Texas Best BBQ - Grapevine

This is one of the newest BBQ restaurants in the area, and with reviews all over the board, I decided I had to go and see for myself. I gathered members of the “Que Crew” (a group of friends that I’ve formed to sample BBQ across the Metroplex), and we met up to see what Texas Best had to offer.

You’ll first find that you’ve arrived at a gas station. Several pumps front the large building which, besides housing a barbecue restaurant, also houses a deli, pizza and a large store that feels a lot like a miniature Buckee's, with fudge and jerky, and souvenirs etc. The building is also lined on both sides with numerous electric vehicle charging stations, so if you drive an EV, you can grab a bite to eat while getting a full charge.

Inside the restaurant area, there is ample dining space, including a separate room that would work well for parties or large gatherings of friends. The service was very friendly and patient as we all decided on our meats and sides. My go-to for a first visit is usually brisket and ribs, so that's the direction I took on this occasion. "The Cowboy", as is it called, is a 2 Meat dinner with 2 sides and is $14.99. The Cowgirl (1 Meat and 2 Sides) is $12.49. They also offer Baked Potatoes (Barrel and Loaded Barrel), meats by the pound, as well as sandwiches - which seem to be the best deal at $6.99 and you can add fries for an additional $2.49. There are also Family Packs, the largest being 3 1 lb. meats, 3 double sides, 8 rolls and sauce for $59.99. I thought the portions were good, although others got smaller ribs than I received. The ribs had a thick crust that was pretty strong and a bit salty, but they were tender and came off the bone well. The brisket was also tender - a little dry in parts - but if you like your brisket lean, it's a good choice. Those in my group that got the spicy sausage said it was their favorite, so I’ll have to stop back to give that a try. They offer a wide selection of sides, including the typical baked beans, mac n cheese and the like. I chose a cheesy diced potatoes that were quite good and a cold broccoli salad that was good as well. Overall, it's a good option if you're in the area, especially if you want to stop for lunch. I'm pretty tough on BBQ ratings because there is so much great BBQ to compare to, so don't be dissuaded when I say I’d give it a 3 out of 5 rating. There's a lot of good about this place, so give it a try for yourself.

The Cowboy with Ribs, Brisket, Cheesy Potatoes and Broccoli Salad

Brisket fresh out of the warmer!

Selection of Sides