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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
features
Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?
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Inside and patio seating. Texas Smoked Brisket, ribs, sausage, pulled pork and turkey breast plates. Brisket tacos, brisket, turkey, sausage and pulled pork sandwiches and sides.. Lunch Specials Wed thru Sat.
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Discover
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4.5
251 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
33
Average
16
Poor
2
Terrible
2
Melebelli
Jacksonville18 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
We had their chicken while on our half day horseback ride with Lajitas & Big Bend Stables and it was delicious. They have hours posted online but note they will close early if they sell out which sometimes maybe around 3pm. There are a few tables outside where you can eat but we took pulled pork and brisket sandwiches to go. The meat was so tender and the owner was super friendly. Definitely a place to eat while in the area. If you go on Thursdays you can buy a whole bbq chicken.
Written November 28, 2020
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Pam V
Houma26 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We pass this food truck on our way to Big Bend National Park. Could not pass it by any more. Had the Brisket Sandwich. At first I thought $10 was a bit high for a sandwich, until I realized I got probably over 1/2 lb of meat on it. Very tender. Especially liked the sauce, tangy, different. I hate we're leaving tomorrow but if we are ever back in the Big Bend area, we will definitely go out of our way to stop here.
Written February 5, 2020
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LucyLu_Texas
Houston401 contributions
May 2020 • none
Don't let the rustic food truck fool you. This is top notch real BBQ - cooked & served to you by the owner. 2 meat platter is enough for 2 to share - 1/2 pound each of meat, plus 2 sides. Friendly owner will visit with you if not busy. Outdoor covered seating or take it to go. He's building a permanent building that should be open this fall. A must in Big Bend, especially if you need a break from Mexican food. Lunch only 11-2.
Written June 8, 2020
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satxdiver
San Antonio235 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
We were on our way back to the resort from visiting Presidio and it was near dinner time. So we stopped at this food truck to pick up some BBQ where you order at the window. My partner had the beef brisket and I had the pulled pork both with potato salad and cabbage salad. The two salads had a mayonnaise base. Two slices of white bread, sliced onions, generous cup of BBQ sauce and a jalapeno were included. We opted to take the meal back to our rented cabin but they had a nice covered patio with picnic benches available. There was so much food that we had it for dinner that night and for lunch the next day. We would recommend it.
Written November 21, 2020
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fish-trails
Santa Rosa Beach43 contributions
Mar 2021 • couples
What an unexpected find! We passed this place on the highway and saw a line of people waiting. We knew it had to be good. This is a one man operation so you stand in line, order, pay and your food is prepared for you before the next order is taken. Well worth any wait. We have been here 4 days and already eaten there twice. Ribs and pulled pork were our choices and so good we ordered them again. Sides of potato salad and Cole slaw were homemade and very tasty. There is a covered area with tables to eat on site or you can take it home. If you are lucky enough to be there on a day when there is banana pudding available, be sure to try it.
Written March 25, 2021
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BehindTheLens88
7 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
If you haven't read the reviews, you would probably keep on driving past this food truck on the side of the road. But - the food is really good. A dinner plate could actually have fed two of us. There is covered outdoor seating available or you can order as takeout. Would happily eat here again.
Written March 4, 2020
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susanne d
Stapleton116 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
We stopped by for lunch after a day of hiking in Big Bend. The owner was friendly, the food was great and we really had a nice time sitting in the shade with a great lunch a cold Fanta. We got platters, so it was a bit pricey, but it was worth it. We planned to visit before we even arrived and we were not disappointed.
Written June 22, 2021
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Sue L
Lansing5 contributions
Dec 2021 • family
AMAZING authentic bbq - and the owner was fantastic and personable. They were sold out of everything except brisket but oh. My. Word. It was genuine and so good. The owner made it a great experience for our kids who had never had authentic bbq before - they loved it! Beans, Cole slaw, potato salad… all the fixins were so yummy!
Written December 21, 2021
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wvunct
8 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
Giving 3 stars rather than 2 because the staff was so friendly and efficient. However, the food left a lot to be desired. My wife had the brisket (3 slices) which, while tender, was very dry. BBQ sauce was a must to be able to finish the meal. I had the ribs (3) which were average in flavor/tenderness but the third rib had very little meat. Beans and potato salad were very good. As another reviewer noted, the bread was just plain loaf bread which can be purchased at any grocery store. At $22+ per plate, we were sorely disappointed in the quality and quantity. Definitely NOT a good value and we would skip this place next time. We had a much better, less expensive meal at another establishment the night before.
Written March 7, 2022
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oceanmountainlover
38 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
We ordered 3 meals to go, Turkey, brisket and a 2 meat turkey & brisket. My husband's brisket was very good & the turkey was tender & flavorful. My combo wasn't good because the brisket was big chunks with at least an inch of visible fat on each piece. The meat attached had fat all through it. My husband's slices had no fat & was not fatty in the meat. They should not serve the end pieces with lots of fat. Also they had a bunch of dill pickles on top of my turkey so it was drenched in pickle juice which I hate. My husband loved the beans and the BBQ sauce but I didn't like it. Texas BBQ sauce and beans are a different taste than what we have in the southeast so I think that's just a taste preference and nothing bad about this place.
Written April 19, 2023
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drbw1169
82 contributions
Feb 2020 • business
Picked up some brisket and sausage while traveling through the area. The price was very reasonable. The sausage was very good- had a good peppery bite to it. The brisket had good flavor, a good bark and not too dry. Not the best I've ever had but definitely not the worst by a long shot. Would definitely go back again.
Written February 15, 2020
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CypressT
79 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
We left Big Bend looking for a quick bite before our afternoon kayak tour. We were not disappointed by this find. The brisket sandwich had a generous portion of meat and was very good. Sandwich with chips was $11. Good selection of bottled sodas. One man show. He was super friendly, even walking out to check on us and hand us wet wipes. Don’t forget to sign guest register. Only reason for 4 stars was that it is all outdoor seating and altough heat was tolerable when we went I imagine it can get very hot.
Written September 26, 2020
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lorennoelle
Austin37 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
Recently placed a large group pick-up order. DB's was super helpful throughout the ordering process - quick to respond and very accommodating. Upon my arrival, the food was ready and staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and my entire group raved over it. We look forward to being repeat customers!
Written October 6, 2022
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Kat M
Katy187 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
We could hear their live music from our rental so we were excited to come join, but the general vibe wasn’t exactly inviting to us tourist gringos. We ate and left and enjoyed the music from our own campfire.
Brisket and barbacoa tacos were pretty good, maybe not as flavorful as I was hoping. The gentleman behind the bar taking orders seemed to enjoy the slightly intimidating aura he gave off, declining to make conversation, but he did his job well so no complaints. Definitely a good stop just not the most welcoming atmosphere.
Written October 30, 2022
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hulagirl98
370 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
We really enjoyed our experience at DB's. We split a plate of barbacoa tacos (4 on the plate) and added an extra side. the tacos came with some toppings to add (shredded cabbage, sauce, lime) and overall the flavor was very good. the sides we got were beans and slaw. These were ok, completely adequate, but nothing special. The tacos, however, i felt were very good and we highly enjoyed them. service was fast and the atmosphere suites this area in general. Prices are typical for this area, where there isn't a lot and basically everything is a little more expensive than it would be in a bigger town. If ever in the area again, i wouldn't hesitate to eat here.
Written February 26, 2023
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