After a long day of walking around downtown Dallas in the spring heat, I was craving something protein-heavy for my late-afternoon lunch. Uncle Uber’s was already on my to-visit list when I had idly scrolled through the map to plan my trip weeks earlier, and my busy day had triggered that sandwich craving in full force. Luckily for me, Uncle Uber’s was almost perfectly on my way back to my temporary home in Deep Ellum, so I caught myself a speedy yellow bus and headed East. 

Walking down the North side of Commerce Street, I would have walked straight by the Sammich Shop if not for the custom neon sign directing me to “eat at Uber’s,” but that doesn’t mean that this location is discreet. The brick building features a large, colorful mural, and the garage door to the outdoor patio is painted with the Uncle Uber’s logo. 

When I entered the restaurant, I was surprised by how large it was. Despite its size, the place was empty except for two other girls at the bar. I didn’t look too long at the menu, already knowing what I wanted. The girl at the counter asked me if I wanted anything to drink, and I found myself bewildered at the apparent lack of any non-alcoholic beverage. The counter behind her was completely covered in bottles of spirits, and the menu posted on the wall showed only beers. A fridge toward the back had more beers and a handful of seltzers. I began to realize my only drink option would be a coke directly from the gun. Finally, I ordered water.

I was directed to sit anywhere, and chose a high two-top near the door to look out the window. Hardly any time later, she brought my order out to me, and it was time to eat! My slow-roasted pork sandwich arrived on a tasty, toasted bun with a helping of house-made slaw next to a comically large bed of crispy and sweet waffle-cut fries. Eating the sandwich was an ordeal of its own, as the soft meat and slippery cabbage were falling out of my bun at every movement. The slow-roasted pork was lightly seasoned and juicy beyond belief. Combined with the delicate, yet crisp flavor of the slaw, the sweetness of the bun, and the salt of the waffle fries, my meal was everything I needed at that moment. It cannot go unmentioned, however, that between the juicy meat and the slaw dressing, this sandwich is quite literally the wettest sandwich I have ever eaten. A French Dip would feel like the Nevada desert compared to this bad boy.

I was hesitant about the price of my meal, but once it came out, the sheer amount of food I received made it worthwhile, and the taste was decent, too. I think that the meat could have used quite a bit more flavor, but it was perfectly soft and juicy (read: WET). Honestly, the slaw was the highlight of the sandwich, having a variety of cabbage flavors and textures and a sweet, well-balanced dressing. I also found myself pleasantly surprised by how tasty the fries were. 

I left the shop, to-go box in hand, wishing I could come back and explore the menu some more, preferably with a few buddies. While the pork was underwhelming, I couldn’t help but think the ribeye or blackened fish sammiches might have been a better choice. My experience at Uncle Uber’s Sammich Shop had me wanting for a towel–rather than a napkin–and idly thinking that, “wow, they really weren’t kidding about the size of things in Texas.”

Conclusion: Vibes: 6/10. Service: 7/10. Product: 7/10.