Tracy W.
11/30/2025
The food was delicious and the ladies at the counter were just too sweet. Okra was fresh, hot and outstanding! Felt genuinely welcomed and left full!
Boilerman Barbeque
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9405 Interstate 20
Merkel, TX 79536
Boilerman Barbeque, located within the Iron Horse Travel Center in Merkel, TX, offers a unique dining experience featuring homestyle BBQ crafted from cherished family recipes. The establishment combines a restaurant atmosphere with a convenience store and gift shop, ensuring a well-rounded visit for patrons.
In addition to delicious food, Boilerman Barbeque provides a variety of amenities including cold beverages, a beer cave, and a coffee bar. Guests can also enjoy convenient online ordering and access to charging stations, showers, and a dog park for a complete travel experience.
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3.06 reviews
Billy R.
10/31/2025
If we could have given negative stars we would have! Fatty brisket was nasty! I spit it out and threw it away. My wife had the baked potato which she said, " how can you mess that up." But they...
John N.
12/22/2024
Don't stop if want brisket or ribs ... all they have is chopped, pulled pork and sausage. Don't advertise BBQ in Texas if you do t have brisket or ribs!
Garry H.
5/23/2023
I found Boilerman BBQ by accident. I was headed to Metal Mart in Merkel, Texas, and I needed a pit stop NOW! I stopped at the Iron Horse Travel Center, which was new to me. Iron Horse was...
Vicki R.
4/17/2024
The food here was good but not great. The meat was a bit dry. The sauce was good, thank goodness because you needed it on the dry meat. Service was slow. It wasn't the worker's fault. They left...
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