Best BBQ Joints in TX

[gregthehand]

Midway BBQ in Katy is good.

Agreed. Me and the wife eat there about ounce a week.

We also like J Cody's in College Station but haven't been there in a while.

[fickman]

For Houston, Luling City Market near the Galleria (just inside the loop) was great.

For Fort Worth, it's sad how few options there are. DFW doesn't have many places where you order out of the pit by weight / links. North Main has good sausage but their ribs and brisket seem to have declined in recent years. We like the all-you-can-eat beef ribs option at Riskey's for $9.99, but it's not otherwise legendary.

Until further notice, the best place for brisket in Fort Worth (especially in the Alliance area) is probably my house.

[puma guy]

I already mentioned this place in a previous post. Since some are posting pictures I thought I would, too. Other than the sauce being a little sweet (really doesn't need sauce) they serve really good, consistent BBQ. They have nothing but 5 star reviews. They actually have a website which surprised me (it's very, very basic and no frills). This picture was the 'main' page. The building is basic also, made from old cargo containers. I also should have mentioned they serve the best sausage in town (V&V Cistern, texas) smoked turkey on Thursdays. If you're ever in Pasadena ( Hwy 225 @ Pasadena Blvd) see what you think.

[puma guy]

I would swear someone said they missed Otto's. I thought they closed down but, I remembered I saw that name when I was looking up a business in Stafford. FYI - I found it and they are still in business in Stafford and it's the same family that was on Memorial Drive. I always got the hamburgers at the Houston location , but always heard the BBQ was good.

[chrisc]

Mustang Creek BarB Que (Hillje/Louise) - Buffet.
Guys Meat Market (Tx Med Center) -
Gatlins (Heights Area - Houston) Get there early or take it to go (make sure you order in advance) . Place is extremely small to eat during normal lunch hours.

[Dad24GreatKids]

I would swear someone said they missed Otto's. I thought they closed down but, I remembered I saw that name when I was looking up a business in Stafford. FYI - I found it and they are still in business in Stafford and it's the same family that was on Memorial Drive. I always got the hamburgers at the Houston location , but always heard the BBQ was good.

Otto's also has a couple of locations in downtown Houston. One in the Chase tower (tunnel level) and one in Park Shops at Houston Center (food court). They've got a decent breakfast. BBQ brisket is a bit dry for my personal taste.

[Munk]

Not sure if Big Daddy's has been mentioned but worth mentioning again If so.

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[Keith B]

Not sure if Big Daddy's has been mentioned but worth mentioning again If so.

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I've been to Big Daddy's and didn't care for it. Wasn't bad BBQ, but maybe just not what I like.

[Munk]

Keith, I wasn't impressed the first time we went, either. I was "roped" into going there again a 2nd time by some riding buddies and enjoyed it much more then. I've been back 2 or 3 times since then and it's been pretty consistent. I will say, I haven't been back in a year or so but do remember it being good BBQ the last time.

You have to really want to eat there in order to get the from Allen. Ha! Or just be piddling around on the bike on a Saturday afternoon.

[Dad24GreatKids]

All this talk about BBQ made me think of Tom's in College Station. It's long sinced closed, but I thought it was the best BBQ ever. The Aggie Special, served on butcher paper with a big hunk of cheese and white bread. Any old Ags out there that remember this place?

[Dan20703]

Some of the very best BBQ I've ever eaten was at the Houston Rodeo BBQ Championship. I get to attend a few different booths and have had some outstanding food. It is on the horizon and all this talk about BBQ is getting me anxious for it this annual feast!

[Dan20703]

All this talk about BBQ made me think of Tom's in College Station. It's long sinced closed, but I thought it was the best BBQ ever. The Aggie Special, served on butcher paper with a big hunk of cheese and white bread. Any old Ags out there that remember this place?

I'm not an Aggie but went to that place several times a few years back with a die hard Aggie. He wouldn't let me order anything but that special. I never complained.

