First off...the sides should not be the star of a BBQ...especially a Texas one. The name is very misleading. It is far from the best. The chicken and turkey were so dry...I had to drown them in barbecue sauce...I'm hoping it marinates in it and we can use the left overs for sandwiches tomorrow. The brisket was okay. It wasn't the best thing I ever tasted. The cornbread was cold and mushy. The rosemary potatoes and mixed veggies were delicious though. I could've had more of those. I know I shouldn't have too high of expectations when it is part of a fuel station, but when you have "best" in your name, y'all need to show up! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - The amount of sauce I used to get my dried chicken and turkey to taste better.... - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

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Pretty Cool The truck stop portion is really nice! Lots of toys for kiddos, and tons of unique gifts and house decor. I was surprised by how cheap some of the ceramic statues were. I saw some neat Native American and cowboy statues for around $80. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

The menu says 2 meats. It doesn't say 2 different meats. Was getting double beef brisket all the time. On april 25th "Karen" manager said she doesn't want to serve me double beef brisket meal because beef brisket is too expensive. Got double beef brisket at that location on april 2nd 2026 and in Denison,TX location on April 22 2026. read more

I ate here a few years ago and remember thinking the sausage was good..Well since in my travels I've come across a bunch of different sausages that blow this away...The sausage here is basically no different that a store-bought...I got the 2 meat platter with chopped brisket...the brisket (and the sausage) were both served room temperature....The brisket was fatty and not all that good...I got the spicy bbq sauce and it was nothing special....I've never had a potato salad with such an overwhelming mustard taste...It made it almost inedible....The best part of my meal was the baked beans and the dinner roll, lol...There were flies buzzing around but the workers were friendly, lol...Overall below average and way over priced....My two meat (1/2 lb meat total) was $20 after tax...No way José! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

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Good food, if you're willing to wait. The guys behind the counter are not in a rush. So if you are I'd advise you to head next door to Steak & Shake, a mistake we unfortunately made. There were about six of us in line, and it took almost a half hour before we could be waited on. Efficiency is not their strong suit. The food was good. Not the best BBQ I've had in Texas, but the best I've had in Henrietta. Admittedly, my test group is quite small here. Chopped brisket sandwich with potato salad. So many ways to go wrong, and they took none of them. So kudos for the eats. But that wait! I counted five people on duty, and four of them were in the back. Oh, and two minutes. Yeah, I had my stopwatch going when I saw one of them attempt to put on a pair of gloves. And that's two minutes for one glove. Quite a struggle there, but I'm happy to report he did get it on. I didn't time the second one. I didn't need my blood pressure rising further. I'm hoping those four in the back were cooking, and if they were, then snaps for making good food! read more

This was the best place around several years ago but sadly it is a below average gas station and BBQ place now. The prices in the convenience store part are okay, the cashiers were nice, but they have tip jars now for the cashiers which is odd. The jerky counter is never staffed and the jerky tastes old. This jerk was always fresh before, now it tastes like store bought jerky. I got peppered beef and habanero beef. Both tasted bad. The BBQ restaurant is dirty, lots of flies behind the counter and in the sides and on the meat. Pretty gross. Every surface I saw needed to be wiped down. Go here if you need to use the bathroom (not terribly clean) or if you need to buy a bottled water. Keep trucking to the next place if you need anything else. read more

OK folks here we go. I ordered a dinner plate with three meats and it comes with a drink $23.80 The food was OK but extremely cold. Any thing that you order in this restaurant it's cold, I was going to get up and ask the guy if he could put my plate in the microwave oven and heat it up or you can take it back to your truck and heat it up, Live and learn. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Cold food - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

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This was a really good rest stop! So there's a gas station, gift shop and food... can't ask for more! We were traveling through and needed a snack, hubby suggested this place because he passes by here sometimes for work. I can't comment on the actual restaurant because we didn't order anything, but I saw a sign that said they weren't doing dine in just yet (take out only). They have really clean restrooms and in fact, there was an employee in there scrubbing everything down as we walked in. Very impressive! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Love the country style - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

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Amazing travel stop! Extremely nice, extremely clean, very polite and helpful staff. Nicest bathrooms and 2 showers. I've never seen a Pilot truck stop / Shell station so nice. BBQ place, Steak and Shake, incredible gift shop all attached. read more

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The smoked meats were really good. The sides were awful. HUNDREDS of flies on dirty sticky tables. Hard pass next time! Sorry

