Bodacious Bar-B-Q

Plenty of choices on the menu from sandwiches to plates and combos. Select your meat and scoop sides that you want. Green beans are sweet, creamy coleslaw, soft Mac and cheese, and warm bbq sauce. Don’t forget your white bread slices. I always forget that I can’t eat all of it. Service is great and foods are terrific.

Great bbq and excellent service, one of the few places I have found that knows how to cook Pittsburg hot links to perfection.

We got there about an hour before they were supposed to close. They were shutting down but allowed us to still order. Got a brisket sandwich and some hot links. Over all decent food for a good price.

Maybe they were just having a bad day because the brisket and sausage were no where near the quality of a few years ago. And the prices were incrediby high. 2 meat platter with 2 sides is $25. If I'm going to spend $25 on 1.5 slices of brisket and a little sausage, i have high expectations.4 years ago a pound of brisket was $22. Brisket was not very flavorful and not exceptionally tender. No smoke ring and the meat was dense. There is an art to great brisket and somewhere along the line, Bodacious has gotten lost. It's easy to see why they are no longer number 3 and have fallen off the top 100 list completely.

Brisket, spicy sauce and potato salad are all winners. Give Stanley’s in Tyler some real competition. Revisited seven years later and the qualities is still great if you’re looking for East Texas style barbecue this is your spot

We arrived on the last day of their week, so my expectations were pretty low. I thought that we probably would only get leftover scraps since they were going to be closed for the following two days. BOY, WAS I WRONG! This was legit Texas barbecue. The sausage was very flavorful. The ribs were absolutely delightful. The brisket was some of the best I've had in Texas. I personally would actually put it above Franklin's! You also get free beans if you dine in. Which is where I have my only slightly negative feedback. They lacked flavor to us. We did add some of the spicy barbecue sauce to them, and it totally transformed them. I would suggest that they just add some to them after they finish cooking and just see how the customers like them. If they don't, then you should definitely try it if you find them bland also. I will definitely stop by the next time I'm in Longview.

Stopped by Letourneau University for a memory lane visit. Had to stop by Bodacious. Haven’t been here in 16 years. Still excellent. Still great flavor. Still worth every bite. Would recommend forever!

Another Texas Monthly joint down. I’m now at 20 places out of the 50. This one definitely lived up to the hype of the #4 ranked place in Texas. The brisket was so succulent. The sausage had a sweetness to it. Almost like a breakfast sausage. The Dr. Pepper Pork Belly Burnt ends we’re amazing and could have been a dessert on its on with how sweet it was. The turkey was moist. My only disappointment was finding out they no longer serve the Toffee Bacon Candy. It left when Scott left. Sad day. Bodacious (specifically this one) is worth going to.

Great brisket!!! I would absolutely go back! Friendly people and nice restaurant. Clean, too!

Don't normally eat at bodacious barbecue but a friend of mine recommended this place. It's the second time I've been there and the food was great even went late in the day and still got some fresh meats.

If I could give it 10 stars, I would this is the grand Puba of barbecue restaurants in East Texas this is the restaurant at all. Others are measured from if you want brisket that falls apart on your plate so very tender that you can tear it apart with a spoon. Anyone who truly likes brisket will appreciate this feast.

Service was great, very friendly and helpful staff! The food was very good, we only were eating proteins today and their sausage is some of the best I've had.

We stopped in during a cold rainy day. I could not wait to have some warm pintos and fresh slaw. The sliced beef sandwich was tender and moist. Everything was delicious and spiced just perfectly. Also, the house hot sauce was so dang good. The staff were all very courteous and speedy with our order. The restaurant was very welcoming, clean and well kept. Can't wait to come back. Thank y'all! Jacob and Jill

it is a awesome place to eat got great food and I must say the service is fantastic. You can also sit in and eat if you prefer.

I been chasing BBQ all over Texas and finally made it to the original Bodacious BBQ location on Mobberly. Just want to start out by saying 3 stars is too little and 4 stars is too much. This is a solid 3.5 rating. First, I love this little BBQ shack. I loved walking in and feeling like I was thrown back in time when life was simpler and all that mattered is smoked meat. Because that's exactly how it felt. The pitmaster was a super nice guy and nothing brought me more satisfaction than watching him throw meat down on that wooden slab that looked like it had a hundred thousand miles of meat cutting on it. The staff was nice, kind, and super welcoming. Unfortunately that's kind of where it ended. The ribs were a little over cooked (meat was just falling off the bone). Brisket tasted kind of like pot roast, not much of a smoke ring on it. Sausage had a weird texture to it. The thing I loved the most was the freakin potato salad. I think top 3 I ever had if I'm being honest.

