Reviews for Texas Steele BBQ

11/22/2020 - Greg McCleery
So, you drive up to this unassuming food truck. There is no warning sign. No signal that your life is about to forever change course. You're completely unprepared and off guard for what is about to happen. But what sign could possibly have prepared you?

He hands you your food. The beef rib is a gigantic, Fred Flintstone sized hunk of heaven. The smell of fat and juices rise into the air. Can it taste as good as it looks? No!

It's better. Is it the best thing you've ever tasted? Have you ever truly tasted anything before? Can a beef rib be transformed through some arcane wizardry into the meaning of life?

You rip through the rest of the menu. You're not sure what he's figured out to make everything taste so good, but you're pretty sure it must be illegal. Pulled pork should not make you forget the name of your first born child. A macaroni and cheese side dish should not make you see colors. A sandwich should not make you swoon.

But seriously, best barbecue I've had in the State of Ohio, hands down. Possibly anywhere I've ever been. His seasoning, in particular, is on point, and chatting with him, he has some secret ingredients for some of these recipes you wouldn't believe. It's a new business, you would think he'd have some kinks to iron out, but no, he clearly is bringing decades of experience and knowledge from his Texas background to bear here, and it's not ok that he is being allowed to deal weapons of mass destruction without a license. My only complaint is I needed some more of his sweet local and carolina sauces to pair with this, I ran out halfway through the brisket and that was not ok. Don't be shy asking for extra. Hidden gem, never going to order barbecue anywhere else in Columbus ever again.