BBQ on the Brazos

The chicken bomb was great after the first bite being a little dry. It was later for lunch than usual, and chicken dries quickly, so it was not a surprise. The slaw tossed in the tomatilla sauce was quite tasty. The brisket and pork tacos were top notch. Rib meat quesadilla had a great taste and pecan cobbler was on point. Great breeze upstairs watching the track below with several supercars going by.

I recommend this close establishment definitely. The cost is a little up but for the taste, well worth it. Brisket did have some fat and almost a little to much pepper for someone that doesn't like pepper, yet I ate the slices and the regular sausage. The okra was good on taste but a little soggy. I had to use air fryer to. make a bit crunchy for me, my liking. Chopped brisket is just as good and worked well going on bread with BBQ sauce.

The food and staff were amazing! It was the only home cooked meal I had on our time away from home. The staff were so friendly, lots of tables (even some outside upstairs if you want to sit out). It’s a simple restaurant seating, would be easy to have a party or large group upstairs (think it’s only stairs, not sure but also a washroom located up there). Some tables are on the main floor which would be wheel chair accessible. It’s not fancy. It smells like 100% bbq the moment you walk in, which is amazing and how you tell it’s all fresh. Loved it. I was skeptical since it’s behind the gas station but it’s amazing. Will go back. The hours and prices are the reason for the 3 stars and not 5. It’s a bbq house yet only open till 2 pm and only on some days. This is the kind of meal I’d more want for a dinner but not an option I guess unless you planned ahead and did take out. I’d love to see evening hours. Will try to stop by next time we are in the area as it’s absolutely worth the trip in. We got the 3 meat platter for one person and shared it between 2 of us as it was lunch time (the only time they are open). Our cost with a $5 tip ended up being $50.17 Canadian for 2 drinks and one meal. It was overpriced for what we got for sure.

This BBQ joint is attached to a gas station on Hwy 377 in Cresson, TX. I ordered the two meat plate, sliced brisket and ribs, with sides of potato salad and cornbead casserole. The ribs had a nice glaze and weren’t too chewy. The flavor was good, but nothing special. The sliced brisket had a deliciously peppery & salty bark, but unfortunately the meat was very dry and made for a disappointing experience. The scoop potato salad was about the size of a tennis ball and flavorless. I added plenty of salt, pepper, and even BBQ sauce to make it edible. It looked like they put their potato salad in a blender and then use an ice scream scoop to dish it out. I couldn’t figure out what the cornbread casserole was supposed to be. When I first got it, it was swimming in a milky white sauce. I stirred it all together before trying it. One bite was all I could stand. I don’t blame thIS BBQ joint, I blame myself. With so many GREAT BBQ joints in Texas and the DFW area, I have no idea why I stopped at a gas station and expected great BBQ.

We all know this is the best BBQ spot. They draw you in with breakfast tacos. Woo you with the best okra I’ve ever had, and Keep you there with all the best brisket you’ve ever had. That said, y’all really outdid yourselves with this Brisket Torta. Tire was a special item but it should definitely become part of the regular items. That’s my vote! I love it.

I read almost all the reviews and came to the conclusion. It’s no different than our national election. You can’t please all the people. Perhaps they might take on the task of providing the world with the Greatest BB-Q ever? My experience, food, atmosphere was more than adequate. Actually I will choose to eat here again because I can. Only in America do you have so many choices where to dine. In conclusion take the doubters with a grain of salt. They were probably not having a GREAT DAY, and can’t find positive things in anything.

I am hesitant to post this review about BBQ on the Brazos. Hear me out, I selfishly want you people to coast down the road and not stop in at this joint in Cresson, but I realize I would be doing a huge INJUSTICE to my fellow human beings. This place is a hole in the wall that has award winning BBQ. I personally believe they have the best Breakfast Tacos that rival anything in DFW. The atmosphere is laid back, and the owner and staff are friendly. Get anything on the menu... I promise you, you will be back when you're in the neighborhood. BBQ on the Brazos is a treasure.

