Joel's BBQ - Flatonia

In my quest to find a hidden gem in texas barbque restaurants. I found Joel's in flatonia tx to be satisfactory. Customer service was on point and the atmospher... read more In my quest to find a hidden gem in texas barbque restaurants. I found Joel's in flatonia tx to be satisfactory. Customer service was on point and the atmosphere was what u would expect,... complete with picknik tables and freshly made pecan pies. The food was missing the taste that I'm searching for. But it was filling and I will go back as I have yet to try the ribs. Enjoyable! UPDATE Came back for the ribs. Dropped my score from 4 to a 3 star. Staff was polite, sweet Tea was good, but the diamond taste I'm searching for is not here..... So far the best ribs I've tasted is in East Texas White House Texas Pit Masters.

Must have lunch on the big beautiful rustic picnic table on the patio. It's very comfortable on a cool spring day in March. Inside dining is also available with... read more Must have lunch on the big beautiful rustic picnic table on the patio. It's very comfortable on a cool spring day in March. Inside dining is also available with large clean bathrooms. I highly recommend it for atmosphere and food was also very good of course. I had a regular size brisket sandwich that was very meaty, a sausage wrap and beans for about $10-12. Great place to watch the world go by in Old Town. Food: 5

I made a stop here (3pm on a Friday) because I was told they have a good brisket sandwich. The business has two buildings: a smokehouse where you order and a di... read more I made a stop here (3pm on a Friday) because I was told they have a good brisket sandwich. The business has two buildings: a smokehouse where you order and a dining hall where you can eat in that has air conditioning. Pricing is straight forward. Taxes are included. I had a Texas Sized Sliced Beef Sandwich (8.45) and a half chicken (8.75). The sandwich was good standard fare. Brisket was from the point cut and had a good amount of fatty moisture to it. It had a good amount of smokiness to it. The sauce was a bit much in my opinion. This will be a trend. Chicken was very moist, I suspect it was brined prior to smoking. It was seasoned with a lot of paprika. Barbecus sauce was thinnish, and a bright sauce kind of tart and sweet. No pepper in it. In fact I can detect no pepper in any of the meat I tasted. The baked potato (11.25) was a little disappointing. The barbecue sauce they put on overpowered the food put on. It was too strong. Also placed two slices of American cheese on top. Overall the food was good, but the one thing I would recommend is what I was recommended: the brisket sandwich.

Old school Texans joint serves excellent food, as well as homemade pecan pie. Cost a bit more , but the quality and speedy service as well as the authentic Texa... read more Old school Texans joint serves excellent food, as well as homemade pecan pie. Cost a bit more , but the quality and speedy service as well as the authentic Texas taste it's worth it. Next to a liquor store a drink, and a sliced beef sandwich, crown Royal went down excellent . Ideally a place for old folks. Although if your down for a Texas original it's worth a stop coming through Flatonia, Texas. Service: Take out

Really good food, fabulous barbecue sauce!! My wife loves pork ribs, it's classic Texan food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 3... read more Really good food, fabulous barbecue sauce!! My wife loves pork ribs, it's classic Texan food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Ribs, Ribs and Brisket Plate