Texas Best Smokehouse Longview

Update: January 14 2026 Came in today for a bacon, egg and potato sandwich. Man it was so good. The staff was friendly and got me what I needed so I can hit the road. This is a must stop if you're in the area. This place is well lit and has all the fixins you need for a truck stop. Few diesel pumps and gas pumps on the other side if the store. I was throughly impressed by how clean everything was and how well lit it was. (I smoke cigars, so I pay attention to lighting) Been here before. So I already know what yo expect when I walk in. They have snacks, drinks, BBQ, Sonic and few other food options here. Really can't go wrong if you're hungry or need fuel or a snack. Stop by and check them out. Stephen T Lewis Google Level 9 Guide- 6M Verified Came in here for the sausage sandwich. Its too good. This place is clean, well lit & jas everything you need at a truck stop. Def got to come here & check this place out. Not a lot of parking, but there's another parking lot behind this place. BAMA TRUCKER - ROLL TIDE

Let me get the bad out of the way first,parking lot for trucks is way to small and hard to maneuver around. That's it. Never been here before and just had to use the bathroom. Well I'm glad I did! Was not expecting breakfast food at all and it was all real food.. no powder eggs etc etc. Was the 1st real meal I've had in weeks! I smelt the bbq and that's what I wanted once there. I was too early. I waited until 10am when they start serving it. Went back in to get a pound of pork. I think was priced well for both the breakfast and the pork. Was expecting more smoke flavor. The bbq sauce they serve with it was perfect! Will come back again when I'm that way again. Want to try the brisket and get some sides, great selection of sides. I didn't get any because I don't have a fridge in my truck. Would have spent a lot of I did. Great looking store also,the wood tables and chairs are awesome,wish I had them in my home. I may be a little biased because I'm from NC,the home of BBQ! Wish this was a national chain (as long as the price doesn't get higher)

Best value for the buck,.. Real genuine Food service and the atmosphere was comfortable. I had smoked ribs and homemade potato wedges with green beans. It was deliciously fresh. Definitely a place worth keeping on your go out and eat list. I'm full!!.

Okay lunchtime long line two plates 15.99 for a sausage sandwich. I know tariff but there is no way that this is correct. What an amazing wrong choice for lunch they charge like they are fine dining. I understand it’s meat and it’s smoked but stopped price gouging. The sides are not that expensive. All I can do is shake my head and I love bbq. Wont eat lunch like that again. :( so sad

Stopped in on a road trip and I’m still thinking about that Double Barrel Potato with brisket a week later. Seriously one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. Picture this: a massive baked potato split open and absolutely loaded with chopped brisket that’s tender, smoky, and has that perfect bark on the edges. Then they pile on melted cheddar, sour cream, butter, green onions, and a generous shake of their house rub. It’s pure Texas comfort food on steroids—rich, smoky, creamy, and somehow still feels like a meal you earned. The portion is huge; one potato easily fed me for lunch and dinner. Service was lightning fast and genuinely friendly. I walked in, ordered at the counter, and my food was up in under five minutes even though the place was hopping. The cashier called everybody “hon” or “boss” and meant it—you don’t get that kind of warmth at most travel-center BBQ joints. If you’re anywhere near I-20 in Longview, do yourself a favor and grab the Double Barrel Potato with brisket. It’s ridiculous in the best way possible. I’ll be detouring back here next time I’m within 100 miles. Texas Best indeed!

Had the 2 meat combo with drink for $25. The brisket was a half cup of shredded beef, no fat cap. Ribs consisted of 2 bones, only flavor was smoke. You could eat the Mac and cheese by moving your tongue, little texture. Best item on plate was the potato salad.

