3115 Hwy 6, Bayou Vista TX 77563
“This is a nice, clean and clean smelling place. It's a well stocked EZ Mart. There's quite a variety of things here. But I think the main attraction is that the kitchen in back is the service counter for Smoking Z's BBQ. It can be tricky to find when you're coming from North. Also, there's no signage for the BBQ. it just happens to be hidden in the back of the EZ Mart. It's all take out. I've loaded up large family packs several times for family and it's always requested again. This BBQ is top shelf and in the same class as some of the best in the Texas coast. It's popular if you know about it and sells out. Lots of locals and hungry industry workers can line up quickly and buy boxes of food. BBQ by the pound is only on weekends and creative sandwiches are burgers during the week. The sides are good and unique to the place which is a plus and he makes some really (really) good sausage blends that change up according to his mood. Look it up before hand if you can. Oh, the EZ Mart is great convenience store too.”
7801 Hwy 6, Hitchcock TX 77563
“The store is clean, well stocked, and prices are reasonable. Mr. Andy, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with. He knows his customers by name and the clearly like trading with him. When my mother was having trouble sending money to me via Moneygram he stayed involved until things were resolved. I highly recommend this store and especially wish to thank Andy for his help and his compassion.”
3120 Hwy 6, Hitchcock TX 77563
“Easy convenience right down the road everything you need without going into town and now they have a smoke house inside with the best bbq you've ever had now they've got it all”
4014 Hwy 6, Hitchcock TX 77563
“Can’t tell you how amazing our little dollar general is! Store # 16919 What a GodSend, out here in Bayou Vista we are able to zip up to our DG and they have exactly what I’m looking for 99% of the tine& their prices are always competitive! The young gentleman that runs the store always greets me with a smile & really makes my day with his friendliness. Love this store since they overhauled it, thank you!”
8916 Hwy 6, Hitchcock TX 77563
“Very big convenience store with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very wide variety of cold drinks including fountain drinks plus hot, ready-to-eat food. Wheelchair accessible and has scratch-off tickets and Texas lottery games. And don't forget a huge walk-in alcohol cooler.”
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