This has been the second time I've been here and have to say, this is the better BBQ places around. Food: I had there pork ribs, sausage, street corn, and Mac n cheese. Their pork ribs were tender and the meat was soft enough to eat off the bone! It was good with their BBQ sauce and their honey mustard sauce was a tad sweet, but was still tasty. The sausage wasn't bad either. The street corn was pretty good, but the kernels were a little over done, but I still ate it all. The Mac n cheese had a really nice sauce to it and the shells captured a lot of the gooey goodness of the sauce! It was not Velveeta, that's for sure. Overall, very nice hidden gem for BBQ! It has a rustic, mom and pop feel to it. Way better than Rudy's and Lucille's from the Westside! The service was excellent as well! 10 out of 10 for sure! read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - 2 meat Pork Ribs and Sausage plate with Mac and cheese and street corn - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Everyone that works here is so nice and seems like one big family! We met the woman who owns it and she went over the whole menu with us. She told us about the history of the restaurant when we asked etc. We got two of the two meat plates which each come with two sides. The presentation was beautiful! All of the meats were very juicy. I was only disappointed with the sides other than the beans honestly. Macaroni, green beans & cabbage were cooked to perfect textures/consistencies however lacked flavor and seasonings. I'm always careful when I critique these things as everyone seasons differently than maybe we do at home making bbq or southern food but these sides were just plain. Other than that the experience was great!!!! Perfect amount of food for two of us to share and try everything! Oh and the two in house bbq sauce options were really good! My boyfriend commented on the funny signs in the men's restroom too lol read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Two separate two meat plates, each comes with two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Took my parents here so they could try Texas BBQ and it was just okay. The restaurant has plenty of space to park as well as seating so there were no issues in regards to that. We ordered two 2 meat plates that consisted of brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. For the sides we got coleslaw, street corn, smoked mac/cheese, and baked beans. The brisket had a nice smokey flavor but was definitely on the dry side. As for the pork ribs, the seasoning was good but the meat was quite tough/dry. The best one was probably the sausage with a nice snappy casing. The sides were also just okay- the beans were my favorite out of the four. Service here is good though! The person who took our order was friendly and I believe the owner came by our table to check in on us and he was very welcoming. Overall, I can't say that this is the place I'd recommend for good Texas BBQ but the ambiance and staff were great! read more

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Looks as if it would be your average barbecue place, however that was not the case! This place quite literally stole my heart. The brisket melt got better with every bite and I still cannot stop thinking about it. When it comes to my sides it is usually hard to please me especially with okra, but truly a 10 out of 10 for everything on my tray. The lady helping at the register and the guy bussing our table were the sweetest and definitely made me want to come back even more!! read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Fried Okra Brisket Melt On Texas Toast Smoke Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is AMAZING. Right off 529 (Spencer rd) !!! Authentic FOOD. I smelled the meant in my mouth before I took a bite. U can smell the smoke and hours that went in to the Brisket. Can't forget the in-house made bbq sauce and bbq mustard! The mustard, surprisingly, is my favorite. The service was great! Everyone was very welcoming and ready to have me eating goood. read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Texas Brisket Melt (MOIST option brisket) - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered a chopped beef sandwich, which is what I tend to judge most Texas barbecue restaurants by. My food was served quickly. The chopped beef was perfect - no chunks of fat, and both of their barbecue sauces were great. The peach cobbler is exceptionally good - definitely worth a try! read more

We had a great experience here. We are traveling from New York and wanted to get some good BBQ while we are in Texas. Big Bertha's delivered! I would recommend getting the Mac and cheese and baked beans as sides, the brisket was really nicely done. If you get dessert, make sure you get the banana cream cake! read more

