True Texas BBQ

Review №1

Rating: 3

Overall decent food. Ordered the family meal at it came with brisket, turkey, pickles and onions, cornbread, and a side of corn and beans. It wasn t the highest quality food but that s probably to be expected from a grocery store restaurant. The cornbread was burnt but still edible. The turkey and the brisket were both very tender.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

My husband and I ordered two meat plate each. Was out of sliced brisket so ordered chopped, double order. My husband got ribs. He said ribs were pretty good. But worst brisket. It looked and tasted like it came out of one those red containers you can buy at the store. It looked shredded instead of chopped and already soaked in sauce. It was packed down into the cup. It looked like mush. Wont be back.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Irwin is an absolute legend. Service on point. Food in point. Couldn t ask for more.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

This bbq is the best! Kristi in the drive thru is a delight! She ALWAYS has a smile and sweet disposition!!!! GIVE THAT GIRL A RAISE!!!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

One of the best Texan BBQ ever.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Was good

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great gem inside of a grocery store- very tasty brisket and good size sandwiches. Tiffany was super nice! Recommend trying this out.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Cashier is friendly. I like the loaded potato with chopped brisket.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

salty and and rubber like texture.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

Horrible nasty bbq sauce being only one choice taste like molasses and vinegar nasty grosser than gross overpriced nastiness cole slaw drier than dry

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Love BBQ and heard about this place. I honestly feel it was overhyped. The brisket was bland; very tasteless as it didnt have a drop of smoky flavor. The sausage was also flavorless and chewy. The fries (sliders) and the mac and cheese were good though; even though the fries were unseasoned and a little bland, they were served hot. The people were very friendly though and thats mainly the reason for the 3 stars. I really had high hopes for this place, yet sadly left very disappointed. Id recommend visiting here because of the nice people who work there, but definitely not for the food. I personally, will not eat here again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

This was my first time trying True Texas BBQ and a surprise bag at that!! Not only was the variety incredible but Bryan took amazing care of me. He was friendly, went above and beyond to assist me and was also very professional, I will absolutely return based on my experience with Bryan.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 3

The food was good but after waiting over 25 minutes to get one sausage and a quarter pound of brisket it was a bit annoying. They weren t even busy. As I was leaving with groceries I thought I d just run in quick and get a little meat to have with dinner. There was nothing quick about it. And on top of it all we ask for pickles and onions and got none! Not likely to be back anytime soon.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 1

Mac & cheese was cooked for days and is now mush. Brisket is burnt to a crisp coleslaw tastes like dish water

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I went through the BBQ drive thru and that Bryan fella was very helpful! He was very knowledgeable of the menu and current specials, and was a very kind gentlemen. 10/10!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

TL;DR? = Get the chicken tenders!!! Warning: they no longer provide sauce for the tenders. Still, worth it. My hubs & I both loved them and weve rarely felt that way. Drive thru: 7:45pm on a Tuesday, 3/26/24 Person taking the order couldnt hear me because the music inside (trivia night as per them) was too loud. I had to repeat my order at least 10 times & by the end I felt like I was screaming it so that she could hear me. That was very frustrating and embarrassing. If there had been cars behind or people around me, I would ve just left instead of experiencing that. After ordering (in the uncomfortably dark almost alley beside the HEB, accessible only from the curbside pickup/back side of the McKinney HEB) the wait was minimal; less than five minutes after paying. The ribs are alright; good not great. The pulled pork is ok. The sausage links are a little less than ok. The chicken tenders are great! Sides: The cornbread is dry but still oddly tasty. Just needs ~4x the anount of butter than what they put on top to get an enthusiastic thumbs up. Collard greens were good. Cole slaw was really good. Mac & cheese was good but it is bland. Idk if they offer salt & pepper packets but Id ask for them if we were to order this item again. Brisket beans were good. This and the cole slaw were my 2 favorite sides. The bread that comes with non sandwich meals is sliced white sandwich bread, in case youre wondering. The pickles and onions arent special either. >> These 3 items came free with our meals. Theyre not worth paying for if they hadnt. Parking: Restaurant is inside HEB and to the far left (if facing front of store) so park in the grocery store lot.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Went to the drive-thru for the 1st time and it was fantastic. Bryan in the drive-thru window was so helpful in explaining the menu and his recommendations were terrific, his personality even better. I tried the wings, lean brisket and torpedos - all were on point. The food was excellent but the customer service exceptional. Go see Bryan, hes the best!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

