Linke's BBQ

I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to try this gem out! Upon entering we were greeted by 2 smiling gentlemen, I later found out it was Clint (owner) and Olin (hard worker and also Clint’s Dad). The restaurant itself is very clean and looks like a good BBQ spot should. I can’t explain it but its not kitchy or forced. We ordered 1lb moist brisket, 1/4 rack ribs, potato salad and Mac and Cheese. Let’s face it…all of those items at any BBQ spot need to be amazing to make it a great meal (for me and the husband anyway) We sat down and dug in. I tried the brisket, then the potato salad, then the Mac and cheese….oh wait let me try a bit of the sauce (not really needed because the meat is so delicious) but that was good also! I was looking for something to not be good or not be amazing but everything was top notch. One of the best things about the food is that you can tell they put love and hard work into it and they don’t copy anyone else. The Mac and cheese had a few types of cheese, you could taste the deepness of it and know that its homemade. The potato salad had the slightest hint of German potato salad flavor but still would appeal to the true, country, TX population. Oh, we tried a Range Ball (I think that’s what the egg, sausage and bacon goodness was called) all I can say about that is that you need to go get one…tonight. I wanted to make it a proper visit and try Grandma Linke’s Peach Cobbler….l really should have had dessert first. My full stomach couldn’t give the proper room that Grandma’s cobbler deserved but it was the best tasting cobbler I’ve ever had. How can it be the best? The “crust” is like no other I’ve ever had. Try it! I’m going back tomorrow to just get some cobbler. I love BBQ and mostly smoke my own so it’s difficult for me to find a spot I like. I don’t have to look anymore…this place beats out the big names around here and the local place(s) by far! Don’t be like me and miss out for all this time!

Delicious brisket, and their sausages are amazing. But the part (and their food is already darn good) is the service. Extremely friendly people, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in the door. I love it here!

I had the good fortune to experience Linke’s BBQ at a party. It was some of the best barbecue I’d ever had, and I’m a native Texan. I’m not sure I saw anyone who didn’t go back for seconds and even thirds. It was so good that people were abandoning standard etiquette and picking up pieces of brisket with their fingers to snack on, even after the meal. The following weekend, I just had to order this deliciousness for a family gathering. I called a day in advance to place my order, after reading that they tend to run low (as many excellent barbecue places do) toward the end of the day. The gentleman I spoke with was the most pleasant person and he made me feel like a long-time customer, even though it was my first order. I arrived the next day and the order was packaged hot and fresh for me. I can highly recommend the brisket and the German sausage. I typically am not a big fan of smoked turkey breast, but it was excellent as well. I love good barbecue, but I rarely find a restaurant where the sides are on par. Linke’s definitely knows what they’re doing with sides as well. I enjoyed the pinto beans, the creamy macaroni and cheese, and the coleslaw. I’m not a potato salad person, but my family thought it was really tasty. This place is a family-owned, labor of love for sure. I selfishly almost hate to give it such a good review because I know it will get busier, but Linke’s BBQ truly deserves the accolades.