Big Ray's BBQ

Service was 11 out 10. The highlight for me were the ribs. They had a great seasoning and I liked how it still little bit of chew and connected to the bones. The lean brisket is best for dine it, still good flavor. Prices are very fair.

Allen Texas has a Bar- B- Que spot that really delivers ! You know when you see work trucks,minivans, and Mercedes in the parking lot , you are in for deliciousness. The daily specials are just $9.99 Includes Sandwich- one side - one drink. Your choices going down the order line are fresh . The menu is full of options, including fried fish specials. The chopped brisket sandwich with beans and potato salad was outstanding. The service and preparation was great. Located between Hwy 75 and Hwy 5 If you are near Allen Premium Outlet and the Villages of Fairview, stop in for a surprise restaurant Great pit work and classic BBQ The only thing missing is you. See you there soon.

I pass by this place every day from work, got online a few days ago and saw that they had Bologna, (my favorite thing to try at new barbecue places) I went in today after work and was greeted as soon as I walked in. That was a pleasant surprise! The staff was extremely attentive! I ordered the bologna, the chicken the carrots and cucumber salad. Everything was amazing, I ate the carrots on the way home! My first visit and not my last, I'm telling everyone about this place!

Juicy brisket, big ribs, and the best green beans I’ve ever had. We’ve been eating here for years and keep returning because the food never disappoints. The unassuming exterior and rustic interior make Big Ray’s the perfect casual family dining experience.

Went today to try their lunch special. $9.99 for a pulled pork sandwich and mac and cheese. Very good deal and tasted even better. I Will be coming back!

I’ve been looking for over two years for a bbq joint that reminded me of the one I grew up frequenting outside of Houston. I’ve been disappointed so much except today after Big Ray’s. This will be my new go to spot. The brisket sandwich was delicious and I loved the regular and spicy sauces. Mac and cheese and cabbage were great too (may only be available on soul food Saturdays though). Cannot wait to come back to try more!

This family owned is the best BBQ in Allen and McKinney. The portion size is very good, always leave full. The ribs are my favorite, large beef ribs and very tender and seasoned well. The sides are all delicious over the years have tried all of them. Staff is very friendly and place is very clean. Would recommend this place over all the others in the area. I have tried them all since BBQ is my favorite food.

3 starts bc I placed a $100.00 order,and order a peach cobbler. Got my order and their were no freaking peaches in the "peach cobbler", why would y'all make peach cobbler without peaches,and bread? That's crazy. They could have just given me the banana pudding, and they still changed the full price. Y'all got to do better

Allen Texas has a Bar- B- Que spot that really delivers ! You know when you see work trucks,minivans, and Mercedes in the parking lot , you are in for deliciousness. The daily specials are just $9.99 Includes Sandwich- one side - one drink. Your choices going down the order line are fresh . The menu is full of options, including fried fish specials. The chopped brisket sandwich with beans and potato salad was outstanding. The service and preparation was great. Located between Hwy 75 and Hwy 5 If you are near Allen Premium Outlet and the Villages of Fairview, stop in for a surprise restaurant Great pit work and classic BBQ The only thing missing is you. See you there soon.

I have said in the past that I am bit of a BBQ snob. That because living in Texas has spoiled me! It is here that I have had some of the best BBQ ever. Big Ray's is a small red building almost hidden here in Allen. Definitely family or individual owned, the service was quick and good. Everyone I interacted with smiled and were polite. An old schooled rustic decor and vibe which is perfect for a BBQ place. I had the Big Texas Sandwich combo which is a two meat sandwich and two sides. I ordered brisket and sausage with a side of onion rings and scalloped potatoes. I also ordered a side of beans to get a full range of the sides. The only negative that I have is the brisket was tough and dry which is a bummer hence the 3 stars. Everything else was a 4.5 or better in flavor. The scalloped potatoes and baked beans were definitely made on site and delicious. I will say this you should still go to this great Allen treasure. I will be back and will try the brisket again.

