How Pitmaster Arnis Robbins Built One of the Best BBQ Spots in West Texas - Smoke Point

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Just outside Lubbock, Texas, Arnis Robbins serves some of the best barbecue in the state at Evie Mae's, with dishes like pork ribs, green chile cheese sausage, brisket, and more.
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  • @ford4life069
    @ford4life069 Жыл бұрын

    I was blessed to live a block away from their trailer when they were just a trailer in a parking lot and we loved what they served back then. When they built that space just up the road, I was beyond thrilled. I'd wait for them to post on FB every Saturday, no line, lots of brisket left and we'd beat feet up there. We've never been up there that one of the owners didn't greet us and ask how everything was. It's more than great food. It's great service and great people. They've loaned smokers to competitors who had fire destroy their restaurant so they could fight and keep their business alive. They've really given back to others in the Lubbock area and I'll proudly continue to support them. 💜 now if only we can get that jalapeno corn on the menu permanently. 😉😄

  • @jiwilliams2026

    @jiwilliams2026

    Жыл бұрын

    No one cares

  • @ford4life069

    @ford4life069

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jiwilliams2026 funny. It's attitude like yours that no one actually cares abt troll. Go back to your irrelevancy.

  • @davidverdugo6266

    @davidverdugo6266

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jiwilliams2026 LOL!! Ya stop bragging Connie

  • @malghus6278

    @malghus6278

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jiwilliams2026 I care . That was very enlightening Connie.

  • @iron_boy_2008

    @iron_boy_2008

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jiwilliams2026 awwwwww jealous cause he cant taste it🤓

  • @tagbon
    @tagbon Жыл бұрын

    Love watching these videos - entertainment, educational, appetizing and a celebration of people mastering their craft. Thanks for making them! 😊

  • @murdo601

    @murdo601

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree!

  • @peacevillow3033

    @peacevillow3033

    Жыл бұрын

    That green jalapeños inside the trash bag is a big NO. Trash bag plastic are not food grade material 🤮

  • @minilager
    @minilager Жыл бұрын

    This makes me wanna go to Texas and try it for myself! It's so inspiring, listening to someone being a complete nerd about what they do. I can only imagine, waking up and thinking about new ways to perfect a craft like they do everyday!

  • @chrishoward735
    @chrishoward7356 ай бұрын

    big respect for charring, peeling and hand chopping the chilli’s for sausage, love seeing that much care and effort 🧡🧡

  • @dirtnbeer

    @dirtnbeer

    6 ай бұрын

    I love Hatch chili’s!

  • @russellridge8623

    @russellridge8623

    Ай бұрын

    @@dirtnbeer There’s are same as everyone else’s. Just great marketing.

  • @kwood1493
    @kwood1493 Жыл бұрын

    I started my own bbq pop up at my local market a few months back! It hard work but I’m enjoying it and learning all the time. You inspire me and your operation looks amazing! Thanks for this video👍🏻

  • @xxxWheelchairsxxx313

    @xxxWheelchairsxxx313

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah brother keep going🤘🏻

  • @ToddAndelin
    @ToddAndelin Жыл бұрын

    to create a restaurant and such a well done menu, and to build stuff from scratch and then to serve it all up consistently ... takes thousands of hours and patience and generosity to employees.... respect

  • @tctk1
    @tctk1 Жыл бұрын

    Oh man I'd travel from Toronto Canada down south just for this place. Looks amazing I love the dedication and the science behind every choice

  • @williamglade6975
    @williamglade6975 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best BBQ place I have ever eaten at. It sells out quickly. Everything on the menu is excellent!!!

  • @rusface2401
    @rusface2401 Жыл бұрын

    Some of the BEST BBQ in the US! Just moved from Lubbock to Dallas and Evie Mae's is something that is extremely missed! Y'all are the GOATS of BBQ!

  • @crisvega7588

    @crisvega7588

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out Goldee's and Panther City

  • @nando2139

    @nando2139

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this place…but far from some of the best. There’s better BBQ places in the rest of Texas. San Angelo near by will get you good quality BBQ. Hill BBQ at Yellow house coffee by far outclasses Evie Maes. Even The Shack is better. Big Es BBQ…even better….don’t get me wrong it’s great to go and grab a free beer while you wait or eat, but I’m afraid this place is more overhyped than anything…but that’s just what Lubbock does. It overhypes things. K know I sound salty…I just don’t get the hype.