Sometimes it's hit or miss. The location near I 20 and the original are the best. Live the bbq sauce. I'd put that stuff on anything.

Y'all! Go ahead and get the Bodacious Bar-B-Q! It might be the best you've had anywhere!

I had been hearing great things about this bodacious location for quite a while and knew I had to stop in while driving through Longview. We came in on a Thursday at 2 and there was no line. The restaurant was just what you'd expect from an east Texas bbq place. Traditional meat market line and super old furnishings. The brisket was probably some of the best I've had. Supposedly they cook their brisket for over 24 hours very low and it was definitely evident. Pair that method up with SRF or 44 farms brisket and theirs no way it won't be quality. The brisket was trimmed and seasoned in a very balanced manner. I can't say enough good things about this brisket. (A+) It was a welcome surprise to have baby backs instead of St. Louis cut ribs. I'm always a bit Leary of getting baby backs since they are more lean but was very surprised with the moistness and flavor. Whatever he's doing to these is working. They have a bit of a tacky glaze. (A) I also got a traditional link and really love the fat to meat ratio and the grind size. The casing had a good snap and it also had a nice smoke ring. This may be the best I've had with the exception of south side, giddings, kreuz and smittys. (A+) The Turkey was good as well. Not as moist as some others. (B+). The regular bbq sauce great as well and I loved the Mayo based potato salad. And to top it all off I got out of there for $25 for .5lb of brisket 3 ribs a link and a slice of turkey. That can't be beat relative to all Houston places I frequent most often. Hats off, I'll be back if I'm ever headed through east Texas in the future.

Cute little hole-in-the-wall BBQ place with at home western decor. One of my favorite stops for an affordable and scrumptious BBQ. They pile on the meat in the sandwiches that are heaping with flavor and you can't go wrong with a side of beans.

I'm going to sit there right now and say this is got to be the best restaurant in Longview not only is there food amazing but their customer service is way more than that. They go beyond to help anybody that needs it out and I was so happy to be one of them they helped when I was hungry one day so I have to give props to them and said they are one of the best so far that I've ever seen

Great pricing and cute location with reasonable priced BBQ. The ribs and brisket was our favorite with the spicy BBQ sauce.

Service was friendly and efficient. Nice people. Beans were good, but hard to mess up. Everything else was less than okay: brisket, ribs (not like bbq ribs at all), potato salad. The burnt ends were inedible, sticky sweet coating. We did not care for the potato salad at all, but maybe it's an acquired taste, it's different. We threw a lot of the food away. Will never go back. The reviews are generally good and I've read about bodacious, wanted to try it. We're spoiled -- there's so much excellent bbq out there. This was not it (in our opinion). Disappointed. Nothing special about the ambiance, kind of dirty. (On Mobberly in Longview)

Besides Carters Bar-B-Q we always enjoy Bodacious Bar-B-Q when visiting family in Longview, Texas. We normally get the ribs or a brisket sandwich. We also buy the Bar-B-Q sauce by the gallon to take to our family for Christmas gifts in Laredo, Texas. Can't wait to return.

We ate at the one on West Loop and the food was very good. It just seemed a bit pricy for 2 sandwich platters, 1 sandwich with one side and 1 tea and two waters. Our bill was over $40 plus tip in the jar at the register. But I will say that the bbq was good and the place was very nice and clean.

Very good each and every time! I love their barbecue! The only criticism I have is with the chopped brisket sandwich is that they're a bit light handed with the meat, but the flavor is still there!

Good service, always helpful and fast. Ribs are great, but I love the hot links. Mac is pretty bland and not that cheesy, but maybe others would like it. Always plenty of free fixings like pickles and jalapeños and onions.

The first of four stops on a beautiful spring Thursday, we arrived in time to get in line behind maybe a dozen fellow diners, and the door opened within 10 minutes. Moving inside, the decor and atmosphere is textbook country BBQ joint in every way. Most BBQ places wish they could have this patina and look, it was really nice. Once to the front of the line, we ordered an array of meats. Here's what we ordered and the details on each: Taco sausage - The Thursday menu special, this is about what one would think it might be, meat flavored with taco seasoning, as well as a couple of different cheeses. It was very moist and juicy, and very tasty. Crumble this up on a tortilla and you'd have a nice taco! House sausage - Another very juicy, coarsely ground link, this time with more traditional seasoning, including a heavy dose of sage, making it more reminiscent of a breakfast sausage (a good thing). It was very delicious, one of the best meats of the day. Fatty brisket - Best brisket of our day, this was very moist, smokey, and had a wonderful crust and perfectly rendered fat. Truly great stuff, and doubtless part of what landed this joint at #4 on the Texas Monthly list last year. Ribs - Perfect texture, slightly sweet rub, and good smoke all combined to make these a wonderful dish, easily worthy of just eating as a meal on their own. Turkey - The pitmaster threw a slice of this on out plate gratis, and it was a nice morsel. Neither super moist nor dry, it was well seasoned and had a good flavor. Bodacious also has two shop made sauces that are sold to go in addition to dine in, and while they were both quite good, we don't usually go to them, and definitely didn't need them today. This was a great visit to a joint that brought high expectations, and those expectations were exceeded. We'll definitely be coming back here on a future visit.