When "DIY" Goes Wrong: Picture this: I'm craving a McDonald's McRib (don't judge me - that processed pork patty with pickles and BBQ sauce hits different sometimes), so I mention this to my wife Johanna on Saturday. Bless her soul, she finds what looks like the perfect upgrade at Big Ray's BBQ - a "Rib Sandwich" with the most mouth-watering description you've ever seen: "Sink your teeth into our Rib Sandwich: tender, fall-off-the-bone rib meat piled high on a toasted bun, topped with crisp house slaw and drizzled in our signature BBQ sauce for a mouthwatering bite." The photos showed all the fixings too - jalapeños, onions, pickles, cole slaw, even some green beans on the side. I'm thinking, "Hell yes, this is going to blow that McRib out of the water!" What arrived was a prank: No sauce. No pickles. No onions. No coleslaw. No, anything except a half-rack of sauceless bone-in ribs shoved between two pieces of bread like some medieval torture device masquerading as a sandwich. It looked like someone had given up halfway through making lunch. So there I am, standing in my kitchen like some barbecue archaeologist, spending ten minutes excavating bones from what was supposed to be ready-to-eat food. I'm raiding my fridge for BBQ sauce and pickles - you know, the basic ingredients that were supposed to come WITH the sandwich I just paid for. I'm de-boning, smushing, and essentially building the sandwich they should have made in the first place. And here's the thing that gets me - this isn't my first rodeo with DIY delivery disasters. I once ordered a Caesar salad that arrived as three lonely leaves of romaine lettuce. THREE LEAVES. What am I supposed to do with that? Meditate on each leaf? What if I were at a picnic or eating in my car? Am I supposed to carry around a personal prep kitchen? The "DIY Food Movement" Has Gone Too Far: Look, I get that table-side guacamole is a thing, and it's fantastic because the server does the work, making it feel fancy and interactive. But there's a world of difference between theatrical food preparation and just... not preparing food at all. When I'm paying restaurant prices for delivery, I shouldn't need to become my short-order cook. Sandwiches should never have bones - that's like, Sandwich 101. Indian rice bowls like biryani? Boneless, ready to eat. Caesar salads? Pre-chopped and prepared to eat, not a construction project. Why would anyone think a "rib sandwich" with six individual bones is a good idea? What's the point of calling it a sandwich if I need power tools to eat it? The Tragic Irony: Here's what stings: after all my amateur food assembly, the sandwich tasted pretty good. The meat was tender and flavorful. But that's precisely what makes this so frustrating! This should have been considerably better than a McDonald's McRib - it had quality ingredients and authentic barbecue flavor. Instead, it was just comparable to fast food, and only after I fixed it myself. Think about that for a second. McDonald's, with all their industrial processing and assembly-line efficiency, somehow understands the basic concept of a sandwich better than this local BBQ joint. The McRib might be processed mystery meat, but at least it arrives ready to eat, complete with sauce, pickles, and onions already included. When fast food is more convenient and user-friendly than your "artisanal" restaurant, you've lost the plot entirely. Final Verdict: 2/5 Stars: Two stars for decent meat quality, minus three stars for making me cosplay as a short-order cook in my kitchen. Big Ray's charges premium prices for what amounts to a barbecue IKEA kit - some assembly required, instructions not included. A sandwich should be a sandwich when it arrives, not a cooking project. Do better, Big Ray's. Your customers deserve food that's ready to eat. "Me: Hey Claude, do sandwiches have bones? Claude: No, sandwiches definitely should not have bones. That's kind of the whole point of a sandwich - it's supposed to be handheld, bite-sized, and ready to eat without requiring surgical precision or a toolkit." P.S. Johanna, you're still amazing for trying to find a McRib upgrade. It's not your fault they don't understand basic sandwich architecture.

They don't serve craft barbeque, but Big Ray's is very good for what it is ... a good, old fashion, neighborhood barbeque restaurant that serves its community well. Their daily specials are affordable enough to compete with less healthy lunch options. I was happy to order their 2-meat baked potato that came with a drink for $13.99. As requested, the brisket and ribs were served on the side, so I was able to evaluate each meat and the potato independently. The ribs were flavorful, but a little dry. The brisket was chopped, flavorful, but a little dry. The baked potato was almost perfect; it was dressed with cheese, sour cream, and chives. The only thing missing was butter, but I made up for it by packing it with chopped brisket and BBQ sauce. It was a satisfying meal. The hospitality of the staff, homestyle charm/decor of the restaurant, affordability, and food quality makes this restaurant worthy of a repeat visit.

Had the chopped brisket and on a toasted bun. Meat was so tender, well worth the drive. We'll be back!

