Old Fashioned Texas Barbecue at Hammond's BBQ, Glen Rose, Texas

Classic Texas Barbecue

by Hammond's BBQ, Glen Rose, Texas


Hammond's BBQ has been smoking delicious traditional Texas-style barbecue in Glen Rose, Texas since 1966. Upon the recommendation of a friend, we stopped by Hammond's on a recent road trip through Texas. Even from the very first step out of the car in the parking lot, we could smell the amazing aroma of smoked meat.

smoked sausage, pork rib, green beans, fried okra, and Texas toast at Hammond's BBQ
smoked sausage, pork rib, green beans, fried okra, and Texas toast at Hammond's BBQ

A sign inside the restaurant said to sit wherever we liked, so we picked a seat in the corner of the old-style barbecue joint, and had a look at the menu. Shortly, a friendly-faced waitress came over to take our orders. 

Here's a tip: if you want to try a little bit of everything (like we did), order the "child plate", which comes with two meats and two sides. It would take a very, very large child to eat all of the food that arrived at our table!

First, we started with smoked sausage and a pork rib. The sausage was juicy with a rich savory, smoky flavor. When you take a bite of the sausage, the skin pops, releasing tender, juicy flavors, seasoned and smoked, which linger in your mouth. It's hard to put the fork down, because the sausage is just so good! The meal came with barbecue sauce on the side, but the meat was so good that you almost didn't even need it!

Moving onto the rib! It's impossible not to fall in love at the first bite. The smoky meat is so tender, and it very nearly completely melts away in your mouth. It just pulls away from the bone! Finally, the turkey was lean and smoky, and went especially well with the side of pickles and fresh onion, and the slices were so thick and filling that we almost weren't able to finish all of the meat that we had ordered.

Each plate came with two sides. We decided on potato salad, fried okra, onion rings, and green beans, all of which were fantastic. The okra was especially wonderful, and even though the portion was huge, we ate it all. Each plate also came with a piece of Texas toast - a double-thick, extra buttery slice of toasted white bread traditionally served with Texas barbecue.

smoked turkey, potato salad, onion rings, and Texas toast at Hammond's BBQ
smoked turkey, potato salad, onion rings, and Texas toast at Hammond's BBQ

Even though we were full, we couldn't pass up the chance for dessert. The dessert specials at Hammond's change from time to time, so be sure to ask the server what's available. We decided on a thick slice of sweet and tart key lime cheesecake pie. Like everything else, the portion was huge, and it was perfect to share between the two of us. served with a big dollop of sweet cream, it was the perfect, rich way to end an already decadent meal.

delicious key lime pie
delicious key lime pie

Hammond's is a cool little place with a fantastic history of serving great barbecue in the Glen Rose area. The restaurant itself is decorated in an eclectic mix of old metal signs and vintage license plates, which cover the walls. T-shirts, hats, and other merchandise are also available at the checkout counter if you want to rep a local BBQ legend.

Price

💲 - with prices in the $7-15 range, Hammond's is not only some of the tastiest barbecue around, it also has some of the best prices! The value of a meal at Hammond's is absolutely amazing.

Menu


the menu of Hammond's BBQ, Glen Rose
the menu of Hammond's BBQ, Glen Rose

Official Website

http://www.hammondsbbq.com/

Hammond's BBQ, Glen Rose, Texas
Hammond's BBQ, Glen Rose, Texas

Traveler's Tips

Glen Rose is such an amazing area in Texas to visit, particularly if you are into the outdoors! It's one of my favorite parts of the state. Here are a few of my favorite local spots:

Location and Hours


Location: 1106 NE Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA

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