Ray's Bar-B-Q

I saw mixed reviews here, as on most businesses it's hit or miss. But today they warranted a sterling review. I'm not from DeSoto, was visiting a friend & took my 4 grandkids there for a late lunch. The lady behind the counter was friendly enough taking our order. But when I asked for french fries or fried okra, she told me to go next door - actually referred me to the restaurant next door! She said to go order that while she prepares our food. I did but when I got back, the teens had already rec'd their sandwiches. She brought me mine & asked if I had ordered my fries. I said yes but it will take 7 minutes. What? She said - it doesn't take that long. You start on your sandwich & I'll go get your fries. She went next door & came back with my fries! The okra wasn't ready, she said she'd go back for that, which she did! Her hubby, Ray came out for a break (it was well after the lunch rush on a Saturday) & she introduced us. What out of this world service!! Ray sat down in a booth with another gentleman who was watching a football game on the restaurant's TV up in the corner. The restaurant was spotless. Tables were neat and floor was spotless. You must wear a mask to enter any of the restaurants in the shopping center. You place your order at a huge plexiglass protecting the employees.Now about the food - OMG the sandwich was huge! and so fresh. We all got chopped beef - the sandwich was packed with fresh, hot tasty meat. It was served with a little cup of BBQ sauce, awesome flavor. The bun was fat, fresh, toasted and hot. One grandson order pulled pork - he said it was amazing. Another grandson ordered a loaded baked potato, that looked good, but it was gone quickly, so I didn't get a photo.When we left, my pickup wouldn't start. I asked the boys to go in & ask if they had jumper cables. They returned saying that Ray's wife would go get cables. Seconds later she left & ret'd shortly. She pulled up next to me & the gentleman who was inside watching the game came out & applied the cables for us. My truck started right away. I gave her a hug (can't believe I didn't ask her name) and she told me to be blessed. Then she turned to the teens and said ya'll be blessed! We did honestly receive a blessing by stopping here. This will be my go-to place when I am visiting my buddy in DeSoto. Thank goodness for sweet, kind & caring people who go out of their way for you. And visit the suburbs occasionally - we big-city people need to get away more often!

Ray's is our go to bbq spot in Desoto. They have delicioussss baked potatoes! There's nothing that compares to them. Make sure you call and order those ahead of time as they take a while to cook or are sometimes even sold out. The barbecue sauce is well seasoned and tasty. The turkey legs are steaming hot so be careful. The workers are kind and try to get to know their customers. The place is small, but there are plenty of booths and tables to dine in.

I tried this place for the first time the other day and it was absolutely delicious! I was looking for a good brisket sandwich and I found one! It was a nice restaurant seemed very clean the staff was friendly and the prices were low for high quality food. I would definitely recommend this place

Very dry brisket, I could hear a stovetop cooking probably was the brisket. $8.00 for a sandwhich. I work over here a lot. So I decided to try it out but very disappointed. I would not recommend at all

Best chop beef sandwich I have had in a long time! Tender brisket, great sauce, and a toasted bun, it was perfect!And Ray is a very nice guy as well.

The ribs are fall off the bone tasty!! Service was great, we will definitely be back!

They have superior customer service and they have a mean pecan pie. Ooooo weee! Ain't nothing like good customer service, good food and good people. Ray's BBQ has the full enchilada! The artwork screams hometown pride and spiritual solidity. The energy in the building is awesome and Ray is a really cool guy who takes great care of every customer. My hard earned pennies only go where my friends and family get treated with respect. We will definitely be returning.

Mr. Ray did it again! Love the links on the hot grilled bun. Topped off with his famous bar b q sauce! I had to get an order of baked beans... The Best! You must try out this place!

I've never had the food. Everytime I pass by during business hours they are closed. Bad business.

The warm up food in microwaveThe don't have a lean meat options for potatoe. So much fat in mineThey Make you pay for extra bbq sauce