Miller's Smokehouse — Restaurant in Belton

I tried Miller's Smokehouse in Belton, TX today while visiting friends nearby who recommended it so we went for lunch.

Miller's Smokehouse is located on Central Ave 1/2 mile from Interstate 35 in Downtown Belton. Belton is one hour North of Austin and 40 minutes South of Waco. Due to their volume of customers they are open from 7:30am- 10:55am and 11am-3pm Sunday- Wednesday and 7:30am- 10:55am and 11am-8pm Thursday- Saturday.

Ordering was convenient with a large digital menu behind the counter outlining meat by the 1/4 or 1/2 pound prices as well as meals, sides and deserts. orders are placed and meals are plated in a kitchen and brought to you when completed. A metal tray with butcher paper is used for serving which is the norm for restaurants of this type. I ordered 1/4 lb lean brisket, 1/4 lb moist brisket, 1/4 lb Regular Sausage, 1/4 lb Serrano and Cheddar Sausage, 1/4 lb Hot Link Sausage, 1/4 lb, 1/2 rack of St. Louis Style Ribs, 1/2 pint Mac N' Cheese, 1 individual Sopapilla Cheesecake and 1 piece of Pecan Pie to share with a couple friends and have leftovers. Inside there is also a full coffee bar so it doubles as a breakfast option.

Brisket- The bark was soft and had great flavor and the smoke ring was defined on the non fat sides. The lean portion had great flavor, pulled apart easy with a fork and the fat was rendered well. The moist portion was rendered well and had alot of smoke flavor.

Pork rib- Seasoning was great with fine ground pieces and the moisture level was perfect. Half of the meat required a bite to pull from the bone. The fat mostly rendered so the fat and ligaments were simple to distinguish.

Regular Sausage- Smooth grind and great flavor, no sauce needed.

Serrano and Cheddar Sausage- Another smooth grind with balanced flavors. The peppers were not overbearing and the cheese was mostly solid.

Hot Link- The grind was coarse and flavorful.

Sauce- there were two types on the table, original and spicy. I tried both then mixed them together to get a taste I liked. Collectively we used less than one ounce of sauce for the meal due to each option having great flavor and moisture.

Macaroni and cheese- smooth, rich and creamy with pepper sprinkled throughout.

Sopapilla Cheesecake- This was interesting, it was in a small individual round pie dish. The top was a sopapilla with pie crust around it, below was a hollow center with cheesecake bottom. As needed the top had a dusting of cinnamon and brown sugar.

Pecan Pie- Again this was a small individual round pie dish. Using a plastic fork it was soft enough to cut through and pull a bite. The filling was in tact and the crust was a good consistency. The deserts must sell frequently and are made fresh so no need to look to see how long ago they were made.

This was a great stop, I will return in the future when I want really good ribs and deserts. #beltonbbq #texasbrisket #bbq #porkribs #smokedsausage#macaroniandcheese #pecanpie #sopapillacheesecake...

I've recently moved to Texas and of course, have been trying all the places in the area from Abilene to Austin to Dallas and Houston and everything in-between. All the typical bucket list barbecue places everyone wants to try. I have enjoyed several and some were just okay.

I have to say, I discovered Miller's Smoke House on Google Maps when my husband was out in the area looking at a house for our family and I told him to give it a try. He did and he loved it and I somehow persuaded him to buy a pecan pie for me and fly back with it so I can have a taste of what was to come when we would finally move out to the area. It was the best pecan pie I've ever had. I absolutely was thrilled enough about moving to Texas and having a place like Miller's relatively close by made it even that much better.

This is definitely one of our favorite spots, not only because the food is fantastic, but the minute we pull up or walk in to order, we have attention on us and just smiles from all the workers inside. The warmth received at each and every visit to Millers from this family business is bar none the best service ever. We feel great eating there but even better about how we are treated.

I am a Muslim woman in scarf and I have never felt the slightest of snares or bad vibes. As a matter of fact, I have never ever felt anything but warmth, welcoming love and respect when I am at Miller's. Everyone has always treated us with great respect and just are sincerely appreciative of us coming by. Words cannot describe how much we love Miller's for their food and even more so for their kindness.

Thank you, we will continue to be your clients for years to come and we always look forward to our next meal there ....btw we were just...

Miller’s Smokehouse is where Texas road trips turn into Texas triumphs.

TL;DR: Pulled over in Belton, scored brisket, sausage, and a key lime pie that made the angels sing. Added stamp #11 to the BBQ passport of destiny.

Cruising north from Austin with the sun setting behind me and the promise of dinner ahead, I made a calculated, high-stakes maneuver. I took the Belton exit for Miller’s Smokehouse, a decision guided by instinct, hunger, and my undying loyalty to smoked meat. Rolled up at 5, crowd humming inside, only one person in line. The employees were serving deliciousness that would make your grandmother jealous.

I ordered brisket and sausage, pure and simple, no distractions. But then it happened. My eyes locked on a key lime pie sitting in the dessert case, glowing like a beacon of citrus hope. That pie wasn’t a dessert, it was destiny. It rode shotgun all the way home.

Back at the house, my wife, the Side Dish Queen herself, joined me for the feast. That homemade sausage snapped like a Texas flag in a summer breeze and delivered a smoky, juicy bite that reminded me why I chase these stamps like a man on a mission. The brisket was tender, rich, and packed with flavor that could only come from serious pit dedication. We crowned the meal with that pie, and let me tell you, the sweet-tart perfection made the world a better place for a few glorious minutes.

Miller’s Smokehouse delivers exactly what a Texan road trip demands: elite meat, no nonsense, and pie that can win over the toughest critic. Stamp #11 secured, and the journey continues.

Unfortunately, I was so ready to dive into the brisket and sausage, I didn’t think of taking a pic till...