I cant believe HEB, a Texas store chain, would call this BBQ or allow it in their stores. Ive had BBQ in all corners of the country and this by far is the worst Ive ever had. I ordered a sliced brisket sandwich and ended up with fat on a bun sandwich. The sausage you get on the shelf is superior to their garbage sausage. I should have grabbed a bottle of Franklins BBQ sauce off the shelf before going in to avoid their slop in a cup they call sauce. If you are considering True Texas BBQ at HEB for the first time and reading this, please save your money and go to Dickies. At least you know youre getting garbage there.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Food is excellent and the customer service is even better. Bryan at the window went above and beyond helping me with my large family order. His recommendations, assistance and kindness made for a pleasant visit. Always always coming back to this spot!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Easy self serve kiosk or live help ordering. A little bit of a wait for prep time, but reasonable order completion. Smoky hot goodness. Skimpy on the fixings.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

My meal was a little over 7 dollars. That included a bottled 1.00 drink and a sliced turkey sandwich with BBQ sauce. I dined in. It may have been because I was fairly hungry getting here, but the food was pretty stinking good. Definitely better than Dickeys. The meat was tender and fell apart in my mouth. It wasnt that juicy but what made up for it was the thickness and flavor. There was a peppery taste to the BBQ sauce which went very well with the smoked meat. The size was good, or fair for the price. I did want pulled beef but the price was over 9 after tax for that. A little more steep than turkey. The bun was crisp on top and soft to bite into. The meat was warm but not hot. The BBQ sauce was cold. But again, I was too hungry to care. There wasnt a line today (Wednesday afternoon) and I was able to order immediately upon entering. Tables were clean, atmosphere was nice. Theres a large selection of sweet teas I wish Id tried. Ill definitely be back for that though. A regular drink was 2.25. my drink was a lime mineral water. Im used to sparkling water so it was really delicious. Nice lime flavor true to what it was. Very bubbly. They did have a flavor on the prompter I couldnt order that was discontinued. The mango mineral water. Wish I couldve tried it. Overall Ill be back to try more later. Bring 15 or so dollars to eat a decent meal.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

It s convenient and service has been pretty good. Their fatty brisket is the highlight. During this visit they had the brisket Bahn Mi, which was very good. The fresh jalapeños, cabbage vinaigrette salad paired very well with the fatty brisket. If they had used Vietnamese or a version of their bakery s pan Frances it would ve a solid sandwich.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

I am absolutely appalled when I got home and opened my meal to find 2 bacon size strips of beef brisket for $10. They have permanently lost my business.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The bbq pork Sandwich is amazing especially for the price.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

I tried the barbeque for the first time and was very pleasantly surprised. The only deficit was that they didnt have any barbecued chicken. Turkey just isnt the same. Their selection of sides was much better than average, and everything tasted good. I will be back.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Love the BBQ and the service. We love the casual ambiance and family-friendly staff. My hubby and I have dined in once and ordered takeout, as well as driven through several times now since they opened. It had become one of our favorite BBQ places near us, 5 minutes door to door! The moist brisket and ribs are our favorite, as well as the El Heffe and El Jeffa sandwiches. But our new favorite is the amazing new Banh-Mi Brisket sandwich! Delicious, juicy & spicy, just like we like our food. Our favorite BBQ in town is Hutchins BBQ on east side downtown McKinney, but their prices have risen so much, we can only afford to go once a year as a family, and maybe another time just the two of us. True Texas BBQ is our very close 2nd favorite here, not even kidding. We appreciate the reasonable prices, but especially the delicious food that fills us up and keeps us coming back. So happy to have H-E-B and True Texas BBQ super close to us finally. We didnt know what all the fuss was about because so many people around us were talking up how amazing they are, but now that theyre here, and weve been there and tried it for ourselves, we believe them.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

I love the natural lean brisket. I tried the Texas torpedo finally and thought it was delicious too. Ive also had the turkey and sausage. All the items Ive had were cooked well and tasty.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Limited Time offer items always on point! Brisket Bahn Mi sandwiche Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 3

