Tyler's Barbeque — Restaurant in Amarillo

I follow Tyler's Barbecue on Instagram and I was going to be in Amarillo for the Christmas holiday. I made sure that no matter what, I would order something before heading back to my hometown. Unfortunately I did not get to experience the dine-in, but the drive thru.

I judge a barbecue place by their brisket, ribs, and pork. The drive thru menu is easy to read, so quickly I saw a combination plate that had two of the three meats I wanted to try. I hoped to have fries as a side, but that was not an option. The guy taking my order sped through the side options so fast and understandable I had to ask three times what my options were. He sighed and dramatically rolled his eyes. The only thing I heard was chips. I apologized for not being able to understand him and told him that this was my first time trying Tyler's. He apologized for saying the options so fast, threw in some extra ribs, and continued to apologize several times. I was not upset that I could not understand him, but by the way we treated me and spoke to me. Also, him rolling his eyes, shaking his head, and frustration told me this question is probably asked often, and he's annoyed with having to repeat the sides.

The brisket was dry and super rubbery. It did detach as it should when pulled apart. The smoke ring was barely visible. The outer skin was my favorite because of how crunchy it was, but the flavor of the brisket was not good. The pork sandwich was dry and I had to add barbecue sauce to moisten it up. The sauce provided did not help the flavor. I ended up using a different kind. The ribs were the best part. They were very juicy and had a decent flavor.

I ended up not finishing any of my food. Oh, and back to the chips. The guy asked if regular lays were okay. I said sure. I wasn't even going to eat them, but whatever. As you can see in the picture, I was given Ruffles.

I hope this was just an off day. I'll give you another try next time I'm in Amarillo, Mr.Tyler Frazer. I hope the barbecue is better then, and the hospitality won't roll their...

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