Second time there. First experience was much better. This time, we went near closing time on a Saturday, which was probably a mistake. By that time, the brisket was no longer pink and needed a knife for cutting. The turkey was cold and way too salty. I think the turkey would be much better shaved or pulled rather than sliced so thickly. Good rolls. Love the thin, vinegar-based Bubba Sauce. Our first trip, the brisket was much better. I will go at least once more to see if they can beat today's rather disappointing meat experience. read more

Hadn't been there for a long time-it's a little out of the way for me-but I had a craving for brisket. Still the same, not much to look at, but when you walk it you can tell it is a place for serious eating. The tables were full. The place is only open 11-2 during the week, so everyone there is making time to be there. Decided to get a pound of brisket to take home and a large baked beans. The folks behind the counter are quick and friendly. They know you are in a hurry. The ride home was torture. The brisket was cooked perfectly. Tender, not dried out like some places. Used my own bbq sauce. Thought I had died and gone to heaven. And the baked beans!!!! So thick and meaty they could be a meal by itself. Don't miss out on this place. read more

This place has--hands down--the BEST BBQ RIBS. They were fantastic, lean, meaty, perfectly seasoned with a vinegar based BBQ sauce. Perfect just perfect. Cannot wait to try some of their other menu items. We will be back! read more

Best BBQ around. Owner is a great guy, staff is friendly, food is excellent. Priced very reasonably.

This was the best BBQ I've had outside of Memphis, the pulled pork sandwich was great (Memphis style with slaw on top). It was extremely messy but so good. The only thing I did not like was the crusty ciabatta bun--a softer bread like Texas toast would have made it easier to eat. Dining is VERY casual, you end up sitting in the kitchen and watching them make the food. Overall, an A+! read more

West Texas Barbeque - Pulled pork sandwich served Memphis style: slaw on top. - Caterers Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Had this for lunch yesterday with family in town. In the evening it hit us and the entire house was food poisoned. Food was good. But we're all paying for it now. read more

Food is great but portion size has gotten so small it's not worth the price. They used to give you your money's worth but now they weigh it all out and just not worth it. read more

What's to say. West Texas just doesn't live up to the hype and is definitely not the best BBQ in Michigan - I can think of two places better and Im sure there's plenty more. Firstly, prices are on the high side for what you get. The sandwiches are served on a store bought generic bun and does not complement the meat. The meat is good and this is where West Texas does shine. However, I personally find the sauces to be fairly lackluster overall and the pickles/onions/jalepenos do not make up for this. All said a lunch will run you over ten bucks for just a small sandwich and a can of pop. 3 stars as I would eat here again but not something to go out of your way for. read more

I have been going here for prime rib Friday for a long time.They have some of the best bbq that I have had in Michigan, that is for sure! It is worth the drive if you have the time! My winners would be the brisket , smoked turkey or prime rib sandwich. The prime rib is only available on Friday. I would pass on the riblet sandwich too much sauce. read more

I absolutely love this place. Fantastic Ribs, chili, and mac & cheese but the brisket is by far my favorite.

On point. Great BBQ with friendly staff. Love that they offer different portion sizes of most things. Collard Greens get extra mention. If in the lower, central portion of Michigan (Jackson) make sure to add this to your rotation. read more

West Texas Barbeque - Caterers Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

One of the best BBQ places we've eaten at in the area. Had ribs, brisket, and pulled pork -- all were delicious. Ribs and brisket had nice amount of bark and were tasty enough to eat without any sauce, although there were 3 good sauces to choose from on each table. Beans had large chunks of pork and did not disappoint. Staff was extremely friendly and asked several times if we needed anything and if we were enjoying the meal. They seemed proud of their food and should be. We will definitely be back. read more

I tend to prefer chili, mac and cheese, and greens to the bbq. Still, this is a solid place, with the atmosphere and food. They would do well to offer milk as a beverage, since that would match the spiciness of their chili. read more

West Texas Barbeque - Chili and greens - Caterers Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Great bbq! Loved the hot links, ribs and boneless rib sandwich. Got the hot bbq sauce for the sandwich and didn't even need it because the sandwich was so perfect on its own. Wife got the vinegar sauce for the ribs and loved it too. Everything was perfectly spiced not to much heat. read more