Tasty, tasty BBQ. Love the meats and the sides. And they even give a free mac and cheese to the kiddies. Went here on the way to Lawton for some EV charging. Stopped by again on the way back. Will be back when we are in the area again. Thank you for the delicious food and ultra-friendly staff. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

During a recent road trip, I decided to try out Texas Best Smokehouse, attached to a gas station, in hopes of savoring some authentic Texas barbecue. Unfortunately, my dining experience was marred by several notable drawbacks. As I approached the smokehouse, the first issue that caught my attention was the swarm of flies hovering around the food displays. While I noticed that the meat was properly covered, the persistent presence of flies was off-putting and made it difficult to enjoy the meal fully. Consequently, I opted not to get any sides, despite them being cold as intended, as I couldn't shake the unpleasant feeling brought on by the flies. When it came to the main course, I must admit that the food fell short of the expectation set by its name. The barbecue, though not terrible, was far from being the best in Texas. The flavors were rather lackluster, and the meat failed to deliver that authentic and smoky taste one would anticipate from a place with "Texas" in its name. The overall quality of the food was subpar, leaving me disappointed and wanting more. On a positive note, the employee working at the smokehouse was courteous and accommodating. They were quick to address any questions I had and provided attentive service, which slightly softened the impact of the less-than-ideal dining conditions. Despite the friendly staff, the presence of flies and the underwhelming taste of the barbecue overshadowed the overall experience at Texas Best Smokehouse. While the convenience of being attached to a gas station might make it an accessible option for travelers, the lackluster food and hygiene concerns leave much to be desired. In conclusion, my visit to Texas Best Smokehouse left me with mixed feelings. The flies swarming around the food and the mediocre taste of the barbecue significantly impacted the dining experience. While the employee's helpfulness was appreciated, it wasn't enough to compensate for the overall shortcomings. If improvements are made to address the cleanliness and food quality issues, Texas Best Smokehouse could potentially redeem itself and truly live up to its name. As it stands, however, I wouldn't consider it a top-notch choice for experiencing authentic Texas barbecue. read more

Great food great service love the inside of the bar area ask for Stacie Steaks cooked perfect read more

We were hungry and nothing else around, so we stayed to eat. This was not a sit down restaurant, but a buffet of sorts. I chose brisket, potato salad and barbecue beans. My husband chose pulled pork, coleslaw and black eye peas. They piled an enormous amount of food on our plates. In fact, two people could have shared a meal and there still would have been leftovers. Sadly, I never saw anyone wash tables between customers, and there was trash on the floor. The taste of the food was tolerable. My potato salad had too much mustard for my taste. My husband was disappointed because his black eye peas were cold. No return planned. read more

Came at 9:30 for a breakfast no food available.. they were setting up for lunch at 9:30 in the morning. What customers want lunch at 9:30 AM? Wont be coming back read more

Uncaring, unhelpful staff. "They (napkins) just need to be refilled ". Stingy re: sauce distribution. Tea is out. We will be coming through here frequently because we have a Tesla and the charger is good. We will, from now on, be going to steak 'n Shake rather than Texas best barbecue. Steak 'n Shake is located in the same building as Texas best barbecue. Food, overall, was lacking flavor. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - the interior of a restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

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A recently opened new travel center (April 2018) found me stopping in to check it out. Located on US 287 in Henrietta, Texas at the TX Hwy 148/Graham St exit. You'll find yourself greeted by plenty of smiling friendly faces, willing to lend a hand. I am so happy to have stopped in here, it's a beautiful clean facility! Open 24/7. They also have a few eating establishments accessible from inside. They feature Texas Best BBQ, Cinnabon, Pretzels (the shop name escapes me right now), and a Steak 'n Shake. The restaurants are open 10am-10pm, all seven days of the week. Plenty of snacks, drinks, candies, and goodies are available in the convenience store area. A large Texas themed gift section to one side. On this visit I gave their Texas Best BBQ a try! It was delicious!! We ordered, two different, two-meat plates with different sides in order to sample different choices. First plate was Smoked Jalapeno Sausage & Smoked Turkey, with Fried Potatoes and Baked Beans. The sausage was delicious! Had just the right blend for a savory spicy bite. The Turkey was just right to, not dry at all, and yummy to the tastebuds. The potatoes and beans were perfect as well. Not pictured in my photos are the pint of Green Beans, and they too were delicious, flavored perfectly and we topped them off with some added butter. Second plate was Smoked Pork Ribs & Smoked Ham, with Pinto Beans and Potato Salad. The meats were perfect!! My mouth is watering just thinking of them, while writing this. I liked the beans, and the potato salad was spot on delicious!! I've always treasured a well made potato salad, as I compare them all to the ones my Mom used to make years ago. The accompanying rolls were very tasty as well. I had a chance to speak to Ali, the BBQ manager, and asked about the meats. She told me all the meats are brought in and smoked on location. You'll see the huge smoker located directly behind the counter. That I found to be a real plus. Plenty of dining area, so get the family out and give it a try, I guarantee you'll enjoy it. read more

