As a native Texan, the first time I ever had sweet tea offered to me in a restaurant was in 1999 on a trip to Atlanta. I thought it was strange back then ... definitely a deep south thing.

It hasn't been a staple in Texas for very long.

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About the same time the uptick in "diabeetus" began.

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Sweet tea on average is twice the sugar of coke. so yup you are right!

I went on Tuesday and was thoroughly unimpressed. (I've been to the original location before and loved it, BTW.)

It took me 10 minutes to get through the line that was less than 5 people long. The process seemed disorganized.

I got 1/4lb. of brisket and the jalpeno cheese sausage.

The brisket was either too dry or too fatty depending on which slice I was eating. I attribute this to an unsure butcher as someone previously suggested. It was entirely unremarkable. It would have been 10x better with sauce.

Don't get me started on the jalapeno cheese sausage. It was the worst sausage I've ever had. I'm not a connoisseur or anything. Part of me doesn't like that "crumbly" texture, but more than that, I wasn't a fan of the ounces and ounces of grease that poured out (and subsequently required me to be near a toilet for the entire evening).

Their cole slaw was pretty outstanding by my standards. It was odd having to eat it with a spoon, but wasn't a deal-breaker.

What kind of Texas BBQ joint doesn't have sweet tea made up on-site? That's weird, but also not a deal breaker.

Overall, the place reeks of being a new establishment that needs a few weeks to settle into a routine and a few months of getting everything broken in. Until then, I will happily spend half as much elsewhere.

Tried earlier this week. The "no fork / no sauce" thing is just stupid and makes no sense. Won't be back for that reason alone.

That said, the pork ribs, jalapeno sausage were good. Brisket good. Good, but not great. With new owners & new vision, they could do really well, but I don't see it happening.

Fargo's

BREwmaster said it right!

Blacks in Lockhart. The best.

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Great brisket. Excellent chicken. Super sausage. Friendly folks on the serving line ... We'll be back!

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Sentiments like that are why this place will be successful.

I was there today. They HAVE sweet tea for those that like that.

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I was there today. They HAVE sweet tea for those that like that.

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Well then, its success in BCS is guaranteed.

I think the no forks came about before they served sides. Not too long ago, the only "sides" available were cheese and pickles. Eating meat without a fork is how it started. In fact, if memory serves, the original location had knives chained to the table. Assuming to appease the consumer, they now serve beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, green beans, etc, and are trying to keep some of the tradition alive. Use your hand, use a spoon. Or, as a friend of mine did, bring your own fork. (disposable). Or go elsewhere if forks are required by you to enjoy your meal. Irreconcilable differences have ruined more relationships than you and a meat market.

I'll stick to Martin's!!

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Or, as a friend of mine did, bring your own fork.

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Do you realize how absurd it sounds to have to bring your own fork to a restaurant?

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A business should not have to change for people who want to give them money.

"A business should not have to change for people who want to give them money."

I read this sentence at least 10 times. Still not sure what it means.

I think he meant, "A business should not have to change how it operates when people are still giving them money."

Me. Griswold - I think you missed my point. I was just analyzing what he actually wrote.

In any case it is idiotic to expect people to eat food with a spoon.

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Me. Griswold - I think you missed my point. I was just analyzing what he actually wrote.

In any case it is idiotic to expect people to eat food with a spoon.

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I hate to tell you but most of the world has been eating with a spoon for thousands of years.

This seems like a great situation for the spork to make a comeback.

Kreuz's could still claim to be upholding tradition, since technically they wouldn't have forks.

I would like all those that claim they don't eat with a spoon, to show us how they eat soup and ice cream with a fork. I had no idea that not having forks would cause WWIII.

We had a $5 "service charge" tacked on to a $35 tab when we ate there earlier this week. Another reason to not return.

The last few times I have been to Lockhart their meats have been average at best.

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We had a $5 "service charge" tacked on to a $35 tab when we ate there earlier this week. Another reason to not return.

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For what?

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We had a $5 "service charge" tacked on to a $35 tab when we ate there earlier this week. Another reason to not return.

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For what?

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Beats me. Just noticed it today. I guess because I used a debit card?

So you just paid it without questioning it?

Like I said, I just noticed it on the receipt today. We were there earlier in the week.

I have heard of a number of places that charge for using a debit card. Must be the swipe fee for it is high. Some places post it at the register that there is service charge for debit cards. Others don't. Maybe ask from now on. Probably should be required to have that posted. Or at least tell customers of the charge. That would be the right thing to do.

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I have heard of a number of places that charge for using a debit card. Must be the swipe fee for it is high. Some places post it at the register that there is service charge for debit cards. Others don't. Maybe ask from now on. Probably should be required to have that posted. Or at least tell customers of the charge. That would be the right thing to do.

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The right thing to do is not charge a fee since charging extra to use a debit card is illegal in Texas...

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I have heard of a number of places that charge for using a debit card. Must be the swipe fee for it is high. Some places post it at the register that there is service charge for debit cards. Others don't. Maybe ask from now on. Probably should be required to have that posted. Or at least tell customers of the charge. That would be the right thing to do.

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The right thing to do is not charge a fee since charging extra to use a debit card is illegal in Texas...

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Every law has a loophole. That's how banks get away with sending out 1099s for income tax as late March without ever getting into trouble for it. That is what a financial guy told me.