  • @trillnix3043

    @trillnix3043

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nando2139 bro. It’s all opinion. You can’t tell someone what the best food is. It’s all subjective. Make your own comment

  • @ToastedLobster

    @ToastedLobster

    Жыл бұрын

    @@trillnix3043 It's only subjective to a certain point. There's a very clear difference between good food and bad food. Nobody is going to choose a undercooked, underseasoned brisket over one that's been perfectly cooked and seasoned

  • @qburns2035

    @qburns2035

    Жыл бұрын

    Also Terry Blacks, Hiem and Pecan Lodge

  • @ryanwaidalowski9221
    @ryanwaidalowski9221 Жыл бұрын

    I am a chef of 30 years it takes a while to master brisket. These guys are master brisket and BBQ chefs. Dahm looks amazing

  • @ndabarishebahoza5633

    @ndabarishebahoza5633

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha chef Ryan clearly it's easy these days to be a chef

  • @ChefJ_reece

    @ChefJ_reece

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ndabarishebahoza5633 go find out

  • @ndabarishebahoza5633

    @ndabarishebahoza5633

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChefJ_reece found out what ? How can't ya be a chef with all these videos on KZread

  • @trlckykid

    @trlckykid

    10 ай бұрын

    It really does take a while to understand brisket... you can watch tutorials all you want, it wont work for some weird reason

  • @SmokeNGunsBBQ

    @SmokeNGunsBBQ

    6 ай бұрын

    @@trlckykid sit on your ass smoking a cigar and drinking while you keep the temp at about 220 to 275 for 6 hours or so. Then you put it in the aluminum pan for another 6 and it's done. Easiest thing ever.

  • @slimaftermathshady
    @slimaftermathshady Жыл бұрын

    This just looks awesome! So much passion and love going into it. A piece of art i would call this

  • @sanzwastaken
    @sanzwastaken Жыл бұрын

    I never thought you could take BBQ to such a level with so many steps. The team certainly gets my respect.

  • @NoDoSwLa
    @NoDoSwLa Жыл бұрын

    I'm a totally into brisket and not that big of a sausage fan. but that sausage stuffing/filling looks incredible! Would love to try them

  • @alirezaetezadi7469
    @alirezaetezadi7469 Жыл бұрын

    The gent and his team deserve all respect. They turn this job to art. Much appreciated.

  • @HPM2006
    @HPM2006 Жыл бұрын

    Can never get enough of these bbq videos 👍

  • @tpeberle
    @tpeberle Жыл бұрын

    Ate at Evie Mae's last time I was in Lubbock. Definitely top couple briskets I have ever had. Nice to see what went into the meal.

  • @punkrawkgangsta
    @punkrawkgangsta Жыл бұрын

    I'm really proud of this place, it's fantastic. This area hasn't known BBQ this legit since OG Stubbs to be honest.

  • @danschumacher5427

    @danschumacher5427

    Жыл бұрын

    Rip stubbs

  • @casonriley9958

    @casonriley9958

    Жыл бұрын

    The Shack was really really good

  • @ford4life069

    @ford4life069

    Жыл бұрын

    I never had OG Stubbs because I'm too young but I hear he was amazing at his craft also. I use the spice blends that carry his name at home proudly knowing he was in Lubbock. The green chili chicken kit is so good for tacos.

  • @ByronLanham
    @ByronLanham Жыл бұрын

    I live in Lubbock and Evie Mae's is some of the best BBQ I've ever had. There is a line before they open every day. Thanks for spotlighting them.

  • @bigred9991
    @bigred9991 Жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in Texas, and I can tell you just by looking at the ribs and brisket that it's probably some of the best BBQ money can buy. So many people think that if the rib is tender enough to pull the bone out that it's good, not true when I see that I immediately know they won't be worth eating. Nice to see someone with that knowledge. One day I'm going to make it down there to try this place out.

  • @gilcd85
    @gilcd85 Жыл бұрын

    Love how you shared the detailed steps of your cook. Respect! I'll come visit next time I'm in the area

  • @tentrickspony8925
    @tentrickspony8925 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Africa and have never been on a plane, I've decided that one day I'll come visit. 😀

  • @rihamkarim3644

    @rihamkarim3644

    Ай бұрын

    no one cares and they don't like blck ppl lmaoooo no one does

  • @kiddynamite2700
    @kiddynamite2700 Жыл бұрын

    amazing how so many places do the same exact process yet they can be so different. All in the care & detail throughout the smoking process.

  • @BBQROCKSTAR178
    @BBQROCKSTAR178 Жыл бұрын

    Man….I love the use of Hatch chiles instead of conventional jalapeño. Next time out west, I’m stopping in to check this place out….looks legit! Great job, guys!

