Ken-Tex Bar-B-Q in Shelbyville

Ken-Tex Bar-B-Q in Shelbyville
3.5 / 5
50 reviews

1163 Mount Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065-7818, Shelbyville

Overview

Cuisine
  • American
  • Barbecue
Features
  • Takeout
  • Seating
Good for
  • Families witd children

Restaurant Hours

Monday

11:00 am

Wednesday

11:00 am

Friday

11:00 am

Sunday

11:00 am

I would love it if Ken Tex would open a restaurant in sparta tn. Or cookeville tn. This is my favorite all time restaurant the long horn stew is heaven. I grew up in Ky. Whenever we went through Shelbyville we always ate here.

It was delicious

Review

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raymond mickler
google
05.12.2024
1/5

They dont pick up their phone

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Crystal Schmiesing
google
10.13.2018
5/5

The brisket and potato salad are sooooo good!!

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Kathy Moore
google
10.07.2018
5/5

Delicious pulled pork sandwich, pinto beans & fries.

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John Clark
google
10.02.2018
5/5

Enough to feed an army for cheap, delicious too.

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Robin Palaima
google
09.19.2018
5/5

I had the pulled pork bbq and it was quite good. Casual atmosphere. Nice people that work there.

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Nancy Thompson
google
09.09.2018
3/5

Pork loin was good but bun was stale. Help wasn't all that friendly. Never received a thank you. Will probably give it another try.

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invader ting
google
07.18.2018
5/5

Rustic BBQ with great taste and cozy atmosphere and low prices

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Drew Ernst
google
07.15.2018
5/5

Absolutely some of the very best brisket I have had outside of competition and festivals. It certainly rivals the best for cook tenderness, smoke ring, juiciness and flavor. Kudos job well done! And that's coming from a pitmaster. I shall return many more times.

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Domenic Bocelli
google
07.14.2018
5/5

I've been eating here for over 20 years, all I can say is thank you for remaining a delicious part of my life.

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Philip Carl
google
06.07.2018
3/5

Just ok. Nice and polite people, and not bad food, but not blowing me away.

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Robert Mandt
google
06.06.2018
5/5

All you can eat in the restaurant for $22.!

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Greg McClellan
google
05.25.2018
5/5

This is a fantastic place. It has some of the best pork BBQ ribs I've had anywhere!

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Rhonda Byrnside
google
05.20.2018
2/5

People not very clean. Not very helpful. Back room floor nasty looking.

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Michael Anderson
google
05.08.2018
5/5

Great food and friendly atmosphere

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Ben Hollins
google
03.21.2018
4/5

Good food and ok price.

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J.J. McDowell
google
03.15.2018
5/5

The food was excellent. Service was perfect. I highly recommend their brisket.

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Darla Rayleen
google
03.08.2018
1/5

Gross.!!!! Chicken was cold. Stew was cold. Not customer friendly.

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Arthur Davis
google
02.07.2018
5/5

Delicious food if you haven't tried it your missing out

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Laura Sanor
google
02.05.2018
5/5

Their homemade Desserts are delicious also!!

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Melissa Christopherson
google
01.18.2018
1/5

The pulled pork wasn't good. It was really saucy and mushy to the point there was no chew. It's definitely not fresh and maybe in a crockpot for too long. I recommend sauce as optional and fresh meat.

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rob hance
google
09.22.2017
5/5

The brisket and cowboy stew are the best

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Janet Herrell
google
08.03.2017
2/5

Had a brisket sandwich with slaw and baked beans. Very disappointed , brisket was dry no juiciness and little smoke,slaw had no dressing and the beans tasted like they came straight from a can. Spouse had a pork loin sandwich, again no juiciness and little flavor , pinto beans had no seasoning,inedible, potato salad tasted like it came from Walmart. And the young man cutting the meat acted like we were imposing on his time , needless to say will not be returning.

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Wayne H
google
07.21.2017
5/5

It was all very good. The pork was great but the brisket stole the show.

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Evelyne Ringia Hancock
google
06.13.2017
5/5

Absolutely delicious bbq. They have all tou can eat option and they have outdoor seating area. I recommend this place

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Theresa Nichols
google
05.21.2017
5/5

Great service! Love coming here with my family. Everyone makes you feel welcomed and the food is always perfect.

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erica pugh
google
05.20.2017
5/5

First time here. My husband and tried their short ribs half rack with slaw, potatoe salad and fries. The ribs are smokey and tender. Will come again with family

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Hayleigh Black
google
05.08.2017
5/5

Their ribs are fall off the bone good. Potato salad was good too.

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Danielle Burns
google
04.27.2017
5/5

Small, place, big taste! The staff was very nice and fast. The food is great! All you can eat for $25, can't beat it. I definitely recommend this place!

