Casey Lee’s BBQ

Tucked just three minutes off Highway 10 on South Main Street, Casey Lee’s BBQ feels like a glorified food‑truck perched beneath a towering pecan tree. Owners Gregg and chef‑partner Max, a Gen‑Z culinary prodigy, blend classic Texas smoke with live‑fire techniques, delivering dishes that range from the buttery smoked Akaushi beef tri‑tip to the Asian‑glazed pork spare ribs finished with fried shallots and sesame seeds. Their menu also showcases a juicy smoked turkey drizzled with house‑made garlic butter, tender pork loin, and a barbacoa‑style beef cheek sandwich. Creative sides keep the palate excited: pork‑belly fried rice topped with tomatillo salsa, elote pasta salad with chili‑lime dressing, honey‑butter cornbread, honey‑lime cashew coleslaw, loaded potato salad with bacon and cheese, and flaky buttermilk biscuits served with salted whipped honey butter. For dessert, the giant chocolate‑chip cookie and Grandma Poodle’s honey‑nut bar add a nostalgic sweet finish. The dining area consists of a simple window service and a shaded deck where locals and travelers can linger under the pecan canopy, soaking up the small‑town vibe. Open Saturdays from 11 a.m. until the food runs out, the price range sits comfortably at $$, offering generous portions without breaking the bank. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or ordering catering for a community event, Casey Lee’s promises mindful, quality ingredients and a flavor adventure that keeps Flatonia’s residents coming back week after week.