Maybe the other reviewers who raved about this place were friends and family of the owner. That's the only explanation that I've come up with. The place is small and run down but I wasn't too put off because the best food often comes from places like this. The air conditioner blew out hot air. Thank God it wasn't too hot out or this visit would've ended badly. When we entered we were told they had no chicken. Apparently they ran out on Sunday and as of Wednesday were still out of chicken. I had a Groupon that I'd bought 4 days ago and wanted to use it so I ordered the rib tips basket. The lady very politely said she didn't know if they were accepting groupons. I was very confused since it was still being advertised on Groupon and I'd just purchased mine a few days ago. She said ok that they would accept it and took our orders down. I asked what desserts they had and she told me none because they hadn't made any today. She asked if we wanted drinks then told us we could either have Kool-aid or she had 2 Dr. Peppers available. At this point I'm ready to walk out. Why are you even open when you don't have food or drinks like this?! The customers that came after us heard no chicken and left. They brought our food and it was ok. Just ok. The rib tips weren't dry or tough but they were lukewarm and I got the impression they weren't smoked. I'd give them the benefit of the doubt and say they were pre cooked and reheated. The catfish filets and pork chop my friends ordered were good they said. The portions were plentiful. I wouldn't return but I'll give them a star for plentiful portions and a star for friendliness.