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I'm sitting here right now at Texas "Best" Smokehouse. I ordered the cowboy plate. First of all, the guy that served me my food behind the counter cut my brisket slice and then said "THATS a little heavy and proceeded to cut the slice in half. It is a 2 meat plate, so he threw a little sausage in there( very little). $20 for some store BBQ. Avoid at all costs!!!! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

The STAFF is UNCARING and UNHELPFUL!!!! The only thing i recommend is the BBQ!! We pumped fuel and did not stop on its own.. about $30 worth of diesel spilt asked for help and no one would help.. i asked for a manager and they told me there's not one working on that day (Sunday 1/9/2022) basically they told me to screw off!! WORST STAFF EVER!! read more

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Never getting food from them again. Waste of money. Sold me very undercooked meat..

We have tried a Texas best on the boarder of Oklahoma. And we had a great experience! We decided to stop by this one thinking it would be the same chain service. WRONG! We should of walked away as soon as we saw the side dishes. Many flies and the food isn't covered. Almost out of all side dishes. Customer service was non existent. We got our meats. Sausage, Brisket, baby back ribs. Everything was cold! Even the bbq sauce. The meat was undercooked. read more

Solid and convenient road food. There's this place, a Cinnabon, a Steak N Shake, and a large gas station. I suggest this one - the BBQ. It's busy at lunch time but moves well. The food tastes fresh and homemade for about the price you'd expect. I had a 2 meat plate: Turkey, brisket, coke slaw, and mac and cheese. Came with a large drink for about $15 after tax. read more

We found this on our long highway journey and was needing gas too. After reading the reviews I became hesitant but we stopped anyway out of convenience. So glad we did! We weren't disappointed. It's a quick stop with plenty of seating and had a continuous flow of customers. Good sign!Got a two meat BBQ plate and shared it. Had enough for both of us. Filled up and back on the road in record time! BBQ beats a burger any day! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Our 2 meat plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

DO NOT BOTHER with this place!!!!! Showed up at 9:50am to get a breakfast burrito and was told they were closed and to come back in a few minutes. Waited there until 10:30 when they told me they aren't serving breakfast and the menu isn't even correct. When I asked for a business card to contact someone to complain Wesley gave me a plastic to-go bag with branch numbers on it and told me to call one of them. Completely unprofessional this branch is, might as well be Memphis BBQ... read more

Thought it was a regular truck stop. Oh no! Great brisket sandwich and the absolute best peach cobbler

Potatoes were extremely tasty highly recommended, peas were ok nothing set them apart from others. the sausage was good chicken was juicy but flavor was subpar and could use work. Overall to be in a truck stop it was better than most places. If ur close need fuel and food i stop by get both at once. Staff was extremely friendly and inviting. Prices also wasn't bad i was expecting higher. Smoked Jalapeno Sausage Smoked chicken read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Jalapeño sausage, chicken, black-eyed peas, rosemary creole potatoes. - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

I have been stopping here when I pass through to get food for the past year. Today I stopped in and walked over to the counter to look at the menu at 1040am. There was a woman sitting at a table writing on a chalk board, she looked at me and said "Guys it's going to be 10-15 mins, you can stand there if you want to but we aren't ready!" Her tone was very hateful and rude. I immediately walked away, reported her to the cashier and left. She just lost my business and I'll be sure to share my experience with others. There was no call for the way she talked to me. read more

This was my second visit to this Texas Best BBQ and I do not think I will return a 3rd time. I got the Turkey Dinner with 2 sides and a large peach tea. The turkey was good, they gave me 3 big juicy slices. The sides on the other hand were pitiful and down right ridiculous in portion size! I got macaroni and cheese and their rosemary seasoned potatoes. They were good in taste but I literally received a SMALL spoonful of both at the price of $10.99 for the entire meal. Truck drivers beware as they are truly ripping us off at this place or at least avoid this location in particular. I've been to the Tyler, TX location several times in the past and I don't recall the portions being this small. There is a steak and shake inside of this location also but the line was out the door! Guess I should have stood in line and waited with everyone else. read more

