Rise N Smoke Pit - Hillsboro (TX)

5 /5 Daniel Gallehugh: The BBQ, was Texas tradition the sauce had a hint of sweet, perfect amount of smoke.. The brisket was butter, perfect amount of lean and fat. The ribs didn’t fill your teeth, with slivers of meat, that worry you to death until you find a toothpick. They had a 5 chew melt in your mouth. The smoke combined with the sauce made a fantastic BBQ experience. I highly recommend giving this a try. The only downside you can enjoy this in your car or the tables out back. So passing thru might be a little challenging..

5 /5 Michelle Heinrich: Found this place on Yelp while searching in the area for some good BBQ. I asked Michael at the window to give me his best to try. He recommended the two meat plate with sliced beef, sausage, baked beans, and potato salad. It was served with their regular bbq sauce and sweet & spicy. I preferred the sweet & spicy, but they were both delicious on these perfectly cooked meats. The sliced beef literally held together for dipping yet fell apart in your mouth. It was so tender and the flavor was exactly what I came searching for. I ate at one of the three picnic tables they’ve got outside. Someone overheard me say I was from out of town, asked how I found this local secret, and reaffirmed that it was the best in town. Well it sure was the best I’ve ever had! Their customer service was outstanding as well.

5 /5 Brian Thorp: Wow this place is a hidden gem, it is first class old school bbq, I have eaten at all top 10 bbq joints in texas. This place is not on texas monthly list but it damn sure should be, their sliced brisket is probably the best I have ever had, tenderness, smoke ring and bark were all 10 out of 10, do yourself a favor and give them a try you wont regret it.

5 /5 Debbie Lowe: My favorite place to eat in Hill County! I eat there at least once a week. Staff is very friendly but the meat is soooo good! They offer smoked turkey legs on Tuesdays. Try it, you won’t be disappointed.