Dining Guide

Chuck’s Country Smoke House

City: Carthage

Cuisine: Barbecue

Method: Hickory, oak, and pecan in an offset smoker

Pitmaster: Chuck Terrell

Rating: ★★★

Address: 4934 FM 1970, Carthage, TX, 75633

Hours: Tues-Thur 11-2, F 11-2 & 4-9, Sat 4-9

Phone: (903) 690-0105

Year Opened: 2014

Last updated: January 21, 2015

Reviews

January 23, 2015

Chuck’s Country Smoke House

By Daniel Vaughn

If it weren’t for the big, red sign that reads “BBQ” out along FM 1970, I’d probably have passed Chuck’s Smoke House. It’s a few miles southwest of Carthage in East Texas, near the shores of Lake Murvaul. A metal bull mounted to the roof and hand painted lettering on the sign makes this look …

Sarah Tidwell

The food was wonderful. Some of the best BBQ I have had. I loved that everyone came and checked on us. It was great that you, Chuck, recognized your locals. Let me know when you want to open one in Fort Worth. Till then I will be happy coming by when I visit my in-laws.