As someone who's been smoking brisket, pork butts, and ribs for 7+ years, I don't hand out BBQ…read morepraise lightly. I judge every spot against what I'm putting out at home... and a lot of places fall short -- whether it's weak seasoning, lack of smoke, or just flat-out underwhelming flavor. But Wild Waylon's BBQ? Yeah... this place is LEGIT. We went all in: pulled pork, brisket, and the big dino beef ribs -- plus mac and cheese, green beans, a bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper, and the jalapeño cornbread. Every single thing delivered. The brisket had great flavor and was cooked right, the pulled pork was juicy and well-seasoned, and those beef ribs... absolute showstopper. Big, meaty, packed with flavor, and done exactly how you'd want them. Sides were just as solid. The mac and cheese was rich and satisfying, green beans had great flavor, and that bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper + jalapeño cornbread combo? Yeah... ridiculous in the best way. And the smoke -- you can actually taste it. That alone separates them from a lot of spots. The whole experience was on point too. The big pit out front lets you know immediately they're serious about their craft, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful the entire time. Prices are also very reasonable for the quality you're getting. This is one of the few places I've been where I walk away thinking, "yeah... they're doing it right." If you're anywhere near Fredericksburg -- or even just passing through -- this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Brisket was delicious Pulled pork was spot on…read moreService was very quick, guys working the counter were on their game! Inside is a little cramped for dining in, but the quality of the meat is worth it!

The food was tasty. This is in a historic building, so the atmosphere was interesting. Plenty of…read moretables as well as a large outside area where they had live music. Super friendly staff.

Disappointing service from a rude server at a place we've long enjoyed…read moreWe've been loyal customers here for quite some time, visiting at least twice a month, usually on Friday or Saturday nights when we enjoy the live music. Unfortunately, our last two visits have been marred by the same new server who was consistently rude and dismissive. On our most recent visit, we waited over 10 minutes before she approached our table. My husband ordered a meal (he loves the BBQ), but I cannot eat the smoked food due to stomach issues. I simply ordered a rum and coke with lime. She responded with "Pepsi?" and later repeated back only "Pepsi" when confirming the order, completely ignoring the rum portion even after I emphasized it. When my husband requested sangria -- something the bartender has happily made for us on previous Friday/Saturday visits -- she insisted they don't serve it and that he must have had it on a Sunday. We never visit on Sundays. Later in the evening, we moved closer to the fire pit because it was cool outside. She brought our water over and checked on us a couple of times. We told her we were fine. Toward the end of the night, my husband went to the bar to order another drink (as we've done before when the server isn't readily available). When it came time to close out our tab, the server arrived with the manager (Nolan) in tow. His presence felt awkward and accusatory -- as if we were about to skip out on the bill or posed some kind of problem. When we expressed confusion, he said he was just there to "warm his hands." As longtime, regular customers, we found the overall treatment disrespectful and off-putting. We tried speaking with a manager afterward to share our experience, but it didn't seem to go anywhere. We genuinely wanted to continue supporting this spot for the music and atmosphere, but after two poor experiences in a row with this server and the strange handling at close-out, we will not be returning. There are plenty of other options nearby.

Fantastic food! We were at a local winery that were hosting them…read more I had the loaded nachos, the wife had the coconut shrimp and our friends had the pulled pork platters. Everything was big, bold, and fresh. No complaints and the service was great!!!

Pulled pork was very good, slaw was also good, onion rings were cook in hot enough oil so they were…read morenot greasy even on a to go order. Memphis style BBQ sauce was the only one available. I prefer BBQ places to have A vinegar based, mustard based, and Memphis style sauce available. Portion size was above average and appreciated. Overall a great lunch.

We had a friend who was local recommend this place and since we love trying out BBQ places we…read moredecided to give it a whirl. It definitely felt like it had a loyal and local crowd and was unpretentious in nature. Service was friendly. While we enjoyed out visit we probably won't be back. The food was decent but not enough to warrant a repeat visit. What we got: Put Master - 3.5* a decent sandwich. It hit the spot. Smokey Allman's Dog - 3.5* it was decent and I enjoyed the flavour, it just wasn't all that special. Baked Beans (side of) - 3* nothing special to write home about

Absolutely awesome food. Would be 5 but the bbq sauce was pure syrup. It wasn't bbq at all ‍…read more Coleslaw & Mac n cheese was glorious!!

Second time ever at mission bbq and an update to my review…read more Had the brisket, pulled chicken, Cole slaw, and peach cobbler. Chicken: good. Moist. My preference is for whole pieces of smoked chicken but I get it. The NC sauce in the table was an ok compliment to this. Brisket: got the combo lean/fatty. Both were good, lean just a touch dry but not horrible. Cole slaw: good. Was worried when I sat down because there's no s&p on the table.....didn't need it. Peach cobbler: star of dinner. Nothing beats hot peach cobbler, even if it's just "pretty good" cobbler. Overall: food was good. Nothing spectacular, but solid. Much better than my first trip. Service was excellent (it wasn't super busy). Ambiance: sort of a Texas locker room/military/fire department sort of thing going on. Pretty ok. Cons: food doesn't stay warm long on a metal tray inside a cold restaurant. And out of 7 choices for bbq sauce, not a single "really good" one. The Memphis sauce was probably the best of all 7. I'll go back. This experience was so much better than the first time. Did not take fresh pictures.