Good food, friendly employees. The food was fairly good. All of the employees were friendly and helpful even though we arrived within 30 minutes of closing time

Good solid bbq. Nice and simple. Good portions. Had the sliced brisket sandwich and enjoyed it. Smokey in just the right way.

Another TM Top 50 visit. Check. Yelp says 10:00 opening. Not. 11:00. For the Secretary of the Interior and I we ordered 1/4 lb. of brisket from the point (fatty end), 1/2 lb. of ribs (3 ribs) and a house-made sausage. No sides, that only complicates sizing up the meat for me. We did have some of the free beans. First things first, and you BBQ people know what that means. Brisket. I'm here to tell ya, brisket perfection. Serious perfection. Not only does the meat simply flake apart with the most gentle pull, but it literally drips rendered fat. The slices glisten with juicy fat. The bark is dark, thick, crisp, and flavorful. Smoked perfection. Brisket does not get any better than this. The ribs were also very nicely done. The meat, as it should not, did not fall off the bone, but it separated cleanly from the bone when pulled. The nice light caramelization of the sop or sauce on the ribs indicate a long, low, moderate heat cook. I could not bring myself to even try dipping a rib into the provided sauces it was so balanced and tasty. The house made sausage was good, but nothing I would be interested in having again. It reminded me of a German brat, which has a definite place in the world of sausages, but just not what I'm looking for in a BBQ joint. I was not at all impressed with the beans, just nothing about them rang the bell of my taste buds. Pretty flavorless. As you know there are some joints in Texas that do not serve beer or wine. I have yet to encounter one that will not allow you to carry in your own... until now. And that's fine! It's their store and they're in charge and they can do what they want to do. More power to them. But just so you know.

The food is good It's some of the best around. The chip Beef is a-little dry without the sauce.

I have to point out that this is a review for the Bodacious on Mobberly in Longview. The food there is completely different and much better than the other locations, which are average at best. But Mobberly Bodacious is far superior and has a completely different menu. Simply put, this is the best BBQ restaurant in Longview and possible East Texas. The only knock is having to wait in line, but that is normal at any good BBQ joint.

This was the best BBQ I have ever had! I know years in Louisiana has left me yearning for good Texas BBQ, but the quality of this meat and the flavor and bark were amazing. The potato salad was also very good. Two of us ate the sliced beef with tea and it was about $25. I have grown accustomed to meat with lots of fat in it and had just stopped going for BBQ. Wish we had one of these back home.

.Never disappoints, good Q at a decent price but staff needs to be trained on greeting guest. Don't need a robot. Honestly the food used to be alot better back in the day but that was in Marshall many years ago when people use to smile and say hi..

Delicious and predictably some of the best in Longview. Prefer the Loop and Mobberly locations. Have had to return sour beans and "gamy" potato salad at third location several months ago. No problems lately. Counter service is friendly and efficient. A Mobberly location seating is inadequate at peak times but takeout is efficient. Loop and 6th street seating satisfactory.

on ever corner in Longview and mediocre BBQ. Ok for a quick stop but other then that if your a BBQ lover you will be sorely disappointed.

The bbq lived up to it's reputation. My family and I left impressed. This is a great stopping point for great bbq

Very disappointing. Brisket and ribs were very dry and tough. Potato salad, beans and sauce were ok. Not the Bodacious we always loved. Won't go back.

I almost hate to leave a positive review of a restaurant that is already so highly rated, but I can't help it in this case. Longview is home to the flagship Bodacious and is reputed to be better than those in lesser locations. The brisket and pulled pork are so moist and luxurious that you barely need teeth to eat them. If the cheesy creamed corn happens to be on the menu be sure to try it--you won't know what to do with yourself afterwards. The smoked sausage was also good but not class leading, in my opinion. All the food tasted powerfully homemade. The Community iced tea was way too sweet--wish that were homemade, too. We went there around noon; I hear that they have been known to run out of product well before closing time, so be aware.