Too expensive for what you get. I had the 2 meat plate with ribs (3) and burnt ends (~6 pieces) with 2 sides (mac & cheese and corn bread) and a large drink for over $20. The ribs were very good, nice tasting spicy rub and good size without being fatty. Burnt ends were tender and good, nothing special but good. Mac & cheese was very bland, Kraft mac & cheese would have been better and the corn bread was very dry and the small dollop of butter on top could not save it. There were 2 BBQ sauces available, sweet and Texas BBQ, both very bland and nothing better than off the shelf bottled sauces (and worse than Sweet Baby Rays sauces.) Wide variety of drinks with free refills, sweet tea was good. Staff was friendly and service was very quick. 3.5/5 Stars - Decent BBQ but overpriced for the quality/portions.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

I waffled quite a bit on checking this place out. Heard good things, love BBQ, but being as this location is in McKinney (aka Hutchins backyard), wasnt sure the point. Ultimately it exceeded expectations. The brisket mac & cheese was excellent. Very good brisket. Very creamy mac & cheese. Went great together. Probably the best brisket mac & cheese Ive had. The Texas Torpedo was also better than expected. Very good amount of spice. The sausage on the other hand... I cant figure out why this is on the menu. It was awful. Truly terrible. Also enjoyed the thick cut pickles and how its one of the few places Ive been where you can get Coke or Pepsi. Though at this point, Id be happy with either. If I go to one more restaurant pretending to be fancy by serving one of those terrible craft sodas that a) arent any healthier for you, and b) taste like trash, Im going to lose it. Now for the other side of the coin... this place is no Hutchins. As far as restaurants inside another store go, this is the best Ive been to. And yes its cheaper than Hutchins and you wont have to wait in line nearly as long, but... Hutchins is an institution for a reason. The brisket was the most comparable, but it certainly wasnt better than Hutchins. The Texas Torpedo exceeded expectations, but still was not nearly as good as a Texas Twinkie. And the aforementioned sausage... well obviously it doesnt hold a candle to the jalapeno cheddar sausage at Hutchins. All that to say, I will certainly eat here again and am looking forward to it. Just dont expect it to best Hutchins, which for my money, is the best BBQ Ive had in the metroplex.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Wow! I wish we have True Texas BBQ in Florida. Very impressed with the set up and location (inside HEB grocery). Food is great and fresh! Friendly and patient staff. Turkey and ribs are my favorite. You can tell they use quality ingredients and its prepared with love. We will be back! I also saw they have vacuum packed ribs and brisket. Ill buy some to take back with me to Florida.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

I highly recommend True Texas BBQ McKinney. Their staff is very friendly, efficient and provides great service. Fatty Natural Brisket, Baked Potato and Brisket Nachos are my favorite. I tried their chicken tenders (naked) and fried okra for the first time and it did not disappoint! I also love their tea specially the Mango flavor. Their restaurant is clean and very convenient since it s inside HEB grocery. This is my go to BBQ restaurant. I ve tried so many other BBQ restaurants in the area but True Texas BBQ is always on top of my list because of their food, pricing, service and location.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

We ordered door dash & thought it was great!! We frequently eat at Hutchins, Tender & Spring creek. I would say it s definitely better than Dickeys!! This place is probably comparable to Spring Creek.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 2

I was so excited to try this bbq and I wish I never did it , I do agree with one of the reviews that this is worst when Dickeys BBQ. Prices are very close to some very good restaurants so it is not worth to go here. I will never go back here. I gave 2 stars only for employees, they are very nice and place is clean.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

If you like extra long waits with an incorrect order, then this place is for you. Ive place multiple orders in person or to go and always have to wait at least 20 minutes. Then after the wait the order is wrong. And not by slightly. Ill receive a complete different order with no resemble to what I ordered. Then I have to wait another 20 minutes for the correct order. Better off buying the meat and making it yourself.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 4

Brisket was not bad for the price. Beans good. Fried okra was fresh and good.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Third time my wife have eaten here. Loaded baked potato with chopped brisket for both of us this time. Small potatoes, and too much fat!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Highly recommended for a quick meal!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

My only compliant is the packaged Bakery HEB Flour Tortillas. They are not round. They looked like they tried to make it round & didnt succeed. Each had a different shape. Try making a taco out of a non-round tortilla.Too much of a lard looking product that makes them looked wet. Too make matters worse, it contains a bio- engineered ingredient. What is this ingredient? Why not tell us what it is Hmmm!!!! Is this making people sick & they dont know what made them sick?