Very simple and cozy BBQ spot. Inside a gas station and beside a race track - very iconic place to visit. I had the famous globber sandwich - an extra terrestrial delicious 😋😋😋😋 turkey sandwich. Made with unique buns and succulent turkey - undescribable delicious.

We popped in to grab lunch while attending a racing at MSR Cresson. Located inside of a gas station, this fabulous barbecue restaurant has something for everyone. I had the brisket tacos. Full of chopped brisket. Flavorful and filling. It came along with sides of verde salsa and cheese. We selected potato salad and cole slaw as our sides. My husband had the brisket burger special only available on Wednesday. His fries were amazing! Loved the flavored salt they had. Counter service is available. You can take it to Go or eat inside. There is minimal seating downstairs but much more seating upstairs inside and out. We saw there is a to go window. I'm sure it gets lots of use by locals. Don't miss this great little restaurant

I love this place, and the quality of the meat is better than many, and I know why when I heard the owner talking to another pitmaster about how they find the best. The TASTE - top of Texas in Brisket and their buns for their sandwiches are made custom, jalapeño cheese bread buns. I usually buy a package of buns and order a few lbs of meats - favorites are pulled pork and Brisket. I love the Ribs, but they are always sold out, so get there early.

You will not regret the drive! Wow! Award winning BBQ with friendly service. We tried the two meat plate and the gobble sandwich which were both excellent. Don't forget to try their sides which just accentuate their BBQ. The brisket was moist and flavorful. The ribs were fabulous with perfect flavor balance. Sit upstairs for a view of the exotic race car track next door.

Quick service on a mid-morning stop to grab some brisket breakfast tacos. Truck stop restaurant. Very good portions and great flavor. Pitmaster was there to talk with amd enjoyed the experience. A top 50 in Texas and worth dropping in to try the various meats. We'll be back.

Awesome sandwiches - I love the gobbler and their potato salad. I also sometimes order just the smoked turkey.

Had lunch at the Brazos last week and had their Chicken Gumbo. Awesome taste and food. Also had the Green beans. This place is the best, managed and run by the best pit master and cooks around. Breakfast is almost as good as the lunch at Brazos.

One of the best briskets I ever. People were really friendly. I was a little nervous being in Texas for the first time as a "brother" but they couldn't have made me feel more at home. Delicious food for a fair price. Get here before lunch time because they fill up fast. Ambiance just to wrap up the review was old school bbq restaurant. Nothing fancy but spacious enough. Love this place.

This has been one of the few North Texas BBQ s that has and can hold it's own with the hipster/tourist Austin central Texas scene forever. Everything is great. Meats are dialed in perfectly and are great. Buns are unique and none better around. Sides are mix of Que staples and house creations like cornbread salad. Yumm Yumm. Then there's breakfast. Holy moly are the breakfast tacos/burritos to die for. Only equivalent I can think of are Valentinos newly moved to Buda, Tx offerings. That is incredibly high praise for sure but John Sanford backs it up. He has been symbol of restaurant excellence and civic responsibility for many years. Get there by 12-1 to insure full menu. Nothing fancy here. Occupies part of convenience store in Cresson Tx. Adjoining restaurant is a road racing course. Your likely to see SWAT teams learning from professional drivers. Or maybe newest Corvette or Mustang disguised with paint or ridiculous fenders being put through it's paces. And the motor publication photographers desperately trying to get videos and pictures of what's coming soon. Put this on your BBQ and breakfast bucket list. They'll take care of you.

My husband and I had heard that this was a wonderful barbecue place. We moved from Fort Worth to Granbury so it was a perfect stop for us. We went in with high expectations but I hate to say they were shattered. It was very little food that was just OK for a huge price.

Once again I find myself driving an hour to come eat at BBQ on the Brazos. Living in the metroplex I am surrounded by good BBQ but this place in Cresson has been the my most consistent and favorite BBQ. Just a great restaurant. Always get a special if they have one. Brisket is off the charts. Bring your family and watch the races while you eat on the second story overlooking the track.