There were some good things and some not so good things. Let me start with the good. It's a cute and cozy spot. The decor is perfect and fun. The staff is pleasant. The condiments area is GREAT! They offer great daily specials. I opted for a carry out order. Food: Rib Sandwich was decent. The meat was tender and it had a good flavor. The bun was perfect and I would get this again. Fish wasn't that great. It lacked seasoning and flavor. It was hard and didn't seem fresh. Sides-OMG these need help and work. I tried 3 sides and only one was good. Someone better call granny and get some recipes. Potato Salad was blah. Fries were not cooked enough and were raw. The potatoes and onions were pretty good. They were well seasoned. I was ready to talk to Big Ray. Please get some love and help for the sides. Overall decent experience. I would go back for a rib sandwich. I would eat in next time to make sure my food is up to par. I love supporting small businesses. I'm hoping for a better visit next time.

When I packed up and moved to Texas, I had a vision of BBQ joints that were old-school, mom-and-pop treasures, housed in buildings with character and interiors that looked like they'd seen a few too many years of brisket juice and barbecue sauce. But alas, what I found instead were a lot of hipster havens--BBQ places that felt more like they were designed by a team of "rustic-chic" interior decorators looking to maximize profits rather than smoke rings. But then, I stumbled upon this place. And friends, this is the BBQ joint of my dreams. The inside? Let's call it "charmingly rundown." It's clean, but you wouldn't call it fancy--and that's exactly what I've been searching for. Just two guys working the line, no frills, no fuss, just BBQ in its purest form. I'd heard tales of their smoked bologna sandwich - which was my order. Lucky for us the Friday special was a 2-meat sandwich and a side for a sweet $4 discount. We were in luck! - we got one of each. I went for the bologna sammy with scalloped potatoes, and the hubs got the "Friday Special" - 2-meat sandwich with sausage and sliced brisket, plus a side of beans. Both came with drinks, and because we're not quitters, we added the Friday-only special of strawberry cake to go for later. Let's talk sandwiches. My bologna was tender, with just a whisper of a smoke ring. But the real star? That bun. Perfectly toasted to give just the right crispy-chewy balance to every bite. Hubs' 2-meat sandwich was loaded up with enough meat to satisfy even the most hardcore carnivore, all cradled in that same perfect bun. The sides were solid, though I wouldn't have said no to a little more on the plate. As for the two guys working the line? They were as old-school as it gets, and let me tell you, they didn't give a single damn about how jazzed I was to be there. And you know what? I respect that. Oh, and the bathrooms? Spotless. So, they've got that going for them too. So here's to 2000 reviews, and finding the BBQ joints that make it all worth it. If you're looking for something real, this is the spot. Just don't expect anyone to care how excited you are

Finally got to visit here recently and glad I did. I enjoyed everything we ordered, except the brisket was a little dry for my taste but everything else was excellent. My favorite were the sausage and the bread pudding dessert. The service was okay. The staff were helpful but overly friendly or anything, but maybe since it was closer to closing time so they were ready to go. The inside of the restaurant was a lot smaller than I thought it would be compared to what I thought it would be from the outside, but the decor was cute and cozy. The ambiance is definitely friendly family and inviting. I am sure we will back for another visit!

Another amazing hole-in-the-wall find! We were drawn by the fact they have bologna, which is hard to find in this area. The bologna, turkey, and chopped beef was all fresh and juicy with amazing flavor. The baked potato was HUGE and fully loaded. Overall, this is an old school service style BBQ joint, so getting to your order is not quick, but that's okay. It's not a stand-in-line-for-an-hour kind of place, either. It took about ten minutes to get our order in with two groups ahead of us. As for the sides, the Mac & Cheese was very good, the beans just okay, and the onion rings...meh. That said, I don't go to very many BBQ joints for the sides. We considered dessert, but after packing up half the dinner (again), we had no room! The staff was kind & efficient, and the dining room was quite clean considering the larger groups they had the evening we visited. They have a sign out front with their monthly Saturday special, so that makes me want to return next month to see what's new.

I'm going to cut right to the chase. The staff at this restaurant will get tired of seeing me. I plan to eat here as often as I can. I enjoy cooking, but every once in a while, I like to sit in a restaurant and eat someone else's cooking. Cooking is definitely what the chefs in this restaurant know how to do! I ordered two catfish dinners to go. My sides were fried okra, Texas caviar, sweet potato fries, cornbread salad and potato salad. My mom and I shared everything. Everything, and I mean everything, was so good! The food was full of flavor and love. I also ordered banana pudding and strawberry cake. I could eat those everyday. The cake was incredibly moist and the pudding was creamy. Customer service is outstanding! John greeted me when I walked in and was so professional. Since it was my first time, he informed me about the menu. There was another young lady who assisted me at the register and young man who gave me my order, and they were great! I obviously plan to be a repeat customer! I highly recommend!

