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    Debris Ball, Debris Ball with no bun Sidewinder fries and turnip greens.

    Pleasant surprise. The food is really tasty and my husband said the brisket was so good he would get a brisket sandwich next time. My Debris Ball was delicious with no bun, the bbq sauce is really good, the hamburger meat slightly charred. The turnips greens were good but I tried my husband's sidewinders and I definitely will get those next time. They welcome us as we entered, Christian music playing but not too loud. The bathrooms are clean. I have this issue.. if the bathrooms are dirty I feel like the kitchen most likely is in the same condition. Here the kitchen is open. Service was quick it was $39 dollars for everything.

    Brisket baked potato with butter, Cheddar and tons of brisket, and optional sour cream and BBQ sauce.  So tasty!
    Diane M.

    The brisket loaded baked potato was amazing. My colleague had the sliced brisket and it looked wonderfully lean. The service was terrific too.

    Smoked chicken

    The absolute best burgers and BBQ around!! The burgers are so juicy and flavorful and the bun doesn't get soggy!! The BBQ is so tender and so good you don't even need sauce!! Absolutely amazing!

    Debris Burger

    Food was really good. You can eat the ribs without sauce!!! My husband had the debris burger was huge and really good. Darnell and Jason came out and introduced themselves... nice touch... we highly recommend.

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    Food was good but ribs were small. Cost was too high for what I received! Might wait awhile then try it again

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    The Vortex - burgers - Updated May 2026

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