This was my first visit to this 'newer' location. I say newer, because I saw when it opened, but…read morejust haven't had the chance to stop in until a few days ago. The place is exactly like all the others I've been to between VA - PA. Service is great, friendly, professional, very helpful, and what they have made a business out of - just like all the other locations I've visited. The menu is the same as well. I tried their turkey and jalapeño sausage for my two meats, and their cheesy potatoes and beans as sides. The turkey was moist and had a nice smokey flavor. It tasted great, in fact! It was so much better than the sausage I got. The sausage was cooked great, had a nice smoke, but was bland and tasted almost like a boring ham. It definitely needed a sauce on it, and the staff recommended their mustard sauce, which I thought was really nice. In fact, my favs on this visit were the KC, Mustard, and Nashville Hot Sauce. I was there during the noon time period where the National Anthem plays and it was great to see all the patrons participate in the Anthem. Of course, the restaurant's staff participated and that's GREAT! Mission not only makes chain BBQ great, but they help to keep Making American Great Again too!!

Hired them for a labor day party of 300+ attendees. Went off without a hitch, delicious food, would…read morehighly recommend.

We've seen this food truck along Rt 17 in Stafford many times over the years and finally stopped in…read morefor lunch to go one Sunday afternoon. The guy running things in the trailer was very friendly, clearly the owner. They offer all the typical BBQ joint menu items (Brisket, Pulled pork, Pulled chicken., Ribs, etc) and all the typical sides too (beans, slaw, green beans, corn bread, etc). I also liked that they have about 6 BBQ sauces, all made by them and all different styles/flavors. We got a pulled chicken sandwich and a brisket sandwich. For sides, we opted for their cole slaw and baked beans. I also got one of each of their sauces to try. Prices seemed fair, at $28 for this order (what I said we got). Getting home and cracking into our order - The slaw was 'ok' but seemed to be lacking depth of flavor (celery seed and pepper) and had a slightly off taste. Plus, the container was filled about half way. The beans were really good! Nice flavor, spice, and sweetness to them. Next was to try the sandwiches... My wife got the pulled chicken sandwich and as soon as she unwrapped it, she thought it was pork, as it looked chopped and was in extremely small pieces. She tried to eat it and wanted to enjoy it, but the texture was like sawdust, as it was chopped so finely. For me, I got the brisket and when I opened it, I felt like the beef was a little overdone, but the flavor was decent. The texture was tender, but slightly dry - it definitely needed sauce. As for those sauces - My favs were the mustard and the Texas - Both were flavorful and really nice. Overall - Not bad, but if I went back, I would totally try other items.

Yesssssssssss - go here !! Amazing Peruvian spot right off of the highway…read more The chicken is always cooked perfectly and their sides are delicious. I've also had the Lomo Saltado, and it is delicious ! Good sized portions. Decent amount of seating. You may have to wait a bit, but it is worth it !

This place had amazing reviews and I had to try it!!…read more Ordered the chicken burrito with fries. Ordering wasn't the easiest. The employees were okay. It took quite some time for my order to make it to the table, and the fries were nice and hot. The burrito was just okay. I would say the burrito was about 60% rice, 30% guacamole, 5% lettuce, 5% chicken. It didn't have much flavor and I was a bit disappointed. I don't know if I would go back.

Comfort food done right with standout quality!!!!!!!!!!…read more Mason-Dixon Cafe offers an excellent dining experience with food that's both flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. Every dish tasted fresh and well-seasoned, showing real attention to quality and detail. Portions were satisfying, and the menu offered a great balance of classic comfort items with a refined touch. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. Service was friendly, attentive, and well-paced, which made the experience even better. Overall, Mason-Dixon Cafe delivers consistency, great flavors, and warm hospitality. A well-earned five-star place that's easy to recommend and revisit.

Came here after seeing it #1 for breakfast in Fredericksburg. Great parking lot off the side…read morestreet. Ordered a coffee to sip on to start. Brody had a game soon so he got the Keto breakfast platter and I got the carnitas omelette. This place looks great! Can't wait for my meal My meal was okay. The carnitas in my omelet was tasteless and they loaded it with jarred jalapeños. I asked for red salsa and I was thankful that I did. Brody seemed to enjoy his meal.

Hog wings were quite a let down. From reading the review, speaking with the woman on the truck,…read moreand the price I was expecting something great. It was just grilled pieces of pork. Didn't live up to the description. My wife ordered the nachos, they were pretty good. I really liked the nachos so much better than my hog wings.

Their cornbread pudding is THE BEST i have ever had. Their hushpuppies are absolutely SOUTHERNLY…read morePERFECT! The bbq is TO DIE FOR! I could raveee about this little bbq truck for daaays! My boyfriend & i check where theyre located almost every other day (: not just to get the best bbq ever, but also to see whats going on where theyre parked that day as well!!

Cowboy Jack's is a timeworn wooden building with a woodsy interior, as well. When Diane and I…read morestopped in here for lunch the place was all nicely decked out for Halloween, with a wall of white ghosts, spider webs, and a large black spooky-looking spider hanging from a web. Here I ate a crock of good Chili that was warm instead of hot; a Patty Melt with onions and pickle chips on Marbled Rye Bread that was medium well; and very good Waffle Fries. Meanwhile, Diane enjoyed Beer Battered Shrimp and Tater Tots. Service was a little slow but overall the meal experience was a good one. XXX-1/2 stars overall!

Cowboy Jacks has a country-Western biker vibe. We came in for lunch and ordered some queso and…read morechips to share before eating two burgers. The waitress specifically asked us about our burgers "do you want pink in the center or no pink". We both said "pink". Mine was definitely well done. Don't get me wrong it tasted fine. The bacon was delicious. The chips were salty and I enjoyed my meal. But if you're going. To serve me a well-done burger don't ask me how I like my burger. Just give me my grease and beer and cal it a meal. I could come back. Or not. I don't have a preference.