Anderson's serves some of the best barbecue in Texas. Great sauce, great side dishes and awesome cobbler!!!    [15 Nov 2004 16:51:09]

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Recommended Dishes: Monster baked potato

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Oh, How I Miss Anderson's!
In 2001 my company moved me from Texas up to Yankeeland (aka Illinois). Two things I really miss are Tex-Mex and barbecue, and to me Anderson's IS barbecue! It's not a fancy place, but who cares when the food's this good! My favorite is their beef brisket which is lean, lean, LEAN! I don't recall ever having seen any fat on it, yet it's still extremely moist with a good smoky flavor. Of course everything is cooked unsauced, but there's plenty for you to add yourself. It comes with Texas toast to which I always added a few sides such as barbecue beans, fried okra, a few dill pickle slices, and a Dr Pepper to wash it all down.

Anderson's is a cafeteria type operation where you go down the line and pick out what you want. But be warned: expect a LONG line, quite often leading out the door to the parking lot, if you get there anywhere around noon. I highly suggest either getting there around 11 AM or waiting until after 1 PM. Whatever you do, though, get there! And take pity on a naturalized Texan and send me some of their sauce!    [18 Jan 2005 18:53:55]

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Recommended Dishes: beef brisket, ribs

     ­Unca Dave, Yankeeland (Quincy, IL)   ke9bd at adams dot net