as it is in operation. read more

A great little BBQ spot in the gas station. Very clean, new and a great addition to grapevine. The food was good and we would come again read more

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1st time here - the name should say Texas' mediocre bbq. Went for a the Texas tacos with brisket. Came with two sides. 12.49 total. Tacos are street taco sized. The brisket was not terrible, but I can promise you it ain't ' the best'. Hot sauce tasted stale and was hot. Bbq sauce not spicy was a better choice to top the tacos with. Green beans out of a can and so-so. Baked beans not bad - maybe the pinto beans are better? For 12:00 noon the place was fairly empty. Hate to see a newer business go under so they better step up their game. If it was ' Texas Best' it would be packed with a line out the door. Those are some big shoes to fill! read more

This place is located inside of a gas station so the seating is like cafeteria or mall food court. The dining area is very clean and comfortably quiet at lunch time (thats when I was there). I ordered 2 meats plate (sausage and sliced brisket). I requested for the top meat brisket because I hate eating lean, dry "picture perfect" 95% lean brisket with that skinny flap of fat at the top. The cook points at the flap of fat at the top and I didn't want to explain our different views on what "top meat" was. I already knew that I was in for basic, good-enough, and very mediocre BBQ. So here is the rest of the review: 1. Dry dinner roll. 2. The green beans were cooked with bacon and tomatoes, tomatoes over-powered the bacon and made the dish sour. 3. Sausage is mediocre. Conclusion: This is NOT Texas best BBQ, not even close. I gave this place 3 stars for cleanliness and good service. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - 2 meat plate "Cowboy" on the menu. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

People were friendly but "brick oven pizza" is quite the stretch. Gas oven with bricks on the outside, set at 400 degrees. Tastes just like a frozen pizza. Won't be going back. read more

They should be called Texas Worst!! No one greets you, they don't know their own menu when ordering, none of the staff was welcoming or friendly, no one said thanks for coming or visiting. I had to tell the guy 3 times my order. It was simple too!!! A 3 pack of street tacos, he asked if I wanted 3 orders???? Ummm NO. I just want the 1 3 pack of tacos. He asked again 3 orders? NO!!! 1 order of the 3 pack of tacos with brisket and NO fat. It's not rocket science! My husband ordered the Patty Melt sandwich combo. The lady asked him 3 different times what kind of bread and he had to tell her a patty melt comes on toast/bread then she confirmed one more time bread. Then asked if he wanted fries, DUH... he asked for the combo. I was so frustrated I told them not to cook my tacos that I would rather go hungry than deal with the mess. 2 minutes later he says are you ready to pay for your tacos? I cancelled my order so what are you talking about? I went ahead and paid for them since they made them. I get home and it's terrible! No seasoning or flavor at all on the meat or my husband patty melt. AND tons of fat in the tacos. By the time I removed all the fat I barely got 2 bites of each. Will NEVER go back! Not worth my time, money or frustration!!!! End of story- go somewhere else to eat nearby unless you like ZERO customer service and need your colon cleaned out by the frozen tasting fries and flavorless meat. This was terrible!!!!! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - This was the most filled up taco out of all 3 after all the fat was removed. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Absolutely the worst BBQ ever. 2 meat 2 sides were awful. Broccoli salad was way to wet and sweet. The brisket had no seasoning or flavor. The sausage tasted like it had been boiled... no smoke flavor or look. Very disappointed and a waste of $17! read more

This place is great! I loved brisket! The staff is very kind. I recommend this place!

We were really excited to come try out the bbq. when we got there and began to order the gentlemen behind the counter just gave us blank stares and didn't respond to anything we were saying. After he started making our food another gentleman showed up began touching our food without gloves. When asked to replace the buns and put gloves on he started getting very rude and had an attitude. We ended up leaving without getting our food and going to Bartley's where they have excellent service. read more

My son came in and ate BBQ and said it might be best in town. I thought "in a service station?" We're BBQ snobs, so had to give it a try. I've been here twice this month. Both times very pleased. I've tried all the meats and all are real Texas BBQ. All the sides we tried are good too. And especially for the price. Way less than your more "high end" BBQ joints. And the owner was in the store on one trip and stopped by and asked what we thought. He genuinely wanted to know our opinion on the meat. Great guy. read more

Texas Best BBQ looks like a "CHAIN" of BBQ restaurants so I was not expected anything good to come my way. Boy was I surprised=Briscuit, chicken breast, and turkey breast were all delicious, tender, and needed no BBQ sauce(I'm on No Sugar Keto diet.) Very healthy, but very expensive, but all BBQ places are expensive these days. Terrible service. Almost rude. But the food is worth a trip, plus you can wash your car and fill up with gas! read more

A friend recommended this new place and I decided it was worth trying since our fav bbq place closed. Went at 5 to carry out dinner. The guy cutting brisket needs lessons. Or a sharper knife. Or both. They weigh the meat. I find it hard to believe that we received 1/4 pound of brisket or chicken. Maybe this guy can't read the scales. And they need to trim it. I got coleslaw and it was acceptable. Most of the other sides, and there were plenty to choose from, looked like they had been sitting there all day. I got the smashed potatoes for the second side. They were actually good. I did not tip. It was carry out and the meal service was not great. I wouldn't say don't go here. But I will probably try a baked potato or a sandwich on a couple more visits. The food was allright. But it seemed overpriced considering the amount of meat in the meal. read more

Someone please teach them how to slice brisket against the grain. They also have no knowledge about the anatomy of a brisket. I asked for top flap and I could not even talk them through it. Ate here 3 times before reviewing, first time I got lucky and liked the bark and peppery flavor. Second time tough as a boot. Third time cut with the grain after asking for top flap and it was inedible, did not even give it to the dogs, threw it in the trash. Stay away until they learn their trade and how to carve sliced brisket. read more