[puma guy]

Drove up to Fischer to see our middle daughter's new house and stopped by City market in Luling. Got sausage, ribs, brisket. The brisket was a little dry, but the taste was good, not the best I've ever had. I'd rate City Market offerings as follows: #1 sausage #2 Ribs #3 brisket. I going to go back to Houston via Bastrop to see if I can locate a little joint I used to stop at on hwy 71 back in the 60's and 70's. Keep in mind I ain't no food critic and taste preference is very subjective. I say if it tastes good to you then it's the best!

[brewdawg]

All this talk about BBQ made me think of Tom's in College Station. It's long sinced closed, but I thought it was the best BBQ ever. The Aggie Special, served on butcher paper with a big hunk of cheese and white bread. Any old Ags out there that remember this place?

I have many fond memories of Tom's. Ate there at least 3 or 4 times a month when I was in College Station. Supposedly The Brisket House (http://www.thebriskethouse.com/ in Houston is being run by an Aggie and has "The Brisket House Special".

----Snip from their site---

THE BRISKET HOUSE opened May 7th, 2010. We are already being recognized as some of the best BBQ in the city of Houston. “Brisket Done Right” according to The Houston Press. We smoke our meats with a combination of Oak and Pecan to give it a unique flavor unlike anything you ever had. We have a signature special "The Brisket House Special"...pick your meats served on butcher paper along with a chunk of cheddar cheese, a whole pickle, half an onion and bread. If you went to Texas A&M you might recognize this as THE AGGIE SPECIAL! We also do BBQ Plates, Sandwiches, Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Salads with BBQ on top and Meat by the pound. We have great flat screen TV's to catch the game and BYOB so bring your friends and have a party! Dine in, Carry out or let us Cater your special event.

We are located at the corner of Woodway and Augusta just a few blocks from the Galleria in the beautiful Tanglewood/Memorial area of Houston.
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I guess I will have to try it sometime when I am in Houston. Anyone here tried it yet?

[puma guy]

All this talk about BBQ made me think of Tom's in College Station. It's long sinced closed, but I thought it was the best BBQ ever. The Aggie Special, served on butcher paper with a big hunk of cheese and white bread. Any old Ags out there that remember this place?

I have many fond memories of Tom's. Ate there at least 3 or 4 times a month when I was in College Station. Supposedly The Brisket House (http://www.thebriskethouse.com/ in Houston is being run by an Aggie and has "The Brisket House Special".

----Snip from their site---

THE BRISKET HOUSE opened May 7th, 2010. We are already being recognized as some of the best BBQ in the city of Houston. “Brisket Done Right” according to The Houston Press. We smoke our meats with a combination of Oak and Pecan to give it a unique flavor unlike anything you ever had. We have a signature special "The Brisket House Special"...pick your meats served on butcher paper along with a chunk of cheddar cheese, a whole pickle, half an onion and bread. If you went to Texas A&M you might recognize this as THE AGGIE SPECIAL! We also do BBQ Plates, Sandwiches, Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Salads with BBQ on top and Meat by the pound. We have great flat screen TV's to catch the game and BYOB so bring your friends and have a party! Dine in, Carry out or let us Cater your special event.

We are located at the corner of Woodway and Augusta just a few blocks from the Galleria in the beautiful Tanglewood/Memorial area of Houston.
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I guess I will have to try it sometime when I am in Houston. Anyone here tried it yet?

There was a Brisket House at Gulfgate that was taken over by Pappa's BBQ. Not impressed at all. I had to use them to cater some meetings when I worked due to them being on the approved list. I assume the Brisket House you refer to is different. I will give them a try when I'm out that way. Gotta give an Aggie the benefit of the doubt, I was in Grand Prairie this weekend for our twin grandaughter's birthday and a skeet shoot Andy C arranged. My wife and I went with our daughter and son-in-law and his famiy to Spring Creek BBQ in GP after church Sunday. Luke warm veggies, tough chewy brisket and so so ribs. I won't critique the sauce since taste is so subjective, but I didn't like it so I ate sans sauce and the brisket didn't have that much flavor. They are popular and are spreading like wild fire in Texas so they must be doing something right, I just haven't found what it is, at least for me. I did enjoy the free ice cream and they have very good bread.