Get there for lunch on Friday for smoked prime rib The sandwich is to die for. The small size is huge and I always ask for the extra fat.to be.cut off. The brisket reminds of Texas. read more

Great food. A little pricey, but the portions of baby back ribs were generous. Mac N Cheese was a bit dry, but very cheesy. Baked beans were great. Good corn bread. read more

Great food for a great price. I love the atmosphere of the place, very relaxing, super friendly people working. Highly recommend. I plan to try the rib sandwich the next time. Also, i didnt fine the hot bbq to be too hot, which was actually awesome. It was just the right amount if heat. Will be returning again read more

This place is great! The BBQ is top notch! The only problem: its a small space. But WHO CARES! The food is excellent! First time here but definitely not my last. read more

We're here on a company trip the food is excellent I just wish there was one closer to where I live instead of driving 60 miles but it'll be worth the trip every now and then read more

Most Certainly not the best BBQ. I have had BBQ from all over the US and wanted this to be better than it was. I have gone multiple times thinking they had a bad day smoking the meat. I have been in BBQ competitions and this is not what other people are winning for, it needs to be a balance of smoke and meat flavor. The only problem I have is that all you taste is thick heavy smoke in the meat. So much so that you can't taste anything else, or even enjoy the texture. The sides are good, but as a BBQ place there are better around. The smoke flavor is so intense that I get headaches every time I have eaten there, which is three times for a fair assessment. If they toned down the smoke and found a good wood balance I would gladly come back. I will try again in a few months, I really want to like this BBQ. read more

Food here was fantastic! Definitely worth the trip. A bit pricey and the hours are only open for lunch during the week and 11 to 6 on Saturday. Beef brisket sandwich and side of macaroni and cheese was out of this world. If it weren't for the hours and price it would be 5 stars. read more

Went to West Texas BBQ to see if it was as good as was written up on MLive's "Best Barbeque in Michigan" contest and I have to say it's damn good! I had a big platter with brisket and hot link sausage w/ baked beans. The brisket had a great crust and a huge smoke ring. Tender, cut with a fork meat that didn't need sauce. The hot link was a full flavored smoky sausage with not a ton of heat. More black pepper heat than hot pepper heat. The beans, although served cold, were excellent with chunks of pork mixed in. Served with a couple of rolls that were indistinct, I made little sandwiches with them. Others in my party had the pulled pork, the smoked turkey (which we all thought was really good and needed NO sauce, and the polish sausage. Also, had was the mac and cheese which was a home-style baked mac that was ok from what I was told. The three sauces served were very good. The big 'uns (carolina vinegar-style), the mild (sweet to me), and the hot (again not blazingly hot by any means but a very good balance of sweet and spicy).Total of $13 bucks for 10 oz. of meat, two rolls and butter, onions, pickles, and jalapenos, a side of beans, and I got a bottle of water. A pretty good deal if you ask me. Seating is in front of the counter for smaller tables and towards the back of the building there are long picnic type tables as well as a long table with regular chairs. A bit spartan and you sit with their backstock right next to you but I liked it other than being a bit drafty on a cool day. Older country music plays overhead and was not intrusive to our conversation. I was impressed with the food they are serving here and will definitely be back!! read more

I took my brother in law for his birthday Saturday morning for lunch. I'm from frankenmuth and we came almost two hours to try Michigander best bbq. It was the best food I ever had in my life. We got a giant platter of meat and sides to try it all. The meat just falls apart and the taste is something out of concept. Mac and cheese was so good and chili was a true texas chili. Justin gave us the tour and background and made us feel like we were at home. His service is perfect. You can tell he caters well since every detail was remembered to make take home leftovers just like when we were there. I can't say enough good about this place. Everything was outstanding and I will travel back as often as possible. I won't waste my time going to these production, so called bbq. It ruined me. I can't go to those places anymore. It's just a tease for the best anywhere. Which is west texas bbq !!! Thanks again Justin for the best lunch we ever ate! We will be back. read more

I would say it is the best Barbeque in Jackson and more than likely the surrounding area. Great Beef Brisket and Baby Back Ribs. It has the rustic Texas feel and they have picnic tables out front too. read more

