Loves Van, TX

I think it is.
But not out that way that often.

 

Passed by this week - they are both open and the Soulman's was packed as usual for dinner. The pork was deeeeelicious.

 

Usually i hit up soulmans for a pulled pork and sweet tea on my way out of Texas each week...

 

Had a lady at the fuel desk at the old one say that it was still making $$$ so they were gonna keep it open.

 

Just as an FYI regarding the two Loves truck stops at Van, TX (and the Soulman's bbq)

If headed west, be advised they have recently moved the exit further back, about a quarter mile or more. If you have a routine of going in there often, you might miss the exit if you're operating on auto-pilot and exit when you see the truck stops and bbq place.

 

Ate at Soulman's once. It was ok to me. If I remember correctly, the ribs were a little dry.

Best place I've found for BBQ on the road is the small joint down the hill from the Oak Grove 70 parking lot. $15, and my tummy is full, and my face is full of sauce and smiling.