Slaughter's BBQ

"Bbq incroyable. Le patron et le cuistot sont super sympas . C'est honnetement le meilleur bbq du Texas Tout est savoureux en bonne quantite . Nous avons tellement aimer que nous revenons demain ."

"We drove over an hour to try this place and, unfortunately they were sold out of several items upon our arrival. I won't count that against them as it shows their product is in high demand, but just note to get there early! Staff was super friendly and everything was fantastic. This is one of the most underrated BBQ places I've visited based on the recent TM Top 50 list. This was right up there with the best I've had in Texas. Brisket boudin sausage was absolutely fantastic, as was the serrano cheddar sausage. As a bonus, they're just a block or two away from a local brewery and downtown Sulphur Springs. We'll definitely make the hour+ drive again and will come earlier next time!"

"Food was outstanding!!! We happened upon Slaughters as we were looking for BBQ around town. Man! Great price just after lunch with brisket, turkey, white cheddar Mac and cheese. One of my favorites was the coleslaw which had a slight twist to it with less dressing, slivers of jalapenos and bits of cilantro. IT WAS SO FRESH and DELICIOUS!!!"

"This was just about the best service I've ever had. There was a man who was serving, bussing, checking in with customers, etc and he made the entire experience. Even if the food had been bad, it would have been good thanks to him. The food was really good though! Great brisket and I loved the ribs. The sausage wasn't anything to write home about, but everything else was great. We really enjoyed the banana pudding too. If I'm ever over here again, I would definitely come back."

"Brought mom here for her birthday lunch. The food is always good, people are always friendly, and we never leave hungry. The line starts about 10:30-10:45 am (they open at 11am) so get there early if you want to be able to choose from their whole menu. I've learned if you show up later they will run out of food and your options become very limited for meats. The ribs and brisket are always on point. I've never had a bad side either. If you come on a day when they have brisket boudin get you one. **Just a warning for those who can't handle spicy...we have had the texas tornadoes (texas Twinkie) before and they are very spicy due to jalapeno seeds being left inside."

""We came for lunch, but left with a PhD in boudinology." TL;DR: Slaughter's BBQ in Sulphur Springs knows how to put meat on a tray and a smile on your face. Brisket was barked-up brilliance, ribs were sweet-glazed sorcery, and that brisket boudin? That was smoked poetry in a casing. Quick service, friendly folks, and zero sides because legends eat lean and fast when they're chasing four joints in a day. Stop two on our East Texas meat-a-palooza was Slaughter's BBQ. After Big D and I rolled out of our first joint with grease-stained grins and meat sweats in progress, we cruised into Sulphur Springs and hit the brakes right in front of BBQ greatness. The name might be Slaughter's, but the only thing getting hurt here was my self-control. We stepped up to the counter like cowboys walking into a saloon with serious purpose. 11:30 AM. A short line. No sides. Just meat. We ordered brisket, pork ribs, and their house brisket boudin. It was unspoken meat magic. That brisket? Barked to perfection with a smoke ring that looked like it had been kissed by the East Texas sun. Juicy, peppery, and sliced like a dream. The ribs were lacquered with a sweet-savory glaze that grabbed my taste buds by the collar and said, "You're staying right here." Tender with a light tug, no mushy mess. Just right. But the boudin. Good heavens. That brisket boudin hit different. Juicy, spicy, and loaded with flavor so rich I almost Venmo'd it rent money. It was a sleeper hit that nearly stole the whole show. The tray was stacked like a minimalist meat sculpture: no mac, no slaw, no distractions. Just pickles, onions, and bread for structure. My side dish queen would've raised an eyebrow at the lack of sides, but even she would've bowed down to that boudin. I might've heard her say, "Okay, that's worth skipping the corn casserole for." High praise. The staff was warm, the wood was rustic, and the BBQ was bold. The Texas Monthly Top 50 banner was flapping proudly. Stamp count: 19 down, 31 to go. Next stop: back in the truck, more brisket to chase, and more boudin dreams to ponder. My cholesterol called and said, "Sean, what's the plan here?" I said, "Survival. Barely." Final Dad Line: If this BBQ joint were any better, it'd be required by law to come with a nap and a non-disclosure agreement."

"We have been all over Texas on the BBQ tour. Slaughter's ranks among the best. The staff is friendly. The meats are smoked right. And the sides are among some of the best we've had. Definitely worth the trip to Sulphur Springs."