  • @shelby7599
    @shelby7599 Жыл бұрын

    Best BBQ ever! I may be biased but I’m pretty proud of my cousins for creating a business doing something they love! If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend making the trip. They weren’t ranked top 10 in the state multiple years in a row for nothing.

  • @michaeldominici610
    @michaeldominici610 Жыл бұрын

    Really great video. Every step well-attended, described, and appealing. Well done!

  • @rnhwebdev
    @rnhwebdev Жыл бұрын

    We visit there everytime we come to Lubbock. Nathan was gracious to give me a pit tour and talk Q for a while on one of my visits. Awesome folks, awesome Q!

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 Жыл бұрын

    You have a great understanding on who to cook,great barbecue understanding who you what to cook everything, and have a great team to work together with.

  • @donaldfarr8162
    @donaldfarr8162 Жыл бұрын

    Love BBQ and could watch them all day. This was great.

  • @erikvance7428
    @erikvance7428 Жыл бұрын

    Evie Mae’s is great! I really appreciate him being so open about his methods.

  • @ford4life069

    @ford4life069

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe he went and coached the Frenship school district bbq team also a few years ago. He has shared his methods, equipment, and passion with the community in many ways.

  • @mikebowerstv
    @mikebowerstv Жыл бұрын

    I love Evie Mae’s! Great food, great people and this was a great video!

  • @marcquellestewart2670
    @marcquellestewart2670 Жыл бұрын

    Your a great person Robert keep up the great work!! You just really made my day with this video bro!

  • @jl.c.8673
    @jl.c.8673 Жыл бұрын

    All about this looks awesome. Incredible amount of work behind the sausages.

  • @sh0kxxx
    @sh0kxxx Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love seeing green chili here, people are missing out! It is so good

  • @thomash4296
    @thomash4296 Жыл бұрын

    I’m literally happy crying as a fatty. I was raised in Texas so bbq is my first love. But I also lived in New Mexico for ten years so that green chili smell is nostalgic for me. So to have them both is a dream.

  • @goodone5590

    @goodone5590

    Жыл бұрын

    you should stop by and get some brisket!

  • @stevetrimborn3739
    @stevetrimborn3739 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That all looks amazing, and I love your story. Now, I feel like I need to book a flight from FL to Lubbock and get some of this!!!!

  • @thinklikeanengineer806
    @thinklikeanengineer806 Жыл бұрын

    Evie Mae's is the best! So proud of them! If you know, you know, so don't miss out on this West Texas treasure!

  • @abelgarcia30
    @abelgarcia30 Жыл бұрын

    Lucky enough to live right down the street from Evie Mae’s here in Wolfforth. Great consistency in all their meats. Been eating the best BBQ from them since they had their food truck down the road from the current location. Really cool to see them highlighted on Eater! Always super nice friendly staff and the free beer is awesome!!!

  • @ford4life069

    @ford4life069

    Жыл бұрын

    I was down the road from them too behind the Dixie Dog that closed a few months ago. We moved abt an hr away and still make time to drive up several times a year. Sooo good.

  • @atruinaugustus
    @atruinaugustus Жыл бұрын

    when i came home from deployment to visit family my best friend brought me here and i have been craving going back to Maes the last 4 years. its the only place i recommend to people who travel thru the area. we dont get good quality Texas Style BBQ in VA due to our location so when someone brings up well just go to mission bbq and im like nope you bring me the meats i will show you how its done. people outside of Texas just dont get that you dont need all this fancy stuff to have good quality bbq. Maes takes the simple process and sticks with it and thats why its so good.

  • @robedmund9948
    @robedmund9948 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE seeing that green chile roll, man! Combining that with BBQ is sheer genius!!

  • @enlighten_me1912
    @enlighten_me1912 Жыл бұрын

    Love this man's passion for cooking BBQ.

  • @rlando777
    @rlando777 Жыл бұрын

    It’s Amazing how you can take a traditional product and make it a masterpiece!!

  • @pierrefourie5753
    @pierrefourie575311 ай бұрын

    This look so good. From South Africa i will never have the joy to taste this amazing food.

  • @jasonskelton6270
    @jasonskelton6270 Жыл бұрын

    christ there is so much prep involved here! lots of love put into this food and it looks delicous

  • @scottmason6282
    @scottmason6282 Жыл бұрын

    Looks Great , Love All Your Methods Going To Have To Come Check You Out Next Time To Texas ! Y'all Rock ! 😊😊😊💯💯💯

  • @Jdcie
    @Jdcie Жыл бұрын

    New Mexico Chile is one of the best foods on planet earth. Brought a tear to my eye hearing you say you replace jalapeno with green chile wherever possible. I need to take a road trip out to this place. I want to drink the chile broth!!

