The food was excelent, we had burgers an shrimp apetizer, very fresh and delicious, very nice…read morecreative place, I will go back to this restaurant for sure!!! Give a try when passing by Brehnam

Visiting Brenham, Texas was a wonderful experience, and having lunch at Pioneer Smokehouse was no…read moreexception! My friend and I both had their smashed style cheese burgers with frys. One with chili and the other with bacon. Both of them were delicious and they came out of the kitchen onto out table within 10 minutes. We also had the breaded shrimp appetizer with Buffalo sauce and ranch sauce. Every thing was tasty and freshly prepared. The service was great, curious, and friendly. We also had a chance to speak with Pioneer, Mark Renn, the owner himself. He told us all about this picturesque historic building with a fantastic layout and decor. We love it, and plan ti be back soon. ​

Driving around Texas eating great BBQ and telling you the highs, the lows and where to go…read more Drove out to Brenham, Texas on a Saturday morning to eat BBQ at the original Truth BBQ. Arrived around 10:45am , place opens at 11am. A few people in line and only street parking available behind the place. Free Lone Star beer makes the wait enjoyable on a warm Texas day. My crew of four got the Texas Trinity and added 1/2 pound of brisket along with a slice of carrot cake. Sides we got potato salad and Brussel sprouts. Brisket 9/10 is was good but not a 10/10 Ribs 8/10 as they are good but could have been more tender. Sausage we got 1 link of each type 10/10 but my favorite was the brisket boudin. At 99.75 plus our add ons this enough food for 3 guys and little me. We sat outside as it was a picture perfect day for Texas Saturday. I would return and I highly recommend this place to everyone driving on 290 on the weekends early morning.

Truth be told, I was expecting much more when I drove here. The brisket was OK, but no bark. Ribs…read morewere OK, nothing special. Of the sides, I like the corn pudding but the beans are forgettable. Free beer? Well it's Lone Star LIGHT! The meal itself was very expensive. Desserts looked great, but I was too full after eating the rich, moist brisket to order any. Most seating is outside, which was a comfortable place to sit and listen to some excellent blues while eating. I'd stop again if in the area while hungry, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There are likely better places where you are coming from or going to.

And another awesome sandwich. Or should I say sandwiches…read more Again I got the brisket grilled cheese- my favorite, and again, not disappointed. My wife got the patty melt. It comes on rye toast. I had a bite and it was good. Big thick beef patty, grilled onions, sautéed 'shrooms and melting Swiss cheese. Another one you can't go wrong on. My wife said afterwards that next time she would have it with white or wheat bread instead of rye as it too over the flavor of the sandwich. Either way, a good sandwich.

Very easy to enter from IH-10. Very well decorated with well-trained friendly workers. And then…read morethere are the large, welcoming rest rooms!! Best of all, it's THE FOOD, stupid....kolaches, sweet rolls and turkey jerky to name just a few of the delicious available foods

Wow! 4 of us just arrived from Boston. We were seeking local BBQ. This is not the New England…read moredefinition of BBQ. This place is heavily! We all agreed best Brisket and Ribs we ever had. The sides were outstanding. The people awesome! If you're in the area it is well worth the stop.

A BBQ Experience Worthy of Its Ranking! LJs BBQ is a Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ award winner, and…read moreit's clear this spot absolutely deserves the recognition. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, with a nicely decorated dining area and plenty of seating. The staff was incredibly friendly, which made the experience even better. But of course, the real star was the food. Let's start with the brisket. I tried both the lean and the moist cuts, and they were both cooked to absolute perfection. The bark was fantastic--a deep, flavorful crust that gave way to incredibly tender meat. We were also offered a sample of the burnt ends, and they were delicious, a rich and savory bite that left me wanting more. The Hatch Chili Oaxaca sausage was another highlight. It had a smooth, mild flavor that let the sausage itself shine. The cheese had a nice texture and a subtle hint of chili that wasn't overpowering. The ribs were also outstanding. They had a great bite, just the right amount of pull from the bone, and a wonderful flavor. The classic salt and pepper rub was perfectly balanced, enhancing the meat without dominating it. For the sides, I was impressed with the potato salad. It was wonderfully creamy, loaded with big pieces of potato and bacon, and had just the right amount of onion for a nice tang. The mac and cheese was also great, with a very creamy sauce that had a fantastic flavor. While the noodles were a little on the softer side, it didn't take away from how delicious the dish was overall. Overall, this is a top-tier barbecue joint that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly great BBQ experience.

