Smokin’ Barrel

Went to have dinner after church. We were seated promptly. Waitress can by and said she was cashing out another very large party and would be back shortly. She brought us waters and ran off. Not a problem in my book. I get it! She was super busy and needed extra time. However, upon her return, she apologized again. Told us that the chef's specials for the day were out. Not a problem if it was late in the day. However it was 12 o'clock in the afternoon. Ok, she made recommendations and my husband and I took her recommendations and ordered a brisket plate and a two meat plate. Hubby ordered a salad as one of his sides. Roughly five minutes later another young lady presented the salad. However, I had to stop my husband from eating it because there was mold on the tomato. Now this questioned the rest of the meal and the freshness of the food. Our waitress came to check on us about 10 mins later to tell me they didn't have any loaded baked potatoes left. REALLY!?! This is a steak/bbq place and they don't have potatoes left AND it is only 12:45 on a Sunday. We thanked the young lady for her hospitality but left the restaurant. Apparently they were out of food and serving whatever rotten food they could come up with. Sorry, but I don't recommend.

Good food, we went early on a Friday night hardly anybody in the restaurant. We did have to wait a few minutes before we got seated. Ambience is more of a western theme and was clean. The food was good, the brisket had a nice smoky flavor not a lot of seasoning, but the smoky flavor brought out the flavor of the meat. The ribs had more seasoning on it and also the smoky flavor, the ribs were delicious. The wrap had grille chicken with a buffalo sauce. We had a lot of food left over. The margarita was tasty, but didn't seem to have much tequila. Would definitely eat here again.

We have visited this restaurant several times. It's been fairly consistent with good food, reasonable prices, and timely and pleasant service. Finding a place that can still balance those factors out is difficult anymore. Its ambiance is ok-good hometown family feel-but the table set up is odd at times...Regardless, it's a fairly consistent restaurant in the area.

Here camping at State Park, drove in , immediately seated, drinks provided , order taken in 5 min with a great attitude! Food out fast, and best meal we had in a while!! Hubby bday, got the half rack ribs, but I've never seen that much food on half rack , at least 8-9 good meat ribs, okra and loaded potatoe.. I got Nick's salad with brisket!! Oh my, great choice!!! Plan to go tonight, to try the fried catfish!!! Let you know!!! Yummers!! Might be worth a drive from Ft Worth!!! Oh, western decor, classy, clean...is this rural?!?!

The food is ok, but they don't season enough. The service is great, so is the ambiance. But the prices ARE WAY TO HIGH.

Pleasantly surprised! The three of us ordered fried pickles for the appetizer. For the entrees, double double cheeseburger, smoke ribs, and one pulled pork sandwich. The side orders consisted of fries, macaroni and cheese, and fried okra. The food was well cooked and seasoned and served hot. The server was polite and informative. The atmosphere is rustic and western. With plenty of seating.

This is the first time that I have been here, and I am not completely impressed with it. The staff was nice, but the gretter could've dressed a little better since she is the first person the customer sees. Our waitress was very nice and very attentive to most of our needs. The chicken fried chicken was good, but I have had better. Didn't care for the garlic mashed potatoes, and the corn portion was more for a child (I thought I read corn on the cob). I wasn't offered other choices, so that was a letdown. Probably wouldn't recommend eating here if you are looking for a good chicken fried chicken meal.

We were driving through and decided to get some bbq for dinner. We stopped here, had an ok vibe, nice decor and the waitress Brook was great. Unfortunately the food just mediocre at best. The appetizers (chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, cowboy egg rolls) seemed like just came out of the freezer and popped in the microwave.I order the 2 meat choose with brisket and ribs. Well, same thing, smallest ribs I've ever seen and the brisket was nothing special. I mean come on, we are in Texas !!! The state of BBQ! Very disappointed

This restaurant has gone so downhill over the last 2years....From the microwaved food, poor quality entree's, and mediocre service, to the public fights between management, servers, and customer's....But we tried them again this past Saturday night. Parking lot was 1/2 full of vehicles, we walked in and waited for someone to seat us, after standing there at the counter/desk for 5 minutes, with the servers occasionally looking at us but making no effort to acknowledge us, we turned and left and went to Tacoria Estrella where the food and service is always great....A shame because Mineral Wells could sure use a good sit down restaurant, but this ' Smokin' Barrell ' just isn't it.....Terrible Management, terrible service, poor quality food.....

Order my wife and I a rib eye for our birthday . Tough as boot no favor sorry servi ce. I'll. Not be back.