Pit Stop BBQ — Restaurant in Sonora

I recently visited Pit Stop BBQ and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing.

I ordered the three-meat plate but chose only brisket, paired with a baked potato and a side of beans. The baked potato arrived only partially heated, with the cheese and butter sitting unmelted on top. The beans were extremely hot in temperature but lacked seasoning altogether. The brisket itself was decent in texture but lacked flavor and seasoning. Only one sauce option was available at the table, which was very basic and did not elevate the meat.

When I requested a pickled salad, I was initially told it might be an additional charge, but I was eventually provided with a very small cup of pickles and sliced onions.

The dining atmosphere also left much to be desired. There were a noticeable number of flies present in the dining area, kitchen, and even the restroom, which is concerning for a restaurant environment.

While the prices at Pit Stop BBQ are slightly lower than nearby restaurants, the portion sizes felt very limited — almost as if weighed out carefully to minimize serving sizes. This left the meal feeling incomplete, despite the fair menu pricing.

Overall, the experience was poor. The food needs improvement in both flavor and preparation, portion sizes should be more generous, and the insect issue must be addressed urgently. I hope management takes these concerns seriously by fumigating the facility, improving food quality, and ensuring meals are served hot and satisfying.

At this time, I would not return and must give Pit Stop BBQ the...

I stopped by this restaurant after reading all the great reviews online. I asked the lady at the front what she recommended, and she mentioned 1 item, the nachos. I asked if she could recommend something else and she recommended a sandwich. That's about all she came up with. I should have heeded the warning. I I wound up ordering the two items she recommended . The presentation was fabulous. The food looked great.. but it's the most bland bbq I've ever had. Meat had no seasoning At All. Taste like they opened the package, baked it, then slice it up and put it on a pan for serving without ever using a lick of seasoning...no salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, etc. Nothing! I don't think barbecue this plain was even possible in Texas. I wound up purchasing some Sweet Rays sauce from the dollar store next door to try and make the food taste better. It didn't help, had to toss both plates. Wasted $ 35. It might be great for locals. I didn't notice many restaurants in the town, so this may be a better choice for locals with...

An very unassuming place on first arrival. Inside is tiny and equally low key but clean, very rustic and western in feel. They may by small in structure but they are big on service and flavor and portions. I got the 3 meat plate with 2 sides. I opted for turkey, brisket, pulled pork, tater salad, and pineapple coleslaw. All of it was great! Nothing average or bad at all. Brisket was very tender and moist. Turkey was also very tender which I love with smoked white meat, flavor with texture both on point. The pulled pork was lean, proper salted (not overkill as many often are) and equally flavorful, melt in your mouth tasty. The slaw with pineapple was a first for me and I tell ya, I like it this way! The banana pudding is one of the top 3 I have had in Texas as well. The 3 staffers here are young, kind, helpful and friendly. I will come back here for lunch 'pit stops' any time I am passing through for sure....