Your Melissa True Texas BBQ opens on 5/14/25 at 11am! True Texas BBQ is slow smoked in-house for fourteen hours over natural hardwood, and it's darn delicious. So much so, it was named Best BBQ Chain in Texas as recognized by Texas Monthly. We offer barbecue by the plate or pound, specialty sandwiches & delicious sides like brisket beans, mac & cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. Drive-thru available for added convenience
Many customers praised the friendly and attentive service, particularly highlighting staff member Christy for her exceptional hospitality.
Food Quality
The brisket received positive remarks for being tender and flavorful, although some sides and other menu items were criticized for lacking taste or being unsatisfactory.
Operational Issues
Several reviews mentioned long wait times and issues with order accuracy, including missing items and food being served at room temperature.
Value for Money
While some customers felt the prices were reasonable for the quality, others expressed disappointment regarding portion sizes and overall value.
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Sonny Black
6 days ago
1.0
The sides are horrible and the brisket was dry. The ribs were somewhat decent. No flavor with potatoe salad, Mac and cheese was yuck, the brisket beans way too salty. Cole slaw was just terrible.
First and last time, "dont eat grocerie store bbq" was what my wife warned us and I dismissed it but, she was right.
How do you forget pickles and onions with combo plates?
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Halo The Dreamer
Jan 8, 2026
5.0
Christy is great!!! She’s always so welcoming when I come in, and the food is amazing too!!
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Tami Imat
Dec 30, 2025
5.0
Very clean, fast service, staff was a hoot! Brisket was smokey and flavorful, and the brisket beans are addicting. Never going to Buccees for a sandwich again!
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KittyApocalypse D:
Dec 30, 2025
5.0
I came here over Buccees and it was definitely the correct decision! Even though they were busy I got my food super quick, staff was very friendly, and the bbq was tasty! Will definitely be back!
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Adam Beuchert
Dec 27, 2025
4.0
Great service! The man helping us at the register was very kind. Our experience was good. We got a 1/2 lbs pulled pork sandwich and a one meat plate with lean brisket. The sandwich was tasty, it was a little too sauced and that took away from the pork flavor. The brisket was a little bit more tough than bigger BBQ spots but it was still seasoned perfectly and a tasty bark. The creamed corn and mac and cheese were solid, nothing to write home about. I really liked the honey butter on the cornbread, it was seriously like an icing, so sweet but I loved it. Pretty good portions! It was 30$ for the sandwich, the plate, 3 sides, and banana pudding. Not bad pricing, not sure why others are having price issues.