Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue

Mom & Pop BBQ joint in Tyler, serving up award-winning East TX BBQ for over 50 years. Featuring live music, TX craft beer & bourbons.

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9 / 10
274
ratings
  • Phone

    (903) 593-0311

  • Website

    stanleysfamous.com

  • X (Twitter)

    stanleysfamous

  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

525 S Beckham Ave (Between Reeves & Houston) Tyler , TX 75702 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Dining Options Take-out
Parking Street, Private Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Comments / 65


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Brett Elliott

I've eaten at over 100 BBQ places in my life, and this may be the very best. It's at least in the top five. As many others have said the brother-in-law is amazing! The sauce is perfect too

Steve Roemerman

Holy cow! I mean the brisket is a near spiritual experience. The ribs are perfect dry rub , still slightly firm competition style. There is a reason this place is on nearly every best BBQ list.

J.D. Meyer

Coping with a tight budget? There are three excellent tacos for $2.99: fajita , pulled pork , and BBQ beef and beans. Plenty of fine toppings on all. Rolling Rock is $1.50 during happy hours . Friendly !

Alex Segovia

Food is amazing and the staff/owners are super friendly , welcoming people from out of town . Great selection of beer too.

Stephanie Taunton

I had my favorite BBQ and believe me it was awesome. Incredible food, good atmosphere and the people in East Texas are friendly i enjoyed.

Melissa Bylow

Wow! I had the ex-wife & the stuffed potato ! When they stuffed, they mean it! This sucker is huge. I’m sooo glad I popped in before leaving town . Can’t skip this place!

Mark Lorance

Great local BBQ . A must try if you are in town . Parking can be a challenge, especially during peak periods.

John Perkins

Day 2 of Jade Helm takeover of Texas, but The Ex-Wife is a great sandwich for sure. Now back to work at the hospital down the street.

Britney Dickson

The brother in law is really simple yet deliciously put together!!! The Texas taco itself is almost too much.

Patti Taylor

Brisket is great, Smoked Turkey is my favorite. Loaded baked potato is a must try if you like bake potatoes . Drinks are great!!!

Jess Martin

The Mother Clucker is out of this world and don't miss an opportunity to get some of the award winning pork ribs !!! Love me some Stanley's!!!!

Manjit Jhita

Well its a great place, i enjoyed awesome BBQ . Good priced with friendly staff .

Chad Maggard

Get the mother clucker and thank me later. Come back at night for great tunes and good brews!

Neil Rosser

Great it was. Awesome. Meat was great, the sides were great - everything was great.

Nyc Moy

The motherclucker. Wow. If you haven't yet, get whatever sandwich you get on the jalapeño sourdough bread . You'll thank me.

Sharla Hawkins

Awesome atmosphere!!! Anything you get would be delicious! Nothing fried here, so no fries or onion rings , but who cares... ")

Leonel Alvarado

Great brisket ! Pork ribs were small, but tasted great!

Clint

Good bbq - brother in law sandwich is a good choice

Joseph Canal

Ribs and brisket are world class here.

Jack Malone

The Brothinlaw is the best sandwich . The Ribs are amazingly good.

Laila Rezaei

Can't go wrong with anything here! Try the summer drink made with Shiners Ruby Redbird Beer !

Shane Stanton

Amazing BBC and a great atmosphere.

Nick Pencis

Park outback on Reeves (top of the hill ) and take the yellow staircase down...

Shawn Doctor

You've never eaten anything as spectacular as the fish sandwich ...I will crave it until the next time I come through Tyler.

Deron Fuller

Everything is top notch but the pulled pork is the best in my opinion. Smoky and tender. Best I've ever had.

zeffirelli

Everything so good and I like food name but where is Ex Husband sandwich ?????????????

Susan Allen

Everything!! You can't go wrong at Stanley's

Clif Cameron

Had the combo plate. Everything great.

Brenna Brown

Obsessed with Stanley's famous double rubbed ribs , they are amazing!!

Charles Flook

The candied clucker is the best sandwich I've ever had.

Maribel Martinez

Everything is good but loved the torta and tacos ....

Chad Barnes

Simply the best BBQ in Texas. The end.

Missy Wilgus

Barbecue , relaxed atmosphere , friendly service , great food.

Heather G

Pretty darn sure it's the Best in TX ;)

Brandon Davidson

Best BBQ in Tyler fo sho! The Brother-in-Law is AMAZING!

jamesdkuhn

I like this BBQ.This is one of the best BBQ in tyler

James Welsh

Get the moist Brisket .

Ben Thoma

Top 50: Texas Monthly Best BBQ Issue

Jeff B

Great bbq . A must stop

Lance McAlister

Shove and Brother n law are both the bomb!

Brandon Davidson

Recently listed in MAXIM mag as a top place in the US to grab BBQ .

Arthur Taylor

Mother Clucker , Cadillac style . Worth its weight in platinum .

Brandon Davidson

If you're a fan on FaceBook you get a regular combo with drink for $5.

Tina Bright

The mother clucker , the brisket , the brother in law , the ex wife ......

JD Duran

The ribs are incredible!

Chase Colston

Best pork ribs on earth. Everything else on the menu is great, too.

William Rector

Best chopped sandwich anywhere. Super delux beef

Tina Bright

Great atmosphere and amazing food!!!!!

Lake Nelson

EVERYTHING!!

William Rector

Super deluxe, beef . Outta this world good. Wash down with IBC.

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