This fine Pacific Northwest spring day would find me back in Camas WA and just a short 1/2 mile from Big Lou's. Ever since I made plans to attend a PGR mission down there I knew a visit to one of my favorites was in order. I spread the word before and after the mission that I would be heading over and 4 of us found our way there. What a great sight to behold, that huge pit right next to the road and the promise of BBQ within. Now for the ratings.
Taste: I had bragged up the chopped brisket sandwich to my fellow riders and that is what two of them ordered. I had the The Big Lou which was a giant baked potato smothered in chopped brisket, sauce, sour cream, butter, cheddar cheese and chives. A pulled pork sandwich for the last rider of our group. In addition to this I ordered a icy cold iced tea which really hit the spot as the temperature had soared into the mid 80's that day. My potato arrived out our table looking like it truly was the size of Texas. It had to weigh just shy of a pound and the heaps of brisket piled on top set the BBQ tone. After digging in I found the last little bits of potato swimming in butter. I think my cholesterol was pegged against the needle, but that's OK once in awhile. Everyone there showed their appreciation to this fine fare by not leaving one bite behind. I'm pretty sure the others would agree with me that Big Lou hit another one out of the park this afternoon and my award of 9 stars is what is deserved here.
Value: As I've said before, Big Lou's has a great bargain for the food. I spent a $10 dollar bill for my lunch and the others seemed happy with the menu and its prices. 9 stars here too.
Staff: Big Lou himself was on hand to take our orders and see to it that we were happy with our lunches. After eating I went inside to order up some to go for my buddy Wookie (who was dinged up and couldn't make the trip) and had a long chat with Big Lou about BBQ and some of our favorites. I recommended that he try Smoking Mo's the next time he found himself in my area. Anyway, he was the picture of a southern gentleman and he along with his staff deserve nothing less than 9 stars.
Ambiance: Nothing changed here since my last visit. The big pit next to the road and the picnic tables under cover had the perfect touch of a good old fashioned BBQ joint. 9 stars.
Friends: It should go without saying that I would recommend this place to all of my friends. Camas has a great place for BBQ right in their midst and I hope that they know it. Big Lou's will be a spot that I will get to again with some of my buddies. 9 stars.
Overall Big Lou's Texas BBQ gets 9 out of 10 stars. I wish that it wasn't a 120 mile ride there. It would be great to have the "perfect" trifecta of Big Lou's, Smoking Mo's and the Ranch House within decent riding distance. The care package that I delivered to Wookie and Her Majesty was a hit with them two. 1/2 pounds each of chopped brisket and pulled pork. Perhaps maybe its best that a really great ride does end in Camas and that Big Lou's will be waiting for me.
Later.....
Taste: I had bragged up the chopped brisket sandwich to my fellow riders and that is what two of them ordered. I had the The Big Lou which was a giant baked potato smothered in chopped brisket, sauce, sour cream, butter, cheddar cheese and chives. A pulled pork sandwich for the last rider of our group. In addition to this I ordered a icy cold iced tea which really hit the spot as the temperature had soared into the mid 80's that day. My potato arrived out our table looking like it truly was the size of Texas. It had to weigh just shy of a pound and the heaps of brisket piled on top set the BBQ tone. After digging in I found the last little bits of potato swimming in butter. I think my cholesterol was pegged against the needle, but that's OK once in awhile. Everyone there showed their appreciation to this fine fare by not leaving one bite behind. I'm pretty sure the others would agree with me that Big Lou hit another one out of the park this afternoon and my award of 9 stars is what is deserved here.
Value: As I've said before, Big Lou's has a great bargain for the food. I spent a $10 dollar bill for my lunch and the others seemed happy with the menu and its prices. 9 stars here too.
Staff: Big Lou himself was on hand to take our orders and see to it that we were happy with our lunches. After eating I went inside to order up some to go for my buddy Wookie (who was dinged up and couldn't make the trip) and had a long chat with Big Lou about BBQ and some of our favorites. I recommended that he try Smoking Mo's the next time he found himself in my area. Anyway, he was the picture of a southern gentleman and he along with his staff deserve nothing less than 9 stars.
Ambiance: Nothing changed here since my last visit. The big pit next to the road and the picnic tables under cover had the perfect touch of a good old fashioned BBQ joint. 9 stars.
Friends: It should go without saying that I would recommend this place to all of my friends. Camas has a great place for BBQ right in their midst and I hope that they know it. Big Lou's will be a spot that I will get to again with some of my buddies. 9 stars.
Overall Big Lou's Texas BBQ gets 9 out of 10 stars. I wish that it wasn't a 120 mile ride there. It would be great to have the "perfect" trifecta of Big Lou's, Smoking Mo's and the Ranch House within decent riding distance. The care package that I delivered to Wookie and Her Majesty was a hit with them two. 1/2 pounds each of chopped brisket and pulled pork. Perhaps maybe its best that a really great ride does end in Camas and that Big Lou's will be waiting for me.
Later.....
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