Had our deer processed here... we did ground meat with brisket and jalapeño and cheese sausage…read more.... and it is phenomenal!!'

All I can say is Australian beef Plenty of meat selections…read moreincluding processing your own We always come back for the bacon

My first time ever rating this place so low. What happened here guys?! We drove here Monday March…read more09, 2026 around 1pm and ordered bbq sandwhich, and french fries. We immediately took our food the car to eat and the food was not as good as it once was. The fries were cold and stale. Look ok if you're crunched on time the company needs to order thinner fries like McDonald's. The bbq sandwhich was tough and dry, and it was a Tx toast style bun instead of a hamburger style bun. The young lady at the gift shop didn't acknowledge me even after I greeted her first. The young ladies behind the bakery counter were just the same. The only people that acknowledged us first were the older folks behind the food counter. Just to show there's some missed training opportunities across the board. I'm stopping by ina couple of days and I hope to see some changes

I've driven by Prasek's many times, but until today had never stopped!…read moreWow!! Easy parking and when you open the doors, you have so many choices. It has the feel of an old time country store that has just what you need. I tried the sausage, cheese and jalapeño kolache along with a ham, cheese and jalapeño kolache. I can tell you, they are the Best!! I'm glad I don't drive by this place daily, I would get one every day! The service was outstanding! They answered my questions and were not pushy while I made my choices. Take time to walk around, there is something for everyone! Jerky Cookies Candy Steaks Sausage ......... Just a side note, they have great ICE too! When driving down 59 outside of El Campo, Texas, slow down and stop at Prasek's. Go get Full

We have noticed this place several times on our travels back and forth between our home NW of…read moreAustin and our grandchildren in Houston. I always try to be supportive of small, locally owned businesses everywhere I go. Look at some of my other reviews, it will bear this out. For once, it wasn't a Sunday when we were passing by and we weren't in a hurry, so we thought we'd stop for lunch. It looks like everything you'd expect for a barbecue restaurant. Everything rustic and country. There was a menu painted on the wall with no prices anywhere. They have a nice selection of sides in meats. My wife ordered the 2 Meat Plate with Brisket and Sausage, Potato Salad and Pinto beans. I was thinking about Pork Butt; however, when I saw it , I decided to pass. Strike 1! I ordered the Brisket Plate with Black -Eyed Peas and Coleslaw. When the young woman handed it to me, It had Pintos on it rather than Black-Eyed Peas. When I cited the error she indignantly snapped, "That's what you ordered!" Strike 2! (who argues with civil paying customers?) I said, " I'm not trying to be any trouble. I just want what I ordered." at which point the older woman told her to give me a side of Black-Eyed Peas, which at this point seemed completely academic. We found a table, found our way to the drinks and also to the Barbecue Sauce and various condiments. I really wish I could say that this was the best Barbecue that I ever put in my mouth but unfortunately, I have to say just the opposite. Strike 3! This is singularly the worst barbecue experience that I have ever had anywhere in Texas or elsewhere in the country. The Brisket was gray, dry, and there wasn't a smoke ring in sight. It was no better than the Pork Butt had looked to me, in fact it was probably worse. My wife loves Sausage and she is not as discriminating about it as I am, but she said that was the worst Sausage she ever bought from a Barbecue Restaurant in her life, and she's the lifelong Texan in this couple, not me. I see mixed reviews out there besides my own and I'm wondering if perhaps the problem here is just inconsistency with the food because other than that and the little service blip, this wasn't a horrible meal but it was pretty far from a good one. Sorry Nathan's, I so wanted to like you.

If I could give this place less than 1 star I would. We were in Brenham and saw this place which…read moreclaimed to be old school Texas BBQ. Well, the meat tasted like it came from an old school. The brisket was dry and tasted like it had been sitting around for days. The sausage was literally uneditable even drowned in BBQ sauce. The sides were okay, but it's hard to ruin potato salad and mac and cheese. I actually threw my food in the trash. It was almost $60 for 2 people. Even the diet pepsi was bad. Do not under any circumstances eat here.