The best smoked BBQ meat place in town, hands down. Late hours on Saturdays. I have never had a bad meal from here ever.

went this last Saturday with my family. thought we would try it after seeing it promoted on the TV program Under the Radar. The brisket meat was what one would expect and probably as good as a number of restaurants. offering a similar menu in Lansing, MI. The side dishes of baked beans, collard greens etc.. were ok but not outstanding. Portions of the meat and especially the side dishes were smaller than any of the competitor restaurants I have been to in Lansing and when traveling in the southern states and the prices were about thirty per cent higher. Poor options for seating capped our less then favorable experience at this restaurant. Not sure why it was promoted in Under the Radar. read more

Hands down, some of the best bbq I have ever tasted! One of my favorite meals is the platter. You can choose 3 different meats! The brisket is amazing, and the baby back ribs are to die for. But be warned, portions are amazing and you will leave stuffed. read more

Don't really know what all the hype is about. Prices are high, portions small. Service is slow...usually pretty busy for lunch. The pork shoulder was all dark meat. Corn bread so-so. I have tried a few different menu items and the only item I have been totally satisfied with is the prime rib on Friday. Also, frequent mistakes on carry out orders make the experience frustrating. The place is acceptable if you are in the mood for BBQ, but don't get your hopes up unless you can afford to pay for pricey larger portions. read more

This place knows BBQ. Best in the USA in my opinion. The food and service both excellent. Nothin' fancy, just done right. The turkey is to die for. The sauce is on the side, not drowning the meat. Been going there for years, never disappointed. read more

Amazing food!!!!! Good times. Looks like crape from the outside, but go inside and boom! It's amazing. Keep up the good work guys.

The pulled pork is some of the best bbq in Michigan! The coleslaw is also amazing! The best option is to go. They only have canned soda & every ounce of something extra is an additional charge. Along with the higher prices! Take note of their limited hours & odd location! read more

The best food in town! I have been ordering the 6oz platter for lunch a couple times a month. I always get the brisket and turkey then alternate the pork and sausage. The meat is always tender, juicy and flavorful. As good as it is on its own I add the Big Uns BBQ Sauce to the meat. This sauce is a perfect pairing for the smoky meat. The platter comes with a roll and sliced onions, pickles and jalapeños. The presentation is straightforward and the atmosphere is relaxed. I highly recommend the food and a visit for a true Texas BBQ experience. I would be hard pressed to find another local treasure like this. read more

I went there for the first time and really didn't know what to get. The girl at the counter didn't explain the bbq sauces. I ended up ordering rib tips and they were burnt to a crisp and inedible and the macaroni and cheese was less than mediocre. I honestly don't know why people think this bbq is good. Perhaps I was there on an off day, but regardless, l'll never return to this place. read more

The turkey sandwiches are the stuff legends are made of. Have had it with and without cheese. Absolutely great either way!

Great baked beans. I got the pork, turkey & brisket 3 meat small combo. Meat was all very moist and didn't use any sauce. Sides are a bit pricey but meat delivered and that is what it is all about. read more

Saw this place in a series of articles on barbeque in Michigan. I am a barbeque junkie so I had to try it. This place is wonderful. The food is very good and very authentic. The restaurant is also very authentic. I had pulled pork even though this place is more Texas style and it was great. I also had Mac & cheese, slaw and baked baked beans. Everything down to the sauce and ice tea was great. I am a self proclaimed BBQ snob so if I liked it I'm sure you will too. read more

Food is Great wish they stayed open past 2pm during the week would LOVE to pick some up for Dinner.

Excellent BBQ and excellent staff! Ordered 21 individual meals for our department and Brendal was very accommodating and helpful!!! Highly recommend!! read more

In General their food is good, but the service is terrible and their prices were kind of high before the raised them again. They're kind of rude and we haven't had a completely correct carry out order in the last 3 time we have ordered there. We'll be taking their menu out of our work lunch rotation. Not worth the time read more

Outstanding BBQ, best I have ever had. I seriously daydream of those ribs. You can buy them by the rib or the rack, which is perfect for just trying one or adding a couple to your meat platter. The atmosphere is perfect and the staff is friendly and helpful and make you feel like part of the family. read more