Baker’s Ribs
3318 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-6560Blame the Food Network for inspiring me to set out in search of some good Texas ‘Que. I drove through a rainstorm in the opposite direction for the Rowlett outpost of Baker’s Ribs, and my first impressions of it were favorable. The second visit however didn’t fare so well.
My first time at Baker’s I ordered a 2 meat combo plate, ribs and brisket, along with sides of Au Gratin Potatoes and mac and cheese. The Mac was surprisingly cheesy, the potatoes were drier than I would have preferred. I had asked for moist brisket, and the guy behind the counter delivered. The ribs were also fall-off-the-bone moist, and I had eaten everything out of the carton that I could stomach–it was the most I had eaten in 3 weeks in fact.
When I headed back for another visit, the guy manning my order remembered me and was pleased I had come back for more brisket. This time, I ordered a spud and sausage for my 2 meat plate. Sadly, the brisket was dry with a salty/flavored crust and the sausage seemed the typical variety one buys on the cheap at the grocery store. I did enjoy the huge baking spud that accompanied the meal, and would prolly try their meat spud the next time I visit.
For more adventures in Texas Barbecue, I’ll be perusing the recent article at Texas Monthly.
My rating: stars