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Winfred McBroom
google
04.10.2017
5/5

I'll give it 5 stars! No complaints about the food, it was all good! Got there before 12 and there was a line out the door when I left!

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Alyssa Marie
google
04.08.2017
5/5

Absolutely some of the best BBQ foods I've ever tasted tonight. I got the all you can eat because I wanted to try a little if everything. Was NOT disappointed. Everything was so delicious, fresh, and they had an excellent selection. If this is your first time here I definitely recommend the all you can eat and ask for a small sample of all of their meats. They have half chicken, sliced chicken, pork loin, BBQ pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. Staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful with explaining what seasoning/sauces is used on what dishes. Also the all you can eat includes all sides you can sample.This place is certainly a rare gem in the town of Shelbyville. Highly recommend.

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Dorothy Wilkins
google
04.05.2017
5/5

Great everything. The pinto beans and coleslaw are vegetarian and taste great. Husband loves the brisket. Longhorn chili too. Try everything, you can't go wrong. Very friendly staff.

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Matt Howard
google
02.16.2017
5/5

Great BBQ brisket! Tasty seasoned fries and delicious sweet tea! If I am in Shelbyville I am eating at Ken-Tex.

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Robert Sparrow
google
02.14.2017
5/5

Having spent the past 25 years in Texas, I know what good brisket is supposed to taste like. Ken-Tex BBQ has the best I've tried in Kentucky. The sauce was perfect for it, made in house. Good value, friendly staff, it's what BBQ is all about. I will be stopping in every time I am in the Shelbyville area!

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Gary Coffey
google
01.12.2017
5/5

Ken tex has great food at great prices. I drove past marks feed store anpther 26 miles to eat at ken tex. Workers are always polite and courteous. You wont regret eating there.

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jason elgin
google
10.24.2016
5/5

Good French fries and basic chili the way I like it. I enjoyed the brisket. I’m always glad to see coke products and fountain service where I can get my own refills. Also there are quality name brand condiments. I can’t eat like I used to but the $19.95 all you can eat would be great for large appetites.

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jonathan fox
google
09.08.2016
5/5

Good food and great service... he does a great job cutting the meat of your choice right in front of you!

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Just Me
google
09.05.2016
5/5

Excellent place....great food... wonderful people 100% real BBQ!!!

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Mike Spurlock
google
09.01.2016
5/5

Fantastic BBQ. If you're in the Frankfort Kentucky area hitting the bourbon trail or otherwise, stop it here. It's some of the best barbecue you'll find in the area

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Wesley McGraw
google
07.26.2016
5/5

Great food at a great price. Can't ask for better

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Austin Rogers
google
06.27.2016
5/5

This is my favorite place to have a brisket sandwich! I wish they had more sauce selections like other barbecue places... Despite that though, still some of the best food!

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Scott Brown
google
06.10.2016
5/5

Great food and service

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Laura LaJoie
google
05.02.2016
4/5

Excellent brisket. Every now and again, you don't get a good cut but they are good for the most part. The sides are excellent!

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melissa clerk
google
04.14.2016
5/5

This place is amazing 😍, everything I ordered from the brisket to the stew was to die for, great food friendly staff. Love this place

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Karen Ray
google
03.22.2016
3/5

Had not been here in years and remembered the food here being wonderful. Couldn't wait to take my out of town guest here, however, our briskets were very dry and we thew them out. Ours sides were delicious. Will go back and try again.

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Bill Cottrell
google
03.15.2016
5/5

Excellent food and recipe...for almost all of over 30 years eating there.

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Tom Tharos
google
03.11.2016
5/5

Good BBQ sandwich prepared in front of me while I waited. The potato salad was delicious and the fries awesome. The BBQ sauce was good. Bathroom was clean. Looks like a hole in the wall, but those are the ones that surprise you.

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Samantha Deplata
google
03.06.2016
5/5

They were fantastic... Loved the guys that took my order! That brisket was fantastic

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Richard Moore
google
02.21.2016
5/5

Great service. Friendly workers that mad we great recommendations.

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Oscar Hernandez
google
02.15.2016
5/5

I’ve been going to Ken-Tex since I moved to Shelby county a couple years ago. They made a great first impression and I’ve been going ever since! Ken-Tex has the best BBQ in the area.

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Ayshia Wood
google
02.12.2016
5/5

Just left the restaurant & it was my first time coming here. The food was AMAZING! As soon as we walked in, we ordered, and our food was ready in no time - hot and fresh. Place was clean, nice, and quiet. The staff was great too. I believe the woman may be the owner, and she knew it was my first time there, and she came over to ask how everything was, and made sure I was enjoying the food. WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!

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