  • @federicosagun4615
    @federicosagun4615 Жыл бұрын

    Keep doing what your doing brother. We are hungry and the community need you.

  • @Struler08
    @Struler08 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Sweden! Loved the video, Great content!

  • @ahaley42
    @ahaley42 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!! Arnis, Mallory, and crew are amazing people! I'm so hungry now.

  • @Omikoshi78
    @Omikoshi78 Жыл бұрын

    The guys looks like the final boss for a bbq joint.

  • @petester_1839
    @petester_1839 Жыл бұрын

    I live 2 hours away from wolforth ,tx . I have been to evie maes twice and I will tell you , this is some of the best BBQ you will ever eat! The pork ribs are to die for, they melt in your mouth , so tender. also the beef ribs are so good! Brisket is so moist! Green chili cheese sausage is delicious. You have to try Evie Maes! Best BBQ around these parts!!

  • @gantz0949
    @gantz09494 ай бұрын

    That chili roaster so cool. Brings backs memories of seeing them outside grocery stores

  • @StitchJones
    @StitchJones Жыл бұрын

    Incredible video! Thank you.

  • @JPOW94
    @JPOW94 Жыл бұрын

    So much work goes into a good bbq well done guys looks lovely

  • @TheTobes99
    @TheTobes99 Жыл бұрын

    Bruh these guys are legit and that brisket looks amazing.

  • @Driolo95
    @Driolo95 Жыл бұрын

    This brisket slapped between brioche and some pickles/onion, jesus christ I need it now

  • @majoroldladyakamom6948

    @majoroldladyakamom6948

    Жыл бұрын

    Please do not use The Lord's name in vein. Thanks.

  • @putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877

    @putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877

    Жыл бұрын

    Please use correct grammar. Thanks.

  • @robertcoleman2193

    @robertcoleman2193

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @2WheelKam
    @2WheelKamАй бұрын

    Go try it! You won't be disappointed! I've had BBQ at all the big famous Texas restaurants and Evie Mae's is the one I keep thinking about. It's unique flavors that you don't find at other places. From the Oak fired smokers (as opposed to Mesquite or Applewood), to the homemade sauces, spices, and desserts, it's world class food! Arnis and Mallory are amazing and we're all super proud of what they've built. They never do anything halfway!

  • @djgeorgieporgie3842
    @djgeorgieporgie3842 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing and inspiring stuff guys 🙌🏽 well done

  • @ssr1205
    @ssr1205 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome that he is keeping the NM green chile traditions going!

  • @louispaparella5766
    @louispaparella5766 Жыл бұрын

    Always high on the Texas Monthly Magazine's list of 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas. Eaten there...it's the real deal. Free beer while you are in line, super friendly/helpful folks, always cheerful...it's disgustingly tasty tender grub!

  • @omecool20
    @omecool20 Жыл бұрын

    The intro of She Drives Me Crazy is iconic ... still is :)

  • @herielacastillo4128
    @herielacastillo4128 Жыл бұрын

    This looks so yummy. I would love to try!!!

  • @jaytomson7052
    @jaytomson7052 Жыл бұрын

    I remember when you could play and affordably try new things when cooking a brisket... that joy has been stolen.

  • @toddthebod22
    @toddthebod22 Жыл бұрын

    Everything looks amazing!

  • @gsmoneygsmoney1479
    @gsmoneygsmoney1479 Жыл бұрын

    very very nice Video. Awesome Great story. If I ever get to Lubbock.

  • @paulh6053
    @paulh6053 Жыл бұрын

    wow. amazing job guys. great video and i am hungry .

  • @bewise2297
    @bewise2297 Жыл бұрын

    Kudos to him. I love our side the Box thinkers! If I ever go to Lubbock I’m definitely going there! 🥩

  • @jdsrcs8061
    @jdsrcs8061 Жыл бұрын

    BBQ and Hatch chilies!!!! I'm in!!!🤘🤘🤘 I love BBQ'ing as well. Nothing is cooler then when the kids ask, papa make ribs this weekend' then seeing a pile of bones!!!👍👍👍

  • @ALEEtile
    @ALEEtile Жыл бұрын

    By far the best BBQ I’ve ever had!

  • @pippi7144
    @pippi7144 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video I hope I make it to Texas one day to try this

  • @rack11
    @rack11 Жыл бұрын

    So nice to see the Hatch green chiles!

  • @gokobe9121
    @gokobe9121 Жыл бұрын

    That my friend is one juicy palatable brisket! Would love to go try it some day! Love from Cali❤️

  • @MackGauge1
    @MackGauge110 ай бұрын

    This BBQ is the best I have ever had. Great place get there early people and enjoy!