First, let me say the folks at Brazos are the best. However, nobody goes into BBQ place in Texas thinking "I can't wait for the Turkey sandwich". Get your usual brisket, ribs, and sausage which as all 5-star but you gotta try the Gobbler. Best turkey sandwich I've ever had.

This was some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The guys from Drive Exotic told us about it and honestly I expected average bbq. THIS place is exceptional and the The Gobbler was one if the best turkey sandwiches that I've ever had. I think the owner needs to partner with Drive exotic by providing a 5-10% to all customers with a receipt. I bet the word would definitely get out and droves of hungry drivers from the city would pile in... (Gift and curse) Now I see why this is one of the Top 50 BBQ in the state. Definitely plinth back for our Christmas package trip!

Ok so they are no longer located inside the gas station, however u enter the gas station and drive a little up and u see them in a trailer by the river!!!  They have opened a mobile dinning area, nice but there are no restroom so be prepared! Great food as always, its my absolute favorite!!! And beside the pounds of meet we normally get, I ordered their gable gable sandwich oh lord!!!! Its a turkey sandwich, my God it melts in your mouth delicious smoked tender turkey, with lots of love in it and yes my mouth drools just thinking about it!!!  You all are great, please stay in business but time you get your own place!!! You earned it!!!!

The cat is out of the bag on this roadside BBQ hidden away in a Texaco station - as Texas Monthly just named it to its Top 50. We motored down to Cresson to try to beat the crowds that are sure to follow, and found that BBQ on the Brazos mostly lived up to the hype. The moist and juicy brisket fairly glistened in the light, with a beautiful bark and only a couple dry spots. I also snagged a rib from my companion's plate and found it even better - tender but not falling off the bone, smoky, and coated with a deliciously sweet, light glaze (not sauced). The sides really stole the show, though, and helped me decide between four stars and five. If you love grits, I'd highly recommend the jalapeno cheese grits - marvelously cheesy with just the right amount of kick. I also loved the smoked corn, halved for easier eating and slathered in a buttery coating. The only side that got a thumbs down at our table was the bizarre-looking cilantro cole slaw. If you're looking for a different twist on traditional cole slaw, give it a shot, but if you're expecting conventional slaw you might be disappointed. Want some beer with your BBQ? The best strategy is to send someone in your party to the gas station side of the store to buy the brews just after you place your order - that way, they'll be back with some cold ones just as your order is ready. The gas station will put your beers in a brown paper bag so you can crack them open after you cross back over to the restaurant side. Seating downstairs can be competitive, but I didn't see anyone at the upstairs tables. Overall, a fun BBQ road trip stop!

Very good bbq but not really that close to the Brazos. It's like at least 10 miles from the Brazos so I just don't get it. I love the Gobbler.

Amazing absolutely delicious we had the brisket torta a must we definitely will be back next time we are in the area

Their brisket is really juicy and always good! We also like the sausage! We even called ahead and they had it ready for us!

Amazing brisket. Great use of pepper and salt and fat is rendered perfectly. Love this family business! Show them some TX love y'all!

The Best smoked turkey sandwich I've ever had. It's called the gobble and it's amazing, it doesn't need any condiments, it's perfect they way they make it. One bite and you'll be hooked. I don't think I've had anything there that isn't outstanding, it's a must try place if you are in the area. It's 5 star smoked BBQ in a gas station, love this place.

The ribs were on point. The brisket is legit. Missed it on the jalapeño grits. Apparently the cook only cooks them when she's in the mood for it. My loss I guess. Lol. The staff was really friendly and helpful. I'll swing back if I'm ever thru this way. Stop by and maybe you'll get to enjoy them grits. February 7th update. I didn't realize it at the time but I was over charged for my meal that day. I asked for half pound of ribs and half pound of brisket. Neither were over$15 per pound but got charged $20 for my 2 meats. ‍

Love this place and the BBQ. The upstairs balcony dining is relaxing yet entertaining because there's a breeze that feels much like being at the beach but then there's race cars zipping around corners in the distance. Definitely a favorite place to visit.

