Anna D.
Yelp
Had to choose between three different BBQ places while out here in Texas: Pecan Lodge, Ten50, and Terry Black's, since we were in town for only a short while. Went with Ten50 since it was closer to where we were staying. So glad we made that choice!
I like their set-up here. You start off getting your meat before heading inside. You just let the guys know what you want how much of it (starting off with 1/2 a pound. We got 3 pounds of brisket, 2 pounds of sausage, 1 pound of pork rib. You can also grab your corn on the cob and baked potatoes here, as well. For our party of four, the meat was plentiful that we had to take home the rest (which filled their take home box).
Once you get the meats, you head inside for the sides and drinks. It's kind of like cafeteria-style where you push the tray along and let the crew behind the counter know what you want. I think we went overboard on the sides; they do give you big portions that we were able to share a few. We went with the potato salad, mac n cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, green beans, and a couple rolls.
Once you grab your drinks, sauce, utensils, and pay, you head into the spacious dining room (felt like we were eating in a huge barn), and pick out a table to eat at.
Before we get to the food, let me just say that I love the ambience here. Felt like we were at just one giant party with the string lights and cozy vibes. Also, the staff here is extra friendly.
Now the good stuff. I read a few reviews about the brisket being dry, and I guess we just happen to be here on a day where the brisket was juicy and melt in your mouth tender. With or without the sauce, it was the highlight for me! The sausage was just okay for me; it was heavily peppered and a bit on the cold side. I guess by the time I got to the pork ribs, I was full on brisket. The dry rub had a sweet, unique taste to it, and to me, was flavorful. There were 2 kinds of sauces you could choose from (if you're the saucy BBQ type.. and I am), Carolina and their House BBQ sauce. Loved their house, but not so much the Carolina sauce - it was too vinegary.
For the sides, my favorite were the green beans; cooked to perfection with bits of bacon. The potato salad was a close second with bacon, green onion, and cheese, the mac 'n cheese was creamy and delicious, the baked beans also had bits of bacon and was so good! Who am I kidding, all the sides were equally delicious! Unfortunately, the roll I got was stale. The rest of my crew loved it, and said it was soft and warm. I'm guessing I ended up with the last of the cold ones and theirs came fresh from the oven.
Still would like to come back and try other BBQ places in town, but for now, Ten50 is up there at the top for me!