*The food was decent, not great. The service was fast, but odd.  You know, it only takes a single exchange to get a bad taste in your mouth. Example, when inquiring about the side I had ordered (I thought I had ordered slaw) I was told that was not what I had ordered and if I wanted it, I should get back in line and order it.  I was shocked.  All I needed was for him to change my side (it was still on the counter).  Maybe... like the "home of throwed rolls",  this place is trying to become the home of "rude comebacks to simple requests".  I will not go back.

*The ribs and the beans were way above average and would be worth a visit just for those two items.  Slaw average at best and that could be said for the fries, pork and sausage.  Nothing else sets this apart from any other strip mall BBQ.  The portions were nothing to write home about. 

*Burnt end sandwich was terrific.  The meat was chopped, rather different, but very good and a generous size.  The beans were full of meat, more like chili than beans, but really good - they could be a meal by themselves.  French fries and cole slaw were exceedingly mediocre.  Service was minimal.

*Great beans with meat!  Fries good but nothing "special" with flavoring, burnt-ends great (had a little fat for flavor), ribs great, sauce sweet and not spicy.  Cold slaw - a bit plain.   Atmosphere pleasant, sports channel on TV (nice touch- for men), portions were great, great value - self service, except for food preparation - check-out person was friendly.  Good food, with no after-taste, I would go back.

*Nothing too spectacular here.  Decent food and portions but not outstanding.  I ordered a burnt end sandwich, but it turned out to be an assorted chopped meat sandwich.  Not bad but not what I expected.  The beans seemed to have the same chopped meat added and provided an ususual texture.  I had the mild sauce today and it was OK.  Counter service - the best way to run a BBQ operation IMO and friendly folks.  Easy to get too off of I-35 and Parvin Road.

*Mama Jo's was okay.  I had a pretty good sandwich, but the beans and fries are something I won't miss.  I felt like I had a bowl of chili while I was eating the beans.  If you are near Worlds of Fun, this would be  a good place for BBQ.  Otherwise, it was just mediocre and not one of my favorite places. 

*This place is very close to Worlds of Fun and might be an option for out of town folks.  I ordered a sliced meat and rib platter that came with one side item.  The sliced brisket was tough and it affected the flavor.  The ribs were better.  They were moist and tender with a spicy-peppery dry rub on them that had a kick to it.  I tasted Jeff's beans and thought they had a lot of flavor, but a smoother texture than most beans I've had, almost as if the beans were mashed a bit.  The sauce is not on the table and must be obtained by pumping some in a little paper container to take to the table.  I missed Ann on the trip.  It was neat to see Larry Mills. 

*Pepper rub on ribs was too hot for flavorful taste.