I have eaten at a lot of BBQ places and am always searching for great Q. This place has to be considered as the all around top BBQ joint I have ever visited. The brisket, ribs and sausage were great, but not the absolute best I have tasted, but they were really close. The turkey and the pork belly burnt ends were awesome. The best I have ever had. To get all of this Q to be as great as it was, is incredible. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't great. Even the sweet tea was exceptional. Just an fyi: We arrived at 10:50 and were probably 8th in line and the line was never incredibly long. Nothing like Franklin BBQ in Austin. The line did move incredibly slow, so if you only have an hour for lunch, you can just about forget about it. I am still amazed the line wasn't longer than it was. I guess it's still an untapped jewel, or the people aren't as BBQ crazed as they are in Austin.

Great BBQ, and has been for a long time. They just haven't adjusted well to the call in/pickup routine that so many restaurants are adopting right now. Long waits even for a simple order, and we saw people cutting the line. Come on Bodacious, don't lose your grip! I got there at opening but had to wait 58 minutes to pick up my ordered 2 pounds of brisket!!

The best BBQ around. Brisket is so tender I can order sliced. The pork belly burnt end are usually available on Saturday but check out their FB page on Friday evening. The potato salad is unlike others you find at BBQ places. I can't say enough about this place. It's a must whenever I have guests from out of town and I try to go every couple weeks.

There are some wonderful places in the Great State of Texas for Brisket but the Mobberly Bodacious has to rank in the top 4 for the State in my personal ranking! The Smoke and Love is sliced into every divine morsel! Sauces have character that mix well with the charred bark. I am taking a two pound sample home! Burnt ends anyone ... will have to pack some up as well. Hope to tease the TSA guys as I go through screening later on.. might have to fight to keep my score! IF you are in driving distance and have a taste for juicy full-flavored smoked meat - visit this winner! Before heading out the door I asked for a sample of the Pork Burnt Ends... Juicy, a bit spicy, and full of Flavor!!! BBQ Pork in Texas? My little sample proved it's possible!

Stopped by for some carryout on my way from Baton Rouge to Dallas. Had a fatty brisket sandwich, Mel-man, a variety of sausages, and potato salad. My favorites were the brisket and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. Didn't really care for the sauce, and the potato salad, although it pains me to say it, seemed to be the "loaded potato" salad from Sysco that I've seen many Louisiana bbq joints use. I hope that I'm mistaken on that, though. All in all, it was pretty good. Nothing mind-blowing, but good.

I can only explain this as being a religious experience. A native of Texas and a traveler... This is by far the best BBQ I have ever had. The gentleman at the counter asked if I wanted lean or fatty brisket, and I asked for a mix of both. So moist and flavorful! Be sure to get the spicy BBQ sauce too! Not too spicy and just the right amount of heat. The ribs were by far my favorite out of the meal though. Three was perfect and they were decent sized too! Bought myself a bottle of spicy sauce to take home. I'll definitely be making the trek back out to bring friends and family. Three spare ribs, huge mix brisket sandwich, small coldslaw and free beans all for $13.67

I had heard about this place from Texas Monthly, so naturally when work took me to Longview for a few days I had to try it. I offered to take my customers there on the first day. They said that they had never been because they go to Carter's which is a local joint that's been around for years. They agreed to go with me, so we made the drive only to realize that they are closed on Mondays. Naturally, they then suggested Carter's, so I reluctantly agreed. I watched them slide what little bark their brisket had, right into the trash, then start slicing it. I knew then that this wasn't going to be good. I got turkey and sausage and watched my client devour the brisket and cover it in BBQ sauce. I was sad for him because he didn't know any better. On the way back to the office, my customer is telling me how he eats at this place every week, gets it on holidays and buys bottles of the sauce. I told him, just wait, I'm going to introduce you to real deal Texas BBQ. So I take him back to Bodacious and order for the both of us. This was the first time my customer had a taste of a burnt end, and good moist brisket with bark. It was everything I had hoped for. Needless to say, no BBQ sauce was used on the brisket that day. Bodacious changed his world. He said that he had been to Carter's for the last time and that Bodacious was the best BBQ he had ever had. He called his wife on the way back to the office to share his experience. Then back at the office, he told anyone who would listen. Nobody there knew what they had right in their back yard. This place has BBQ as good as you will find in Austin. Trust me, I've eaten at most of them. So, if you are ever in Longview, there is only one place that you need to look for, and that is Bodacious BBQ, but only the location on Mobberly. They are a chain, but independently owned, so each location is different.

