TAKIN' THE BACKROADS

Places to go, People to meet, Good food to eat

Have Mercy BBQ - A little more mercy and grace

“This world needs to have a little more Mercy and Grace.” That’s how David O’Brian, from Have Mercy BBQ in Cypress, Texas, sees it...

BBQ

Pioneer Smokehouse - Big new menu items

The best BLT of my life, a flavorful rack of ribs, an amazing Texas Philly, and a plate of smoked cream cheese. That's what I got to...

La Gabriella Coffeeshop - Coffee Therapy

Gabriella learned to bake at a young age. Her mother hosted parties and would do all of the cooking, but didn’t enjoy baking, so that was...

ABOUT ME

The Wandering Food Enthusiast

Takin’ the Backroads is on a mission to help Texas mom ‘n pop restaurants thrive in our changing economic and social settings. Takin’ the Backroads is not a food reviewer or critic, we are a food photography and entertainment company focusing on supporting a healthy restaurant landscape for Texas.

We're just out here spreading the good word, about good food and good people.

Come on, let's go get somethin' to eat!