Touring the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ spots. "A girl's take on BBQ". Visited Saturday 10/28, 10:40 am. What I ordered: brisket taco w/cheese, rib meat taco w/cheese (adding potatoes is optional) My take: the hearty brisket taco was good (one is more than enough), not fair to compare but the tortilla is no Valentina's / the rib meat taco had inedible pieces of gristle that I had to pull out of my mouth The place: is inside the Texaco station and the interior is a pleasant and clean space to enjoy your food and there's an upstairs dining area with a view of the racetrack. The folks working there were friendly and passed out pieces of brisket to people waiting in line. Pro Tip: there wasn't any line Saturday at 10:30 am; if you want breakfast tacos you have to get there before 11 am (and by 9:30 am weekdays).

Texas bbq never tasted so good! I love everything there from the delicious tasting food to the friendly southern hospitality

Yummy,quick, good prices, delicious sides, generous portions and good iced tea. Plenty of seating and parking. Don't be confused.. this is on the backside of a gas station. Once inside it feels and smells like bbq joint! I are in the porch wishing looks out over a cool race track. Nice breeze, no bugs, shade and more quiet than inside.. except for the occasional race car!! So cool!! I would eat here again :)

This place is a hidden gem. Tucked away in a Texaco gas station in lil' ol Cresson, TX, it's worth the drive. I had the 2 meat plate with brisket and ribs, green beans, and mac n cheese. The brisket could have been a tad more moist today, but the bark on it was absolutely incredible. One of my 3 ribs literally did fall off the bone when I picked it up. Great smokey flavor with just a touch of sweetness and some dry rub seasoning on top. The green beans were good and the mac n cheese was really creamy with a little dusting of small pieces of brisket. Don't go here if its atmosphere you crave, but if like good BBQ, find Cresson on a map and set your GPS.

Excellent BBQ! Best to grab your food and eat on the deck and watch the cars running on the track.

One of Texas Monthly's top 50 BBQ spots in the state... and it's easy to see why! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but my go-to favorites are their breakfast tacos or breakfast burrito. Hands down some of the best I've ever had! I pass by there at least 3 or 4 times a week and it's hard not to drop in every time!

Great place with that hole in the wall atmosphere. I particularly loved their ribs. That had great flavor and fell off the bone pretty well. Their rib dust was delicious. Highly recommend the stop if your ever out at Lake Granbury! Worth the 15 minute drive!

Hasn't been open very long, heard about it and decided to make the trip south to Cresson, just north of Granbury, about 25 miles or so south of downtown Fort Worth on 377, Benbrook hwy. Took me about 25 minutes or so from there, traffic isn't bad, so no big deal. It's part of a Texaco gas station, but more of one of those larger c-store types with a few gas pumps out front. Shares the building space, but has it's own walled off area. Has a few tables downstairs, and some upstairs. Separate outside door, but there is also a door that connects it to the store if you go in that way. I decided to go with the rib and sausage plate. Plate with two sides and a drink was about $15. You get two pretty large helpings of side orders, and if the BBQ wouldn't have been so fantastic, I would say it was pricey. Still a little on the high side, but really, it was good enough to not worry about it. Two good size ribs, and a good size helping of sausage. Ribs appear to have a rub on them, and they're just the right amount of sweet, with good flavor from the rub mixed in. Really good, both meats were great on their own, but the sauce available is really good as well. Pretty unique taste, nothing I've had before, and I assume homemade. A little sweet, but very light. For the BBQ snobs out there, the ribs had a "high end obvious professional smoke ring" (whatever), but for me they were tender, very little fat, mostly all meat on the bone. Very good. The sausage was a little different, not sure how to describe it, while the appearance might make it look dry, because the casing was wrinkled, that was not the case. Once again, I'm not an expert, but it appears they are making their own sausage. Medium coarseness, very good, but not real spicy. They even dropped me off a sample of the brisket, which I tried and while brisket isn't what I value the most that often, it was very good, tender, moist, little fat, and yes it had a nice smoke ring on it as well. I'll be making some good brisket sandwiches with it the next couple of days. Right now I hear they run out of meat on some days, get there early. They post "summer hours" open till 3 pm. Absolutely some of the best BBQ I've had lately, seems like all the new good places are opening up in the outskirts nowadays. Worth every minute of the drive out, any BBQ nuts reading this need to try it out, if this place isn't in the next Texas Monthly best BBQ list top Q joints, something is wrong with those people.

