12/01/2025
To Our Valued 1930 Texas Smokehouse Family,
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Over the last year, the love, support, and encouragement so many of you have shown us has meant more than words can express. You welcomed us, believed in us, and stood by us through every high and low. For that, we will always be grateful.
When we began this journey, we hoped for the best—like anyone would—but we also prepared for the worst. Unfortunately, the worst found its way to our door. We faced an overwhelming wave of negative reviews from people who never once stepped foot inside our restaurant, as well as criticism from others in the area who simply didn’t want us here. It’s heartbreaking to witness how jealousy, disrespect, and hatred can not only tear down a business but deeply affect the hardworking people within it.
Before I even opened the doors, people told me that because I wasn’t from Perryville, because I “didn’t have a name here,” this place would never last. And to be honest, that’s incredibly sad. I have always served this community—first as a police officer, and later as a business owner who gave back every chance I could. Yet in return, from certain individuals within this very community, I received hatred, disrespect, and at times, blatant attempts to shut us down. That part has been painful, not just for me but for the employees and families who were affected by those actions.
To those who didn’t want us here, know this: you didn’t break me. But you did impact my employees and their families—people who showed up every day with pride, dedication, and heart. Their well-being and livelihood remain at the center of every decision I’ve made.
Despite it all, I have no regrets about starting this journey. Not one. My only regret is that the journey must be put on pause for now. But please be reassured—this journey is not over. We are simply taking time to regroup, refocus, and prepare for what comes next.
To every person who supported us, defended us, dined with us, prayed for us, or simply wished us well—you’ll never know how much your kindness carried us. You are the reason we made it as far as we did, and you are the reason we will rise again.
We will be remaining open until December 31
We will be doing holiday meal through December 31, 2025 please contact us with any questions or to order call 573-513-2992
With love, respect, and endless gratitude,
1930 Texas Smokehouse
