B4 Barbeque & Boba

Let me just say I come from a family full of BBQ snobs(me included)! So I officially state this is the BEST BBQ I've ever had. The meal(yes I ordered all this for myself!)was phenomenal! First off I loved the charm of this down home atmosphere and knew instantly if the food was good I'd be a forever customer when I'm in the area. Guess what? I'm a forever customer! I ordered and immediately was drawn to the incredible staff! Friendliest most helpful staff I've encountered! Chatted with you and explained all the items to me to a tee! I got to know Debbie and she filled me in on the restaurant plus you could tell she loved what she does! A+!!! In fact they all had a great positive attitude and I've eaten at hundreds of restaurants and rarely find this great service anywhere! Now to the food! Man o man I was in absolute heaven! The portion were huge and the meats were so tender they melted in your mouth! My late Uncle who was called the chili king of Texas at one time would have loved the ways the meats were smoked and prepared! The plate itself was a true southerner treat and had all the right accompaniments!!!! The ribs, turkey, brisket and sausage were amazing. There were two items I hadn't heard of, Meat Treats and Twinkies(no not the Hostess one) the Twinks are burnt pork ends and holy moly they were heaven!! Now to the Meat Treats. They were jalapeños stuffed with meat and wrapped in back. Damn good! The sides were also incredibly good and original. Now to the desserts. I don't even know what to say. The Texas chocolate pecan tres leches is one of the best desserts I have ever had in my life! So moist and a treat to your tongue. Then there was the banana pudding. It was like no other banana pudding I ever had. The texture is so creamy it's like cheesecake! Wow!!!!! They serve until they sell out. They sell out no question! I came towards the end of lunch so the pics looks they have no crowds but I know they get them especially on the weekends when they serve dinner. I also really dug the communal tables. Takes me back to the time when a lot of BBQ joints did that and you could chat up fellow patrons. I did that! What I pure joy it was to experience this amazing restaurant, staff and of course the FOOD! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Also these prices CAN'T be beat!

It should be a crime to serve food this good! Like, the 7 pounds I just gained from the most delicious platter of bbq I've ever had may just be worth the scale tipping over. The owner? Fabulous human. Stopped by the table several times to make sure every burn was good. Servers? Dandy in the best way possible. Refilled my drinks, took my trash , buttered me up with compliments like a true southern restaurant should. Food? Made me cry. That's how beautiful inside and out it was. We ordered the $75 platter for the TWO of us. Because everything looked that amazing and we wanted to try it all. We will be back. This place will be huge. Better go now before you need a month advance reservation

Owner likes to bash people on Facebook that just want to know where they can get a free meal for their kids on Halloween. Goes out of his way and makes several comments and then posts on his page about it. All this person was trying to do is feed their kids when money is tight. Absolutely immature and unprofessional. Would take my business elsewhere.

owner does not respect senior citizens, people with children and likes to keyboard rage against people in his community. Likes to rage about his freedom of speech then delete his posts after he does. Seriously... grow up. He deletes comments and edits posts to try to correct his rude behavior. We were customers, but no more. I am adding shots that are after the derogatory remarks about seniors were edited off. The entire post has been removed.

BBQ IN A FEED STORE. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. We drove an hour and were not disappointed. In fact, the whole experience exceeded our expectations. We got there before opening.(OPEN Wed-Sat. 11a-3pm). Ordered the Brisket Elote and add a Texas Twinkie.. It even comes with a drink. O.M.G.! Absolutely Delicious. Also had the Meat candy. It was supple sweet with just the right amount of spices. We had Brisket to go. Supple, tender and moist. My friends had the ribs as well and they were great. The owner and staff were friendly and attentive. By far some of the best Bar-B-Que I have ever had. The Bar is set here. I am only in this part of Texas for a little while. I will be coming back.

Always my 1st meal an arrive and final snack when I leave. Sample of pastrami, brisket, candy and twinkies.

