When are they actually open? Google maps has 8 pm listed as the closing time. The digital sign says 9 pm. Doors were locked at 7:25 today. I keep hearing they have great food. I'd love to support them over a chain restaurant.

Read their own website. Everything is fresh so there are limited quantities. Call ahead and order early as they're done for the day when they run out. tiredtexanbbq dot com read the front page and the about section.

The restaurant had staff inside and a few people at the bar but the doors were locked.

Call them and check. Great food but weather may have effected smoker hours they could cook.