I was craving some BBQ, but the place I knew was always sold out by 2. I began the search... Ray's was the first. I got 1 chop beef sandwich, 1 small side of corn, and they were out of cobbler, so I got chess pie. I had read where some noted that the sides were not from scratch, and boy was that accurate.The corn was straight from a can, no seasoning, no cooking etc. Even the kernel skins were tough / uncooked. The pie was good, but I'd be surprised if it was homemade. The crust was your standard thick store bought crust with not a flake in sight. The BBQ sauce was ok, but it had too much vinegar to it. No sweetness at all.The prices I was charged did not match their prices online. Everything was around 2.00-3.00 more per item. 3 items cost 14.88Now for the good part. The bun was toasted, the meat tasty and tender, and there was the perfect mix of bread to meat.
I am very disappointing today with thier service. I asked for a loaded back potato with one meat chopped beef -lean meat only-i hate fatI was told that the meat was already pre-cut. So I get what I get I guessIt’s a large baked potato so upon receiving my meal I ask for extra barbecue sauce and pulled out my card to pay for itI was shocked with the looks on their facesI wa told that they are not going to charge my card again because it cost too much and that if I want to extra barbecue sauce I will have to use cash. I just spent almost $15 on a on a baked potato , you couldn’t eat $.81 worth of barbecue sauce? I will not be returningthe customer service was not OKI have to go home and hope that I have barbecue sauce in the pantry. And the fact that she told me it came with two as if that should be enough for me. You don’t know how I eat I don’t want a dry potatoI want barbecue sauce on my brisket. I shouldn’t have to explain wanting extra sauce ! Its my food.
I live less than 4min away, this is by far the Worst Barbecue I’ve eaten. The place is always empty, don’t know how it manage to stay in business. Food is dry, rib are chewy no flavor and yes Cold. Must be friends and relatives giving it a 5 star.
I'm not from DeSoto, was visiting a friend today & took my 4 grandkids there for a late lunch. The lady behind the counter was friendly enough taking our order. But when I asked for french fries or fried okra, she told me to go next door - actually referred me to the restaurant next door! She said to go order that while she prepares our food. I did but when I got back, the teens had already rec'd their sandwiches. She brought me mine & asked if I had ordered my fries. I said yes but it will take 7 minutes. What? She said - it doesn't take that long. You start on your sandwich & I'll go get your fries. She went next door & came back with my fries! The okra wasn't ready, she said she'd go back for that, which she did! Her hubby, Ray came out for a break (it was well after the lunch rush on a Saturday) & she introduced us. What out of this world service!! Ray sat down in a booth with another gentleman who was watching a football game on the restaurant's TV up in the corner. The restaurant was spotless. Tables were neat and floor was spotless. You must wear a mask to enter any of the restaurants in the shopping center. You place your order at a huge plexiglass protecting the employees.Now about the food - OMG the sandwich was huge! and so fresh. We all got chopped beef - the sandwich was packed with fresh, hot tasty meat. It was served with a little cup of BBQ sauce, awesome flavor. The bun was fat, fresh, toasted and hot. One grandson order pulled pork - he said it was amazing. Another grandson ordered a loaded baked potato, that looked good, but it was gone quickly, so I didn't get a photo.When we left, my pickup wouldn't start. I asked the boys to go in & ask if they had jumper cables. They returned saying that Ray's wife would go get cables. Seconds later she left & ret'd shortly. She pulled up next to me & the gentleman who was inside watching the game came out & applied the cables for us. My truck started right away. I gave her a hug (can't believe I didn't ask her name) and she told me to be blessed. Then she turned to the teens and said ya'll be blessed!We did honestly receive a blessing by stopping here. This will be my go-to place when I am visiting my buddy in DeSoto. Thank goodness for sweet, kind & caring people who go out of their way for you. And visit the suburbs occasionally - we big-city people need to get away more often!Photo of Ray's Bar-B-Q - DeSoto, TX, United States. small-town spiritsmall-town spirit
Food is always cold. Heard the lady open the microwave. Beep beep beeep vrghhhhhhmmmmm. I was like ewwwww no she didn’t. They won’t last long I promise. It’s like they mass cook and have it waiting for customers. Yuck
The meat was very tender, and had a good flavor. The stuffed baked potato with link was very big and tasty.
I walked in with them and still got my food in a timely manner. It's my 1st time trying this place based solely off the reviews on Google and im glad I did! I had a loaded baked potato with brisket...tender brisket!!!! It was MORE than enough. The barbq sauce is the BOMB!!! I had to top it off with the peach cobbler and now my pants are about to burst open lol... Delicioso!!!! Service was top notch ?? I will definitely be back!
Gre as t clean establishment. Wonderful owners and great food. Will definitely be back.
Good food! Their desserts taste like they are made from scratch. It's well worth my 20 minute drive. Don't go for the service, it's a little cold, go for the food and get it to go.
Best bbq ribs I’ve had in my life!!! Chili beans were also amazing.