We are hands-down repeat customers when it comes to Big Ray's brisket!! This review is a quick shout-out about their fabulous Friday & Saturday Fish Fry (offered all day long). You will get 2 full sized catfish filets cooked to order. This means you'll get it hot and fresh! Delicious traditional catfish batter, thick cuts of fish, and served with a homemade tasty tarter sauce to die for. This dinner includes 2 sides of your choice, ranging from fries, onion rings, okra to coleslaw, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, etc. This is a local, family owned business that takes pride in their made from scratch menu. If you're in the area, this is a must try BBQ house. It's like visiting family on a holiday, no lie. The hospitality is awesome!

LOVE the Catfish (Fridays) LOVE the Jalapeño Sausage LOVE the SweetPot Fries LOVE the Okra And LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bread Pudding... Like, I'm not sharing it AT ALL!!!

Absolutely awesome bbq!!! Small town vibe inside that is clean, homey, and friendly! Family owned and the owners are an absolutely delightful and friendly people! Community minded small buisness that cares about its customers and local people. Brisket is delicious, juicy, moist, and oh so good. Ribs melt in your mouth. Loaded baked potato is an absolute bazooka of everything you could dream of in a BBQ loaded baked potato. Scalloped potatoes are awesome and the mac n cheese is just the way grandma used to make em. Love this place!

This wasn't my first time at Big Ray's but it was my first time ordering fish. It was delicious. I ordered the two piece fish filet, two sides and a drink special. It's a family restaurant and every time I visit, the staff is very welcoming. I usually get my food to go, but this time I ate there, which gave me more time to interact with the staff. I love catfish, so this is going to be my go to spot. The establishment reminds me of a restaurant from my hometown and it gives me all the feels from there.

We were visiting TX and looking for great BBQ. We definitely found it. This place is a cute restaurant with friendly service and a small town feel. The meats were tender and juicy and the beans were so flavorful. My favorite was the peach cobbler. You cannot find bbq like this in SoCal. Highly recommend! I didn't take pictures because we were too excited to eat!

This is my first time eating here and I got the family pack with brisket and ham plus ordered a half rack of ribs. The sides were baked beans, Mac and cheese and potato salad. All of it was DELICIOUS This will be our go to bbq spot from now on.

We really enjoy getting the huge potatoes on Thursdays because, although I'm sure that they are tasty everyday, the price on Thursdays is excellent! Two types of whichever meats you want and they aren't stingy! Very delicious, please give them a try, bet you'll love it too!

All I can say is wow. I had been craving good bbq for a minute so we stopped in for lunch. Got the Big Papa potato special, comes with two meats and a drink. Opted for the pulled pork and chicken and it was indeed a good choice. Potato comes with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives, and topped with loads of meat. Absolutely delicious. Atmosphere is so cute and welcoming, and the staff was extremely friendly. Needless to say I'll be back, because wow it was tasty!

Just saw some of the reviews below. There's no way that there is no flavor and I've been coming here for 2 1/2 years? Sounds to me like the competition is getting pissed lol good! I hope this place goes franchise so I can have some out-of-state! The only place I wanted to eat at when I came back in town! I had only one day and I HAD to come here! John and Jay were working and were SO NICE!!! BOTTLE THE BBQ SAUCE ASAP JOHN!! I need it shipped lol The brisket was so good this time I forgot to take a picture for this site! I got the brisket trimmed, okra as always you know I love it here, the carrots always my go to and necessity and a slice of their sweet potato pie. You better believe I had to hold myself back from getting a slice of the pecan lol I don't know what they do to their food or how I could possibly find a place that even remotely matches it. I'm always shocked when people have lived in the area and have never eaten here?! Do they not have yelp?! I understand maybe it's because it's not visible from the street I think? Either way if you have not eaten here you are missing out! I'm going to miss it but I'm definitely going to come here when I come visit! Many blessings to you and your beautiful family you are all always so sweet! I truly hope that you were able to make billions and bottle your amazing barbecue sauce :-) maybe even Shark Tank is an option?! Could you imagine!

Amazing! Big Ray's is the highlight of our Thanksgiving feast every year. We ditch the dry turkey & boring sides for Big Ray's yummy BBQ. Our favorites are the Brisket & Pulled Pork. Each year we pick a few sides and this year macaroni & cheese, coleslaw & spicy carrots were on the menu & they did not disappoint. The service is as quick as they can (it's a small business folks so be patient) but it's always done with a smile, and Big Ray himself is so kind & friendly. What a treat to support a local and family run spot!

