Clark's Outpost - Tioga, TX

Clark’s is a BBQ famous for briskets that cook in smokers over smoldering green hickory or pecan wood, becoming slices so supple that the gentlest fork pressure separates a mouthful. The warm barbecue sauce, supplied on the side in Grolsch beer bottles, is dark, spicy, and provocatively sweet.

88% Approval Rating (17 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

brisket ($12.00)

BBQ Sauce (N/A)

ribs ($15.00)

fried corn ($3.00)

Fried Cheese Balls (N/A)

Tamales ($6.00)

Barbecue Beef Brisket - Mail Order ($51.00)

Rack of BBQ Pork Ribs - Mail Order ($18.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Clark’s Outpost, a good hour north of Dallas, is a Lone Star legend patronized by local horse breeders, city folk hungry for a country meal, flamboyant high rollers who arrive by helicopter in the field across the road, and good-food pilgrims from all over the U.S. in ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

3/30/2009 - bearcuisinenm, $19
2/24/2008 - Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle, $50
7/9/2000 - Michael Stern, $12

Map & Directions

Gene Autry Drive at Hwy 377, Tioga, TX
940-437-2414

http://clarksoutpost.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Buried under an avalanche of chili and cheese, the pork tamales were an unexpected excellent find."
buffetbuster

"This unusual side dish comes with nails for easy eating."
buffetbuster

"Although Texas is beef country, the meaty pork ribs should not be ignored."
buffetbuster

"Clark's chocolate meringue pie is the tallest we have seen this side of Stone's in Iowa."
buffetbuster

"Clark's weather-beaten front entrance is pure Roadfood!"
buffetbuster

"Tioga, Texas, is where Gene Autry was born. It remains a country-crossroads town, which adds great local color to Clark's four-star barbecue."
Michael Stern