Date: 11 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Kyndall, is so nice every time I come in. She is very thorough and professional. My order is always correct and fresh. Keep up the good work young lady.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 1

The smoke flavor is like it was cooked over very dirty or wet oak. Like opening your mouth over a camp fire. Just way overwhelming and not good.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Where else in the DFW metroplex can you get brisket for $21.99 a lb? Is it as good as Hutchins? Not a chance. Is it very good brisket for the price? Absolutely. I dont understand all the negative reviews. I got a 1/2 lb lean brisket and a sausage for $16. Brisket was juicy, pulled right apart and had great bark. The sausage was not very good but for $16 total with bread, pickles and onions it is too good of a value to complain.

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

This is worse than Dickeys BBQ, it is what I would expect if they had BBQ night at your local senior living community. I have now given it 3 tries, and no more. I had hoped it would be good. Even the sides were terrible - got the Mac and Corn bread today, the corn bread is like it was set at 300 and forgotten about for hours. Crumbly and dry. The mac I think is better coming out of a box. Please just revamp all recipes. This is NOT what Texas BBQ is.

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Best thing about going to HEB is the True Texas BBQ. Just a few pictures we have the turkey and brisket and sides. We also tried the tamales and chili when they were on the menu. Everything they have is so good!

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

You get one strip of brisket per meat, the sides are just either to salty and to vinegar like. The beans in particular where to salty, I think you can go into cardiac arrest if you tried eating all of it. The meat in all fairness was good, but such a small portion. You might as well go to tenders bbq with bigger portions and tastier sides.

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 2

Place was very clean when we went. Menu is not intuitive at all. If those who dont know what menu items are, or whats on them, it doesnt elaborate. Dirty fries are not explained, nor is the tornado thing. The cashier was nice and attentive. Answered all of our questions. There was three of us and we each ordered 3 2meat plates. The meat was good, but portions were very small. For our sides, we got beans, Mac and cheese, and each of us got fries. They combined the fries into one tray, which I didnt like. This made it difficult to ensure we got the correct amount for what we ordered. They use Kens steakhouse ranch, and I loved it. Ultimately we enjoyed the sides way more than the meat. One of my main complaints aside from the plate price not matching portion size, is when the ladies came out with our food said they would walk it to our table and on the way to the table one said this is heavy in a snotty tone. I could have taken the trays myself, but they offered. Overall if you eat here, dont get the meal plates. Get the sandwiches and be sure to ask what comes on them, and do try the sides. We especially loved the Mac and cheese and the sidewinder fries. Plus Kens steakhouse ranch is to die for.

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

I ve never given a 1 star review before. 41 minutes. $90 order. They brought 1/2 my order after 20 minutes and then ignored me. Can I have the 2 orders of okra, bread and condiments I ordered? So poorly trained. Each item took a separate trip. I d flag someone down again. And again. I ve never had to beg for the food I paid for before. Each item took another 5 minutes to get. I want to cry that was so exhausting and my order is cold. I gave up 10 minutes ago on the pickles and onions I ordered

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

The food is okay, but the service is extremely slow. Drive thru wait time is usually 30 minutes.

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

The moist brisket was pretty tasty if not very hot. The Mac and cheese and coleslaw were just okay. It took them about 25min to get the order out and I wasn t the only one waiting a long time.

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 1

Honestly they didn t cut the food as they said as I was supposed to get chopped brisket and the sausage was a joke too. Really bad bbq place. Can t believe HEB is associated

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 2

Texas torpedo was awful. Assuming they are frozen because the actual jalapeno portion was chewy and a bunch of water fell out when I took a bite. Everything else was fine, nothing special

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 1

It is real hard to be worse than Dickeys bbq, but HEB has done it. This is NOT True Texas bbq it is franchise food sold to the unaware who desire Convenience inside your store. You would never be able to sell this quality of barbecue in any stand alone restaurant, and you know it. What I don t understand is why HEB is trying to put out of business hundreds of legitimate family owned small business Barbecue restaurants throughout our great state. HEB, why?

