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The Original Texas Barbecue King
- Eastside
- $$
Quick
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- bad
- Perks
- okay
Food: Overcooked and tasteless BBQ
The celebrated 'baby back ribs' and 'Texas beef ribs' crumble in disappointment, overly tender from being overcooked to the point of dryness. 'Baked beans', although perfectly cooked, are bland, leaving a tasteless memory on the palate. Customers might keep returning for the affordability, but certainly not for the taste or freshness.
Okay Value
Prices are competitive; some feel BBQ is expensive but worth it.
Top 3 dishes at The Original Texas Barbecue King
- 1
Baby Back Ribs 🏆
Meat falls off the bone; ribs are meaty and delicious overall.
- 2
Baked Beans
Beans are consistently described as perfectly cooked, tasty, and delicious.
- 3
Texas Beef Ribs
Most reviews praised the rib's meatiness and delicious, tender texture.
Vibe: Dreary and grim ambiance
There's an air of melancholy at Texas BBQ King, with its dirty interior and bare walls. The expected lively BBQ ruination is absent, replaced with a trifling ambiance dripping with gloom. Despite the accommodating staff for groups and events, the vibe fails to uplift or create a homely atmosphere.
Bad Ambiance
Interior dirty, walls bare, diminished ambiance and overall experience.
Perks: Parking woes and rude staff
The upside of Texas BBQ King is marred by its woeful parking scenario. It's described as tough, tricky, and restricted to street parking. The service further dampens the experience - it's horrible, disappointing, and drenched in rudeness. The restaurant may accommodate groups, but that doesn't compensate for its significant shortcomings.
Great For Groups
Easy to work with, accommodating for various events, and spacious venue.
Bad Service
Service horrible, extremely disappointing, terrible, worst ever, rude and unprofessional.