True Texas BBQ

It's a an awesome family owned restaurant and a community staple. Not only do they do bbq well,…read morebut they have tasty homemade desserts and daily specials. It's a down to earth, no frills atmosphere with friendly staff and good food. Eating here is like enjoying a meal with family.

BBQ with soul food flare…read more Service and atmosphere: Staff were polite and helpful. The place is easy to miss as it has no obvious sign with the name. The restaurant was old looking but it was clean so "risk it for the brisket" haha. Food: We made it before closing time. There were no customers any more and only brisket and catfish was leftover. The brisket was good. Same goes for coleslaw and potato salad. Nice flavours and homely style cooking. The BBQ sauce wasn't your typical sweet and thick sauce, instead the sauce was more runny and had interesting vinagre taste. We enjoyed it. Pricing: $$ - not pricey at all.

Yum, yum, yum!

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Holy Smoke BBQ

4.1(9 reviews)

1.7 mi

They were closed at noon on friday, despite advertising as being open on yelp. It is a waste of…read moretime to bother with this place.

Oh yeah! You want good, classic BBQ served by down to earth people...this is your spot. The chopped…read morebeef sandwich was spot on. Brisket was tender and the bbq sauce is delightful. You will not go wrong stopping by here.

Holy Smoke sausage by the pound.

Holy Smoke mouth watering slow smoked pork ribs.

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Holy Smoked to perfection Beef Brisket.

McKenzie's Barbeque

3.0(139 reviews)

0.1 mi

I love McKenzie's! This was my main go-to place when I was in college and it is still a favorite of…read moremine. Besides great food, the owners are awesome people. I would give this place more stars if I could!

Tastes great! Love the vibe!…read moreGreat lunch service. Will definitely come back if I'm in the neighborhood.

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3 Sistas Kitchen

4.8(55 reviews)

1.1 mi

Had the best meal I've had in a very long time. The greens reminded me of my grandmas and actually…read moregot a little emotional. The fish and shrimp had a light crispy cornmeal based fry to them. EXCELLENT! Our waiter was such a sweetheart. We will definitely be back then next time we come through this area

I don't know who these 3 Sistas are. But my god do they deserve whatever they want for Christmas…read morethis year. That was some of the best soul food I've ever had! The Mac & cheese? BOMB! Rice and Beans? 3 GOLD 's, the CHICKEN?!?!...crisp on the outside juicy on the inside. My only rebuttal was that the corn bread was a little dry and hard. I like it soft and moist. All in all...amazing food, will definitely order from here again.

Fried fish, mac and cheese and potato salad

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Outside view

Farmhouse Cafe

4.1(616 reviews)

0.7 mi

Farmhouse was recommended by ChatGPT for our drive between Fort Worth and Houston, and it was a…read morewonderful stop. The meal started with cornbread and yeast rolls, both delicious. We shared the meal that includes an appetizer and dessert, which was more than enough food for us. For the appetizer, we chose the fried green tomatoes. They were perfect. Our entrée was chicken-fried chicken with mashed potatoes and fried okra, and every bite was divine. My husband also ordered a side of collard greens, and they were excellent. Then came dessert. Buttermilk chess pie is my husband's favorite, but he rarely orders it because he's afraid it won't measure up. After one bite, he declared it "righteous," which means it passed his very high standards. I thought it was fantastic too. The service was great, and the restaurant has a quaint, family-owned feel. Definitely worth the stop.

We had an early dinner with old friends this evening. The server was great, the food was as good…read moreas I remembered it to be, and we had a most enjoyable time!

Bread tray

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Small chicken fried chicken, fried okra, and fried green tomatoes with ranch dressing

Lonestar Bbq

4.6(5 reviews)

0.1 mi

Solid BBQ and sides. Nothing bbq is not supposed to be. I don't like when places try to fancy up…read morebbq. They don't do that. It's just good bbq.

Had the brisket sandwich. It was loaded with meat at a pretty good price. The owner was really…read morefriendly and the service was speedy. Definitely check it out if you are in the area.

