Baker's Ribs — Restaurant in Garland

02/27/2021 Update: I’m changing my review to 5 stars. I went tonight to pick up some food to go. We got a brisket sandwich with a baked potato, Little Pig Pack with brisket, sausage, potato salad, baked beans, a pint of Cole slaw, and a variety of 6 frozen pies. We didn’t eat all the food, but we were completely satisfied. The service was extremely friendly today. The older man was great and helped answer my questions. I got a good deal with their frozen fried pies. They were $1/pie. Typically they are $2/pie or $20/dozen. The 5 stars is for great customer service, decent (not high end) bbq, reasonable price, and great location to my house. Thanks!

02/09/2021 Update: We went to Baker’s Ribs today with a craving for some barbecue. We didn’t want to go far, so decided that this place will do. Tonight’s to go meal was pretty decent. Prices have increased, specifically with the beef. I think the signs said it was $1 increase. Our food was pretty good this time. We got 2 two meat plates, extra side of Cole slaw and 5 frozen fried pies. The turkey, sausage, brisket, and pulled pork were good. I liked my barbecued beans and green beans. Service was great tonight. We were the only ones in the restaurant, inside and drive thru. When we left there was a line of 5 cars in the drive thru. I only have 4 stars to give, but this trip makes me want to go again and visit sooner than a year and half.

I went to Baker’s Ribs with my fiancé on Sunday, 10/20/19 for lunch. We were welcomed right away when we walked in to the restaurant. He got a pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw on top and sides of mac and cheese and greens. I got a two meat plate with sausage and brisket with a side of green beans and pinto beans.

Overall, the food was okay. Nothing spectacular in my opinion. I liked the smoked sausage and the tenderness of the brisket. The smoky, bbq flavor of the brisket wasn’t really there, so that was disappointing. The green beans and pinto beans were also okay. Fiancé didn’t complain about his food. He said that it was okay as well. I had a vanilla ice cream cone that was able for people dining inside the restaurant. The ice cream was more icy than tasty and the cake cone was fresh and crunchy, which was nice.

I wasn’t wowed with Baker’s Ribs. I’ve been here and the Mesquite location multiple times. For a quick bbq...

I wish there was a really good BBQ restaurant near me. Baker's Rib is the best there is close by (that I know of), but I sure wouldn't heartily recommend it. It generally costs two of us about $25-30 to eat there - call me cheap, but I expect some quality food for that price.d

I generally get sliced beef, ribs, and baked potato. The last two times I have been there, the baked potato was so cold that it would not melt butter. I don't know about you, but cold baked potato does not entice me. I have taken them back to the counter and asked for hotter potatoes. The first time, I never got a hot potato. The last time, I had to wait about 10 minutes, but they did bring me a hot potato that wasn't quite as done as I like, but at least it was hot and melted the butter.

Sometimes the ribs are better than others. Time before last, they were not meaty and not very tasty at all. Last time, they were very good with quite a bit of meat on them.

The beef is hit or miss as well. Sometimes, it is very dry. I notice this because I don't like BBQ sauce. Other times, it is moist and flavorful.

The people who work behind the counter are rarely helpful or communicative. Dirty tables may be left for the length of time I am there to dine, but it isn't a problem because there are rarely many people eating at the restaurant (I think they have a more robust drive-through crowd). Otherwise, the restaurant is clean and...

Quality in the brisket has diminished over the years. This use to be my favorite place and I have told many people bout it. If you go through the drive thru make sure to check your meat. They have given me dry brisket in the past but I still go back to eat inside because I’ve never had a problem. I went the other day on Sunday and it has got to be some of the toughest brisket I’ve had from anywhere in a long time. I had to clamp my teeth down and pull. I ended up just getting a knife and cutting into small pieces. Also, not a lot of bark or smoke ring…and the use to have an ice cream machine (both locations in Mesquite and Garland) and both locations have been broken for at least the last 6 months. Just take them out if you’re not going to fix them. I’ll be looking for a new place in the area to spend my money and refer friends to because this ain’t what it is. I’m going to go back one more time in the future and post a video review to show people on socials. People who work there are...