Spring Creek

I have been going to Spring Creek for quite awhile since I live very close but today was a disappointment. Tried to call in a to go order and was placed on hold. No biggie since I was just ordering a couple of sandwich plates and they are put together very quickly so I decided to start driving to the restaurant. Was still on hold when I got there which again was no big deal since it was Mothers Day and I thought it might be busy. When I walked in the restaurant I was still on hold (close to 10 minutes!!!) and it was not busy at all!!! A couple of people in the dine in line and no one at the to go station. I spoke to the manager about it and he could have cared less– no apology or reason as to why I was placed on hold without being checked on. Customer service counts for a lot to me and although I try to shop and dine locally I may have to drive into Los Colinas for my next BBQ fix. Red, Hot and Blue is not that far!

I think this is better than average for what it is. It’s not a super duper BBQ place in the category of Hard 8 or others, to me it’s was better than other local chains. It’s more than reasonable to eat here, especially if you use the bogo discounts coupons from the mailers in the area. The hot rolls are a nice touch and the ribs are more than good enough. The turkey is usually moist and makes for good sandwiches if your in the mood for that. Sometimes when you add a chicken to the ribs I’ve found the meat more dried than I prefer, but it could be when I got there and they aren’t busy yet. Otherwise it’s good, inexpensive and I’ve found it always clean and cared for.

People are haters. Spring Creek is delicious! Maybe it’s not the best of the best for TX BBQ, but it’s definitely still tasty. If you have a Valpak coupon (which I always do), it’s especially good value. BOGO entrees include a platter of one meat and two sides, as much as you can fit on a plate. I got the lean brisket (fall-​apart tender) with pinto beans and green beans and my hubs got the rib platter (not greasy but def. flavorful) with green beans/​mac & cheese and a Coke and our total for all this after the coupon was right under $ 15. The BBQ sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. They also have someone coming around the restaurant every few minutes with a basket of freshly baked delicious rolls. I can’t even hate on Spring Creek.

Not a bad place for bbq. From Ohio and have been here twice. Both time the food was good and consistent but feel price is a little high for what you get. Fresh bread is good and sweet tea rocks. Love the green beans but Mac and cheese needs help. Brisket is good but not best I have had in TX or in OH for that matter. The sauce is thin and basic. When going to a bbq place I expect a little better quality. Would go back but just know what I will get. Good not great. Service was great.

If I could give this place zero stars I WOULD! First off this place was and probably still is filled with rats! They should have this god awful place shut down. I was eating one night and I noticed another customer stepped on a mice. The food here is down right cruel to serve. Dried out brisket and burnt bread. One worker a teenage mexican girl was incredibly rude as can be. She had long bushy hair tied back, she’s a little chubby, and pale. Avoid her! She kept rolling her eyes at me when asking her questions. I would have spoken to the manager but I was feeling nice that day. I remember glancing over at the bread area (where they bake they breads) and that chubby mexican girl was squat down shoving bread in her mouth. I can tell ya’ll that she did not wash her hands afterwards. This one white boy with glasses was making loud noises while cleaning the damn tables by dropping dishes in the bucket. This place is a complete mess! Never hate anywhere before but I HATE this over priced, terrible service, and down right NASTY place! Lord have mercy on the people who chooses to eat here. AMEN!

Amazing service! I think the manager took my order and he was so pleasant. While waiting for my to go order, the staff broke out into a chant about BBQ, which I’m all about! This place has amazing energy and it’s all because of the staff.

Great experience, though not what I expected, I’m a bit spoiled with being served. But it was okay walking through, picking what I wanted. The ribs and peppered sausage were tender and delicious. No waiting, just walked in, grabbed my tray and ordered what I wanted. Hubby enjoyed his selections as well. Aauughh, gotta get back up for extra soda.. . Yes, I’m spoiled, but Hubby went to get it for me — yes! We’ll be coming back soon.