Best BBQ I have had to date. I have tried them all from South Texas, Houston to Austin to Dallas and there is none better than B4 BBQ.They have an occasional option of a pastrami BBQ rib that melts in your mouth. Their variations on the sides are outstanding, including their deserts.I understand why they were written up in several magazines. Worth the trip no matter where you are in Texas. I am just lucky enough to live within 20 minutes.Get there early as they consistently sell out of their favorite items.

I've walked into many BBQ spots in Texas, from Gainesville, to as far south as Arroyo City, and this place is one that has been marked on my map as a, "MUST TRY".B4 Barbeque is tucked inside a little feed store in the small town of Mabank, TX. We will get to the food shortly.. but the location itself is beautiful. A very clean, modern rustic look. The cleanliness and friendly smiles alone make the experience here, very nice. The food.. well, the food it truly out of this world. This barbecue is masterfully prepared by owner Nolan, his wife, and his crew. Not only is Nolan a talented pit master, but the guy has the most amazing attitude. As I enjoyed my delicious meal, he walked around greeting the customers, and offering a firm handshake and a smile. You can tell that he has an honest love for the craft.I had the pleasure of trying the very much hyped, Pastrami Brisket.. and Oh my goodness.. It's so tender, and absolutely full of flavor. Hands down, some of the BEST brisket I've ever had, and that no exaggeration. Smoked to perfection, with a mesmerizing red color all the way through from the marinating process and skillful smoke. The Texas Twinkies, a staple in Texas BBQ, were big, appropriately, and packed a nice kick along with a creamy, meaty center.The Meat Candy, boy... I tell you I'd trade real candy for this, for the rest of my life! These little flavor bombs are another highlight of the meal. Smokey, sweet, and tender as can be, topped with a dusting of brown sugar. Highly recommended.The sausage, made in house, like the rest of it, packs some nice heat, and has a beautiful snap, as expected from any quality sausage. Well balanced mix of meat, with just the right amount of lean to fat. This kind of sausage takes years to master, and at B4 Barbecue, it is done right...BUT, let's not forget the sides. Normally, side items are an afterthought, but here, they play as big a role as any other part of the meal. I mean, when I say you can see the love in the way they prepare the food, just look at pictures on their social media. Everything is so beautifully plated. A real treat to the eyes right away. The take on Mexican street style corn is a delight to the palate. Seasoned corn, crema, green sauce, cilantro, lime.. all workin together in perfect balance, for an insane bite.The Mac and Cheese, creamy, cheesy, with a good consistency. I love that it doesn't fall off my spoon when I scoop it up, like many liquidity Mac and cheeses at other restaurants. You can get a nice grouping of macaroni, and it holds nicely. The flavor is rich and savory. Fantastic.Even the sliced bread, you can tell is quality and soft.. and as a pickle lover, when I asked for extra, there was no hesitation, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a heaping pile of them on my tray. Also made in house, if I'm not mistaken, the pickles are crunchy, tangy, and accompany the food very well.I can tell you now, there is no stopping this spot. I am not surprised to find out that folks are already coming around from all over the place to try it. Do you yourself a favor, and TRY THIS PLACE. You HAVE TO. Thank me later.

First time & will definitely return! Legit brisket, turkey & sausage. And we've tried many Texas spots. Other faves were charro beans, potato salad & elotes corn. Located in far back area of western clothing store. Staff was also super friendly & helpful & kept the place clean.

As transplants from Oregon this was our first experience with true Texas BBQ and holy moly we were blown away. This was hands down the best food we've ever eaten. We went away stuffed with a bag full of leftovers after feeding a family of 4 for $55. Including dessert. The value was great and the customer service over the top. Every staff member stopped by our table to see if we needed anything and played and interacted with our kids making us feel so welcome. When we accidentally ordered the wrong item they quickly offered us the thing we meant to order at no charge. Above and beyond. The brisket was literally falling apart tender and the sides were drool worthy. The broccoli salad was the best we've ever tasted. The owner stopped by our table and made sure we enjoyed everything and chatted with our kids too. Best dining out experience we've had in years. Well done!