Customer service 5/5 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Finally! After years of working around the corner I finally got to try Big Berthas! They close at 2 PM or would always be sold out. I was the first customer for the day @10:45 AM. I was greeted was a warm welcome from Abel and his wife. His wife broke down the menu for me with the new items they just added, the brisket sandwich in Texas toast and the tacos. I wanted to try multiple things so I got the 3 meat plate $17.95 of brisket, ribs, and homemade sausage. I chose a seat near the beverage station and within 5 minutes the food came out! Presentation was on point! Everything looked wonderful. The ribs were cooked just right! It was tender and still had some chew to it. It takes a keen eye to pull the ribs out at the right time! Most places will just cook the ribs low and slow for a long time where they fall off the bone and have no texture and just disintegrate in your mouth like baby food. Big Bertha, you've nailed the ribs! The brisket was seasoned well. I was given more lean cut than fatty, which to my pleasant surprise it was moist! I never ask for lean cuts because 9/10 times it's too dry, however this was perfect! The homemade sausage did not WOW me. However, it was lean which I appreciated since most sausage are extremely fatty. There were two types of BBQ sauce. I preferred the mustard based one. Abel and his wife has been living out Abel's dream of having a restaurant! I love it! Abel has been cooking in the Houston rodeo cook off for the last 27 years! They are extremely welcoming and down to earth. Come support them! read more

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First time here after passing by so many times. We ordered brisket plate, baked potato, chopped beef sandwich and fried okra. I had the brisket plate. I ordered moist but some pieces were dry and a bit hard. Flavor was good though. Mac and cheese and beans were ok. Fried okra is my absolute fav so I was happy to see they had it. They offer a variety of bbq sauces. I really like the honey mustard flavored one. Will return! read more

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Oh my goodness the ribs were so sweet and dry you could not hardly taste the smoke in it the brisket no seasoning at all, potato salad very grainy something was wrong with the texture more like smashed potatoes salad. this was a to go order no savory taste and not real Texas barbecue Slow service and the ambiance could use some updating never heard of and tasted sweet bbq in Texas .Their reviews have to be fake so please don't waste your time and money horrible bbq for the price. read more

Food was great and the staff were very welcoming! Would highly recommend for some great BBQ! Our favorites were the street corn, the brisket, & homemade BBQ sauces! read more

I came in from California (LA area) for a visit. LA is not known for bbq, but since I was in Texas I thought I'd try some bbq. I gotta say, this place is delicious! I don't have much experience to compare to... but I absolutely loved this place. Service was great, employees were nice, food was better. I ordered the brisket melt. I would recommend! read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

My colleagues were in town wanting "real Texas bbq". I found this place listed in Yelp so we descended. The brisket was juicy s d flavorful. I had potato salad and baked beans that were great! The sauces were good. The red sauce tasted a little smoky like a touch of chipotle. The other sauce was like a honey mustard. I enjoyed it and will gladly return. read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Dining area - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Big Bertha's is clearly one of the better barbecue joints in northwest Harris County. They offer some good barbecue at a fairly reasonable price. Every day around noon the place is crowded with working folks having their lunch to the strains of '80s country music tunes. I recently had the brisket sandwich, and there were some good things about it and some things that could have been a bit better. I think the best thing about the sandwich is the bun. It is a toasted brioche bun that is so soft and moist that it can only make a sandwich better. I got my sandwich with moist brisket, and I kind of regret that. They offer it with a combination of moist and lean meat, and I think the lean meat would have given more of that smoky flavor. I also thought that the bark on the brisket (at least the portion that I got) was a little lacking. I like that they offer both a sweet and a tangy barbecue. I had the tangy, and it was pretty good. I think they are giving a quarter pound of brisket on the sandwich, which is okay. But I think other places are giving a bit more meat than that, from what I have seen. The potato salad was okay. It was the smoother type of mustard potato salad, and I prefer the chunkier kind. But still, good flavor. The price for sandwich, potato salad and tea was $20, which is pretty standard at most bbq places. read more

Moist brisket was great Ribs were delicious Pulled pork is good (yummy mustard bbq sauce is perfect for pulled pork) Sides are excellent; baked beans and street corn read more