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

Out of sliced brisket on a Thursday evening before 6:30 pm. Ordering counter isn t intuitive and staff does not seem to be engaged with customers. Atmosphere isn t anything special. Just feels like a fast food restaurant, trying for a modern style, it feels sterile and trying hard to be something it s not. Other BBQ joints have more style and feel more comfortable and inviting.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 2

Ordered takeout, the chopped brisket was mixed with BBQ sauce (we thought we ordered dry). The collard greens were so salty, no one would eat them. The coleslaw had a funny taste. The turkey and beans were okay. We also didn t receive any BBQ saucE, pickles that we asked to be included. This was our first and last time at a HEB BBQ

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

The Texas size pulled pork sandwich is a must have! Their drive thru makes it so simple to get your yummy food without the crowds

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

Saids that its True Texas Barbecue !, not sure where in Texas that they learned to cook this type of Barbecue? This is the absolute WORST Barbecue that we have ever had. So bad we couldnt eat the meat ordered. So bad the last worst Barbecue I rated low gained a star. At least it was Barbecue we got outside of Texas while traveling. Sugest you try one of the other many True Texas Barbecue places that is really Texas Barbecue! Dont think they will be around long anyway, Texans tend to be real picky about the Barbecue that they eat. I will say the sides were pretty good, call it two stars and were able to eat sides and dessert.

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Very good BBQ brisket. Exceeded my expectations. Blackberry cobbler was great too. When are you going to serve the sidewinder fries like the Frisco store? Those are delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 3

I finally had the opportunity to try H-E-Bs barbecue place. After having to wait on a fairly long line with only one person taking orders and the self-service tablet not functioning, I got the chance to order with a very friendly, nice person. I ordered the two meat plate plate and substituted Texas tornado for one of the meats, at an extra cost. The cashier asked me if I wanted pickles, onions, and bread and I only accepted the pickles and onions. Check out the picture of the pickles and onions, later. The store uses plastic forks and spoons which is a big problem if you try to eat at Texas tornado. My suggestion is if you order one, bring your own metal fork and your own metal knife because the plastic ones break as the picture below will show you. The Texas tornado is very tough and not very tasty. Its obviously an attempt to copy a local Texas BBQ legend side, but doesnt come close. I also noticed that the tables were not cleaned after each customer. The restaurant was quite busy and it was odd to see HEB employees taking their lunch breaks at the restaurant but not eating the barbecue. In conclusion, glad I got to try it but not going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 1

Very Slow Service. They dont take Apple Pay, or wallet, and I didnt know this until after I waited in line for 30 minutes. They told me I could order online, but wouldnt get started on my order. By the time I got the app downloaded to order online, it was 9:01, and I couldnt place the order, so there goes 45 minutes of my life. I came back a week later, and the self-order screen locked up, and 5 people walked in front of me before I could get anyones attention to let me order. The food really was terrible, and way overpriced. Ribs were rubbery and undercooked. Turkey tasted old and dry. Rice was very dry. Brisket was really unremarkable, and flavorless. Asked for 4 piece of bread, onions, and jalapeños and they gave me 2 pieces of bread, and no condiments.. The only good thing was the mac and cheese. I threw away everything else, because my dogs wouldnt even eat it. Wasted $28.00

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Great BBQ at a fair price! Love the drive thru for convenience and it s fairly efficient too. Nice to have here in McKinney, and much more affordable than Hutchins.

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Absolutely love their BBQ. I was a Hutchins patron, but this is incredible!! I cant believe this is at a grocery store! Ive been 3 times since opening, and this place not only holds their own as having outstanding BBQ, its less expensive than Hutchins, and the same quality.. My family loves it (and its only a 3 minutes drive). Spicy BBQ is awesome, too. Fridays can be a little busy, so bring your patience, because this place is worth it!! Parking: Hit and miss parking situation, depending on day and time.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

They were out of potatoes at 5pm. Pretty bummed.

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

This barbecue is absolutely legit! And its extremely affordable! Sonata had the brisket nachos and they are just the bomb!

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Great tasting food. Generous amounts for the price. Slow service and inaccurate orders. Three out of three times the orders have been incorrect. I ve gone at different times, different days, it was not packed, but my order is still not correct.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Went opening week and had a small dilemma but the customer service was outstanding and they took care of us and made it right. Brisket is super tender, beans, Mac and cheese, cornbread and greens are outstanding!

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

We were excited to try the HEB BBQ. It was all delicious! Im pretty picky about cole slaw and really liked it. The kids LOVED the mac & cheese.

Date: a year ago