I am so glad that i found this place…read more Very hole-in-the-wall type of vibe, I wasn't sure if I went in the right door when I walked in. The food is so good. I heard the braised cabbage is good so I gave it a try and I loved it, I would eat pounds of that stuff. The brisket was very good with the right amount of tenderness and flavor without being overcooked. The Mac and cheese was interesting because it had loads of spices but it was also great, I definitely appreciated the spin on it more than regular mac n cheese. Do yourself a favor and go out of your way to come here.

The food was amazing! Generous portions, the staff was very welcoming and kind. It is a smaller…read morevenue buy can accommodate some parties of 5. A very proud bunch work here.

This spot offers pick up service, you can call in your order or walk up and order at the window. I…read morecalled in my first order after hearing nothing but rave reviews, and I was happy with the entire experience, from suggesting a plate I didn't see on the menu, to being greeted with a warm smile, followed by the best burger you could ask for. I got the keto plate, no cheese. It's 2 burger patties with bacon, topped with a fried egg, veggies (on the side), mustard, mayo, and jalapenos in individual cups. It hit the spot, the seasoning was perfection, and I will be back again! Service: 5/5 Flavor: 5/5 Wait time was only 15 minutes.

My god this is some good food! Got the 3 meat plate. Sliced…read morebrisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage and ribs. Honestly probably the best ribs I've ever had. The rub on them and the brisket were well done! The sausage was great too. And the sides, baked beans and potato salad; Delicious! This place is off the beaten path and probably only really known by the locals. However if you're passing through and hungry this place will set you right!

Found this place on Yelp while searching in the area for some good BBQ. I asked Michael at the…read morewindow to give me his best to try. He recommended the two meat plate with sliced beef, sausage, baked beans, and potato salad. It was served with their regular bbq sauce and sweet & spicy. I preferred the sweet & spicy, but they were both delicious on these perfectly cooked meats. The sliced beef literally held together for dipping yet fell apart in your mouth. It was so tender and the flavor was exactly what I came searching for. I ate at one of the three picnic tables they've got outside. Someone overheard me say I was from out of town, asked how I found this local secret, and reaffirmed that it was the best in town. Well it sure was the best I've ever had! Their customer service was outstanding as well.

The best BBQ I've ever had. Every item had its own unique, tongue‑tantalizing flavor. I ordered the…read more3‑meat plate, and you can pick whatever meats you want -- no nickel‑and‑diming for brisket. The brisket is the star of the show: juicy, perfectly prepared, and packed with mouth‑watering flavor that makes your eyes roll back. The chicken is bronzed, smoked, and tastes like little pieces of heaven. I'm not even a pork fan, but I devoured every bite of their pork ribs -- absolute flavor bombs. The green beans are so good they'll make you want to kick the chair out from under your favorite cousin. Our server Brooklyn was polite, patient, and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. She's a front‑facing star -- let her shine. I love this place. Call it Flav‑tastic or BBQ‑ambrosia, because it truly felt like a gift to my taste buds.

Food 5 stars Service 4.5 stars…read moreAmbiance 5 stars Thursday I dined in for lunch, ordered one meat plate, sliced brisket with potato and K and K beans. Delicious!!! Went back Friday and got slice beef sandwich with greens!!! Delicious!!! Went back Saturday and ordered greens, fun size macunderwood delicious and I ordered 6 piece wing, 3 naked and 3 hot bbq sauce and a cup of kool-aid delicious ‍. If they were opened today I would drive back there to eat again today lol. Awesome BBQ!!! Its hard to find good BBQ

The food was absolutely amazing. Fast service and plenty of room for seating. Everyone was so…read morefriendly. Shout out to Oscar! Such a nice guy and great conversation!

Everything was wonderful! Oscar made us feel very welcome and recommended some menu items that…read moreturned out to be great choices. Excellent food and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Called ahead and ordered a double cheeseburger combo, add bacon. The staff was friendly and kind…read moreboth on the phone and upon arrival. Once we got down the road I realized they forgot the bacon.. and the side of Chipotle Mayo. I was pretty bummed especially considering we paid for the bacon we didn't receive. The burger itself was juicy and delicious as promised. we didn't get any napkins which I regretted being in a rental car and having nothing at all to wipe our hands. Over all the burger and fries were great but sure wish we got our bacon mayo and some napkins! We go through here often and surprised I've never heard of this spot.