Food was amazing, great smoke flavor on the meat. Mac and cheese wasn't the best, but not unappealing. Staff appeared out of nowhere to jump in for the line forming. The guy with the long beard is going to kill your business. I didn't catch all he was saying but a customer in front of me was very uneasy over his comments of quality dropping. At the price, you might as well throw in a fountain drink it costs you pennies. read more

This place has decent BQQ prices, the service of a McDonald's. The food is subpar. Brisket was soaked in grease and, the green had no flavor tasted like boiled weeds. None of the table have been whipped down, and there's plenty of staff just hanging out. If your hungry and have no standard for bbq or smoked meats give this place a shot. read more

"Best" does not quite describe this filthy restaurant. All garbage bins were overflowing. Food was barely edible with extremely fatty brisket. Out of all bread, buns, and cups. On a Thursday afternoon...! Employees were nice just ineffective. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

I was very excited to try this restaurant as I pass by it often with business travel. Average barbecue and terrible service. 3 employees standing around the cash register checking one customer out. I waited ten minutes right behind that customer to order only for them to start taking orders from customers who had gotten there after me. Completely oblivious, extremely unprofessional. When I mentioned what happened, I was told "that's just how things be sometimes buddy". I won't be back here. There's better barbecue around and you don't have to deal with such poor customer service. read more

We stopped to pick up some BBQ from this place to take home. As much as we try to highlight the positives in a business, the only positive we can offer for Texas Best Smokehouse is the smoker going smelled great! As for the service, we were met with a smile from one of servers, the other two, not so much. Flies were all over the food behind the glass shield. Just as we go to check out, a black gentleman behind us asked if he could get a roll with his brisket he had purchased. The two male servers behind the counter told him no and were short and rude. The black man then said he would pay extra for the roll (he wanted a roll to make a sandwich with his brisket.) The servers refused him again. The man asked for the manager and the server responded that the manager left early and there's nothing they can do. Seriously, how hard is it to provide a paying customer with a simple roll? We felt embarrassed for how he was treated (of which I am sure it was because of his color.) It was evident that the caucasion customers present were treated with more respect than the black gentleman. We will never return to this establishment again. read more

Good area to park & they have fuel... Not so much on the eats... They will not fill the containers; 1/2 Pint & pints... for veggies.. One scoop, lots of juice.... little veggie. Living a Keto lifestyle, not much there; that is not processed. Had hoped for better. The facility, however is clean & fairly new. Should you want hot water, it is tough to get any, the spout are near the bottom of the coffee machines. Also cleaning out or rinsing your cup is not happening... No sink. read more

Great stop! Super yummy, pork, chicken, and sausage. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stop again when in the area. Extremely clean! read more

Great spot, burgers are great and the place was very clean and well organized. I will definitely stop by if in the area.

WOW!!! Amazing BBQ. I stopped to eat at Steak & Shake, but once I exited my vehicle the aroma of smoke changed my mind. Probably most juicy moist brisket I've ever had. Jalapeno sausage was excellent. Many sides to choose from. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff, very generous serving sizes. The only thing that wasn't to standard was the cornbread, it was dry and tough to swallow. But who cares about cornbread when you get this quality of brisket. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Henrietta, Texas

Walked to counter to order a meal an noticed tbt guy stretching his face, I asked him was he going to wash his hands...He said that he didn't need too cuz they wear plastic gloves... read more

Literally the worst BBQ I've had. Actually, let me say... what I tasted AFTER they already put my sides on the plate, AND THEN realized they were out of the two meats I requested. They were also out of tea, out of baked potatoes, and out of sauce (aside from the congealed mess in the crockpots that probably haven't been cleaned for DAYS)... Stale, heat-lamp okra was mostly all that was left (as far as sides went), except for a hardened looking brick of macaroni. We were hoping for a Rudy's-esque BBQ experience... I guess that was me being deranged and starved for BBQ after a long road trip. I wish they had just told us they were out of half of their food before we wasted money. By the taste of the chewy brisket and tough, salty ribs... I'm glad we weren't subjected to anything worse. read more

When one of your major side items is baked potatoes and you know you "usually run out by lunch" then you should also know to put more in the oven by lunch so that you have them ready for dinner guests! read more