This was a toss up between 3 Stars and 4 Stars, I gave it 4 Stars because I come here often (and the to-​go experience is better at times than dining in). I would consider myself a regular because my husband likes this place. I either get the Chopper (backed potato fully loaded with chopped beef) or ribs (which can be disappointing because they lack meat). My husband 95% of the time gets a chopped beef or sliced beef sandwich. We either get our food to-​go or dine in. PLUS!!! They have coupon buy one, get one free for equal or lesser value. (BONUS for sure)
Most meals come with two sides and there a relish section, nice touch.
If you dine in, they hire a young staff… they always seem to be goofing off and playing around behind the counter. The managers seem to pop in and out of the back… so they don’t notice it. This happens way to often, remember I’m a regular.
They’re known for their hot rolls, which are very tasty… but the roll girl comes around too often disturbing table conversation. I wish there was a sign you could turn over or a flag you could raise to let them know if you want hot bread.
The to-​go experience is much better. Come in or call in your order, they have a separate area where you pick up your food. As you wait, they offer you a complimentary drink. Once your order is ready they open your to-​go containers to make sure your order is correct.

Have visited here several times and have yet to be disappointed. This is no-​frills Texas barbeque. For a few bucks grab your choice of meat and it comes with unlimited sides! I’ve gotten the brisket and sausage each time, and it’s always juicy, tender and has just the right amount of smoke. The service is fast and friendly. I’m definitely looking forward to the next visit.

Decided to stop for lunch at Spring Creek. Was impressed with the customer service received. Was not impressed with the food though. Ordered the smoked chicken lunch meal. The chicken did not taste fresh, was dry, bland and chewy. Baked potato was over-​cooked and didn’t taste fresh either. Don’t think I’ll revisit this place.

Loved the food, I really love the hot fresh bread they bring to ur table every once in a while. Five stars all the way.

The food is good or whatever, but the kids who are working at night act like they don’t wanna be bothered. We ordered fries we didn’t receive them until we were damn near finished with our meal. The line is always dirty and the meat cutter guy gets an attitude when you tell him what you want.

If you really like yeast rolls, need to attend a reverse mortgage information seminar with grandpa, or only get the sausage, Spring Creek is okay. Otherwise, go to Fred’s or Tommy’s or even Dickeys. Not bad. Just not very exciting.

What a great meal. The food is always consistent and the ribs are always up there with the best.

Spring Creek Bar B Que is a local North Texas chain that does a good job for their meat and sides. Not the best in Texas by any means but better than any meat available in the great state of Washington (my home). Prices are reasonable and portion is fair but not generous. I prefer the smoked turkey plate with pinto beans and Cole Slaw (sweet and tart). Great lunch or dinner plate topped off with fresh hot baked dinner rolls and sweet butter. I will return again soon as it beats ANY burger joint in Texas.

Hours are incorrect.
Closes at 9, not 10 weeknights.
Chain barbecue.
Doesn’t get more overpriced or generic than this.
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3.5 stars
Honestly, Spring Creek isn’t the best for BBQ, but I really just come for their fresh, hot, buttery ROLLS. Whenever anybody at the table says «no, I’ll pass on the rolls», I shoot them a mean glare so that they still pick one up for me. Mean muggin. Seriously y’all, these are piping fresh hot and just melttt into your mouth.
As for the BBQ, I usually get half sausage, half ribs. The ribs are pretty good and usually fall off the bone once you bite in. As for the sausage, it’s not stellar but it mixes up the plate a bit.
The sides are unlimited so I usually get the mac and cheese, potato salad, and the green beans. I’m a sucker for mac and cheese, but Spring Creek needs to make these less watery! Green beans have bacon in them and the potato salad is decent.
It’s a great enviro for the fambam to hang out. And just like most BBQ places, be prepared for your clothes to smell like smoke — so wash yo clothes.

Spring Creek is a chain restaurant that serves up barbecue and sides. They’re also known for handing out hot, fresh bread rolls during your meal. While it’s not the best barbecue DFW has to offer, it’s fast, family friendly, and normally doesn’t have a wait.
My Overall Rating — 3 ½ Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)
Atmosphere — Spring Creek has a nice open feel. There’s a distinct smoke/​bbq smell on the outside (good sign), and like many bbq restaurants, you enter and line up to order. The inside is clean, spacious, and also has plenty of space & private rooms for large groups or parties. 1 Star.
Service — The staff is very friendly, starting with the meat cutters who customize your plate to the person who mans the register. And of course let’s not forget the girls who pass out the fresh, piping hot rolls that are made for melting butter. And when I say they’re family friendly, I mean it. We went back in line to get some jello for the kids, and the staff just waived us through & gave it to us.
Food — Here’s the reality, you’re not going to get the best barbecue from a chain. Having said that I think Spring Creek does some things well. I really like their smoke sausage. In fact, I always stuff them in my rolls & make mini sammiches. They turkey is tender, moist, and has a good smoke flavor. Everything else I’ll pass on, as usually the chicken, brisket, or ribs need to be drenched in sauce to go down. Sides are typical & cafeteria type. But honestly, give me some sausage, pickles, & those hot rolls & I’ll be a happy camper. 1 Star.
Will I Return? — Only if it’s convenient. I would come back with my kids since I know they are good for families. Honestly, I think Spring Creek in Irving is big, clean, has great service, and is a good option if you want BBQ without really hunting it down. I have no hate for Spring Creek, it’s just not high (or at all) on my list. ½ Star.
My Unilocal Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star — Atmosphere — Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I’ll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star — Service — You can have a great meal with bad service. But that’s also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It’s important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars — Food — I’ll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it’s really all about the food.
1 Star — Will I come back? — If I know for a fact I’ll return, I’ll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Unilocal score.

Oooo, in what many might classify as the heart of BBQ country, Spring Creek underperforms.
Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere?
One thing that Spring Creek has going for it is size, and I imagine they pull a pretty good lunch crowd daily. Seating is everywhere, and you could accomodate a party of virtually any size either at a table or in a booth. Service is fast and friendly. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
A sandwich and two sides? $ 8.65. That’s fair folks. No gripes. Have a look —
Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
And then it call kinda came crashing down. The sandwich? Mediocre at best, with a entry level pre packaged bun that wasn’t even heated or toasted in any way filled up with some very unimpressive pulled pork. A tad bit of smoke flavor here or there, but no kick or uniqueness to speak of. The sides; however, were the real disappointment here. I don’t know what I was eating, but it sure as heck didn’t taste like mac n cheese. Runny instead of creamy with virtually no flavor to speak of. I barely touched what were some watery beans as well. Not a good experience. No Stars Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
I love barbecue, and Dallas has some truly awesome barbecue. Spring Creek, however, does not serve awesome barbecue. No Star Granted.

Me and my family went to this restaurant over the weekend as our sci-​fi club temporarily relocated there due to the main party room at another restaurant reserved for another party around the same time. But I’m not talking about that, I’m talking about the food and the service. As we entered the restaurant, the staff there was very courteous & friendly, not to mention seeing the ribs grilled and sauced while waiting. While the menu in line is legible for everyone to see, not everyone will have good vision. My only suggestion would be to add menu brochures at the front door. Then again, that’s what the internet is for (but not everyone has a printer, let alone an internet connection). Thankfully, the cooks were able to help point out which is which so that nobody holds up the line.
I went and ordered a combination plate comprised of BBQ ribs & sliced beef with mac-​n-​cheese and coleslaw (along with a small cup of BBQ sauce). A great dish for almost $ 13. The food was prepared and cooked to perfection. The only sad part is that once it’s all gone… it’s gone. Although the food line looks to be set up like a buffet, it isn’t. Though drink refills and hot rolls keep coming. The only issue we had today was with the pink lemonade as it was watered down. Though thankfully with the free refills, we were able to switch drinks.
This Spring Creek BBQ restaurant location is definitely worth another visit at a later date.