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Nio H
The food was so good! Had the 2 meat plate. Sliced Brisket was moist and had a good crust to it. Decor was adorably themed and ladies those bathrooms wear very CLEAN! THIS is my new stop on the way back SATX.
… moreIsa Vargas
The new building sure is nice, and the seating’s plenty comfortable. We’ve been eating there on and off for about 16 years. Back in 2019 we stopped in, and that’s when we first noticed things had changed. Maybe it was new owners, maybe it was the new building, but the food just wasn’t the same as what we fell in love with.
I get it—things change, and I’m all for it—but somewhere along the way, the flavor got lost. We stopped again thinking hey its been YEARS, lets give them another shot. I ordered a brisket plate, and truth be told, it tasted oven‑baked. No smoke taste, no mesquite ring, none of that Texas soul you expect from good brisket.
But bless it… it was a miss for us.
… moreI get it—things change, and I’m all for it—but somewhere along the way, the flavor got lost. We stopped again thinking hey its been YEARS, lets give them another shot. I ordered a brisket plate, and truth be told, it tasted oven‑baked. No smoke taste, no mesquite ring, none of that Texas soul you expect from good brisket.
But bless it… it was a miss for us.
Marby Sweeney
The restaurant was very clean and the decor was beautiful with wooden tables. I ordered the chopped brisket sandwich and although it had a very good flavor, I felt it was a little too greasy for my taste. Overall, a good dining experience.
… moreLady T.
It was my first time coming here. It’s very convenient right off 37. There is a store connected to the place, and we stopped. We ate, used the bathroom, and fueled up to head out of town. The food was very good. The service was very nice. Even as we walked to the store side, the lady was just as nice as the other ladies . My new stop as we go out of town or coming back, lol. Thank you
… moreGeorge Huerta
The only thing great about this place is the southern hospitality. Our waitress was friendly and warm and an absolute peach! The barbacoa taco was super salty and the brisket and eggs were lazy. This place has a lot of potential to be great, they just need to revamp their menu.
… moreCora W
Attached to a gas station so good stop. BBQ is ok. The smoked turkey had a nice level of smoke whereas the brisket was tender but little smoke. Onion rings were good and so was the potato salad. The potato salad is mustard-based. Friendly and quick service.
… moreSouTex Traveller
Finally stopped in after driving by Van’s dozens of times going to/from Padre Island.
Q is a plateful of OK, good stop for the really hungry traveler, but not much in the search for the ultimate Texas BBQ.
Brisket had good bark and moisture, but unremarkable. Sausage sure seemed Eckrich, but didn’t ask. Ribs fell off bone, but again little to get excited about flavor-wise. Beans were good, nicely seasoned. Corn ok too.
Service friendly.
More of a filling station than destination.
… moreQ is a plateful of OK, good stop for the really hungry traveler, but not much in the search for the ultimate Texas BBQ.
Brisket had good bark and moisture, but unremarkable. Sausage sure seemed Eckrich, but didn’t ask. Ribs fell off bone, but again little to get excited about flavor-wise. Beans were good, nicely seasoned. Corn ok too.
Service friendly.
More of a filling station than destination.
Willie Porche
Nice little bar b cue spot. Its off the beaten path a doors like it is a new building going up. The gas station next door is still being worked on. Got the 2 meat plate. Brisket and sausage. The sausage was amazing. The Brisket was the flat so a little dry, but had great flavor. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area. Mac and cheese was not good. Onion rings were great.
… moreKristina Trevino
Brisket was delicious Can’t wait to try the Burgers and Enchiladas next time.. Thank you to the beautiful blue eyed lady that helped me. Very nice restaurant. More people need to try this Gem…. Food Delicious
… moreChris C
I use to eat here along time ago with my son. I thought I would try it again. The cheeseburger was not very good. The bun was hard and the burger was small but on a big bun. Don’t stop here just keep moving down the road. $9.12 give me a break.
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