The Meating Place BBQ – American
The air hangs heavy with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked hickory and the irresistible sizzle of the fryer, welcoming guests into a lively haven of soulful comfort. Golden-fried treasures like crispy pickles and molten cheese curds give way to towering platters of tender, bark-clad meats, where the legendary Texas Trio and Rib Bombs invite a true communal feast. It is a place where the "Pig Out" spirit reigns supreme, blending rustic charm with the vibrant, messy joy of authentic barbecue.
41902, Farm to Market Road 1774, Magnolia, TX, 77355 https://www.meatingplacebbq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Meating Place BBQ
Dairy-Free at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Onion Ring Basket and Pulled Pork (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Pulled Pork (per lb) and Turkey (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Onion Ring Basket and Chips & Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sliced Beef Sandwich, Sausage (per lb) and Chicken (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Sausage (per lb) and Chicken (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Brisket (per lb) and Turkey (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Sausage (per lb) and Chicken (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Meating Place BBQ
The Meating Place BBQ in Magnolia has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, The Texas Trio and Big Baked Potato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Meating Place BBQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Tacos | 0 g | 79.7 g |
| Frito Pie | 96.7 g | 54 g |
| TMP Club | 27 g | 53.9 g |
| Pulled Pork (per lb) | 27.4 g | 45.6 g |
| BBQ Quesadilla | 47.2 g | 40.5 g |
| Chicken (per lb) | 2.1 g | 38.8 g |
| Rib Bombs | 18.9 g | 36.9 g |
| Burrito | 46.3 g | 34.5 g |
| Big Baked Potato | 15.8 g | 31.8 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Grilled Turkey & Cheese | 16.5 g | 30.4 g |
| Steak Fingers | 107.6 g | 29.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Mushrooms - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Ring Basket - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Texas Trio - $13.5: Choose 3 of any of the above Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Bombs - $14: 4 fried-rib meat, pinto beans, corn, chives, cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig Out - $10.5: Pork skins, pulled pork, queso, chives Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Wraps
- Side Salad - $4.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Salad - No Meat - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Salad - With Meat - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Wrap - $5.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Sausage Wrap - $6.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lean Wrap - $13.5: Brisket, salad mix, tomatoes, dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Sliced Beef Sandwich - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Beef Sandwich - $13 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $11 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Sandwich - $11 Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Big John - $14: Texas toast with brisket, pulled pork, sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1904 - $13.5: Texas toast with brisket, pepper jack, American cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- TMP Club - $13.5: Texas toast, turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Turkey & Cheese - $12: Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich - $10.5: Texas toast, bacon, celery, chives, mayo, relish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $13: TX toast with grilled burger patty, grilled onions, bacon, burger sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Plates
- The Polka 1 Meat Plate - $18: Choice of 2 sides or Baked Potato Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- TX 2 Step 2 Meat Plate - $22: Choice of 2 sides or Baked Potato Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Waltz 3 Meat Plate - $24: Choice of 2 sides or Baked Potato Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Texas Sampler - 4 Meats - $28: Your choice of 4 meats plus 1 small side Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Baked Potatoes
- Big Baked Potato - $9: No meat, all the fixins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Baked Potato - $12: Choice of one meat & all the fixins Available at: dinner, lunch
Tex-Mex
- BBQ Quesadilla - $12.5: Chopped beef, cheese, pico Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Holy Smoke Quesadilla - $14.5: Chicken, bacon, grilled onions, gringo salsa, corn, chives, jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Tacos - $10.5: Choice of meat & tortilla, pico, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skinny Turkey Tacos - $12: Choice of tortilla, cucumber pico, cheese, pinto beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie - $11: Fritos, chopped beef, beans, cheese, sour cream, chives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - $12: Chopped beef, cheese, beans, sour cream, bbq sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Burrito - $12.5: Burrito and Frito Pie combined Available at: dinner, lunch
Burger Basket
- Hamburger - $15: Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $16: Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, choice of cheese, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $17: Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, choice of cheese, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Golden Fried
- Chicken Fried Steak - $17: Choice of two sides, gravy, Texas toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fingers - $17: Choice of two sides, gravy, Texas toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $14.5: Choice of two sides Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat by the Pound
- Brisket (per lb) - $28 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Sausage (per lb) - $23 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage (per lb) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork (per lb) - $22 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken (per lb) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey (per lb) - $22 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Rack Ribs - $17.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Full Rack Ribs - $35 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side - Small - $4: Baked beans, coleslaw, fries, okra, green beans, corn, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, or potato salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side - Medium - $8: Baked beans, coleslaw, fries, okra, green beans, corn, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, or potato salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side - Large - $16: Baked beans, coleslaw, fries, okra, green beans, corn, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, or potato salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fountain Drink / Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Lil' Folks
- Kids 1 Meat Plate - $8: Includes 1 side Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lil' Burger with Chips - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Sandwich with Chips - $6 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac n Cheese - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $7.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $6: Includes 1 side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Meating Place BBQ
- Is The Meating Place BBQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Meating Place BBQ has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mushrooms, Onion Ring Basket and Pulled Pork (per lb).
- What can I eat at The Meating Place BBQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Mushrooms, Onion Ring Basket and Pulled Pork (per lb) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Meating Place BBQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Mushrooms and The Texas Trio.
- Is The Meating Place BBQ gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Meating Place BBQ?
- BBQ Tacos, at roughly 79.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
