Such a great barbecue joint. Bruce is always so welcoming everyone with a smile. The food is so good. I got the mailman which is French fries loaded with chopped up sausage and chopped beef then shredded cheese and some kind of tomato sauce. It was so good. They have specials everyday as well!! This place has been around for years! Come check out an iconic Palestine BBQ joint when you are in the area.

The classic Texas BBQ stop. All best and then some. I'm not a BBQ connoisseur but I have had enough to know this is good well prepared BBQ. The baked potato was very big and perfect, the brisket was sliced and not dry. The dinning room was cute with its wooden chairs. Most everyone takes out and there is a line out the door at lunch. Have fun!

The service here is super friendly and small-town. Everyone has a smile and they know all the locals. The portions were VERY generous on the 2-meat plate. The ribs were cooked perfectly and tasted great. The brisket was a little dry and could stand some extra seasoning in the rub. The BBQ helped moisten it up. Fried okra was good, but the coleslaw was a little bland, lacking that “bite” you look for. Overall, a great place for lunch or dinner.

Family owned, friendly awesome folks. I've eaten BBQ all over the U.S. and Shep's has some of the best ribs I've ever had. Brisket and hotlinks were good also. As good or better than Arthur Bryant's in KC, The Pit Authentic Barbecue BBQ in Raleigh, NC or Blacks BBQ in Lockart, TX Awesome sides and great price. The best BBQ in Palestine. My photos don't do those ribs justice....3 meat ribs, hot links and brisket with perfectly cooked greens, corn bread, fried okra and sweet tater pie. I couldn't finish it all. They are across from the Holiday Inn Express, but their sign is faded out and hard see.

This place has the BEST BBQ I've ever had! The meat is so juicy and tender that I didn't even have to chew. The sauce was spot on with the flavor. The sides were BOMB, and the banana pudding was fantastic!

I swear to God this may have been the best BBQ I've ever eaten. the fried okra may was without a doubt the best. Absolute perfection!!!!!! 3hr drive from my house and for the okra alone it may be worth coming back

Love the atmosphere and vibe here. They welcome you right from the getgo and the portions are insane. Been here a couple of times already and always leave with a full stomach and a food coma. Good food and super friendly service!

Stopped in to Shep's. The food was great! We had chopped beef sandwiches and banana pudding, and everything tasted wonderful. We highly recommend Shep's and plan to be back soon.