« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Good Texas BBQ Joint  (Read 9283 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +362/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Good Texas BBQ Joint
« on: September 06, 2010, 10:42:28 PM »
Spring Creek BBQ. They're a small chain around Texas. Stopped by last night because we were down Dallas way and en route back to Texomaland and were kind of hungry. Tired of most of the chain restaurants around Sherman/ Denison, I figured we'd stop between Plano & McKinney to grab a bite to eat. Most of the places were jam packed full and I wanted something a little different than a burger or standard chain food fare. Saw the Spring Creek BBQ and it interested me. Hit the next exit, flipped around and went in. Nice, clean place. The food was above average (at least for what we have in the hometown area) The service was good (for a buffet). The manager even insured someone toted my tray to our selected table. All in all, I was quite pleased. Short of doing it myself, this was, by far, the best BBQ from a restaurant I've had in a long while.

http://www.springcreekbarbeque.com/
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline BEG

  • "Mile Marker"
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17277
  • Reputation: +1062/-301
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2010, 12:11:50 AM »
I love their rolls. We loved Rudy's when we lived in Dallas. Yum!
Logged

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +768/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2010, 06:49:48 AM »
Quote from: Thor on September 06, 2010, 10:42:28 PM
Spring Creek BBQ. They're a small chain around Texas. Stopped by last night because we were down Dallas way and en route back to Texomaland and were kind of hungry. Tired of most of the chain restaurants around Sherman/ Denison, I figured we'd stop between Plano & McKinney to grab a bite to eat. Most of the places were jam packed full and I wanted something a little different than a burger or standard chain food fare. Saw the Spring Creek BBQ and it interested me. Hit the next exit, flipped around and went in. Nice, clean place. The food was above average (at least for what we have in the hometown area) The service was good (for a buffet). The manager even insured someone toted my tray to our selected table. All in all, I was quite pleased. Short of doing it myself, this was, by far, the best BBQ from a restaurant I've had in a long while.

http://www.springcreekbarbeque.com/

I get coupons from em in my valpak every so often, but never went.  I was hesitant to try "chain" bbq.  I will give it a go soon.  Thanks!
Logged
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +362/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2010, 04:57:31 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 06:49:48 AM
I get coupons from em in my valpak every so often, but never went.  I was hesitant to try "chain" bbq.  I will give it a go soon.  Thanks!

Chain restaurants being what they are, I can understand. I went to the one in McKinney. I saw another when I was in Garland this weekend. I'm sure that they vary by location. Although, I've also been pretty impressed by Texas Roadhouse's cuisine. (Another "chain restaurant). I can BBQ as good, if not better, but as for NOT having to do the work, it was pretty good.
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +768/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2010, 05:17:38 PM »
If I am getting BBQ in Garland, I go to Babes and get their Ribs.  The Garland Babes is the only one that sells ribs.   :drool:

I am becoming more and more picky about going out to eat, as my boyfriend's and my cooking skills have increased, at the same pace of the price to go out to eat. 
Logged
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline Mike220

  • Proud owner of a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4650
  • Reputation: +310/-122
  • Ron Swanson is my hero
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2010, 08:34:19 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 05:17:38 PM
If I am getting BBQ in Garland, I go to Babes and get their Ribs.

Second that.
Logged
Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool. - Bender

"jews run the media" -- CreativeChristie
Woohoo! Bow to me peasants -- Me

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +768/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2010, 08:36:52 PM »
Quote from: Mike220 on September 07, 2010, 08:34:19 PM
Second that.


omgaretheythebomborwhat???????????????

Logged
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline DixieBelle

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12143
  • Reputation: +512/-49
  • Still looking for my pony.....
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2010, 08:52:08 PM »
Love Spring Creek! Miss them..... :(
Logged
I can see November 2 from my house!!!

Spread my work ethic, not my wealth.

Forget change, bring back common sense.
-------------------------------------------------

No, my friends, there’s only one really progressive idea. And that is the idea of legally limiting the power of the government. That one genuinely liberal, genuinely progressive idea — the Why in 1776, the How in 1787 — is what needs to be conserved. We need to conserve that fundamentally liberal idea. That is why we are conservatives. --Bill Whittle

Offline Mike220

  • Proud owner of a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4650
  • Reputation: +310/-122
  • Ron Swanson is my hero
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2010, 08:57:54 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 08:36:52 PM

omgaretheythebomborwhat???????????????



We used to eat at Babes all the time when I was growing up in Mesquite. Muy delicioso.

But I'm loving Metzlers.
Logged
Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool. - Bender

"jews run the media" -- CreativeChristie
Woohoo! Bow to me peasants -- Me

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +768/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2010, 09:04:59 PM »
Quote from: Mike220 on September 07, 2010, 08:57:54 PM
We used to eat at Babes all the time when I was growing up in Mesquite. Muy delicioso.

But I'm loving Metzlers.

Metzlers and me go WAAAAAAY back.  Oh yeah.  Good choice!   :cheersmate:
Logged
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline Mike220

  • Proud owner of a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4650
  • Reputation: +310/-122
  • Ron Swanson is my hero
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2010, 09:23:30 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 09:04:59 PM
Metzlers and me go WAAAAAAY back.  Oh yeah.  Good choice!   :cheersmate:

The best part is they have a hell of a good beer selection. Speaking of which, I should go pick some up.
Logged
Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool. - Bender

"jews run the media" -- CreativeChristie
Woohoo! Bow to me peasants -- Me

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +362/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2010, 10:43:52 PM »
I don't recall Babe's BBQ in Garland. We always ate at Underwoods and Dickies (off of 75 in Dallas).
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +768/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2010, 07:06:05 AM »
Quote from: Thor on September 07, 2010, 10:43:52 PM
I don't recall Babe's BBQ in Garland. We always ate at Underwoods and Dickies (off of 75 in Dallas).

