How Smith Spot BBQ Began
I started my cooking journey in the courtyard of Hubble Hall at Texas A&M Commerce University. As a hungry college student, I traded plates of BBQ for toiletries and other necessities. What started as a way to get by soon became a real passion. I realized that feeding people brought me joy, and nothing made me happier than seeing friends come back for more.
The Moment That Changed Everything
In the summer of 2007, I was at a family BBQ when my mom’s best friend took a bite of my food and said, “Terrance, you should sell this—it's the best BBQ I've ever had!” I laughed it off at first, thinking I only had a small smoker. But then, my nine-year-old nephew, Garfield, spoke up and said, “That’s easy! Call it Smith Spot.” And just like that, the idea was born.
Our Mission and Passion
We’re here to serve great BBQ and bring people together. Whether you’re a longtime BBQ lover or new to smoked meats, we welcome you like family. Every plate we serve is made with love, just like those first meals I traded in college.