In late
March of 2007,
Texas West Bar-B-Que opened in the Broadstone Market Place.
Texas West came to Sacramento in 1991 and is known for catering
major events as well as its’ restaurants. The new operation in
Folsom is has taken over the formal location of Potbelly Burgers.
It is too bad to see Potbelly go, as they served a good burger,
but I think the marketing and customer service abilities of Texas
West Bar-B-Que are going to ensure a success for this business in
this location. Texas West serves burgers as well, but that is not
why people visit their restaurants.
It’s the BBQ that brings everyone to Texas West. On my last visit,
it was a Tuesday and the place was packed with lots of families,
since two kids in each family eat free on Monday’s and Tuesdays.
Folsom loves a good deal like that and Texas West was well
prepared with almost as many staff as they had customers. Each
staff member had their Texas West uniform of cowboy duds on and
all were quick to ask if you needed something, answer questions or
probably would have sat and ate with you if you asked. Hospitality
was definitely the name of the game. Every employee had a HUGE
smile on his or her face, something you won’t see at any other
fast food type establishment in Sacramento.
After multiple trips to Texas West Bar-B-Que at their locations in
Roseville and Sacramento (I like my BBQ), I have decided it is the
Ribs that are the best item to order. The ribs come as Pork Spare
Ribs (15.99) or Smoke Baby Back Ribs (17.99). The rib platters
come with your choice of two sides. Sides include Fresh-cut
Home-style Fries, Texas Toast, BBQ Beans as well as Potato,
Coleslaw, Green or Macaroni Salad. Both styles of ribs are
wonderful and you are definitely full when you finish. Fortunately
my wife has accompanied me most times, so we can actually split a
rib platter. Last Tuesday amongst the barrage of Folsom families
there for kid’s eat free Tuesday, my wife and I tried the Pork Po
Boy (7.49) and the Tri-tip Sandwich (8.49). Both were served with
your choice of one side. Both were tender with plenty of meat. The
Tri-tip was especially tender and really needed very little of the
Texas West sauce to enjoy the smoky flavor.
Needless to say there is a kid’s menu as well as cobbler and pies
for dessert. The Folsom location has a great patio that sets in
the shade in the late afternoon and evening. Next to the patio is
a small grass area for the Folsom kiddies to use up their energy
before and after dinner. Texas West Bar-B-Que serves Beer and Wine
as well as serve-yourself soft drinks. Texas West is open from
11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and till 10:00 on
Friday and Saturday. Owner Dino Vergolini (Mr. BBQ), can be very
proud of the hospitality he has brought to Folsom. I only hope,
other restaurateurs in Sacramento, not just Folsom, come in and
see what can be done to make people feel welcome and employees
look happy to be at work.
Style of food: Fast BBQ
2-person dinner incl. Sodas: $ 30.00
Overall rating (out of 5): 3.5
Review By
Randy Aspinall
