"A reliably consistent barbecue joint popular with locals who visit multiple times a week. The lean brisket is a favorite, and the cream of corn is especially beloved for its rich flavor. Overall, the spot is praised for dependable, well-executed Texas barbecue where quality doesn’t feel hit-or-miss." - Courtney E. Smith
"The former co-owner of this barbecue spot, Dustin Blackwell, invented Texas Twinkies as a way to use the leftover bits of brisket. Blackwell stuffed jalapeños with cream cheese and brisket bits, then wrapped them in bacon and grilled them, creating one of the great food joys in life — even TikTok food guy Keith Lee agrees. Hutchins is one of the great barbecue names in North Texas, and this item only scratches the surface of what it has to offer. There is a second location in Frisco." - Eater Staff
"It is a truth universally known among North Texans (and apparently Keith Lee) that Hutchins is one of the best barbecue outlets in the area. Stop into the McKinney location for an order of Texas Twinkies (a large jalapeno stuffed with brisket and cream cheese then wrapped in bacon), ribs, brisket, the potato casserole which is made of magic." - Leslie Chatman
"Famous for its Texas Twinkie, this barbecue spot is a favorite of Keith Lee." - Courtney E. Smith
Family‑run since 1978, Hutchins draws barbecue pilgrims for pepper‑barked brisket, beef ribs, and famed Texas Twinkies. Texas Monthly and The Dallas Morning News have long recognized its pit prowess; post‑fire reopenings underscore its deep roots in the community.