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Casual restaurant offering slow-smoked meats & seafood plus outdoor seating & take-out service.
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Thomas Smith
We had a party of four and sat on the back patio so we could enjoy the beautiful weather. The service was very slow and the staff appears to be all new. Three of us ordered the brisket and ribs plate and both were full of fat. The quality of food has changed. When our waitress finally asked how our meal was we told her we had been here several times and tonight the food was not good. She simply said, “really? I’m sorry.” The manager/owner never came to our table to discuss our complaint nor did they make any sort of adjustment to the bill. There are just too many other options for better food and a nicer atmosphere. We also miss the music on the weekends during the summer.
… moreScott Eaton
Great casual BBQ place you might miss if you are not looking for it. Very small unassuming storefront on the boulevard with what, at first glace, appears to be very limited seating. However, that is just the takeout operation. If you go around back, there are a few more parking spaces, a small dining room with table service, and a small patio next to the creek. The beef brisket was super solid, as were my sides of cornbread muffin, coleslaw, and baked beans. The spicy BBQ sauce was some of the best I have ever had. Definitely a good stop for anyone who appreciates a good BBQ meal. Salads and some other items are also on the menu for anyone in your group who is not as enthusiastic about a more traditional BBQ meal.
… moreSean Schluntz
Sorry, this is long: The family and I have quite a bit of feedback for this place. It’s easy to miss as you zip down the road and even easer to miss that they have space to eat. Hidden around back behind the little row of shops is an indoor and outdoor eating space with table service. When we got there at about 5:30 we were by ourselves, by the time we left just before 7 it was really busy and the single server was having difficulty keeping up with the folks (she really could have used some help).
Our server was fun and helpful. Her suggestions were spot on, she knows the food they serve well. She always had a smile for us, even when the place was really busy but service did slow down quite a bit as the place filled up. Once it was about half full she didn’t ask if we wanted refills on the water or drinks anymore because she was so busy filling peoples orders.
Now, as to the food – overall I’m really happy with the place. The ribs, pulled pork, and brisket all had a good smokey flavor, so it feels and tastes like a real BBQ place and not somewhere that just tosses ribs over a grill. The flavor did a good job of penetrating the ribs.
We started with the onion rings. They are truly home made style with thick cuts of onion, dipped into a good liquid batter (no crumbs) which provides a smooth style of coating with crunch and softness but not overly oily. They also under cook the onions just a bit so they have some snap. My wife and I agree that it is the right way to cook onion rings, too many places cook them until the onion is mush, but this place gives you a cooked but still solid onion.
My wife and I both had ribs. The flavor of the meat itself is really good, and the two sauces they have (mild and hot) are both good. There was a good darkness to the outside and a soft inside meat that I really like. It stuck to the bone a bit tighter than I like for something slow cooked but I didn’t have to fight it.
I also had the burnt ends, which is a part of the roast beef on the edges. I really love the crunch of the char and the mixture of meat and fat. I’ve been places where they pull it like pork, or what you are given is super dry but there was none of that here. The burnt ends from Maggieray’s are easily the best I’ve had to date. They were cubed crunchy nuggets with smokey outside and a soft and juicy inside. I’m not sure how they pulled it off, but it was amazing.
My son tried out the pulled port sliders. He said they were good, but wasn’t enthusiastic about it. Pulled pork is generally what he gets when we go to BBQ places and he found it too heavily sauced and soggy.
For sides we had the cole slaw, beans, fried Brussels sprouts, and the corn cakes, The cole slaw plain and watery, nothing special or to set it out so take it or leave it. The beans weren’t really sweet, and they weren’t really savory. My wife prefers a sweeter baked beans and these “were okay”. The Brussels sprouts were good but needed a bit more seasoning (or some bacon and onion cooked along with them).
The corn cakes, which are really corn muffins, are outstanding. Super fluffy inside I didn’t even want butter to go with them. All three of us liked them, though my son wasn’t happy with the actual corn kernels cooked into the bread.
Finally we come to the beignets. I’m more accustomed to getting the pillow kind, but these were much denser than regular. They were still fluffy, but each had the same consistency as the corn cake but with a crunchier outside from deep frying. They aren’t as sweet as I expected on the inside, there was a touch of sour, almost like they used a lemon or sourdough starter as part of the dough. I enjoyed them, but neither my son or wife cared for them much. I’m going to ask them about the batter next time I’m there, are they supposed to have a sour touch or were ours off?
I will be back, that’s for sure. I want more of those burnt ends.
… moreOur server was fun and helpful. Her suggestions were spot on, she knows the food they serve well. She always had a smile for us, even when the place was really busy but service did slow down quite a bit as the place filled up. Once it was about half full she didn’t ask if we wanted refills on the water or drinks anymore because she was so busy filling peoples orders.
Now, as to the food – overall I’m really happy with the place. The ribs, pulled pork, and brisket all had a good smokey flavor, so it feels and tastes like a real BBQ place and not somewhere that just tosses ribs over a grill. The flavor did a good job of penetrating the ribs.
We started with the onion rings. They are truly home made style with thick cuts of onion, dipped into a good liquid batter (no crumbs) which provides a smooth style of coating with crunch and softness but not overly oily. They also under cook the onions just a bit so they have some snap. My wife and I agree that it is the right way to cook onion rings, too many places cook them until the onion is mush, but this place gives you a cooked but still solid onion.
My wife and I both had ribs. The flavor of the meat itself is really good, and the two sauces they have (mild and hot) are both good. There was a good darkness to the outside and a soft inside meat that I really like. It stuck to the bone a bit tighter than I like for something slow cooked but I didn’t have to fight it.
I also had the burnt ends, which is a part of the roast beef on the edges. I really love the crunch of the char and the mixture of meat and fat. I’ve been places where they pull it like pork, or what you are given is super dry but there was none of that here. The burnt ends from Maggieray’s are easily the best I’ve had to date. They were cubed crunchy nuggets with smokey outside and a soft and juicy inside. I’m not sure how they pulled it off, but it was amazing.
My son tried out the pulled port sliders. He said they were good, but wasn’t enthusiastic about it. Pulled pork is generally what he gets when we go to BBQ places and he found it too heavily sauced and soggy.
For sides we had the cole slaw, beans, fried Brussels sprouts, and the corn cakes, The cole slaw plain and watery, nothing special or to set it out so take it or leave it. The beans weren’t really sweet, and they weren’t really savory. My wife prefers a sweeter baked beans and these “were okay”. The Brussels sprouts were good but needed a bit more seasoning (or some bacon and onion cooked along with them).
The corn cakes, which are really corn muffins, are outstanding. Super fluffy inside I didn’t even want butter to go with them. All three of us liked them, though my son wasn’t happy with the actual corn kernels cooked into the bread.
Finally we come to the beignets. I’m more accustomed to getting the pillow kind, but these were much denser than regular. They were still fluffy, but each had the same consistency as the corn cake but with a crunchier outside from deep frying. They aren’t as sweet as I expected on the inside, there was a touch of sour, almost like they used a lemon or sourdough starter as part of the dough. I enjoyed them, but neither my son or wife cared for them much. I’m going to ask them about the batter next time I’m there, are they supposed to have a sour touch or were ours off?
I will be back, that’s for sure. I want more of those burnt ends.
Shane Choquette
Ordered a half baby backs and bbq chicken, both were well prepared, seasoned and tasted great; came with garlic fries, cole slaw and salad; generous portions and quite authentic as far as bbq goes. The people are very nice as well. Good local place for take out (or done in I think).
… moreJohn Trefethen
Wow, what a find. This little privately owned restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Tucked back in a corner of an industrial section of Alamo, this is a gold mind. You can’t go wrong but I ordered the salad with burnt ends. I’ll be back. Sat outside in the shade.
… moreDan H
This place is great, but they have closed for business. From their Facebook page:
To our Loyal Supporters:
It is with a sincere regret that we inform you that maggieray’s barbecue is closed for business.
It has been 9 years and we are truly grateful to all our patrons for their loyal support – THANK YOU for your business.
… moreTo our Loyal Supporters:
It is with a sincere regret that we inform you that maggieray’s barbecue is closed for business.
It has been 9 years and we are truly grateful to all our patrons for their loyal support – THANK YOU for your business.
Robby Flannery
My go-to BBQ spot. I especially like double meat night. Eat out on the patio on a summer night. It doesn’t get much better.
I usually go for the brisket, chicken, garlic fries and/or the beignets.
Scrumptulescent!
… moreI usually go for the brisket, chicken, garlic fries and/or the beignets.
Scrumptulescent!
Steve Hudson
I walk in at a quarter to 5. first thing they said to me: we open at 5. Guess the meats not cooked until 5. That was the first time I’ve ever walked at that restaurant I guess they don’t need my money.
… moreYvonne Awai
Looks like a little hole in the wall, but once inside you can see that they have a lot to offer! Great food and relaxing cozy patio!
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