This little BBQ spot is hidden in a Texaco gas station. It wasn't too busy when I arrived at 11:45ish but got pretty busy shortly after noon. Brisket was tender (no knife needed) and had some impressive bark on it. However any bite that didn't include fat was a little dry. Turkey was moist and had some good flavor similar to a super thick cut of roasted turkey. I also had a side of corn maux choux that was delicious. I don't think they serve it regularly but definitely worth grabbing if they have it. The tea was very well brewed, both the sweet and unsweetened. Ladies behind the counter were friendly too. They do make you order at least a 1/2 pound of each meat...

Pitmaster, John Sanford II, knows his way around a smoker. Don't let the unassuming location fool you, these people have their act together! Fast and friendly service and THE BEST BBQ period! In their 6th year and from all of the positive articles on their wall, they are going places!

We heard this place was great and worth the drive from Dallas so we did exactly that. We threw the dogs in the car and drove an hour to get there around 11 am. We called ahead and they said we could have dogs on the patio just that we'd have to come through the back which is an upstairs patio. We got there and went upstairs to the patio. It has a great big table and you can smell the leftover cooking smells as you walk up. My fiance stayed with the dogs while I went and ordered. The staff was so cool, friendly and nice. I genuinely enjoyed talking to them. I ordered a sausage plate and a rib plate with Mac n cheese, coleslaw, cornbread salad, and mashed potatoes. They even threw on a side of brisket since we drove all the way from Dallas. Seriously, these were the nicest people. The food was so good, the sides were huge! I regret not just ordering the meat by the pound and just sharing a side or two. The Mac was our favorite app. She did warn me the coleslaw was different and it was but I liked it. The cornbread salad was interesting. I've never had anything like it to compare it to so I was glad I tried it. And the mashed potatoes were loaded mashed potatoes. Get them. And the meat...we went all over Nashville trying the best rated bbq and weren't impressed with anything. This was awesome. Ribs fell of the bone, brisket melted in your mouth and the sausage was that perfect pop of crispy outside juicy on the inside. I'm already wanting more for dinner. Oh and the location. Its attached to a gas station. There is seating downstairs, upstairs and that outside deck. The outside deck is shaded and after we ate, it was too pretty and the breeze felt too good so we shared a beer and stayed a little longer. The chef even came upstairs to check on us and say hello to our dogs. I cannot say enough great things about this place, just go check it out.

You will be tempted to order things like pork ribs turkey and sausage...but that would be a great crime. What you need to do is order the brisket, order a lot of it and sit back and enjoy.

Drove 40 miles to try this place, not disappointed! I love bbq and like to try new places. The brisket here is absolutely the best I ever tasted. A thick salty crust of peppery dry rub covering buttery fat over well marbled beef that is so tender you can cut it with a plastic fork. I'm really a ribs guy but the brisket looked special 10 feet away, so I got a combo. SCORE! I'll probably never look at brisket the same way again, all others being but a pale, dry, pathetic imitation of the sublimely charred gift from the gods I devoured today. The other stuff was good too. Ribs good, pinto beans great, potato salad good/weird, mac & cheese good. Pro tip - Do Not Take a Vegetarian Here. Everything except potato salad had meat in it and they will just kill your brisket buzz! Fortunatly, I left mine at home.

If there is better Q in and around the Metroplex, please let me know. John Sanford knows what he's doing!