I was craving a brisket sandwich so bad a couple of days ago. I found this place on the map and after seeing the reviews I decided that I had to try it! If you were to drive past it you probably wouldn't think much of the place but trust me, you need to stop and try it!!! I ordered the chopped brisket sandwich, the beans and Mac and cheese. I couldn't decide on one side so I had to get 2 lol which came out quite pricey. Nonetheless, the food was just as I expected... delicious. I usually don't like beans at all, but these were probably the best beans I've ever had. That says a lot. My craving for brisket was definitely satisfied!!! I will definitely be back. read more

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Awesome service and food! The brisket is yummy! I will be back. I meet the owners; they are really down to earth. It is difficult finding good food and this area. Today i found good food as well as service ! I am impressed! read more

This restaurant opened about a month or so ago on Hwy. 529. Yelp location is accurate. It has outdoor patio seating along with indoor seating too. You order at the counter from the large menu board showing all of the meats and sides they have to offer. Their serving times are listed from 10:30 a.m. M-F until they sell out. There is plenty of parking space next to the restaurant. I have driven by several times in the late afternoon and they appeared closed so lunchtime is your best chance to dine here. On my first visit, I ordered a sliced brisket sandwich (moist) ($8.95) with a side order of baked beans ($2.75) and a soft drink ($2.50). With tax it was about $15. The food came out in about 5 minutes. The meat was fatty and very good in taste as it was tender with a slight smoke flavor. The dark colored baked beans were also very good with a rich bbq taste. My only complaint about the beans is that I would have liked a larger serving. 4 ounces of those beans just wasn't enough! About a week later, I came back to try their turkey meat plate that comes with two sides for $12.90. This time I chose the smoked mac n cheese and potato salad. The turkey was juicy with a nice smoky flavor. I think I would also like it on a sandwich. The mac n cheese had plenty of smoke in it and was delish. The potato salad was also very good. A common theme here is that their sides are very good in my opinion. My faves are the beans and mac n cheese. I believe my experiences warrant a 4 score. This a good choice for Q if you are in the area and they are open. read more

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It's good, but portions are way too small for the price! It's ridiculous actually. They are really Stingley with the meat and sides smh!!

Great bbq and great service! We enjoyed everything. I recommend the brisket melt and the smoked cabbage is outstanding!

I would put this place up with all the best bbq places. I tried almost everything and it was awesome.

When I tell y'all this is Texas authentic food, I AM NOT LYING! The taste of the green beans, Jesus, so fresh and good. The meat will knock your taste buds away, so rich and juicy! Service is amazing , the owner is always greeting you and he even serves at times. The place is spot clean! You have to visit and eat. read more

Great BBQ. Enjoyed the conversation with Adriana and Able. The sauces are homemade and amazing. The brisket was beautiful and full of flavor. Thanks for the bbq. I'll be back! read more

The bbq was delicious. I tried the brisket and sausage, Mac and cheese and their beans. The beans were packed with meat as well. The only downside was I didn't think the peach cobbler was all that great. The service was great and the counter lady was very kind. read more

MAY GOD BLESSS EM!!! it's 2020 the BBQ IS HERE!!! the wait was 5 minutes in and out I pulled up on the motorcycle for my lunch break to the smell of sweet American BBQ " SMELL FROM MILE AWAY" where I work. The place looks well up to date on the inside and the food is out of this world. I love me some good BBQ sauce and y'all's really hits out the park. Great taste and Damnn good brisket. So damn good I didint even get to take a picture because my fork was making sparks on my plate. Can't wait come back for some ribs and bring my kids. read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Smoked Mac!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Picked up to go and EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS!! 10/10 would eat here again and again. The new cream corn that the woman at the counter suggested was so yum! read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - KILLER bbq, picked it up to go and everything was delicious! 10/10 would eat again - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Solid solid BBQ. I got the 3 meat plate with 2 sides. Brisket, pulled pork, and a pork rib with potatoe salad and smokey mac and cheese $15. The pulled pork was really good and full of flavor. The pork rib had a lot of flavor as well. The brisket was a little dry but it did travel 15min but I ate it, but the flavor was great. My second favorite potatoe salad so far and great mac and cheese. A good amount of food for a good price. I was very happy with it, and the staff was super friendly. Two kinds of BBQ sauce on the side. Both were delicious. read more

