Netas Drive In - Minden

Overall, the food was quite good. The chipped beef sandwich was a bit like a sloppy joe, but it had great flavor. The beans and potato salad were excellent. I'll definitely return, but I think I'll skip the chipped beef sandwich next time.

Both the beef and pork sandwiches are quite impressive. I ordered three sandwiches: carved beef, carved pork, and a rib sandwich. I found it interesting that they also offer a chipped beef sandwich with "pimple relish" for those who prefer something other than regular relish. I really enjoyed it. The carved pork was my favorite; even though it was a bit dry, it still packed a lot of flavor. The rib sandwich had two ribs, but both were somewhat dry and served in a hot dog bun smothered in barbecue sauce. It was my least favorite, but honestly, it was still decent. Overall, I genuinely liked the place. Neta has been around since 1955. I arrived at 1:00 PM on a very hot day, and there were about 15 people ahead of me in line. Despite not having indoor seating, Neta seems to be incredibly popular with the locals. Most people enjoy their meals in their cars in the parking lot. Next time, I'll make sure to leave room for a Coke float, a classic treat that still brings a smile on road trips.

Hang on to the sandwiches! While the sandwiches are indeed good, the ribs were truly impressive. I commend them for actually smoking the meat, but like many Louisiana BBQ spots, they seem to struggle with what a proper dry rub should be. The sides were subpar—canned beans and a potato salad that was drowning in mayonnaise. The sauce was decent, and the prices were reasonable for the portion sizes and quality.

Perhaps the best down-to-ear burgers in the universe. Simple, but sooo delicious.

I'm a big fan of Neta's Chipped Beef Sandwiches. I like adding pickles and onions to them. They remind me of Bill Miller's chopped sandwiches in San Antonio. I've ordered them close to a dozen times. You walk up and order at the window. Service is always fast and friendly. I've ordered a few sides from time to time but haven't found anything that I thought was exceptional. I love the fact they have stacks of wood for smoking outside. That's always a good sign!