Eric's Family Barbecue

The extensive list of smoked meats at Eric's Family Barbecue is mind blowing. Last time I was here it wasn’t this huge. Everything from brisket to oxtails to whole hog to catfish! If this wasn’t my second stop of the day I might have tried a little of everything. I don’t usually get pulled pig but who can say no to whole hog pull. It’s all the best parts of the big harmonizing to create a symphony of hoggy goodness. So good. And the use of mesquite just sings to my soul. The mesquite flavor coming off the “No Bitchin” Ribs with a spicy kick that would knock out almost everyone in the state I flew in from. As I’m in a coffee shop typing this I still feel the tingle. I also accidentally rubbed my eyes. . . It burns but I won’t I did agree to “No Bitchin” so. But those ribs were easily my favorite bite at Eric’s Family BBQ. I do need to come back at some point to get the oxtail and the catfish. Btw the sausage comes out in a coil. I didn’t get a pic of it but I loved how forward the jalapeño was and the thick smoke ring. As you can probably see it’s a meatier sausage with a coarser grind. Reminds me of older sausages you get from shacks on the side of the road but just a juicy bite. The halo grunt on their offset firebox always makes me smile.

The extensive list of smoked meats at Eric's Family Barbecue is mind blowing. Last time I was here it wasn’t this huge. Everything from brisket to oxtails to whole hog to catfish! If this wasn’t my second stop of the day I might have tried a little of everything. I don’t usually get pulled pig but who can say no to whole hog pull. It’s all the best parts of the big harmonizing to create a symphony of hoggy goodness. So good. And the use of mesquite just sings to my soul. The mesquite flavor coming off the “No Bitchin” Ribs with a spicy kick that would knock out almost everyone in the state I flew in from. As I’m in a coffee shop typing this I still feel the tingle. I also accidentally rubbed my eyes. . . It burns but I won’t I did agree to “No Bitchin” so. But those ribs were easily my favorite bite at Eric’s Family BBQ. I do need to come back at some point to get the oxtail and the catfish. Btw the sausage comes out in a coil. I didn’t get a pic of it but I loved how forward the jalapeño was and the thick smoke ring. As you can probably see it’s a meatier sausage with a coarser grind. Reminds me of older sausages you get from shacks on the side of the road but just a juicy bite. The halo grunt on their offset firebox always makes me smile.

Had lunch here on Thursday, March 5th. They were recommended to me by a coworker. It was after 2:00. The restaurant has outdoor patio seating, and inside it’s set up as family seating with long tables and chairs. You place your order from an à la carte menu. It’s a bit pricey with no platter combinations. I chose 1/2 lb brisket, 1/4 lb Ox tail, and 1/2 lb turkey; with sides of creamy coleslaw, mac & cheese, bread, and pickles. They serve Pepsi fountain drinks. Receiving my order I sat inside. Starting with the Ox tail the meat was slightly tough, and chewy. Strange considering the meat was on the bones. There was some good flavor, but not something I’d order again. The turkey was great. Fork tender. I sampled all their barbecue sauces. All were good. The House was like that of K.C. flavor. The Mustard had a unique flavor that I liked. For the adventurous there’s the spicy barbecue sauce. Good flavor; not too overwhelming with heat 🥵. I liked the coleslaw. Nice crunch with creamy dressing. The mac & cheese was ok. It could be cheesier, and the noodles were overcooked. I got to the brisket, and had a mix of thoughts and tastes. The good was the tenderness of the beef, and the fat. The bad was that it had this unusual crust on one side, and was slightly dry and chewy. You’ll see in the photos. I boxed the leftovers to take home, but before going I returned to order their Bourbon Pecan Pie. The pie has a great bourbon flavor, and wasn’t too sweet. I would have liked more pecans on the pie. The crust held everything up, and wasn’t soggy or crumbly. A visit to the men’s room to find it a bit cramp, and fare. A little more attention to both the bathroom and restaurant. This place serves good barbecue. I’d recommend coming here. Again, it’s a bit pricey. Everything is served family style.

Had lunch here on Thursday, March 5th. They were recommended to me by a coworker. It was after 2:00. The restaurant has outdoor patio seating, and inside it’s set up as family seating with long tables and chairs. You place your order from an à la carte menu. It’s a bit pricey with no platter combinations. I chose 1/2 lb brisket, 1/4 lb Ox tail, and 1/2 lb turkey; with sides of creamy coleslaw, mac & cheese, bread, and pickles. They serve Pepsi fountain drinks. Receiving my order I sat inside. Starting with the Ox tail the meat was slightly tough, and chewy. Strange considering the meat was on the bones. There was some good flavor, but not something I’d order again. The turkey was great. Fork tender. I sampled all their barbecue sauces. All were good. The House was like that of K.C. flavor. The Mustard had a unique flavor that I liked. For the adventurous there’s the spicy barbecue sauce. Good flavor; not too overwhelming with heat 🥵. I liked the coleslaw. Nice crunch with creamy dressing. The mac & cheese was ok. It could be cheesier, and the noodles were overcooked. I got to the brisket, and had a mix of thoughts and tastes. The good was the tenderness of the beef, and the fat. The bad was that it had this unusual crust on one side, and was slightly dry and chewy. You’ll see in the photos. I boxed the leftovers to take home, but before going I returned to order their Bourbon Pecan Pie. The pie has a great bourbon flavor, and wasn’t too sweet. I would have liked more pecans on the pie. The crust held everything up, and wasn’t soggy or crumbly. A visit to the men’s room to find it a bit cramp, and fare. A little more attention to both the bathroom and restaurant. This place serves good barbecue. I’d recommend coming here. Again, it’s a bit pricey. Everything is served family style.

I've been on a quest to find some good smoked beef ribs. Heard about Eric's family barbecue and had to check it out. It's a no fuss establishment serving good barbecue. One downside to serving meat is the cost and beef ribs were $47 a pound (bone included). I purchased one rib (about half a pound) and it was delicious and worth the hunt. They have huge smokers outside behind the restaurant.