So my boyfriend and I are at the Hotel across the street and we decided to go get some Smokehouse. I talked to the man who was behind the counter cutting the meat. My bf and I share foods so we can try more new foods. He got the ribs and chicken with the potato salad and pasta salad as sides and I got the brisket I’ve been craving and I was going to get the ham but he suggested turkey with pasta salad and bacon ranch pasta as the sides. His plate: He said the smoke flavor is there in both meats but you need the BBQ sauce for sure. He wasn’t a big fan of the pasta salad because it tastes like it’s vinegar and olive oil but he liked the potato salad and corn bread. My plate: The best thing out of everything is that turkey! It IS NOT dry and it’s fall apart good with that smoke flavor… it’s so good you don’t need BBQ sauce. The brisket was good and juicy and falling apart and that smoked flavor is in it but you still need BBQ sauce but it was REALLY good still. I liked the pasta salad personally minus the raw broccoli LoL and I didn’t care for my bacon ranch pasta but my boyfriend liked it. And I did like the corn bread it was just like jiffy. But between the staff and the food it’s a 5 star rating for me! I would love to go back just to get the turkey for sure! I’m so glad he recommended it to me.

Absolutely love stopping here. Never disappoints!! They have a little bit of everything, the only thing I wish they had was more vegetarian and vegan options for meals... there isn't a lot of option besides meat. The restrooms there are always extremely nice and clean... however, gas is more expensive. Today, I got a German cake and it was delicious... it needed a little more nuts for my taste but other than that, it was great!

Ordered brisket meal. Meat was perfect and the roll and sides were as good as I hoped for. Will definitely be back.

Touristy and bland. I kept waiting for flavor to come and it never came. I had the turkey (flavorless) ham (flavorless) and brisket (the only thing that had flavor) and tasteless mashed potatoes (they don't serve gravy) The cornbread was generic and dry. Honestly without floating everything in bbq sauce it was pretty much elementary cafeteria style. If it hadn't been for the EV charger we wouldn't have stopped. And that was 3x the amount of other chargers

Fabulous good! Amazing service and people! Thankful! My elderly mother is homebound this year and only wanted a small turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Because I was unable to be there, I searched for a place to deliver this via Door Dash on Thanksgiving Day. The only restaurant available for delivery using Door Dash was Texas Best Smokehouse. I scheduled and paid for it in the app. The time came to deliver and it showed it wasn't picked up. I contacted Texas Best Smokehouse and spoke to Victor. He told me to cancel it on Door Dash and reorder as he didn't show it on his end. When I did this, it blacked out my ability to reorder in Door Dash and said they were closed. They were not closed! At that moment, I realized that my original order was a glitch in the system and NOBODY was delivering! I didn't know what to do. Victor put me on hold and when he came back he advised me that he was so busy or he would drive it to my mother's house! I was shocked that he even offered. It didn't end there. He transferred me to Hani who took down my order and advised me he would personally deliver it to my mother. I teared up and was really shocked that they didn't even hesitate to offer when I had albeit given up. I asked Hani to send me his Venmo and I would send him a really nice tip. I gave him my number and when he arrived he called me and walked in where I could hear the excitement of my mom receiving her Thanksgiving Dinner. Not only was the food amazing, but the effort and kindness they showed is very rare these days! What a blessing. In the end, Hani told me he didn't want a tip. Thanked me for being a customer and told me how much they appreciate ALL customers. The very least I could do was share this testimony. I don't live close to this area, but if I did, I would be there weekly supporting such a rare customer service oriented restaurant with fabulous food too!!!

i believe i got overcharged on an item. Additionally the ordering process was confusing. the sandwich i had was unremarkable. the bbq sauce is too sour. additionally the dessert i had fell flat. just not good enough to justify the price.

Had a doordash order. Only thing right with order were the sides. Asked for brisket and regular sausage and roll on one, got all jalapeno sausage. The second was brisket and jalapeno sausage and got all sausage and no roll. Was not called or anything because they decided to do what they wanted instead of letting the doordash person know so they could call me. It's been done before when they were out of things.

This food was absolutely terrible! Worst ribs and chicken I've ever had! The chicken was pink inside, I couldn't even eat it. The ribs were so so dry and hard I had to pick what I could. I will say there black eyed peas were pretty good. Banana pudding was okay. My husband had the pulled pork he ate half and put it up. That is absolutely terrible and a waste of money.

I called in an order for chicken, once I got home, realized it was burnt. They did me wrong for this one

We walked in, and a wave of heat hit us. The AC was out. We were seated and soon we had the nachos, which was not good. The chunks of meat were too big and the lettuce was cut in long ribbons which were not suitable for finger food. I'd review all that we ordered for dinner, but as I sit here at my table 30 minutes later, our food still has not come out. I will soon pass out from the heat.

