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Bar A BBQ

4.7 (217 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Bryan C.

Outstanding brisket. The pork ribs (and beef ribs) are top notch too. I haven't had any sides I didn't like, but to me they're just there to look good while I eat more brisket. Both the regular and jalapeno sausage have good flavor. Grabbing a beer from the cooler while waiting in line sets the tone nicely. Tables outside where the kids can run around. Of the great bbq places around Houston, it's tough to find better than this.

Jalapeno cheese sausage, barbacoa, brisket, chicken and burnt ends.

It's does take awhile to get through the line but we'll worth it. I noticed that part of the length of time is people alot like myself adding things after I ordered . I wanted everything on the menu. The barbacoa was surprisingly awsome and made from cheek meat. The burnt ends are a must have and don't pass on the chicken. All in all I would definitely say one of the better bbq places in texas. Texas monthly definitely got this one right.

Honey cornbread, Mac and cheese, brisket sandwich, ribs, fatty brisket, jalapeño sausage, cowboy cookie.
Abby M.

Brisket was my favorite! Also loved the cowboy cookie, cornbread and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious.

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Joseph M.

Destination BBQ in the heart of Montgomery. Every aspect of the BBQ and sides are carefully crafted to perfection. Fast and friendly service once you make it through the line, but don't be surprised to get a complimentary beer and maybe even a sample while waiting to make it go a little faster. Go, go again, and then again. It's Top 50 for good reason!

Texas Trinity: Pork rib, sausage, brisket, dirty rice, cucumber salad, pickled cucumber, pickled onions, jalapeno peppers and bread.
Forest B.

We'd just finished a great brunch at First Watch in Willis (thank you Yelp) and my wife asked if there was a BBQ restaurant nearby that serves smoked sausage. This was code for "you did not buy sausage for me the last time you visited SouthernQ". I was quick on my feet, remembering that Bar-A BBQ was rated a Top 50 Texas BBQ Restaurant in Texas Monthly Magazine's latest issue. I whole heartedly agree with TM's assessment. This restaurant delivers on quality and flavor, not the salt and pepper seasonings, but big, bad East Texas flavors. I feasted on the Texas Trinity. Sausage: Flavorful, moist, nice grind Brisket: Moist, well-seasoned, tender Ribs: Smokey, firm, moist, and well-seasoned Dirty Rice: Meaty goodness BBQ Sauce: Acidic, Sweet and Citrusy Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Pickles & Pickled Onions: Homemade Goodness Everyone was friendly and the entire venue, from the free beer to the specialty soft drink dispenser, spewed small-town charm and hospitality.

Rebecca T.

Make the drive! Staff were so friendly! We enjoyed everything! The chicken, pork, jap sausage and tri-tip were our favorites, all the sides were delicious as well. Great customer service! Definitely will return!!! Thank you!

Chimi Caesar, Mac & Cheese, Pickles, Dinner Roll, Honey Corn Bread, Spare Rib, Pork Loin, Brisket, and OG Sausage
Aimee C.

The customer service and food were absolutely amazing. Everyone was so friendly and made fantastic recommendations. Everything we tried was delicious but definitely give the Honey Cornbread a try!

Free beer.  2 Meat and a Trinity
Donna A.

All I can say it is all great. Every single thing I tasted was masterful. The turkey is the best smoked turkey I have ever tried..., and I've tried a lot. The ribs were perfect. We had sausage and chicken too. All were so well smoked. The sides were great. The pickles and onions were fabulous. We had the dirty rice, potatoes, cucumber salad.... All fabulous. The banana picking and tallow cookie were both so so so good. I'm going to need a thesaurus if they keep knocking it out do the park.

2 Brisket smash burgers combos, which also includes a drink.
Ronda R.

We came at lunchtime for their Thursday special, a brisket smash burger. The service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. We ordered the combo which includes a brisket smash burger, a side, and a drink. The brisket smash burger is 2 smashed patties with a slice of American cheese on each patty served on a fresh bun. The pickles and pickled onions are on the side and thinly sliced. I enjoyed the pickles and onions with my burger. One of our sides was the dirty rice dressing and the other side was a tallow cookie, both options were delicious. The soft drink options are made with cane sugar and have a diet selection available. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. The weather was perfect for being outdoors and most people were enjoying the outdoor seating. This wasn't our first time and it won't be our last. We look forward to trying other menu items on future visits!

Jeremy T.

Another Montgomery restaurant my friend told me about that I must visit. This one was listed as one of the top new BBQ restaurants in Texas by Texas Monthly, quite a feat of its own. They are located in a converted house about 2 blocks west of downtown and offer free beer in a cooler. There was no wait surprisingly when I arrived just as they opened. I tried their 2 meat plate which comes with 2 sides and a drink for $24. I chose mac n cheese and cheesy tater casserole. Mac n cheese - a little on the peppery side but good. When you bite into this, you taste the real cheese instead of processed like many Mac n cheeses. Cheesy potato casserole - like a cross between Mac n cheese and a loaded baked potato. It's good but I should have tried the beans to compliment the mac n cheese instead. Too many cheesy starchy items. Beef and garlic sausage - homemade, beefy, garlicky and peppery. This is a thick diameter sausage and I liked it. Brisket - I chose fatty and they ask every customer so you get exactly what you want evey time. It's smoky, tender and peppery. This is obviously prime brisket. Another very good example of prime brisket. Pickles, Onions, jalapeños and bread - they seem to pickle their own onions and pickles. They serve fresh sliced jalapeños and use Martin's potato bread for their complimentarybread slices. Each plate comes with 2 slices. Banana pudding- this one is not your traditional pudding, but in a good way. It comes with a unique topping that seems like pecan meal with mini chocolate chips...the pudding itself is silky smooth and tastes homemade.

1 meat combo with cheesy tater casserole and chips
Yvonne V.

This joint definitely rates as one of the best BBQ in Texas. Stopped by for lunch on a Thursday around noon and there was a decent size crowd. Parking is tight with overflow across the street. It's located in a blue house near the brick buildings. There's plenty of outside seating although we chose to eat inside. You walk up to the counter and place your order. There's merch and even free beer! We got the 1 plate combo, Trinity plate and side of honey butter cornbread, cheesy tater casserole, brisket dirty rice, cowboy pinto beans and chips. Staff were super friendly and the food was phenomenal! The brisket melted in my mouth and the ribs were flavorful and moist. My favorite sides were the rice and cornbread. Highly recommend and plan to take my friends and family here when they visit to introduce them to try Texas bbq.

Smoked turkey, cheesy tater casserole and sausage
Vonya W.

Ordered take out from here and the bbq was amazing. The sides were well seasoned. Bbq was tender and flavorful. I look forward to dining in one day. Service was great even though we ordered to go. Great Texas bbq.

Ray C.

Food and service is above 5 stars. This was my first time there, it won't be the last Some of the best barbque if not the best....it worth the wait,

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Great bbq and the folks that run it are very nice/friendly. Expect to spend some $$$

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Food was good. Very friendly staff. Fast service. I had stuffed baked potato. Plenty of meat.

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Very pricey but great barb ba que high recommend this place but hardly open they sell out

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Amazing food and service. Brisket was juicy and tender as well as the beef rib. Side were delicious.

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