It can sometimes be a challenge to find a BBQ Joint open on a Sunday. It's downright hazardous to search for one that is open on a Sunday night. I honestly typically avoid the dinner hour to give a joint a fair shake. However, this was a place I would not visit otherwise and I needed a break so I took a shot.
I was fully aware what the outcome of this latest gamble would be. I knew exactly what to expect from a joint open until 2AM on Sunday. I even knew before I read the warning embedded into their slogan "We put the BAR into Bar B Que." I knew but I rolled the dice anyway.
I was fully aware what the outcome of this latest gamble would be. I knew exactly what to expect from a joint open until 2AM on Sunday. I even knew before I read the warning embedded into their slogan "We put the BAR into Bar B Que." I knew but I rolled the dice anyway.
THE MEATS
I ordered a "Sampler Plate" which contained 4 meats of my choice. Surprisingly beef ribs were not excluded from this platter so I selected them along with brisket, pork ribs, and the house sausage. The bill came up to $22.68.
The brisket was mangled at the hands of the man who sliced it. It was a dry, shaved mess. The brisket had the slightest smoke flavor but was so very dry from sitting out for who knows how long. There were traces of unrendered fat throughout as well.
The pork ribs were overcooked and almost had the consistency of stewed pork. The meat fell apart and the rub came off in clumps. The beef ribs were tasteless and the storebought sausage was mush.
If this is what they were serving at 7PM, I'd hate to see what they'd be serving at 2AM. Hopefully it would be accompanied by plenty of alcohol.
THE REST
Even the sides were overcooked. The corn and green beans were mush themselves.
Outside, the building looked very modern. Inside was a different story. It was a loud, cavernous hall with a cafeteria style serving line and indifferent employees.
Outside, the building looked very modern. Inside was a different story. It was a loud, cavernous hall with a cafeteria style serving line and indifferent employees.
THE VERDICT
Though I think it is important to be able to serve quality meats during the hours you are open, I will sometimes give a slight pass to joints I visit for dinner. There was very little evidence that this place would be that much better during the lunchtime sweet spot.
Address: 19089 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone: 972-681-1585
Hours: Everyday: 11AM - 2AM
http://tavernbbq.com/
Phone: 972-681-1585
Hours: Everyday: 11AM - 2AM
http://tavernbbq.com/
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