Unbelievable!! I've eaten BBQ in all but 7 US States and this is the only place where I really consider not adding BBQ sauce because the smoke is so perfect!! And, I love BBQ sauce!! You are honesty doing yourself a disservice if you haven't tried it out. And this is coming from a man who grew up eating Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa, don't get me started, just believe me!!! Closed on Sunday and Monday but the smoke is drifting Tuesday through Saturday!! Come early so they don't run out!! Roll BBQ on the Brazos Roll!!

Talking about hospitality and good service!! You find it all here, from the gas station all the way to the kitchen. The staff were on pointnow let's talk abt what you're really here for, the food! I ordered a 2 meat plate.. but I wanted to go for a 3 meat plate but was hesitant coz felt a bit full still from the morning. So I told the lady nvm I'll get the 2 meat plate. I didn't know the boss was right there and he asked if I wanted to try the sausage/jalapeño sausage. I felt bad but he told the lady add the jalapeño sausage in my 2 meat plate. Guess what? I killed the whole plate. Brisket was on point and just falls apart to the touch, top of it all was the ribsthis is definitely a hidden gem. This first time in this part of Texas and I'd stop by this place every given time I'd pass by. The place well kept clean and they decorated the place like with a true Texan vibe to it. Loved it! Guys if you are reading this, I was one of those firehouse movers that came by and I wanted to thank your boss for letting me try that 3 meat plate.

Why have I not stopped here before? I live in nearby Benbrook and drive by it fairly regularly. Some friends from church recommend this place. Oh My Goodness! I got a variety of meats to take home and boy am I glad I did. Everything was absolutely fantastic. The sliced brisket, hands down, is the best I've ever had. This place is now my favorite 'go to' joint for fantastic BBQ. Highly recommend!

Yelp mentions that this place is closed....... I was just told that they are reopening in a slightly moved location.... check out their website for specifics.... They are having a "soft opening" on October 22 around lunchtime..... After all the rave reviews - I can't wait to get back to some really great Texas BBQ..... (Rated 1 in Fort Worth by the Star Telegram).... Ya'll don't give up, hear??!!!

We heard about this place when we were going to the race track so we stopped in to try it out. Second trip today! It's inside a Texaco gas station, nothing fancy at all only a few places to sit. Thought I should let y'all know about it. BEST BBQ!! And cornbread salad! BBQ brisket falls apart, perfectly seasoned, great crust and it's not super salty!!! Ribs fall off the bone and have great flavor! I had never heard of cornbread salad and man have I been missing out! It is soooooo good! Cornbread, tomatoes, onion, bacon, mayonnaise not sure what else but it's heaven! Pit Master John you did good! We will be back.

Smoked turkey and mozzarella sandwich was amazing! My husband had the Brazos Trash-brisket nachos. So good! Best BBQ in the Granbury area. Only open until 3:00 pm.

Definitely not the best BBQ I have ever had. I feel my Traeger does better. Green beans were good, ribs were bland. Del Norte had better brisket.

This is the best BBQ in the Fort Worth area. Not waiting in lines. Just great Bbq. The ribs are perfect and the brisket is done right!! One of my favorites.

After reading several reviews we (wife and I) decided to make the trip to try their BBQ. Small addition to gas station overlooking Cresson race track. We ordered ribs, brisket, turkey, beans, and a few other sides (see picture). The 3 star rating is determined by comparing this and all BBQ restaurants to the best (our opinion) in central and north Texas - Hard Eight Stephenville. Here's the (out of ten) breakdown: ribs 5, brisket 7, turkey 7, sauce 4, and beans 5. So if you enjoy their BBQ, do yourself a favor and drive the extra few miles to Hard Eight for the best.

Great food and service! Turkey was moist and had great flavor. The brisket was very tender and moist and the jalapeño sausage was great. The pinto beans were fabulous. Great flavor, but not good spicy. The coleslaw was a nice change, not too creamy and a little spicy kick. We'll be back!

I was home on vacation and since I live out of state now, I am always looking for good BBQ when I come home. I saw the article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and decided we should try it on the way from Fort Worth to Fossil Rim. I will not bore you with the info on how to get there and what the place looks like since Moto S. did such a good job. We got there at 9am, so I figured we would be stuck with just trying breakfast, but I was excited to find out that they had slabs of brisket and ribs ready to go. For breakfast they have your usual breakfast driving staples like bacon/egg/cheese sandwiches and tacos, but then they have some new stuff. My wife had the Brisket breakfast taco, that's right, a Brisket breakfast taco. It was awesome!! They also had pulled pork breakfast tacos, and chorizo, and ribs.... The tortillas are really good, but they are also really thin, so don't take them out of the foil, just unwrap and enjoy. Since they already had lunch stuff ready to go, I had the brisket and sausage plate. I am a sucker for burnt ends, so I asked for some and got a heaping pile...I like to eat burnt ends with my fingers to savor the flavor and these did not disappoint. For me the test of BBQ is whether or not you need to put sauce on it, this brisket does not need a drop, it is tremendous on its own. I did try the sauce just for good measure, and it was really tasty, I sopped it all up with my giant pieces of Texas toast. When I saw the sausage come out of the smoker, I immediately decided I had to have some. It just looked too good to pass, and it is. I would say it looks like a cross between chorizo and andouille sausage, but with a completely unique taste. Loved every bite. The potato salad is really good. It is a mustard potato salad, but not with the usual suspects inside. I am not sure of the recipe, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even the pickle slices were great, so much so that I refused to share. My wife had been talking about getting banana pudding since we got home, so we grabbed some for desert. It is ridiculous how good this banana pudding is. It was only because she loves her family that she was willing to share, but we each only got one bite and then we were cut off so she could have the rest. It really is awesome. The food was so good that I knew I had to take some home to my dad. I knew there was no way they would still be open when we came back through in the afternoon, since they close once they run out of meat, so I ordered a pound of brisket and a pound of sausage to go. It was smoked so well that I wasn't worried about it sitting in the car while we went to Fossil Rim. Believe me it was still awesome when it got home. Before I finish, I have to say that the staff were super, just the nicest people you could meet. If you live anywhere near Hwy 377, it is worth the drive to pick up some of this amazing food. If you happen to be going to Motorsports Ranch which is next door, then you are an idiot if you don't pick some up. I promise you will love every bite.

54 year old, native Texan...travel the state for a living. You can imagine how many BBQ joints I've tried...probably a thousand! This place is NOT my favorite. That spot belongs to The Salt Lick, south of Austin. But BBQ on the Brazos is easily #2. I've had the pulled pork, the brisket, smoked chicken and turkey, and the sausage and ribs...never been disappointed. Yes, it's a hole-in-the-wall, gas station BBQ joint, so that's part of the fun! Most of the side dishes are average, at best, but who eats BBQ at a place because they've got really good coleslaw or potato salad? Just order a sandwich and a coke...you'll have all you need, and no reason to complain about the blandness of the pinto beans. Or order a sliced brisket plate with two sides of cornbread salad...because that shit is amazing! And you will have just enjoyed the best brisket in the known universe! (You're welcome!)

I had passed by this place many times and never stopped, today a buddy told me we needed to give it a try. Well this was one of the best suggestions ever this was definitely one of the best if not he best servings of BBQ brisket I have ever had. I am not what some people call a BBQ purist and I typically eat even my brisket with sauce. This brisket did not need sauce although adding some add another level of flavor to this nearly perfect creation. I also had the sausage and some potato salad both were delicious. I will definitely never just pass by again, at least if they are open. Any of the other reviewers who claim this is not good BBQ either have no clue what they are talking about or very unfortunately visited on a bad day. I would highly recommend to anyone.

We love this place! Have ordered the brisket, gobble gobble sandwich, brisket taco, cornbread salad, beans, Mac n cheese, fries, and coleslaw. And they are all to die for! But most definitely the gobble gobble sandwich, that is my go to in the menu! It is a 30 minute drive for us and we still go almost every Saturday. When we have family in town and they're so welcoming each time, like our extended family.