David's Barbecue — Restaurant in Pantego

Okay, I found my favorite barbecue joint close to my house.

This place was really friendly and the food was amazing. I was there around 3:00 on a Thursday afternoon and the place was not crowded at all. Everyone who was working there was really friendly and when I told him I was there for the first time they walked me through the process

Basically get in line out to the right look at the menu. Figure out if you want a dinner plate option or specific cuts. I went for a two meats plate that was turkey and pork ribs

Then you move on to the side section where you can pick up either. Coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad and some extra barbecue sauce. Additionally, if you're looking for things like fried okra or if you're in the mood for french fries or even onion rings, you can request that and they will bring it out to your table.

The place is oh it's been around for a while and the decor shows it but it was comfortable. It was clean and it was an authentic Texas BBQ experience.

I grabbed a soda fountain drink, and got busy with the plate in front of me. The pork ribs were amazing. I am definitely going to be ordering this again. The turkey was thinly sliced and was really good. I just wish I had another couple of slices of bread to make a sandwich out of it. The coleslaw and the baked beans were great. No disappointment there.

So the okra and the onion rings were wonderful. It was just so filling I couldn't finish them so I brought the rest home.

Now let me share that you can actually get ice cream at this place So I grabbed a cone and have some soft serve ice cream after the meal

The whole team there was amazing. Jesse behind the counter was awesome, friendly and made me feel comfortable. Diane at the register was very friendly and it was nice to talk with her. Other members of the family came out and I really do appreciate that. That was really nice that they were very friendly and helpful to other customers, not just me.

I absolutely recommend this place. Would I go back again? Absolutely.

Next time you're in the pantego area, please stop by. It is awesome, I'm telling you it is...

I really wanted to like this meal. I came in hungry and I had been here before but I was disappointed. Brisket was dry and blend. Huge portion serving. Beans were bad. Tasted more like ketchup than bbq. Potato salad had a strong taste of pickles more than potatoes. From last time I was here they replaced brand name soda machine for generic brand soda. I tried two different flavors and both were awful. I switched to sweet tea instead and it was meh.

Like I said. I really wanted to like this meal but there is a lot to improve. The place itself feels like it needs to be deep cleaned top to bottom. If you want fries or onion rings you need to grab a wooden thing and place it on your tray. I grabbed one and it was so sticky that it was unpleasant. There used to be a time this place was rocking and pictures on the wall are proof. But time has passed and photos decoration is not appealing to a new generation of customers that are unfamiliar with those pictured. Gives the place a very old and worn out feel. Seats are worn out and upholstery is teared. Plates are worn and old. Someone stopped caring for having this place look nice and vibrant. They have history and some good old recipes that they should go back to. I hope this place gets better instead of declining. Maybe when I forget how much I disliked it today, I will come back and...

🍖 David's Barbecue in Pantego, TX is an experience! The memorabilia all through-out the store, the friendly and chatty staff when you order, the packed plate of barbecue when you order, and the old school style diner - this place is definitely one to visit. This family owned business has been serving barbecue since 1910, and they are a staple in our community - I'm glad it was recommended to me by our church staff group as we visited for a lunch.

Food: I ordered their turkey sandwich with coleslaw and beans, and a side of fries. Everything was delicious. I was a bit jealous of those that ordered the brisket and sausage sandwiches, so I'll have to come back to try those. They also serve free ice cream which is a treat not just for the kids.

Service: I appreciate the staff who was ready to serve. It was a surprise to me to see the owner the one taking down the orders and dishing out the meat. It was good getting to have a short conversation while going through the line. At checkout, the staff was helpful to point me to the condiments and extras, as well as the ice cream machine for dessert.

Atmosphere: Like I said, it's an experience. The sights and sounds, the feel of the restaurant - it comes off as very homey with a lot of history to it. I see why it's been a community staple all...