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Excellent food and the prices are fantastic. You will love the owner and the service she provides. So happy that we were told by an employee of Margueritaville, Tim McGee, to come check it out. read more

I thought the service was great, they were patient and kind and quick. The food was delicious, I got a mixture of meats and side of Mac. The Mac was good but not the best I've ever had. My favorite were the ribs and brisket, tender and flavorful. BBQ sauce was good but not incredible. read more

Great food and great music. We got a little bit of everything, the big bertha potato fully loaded a 3 meat plate with the smoked cabbage and baked beans as well as the pulled pork tacos. All of it was amazing will be telling all the family and friends. read more

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Amazing food. Family business selling BBQ that's been winning awards at the Rodeo for years before they opened the restaurant. I got the pork and Brisket combo plate. Next time I'll get the 3 meat plate. Nice and friendly owners to ensure you're happy. Thx to the yelpers who's reviews led me here. I'll be back whenever I'm in Houston! read more

It's a bbq place for workers around there have lunch. Good service, cheap but It's not like Killeen's orBrisket House.

This is such a cute place! The owner was super friendly and checked on us a couple of times to ask us if everything is good and if we needed anything . Let's talk about the food . I ordered big bertha's baked potato and it was super delicious and a decent size . The protein I added onto my baked potato was brisket , and let me tell you it was bursting with flavor . What I also liked about it that the spices were NOT overpowering. You can taste the spices but it doesn't kill away your tastebuds that you don't feel the taste of the meat. My husband ordered half a pound of brisket , quarter of a pound of Turkey , and some Mac and cheese . He said the brisket was perfection , juicy , flavorful and just perfect . He just wished that the smoked flavor was just a tad stronger . The turkey was SUUPERR Juicy not dry at all . Best turkey he has ever had . The mac and cheese was not bad . Love this place , good vibes , good food , and great customer service ! read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Big Bertha - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great BBQ! In town for work and made a stop here for lunch. Well worth the stop. Abel the owner is awesome, he even checked on me and my boss while having lunch. Will be back soon. read more

We ordered their two meat 10 servings option. Everything tasted great and their fixings and sauce options were plentiful. The brisket was quality itself and the sausage was real good too. Plenty of potato salad and coleslaw. in fact, we fed our 10 guests and had plenty left over to cover our meals for 2 for a further 2 days. One of the very best, if not the best, BBQ I have had in Houston. read more

Very delicious BBQ. I had the ribs which were perfectly smoked and made for perfection.The meat came out of the bone like it should be! read more

Big Bertha's Barbeque And Catering - Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hospitality is amazing and you feel like family walking in. The price can't be beat! Definitely coming back. Super clean. Food was amazing too! read more

Picked up a pound of moist brisket for the first time today. Saw the nice ratings and figured this place must be good. First taste w/o sauce. Really good. W/bbq sauce. Very good. W/ mustard sauce? Surprisingly good. 1st Saturday of July my wife have a date to eat in. Mouth watering already. read more

Not much to look at from the outside, but solid BBQ inside. Layout is modest, nothing too fancy. Order at the counter and then find a seat. Staff bring your meal out once everything is ready. Pickles, peppers and onions conveniently next to drinnk station. Tables have 2 different bbq sauces on them to go with a drippings style sauce that came with the meal. Had the 3 meat plate consisting of lean brisket, sausage and turkey with baked beans and smoked mac-n-cheese. Total with a drink was $20 which is reasonable given the amount of food that comes out. Brisket was tender and moist, not too dry with a nice flavor from the rub. The sausage was solid, a little under seasoned for my personal taste but paired well with the sauces. Turkey was fall apart tender, again a little under seasoned for my personal taste but very good alone or with the sauces. Sides were very good, subtle hint of smoke in the Mac with good texture and flavor. Bean had a good bbq flavor and sweetness to them. All in all good bbq and value for what you got. Definitely will be back! read more

Food was good. Had smoke that I could taste. Had the brisket sandwich and potato salad. Enjoyed it. Service was good. Will be back soon.