Three words. Smoked bologna sandwich. It's exactly what I get when I go there. It's just a down home centralDallas style bbq joint. You know, meats a tad too tender, not heavily smoked but has good sauces. Love the sides there too.

We tried the catfish tonight, dont get me wrong the BBQ is excellent but it's fish Friday. The breading is just the way we like it a nice cornmeal dusting. 2 huge fillets are more than enough. Please give it a try!!! Oh yeah you have to try those green beans yummy

My husband and I had dinner at Big Ray's BBQ. The place could be a little spiffier, but it was okay. I thought the pork ribs were fantastic, but you can't be afraid of fat. Some people would thing they are too fatty. The sweet potato fries were also fantastic. I thought the mac & cheese was not worth eating and suggest you skip that. The staff was very friendly.

The food was amazing! My daughter and I actually split our dinner because the portions were huge! The service was wonderful, even the owners granddaughter was working and was literally the sweetest! Next time we come from NY we will be back! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience

First visit. The ribs, brisket, potatoe salad, and fried cabbage was delicious! Willl will definitely be back!

Bad costumer service Was rushed while ordering. The person serving the food was really hostile and not friendly at all.

We love the food... great BBQ. Friendly owners and staff. You can't beat the cobbler. Very casual but clean restaurant.

BBQ is delicious but the catfish and fried okra is #1, Great customer service, friendly staff, and very clean restaurant. Wish I have found it months ago!

We ordered a turkey from Big Ray's for Thanksgiving. It was AMAZING! It was incredibly juicy and not overly smoky, had great flavor and everyone raved over it. The convenience of having a turkey prepared for you on Thanksgiving - and at such a reasonable price - cannot be overstated. Thanks Big Ray's, you have a customer for life!

We love Big Ray's! We get our Thanksgiving turkey here every year. They have great customer service, the best staff and spectacular food! I highly recommend Big Ray's!

Awesome Bbq and the Sides as well..Most of all, Great service and great people, The Smoked Chicken and Brisket is good, Top notch sides as well..

The food is fantastic, and they are practically giving it away with lunch specials. For example, today, I had the Wednesday lunch special, which is a huge barbecue sandwich, two sides, and a drink for only $9.99. Really good potato salad. Really good barbecue sauce. Fantastic brisket. And they have smoked bologna which no place else has and it's phenomenal. Highly recommend. Especially for a great tasting high value lunch!!

I am always searching for great BBQ, specifically NON CHAIN, family owned brands. Big Rays checks off a lot of boxes. Smaller restaurant, typical BBQ ready and you go through the line. Staff is VERY nice and professional. Young girls working the line and out in the store were smiling and very friendly. The food was good, but nothing really jumped out as amazing. I had a triple meat plate that came with 1 rib, sausage and brisket. Portions were small and prices were normal/high for BBQ spots. It was an enjoyable experience

Had a great pull pork sandwich with fried cabbage and banana pudding. I chased it all down with some sweet red kool-aid. I would like banana in my banana pudding. Other than that, all was good.

Great place. Lived in Allen 25 years and this is the first time I've been. It was great. Brisket potato special Thursday. Pickled carrots and turkey also great. Highly recommend.

Always the best Q in our area!!! This place is straight up a barbecue place with the picnic tables on the inside, instead of chairs and tables. The people that work there really seem to enjoy what they're doing, but you know it's a job and I'm sure it's a beat down getting up at four in the morning and smoking meat for a bunch of fat people! I've been going here for at least six years and I would've been going here for longer, but it's kind of hidden often too little corner where nobody can see it. The only thing I've ever bought here that I was disappointed in was a loaded one meat potato and I had rib meat ordered for it and I got a whole lot of those knuckles instead of meat but what the hell I want to screw up in all those years, I can live with it!

Stopped at Big Rays BBQ after being on the road. My family decided they wanted BBQ. The food, service and atmosphere was great. The portions were great for the prices.

It was okay. The meat was nothing to write home about, tbh, but we really loved the potatoes. You really needed sauce on the meat, which in my opinion means it's not top tier bbq. The peach cobbler was great! Would be amazing with ice cream. Took some home so maybe I'll get some today. The servers were very kind and didn't seem annoyed to be at work, which having worked in food I commend them. But look. I looked at my receipt and it said "non cash discount" and I was intrigued until I realized that no, it was not a discount, in fact it was the opposite of a discount. They charged 3.99% EXTRA for using a debit card. That's more than even Amex charges for a processing fee which is insane. Fine, if you want us to cover the card processing fees, whatever, just a) don't make it more than what the most expensive credit card would charge you and b) don't call it a DISCOUNT. Probably will not return.