Nowhere close to the "best" experience stopping to get gas. Offers Shell rewards but after entering the rewards info, the machine only takes cash. My copilot when inside to place $50 deposit. Took more than 5 minutes for the pump to work .... after it erased the reward info, robbing us of the promised discount and rewards points. It gets better. copilot goes in to get the $15 due back from the $50 deposit and the cashier tries to refuse to return it. Fortunately, another coworker stepped in but NOT a good experience. well wait to be loved at Luv's going forward!

Good selection of generally tasty, hot food although a bit salty. Sandwich price is good. Other prices a little high. Sign outside is obscured by Shell gas station roof. Noisy inside. Service was good

Everyone's experience will be different due to individual taste, timing, and other factors. My experience was AWESOME!!! Even I'm skeptical that my next visit will be the same. Everything, and I mean everything was some of the best I've had. The pictures will speak for themselves. Meat was tender, juicy, and very tasty. Peach pie was stupid good. Mac and Cheese... Awesome. I even had the Mustard greens which I've only had a few times and they were really good. I tell everybody that that place on that day was my best BBQ experience ever because of the Meat and every side absolutely nailed it!! Do I suggest the place?..... I tell people in Oregon to go there...so Yes!! Use your eyes for the sides and talk to the friendly staff. Get the freshly made sides. The meat will be good no matter what you get...

A fantastic step out of the dull drums of an endless drive into a fantasy world of eclectic "stuff"! What a cool place to stop for a rest of the road weary. First the gas is competitively priced for the area... no out of line pricing or tricks. There are quit a few pumps so even as busy as it was both my wife and I found open pumps. The area is very well lit and clean too. Then you walk inside! On the store side there is a true menagerie of merchandise, snacks, drinks, interesting finds, and just flat of things that normal "quick" stops just don't have. It is easy to spend way more time then you thought you ever would just looking around in here. It is also easy to spend more then you intended once you see all you can get and the odd finds. They also have a Jerky bar... with bunches of selection. The other side offers several sit down or take a way food options as well. Lots of choices for the hungry and needy road warrior. The whole location was clean, well staffed, friendly and just top notch! A GREAT unexpected stop that we will sure stop at again when we are back this way.

Customer service is lacking greatly! They harass truck drivers, restrooms weren't clean. I'd rather sit across a guardrail than go back in there. Save yourself time and money go somewhere, anywhere else.

It's hard to find beef ribs around at barbecue places but saw they had them here and that's what I came for. Wouldn't have normally tried it as it's like a gas station passing by, but it was actually pretty nice regardless and the beef rib certainly did not disappoint.

This deserves a great review in my book because the BBQ is great (not fatty or greasy), the sides are plentiful and also great, it's fast and the price is right. I always have leftovers to take home, so it's like 2 meals in one. The desserts are good, too. Great service!

We came here on my brother's recommendation. The brisket is delicious and satisfying. Will definitely come back next time we are in town!

Unfriendly girl working sunday night. Definitely not up on customer service. Food was ok. Register guy was very friendly. Would return, but please tell the girl she has a horrible attitude towards customers

I'm on a low carb diet and was nervous to eat here because I'd have to turn down baked beans, potatoes, Mac n cheese, and BBQ sauce. The vegetables were really good and the ribs were excellent even without sauce.

Apparently there is a fade policy on the free bbq sandwich receipts. I could clearly read and confirm my receipt to him for him because they were older, but just because they couldn't read it they made a massive deal about the free sandwich.

Very good food! I discovered this interstate gem right at 6 years ago when going on a business trip to Dallas. Just by chance I pulled off the interstate, truly because my bladder was about to bust, and stumbled on this establishment. I'm a bar b que fanatic and smelled the awesomeness as soon as I went through the door. The whole place is cool. There's a sonic and nice convenient store all in one. The bathrooms are nice as well. I didn't eat at this time, but made a mental note to stop here on my return from Dallas on Sunday. Yes, they're open Sunday, most bar b que places are not. Well worth the trip. Delicious and very nice portions. It's a little pricey, everything is these days, but because it's as good as it is, worth it. I got the triple meat box with two sides and had enough for two meals, and I'm a big ole boy! If in the area I encourage you to give it a try, you'll be glad you did.