On my way to Austin for a concert, my family and I stopped at the Kolache shop in the parking lot…read morewhen I noticed a charming red barn that said BBQ and burgers -- I had to check it out! I'm a big fan of BBQ, and I'm so glad I did. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The woman taking orders offered a few great recommendations, so I went with the sliced brisket and sausage, along with fries and potato salad for sides. The meat came out piping hot and full of flavor -- absolutely delicious. Everything hit the spot. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in town!

First of all, I want to say we will be back, and I really liked the service. It seemed like a…read moresmall, family-owned business, and I genuinely hope it continues. We bought two meat plates and the BBQ potato. The potato was by far the best meal of the day. Nailed it. Portion sizes were great overall! The meat plate BBQ was alright. The issue we had was with the sides. I had mac and cheese and the potato salad. I will say, everything felt and tasted homemade. However, I feel like the chef is trying a little too hard to get authentic flavors. Let the BBQ be the star and give us some old-fashioned mustard potato salad and normal mac. Both of my sides tasted strange. They had a weird aftertaste, kind of sour or old, not sure. I never throw out food, but I didn't take the leftovers with me. My last critique is the actual BBQ sauce. It also tasted original and homemade but seemed to be trying too hard to be different. It almost felt like a tangy, sweet salsa or puree. Keep it simple, or perhaps offer choices between a general sweet traditional BBQ sauce and your homemade version. Giving it 4 stars until we visit and try again.

I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and my husband ordered the turkey. Both were delicious but the…read moreturkey was the best turkey we've had! So good! The banana pudding was also amazing!

Moist and tender brisket sandwich. The best barbecue I've had in a long time. Next time I'm in Waco…read moreI would go there again.

The menu does specify they go by ounce. They literally have a scale and weigh it out . They cook a…read morecertain amount of food per a shift I'm assuming . The food was fresh and hot . Definitely make it earlier to get more options. The food was a little pricey, especially for the portions. But other than that, it was very clean restaurant. The brisket actually had really good flavoring. The sausage was a little bland. Barbecue sauce was delicious. Customer service was great and the weather was beautiful so we were able to sit outside with a nice of you. They offer large portions of food. FYI

An absolute MUST STOP along I-35 and now my second visit to West, Texas (not West Texas, which is…read morecompletely different). I've been to the other one and now I am here. And while the other one is great and fabulous, this one is one star better. A huge selection of baked goods, coffee, decor, clothing, drinks and more. The Kissing Pig Cafe has so many food options, too! Mrs. K. has not had a kolache in years and she's now pescatarian which presents certain challenges. It would be awesome if they had some kolaches with just cheese or were sweet, so while I had one with ham and cheese and one with sausage in cheese, she was at least able to enjoy a strawberry and cream danish as well as the always awesome poppyseed kolache. It's possible that a pecan square was purchased for later consumption, too. The self-serve coffee was great and we enjoyed all of this inside at a comfortable table. And after that, more shopping. So much great stuff to choose from here and very, very clean restrooms. If you're overwhelmed by that massive baked goods counter, just ask for recommendations. They'll get you sorted for sure! [Review 381 of 2026 - 698 in Texas - 25566 overall]

Pluses: nice clean stop along the route. Clean bathrooms after you worm your way through aisles of…read morekitsch, and a meat market and kolache counter to visit after you've "done your duty". Excellent selection of kolaches and klobasneky. You can also buy sandwiches. Minus: as on previous visits, I have found that they are often out of poppyseed and prune kolaches. Not the servers' fault but you would think management would be keen to bake more of what sells most. Then there are the sandwiches. If you want pork, you'll get value. But if you want brisket, look out! I've never seen a more miserly portion offered for 13 dollars. I understand that brisket is expensive now. But I still get it at various restaurants and have to say that it was a five dollar sandwich for thirteen bucks. Additionally, the sandwich maker apparently does not know what and order for "moist" brisket means. Mine proved rather dry.

What a great find ! We were on our way to Oklahoma from Houston area and wanted something quick…read moreand easy off/on. I'd never heard of fried ribs but the sweet owner gave us samples...delicious! We each ordered the combo ribs & chicken baskets. They were seasoned well, super simple crispy and juicy and the fries were great! More than we could eat. We highly recommend!

I love the Ribs here I have never tried anything else on the menu because the ribs are just…read moreamazing. But they do have wings fries and sometimes homemade desserts. Definitely try them if you are passing by Marlin. The lady that takes your order is so nice and friendly. I think they're drive thru only.