  • @sabrecatsmiladon7380
    @sabrecatsmiladon73809 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Houston and we hunted and fished a lot. 3 Brothers playing football so we ATE a lot. We had 2-3 briskets a month (I remember 19 cents a lbs) and cooked them on the old 50 gallon barrel BBQ pit with mostly oak. There were no wood chips in grocery stores back then but we had hickory too

  • @gregford1124
    @gregford1124 Жыл бұрын

    as far as being the first BBQ joint in west Tx, I was quite amused, I worked for dougs BBQ in amarillo tx in the 1970s ,Dougs bbx had been there for many years as well as others or more in the area,this was before you were born so understand you may think you were the first but I hope to visit your restaurant soon! keep up the good work !

  • @operatoncreation6396
    @operatoncreation6396 Жыл бұрын

    love how every person is a educator in the video, explaining everything... god i wish teleportation was a thing

  • @SlapMyGorillaGorilla
    @SlapMyGorillaGorilla Жыл бұрын

    Smoke Point!!!! Thank you Eater 🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @danielspain4766
    @danielspain4766 Жыл бұрын

    Really well done documentary

  • @st.bernard1501
    @st.bernard1501 Жыл бұрын

    Very impressive my Man 👍🏼. I'm from Hatch , NM and that really passed my Visionary test! 💯! 🙏🏼

  • @Antonin1738
    @Antonin1738 Жыл бұрын

    great stuff and such simple seasonings too

  • @Serafim100
    @Serafim100 Жыл бұрын

    That end speach made the whole video for me, grats !

  • @korswe
    @korswe Жыл бұрын

    brisket and velocity uttered in the same sentence. Respect!

  • @randysiler7458
    @randysiler7458 Жыл бұрын

    These people love what they do. 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @nicholassmith8212
    @nicholassmith8212 Жыл бұрын

    Love this!

  • @jolantad7971
    @jolantad7971 Жыл бұрын

    From whats shown here seems like each n every of embloyees behind production feels quite comfortable whith various posts and products. Pretty confident about what theyre doing. Rly seems well organised and rotated workplace.

  • @Will-id7nz
    @Will-id7nz Жыл бұрын

    Nice New Mexico green chili with Texas brisket. A match made in heaven.

  • @lpd1snipe
    @lpd1snipe Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, great Channel!

  • @martinblake2278
    @martinblake2278 Жыл бұрын

    They became a real restaurant? Wow! Will definitely eat there someday.

  • @erubielalanis6658
    @erubielalanis6658 Жыл бұрын

    I doubt I'll ever be in Lubbock TX but if I ever am this is the type of place that I like to support. I wish I had some of that brisket right now.

  • @jmason61
    @jmason61 Жыл бұрын

    Ha this came up randomly but it's badass with the flames & homemade metal machine cookers... great video the food looks awesome

  • @ineedbbq
    @ineedbbq Жыл бұрын

    Look good. Just shared this to your facebook page and will add it to our list of good bbq on our site. I can't wait to give you all a try.

  • @choppylight
    @choppylight Жыл бұрын

    I feel very lucky that I get to enjoy that green chili every day of the week if I wanted to. As I just live 30mins south of Hatch NM.

  • @robdobson5056
    @robdobson5056 Жыл бұрын

    Damn that looks good!!

  • @mrmtb
    @mrmtb Жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure of eating at Evie Mae's with my father a few months before he passed away. At the time they didn't have a liquor licence, and just had a couple coolers of beer set out for those of us queued up for them to open.

  • @timcastleman3427

    @timcastleman3427

    Жыл бұрын

    That's how it's always been. Free beer when they're open. Love this place.

  • @MasterEggroll
    @MasterEggroll Жыл бұрын

    I want that tray right now!! ahhhhh

  • @scottlucidi6476
    @scottlucidi6476 Жыл бұрын

    looks awesome

  • @johnhansen8272
    @johnhansen8272 Жыл бұрын

    Shout out to Emma Mendoza working the pit! I don’t know you but much respect!

  • @mohnjark3739
    @mohnjark3739 Жыл бұрын

    Salute to this pitmasters this business is not easy.

  • @soytheorganichispanic1766
    @soytheorganichispanic17666 ай бұрын

    being from new mexico seeing the green chili made me happy

  • @thelostone6981
    @thelostone6981 Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I smoked some pork ribs yesterday because that’s cheaper than driving to Texas!! But if I lived there, I’d be there once a week or more!

  • @amamdawhatever
    @amamdawhatever Жыл бұрын

    Mmmm fresh roasted green chile for sausage Love this so much!

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