Great lunch special. Down to earth great food, service and ambiance. I was greeted with great smiles as first to enter for lunch...sides are great...Mac and cheese....wow!!

I ordered the $8.99 Lunch special...huge brisket sandwich, large order of okra, and a tea...everything was on point. Brisket had great flavor and super tender. Okra was perfect. Staff were funny and friendly...between them and the great food, it really put a smile on my face.

This was our first time trying Big Ray's and it was a great meal. The brisket was moist and had good flavor. The pulled pork was nice and tender. I would definitely recommend trying and supporting a local place!

We love Big Ray's BBQ. Homemade sides, delicious BBQ. Thursday night deal loaded baked potato topped with two meats and a drink for $12.99!!!! What a deal! Great owners! And bonus on Thursday nights is karaoke from 6-9. We always have a great time with great food and spending time with folks who have become friends who also sing karaoke!

Update: Great place to have some really good BBQ! I've been eating here for several years and I've never had a bad meal here. Catfish Friday's is only on Fridays and it starts at 4 pm. I like my fish a little crispy and they always accommodate my wishes. They have a buffet style vegetable and dessert area that you can dish your own goods. I love that they always have cabbage. It's one of my favorites. They also have good greens if you like southern food. The wait staff are always bubbly. They know all their regulars by name. They always chat with the customers while they cut your choice of meat. The place is really dated and in need of a good dusting/scrubbing. The tables are usually bussed, however, there is always caked on sauce left on the sides of the plastic table cloths and the tops of the tables. I think the staff needs to be taught how to do a wipe down of a table as part of the hiring process. Otherwise this place is awesome!! Almost a 5 star but, cleanliness knocks them down just a tad. 24/2019

Great food! The ribs--oh my, meat falls off the bone! The sides where good as well. I had the banana pudding, which was also excellent. This was a great find. I will be back.

Driven past this place everyday and finally stopped by. BBQ was delicious, but the real showstopper was the bread pudding. Amazing. Would highly recommend, especially if you don't want to wait at the other popular spots.

Excellent brisket and ribs. Sauce is well balanced without being too spicy or too peppery. Onion rings and dessert are also highly recommended

First impression was of the staff and they were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. I ordered a three meat combo with brisket, ribs and pulled pork. On the side I got Mac and cheese and green beans. The meats were good but the BBQ sauce was excellent and really added the perfect flavor to them. The sides were alright but nothing special. My wife had got potato salad as a side and neither of us liked that at all. I personally wouldn't recommend that as a side option. Definitely not the best BBQ but it wasn't a bad meal.

Food is good. I've definitely have had better BBQ elsewhere, but for a local place it's good. Service is fast.

I've been coming here for 6 years (although not during the worst of the pandemic) and I really like it. I liked it so much I catered my son's Baptism with their barbecue. I just picked up lunch there and it's still great! I saw someone make a note that there isn't enough smoke flavor, but I just had some of their brisket and I disagree. Here are my thoughts on their menu: Brisket: Good smoke flavor, not dry, and not overly salty. Chicken: Excellent. Moist, good flavor. For BBQ lovers who don't want meat or pork, try this. Ribs: They're mediocre IMO. You don't come here for the ribs, though. Pulled pork: I think this is much better than the ribs and I would recommend it. Sausage: Very good flavor, not dry and not too oily either. Baked potatoes with meat: this is what we had for lunch. The potatoes are delicious and they stuff them with a choice of meat (I chose chopped brisket because it works better on a potato) and they top them with what you want--simple but very tasty and not very expensive. I could only eat half but I'm going to eat the other half for dinner! Sides: Scalloped potatoes are great, potato salad is just fine. The beans are good. Greens are pretty great but avoid the green beans. I haven't tried their mac and cheese or their cobbler but I just saw them baking a cobbler and it smelled pretty great. Sauce: I don't get too picky about sauce because this is Texas, we tend to be less sauce dependent (or to do sauces that are more based on drippings that are thinner and less sweet). Their sauces seem to have gone a little downhill since the last time I went there. The spicy sauce isn't really spicy and I find it a bit too sweet. That said, I don't think their brisket needs sauce! Service: The staff has always been very friendly and efficient in my experience. They're able to quickly work the line and they really seem to care about their business. I appreciate that.