Outstanding Bar-B-Que in the Temple/Killeen area. Belton is a very cute town, and Miller's is…read moreright in the heart of it (and a fantastic place to stop). The staff are super friendly. You order at the counter and they serve you at your assigned table. We more or less tried all of the meats and they are excellent. Standouts were of course the brisket, and the ribs. The turkey is also delicious. The potato salad is good too. Apparently the desserts are amazing but we were too full!

It's Labor Day. I'm driving back from Granbury to Hutto, and I think about my Texas Monthly…read morepassport. I'm addicted to stamps. I'm addicted to putting points on the board. What BBQ place on the list happens to be open on a Monday (and quite frankly, seven days a week)? Miller's Smokehouse in Belton. Miller's Smokehouse has one of the longest tenures on the Texas Monthly Top 50, making the list four times in a row (the third-highest behind Louie Mueller and Snow's). They've got their business down. As I arrived, I parked in a free parking lot just across the street and got into the line around 12:30. The line moves pretty efficiently, and you order separately from the barbecue line. I think this immediately felt disheartening as a barbecue fan. You kinda expect to get your food while in line and watch the assembly of workers put it together, instead of them being in a separate location in the back giving you order numbers. It doesn't feel like a true Texas barbecue experience and more like a Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Instead of going for a tray, I opted for one of their specialty sandwiches, the El Gallo Picante. It has their spicy hot link sausage and their smoked chicken topped with coleslaw, onions, jalapeños, pickles, and barbecue sauce. I also got a side of their broccoli salad out of curiosity and a roll of their homemade cornbread. I got my drink and sat down with my roll of cornbread. It wasn't long until my tray came to me. The sandwich stood on its own as a behemoth. So much chicken and sausage fell out of the bun. The sandwich was less concerned about being a sandwich and more focused on creating a space to try and contain a mixture of ingredients. It wasn't bad, but it was hard to say anything other than that I felt uninspired by the entire thing. The sausage was fine, the chicken was kinda dry, but everything together with all the separate ingredients masked the meats' faults. The broccoli salad was a unique side that I had never seen before at a barbecue joint, so I wanted to try it. It was cool, but not something I'd get again. As for the cornbread, it was quality, but if that's the most impressive part of the meal, then I'm questioning the establishment's ability to create a good barbecue experience. I think it's so cool to have so many special barbecue places near me and the ability to try so many, but I'm starting to wonder if the places that stay on the list for four editions start to lose their oomph. Do they become complacent knowing they already have their business and are established? Is there any need to try and push the envelope when you're just a recurring guest on top barbecue lists? Is it a me issue? Is it my fault I went to Burnt Bean a week prior and now I'm trying a place that sells all-day barbecue? With your big brick-and-mortar and your TV screen menus, you're not as hungry as you used to be.

You better come and get some of this! This is so good my feet are dancing . Serious two thumbs up …read more Best bar b Que I have had. And I thought I was good.

Some of the best barbq I've ever had, which was surprising coming from a food truck…read more The ribs are amazing. Sausage is great. And brisquit is tender. Every time he sets up, a line starts because everyone knows how good it is.

All I can say is WOW. I had a 3 meat BBQ plate (sliced brisket, ribs, sausage) with mac and cheese…read moreand cabbage and collard greens. Everything was so unbelievably good. The greens were the best I've EVER had. The mac and cheese was fantastic (creamy and just the perfect amount of cheesy). The ribs just fell off the bone. Seriously, I think I could have just yelled at it and scared it off... Sausage.... It was spiritual. And the brisket. Just the right amount of smoke and you can cut it with a plastic spoon. Seriously. And the ladies manning the counter. They are amazing and just make you smile. If you're in the College Station area, do yourself a favor and stop by.

We had soul food and bbq. the oxtails were fabulous. cabbage with collards, sweet potatoes, fried…read morechicken, and the other sides were also great. Then we had homemade peach cobbler with blue bell ice cream. the people who run the restaurant were so nice and helpful. I promise I will eat here many more times.