If you find yourself in the West Texas area, don’t leave without slurping up some delicious West Texas barbecue before you leave. Don’t just try one of these West Texas barbecue restaurants; try them both. You’ll be glad you did.
Betty Rose’s Little Brisket in Abilene, Texas
Have you ever eaten at Betty Rose’s Little Brisket in Abilene, Texas? If not, then you will want to experience the best barbecue you will ever eat in your life and Betty Rose’s Little Brisket, located at 1055 North Judge Ely Boulevard, serves it right up with all the trimmings.
Counter Ordering. You get to watch Betty Rose’s cut your meat as you wait at the counter. If you order chopped barbecue, they chop it right in front of you. You know the exact meat and the cuts you’re getting, so if you have any complaints, you can issue them on the spot. Betty Rose’s Little Brisket often has a man cutting up your meat, and he sometimes had a big plug of chewing tobacco in his mouth, so this is a bit unappetizing, but this is the Texas way. You can get barbecue sauce poured over your meat, or you can get it in a separate container. Try the meat first, though. It’s so good that you might just want to skip the barbecue sauce.
Food bar. If you eat in, you get your meat on a plate, and they place your plate on a tray. You then take your tray (and Styrofoam cup) over to the food bar to fill up on beans, oven-fried potatoes, potato salad, and other goodies they offer to go with your meat. Just behind you is the soda machine, and the tea urns are beside the soda machines. You can get unlimited refills on your drinks. This means that you really don’t need to purchase the large cups; save money by purchasing the small cups. Yes, this means that you have to get up more often for refills, but the drink machine is near, no matter where you sit because Betty Rose’s Little Brisket isn’t that big of a restaurant.
Delicious Desserts. Betty Rose’s Little Brisket makes their desserts from scratch, so this makes the whole visit worth while. You truly get some of the freshest Banana Pudding when you visit this restaurant. They make their own pudding, use plenty of bananas, and line the pan with vanilla wafers. Their Banana Pudding tastes just like the one your mama used to make. They have cobbler, too, which is equally good if you are a cobbler person. Don’t forget the big tea urns, either. You’ll need another glass of tea to wash down your dessert. Dessert is separate in cost from your meal, and you meal’s cost is based on your choice and quantity of meat. You can get a one, two, or three meat plate with all the trimmings. Typically, a person can eat at Betty Rose’s Little Brisket for under $10.
Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill in Abilene, Texas
Are you hankering for some good West Texas barbecue? If so, try Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill, located at 210 North Leggett Drive in Abilene, Texas for some variety in your barbecue meat.
Variety of meats. Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill offers a variety of meats, some that other barbecue restaurants fail to offer, like smoked turkey and Jalapeno Sausage. You can get these meats by the meal, by the pound, or by the whole. It’s your choice. Just order up the meat you like, as much as you like, and Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill will even provide you with the barbecue sauce and slice or chop your meat. They also make sure to wrap the meat well to prevent leakage.
Help-yourself buffet line. If you eat inside Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill, you get to help yourself to the barbecue fixings. You grab a tray and select your meat. Once the cook gives you your plate full of meat, you move on down the line and get beans, potato salad, Cole slaw, cobbler, Jalapenos, onions, and whatever else Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit offers that day. Get all you want because you only get that one visit to the buffet line, and you pay at the end of the line before you eat your meal. You do get free refills on drinks, though.
Fair prices. Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill in Abilene, Texas has prices comparable to most of the other barbecue restaurants in Abilene. When you dine in, you get good value for your money if you have a big appetite. If you have a small appetite, you might want to consider getting a plate to go because you can easily make two meals out of what you get. Just go in and ask for a to go plate and fill it up. You can eat both dinner and supper from one to go plate from Square’s. You can also call in your order at 325.672.6752.
West Texas atmosphere. This West Texas restaurant offers an unusual atmosphere. When you walk in, you get the feeling that you are in a barn that has tables. (You might even find yourself looking for hay.) The building is built in such a way that it feels almost sectioned off, providing some privacy for conversation. Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill keeps the restaurant at a nice temperature, so you’ll feel cozy the entire time you dine. So, grab some friends and head on over to Square’s Bar-B-Que Pit and Grill in Abilene, Texas for some delicious food and some good conversation.
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