I went with a group of friends for the first time. The decor and atmosphere was great. We looked over the menu and did not feel rushed to order. The gentleman cutting the meat sliced a piece of the turkey to let us try it. We ordered and and were instructed to get a free bowl of beans at the end of the counter! It's a no frills place but the food is delicious, the portions are big and the service is on point. It's a win, win in my book!

Bodacious BBQ is BBQ Hall of Fame. We had the brisket, the ribs, the turkey, the 2 amazing home made juicy sausages.... it was all outstanding. Smoky and moist ; meaty , fall off the bone beef ribs and the brisket had the perfect burnt crust. (We didn't have sides as we're on keto diet and can't have any sugar, but I'm sure they're all amazing). The Bodacious folks are super warm and welcoming, the decor is homey and stylized( gotta love an Andy Warhol cow-print at a BBQ joint). We got there before the crowd, but it quickly filled up. For good reason. Any BBQ lover needs to make this a stop on your journey!!

SUPER FRIENDLY This is one of those places that made us feel welcome, I kind of of just wanted to hang out and talk, but like always in life hurry hurry hurry Anyway we were out and off the couch on another fun filled road trip ,and heard bout this place so we added them to the list of stops I suggest everyone do a road trip, seems safer than traveling abroad now days, we do BBQ trips, but we have also have done bakery trips which was also cool, So walk in and if you have been to any of the none chain bbq stops they do it by the pound like everyone else, but I did notice this place offered a lot more selections of sandwiches , which to me is super cool to me, instead of the same ol chopped beef sandwich most everyone else offers . Cause my wife prefers sandwiches over eating with her hands like us men do Pro tip = if you do not want a pound ask for half or quarter pound, when I was younger and started going to these BBQ spots I thought I had to order by the pound and it got very expensive Oh and another cool thing this spot has is the Main Root drinks , if you have not tried one yet, get in here and try one. My favorite is the root beer, my wife I think is the sarsaparilla Well long story short, if I ever get back out this side of Texas I will stop back in

Great food. Friendly staff. Ranked 4th in the state for barbecue at one time. The potato salad is mayonnaise based and so delicious!

Great brisket- great service. It might be the best brisket, or at least as good as the best brisket I've ever eaten. Potato salad and beans are really good as well

My wife has been Bodacious fan forever and I have been as well for the past 20 years but tonight was a disaster at this location. Apparently management has changed and not for the better. We Got the last overcooked ribs about a 1/2 hour before closing and had chopped brisket as there was no brisket to slice. That would be bad enough but sometimes it happens at a BBQ joint. The worst comes down to the sides and service. We have never only gotten a single side with a plate muck less one that was about three bites. We paid extra for two sides of potato salad we could t eat. Whoever decide to change the long-standing recipe is a moron. The service was horrible, gave us cups of ice which we assumed was for fountain drinks when in fact he overlooked giving us bottles. We felt rushed to eat as they obviously were more concerned with getting us, and likely themselves, on the road. Will never go to this location again.

Saturday lunch. 60 degrees and sunny. Showed up right as the staff opened doors at 11. Just barely made it in the building in the line. It moved slowly, lots of large orders being filled I suppose. Did not order until 11:52. They were already out of jalapeño cheddar sausage. Tried 2 specials. Would return for these alone. Smoked chicken wings with Alabama white sauce. YUM. so tender. COATED in seasoning (my husband thought a little too much). The sauce had a lot of spice but I would have gladly taken more. $1.50/each. The pork belly burnt ends? LIFE. seriously, you MUST order these. $7.99/quarter pound. Worth it. Like candy but better. 4 stars bc we thought ordering could have been more efficient and sides are lacking. Would love to see Mac n cheese, and also any dessert (looking at you, banana pudding!)

My favorite place in Longview! You have to go early and the wait is always worth it. I don't think I've ever been on an off day. Food is great, the guys are awesome, and Bryan or Jordan always do a great job giving you your money's worth. I always leaved pleased and wanting to go again.

Today my company had a private meeting and lunch for our customers from Bodacious BBQ . I must say Spenser prepared a great meal, which was loved by all . What was most important and a show of great service, was they allowed us to use their lot to display our interactive trailer to our customers when normally they are closed . Thank you for opening for us . Andon Specialties and ABB are truly thankful for the food and service .

Lives up to the hype, flat out fantastic BBQ. I grew up with Bodacious but Jordan and crew have taken this location to the next level with some of the best BBQ in the country. So glad this gem is in my hometown and glad I finally was able to check them out. Hat's off, I sampled most of the menu and it all fantastic!

The absolute best bbq restaurant in Longview. We miss Roland but I'm glad they're still up and going. Wish the hours were longer!! They're bringing a lot of new items to the menu that are wonderful! The burnt ends are soooo yummy!!