It is actually Babe's Chicken Dinner House, off of Garland and Beltline.  The one in Garland is the only one that sells ribs. 
Logged
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +362/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2010, 03:06:22 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 08, 2010, 07:06:05 AM
It is actually Babe's Chicken Dinner House, off of Garland and Beltline.  The one in Garland is the only one that sells ribs.  

I don't think they existed when I was living there. I moved from there in early 1974.

Come to find out:

Quote
On April 22, 1993, Paul and Mary Beth Vinyard opened the first Babe's in Roanoke, Texas, located North East of Ft. Worth and West of Grapevine. It has only 155 seats and is located in a warehouse building built in 1908. "Babe" is Mary Beth's nick name; she developed the recipes so we named the restaurant Babe's.
The Babe's in Garland was opened in May of 1994. Over the years we have developed a broader menu for this Babe's, including many of the items we now serve in the other Babe's locations.

Newbies.........
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2010, 03:11:36 PM »
Oh. my. gosh.

I am now starving for BBQ, soft rolls and good coleslaw.... :bawl:
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Ralph Wiggum

  • It's unpossible that I'm a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18596
  • Reputation: +2055/-49
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2010, 03:16:14 PM »
Making me hungry too.

Hoping I can check out Riscky's in Ft. Worth this fall.

http://www.risckys.com/index.php
Logged
Voted hottest "chick" at CU - My hotness transcends gender

Offline Odin's Hand

  • is your new god!
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5486
  • Reputation: +366/-25
  • Quarters Champion
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2010, 04:54:01 PM »
The Babe's in Sanger is pretty good.

I've eaten at the Spring Creek over in The Colony. It was okay.
Logged
"Hell is full of good wishes and desires"~St. Bernhard of Clairvaux

"Brave men are found where brave men are honored."~Aristotle

"Generally speaking, the "Way of the Warrior" is resolute acceptance of death."~ Miyamoto Musashi

Offline Mike220

  • Proud owner of a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4650
  • Reputation: +310/-122
  • Ron Swanson is my hero
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2010, 05:25:45 PM »
Quote from: Odin's Hand on September 08, 2010, 04:54:01 PM
The Babe's in Sanger is pretty good.

I've eaten at the Spring Creek over in The Colony. It was okay.

I drive though Sanger four days a week. I may have to stop there.
Logged
Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool. - Bender

"jews run the media" -- CreativeChristie
Woohoo! Bow to me peasants -- Me

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +362/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2010, 05:44:58 PM »
Sanger is doable for me, as well.  Might have to venture down there on a Saturday.....
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline NHSparky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24431
  • Reputation: +1278/-617
  • Where are you going? I was gonna make espresso!
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2010, 11:07:57 AM »
Great, now I'm gonna have to do a rack of ribs on Sunday instead of crab cakes.

I hate you all, figuratively speaking, of course.
Logged
“Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian.”  -Henry Ford

Offline IassaFTots

  • In WTF-istan, I am considered a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13972
  • Reputation: +768/-274
  • Oh well, I wasn't using my civil liberties anyway.
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #20 on: September 09, 2010, 11:11:24 AM »
You may want to check, I think only the Babes in Garland sells ribs.  But I could be mistaken.
Logged
R.I.P. LC and Crockspot.  Miss you guys.

The infinite is possible at zombocom.  www.zombo.com

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King
 
“Political Correctness is about turning a blind eye to painful reality because your comfortable feelings are more important to you than saving lives and providing quality of life to people who work their ass off to be productive and are a benefit to this great American Dream"  ~Ted Nugent

Offline Odin's Hand

  • is your new god!
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5486
  • Reputation: +366/-25
  • Quarters Champion
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2010, 02:48:38 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 09, 2010, 11:11:24 AM
You may want to check, I think only the Babes in Garland sells ribs.  But I could be mistaken.

I don't think they sell ribs at the one in Sanger. I was just saying I thought their chicken, sides and tea were good.
Logged
"Hell is full of good wishes and desires"~St. Bernhard of Clairvaux

"Brave men are found where brave men are honored."~Aristotle

"Generally speaking, the "Way of the Warrior" is resolute acceptance of death."~ Miyamoto Musashi

Offline Scoobie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 597
  • Reputation: +129/-10
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2010, 07:48:55 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on September 09, 2010, 11:07:57 AM
Great, now I'm gonna have to do a rack of ribs on Sunday instead of crab cakes.

I hate you all, figuratively speaking, of course.

Priorities, baby, priorities.   :-)

Logged
When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing -- then we truly live life.

Offline NHSparky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24431
  • Reputation: +1278/-617
  • Where are you going? I was gonna make espresso!
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2010, 08:05:18 AM »
Quote from: Scoobie on September 09, 2010, 07:48:55 PM
Priorities, baby, priorities.   :-)



FINE, then.  Ribs AND crab cakes!

Anyone else want some lobsters?
Logged
“Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian.”  -Henry Ford

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2010, 08:17:30 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on September 10, 2010, 08:05:18 AM
FINE, then.  Ribs AND crab cakes!

Anyone else want some lobsters?


 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »