Buster's Texas-Style Barbecue

08/26/08

Four years later, I STILL love it!

by Moose77 at Citysearch

I had a chance to try Buster's Tigard location when visiting the Portland-area with my son back in 2004. We both just loved the food and couldn't wait to come back. It took until August 2008 for me to be able to come back to this restaurant (I live in Northwest Washington, just slightly south of the Canadian border). The food was every bit as good as I remembered it!

My lunch consisted of a combination plate with brisket and sausage. I had potato salad and baked beans as my sides and was also served a piece of Texas Toast. One thing I've noticed over the years about Texas-style barbecue is that a person really loves it or can't stand it. There is no middle ground. As for me, I do love it and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Even bought a t-shirt to take home! The meats were good enough to have enjoyed without sauce, but I dipped mine in the spicy sauce along with some onions. FYI- in Texas-style bbq the sauce is served on the side, not slathered over the meats.

I only hope it isn't four more years before I return!

01/31/08

Yummy BBQ!

by ljays22 at Citysearch

I love this place and frequent the Milwaukie location as well. They have great food and a fun atmosphere - buffet style so you can get in and out quickly. I have gotten dry meat sometimes, as another reviewer commented, but have found you can exchange it for a different selection, all you have to do is ask! Give Buster's a try - you'll be glad you did.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: I can't eat there as much as I want!!!

03/05/05

Busters is the Balls

by jimmieboyer at Citysearch

If you're looking for something awesome, get the two-meat dinner with brisket and baby backs. Then mix a little sweet sauce with a little hot sauce together, and you will be eating the best barbecue in Oregon bar none! The food absolutely rocks!

• Pros: Tender meat, Nice workers

05/08/03

This is real barbecue!

by beth76 at Citysearch

I used to live in Texas and the best barbecue restaurants there are just like Buster's.

If you're disappointed with Campbell's and Reo's (real barbecue is not baked ribs with sauce on it) I think that you'll really like Buster's. Buster's also uses higher-quality ingredients than other places. You won't have to throw half of your dinner away because it has too much fat on it or because it's too tough to eat.

One little bit of trivia: Pres. Clinton and Pres. Bush eat at Buster's when they come to Portland.

• Pros: high-quality meat, family-friendly, inexpensive

02/28/03

kick ass bbq

by bushhammer at Citysearch

Busters has the best baby back ribs I've ever had with only one exception. My own. Tony Romas is a joke.

• Pros: relaxed, value, quick
• Cons: dont dress up

10/26/02

The Best in the NW!

by mbyrd123 at Citysearch

The best BBQ in this half of tthe counrty!!! Put Tony Romas in the grave, Buster's did them in!!

10/14/02

home on the range

by marylouise at Citysearch

Leave the white gloves but bring the towelettes.

The best spareribs this side of Fort Worth with good side dishes too. A cafeteria style restaurant which may not suit Aunt Agatha but great fun and economical.

• Pros: great ribs, thrifty, fun
• Cons: not for gourmands

08/23/02

it's the meat, dummy!

by othoschild at Citysearch

Yes, Virginia, there is a barbeque place that concentrates on the flavor of the meat,rather than disguising mediocre protein with super-sauce...and

that place is Busters! (especially the Gresham restaurant)..We once strayed to Campbells,and I spent the rest of the night apologizing to my friends and family...You know Busters has got the right stuff when Clinton waits eagerly in DC for his,but better yet when your loved one's eyes light up like

Christmas morning at the mere mention of going to this wonderful,wonderful place for carnivores...

08/08/02

Lip Smacking Good

by cjsemmens at Citysearch

This is one of the best of the best. It rivals Bubba's Barbeque for the best. This is a great stop for lunch or dinner. The side dishes are the best.

07/23/02

Love it

by Brieyn at Citysearch

I am not a big fan of meat--barbequed or not, but Buster's is different. Maybe it is the sauce, but I love the food.