Julie McCombs
Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican presidential candidate, chats with diners at Mutt's BBQ in Greer.
Julie McCombs
The buffet appealed to Sen. Cruz.
Julie McCombs
Diane Hardy from Anderson gets Cruz to pose for a photo.
Cruz was in town for a 6:30 p.m. appearance that is open to the public.
Diners greeted the junior Texas senator and he made the rounds at tables chatting with customers. Some supporters, wearing red T-shirts, showed up from greater Greer, Anderson, Saluda and Hendersonville and Charlotte, N.C.