A word of warning! Be careful to control your excitement when you're ordering, as you may find you've just ordered $20+ worth of meat when it hits the scale!
Inside, to the bread, sides and desserts, I would recommend passing this station rather quickly, as you've probably already got plenty of food on your tray, and you really need to save room for some beans. (albeit, I often can't resist picking up a side of cornbread salad to stir into my beans.)
Once you've paid, and finished shaking your head trying to justify why you selected so much meat, make your way over to one of the large pots of beans, beside the drink station. You'll find onions, sausage and whole jalapenos floating along with the beans in what comprises the best tasting beans of any BBQ joint in Texas.
Chose from indoor seating, or under-cover outdoor seating to maximize the experience. Cold beer is also only a few steps away, making this a great happy hour destination with friends.
A note to the BBQ purist, this BBQ is technically Grilled - not Smoked, as the meat is directly over the heat, but let's not quarrel over details. Like most BBQ restaurants, timing can mean everything. If the meat has sat on the front grill for a while, it can get dry, so survey the meats well before you make your selection as my experience has varied.
For a fun, unique dining experience, Hard Eight is a must try!
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