Only giving 1 star because I can't leave a ZERO like they deserve! A good friend of mine, her husband, and 3 children were in the middle of eating when they got kicked out for her breastfeeding her infant! Texas law clearly states she is well within her rights to feed her child anywhere! The "manager" even called the police on them! DO NOT eat here...they are not family friendly and like to discriminate.

Coming back from out of town and wanted some BBQ Brisket. Let me begin by saying that this is the worst and most driest brisket I have ever had. Make sure to pick up a drink. Overall not worth the price for the brisket sandwich that was dry. Definitely get your BBQ somewhere else.

We have eaten the Texas Cow Pattie here a couple of times. A to-go box covered on the bottom with chili cheese fritos then layered on top with cheese, jalapeños, brisket meat, sausage chunks, beans....and we added sour cream. This was delicious and we got it because the guy in line in front of us told us to try it. They have a plate lunch type line too with vegetables and meats and daily specials. There is a Sonic at the end as well. Beef Jerky, Fried Pies, etc.......a lot of food scattered around in here.

This always a pit stop for us on the way to visit family. Good clean restrooms and good snack and beverage options.. For me I usually have to get some fried pies each time we stop. Delicious!

Food was very good if you're looking for a quick reasonably priced BBQ, the workers were very nice and gave good suggestions since they do have a lot of side options, And best of all they carry original fried pies in almost every flavor, definitely worth the stop!

This is the best BBQ here in longview!! I always get the bake potato loaded with brisket!

It's in a gas station. That should be the first clue. We shared a baked potato with brisket. It was very large. I watched her bring it out of the warming oven wrapped in foil. Key word is "warming". It wasn't hot. The brisket tasted fatty. It was better than burger king.

Pros: Anticipated wait time was 55min; however, order was ready in 15min. Cons: Most items listed on the menu wasn't available even though it allows you to order. Overall: Staff did their best to accommodate and substitute, but if there's something in particular you're wanting you might want to call the location prior.

So glad I stopped here to get gas. Clean restrooms and super nice cashiers. There is a lot going on inside so it is easy to get lost on what to get or where to even look. I tried the fried pies(apple and peach), and they were really good(nothing spectacular, but good). They also have hot food(Southern) if you are hungry.

Always a stop for us in Texas. Clean, friendly staff, really good brisket and a Sonic!

Overpriced for what you get. The bbq is ok and there are lots of choices for sides. But it's just too expensive per person and there are better bbq places around. You're paying for convenience.

The brisket sammie was far better than Bucees brisket. Tender and full flavor. We won't hesitate to to stop just for the sliced brisket sandwich. Don't miss the sauce and the spicy carrots their a nice addition to more flavor. Thanks ladies for great service.

Excellent sausage, potato salad and steak fries! Non-spicy sausage still has a peppery kick. Highly recommended with a large sweet iced tea!

My order of all beef brisket big Tex was a little bland. Wish there was a little more bark to add flavor. Adding there signature sauce helped. Buns are buttered and toasted. Everyone that enters is greeting with a warm welcome. Love these guys offer the cobblers as a side and not a separate dessert. Worth a visit when your in a rush or need to get back on the road.

Ok, I was a little hesitant to eat at a place that was technically a truck stop, but Yelp has never steered me wrong yet, so I gave it a shot. And BOY, was I glad I did! I got the 3 rib dinner and they were pretty much the best ribs I'd ever had. Tender, falling off the bone, perfectly sauced...I was in heaven. And they have tons of sides to chose from, so there's lots of variety. My boyfriend had the brisket with black-eyed peas and he was equally happy. The people there are all really friendly, and the place was surprisingly clean and nice for a truck stop. After we ate, we window-shopped through all the funny, kitschy stuff they have. If you're a tourist and passing by, this place is a MUST. It's charming, fun, and the food is delicious and amazingly affordable. (Less than $10 a person for dinner if you opt to get water instead of soda for your drink, which I generally do, anyway.) If you went to a more upscale steakhouse, you'd probably be spending almost double that, and would probably have to deal with crabby waiters, so it's win-win all around!