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Potato Shack

4.1(183 reviews)

1.2 mi

Loved it! The owner came to say hi, very friendly and the food was amazing! Will be back!read more

Very reasonable pricing and extremely fast service…read more The "queso" cheese sauce is basic Costco nacho cheese sauce, I wouldn't get it again, very mediocre. Something house-made and with a custom flavor was expected. The "crispy chicken" is another store bought product that's chopped up and put on top. The mango-habanero sauce had a little kick, but was way too sweet for my preference. Overall, not a culinary hotbed, but a unique dining experience none-the-less.

Inside

Build your own potato with mixed veggies, mushrooms, popcorn shrimp & Parmesan. Garlic sauce on the side.

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Entrance

1836 Steakhouse

4.0(268 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$

When I arrived as a party of one the hostess asked if I wanted to go to the attic or stay…read moredownstairs. I could hear the fun going on upstairs and opted for a nice quiet booth. The old house is really cool with dark nooks and crannies filled with tables and booths. I bet this would be a nice date spot. Josiah was my waiter and he was very sweet. He recommended his favorite dishes because I only knew I wanted that Gouda bacon Mac and cheese and a steak. The NY strip was amazingly buttery and the perfect amount of chew. I'm salivating just thinking about that steak butter and the perfect char. The calamari was light and crispy with a sweet pepper sauce drizzled on top. That bacon Gouda Mac..... so creamy and wonderful flavor. Not pictured: the chocolate cake that I took home and enjoyed the next day. OMG so rich!! You can tell when a chef takes pride in the food they put out. Delicious. Worth every penny.

Finally made it to 1836 and I am delighted with the results! The service was phenomenal! The…read morebathroom was cute and the food and drinks were great! And don't forget to try the bananas foster! The hostess recommended upstairs for a lively dinner with friends and told us to try the bacon mac and Gouda!! Btw, it did not disappoint! Creamy texture with cheese and delicious bacon pieces on top! We started with apps--goat cheese balls were very rich, but the balsamic glaze was a nice balance. The fried green tomatoes were just alright--they were a little thick for me, but the flavor was good. The bacon chips and dip was a surprising delight!! You should definitely try it!! Our friends who don't care for bacon even loved it! The cosmo was delicious!! My husband enjoyed his old fashioned, and the Sam Houston Sour is authentically made (IYKYK)! The steaks were amazing and cooked to perfection! I enjoyed my filet cooked perfectly and tender to cut! The mashed potatoes looked delicious and the asparagus was nice and tender! Fabulous bar area upstairs to hang out and enjoy friends! Food was amazing! We will be back!

Crab cake is phenomenal!!

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Humphrey's

3.7(141 reviews)

0.9 mi

Food was good. Requested condiments never arrived as requested. Portions are great. Almost too…read moremuch but who is complaining. Manager spends a lot of time sitting at the bar and does not interact with customers. Our waitress was very attentive and very kind on only her 4th day working there. Noticed one waitress fell due to water on the floor. A little too crowded for entrance and exit out of the kitchen area. All in all a good experience but not my best visit to this restaurant. Some improvements could be made.

Side of fries is an excellent value for the price, order the chipotle ranch sauce and you'll be…read moreset. Tasty sliders and wings as well. Be warned that Prices can be a bit pricy, and parking may be limited at times

All American Cheeseburger & fries with bacon

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Burgers and more

Mr. Hamburger

4.1(250 reviews)

0.7 mi

Friendly, fast & quality ingredients- went through drive thru for a quick bite as I skipped…read morebreakfast & thus place is on point! As I waited at the window, I could view the interior decor & it appeared very cute & eclectic, a basic retro diner. Will stop in again & try the pb & banana shake next time.

The cheeseburger was top notch! You get to choose your type of cheese. Service was great. I got…read moreCajun seasoning on my "frings" and they were a bit salty for me. The onion rings were crispy but the fries were a little soggy. Overall, I'd return.

Original sign from 1959

Double original burger with cheese, half rings & half fries

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Habanero Jam and fried egg on my green chili burger

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John A.

Elite 22

134

4 years ago

OK H-E-B. You win. Beginning to realize there's nothing y'all don't do well when you decide to do it! #MoistBrisket #TXTorpedo #TxBBQ read more

Megan West T.

6 years ago

the last 2 times I've called they have been out of brisket wth

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