Stopped here yesterday for the first time Wow what a cool place They have everything from beer and wine to hot sauces BBQ sauce flavored popcorn cloths jerky(bison alligator elk) Sandwiches and awesome BBQ ! Restrooms are very clean Food is excellent Limited parking for big trucks. About 10-12 spots If you haven't been in there you must !

This is a fun place to stop when traveling. We stayed in a hotel nearby and were greatly appreciative for having really good food near by. Stephanie was an essentially helpful server. The range of food from bon bins to home cooking in addition to all kinds of beverages and shopping makes this a great find!

Pulled pork and bbq here is good. I really like their greens as well. Kind of a big place in a gas station, but it doesn't taste like cheap, gas station food.

Great food and top quality people. The wounded warrior parking spot had me sold. Anytime I go home to Atlanta from Arlington I will stop in and give these fine people my business.

Best Mac and cheese ever!!! Simple, I believe it baked rather than boiled. I love brisket and chicken plate, yum.

My review is on just the bbq not the sides. The bbq is delicious, the sides are your basic cafeteria fare. From now on we will just get the bbq to go and make the sides at home! The brisket was amazing!!

First time at this travel plaza with the smokehouse,so stopped here during noon hour for lunch. No one eating at the tables or in line. Got $13.99 two meat meal (good price)with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. Meat was brisket and Turkey. The brisket had good flavor but kinda mushy. It came chopped with the poured over sauce that might be why. Turkey was alright-not much smokey flavor. The sides were stone cold. The bbq sauce was pretty bad :( the unsweetened ice tea was just water and didnt taste like it was brewed correctly. Dont like soda or sweet tea so that was a bummer and a waste. :( and let me say pretty jealous of the pics listed bc those portions were way bigger then mine!!!!! Service through out travel plaza store is excellent. Bbq area-the new older lady appeared high? Not engageing and Not responsive to customer interaction. Her glassed over shiny eyes were hard to miss and zoned out. Just new and overwhelmed? Idk. She needed further training before being left alone to serve customers. The bathrooms were spotless-no toilet seat covers-bring your own. The bakery goods are tasty-bought dessert to go. I'd come back but not sure about eating the bbq bc it was pricey for the small amount of food spooned out. I mean REALLY tiny sides where the lady wasnt sure how to dish the food. Then I had to heat it myself in the microwave immediately after purchasing- which means my dine in order was taken to my truck just to have warm mashed potatoes and mac :( Love the store! Sub par food but nice people overall at the store

Stopped to fuel up and found all kinds of other stuff! There is a regular restaurant here! Wish we had been hungry so we could have had some of their good looking buffet; and I would have eaten here due to actual servers and a sneeze guard. Also available is a wonderful assortment of cakes and goodies. There are Texas souvenirs galore

Great location! When you imagine a truck stop in Texas this is what it should be. Big boy rocking chairs out front, Stylish wooden furniture indoors, Clean banos, Kolaches, Sonic burgers, Boiled greens with meat scraps and corn bread, Huge selection of dried jerky, Smoked meat by the pound(the brisket was so tender I had to scoop it up by hand) A warm batch of spicy marron BBQ sauce with a ladle that can smother like a mother! Oh yea and don't forget why you came in, sixer of tall boys and a "Don't Mess With Texas" bottle opener key chain on the way out.

This is my favorite road-trip stop to get lunch, a bathroom break, and petrol. The staff is so friendly every time I come in. The smokehouse inside has pretty good food.

I stopped by here not expecting much and was so surprised when I walked in. There's a ton of food and snacks to chose from, as well as souvenirs. Very clean and organized. I ordered their rib plate which came with mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and corn bread. All super tasty. The Sonic in there was convenient - I ordered onion rings and drinks. There was also lots of desserts to choose from but I didn't get a chance to try it. Def stop by if you're in the area to get gas and a great meal.

We came to this just before class. A lot of times it's very good for the last couple of trips through this area if we stop by and the quality has gone down. This time just closing we buy 15 hours with food and it's not even enough for one person. Last time we come by here. Sonic was better and that says alot

Ordered bbq plate. Sliced brisket was nothing but fat. Pinto beans had no flavor. The only thing I liked was the sauce. Dont waist your time go to Carter's

I always get the three items plate，ribs 、brisket and sausage. mix vegs for both sides. I am heading to that way right now. I proud of I live in Texas！